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Warren County woman accused of stealing from elderly resident

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Warren County woman has been accused of stealing money from an elderly person. New York State Police said Jennifer Winter, 36, of Warrensburg, was arrested on April 22. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In February, troopers received a report from an elderly resident in Warren County reporting fraudulent bank and credit card activity. After an investigation, police found that Winter, who is known to the victim, allegedly used the victim’s credit card multiple times without their permission. Winter is also accused of cashing a fraudulent check written to her from the victim’s bank account.In total, Winter is accused of stealing over $8,000. She was charged with third-degree grand larceny. Winter was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Queensbury Town Court on May 8 and released. 

5 honored for rescuing missing boy, 3, from NYC train tracks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) — A group of transit workers have been honored for rescuing a 3-year-old boy with autism who was found on a New York train track earlier this month, officials said. The five Metropolitan Transit Authority employees—Shawn Loughran, Williams Kennedy, Marcus Higgins, Max Chong and Christopher Fraina—were hailed as heroes during a commendation ceremony Tuesday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! (Credit: MTA)“Everybody’s quick thinking and the perfect timing allowed us to get this child off the tracks and back to his family," Kennedy said. Lake George students learn how to be firefighters On April 6, the Metro-North crew saw the child was stuck on the top of the third rail on the northbound train tracks near the Tarrytown station. A video released by the MTA showed the train slowing down before Higgins jumped onto the tracks and sprinted 40 yards to retrieve the toddler. The team then took the child back to the ...

Nashville holds private prom for student barred over gendered outfit

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Nashville community is stepping up to throw the ultimate prom for a Nashville Christian School student who was reportedly not allowed to attend their senior prom for choosing to wear a suit instead of a dress. "It was brave of them to make the sign and stand out in the front of their prom and it was powerful," Nashville business owner Derek Van Mol explained. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The post by Nashville Christian School senior B Hayes on Instagram showed the student in a black suit holding a sign that said, "They wouldn't let me in because I'm in a suit." In the post, B wrote, “I should not have to conform to femininity to attend my senior prom. I will not compromise who I am to fit in a box. Who are you to tell us what it means to be a woman?”Nashville Christian School said in a statement that it has "established dress requirements for daily school attendance and at our special events...

Missouri schools could see bullet-resistant doors and windows as soon as 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — As school shootings continue to impact communities across the country, there are heightened concerns over students and staff's safety.Missouri lawmakers are working on a bill that would add more security measures to school districts statewide.Last week, the Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 1108, which would require schools to add bullet-resistant doors and windows by the 2024-2025 school year. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say As part of a wide-ranging public safety bill, Missouri schools would be required to install bullet-resistant doors for all first-floor entryways and bullet-resistant glass "for each exterior window large enough for an intruder to enter."The bill is now heading to the Missouri Senate and if it passes, the bill would need to be signed into law by Governor Parson.The security upgrades will be paid for using a Classroom Trust Fund which the state said would cost around $5 million....

Show Me Cash player in Ellisville wins $329,000

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man who routinely plays the Show Me Cash draw game scored a six-figure jackpot from a recent drawing.The player said he typically buys two quick pick tickets and then checks them every week or two. He checked his tickets with the Missouri Lottery app and discovered one had matched all five numbers in the March 24 drawing: 19, 21, 22, 25, and 34. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say The winning ticket was sold at the QuikTrip in the 15900 block of Manchester Road in Ellisville.As of April 26, there have been 11 Show Me Cash jackpot winners sold in 2023.The Show Me Cash drawing is daily at 8:59 p.m. The jackpots in this game start at $50,000 and grow until there’s a winner. The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 575,757.

Rockies lose to Guardians, lose German Marquez to injury

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

CLEVELAND — The Rockies’ season of discontent turned decidedly darker on a sunny Wednesday at Progressive Field.The Rockies, owner of the worst record in the National League, not only had their modest two-game winning streak halted by a 4-1 loss to the Guardians, but they also saw right-hander German Marquez depart the game in the fourth inning with what appeared to be a significant injury to his right arm. Marquez was making his first start since coming off the 15-day injured list where he was being treated for right forearm inflammation.The Rockies own an 8-18 record, second only to the 2005 club (6-20) for the worst start after 26 games in franchise history.Cleveland, meanwhile, received a terrific start from right-hander Tanner Bibee in his major league debut. He limited the Rockies to one run on six hits over 5 2/3 innings. He struck out eight, including five in a row in the second and third innings, and didn’t walk a batter.Colorado nicked him for a run in th...

Nob Fire burns 131 acres in San Bernardino National Forest near Lytle Creek

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

Crews are battling a wildfire in the the San Bernardino National Forest near Lytle Creek that has burned 131 acres Wednesday afternoon.The Nob Fire was reported around 10:15 a.m. and officials said it had burned 8 acres, but had the potential to spread quickly. The fire is being fought on the ground and in the air, according to forest officials. The Nob Fire burns in the San Bernardino National Forest on April 26, 2023. (KTLA)The Nob Fire burns in the San Bernardino National Forest on April 26, 2023. (KTLA)The Nob Fire burns in the San Bernardino National Forest on April 26, 2023. (KTLA)The Nob Fire burns in the San Bernardino National Forest on April 26, 2023. (KTLA)Smoke from the Nob Fire burning in the San Bernardino National Forest could be seen on April 26, 2023. (KTLA)No structures are threatened and no injuries have been reported. A smoke advisory was issued in Rancho Cucamonga due to the visible smoke in the area from the blaze.The cause of the blaze is under investigation. ...

Culver City bike lane project axed due to public backlash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

Say goodbye to designated bike lanes in downtown Culver City.By a vote of 3-2 this week, the Culver City Council voted to end a controversial pilot program that created protected bike and bus lanes on Culver and Washington boulevards through the 1.3-mile downtown corridor.The project, dubbed Move Culver City, was launched in 2021 to encourage walking, cycling and public transit use, and reduce emissions. A report released by the city’s transportation department this month indicates it did, indeed, make a difference.Residents found the impact on vehicle traffic to be simply too disruptive as cars were limited to only one lane in each direction. (Move Culver City)Cycling activity was up 57% over pre-pandemic levels. Bus ridership was up 38%. “Micromobility Trips,” such as electric scooters and skateboards, were up 68%, according to the report.However, residents found the impact on vehicle traffic to be simply too disruptive as cars were limited to only one lane in each direction. A su...

Man opened fire on occupied Victorville home: Sheriff's Department

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

A Victorville man was arrested after he allegedly fired multiple shots at an occupied home with a rifle, an attack that was captured by security cameras, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.Nathaniel Aguirre-Miranda, 23, approached the home in the 14000 block of Cortez Drive a few minutes after midnight on April 9 and shot the structure multiple times, the Sheriff's Department said in a news release. No one was hurt in the shooting, which could have injured multiple children and adults, officials said. 23-year-old man arrested after allegedly shooting at woman inside Redlands apartment during dispute The family who lived in the home knew Aguirre-Miranda and identified him to police, who served a search warrant at his home on April 13, authorities said. The relationship between Aguirre-Miranda and the family has not been disclosed.At Aguirre-Miranda's residence, police say they found "multiple firearm parts and ammunition," and Aguirre-Miranda was booked for...

Wetzel's Pretzels and other restaurants giving out free pretzels for National Pretzel Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:48:49 GMT

In honor of National Pretzel Day, eateries selling the salty or sweet snack are offering limited-time deals for the special day. This is where you can take advantage of the deals and free items some restaurants are offering. Taco Bell bringing back fan-favorite item with a spicy twist this week Wetzel's PretzelsThe Southern California-based company will give out free pretzels after 3 p.m. Guests can visit their nearest store location to take advantage of the deal, valid Wednesday only until closing time. McDonald’s fans can get this popular menu item at Wendy’s FlipzFlipz, known best for its small chocolate-covered pretzels, can be ordered through Instacart for free while supplies last until May 9, People reported.Auntie Anne'sAuntie Anne’s rewards members can only receive a free original or cinnamon sugar pretzel on Wednesday. The offer can only be redeemed once per customer.PretzelmakerPretzelmaker customers can receive free salted or unsalted pretzel bites at participating lo...