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Grafton man indicted for manslaughter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Grafton man has been indicted for second-degree manslaughter, according to the Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office. The indictment alleges that Anthony Valente, 44, a manager at RJ Valente Gravel Quarry in Grafton, acted in a reckless manner which caused the death of Darren Miller, 35, of Poestenkill, who was an employee at the quarry. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On October 1, 2022, Valente was reportedly operating a crane at the quarry and attempting to place a diesel engine in a dump truck when a cable broke off from the crane. This sent a 285 pound overhaul hook ball hurtling to the ground which struck and killed Miller, who was assisting with the operation. “The Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office would like to thank the New York State Police, Brunswick Barracks, as well as the investigators and staff attorneys from the United States Department of Labor’s Mine Safety a...

Charity tractor pull returning to WashCo fairgrounds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - An annual tractor pull benefitting area charities is making tracks back to the Washington County Fairgrounds. The annual Washington County Pull for Kids returns to the fairgrounds on Sunday, July 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The second annual tractor pull will once again raise money for the Ronald McDonald House and Make-a-Wish charities. The day includes different types of tractor-pulling entertainment, by daytime and evening, all across two tracks at the fairgrounds. Pulls include:Daytime pullsGarden tractorsStreet-legal 4x4 gas trucksStreet-legal 4x4 diesel trucksHot farm tractorsEvening pullsNYTPA gas 4x4 super stock trucksSuper farm/mod turbo tractors2-wheel drive super modified trucksSuperstock diesel tractors Everything happening at the 2023 Washington County Fair Funds will be raised from pull entry and gate admission, which were priced last year at $20 and $15, respectively. Org...

West Hill Refugee Center volunteer day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Historic Albany Foundation's Tool Library Program led a joint venture on Saturday focused on learning, growing and volunteering. The group was hosted by the West Hill Refugee Welcome Center for a gardening day at the center. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event was designed to be a win for both groups. The Tool Library aims to make home maintenance and preservation more sustainable by teaching people how to use items from its 500 piece inventory. The West Hill Refugee Welcome Center works with refugees to help their transition into that neighborhood. The thought behind this volunteer day was to trade skills and enhance the aesthetic of West Hill by planting a garden outside of Ontario Street in Albany.

Southwest Airlines appoints Roy Blunt to its board of directors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines has added former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, a Republican from Missouri, to its board of directors.Blunt, 73, spent 14 years in the U.S. House of Representatives and served in the Senate from 2011 until leaving office in January as the fourth-ranking Republican. He did not seek re-election last year.Since April, Blunt has worked at Husch Blackwell Strategies, a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm that also employs his son and former aides. The firm said Blunt would focus on advising clients and did not plan to register as a lobbyist.Southwest Chairman Gary Kelly said Monday in prepared remarks that Blunt's experience as chairman of the Senate aviation subcommittee would be helpful to the airline.The appointment took effect Sunday. Dallas-based Southwest now has 15 directors.

Gas main explodes in Springfield, hundreds without power

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A gas main has exploded north of Lake Springfield, leaving hundreds without power.According to the City Utilities outage map, about 1,700 customers are now affected by the explosion.Police are currently making people leave the area of the 5000 block of South Charleston Avenue as the fire is expanding and power lines could potentially fall.City Utilities said on Twitter that the explosion occurred as crews were performing maintenance on its natural gas distribution system. CU said no injuries were reported.Springfield Police Department officers are on the scene assisting with the evacuation of the area.The Springfield Fire Chief is urging the public to avoid the area to allow emergency workers to safely get the fire under control. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Man faces murder charge in death of boy brought to Aurora hospital in 2017 with severe injuries

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a boy last year, more than five years after doctors diagnosed him with severe traumatic injuries after the man and the boy’s mother brought him to a hospital in Aurora, according to court documents.Eddie Meyers and the boy’s mother, Taja Shannon, also face charges of child abuse resulting in death, the 18th Judicial District court documents show.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Fatal stabbing in Aurora, police arrest an armed suspect near the scene Crime and Public Safety | Shooting in Commerce City leaves a man dead, suspect at large Crime and Public Safety | Woman shot, killed in Westminster home in apparent drive-by shooting Crime and Public Safety | Aurora dentist’s wife fatally poisoned with cyanide and decongestant found in Visine, coroner testifies Crime and Public Safety | Three decomposed bodies found near Gunn...

Somebody won $1 million in Colorado’s PowerBall lottery — and hasn’t claimed the money

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

A person in Parachute Colorado has won $1 million in Colorado’s PowerBall state-run lottery, on a ticket purchased at the Thunder River Market — the second time this month that a person has won $1 million.On July 8, somebody southeast of metro Denver in Elizabeth won $1 million from a ticket purchased at Murphy Express, a gas station.Neither of the prizes has been claimed, PowerBall spokeswoman Meghan Dougherty said Monday morning. After 180 days, unclaimed prize money is transferred into PowerBall proceeds for the state — which has happened before, Dougherty said.In the latest drawing, two people also won $100,000 on tickets purchased in Littleton and Arvada, and one person won $50,000 on a ticket purchased in Trinidad, she said.In 2017, a PowerBall player in Clifton won $133.2 million — the record. In 2014, a person in Rifle won $90 million.Nobody won jackpot prizes in the recent drawings. The estimated PowerBall jackpot is $900 million, along with an estimated Mega Millions...

2 Mega Millions tickets each worth over $200,000 sold in Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

While there was no winner in Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing, two California Lottery players are $202,000 richer.Two Mega Millions tickets sold in Southern California matched five of the winning numbers, only missing the Mega number of 15. California Lottery player wins over $2 million from Mega Millions ticket While the winners’ identities haven’t been revealed, the lottery office announced that the tickets were sold at Zuniga Market in Los Angeles and a 7-Eleven location in Monrovia, about 19 miles from Los Angeles.Since no one hit all the winning numbers, the jackpot now stands at $640 million ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing, which will take place at 7:59 p.m.Mega Millions tickets cost $2.The lottery fever is high in California since the Powerball and SuperLotto Plus jackpots have continued to grow.The Powerball jackpot stands at $900 million ahead of Monday night’s drawing and the Super Lotto Plus jackpot is $77 million. Powerball tickets cost $2 and Super Lotto Plus tic...

One Killed in Motorcycle Accident on Louisiana Boulevard [Albuquerque, NM]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

1 Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle vs. Semi-Truck Collision near Copper AvenueALBUQUERQUE, NM (July 17, 2023) – Early Monday morning, one victim was killed in a motorcycle accident on Louisiana Boulevard.Authorities responded to the scene shortly before 6:00 a.m., near Copper Avenue on July 10th.Per reports, the driver of a semi-truck was stopped at a red light on the westbound lanes of Copper Avenue. The driver then made a right turn onto Louisiana, crossing all northbound lanes when the rider turned in front of the big-rig.As a result, the motorcycle and the semi-truck collided leaving the rider with life-threatening injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, medics pronounced the rider dead at the scene.Following the crash, the NMSP and Department of Transportation inspected the semi-truck. Following preliminary duties, officers suspected that speed and alcohol were contributing factors.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Thoughts are with them ...

Motorcycle Officer Hurt in Two-Vehicle Crash on Community Street [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:02 GMT

Panorama City Motorcycle-Auto Collision near Nobel Avenue Left One Officer InjuredLOS ANGELES, CA (July 17, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a two-vehicle crash on Community Street leaves an officer injured.The incident happened at around 3:41 p.m., at the intersection of Community Street and Noble Avenue, following a police pursuit.According to reports, authorities were in pursuit of a stolen vehicle in the area. However, the suspects driving the stolen vehicle ended up crashing into a motorcycle officer.Responding medical and Los Angeles Fire Department personnel transported the motorcycle officer to the hospital. At this time, the officer’s condition remains unknown.Meanwhile, police managed to detain one of the suspects involved in the pursuit in the area of Kester Avenue and Parthenia Street.No further details regarding the Community Street two-vehicle crash have been released to the public. Los Angeles Officials will provide more information once available.When driving, it i...