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Special Olympic torch carried to Glens Falls

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Right around 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, a group of fourteen runners rounded the roundabout onto Ridge Street, flanked by an escort of police cars and motorcycles. The group finished a 15-mile run that had started in the early hours of the day, and they did it sweating and smiling - with one holding a torch aloft. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The runners departed at 7 a.m. Monday morning on the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a longtime tradition of Special Olympics New York, an event with close ties to the Glens Falls area. Every year, law enforcement groups around New York make the run to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics in New York. In this case, members of three law enforcement groups embarked on a run that took them through every town center in Warren County."I'm an old man, so it definitely catches up with me, but it was a wonderful day," said Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr, ...

Bethlehem student's Yankees wish granted by Bus Stop Club

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Bus Stop Club and Yankee Trails have partnered with the New York Yankees to make a Bethlehem student's dream come true. On June 6, as part of the Sibling Star initiative, 5th grader Dylan Field from Hamagrael Elementary will be presented with tickets to a Yankees game by the team's manager, Aaron Boone. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Bus Stop Club is a sibling support group that caters to the brothers and sisters of chronic & terminally ill children. The club's Sibling Star initiative celebrates a member that has demonstrated strength, support, and kindness to their family and community.Dylan Field has been a member of the Bus Stop Club since he was in kindergarten. His sister Addie was diagnosed with Dup15q and seizure disorder, and has been receiving therapies since she was 15 months old. Columbia County native to compete on ‘Jeopardy!’ Dylan has always been a supportive big br...

Columbia baseball outlasts J-D to earn spot in state semis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Columbia Blue Devils have punched their ticket to the final four of the Class A state baseball tournament. They defeated Section 3's Jamesville DeWitt 3-2 and used opportunistic base running to take the lead in extra innings. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jamesville DeWitt scored in the first inning off a base hit from Luke VanMarter, but the Blue Devils took the lead in the top of the third. Jacob Skarlis hit a triple to right field that plated runs from Steven Heller and Andrew Gabriel. The Red Ram's offense swung the momentum back in their favor in the bottom of the seventh, scoring off an error by Columbia that tied the game at two forcing extra-innings. In the top of the eighth Luke Mcquaid threw a wild pitch allowing the Blue Devils to score the game-winning run.

Shen baseball's timely hitting advances Plainsmen to state final four

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Plainsmen offense came alive late in the sixth inning, scoring five runs to defeat Liverpool 6-5 in the Class AA regional final. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After rallying to tie the game at five after being down 5-1, the Plainsmen found themselves in striking distance. Evan Kochanskyj smacked an RBI single to right field in the top of the sixth to score James Clawson, giving Shen the lead. Helping to seal the win was the Plainsmen bullpen. Nino Saliti, Brad Curtis, and R.J. Ensel combined for eight strikeouts in the win.

Canadian wildfire smoke causes hazy skies in St. Louis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Monday is dry and warm, but the haze in the sky may have triggered an alert on your phone or computer. Wildfire smoke from eastern Canada is being drawn southwest into our region. However, surface air quality has actually improved, and the air quality alert has been dropped in the St. Louis area for now.The air quality forecast east of St. Louis may be unhealthy for sensitive groups. This will persist into Tuesday morning, before conditions finally improve.Another front will cross the region Wednesday, with a chance for some pop-up storms. But most of the week again looks dry. The spotty downpours over the past 5 days have been nowhere near enough to help with the drought.

Domino's selling pizzas for half price this week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- This Domino's pizza deal may be too good to pass up. They are offering pizzas for 50 percent off through June 11. You have to order online using their app, website, or other digital-only methods."We hope customers take advantage of this great deal by ordering online, grabbing their favorite pizza, and hitting the beach or park. Nothing makes for a better day than enjoying some delicious, cheesy pizza with friends and family," states Kate Trumbull, Domino's senior vice president – chief brand officer.The deal includes all pizzas on the menu. Learn more about this deal at Dominos.com.Domino's Pizza was founded in 1960 by Tom Monaghan and his brother James Monaghan. The company's success story began as a small pizzeria in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and has since grown into a global franchise with thousands of stores across more than 90 countries. Domino's is widely recognized for its emphasis on efficient delivery and innovative ordering systems, such as the popular Domino's Tra...

Vote for O'Fallon's Sir Catrick Stewart for wackiest pet name

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

''ST. LOUIS -- A cat named Sir Catrick Stewart from O'Fallon, Missouri is in the running for a rather unusual recognition.Each year, Nationwide's pet insurance team celebrates some of the craziest names among its insured pets and Sir Catrick Stewart was among the wacky pet names finalists. He has a sister at home and her name is Cat Benatar. Free Trip Tuesday heads to Giant City State Park with Shawnee Forest Country! This year's celebration spans species beyond dogs and cats to include avian and exotic animals. This includes an Illinois tortoise named Me-Shell, and a pot-bellied pig represented among this year's honorees.Voting for the winner started today. Cast your vote here.

Traffic stop in University City leads to gun charge

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged two people on a gun charge following a traffic stop for a vehicle wanted in St. Louis City.According to a report from the University City Police Department, police pulled over a red Chevy Impala at Delmar Avenue and Limit Drive on May 26. The vehicle was tied to a felony investigation with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.The driver, Mykila Kizer, had no pending arrest warrants. Her passenger, Jerome Hughes, had outstanding traffic warrants.Hughes was wearing a satchel at the time. Police found another satchel under Kizer's seat.Hughes had a Glock handgun in his satchel. The satchel under the driver's seat held a clear plastic bag containing several smaller, individually-wrapped bags of suspected narcotics. Person dragged onto front lawn, killed during home invasion on Sunday morning Both Kizer and Hughes were taken into custody at the scene. Both were identified as previously-convic...

88 Drive-In at Commerce City is closing to make room for warehouse

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

The last drive-in movie theater in metro Denver — the 88 Drive-In at Commerce City — is closing.And instead of a red sign shaped like an arrow and flickering Hollywood fare, drivers rolling past the theater, located in the relatively affordable Irondale neighborhood, may soon see an 80,500-square-foot industrial warehouse touted as an appealing amenity.The local owner of the theater at 8780 Rosemary St., has decided to close it after showing movies since 1976. Developers have asked city council members to approve a re-zoning of the 6.5-acre drive-in site to allow construction of the proposed warehouse, Commerce City officials said in a Facebook post. City council members will consider the re-zoning request after a public hearing on the matter Monday evening.“We know the drive-in theater is a valued part of the community for many people,” city officials said, distancing themselves from the closure.“The owners of the 88 Drive-in Theater have chosen to step away from ...

Robert Hanssen, former FBI agent who sold secrets to Soviet Union, dies in Colorado Supermax prison

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:11:49 GMT

Robert Hanssen (AP Photo/FBI, File)Robert Hanssen, a former federal agent who pleaded guilty two decades ago to spying for the Soviet Union, died Monday morning in the Supermax prison in southern Colorado. He was 79.Prison staff at the United States Penitentiary Florence ADMAX in Florence found Hanssen unresponsive around 6:55 a.m., the Bureau of Prisons said in a news release. They attempted life-saving measures before pronouncing him dead, the release stated.No staff or other inmates were injured, prison officials said.Hanssen had been serving time in the prison known as the “Alcatraz of the Rockies” since July 17, 2002. He was arrested in 2001 and pleaded guilty to selling highly classified material to the Soviet Union and, later, Russia.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Club Q victims plan to sue over El Paso County sheriff’s refusal to use red flag law ...