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New Saratoga police chief on safety ahead of racing season 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – As horses and jockeys prepare to get off to the races, so is the new Saratoga Springs Police Chief, Tyler McIntosh. On Friday, he talked about safety planning for the upcoming track season and his priorities as he settles into his new role.“It is very exciting for me. I am very honored and humbled to have this opportunity,” said McIntosh.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! He has been rising through the ranks at the department for 11 years. He started as a patrol officer, then became a sergeant. He was a lieutenant before becoming the new chief of police. “I think I bring a lot to the table as far as collaboration and focusing on community partnerships, so we can best protect and serve the community,” said McIntosh.He’s gearing up to ensure public safety ahead of the racing season, which begins next week.Measures include partnerships with the Saratoga Race Course security, the Sheriffs O...

Pair motorcycle from GA to NY to return Purple Heart

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Finally they arrived! Scott Burkett and his friend Doug Ingram drove thousands of miles from suburban Atlanta on motorcycles carrying precious cargo: the purple heart which was posthumously awarded to Wayne Nethercott's great uncle, Joe.MORE NEWS from NEWS10 “First thought in my head was that my Great Uncle Joe is up there somewhere watching something that he posthumously won that he never got to see our wear and it's in Scott's pocket and that's his posthumous Purple Heart, and it gave me chills” said Wayne. Westchester County native Joe Nethercott was killed in action, in April 1945, while fighting in Germany with the 26th Infantry Division.Somehow, Uncle Joe's metal left the hands of his wife and ended up at an auction in Georgia. Being a veteran himself it troubled Burkett to see the sale of a fallen soldier’s highest honor.  “It was a gut punch,” Burkett told us. “You know as a veteran, when you find the Purple Heart, in general, somebo...

Missouri's state capital, the most forgettable in U.S.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

Jefferson City, Missouri (Photo courtesy: Getty Images).JOPLIN, Mo. — If you had just 10 minutes to name all fifty state capitals, do you think you would get most of them correct? Which ones would you forget and which would you remember?The folks at BetMissouri.com also had those same questions, and thought it would be interesting to see which state capitals most commonly escape the minds of the general public.By analyzing results from Sporcle's "U.S. Capitals Quiz" (a quiz where participants are given 10 minutes to name all 50 capitals), the most forgotten state capital in the U.S. turns out to be Missouri's own Jefferson City, with just 61.5% of quiz participants remembering it.| Missouri Has A Taste For Beer, Especially The Craft Brews >Unlike the top three most forgettable state capitals — Jefferson City, Missouri, Concord, New Hampshire, and Charleston, West Virginia — the ones most remembered are Austin, Texas, Sacramento, California, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Here's a list of ...

Man accused of masturbating near children at Collinsville water park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A 32-year-old faces criminal charges after being accused of masturbating near children at a Collinsville water park. The Madison County State’s Attorney's Office has charged Chad A. Green, 32, with sexual exploitation of a child and disorderly conduct over alleged actions at the Collinsville Aqua Park.Investigators say Green was engaged in an act of masturbation Thursday while in the presence of children. Mayor refuses to talk about expired tags until he gets 25 push-ups Green is jailed in Madison County as of Friday afternoon on a $50,000. A judge also granted a prosecution request that, in the event Green is released on bond, he would be prohibited from having contact with anyone younger than 18The Madison County State’s Attorney's Office asks anyone with additional information relevant to this case contact Collinsville Police at 618-344-2131.

Colorado could ban sale of gas-powered lawn tools in metro Denver, northern Front Range by 2025

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

Gas-powered chain saws, push mowers, leaf blowers and other lawn and garden equipment would disappear from stores in metro Denver and the northern Front Range by 2025 under a proposed air-quality regulation working its way through Colorado’s state government.The proposal, if ultimately approved, also would require local governments in the state to stop using small, gas-powered equipment during the summer by 2025, and it would ban commercial operators from using the equipment during the summer months by 2026.Gas tractors and large lawn mowers still would be allowed, and there would be some exceptions for using gas-powered equipment for forest and grasslands management and after natural disasters such as forest fires and tornado cleanups.The policy only would be effective in the nine Front Range counties — Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer and Weld — that are in severe violation of federal clean air standards for ozone pollutio...

Denver Taylor Swift fans without tickets discouraged from Empower Field parking lot party, stadium says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

Some Taylor Swift fans are in for a cruel summer after learning Empower Field is asking Swifties without a concert ticket next week to stay away from the stadium.“Fans without tickets to the concert are strongly discouraged from gathering in the parking lots and outside the stadium this weekend,” the Empower Field website reads. “The stadium and surrounding areas will be at maximum capacity.”RELATED: Taylor Swift parties: A guide to Denver events before the singer’s Eras Tour concertsTailgating will be allowed before the show for ticketed fans with parking passes. The Empower Field parking lot will open at 2:30 p.m. before the July 14 and 15 shows. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.Related ArticlesMusic | Taylor Swift parties: A guide to Denver events before the singer’s Eras Tour concerts Music | Taylor Swift kicks off US Eras Tour at Super Bowl stadium Music | Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement...

20-year-old bicyclist severely injured in Fountain Valley hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

A 20-year-old man was struck and left severely injured by a hit-and-run driver while riding his bicycle in Fountain Valley on July 4.Caysen Robinson, of Huntington Beach, was in the bicycle lane near Bushard Street and Columbus Court around 10:25 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck, Fountain Valley police said. The driver left the scene of the crash, but bystanders came to Robinson’s aid before first responders arrived.The victim suffered a broken leg, fractures to his face and even a heart rupture, his mother, Marelise Robinson told KTLA.She said it was a miracle he survived considering the severity of his injuries.Robinson is currently in stable condition at UC Irvine Medical Center.Evidence collected at the scene of the crash indicates the driver may have been in a 2014 to 2019 Toyota Highlander, police said.No further details about the incident have been released.Anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or has any additional information, is asked to call the Police Department’s traf...

Woman Dead Following Rollover Accident on Interstate 15 [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

1 Injured after Fatal Single Car Collision near Craig RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (July 7, 2023) – Late Sunday morning, a passenger sustained injuries after a fatal single-car accident on Interstate 15.The accident happened at around 11:58 a.m. on June 18th, on Interstate 15 near Craig Road.According to reports, a Toyota Corolla was traveling northbound on I-15 near Craig Road, when for unknown reasons, the driver veered off into the far right travel lane and overturned into the right-side dirt shoulder.First responders then took the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car, and a male adult passenger to University Medical Center with severe injuries.The female driver succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Police currently withheld the name of the deceased pending notification of kin.Furthermore, the fatal crash on Interstate 15 closed the northbound lane for several hours as clearing operations took place.At this time, authorities have not released furthe...

Motorcycle Crash on Loop 202 Kills One [Buckeye, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

One Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Accident near Lower Buckeye RoadBUCKEYE, AZ (July 7, 2023) – Late Monday afternoon, one victim was pronounced dead after a motorcycle crash on Loop 202.Dispatchers received calls in the area around 4:30 p.m., near Lower Buckeye Road on May 22nd.Investigators say the driver of a vehicle and a motorcyclist who was not wearing a helmet collided. However, further events leading up to the incident remain unclear.First responders located the motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries upon arrival. Paramedics transported the rider to a nearby hospital where they eventually succumbed to their injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers did not confirm if the involved driver was cited or arrested.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area near Lower Buckeye Road before it was later reopened around 6:30 p.m. At this time, an active investigation is still ongoing.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfe...

LA Weekly’s 7/10 Brand Guide 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:43:19 GMT

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