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Former 'Family Feud' contestant from Illinois found guilty in wife's slaying

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A jury Wednesday convicted a former contestant on the television game show “Family Feud” of first-degree murder and home invasion in the slaying of his estranged wife in western Illinois.Timothy Bliefnick, 40, was found guilty in the Feb. 23 shooting death of Rebecca Bliefnick.The Adams County Circuit Court jury in Quincy deliberated about four hours after Timothy Bliefnick did not testify and the defense did not call any evidence. Adams County sheriff's deputies took Bliefnick into custody immediately after the verdict was read.Bliefnick is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 11The body of Rebecca Bliefnick, 41, was found by a family member inside her Quincy home after she failed to pick up her children from school. She had been shot multiple times. Video: Car launches over tow truck in Georgia Timothy Bliefnick was arrested on March 13, 12 days after his Quincy home was searched.The couple was separated and going through a divorce.In 2020, Timothy Bliefn...

The Great River Passage Conservancy names Katie Nyberg as executive director

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

Katie Nyberg has been named executive director of the Great River Passage Conservancy.Nyberg, a former founding executive director of the Mississippi Park Connection, has 20 years of experience and knowledge of the conservancy. She also has been an active partner on the Mississippi River Learning Center project.She begins her new post on July 5.“I am thrilled to be continuing the important work of engaging community and creating opportunity around our greatest natural asset – the Mississippi River,” Nyberg said in a statement. “I look forward to making our shared vision of how we reconnect with the river a reality through the many transformative projects and programs the Conservancy champions.”As executive director of the Mississippi Park Connection, Nyberg was involved with building the nonprofit which partners with the National Park Service to help connect young people to the river. The organization started in 2006, with only Nyberg on staff and a $100,000 budget. She left in 2022...

Two arrested on drug charges following traffic stop on I-87

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, New York State Police arrested two individuals following a traffic stop on I-87 in Clifton Park. Natalie A. Davis, 29, of Hinesburg, Vermont, and Raymond K. Fernandez, 41, of Brooklyn, were charged with felony drug possession. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, the traffic stop was conducted around 10:07 p.m. for Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. Davis, who was driving the vehicle was in an impaired state. Fernandez provided police with false identifying information. Further investigation uncovered drug paraphernalia and felony-weight narcotics inside the vehicle.Davis was charged with:Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third DegreeCriminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth DegreeCriminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the Second DegreeDriving While Ability Impaired by DrugsFernandez was charged with:Criminal Possession of a Cont...

Madison Theatre hosting medical aid fundraiser for Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Toloka Foundation will be holding a medical aid fundraiser for Ukraine at Madison Theatre in Albany. The event is scheduled for June 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The fundraiser will feature a screening of the movie "Carol of the Bells" (originally titled "Shchedryk"). The Ukrainian film has English subtitles and tells the story of Ukrainian, Polish and Jewish families in Eastern Ukraine during World War II overcoming tragedy through compassion and embracing the power of music. All proceeds for the event will be used to buy medical supplies and ambulances for Ukrainian civilians affected by the conflict with Russia. The event will begin at 3 p.m. NYS Museum reopens iconic carousel Madison Theatre is located at 1036 Madison Ave, Albany, NY. Tickets can be purchased in advance online.

Six Flags Great Escape debuts Wild West Fest in June

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Six Flags Great Escape is debuting an all-new attraction in the month of June! The Wild West Fest will be held in the historic Ghost Town section of the theme park on Saturdays and Sundays. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On the weekends, guests can take a trip into the past with themed games, Sheriff and Outlaw meet and greets, special dance parties with the beloved park characters, line dancing lessons, pie-eating contests, lively music, and limited-time food offerings. There will also be Sheriff's badge souvenirs. Other special events at the Great Escape this summer include Girl Scout Day on June 3, July 4th Fireworks Celebration hosted by Coca-Cola, and Hurricane Harbor Luau. For more information about special events, click here.

St. Louis child hospitalized with self-inflicted gunshot wound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A child was rushed to a St. Louis hospital Thursday with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.According to Sgt. Charles Wall, a spokesman for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred in the 3100 block of Brantner Place, located in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood.The child suffered a head wound, Wall said. There's been no additional update on the child's condition.Police are not certain of the child's age, but believe he is a pre-teen.This is a developing story. FOX 2 will have additional information as it becomes available.

Man accused of stalking, harassing former partner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A man from Norwood Court, a north St. Louis County municipality, is accused of stalking an ex-partner and refusing to leave her property on multiple occasions.According to a report filed by the Hazelwood Police Department, Andre Ware was served an order of protection on May 17, filed by a former intimate partner.The following day, Ware allegedly showed up at the woman's residence in the 8600 block of Morning Aire Circle in Hazelwood. He rang her doorbell several times, then walked to her backyard and sat on the porch. He stayed there until police arrived and took him into custody.Ware had previously gone to the woman's home on May 13 and May 17, and refused to leave her back porch. He could be seen attempting to cover a Ring video camera to hide his identity. Search for peeping Tom continues in Clayton Police and prosecutors claim Ware refused to leave the woman's home on Jan. 11, Jan. 23, March 16, April 1, and April 15.The woman told authorities she feared for the...

Torch run in the St. Louis area before Missouri's Special Olympics games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- The law enforcement torch run for the Missouri Special Olympics is in the St. Louis area today. They were recently in Jefferson City before the games this weekend.Runners will be on westbound I-70 from Lake St. Louis to Highway 61 at around noon. The route then goes through Wentzville on East Pearce Boulevard.Wentzville officers will then hand the torch to Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers at westbound I-70 at Wentzville Parkway.The 2023 Missouri Special Olympics summer games will take place in Columbia from June 2 to June 4.

Celebrate National Dinosaur Day at the St. Louis Zoo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Thursday is National Dinosaur Day, and there's a celebration at the St. Louis Zoo where you're invited to experience all things prehistoric.The 'dinoroarus' features 16 groups of dinosaurs, including two that spit water and a huge T. Rex. Search for peeping Tom continues in Clayton The Zoo's 'Dino Dig' allows young scientists to get in on an interactive fossil dig.

Hidden gems in America: 10 cities with affordable homes and great jobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:55:14 GMT

Alex Gailey | Bankrate.com (TNS)Omaha, Huntsville, Champaign, Des Moines, Green Bay.These cities and towns may not be top of mind when deciding where to move to next, but they should be. They offer good-paying jobs, growing cultural scenes and not to mention, affordable real estate prices — making them the perfect hidden gems to put down roots if you’re in the market for a house.Bankrate’s list of hidden gems in America comes at a time when affordability has become a much bigger hurdle for would-be homeowners. Housing prices are still high and mortgage rates are above 6%. To cope, the majority of Americans are willing to make sacrifices to find affordable housing, with a quarter of Americans (24%) saying they’re willing to move out of their state, according to an April Bankrate housing survey.Key takeaways—Homes in the Midwest and South are becoming more desirable due to affordability and strong job markets.—Affordability issues such as high home prices, income that is too low or no...