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NYS school districts start releasing safety plans for fall

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- School districts across New York State are preparing for the upcoming academic year by fulfilling a requirement by the New York State Education Department to make a safety plan. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mechanicville City School District's plan for the upcoming school year was posted to the district website on Friday.Superintendent Kevin Kolakowski explained that updating the plan yearly is necessary, because each school year brings new challenges and obstacles. While core safety items like lockdown drills and responding to violent threats have long been included in yearly plans, detailed remote learning options are a newer addition since the pandemic. This year, the unexpected impact of wildfire smoke from Canada has led to new air pollution protocols."As we reflect on the year prior, you take a look at new acronyms, like AQI (air quality index), which I'm sure have been around for ...

Vermont man arrested for stealing cash and firearm from an unlocked car

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

WALLINGFORD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- On the morning of July 11, Vermont State Police were notified of a theft in the Town of Wallingford. Police investigations determined that Zachary Lapoint, 33, of Killington, stole a firearm and cash from an unlocked vehicle. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Killington Police located Lapoint on July 14. He was issued a citation to appear at Vermont Superior Court, Criminal Division, in September, for the charge of petit larceny.

Rutland man allegedly threatens restaurant staff with gun

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- On Sunday afternoon, Vermont State Police responded to Mama T's Country Kitchen for the report of a male threatening staff with a firearm. The suspect, Kenneth Dupuy, 31, was located shortly after on Nickwackett Street and arrested for two counts of aggravated assault. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Dupuy was refused a cigar wrap purchase by a store clerk. He then proceded to threaten staff and a customer with a firearm. Dupuy was transported to the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility and is being held without bail.

Saratoga man sentenced for money laundering conspiracy

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, Michael J. Smith, 62, of Saratoga, was sentenced to five years of probation for conspiring to launder money. Smith is ordered to pay $208,263.22 in restitution to defrauded government entities. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Smith admitted to conspiring with a woman he met online and her purported attorney to launder over $200,000 in fraudulently obtained government benefits that mostly came from COVID-19 relief programs. The funds were obtained through fraudulent unemployment insurance applications and business loan applications.Smith received benefits from several states, including Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Colorado, California, and Pennsylvania. Smith purchased gift cards with the funds and sent photographs of the gift cards to his co-conspirators.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch southwest of St. Louis

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for several counties southwest of St. Louis until 9 p.m. FOX 2 meteorologists are tracking several isolated severe cells moving up I-44 and into the St. Louis area Monday afternoon.  The severe threat is fairly low with these storms although a few 40-50 mph wind gusts will be possible in the few areas that do see storms at all. FOX 2 viewers have sent us video of hail from Florissant, Monday afternoon. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here Severe Thunderstorm WatchMonday night is going to be partly cloudy with just a slight chance of showers and storms. Wake up temps Tuesday will be in the upper 60s. Another widespread chance of thunderstorms looks likely Tuesday afternoon and night. Highs Tuesday again are in the upper 80s. Storms may linger into Wednesday morning.  A slight chance for storms will then linger for Wednesday and Thursday before we get a stormy pattern break.  Close Th...

Missouri police search for crop damaging vandals

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

WELLSVILLE, Mo. -- Police are asking the public to help identify the person or people responsible for corn crop damage over the weekend. Images shared from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office appear to show tire tracks in the field, some of them are in circles.The damage is in a field located off of Highway AA near Red Barn Road. Police say the damage is estimated at $6,000.Do you have information about this incident? Call the police at (573) 564-3378. Remain anonymous by submitting a tip through the department's app.defaultdefault

PHOTOS: Mike Johnston sworn in as 46th Denver mayor

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

Mike Johnston took the oath of office to become Denver’s 46th mayor at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver on Monday morning, July 17, 2023.Related ArticlesPolitics | Mike Johnston sworn in as Denver mayor Politics | Denver Mayor Michael Hancock leaves behind accomplishments — and plenty of frustration — after 12 years in charge Politics | Mike Johnston hires chief of staff as he prepares to take over Denver mayor’s office Politics | Denver scrubbed its $40 million migrant crisis plan. Now what? Politics | Denver not moving forward with controversial $40 million contract for security firm to run migrant shelters The former school principal and state senator emerged from a crowded field of mayoral challengers in the city’ spring election on the wings of a substantial fundraising advantage and bold promises like ending street homelessness in Denver in his first four-year term.

Toad makes his debut at Super Nintendo World

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

Toad has officially made his debut at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, the theme park announced. The fictional character is known for being a loyal friend to Mario and a worker for Princess Peach in the Mushroom Kingdom. Guests at Super Nintendo World will be able to meet and interact with the new character when visiting the new land. New ‘Strangers Things’ haunted house coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Toad joins Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach as meetable characters in the area. Previously, guests could only see a video version of Toad in Toadstool Café.Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood welcomes Toad, a new walk-about character. (Universal Studios Hollywood) Super Nintendo World, which officially opened in February, was a highly anticipated new addition to Universal Studios Hollywood.The land’s main attraction, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” lets visitors enjoy a real-life game of Mario Kart. Riders will compete on Team Mario to def...

Man Hospitalized after Electric Bicycle Collision on West Pyle Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

22-Year-Old Rider Injured in Electric Bicycle Accident near Arville StreetLAS VEGAS, NV (July 17, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, one man was hospitalized after an electric bicycle collision on West Pyle Avenue.Authorities responded to the scene just before 3:50 p.m., near Decatur Boulevard on July 11th.Per reports, the driver of a Toyota Tundra was heading east and struck a man who was riding an electric bicycle and failed to stop at the stop sign. Crews described the electric bike as a Juiced Bikes Camp Scrambler.Upon impact, the cyclist was ejected from his electric bike and suffered life-threatening injuries. Paramedics arrived and transported the cyclist to Sunrise Hospital’s Trauma Unit in critical condition.Meanwhile, the Tundra driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Officers say impairment did not play a factor.At this time, an active investigation into why the rider failed to stop is still currently underway. Once available, more details will b...

Sexual Confidence: How Penuma is Helping Men Perform

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 03:04:47 GMT

When people think of issues of body image, they tend to associate them with women. However, men face the same feeling of anxiety, frustration, and depression over their bodies as women.With issues such as weight, muscularity, hair loss, and penis size all affecting men’s psyches, studies have found nearly 40% of men are affected by some level of body image issues. Thankfully, men have options to help combat some of these more pervasive body image issues.How self-consciousness over penis size is connected to sexual performanceDr. James Elist, founder of Penuma, has spent decades helping men overcome their insecurities by providing them with cosmetic penis enhancement procedures. Although these procedures are purely cosmetic — improving the appearance of the penis and its size — in his patients’ experience, this increased size has allowed them to improve their sexual performance and enjoyment. This is thanks to the well-documented connection between a man’s self-confidence and his per...