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Schenectady stabbing suspect enters guilty plea

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, a man accused of stabbing a victim multiple times pleaded guilty to three charges in the Schenectady County Court. In exchange for his plea, James Steele, 48, of Cohoes, will receive a minimum sentence of 8 years incarceration. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Steele was involved in a fistfight at a city corner store on October 20, 2022. Steele then used a knife to repeatedly stab the victim. The victim was treated at the Ellis Hospital.Video surveillance captured footage of the stabbing. Steele was charged with assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.Sentencing is scheduled for November 15 in Schenectady County Court. Assistant District Attorney Eric J. Weinhold prosecuted the case.

Adirondacon teams up with board game tavern in 6th year in Glens Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Dice, figures, and boards full of adventure - all in downtown Glens Falls. The 6th annual Adirondacon Tabletop Gaming Convention comes to the Charles R. Wood Theater at the end of September, with new activities and lots to play. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual tabletop and board game festival comes to Glens Falls from Saturday to Sunday, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1. The festival offers a library of over 500 board and tabletop games for free play after the price of admission. Visitors can try out games on their own or enjoy guided sessions, including kid- and family-friendly games guided by the Crandall Public Library teen center.Every year, it takes a lot of players to put on the show. This year's Adirondacon features visits from indie game designers Agnus Dei Studios, DPH Games, Sour Llama Studios, and Super Salvage Systems. One of this year's sponsors, Glens Falls-based board game tavern Go Play ...

Two anglers ticketed for catching undersized crabs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 26, two anglers were ticketed for possessing undersized blue claw crabs. ECO Bevis noticed the anglers during a late-night patrol using a net to catch the crabs in a restricted area of the Hudson River. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The anglers caught 17 crabs, 11 of which were under the legal size. ECO Bevis also discovered that the registration on the vehicle the anglers used was suspended. The two were issued tickets for trespassing, fishing without a license, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, and possessing undersized blue claw crabs.The tickets are returnable to the Town of Green Island Court. The undersized crabs were returned to the Hudson River.

Freightliner strikes Maple Avenue bridge in Glenville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glenville Police Department responded to a bridge strike at Maple Avenue on Thursday morning. Police located a 2019 Freightliner with the entire roof torn off. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The driver, Kawon Jones, 31, of Hephzibah, Georgia, told police he was attempting to travel to Vermont and was following his GPS. Police conducted a full DOT inspection and issued 9 tickets for violations. Jones was cited for failure to obey a traffic device and the Glenville Town Code violation for disobeying an overweight warning. No injuries were reported.

Glenridge Road bridge struck by delivery truck

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glenridge Road bridge has been struck again. According to the Glenville Police Department, a 2018 Kenworth delivery truck hit the bridge on Wednesday afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The driver, Daiquane Sivels, 30, of Schenectady, told police that he did not see the flashing lights from the warning system. He also claims he did not know the height of the vehicle and that he was following his GPS.Sivels was charged with operating with a suspended license, failure to obey a traffic control device, and Glenville Town Code for disobeying an overheight warning. No injuries were reported.The Glenridge Road bridge has been a concern for the local community. Last year, turnarounds and flashing beacon warning lights were installed to help prevent bridge strikes from occurring. In recent weeks, a new warning system was installed, including infrared sensors and electronic message boards that wil...

Woman killed in Troy, Illinois identified

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

TROY, Ill. – Police in Troy, Illinois, are investigating a homicide involving a 60-year-old woman. The victim was identified as Norma Caraker Thursday.Police were asked to perform a wellness check around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday at a residence in the 600 block of Lower Marine Road and discovered the victim's body. The woman had injuries inconsistent with a natural death."I've been in Troy for over 20 years, and I've never known anything like this to happen," said Sarah Meyer.No charges have been filed. The police said they’ll have more details once an autopsy is performed. Investigators believe this was an isolated incident. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW "We don't see this. This is a very safe place to live. There's a lot of anxiety, ...

Driver and passenger run from fatal Jefferson County crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY -- Missouri State Highway Patrol was called onto the scene for a fatal hit-and-run at northbound Missouri Route B., south of Simpson Hill Drive, on September 13 around 6:35 p.m. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk A 2009 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Route B, and Ann A. Radeackar, 69, was driving her 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman southbound on Route B. Radeackar attempted to turn into a private driveway and cut into the path of the Ford Fusion. The vehicles struck each other.The driver and passenger of the Ford Fusion ran from the scene. EMS declared Radeackar dead at the scene.

Save $10 on Missouri Uber rides with this promo code

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

SHREWSBURY, Mo. – Police are reminding people that the Missouri Highway Safety Program has a partnership with Uber to offer $10 off ride-shares from now until December 31.Each person can claim the $10 voucher up to two times. It can be used only within the state of Missouri. This campaign is aimed at promoting safety and discouraging impaired driving.The rides are available daily from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. The voucher code to use is: SoberMo23.

Five electric shuttle buses coming to Lambert Airport, expected later this year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Lambert International Airport has officially purchased five electric shuttle buses, and airport officials could roll them out later this year. The buses are Lightning ZEV4™ models from Lightning eMotors, which specializes in zero-emission, mid-sized commercial vehicles. Lightning eMotors tells FOX 2 these shuttles will likely be delivered to the airport at somepoint during the fourth quarter of 2023. The buses are FAA-compliant and intend to transport passengers between Lambert Airport's two terminals. Artist impression of Lightning ZEV4™ shuttle bus at Lambert Airport. (Provided by: Lightning eMotors)“Our team has worked hard to ensure our products meet the high standards required to receive any of the billions of federal dollars that are available to support the expansion of the EV ecosystem," said Kash Sethi, chief revenue officer for Lightning eMotors. "This order is a great validation that our vehicles and charging technology are ideally suited to help air...

Missouri Gaming Association calls for crackdown on illegal slot machines

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:42 GMT

"ST. LOUIS — The Missouri Gaming Association (MGA) estimates that there are approximately 14,000 illegal gambling machines scattered throughout the state. MGA is advocating for the seizure of these machines statewide, they said that these slot machines are continuing to steal money from Missourians.MGA says that St. Louis County Councilman Ernie Trakas of District 6 is taking action against illegal slot machines in St. Louis County. He is working on the creation and enforcement of ordinances to ban the machines. They are often found in places like gas stations and restaurants. Girl’s path to school: speeding cars, sex offenders, dangerous crosswalk Currently, law enforcement agencies in Missouri must address illegal slot machines independently, as there is no state law specifically regulating them. The unregulated gambling machines break Missouri's gambling laws. The MGA says that they divert tax revenue that could benefit the state. There are laws that ban these machines like 57...