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Fort Edward man sentenced to 10 years for sex crimes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ford Edward man will serve ten years in state prison for criminal sexual act in the first degree. Robert Keech was also sentenced to three years for sexual abuse in the first degree, which will run concurrently. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Keech attempted to have sexual contact with a child under 13 and restrained the child in the course of conduct. In a separate incident, he is accused of forcing himself onto a victim he invited into his apartment.Keech was also ordered to serve 20 years of post-release supervision upon release from prison.

Fine dining fundraisers to support Chapman Museum

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Fans of local history have a chance to support its future with a glass of something tasty in hand. In November, two downtown Glens Falls staples host events supporting the Chapman Museum based around wine, chocolate, and fine dining. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fundraising starts out on Thursday, Nov. 9, at SUNY Adirondack's Seasoned restaurant at 14 Hudson Ave. The student-operated restaurant is hosting "A Finer Experience" at 6 p.m., offering fine cuisine paired with wines from the Lake George Wine Outlet. The next day, Friday, Nov. 10, it's the Queensbury Hotel's turn for something decadent. The hotel will host a wine and chocolate tasting from 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring more than 20 stations serving wine, food, and other artisanal offerings."We are delighted to offer these events, which highlight several of our region’s wonderful wine and food producers and vendors, and celebrate our area...

St. Louis named among 'high-risk areas' for porch pirates

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The holidays are right around the corner, and there's a good chance you might be expecting some packages with gifts at your front door. New research reveals you might want to be extra careful with your deliveries in St. Louis. Home security company Vivint recently released a report on porch pirates, naming "high-risk areas" and offering prevention strategies. Vivint analyzed the prevalence of porch pirates through a rating system coined the porch pirate index (PPI). A research team looked at search volume data for terms like “package stolen,” “package lost,” and “package theft” within America's most highly populated 100 cities. ‘Basketball Wives’ star Brittish Cierrah Williams sentenced to prison The PPI data confirmed that St. Louis had the highest search volume for those three terms per 100,000 residents among the nation's 100 largest cities. Within its key takeaways, Vivint says, "St. Louis has the most porch piracy among the 100 most populated U.S. cities." That m...

Missing man's body found near I-255 in Bethalto

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

BETHALTO, Ill. -- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office confirms to FOX 2 that a missing man was found dead Tuesday. Jeremy Spears body was discovered near I-255 and Culp Lane. He had been missing since October 20th.The Madison County Sheriff's Office and the Madison County Coroner's Office are conducting a death investigation. Riverbender.com reports that the body was found at around 11 a.m. close to the highway near the woods.A search party was organized to help find the body. His family says in several statements on social media that they are grateful for the love and support over the last few days.

Opinion: Preserve the splendor, with a Dolores River Canyon Country National Monument

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

As the mayor of Grand Junction, I have the privilege of representing the largest community on Colorado’s Western Slope. Our city, the place I grew up in, is surrounded by awe-inspiring beauty defined by public lands.Our neighbors have long been the stewards of these lands, which are as diverse as they are breathtaking and which hold a tapestry of natural wonders, cultural treasures, and a rich historical legacy. Grand Junction is a gateway to these special lands and we welcome visitors from the world over.Today, I write to you, my fellow Coloradans, and to our statewide elected leaders with an impassioned plea to support protecting the northern portion of the Dolores River Canyon Country as a national monument. Taking this step will preserve a magnificent place, it will bolster rural economies of western Colorado, and it will conserve a trove of cultural, historical, and natural treasures for generations to come.The Dolores River Canyon Country, which includes public lands in ...

43-year-old Ethiopian restaurant on East Colfax seized for unpaid taxes

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

Africana Restaurant & Cafe has closed after 43 years, as a result of unpaid taxes and is now in the possession of the state of Colorado, according to a notice hanging on its door this week.A notice of public sale by the order of the Executive Director Colorado Department of Revenue states that the restaurant owes $24,734 worth of unpaid taxes. When properties are seized, they are typically auctioned off to recover the amount due. Josh Rosenblum with the city’s Department of Finance previously told The Denver Post that this process is usually a last resort.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Colorado restaurateur opening four dim sum and dumpling spots Restaurants, Food and Drink | Spinelli’s opening 2nd deli in longtime Congress Park market Restaurants, Food and Drink | Spam Musabi, Loco Moco: Hawaiian BBQ chain opens 5th Colorado location Restaurants, Food and Drink | Ex-Burger King in Five Points availa...

Arrest made in South L.A. hit-and-run that killed bicyclist

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a gruesome hit-and-run that killed a man who was riding a bicycle in South Los Angeles on Tuesday.Felipe Avalos, 66, was taken into custody in Compton and booked on a charge of gross vehicular manslaughter, according to LAPD.The collision happened at about 8:45 a.m. Tuesday morning in the area of Broadway and 117th Street.Investigators say the driver of an older model Chevy van ran over the bicyclist and dragged him for approximately one mile before the victim became dislodged at the intersection of Broadway and El Segundo Boulevard. The driver of the van kept going.The crime scene at 117th & Broadway after the fatal collision. Oct. 24, 2023. The victim became dislodged from the van at El Segundo Boulevard and Broadway, LAPD said. Oct. 24, 2023. The LAPD provided this photo of a van believed to be involved in an Oct. 24, 2023, hit-and-run.The crime scene at 117th & Broadway after the fatal collision. Oct. 24, 2023. The LAPD prov...

Study: 3 SoCal cities among top 10 for most self-employed women

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

Although the growing trend of women joining the labor force was stifled during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows that the number of self-employed women has grown significantly. According to a study by business research firm ChamberofCommerce.org, more than 6 million women across the U.S. are self-employed, and several of the nation's 170 most populous cities – including three in Southern California – are now emerging as hotspots for independent female workers. The top four locations for self-employed women are all in South Florida, the study showed. Coming in at number one is Miami, followed by Fort Lauderdale and the cities of Pembroke Pines and Hialeah.Over 15% of female workers in those cities are self-employed, data shows. Actors strike continues, but resumed talks bring hope of deal America’s second most populated city landed seventh on the list; out of the 913,185 employed women in Los Angeles, 128,713 of them – or 14.1% – are self-employed, according to U.S. Census B...

Disneyland announces opening date for Adventureland Treehouse after extensive refurbishment

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

The Adventureland Treehouse, formally known as Tarzan’s Treehouse, will be open to guests beginning on Nov. 10, Disneyland announced Wednesday.The reimagined attraction pays homage to the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, the original theming of the treehouse, and will include new rooms based on different family members. Disneyland announces opening date for new Pixar-themed hotel The new areas will be the “mother’s music den, the young sons’ nature room, the teenage daughter’s astronomer’s loft, the father’s art studio, and an ingenious kitchen and dining room,” Disneyland officials previously announced.The Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson will return in a fresh, new way in 2023. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)The reimagined attraction pays homage to The Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, the original theming of the treehouse, and will include new rooms based on different family members. (Disneyland) While exploring the attraction, guests wi...

Austin Buckley Dead, Ruben Ysasi Arrested after DUI Accident on East State Highway 1 [Austin, TX]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:34:12 GMT

27-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after DUI Collision near Highway 183AUSTIN, TX (October 25, 2023) – Austin Buckley lost his life in a fatal collision early Thursday morning, caused by DUI on East State Highway 1. Around 4:44 a.m., law enforcement arrived at the 1500 block of Highway 1 near Highway 183.According to reports, 44-year-old Ruben Ysasi was operating an SUV heading westbound when he veered into the eastbound lanes, colliding with another SUV. Subsequently, a third SUV rear-ended the second one, which Buckley was driving.Paramedics later pronounced 27-year-old Buckley deceased due to the severity of his injuries. Following initial investigative procedures, authorities determined that Ysasi had been driving while under the influence.Consequently, officers arrested him on charges of intoxication manslaughter and causing an accident resulting in a fatality. Currently, the investigation is ongoing, and any witnesses with information about this incident are urged to con...