Home

I-35 repairs delayed to begin April 30: Expect single-lane reductions until May 27

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

Repairs to Interstate 35 between North Branch and Harris has been postponed to begin April 30 due to weather delays, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The previously scheduled repair to concrete damage of the interstate will now begin at 1 p.m., on April 30.Until May 12, northbound I-35, between Minnesota Highway 95 and north of the Harris Exit and County Road 10, will be reduced to a single lane. The full-lane will not reopen until noon on May 5, but close again at the end of the day on May 7, allowing for more accessible weekend travel.Repairs to southbound I-35, from north of Minnesota 95 and Harris Exit/County 10 Road, will begin on May 15, reducing it to a single lane. Again, the full lanes will reopen for weekend travel 6 p.m., on May 20, and close 9 a.m., on May 22.The repairs to I-35 are expected to be completed by 6 p.m. on May 27. More information regarding road closures and repairs can be found at www.511mn.org.

U.S. Highway 61 between 70th street and U.S. Highway 10 repairs and single-lane reduction delayed until Tuesday, May 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

Repairs to U.S. Highway 61, between 70th street and Highway 10, have been delayed until May 2.The previously scheduled April 27 repairs are being pushed back due to weather, but U.S. 61 will still be reduced to single-lane starting May 2.Southbound U.S. Highway 61 will be reduced to single-lane at 6 a.m., on May 2, until 11 p.m. on May 15. This section of repairs will be between 70th street and U.S. Highway 10 in the Cottage Grove area.Northbound U.S. 61 will be reduced to single-lane 9 a.m., on May 15, until May 26. The northbound section repairs will be between U.S. Highway 10 to 70th street.With the repairs expected to be completed by May 26, the Minnesota Department of Transportation notes that weather conditions may impact the schedule and road closures. The community can stay up to date at www.511mn.org.Related ArticlesNews | Deaths of 10-year-old girls and 13-year-old boy underscore the need for ATV safety precautions News | With $17.5B surplus, MN ...

NY AG Office to hold statewide gun buyback

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- The Office of the Attorney General will be holding a statewide gun buyback program on Saturday."Gun Violence unfortunately is a problem not only all across the state, but also all across our nation," said Letitia James, New York State Attorney General. "And what we got to do is work together to address gun violence here in the State of New York working with law enforcement officers and letting individuals know that the number one cause of death for young children is guns."To help combat gun violence, on Saturday, April 29th from 10-1pm in locations across the state, the Office of the Attorney General will be holding a gun buyback program.Depending on the type of gun you bring in, you can receive between $25-$500 in a pre-paid gift card. According to Attorney General James, no questions will be asked and you can bring in as many guns as you want. However, there is a limit on how much you get for 3-D printed guns. Those wanting to surrender firearms are being t...

No names added to DWI Victims Memorial, this year

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - National Crime Victims’ Week (NCVRW) runs from April 23 through the 29. This year’s theme, Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect. Change. Rensselaer County honoring those affected by DWI with a memorial ceremony Tuesday. Sheriff’s missing K-9 found The DWI Victims Memorial on Congress Street in Troy has 37 names listed on a wall to remember the lives lost.“By remembering your loved ones, we keep this issue alive and hopefully prevent further tragedy. It's impossible to know how much good we're doing, but I do know we have no new names this year,” said Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly.More than 100 people gathered for the somber ceremony, among them was Amy Plantz, who lost her son Chris nearly 20 years ago, and spoke about her loss.“As we come together united in tragedy and grief, we all have different stories. But the end result is the same. We have all lost someone that we love. Someone that meant the world to us, a brother...

Trial opens in E. Jean Carroll's rape lawsuit against Trump

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A former advice columnist’s nearly 30-year-old rape claim against Donald Trump went to trial Tuesday as jurors in the federal civil case heard her allegation of being attacked in a luxury department store dressing room. The former president says nothing happened between them.E. Jean Carroll will testify that the assault that happened in a few minutes in a fitting room in 1996 “would change her life forever,” one of her lawyers, Shawn Crowley, said in an opening statement.“Filled with fear and shame, she kept silent for decades. Eventually, though, silence became impossible,” Crowley said. And when Carroll broke that silence in a 2019 memoir, the then-president “used the most powerful platform on Earth to lie about what he had done, attack Ms. Carroll’s integrity and insult her appearance.”Trump wasn't in court, and his lawyers haven’t yet previewed their case for the six-man, three-woman jury.The trial stands to tests Trump's “Teflon Don” reputation for shaking off s...

Home health aide accused of stealing money

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

CHESTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New York State Police have arrested Erica Hitchcock-Smith, 40, of Chester after they say she stole from someone she should have been caring for. She is now facing two charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said they received a complaint about missing money on February 20. After an investigation police determined that Hitchcock-Smith had stolen money from a Warren County resident on multiple occasions, totaling more than $2,800. This allegedly happened when Hitchcock-Smith was a home health aide.Charges:Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (felony)Petit Larceny (misdemeanor)Hitchcock-Smith was arrested and processed at the State Police barracks in Chestertown. She was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Chestertown Town Court on May 9, and was released. 

Lake George seeks a non-indigenous school mascot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Another New York school district is examining its mascot and logo history, following a requirement late last year from the state Department of Education calling for Native American mascots to be removed from schools by the end of the 2022-23 school year. At Lake George Central School District, that means it's time to call off the "Warriors." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This week, the New York State Board of Regents officially adopted the regulation prohibiting the use of Indigenous names, mascots and logos by public schools," the district wrote last week, following the finalization of the regulations. "We do anticipate further guidance from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), however, based on this information the 'Warriors' nickname and mascot fall under this regulation and will need to be retired."For Lake George, the process to replace the "Warriors" title and mascot will be...

Trooper quickly nabs accused burglars fleeing scene

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A New York State Police trooper is being credited with de-escalating a tense situation after two burglary suspects were allegedly fleeing the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “It’s just a quiet neighborhood," said Moreau resident Kevin Parsons. "Everybody stays to themselves, minds their own business." Parsons lives down the street from a home on Hilton Drive where police were responding after a call around 5:45 p.m. Monday over a burglary in progress.As officers were on their way, so too was the homeowner after receiving a call from an alert neighbor. Parsons told News10's Anya Tucker that he saw the homeowner making their way down the street and attempting to block a truck outside the home. “I just saw a red car come around the corner about 100 miles an hour, cuts off the end of the driveway and cuts off the truck," he said. Floridians arrested over Colonie grandparent scam Somehow the truc...

How Chick-fil-A was chosen for Thruway, despite being closed on Sundays

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

CHITTENANGO, N.Y. (WSYR) — Currently, the Thruway Authority is in the process of rebuilding or upgrading all 27 travel plazas. When complete, 10 of the travel plazas will have a Chick-fil-A. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A spokesperson from Applegreen, the company that operates the service areas, said that its goal was to offer variety across the Thruway system. "We wanted travelers to have a choice between two burger brands, two chicken brands, two coffee brands, and so forth," they said in a statement. "Chick-fil-A is only at 10 of the 27 new plazas, nine of which have at least one other major food brand and one coffee offering available."Applegreen said Chick-fil-A's popularity is another reason it was chosen. It's often ranked as a fan favorite. Other restaurants coming to the new travel plazas including Burger King, Shake Shack, Popeyes, Panda Express and Panera. Coffee chains include Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.

Mushroom hunter discovers human remains in Pevely

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT

PEVELY, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a mushroom hunter discovered human remains in a wooded area of Pevely. The Pevely Police Department reports the hunter found the remains on Sunday evening near the 9000 block of Taylor Drive. Jefferson County authorities checked for evidence around the scene of the remains, which have since been transferred to the medical examiner's office. Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal The remains have not yet been identified, though results from an autopsy are pending. The Pevely Police Department is investigating the remains as those stemming from a "suspicious death." If you have any information relevant to the investigation, contact the Pevely Police Department at 636-475-5301. Pevely is around 40 minutes south of St. Louis in Jefferson County.This discovery marks at least the second time a Missouri mushroom hunter has found remains over the past week. A similar such instance was reported in Daviess County in ...