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Taborton Road Bridge reopening Friday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

SAND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Taborton Road Bridge, which has been closed since the summer of 2021 due to major flooding, will reopen on Friday. Road crews have been working since the bridge was washed out to restore it. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Friday will signify the last major portion of the reconstruction. Rensselaer County officials will be in attendance for the bridge's reopening.

Mohawk Hudson Humane Society receives 200+ food donations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On November 8, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (MHHS) was taking care of 146 dogs, with 124 of them in the shelter, and only had 85 kennels. Overwhelmed, the shelter not only started a "name your fee" promo for November, starting at $50 but was looking for food donations to stock their emptying food pantry. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Six days later, the shelter received over 225 packages in donations, almost all of them containing food for the pantry. According to the shelter, the food will likely last about two weeks for all the animals still under their care.Those looking to adopt or donate can visit their website for more information. MHHS is contractually obligated to accept all stray, unlicensed, and abused dogs from the cities of Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, and to accept dogs from the Cities of Watervliet and Town of Colonie when space permits. 

Dunkin' opens new location in Schaghticoke

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dunkin' has opened a new shop in Schaghticoke. The location officially opened on Tuesday, November 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Dunkin' is located at 6 Main Street. It's in the Shop 'n Save plaza, across the street from the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds.Before this Dunkin' opened, the closest location was about 12 minutes away in Mechanicville. Other Dunkin's in the area include Halfmoon, Clifton Park, Ballston Lake, Troy and Hoosick Falls. Dunkin’ opens next generation stores in Schenectady County Dunkin' has been remodeling stores and holding grand reopenings around the Capital Region including in Schenectady, Rensselaer and Albany Counties. These next-generation stores feature a modern design, an innovative tap system for drinks, and a dedicated space for mobile pickups.Details on a grand opening celebration for the Schaghticoke location have not been announced yet. You can view the men...

Sam's Club to open new distribution center in Edwardsville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - Sam's Club plans to open a new distribution center early next year in the Metro East. Sam's Club is preparing for a 370,000-square-foot facility in the 5700 block of Inner Park Drive in Edwardsville. Officials say it will serve as a distribution center and fulfillment center, creating more than 100 jobs for the St. Louis region.Sam's Club is a division of Walmart, which says hourly associate hiring for the Edwardsville center will begin next month. The current goal is to open the center by January 2024. Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter Officials say the distribution center is meant to help Walmart increase efficiency and speed in getting goods to customers. In addition to the Belleville store, another new Sam's Club distribution center is planned for Shakopee, Minnesota, next year, per Walmart. To check out employment opportunities at the two centers and more jobs within Walmart, click here.

St. Louis County man charged in twins' fentanyl deaths

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis County man faces felony charges in connection with fentanyl-related deaths of two twins earlier this year. Authorities arrested Jesse Charleston, 33, of Florissant, on Wednesday amid the investigation. He is accused of selling fentanyl that killed one customer and his twin brother. Tow truck operator killed in Illinois served as volunteer firefighter A federal indictment alleges that Charleston sold fentanyl on March 21 that proved fatal to the buyer. It also says Charleston sold fentanyl on March 27 in St. Charles County and possessed it that same day in St. Louis.Investigators say the victim who bought fentanyl from Charleston brought it home and fatally overdosed, along with his twin brother. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Suspect arrested for series of armed robberies at Florissant Red roof inn

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A suspect has been charged in two armed robberies that occurred at the Red Roof Inn months apart at the same location in Florissant. St. Louis County prosecutors have charged Antonio Mickey, a 24-year-old from St. Louis, in connection with the robberies on July 2 and November 25. Charges included two counts of first-degree robbery and two counts of using a gun in the crime.According to the Florissant Police Department's investigation, on July 2, 2023, Mickey, approached a victim's door at the Red Roof Inn located at 307 Dunn Rd. After the victim opened the door, he sprayed her in the face with a liquid. A struggle happened, during which Mickey threw her onto the bed, implied that he had a gun by holding his hand inside his shirt, and then took cash and the victim's cell phone. The victim later identified Mickey in a photo lineup.On November 26, 2023, Mickey knocked on another victim's door at the same hotel, claiming to be a hotel employee. Once admitted to the room, he ...

Polis: I just signed a law to reduce property taxes. Ask your local elected officials to do the same.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

The United States, including Colorado, is suffering from an affordability crisis. Our local districts across Colorado including fire, library, sanitation, school, and counties now have a huge opportunity and responsibility to act in the upcoming weeks to help reduce the cost of living for Coloradans.Reducing property taxes is part of our overall effort to save people money. That’s why you’ve been hearing recently about the vigorous debate around how to reduce property taxes. I’m pleased that a successful special session of the legislature last week passed historic property tax relief that, combined with previously passed property tax relief, will subtract $55,000 per home from state property tax valuation and reduce the residential assessment rate to 6.7%.Coloradans living in a $500,000 home will save an average of about $505 on their 2023 property tax bill. But while these savings will certainly help, property tax bills will still go up for most Colorado families, which is why I am...

Sports Illustrated names CU Buffs coach Deion Sanders Sportsperson of the Year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has been named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year, the magazine announced Thursday morning.Sanders is credited with breathing new life into a program that went 1-11 just a year ago. The Prime Effect at CU started with the first sold-out spring game in school history. From a dramatic season-opening win at TCU to a disastrous loss to Stanford, all eyes have been on the Buffs.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Kickin’ It with Kiz Podcast: How Deion Sanders’ CU Buffs can win 10 games in 2024? College Sports | Keeler: CU Buffs, Sean Lewis should’ve been perfect football marriage. So why did Deion Sanders speed up the divorce? College Sports | Keeler: Deion Sanders’ recruiting doublespeak has CU Buffs looking more like CU Bluffs College Sports | Football recruiting: CU Buffs lose QB commits for 2024, 2025 classes College Sports | How can Deion ...

Denver weather: Expected below-freezing temps prompt warming shelters to open

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

Denver is preparing for a couple nights of below-freezing temperatures as lows Thursday and Friday will likely drop to the low 20s.Forecasters at the National Weather Service expect Thursday and Friday’s lows to be 22 degrees. Friday’s forecast also includes a 20% chance of snow.Two severe weather shelters will open overnight Thursday in Denver to get unsheltered people inside. The former Best Western Hotel, now called New Directions, 4595 Quebec St., and the former Doubletree Hotel, 4040 Quebec St., will open at 7 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. the next morning, city officials announced in a news release.People needing shelter should go to the city’s “front door” shelter access points: Lawrence Street Community Center, Samaritan House and Urban Peak, which are all expanding their capacity for the cold overnight.Buses will transfer people from the St. Francis Center at 2323 Curtis Street to the former hotels between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.Families needing shelter...

Phish to play at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:21:07 GMT

The next act at the groundbreaking Las Vegas Sphere has been announced. Phish announced they'll be taking the stage at the eye-popping venue for a limited engagement in April of 2024."Announcing four unique shows at @SphereVegas," the band posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday morning. The shows will take place on April 18, 19, 20 and 21. These will be the only shows the band will perform at the venue in 2024.The many looks of the Sphere in Las Vegas which opens Sept. 29, 2023. (KLAS)"Each of Phish’s shows will feature completely unique setlists and visuals, making every show a truly once-in-a-lifetime audio-visual experience," the X account for the Sphere posted.“From the moment we first heard about Sphere and its potential, we’ve been dreaming up ways to bring our show to this breathtaking canvas,” Trey Anastasio, Phish guitarist and vocalist, said in a statement obtained by Billboard. “We’re thrilled to present this completely unique experience to Phish fans.”Phish follows U...