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Training this weekend for Adirondack Balloon Festival crew

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This month, the Adirondack Balloon Festival brings joy to the skies above Lake George, Glens Falls and Queensbury for its 50th year. The road to get there involves getting dozens of balloons ready to fly - and the festival could use all the help it can get. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The festival has put out a call for volunteers to get trained to become part of this year's balloon team. This Saturday, Sept. 16, those who want in on the action can come get trained to volunteer for this year's festival. Training starts at 9 a.m. at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, 443 Queensbury Ave. in the town of Queensbury. Fall festival dates announced for West Mountain The 50th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival comes to the North Country from Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 20-24. Over 70 balloons from around and outside the country will take to the skies, with special nighttime Moonglow events and more festivities. See the ...

Crews rescue hiker on Sleeping Beauty Mountain

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple first responders were dispatched to Sleeping Beauty Mountain on Sunday evening for a hiker experiencing heat exhaustion. Forest Rangers Carabetta and Nahor and local fire and EMS located the 30-year-old from Saratoga Springs one mile up the trail. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Rescuers provided treatment to the hiker, who was nauseous and dehydrated. She was then placed in a litter and transported to the trailhead, where an ambulance was waiting.

Update: Cat adopted after 2 years at Dutchess County SPCA

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At the beginning of August, NEWS10 reported on a cat named Annie who had been at the Dutchess County SPCA for two years due to her having a rare disorder. With the help of that article, Annie, whose new name is Tapenade, has been adopted. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Tapenade's new owner, Renee, said they adopted her after seeing her featured in the NEWS10 article. After two years and two months at the shelter, Tapenade has finally found her furever home.Nine-year-old Tapenade has Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes small focal seizures. When she was surrendered to the shelter in 2021, she started having episodes of chasing and biting her own tail for no apparent reason. Puerto Rican restaurant, grocery store opens in Troy After treating her with a medication used for seizures in cats and dogs, she improved. According to DCSPCA Shelter Veterinarian Michael A. Berman, Tapenade wi...

Schenectady County Airport receives $2.1M grant for improvements

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Airport is receiving federal aid to rehabilitate the taxiways, reconstruct airfield guidance signs, and secure new taxiway lighting. The $2.1M grant is part of the seventh package of awards from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! “Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already tackling some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs — devoting significant funding to fixing our airports, roads, and bridges, upgrading our transit systems, and much more," said Congressman Paul Tonko. "Today, we are seeing those investments make a positive difference in the daily lives of those I serve in the Capital Region."The Schenectady County Airport also received a grant in the sixth round of awards from the FAA to reconstruct the airport apron and apron lighting. In the seventh round, the FAA awarded over $1 billion to airports in 48 ...

State Police arrest Fulton County man for burglary

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

OPPENHEIM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fulton County man was arrested on September 5 following an alleged armed burglary at a residence in Oppenheim. Police charged Wayne A. Gallt, 64, with burglary in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, and menacing in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! State Police responded to the residence at around 8:30 p.m. Investigations determined that Gallt entered the home uninvited and displayed what appeared to be a handgun. There were two victims in the home at the time. One disarmed and physically restrained Gallt while the other contacted 911. Police say the handgun was a pellet gun. No one was injured during the incident. Gallt was arraigned at the Perth Town Court and remanded to the Fulton County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 cash, a $100,000 bond, or a $250,000 partially secured bond.New York State Police were assisted by the Dolgeville Police Department.

Missouri's next supreme court judge works in St. Louis

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor Mike Parson announces the appointment of a new Missouri Supreme Court Judge from the St. Louis area. Judge Kelly Broniec, 52, is originally from Montgomery City has worked for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District since 2020. Parson named her for that post. It is located in the historic Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis. It is the largest court in the state appellate system.Broniec will fill the vacancy following the retirement of Judge George W. Draper III. She was one of three nominees selected by the Appellate Judicial Commission for Governor Parson's consideration, Her swearing-in is required within 30 days of her appointment by Missouri law. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase “Not only is Judge Broniec an exceptional jurist but she’s an even better person. She is a proud woman of faith who comes from humble beginnings and worked hard to pave her own way. We are confident that her appointment will h...

Waino needs two wins for 200, on track for just four more chances

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It seemed like a sure thing at the beginning of the year that Adam Wainwright could reach 200 wins. Entering his final season with 195 victories, he even joked about it May, "If I end the season with [just] five wins, are you going to be happy about that?" Things haven't quite gone as according to planned. The 42-year-old has been stuck at 198 wins since mid-June. He’s winless in his last 11 outings, the St. Louis Cardinals have only won one of those, and he only has two quality starts in that stretch. Adam Wainwright’s bizarre story around the 9/11 attacks The road doesn't get much easier from here. His next start is set for Wednesday against the American League-leading Baltimore Orioles (91-52), also among the top teams in runs scored this season. Including Tuesday, Wainwright would be on pace for around four more starts on his regular rotation. That would include the following: Tuesday, Sept. 12 against the Baltimore OriolesMonday, Sept. 18 against the Milwaukee Bre...

Electronic systems restored after lengthy Illinois HSHS hospital outages

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. - Nearly two weeks since a systemwide outage, a significant Illinois health care provider has restored its electronic and phone line systems. Hospital Sisters Health System has multiple facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. In late-August, an abrupt outage left HSHS without access to websites, internet service, telephones, and computer applications. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase According to an update Tuesday, "HSHS successfully restored functionality to the EPIC platform," which includes electronic health records and MyCHart applications. "We will respond to patient messages as quickly as possible, and we encourage patients to reach out to their health care provider’s office to speak with a member of their health care team, should they require urgent assistance," said HSHS in a statement Tuesday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox....

Motorcyclist dies after Friday crash in Aurora

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

A motorcyclist died Sunday after he was hit Friday by a driver at an Aurora intersection.The crash happened Friday afternoon just before 4:30 p.m. in the 400 block of South Abilene Street, Aurora police said in a Tuesday news release.A man riding a motorcycle was driving north on Abilene when the driver of a Honda SUV turned left from a shopping center parking lot.Both the man and the SUV driver, a woman, were taken to a hospital. The woman was treated and released, and the man died Sunday afternoon, police said.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist killed in Westminster crash “A left turn violation by the driver of the Honda is considered a possible contributing factor of the crash,” according to the news release. “As is vehicle speed on the part of the motorcycle rider.”The official cause will be determined by a reconstruction.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867.Sign up t...

Robert Fulcher Pronounced Dead Following Pedestrian Collision on Palmdale Boulevard [Palmdale, CA]

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:51:23 GMT

Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision Near Fifth Street East Left 41-Year-Old Man DeadPALMDALE, CA (September 12, 2023) – Early Friday morning, Robert Fulcher was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on Palmdale Boulevard.The deadly collision happened around 1:45 a.m. Palmdale Boulevard near Fifth Street East.According to the report, an eastbound silver Chevrolet Camaro hit the pedestrian running across Palmdale Blvd. in a southerly direction.Investigators said the vehicle in front of the Camaro managed to avoid the man. However, the Camaro driver failed to react on time, resulting in the collision.Unfortunately, the first responders declared the male pedestrian dead at the scene. He was later identified as 41-year-old Robert Fulcher. His city of residency remains unknown.Meanwhile, the driver of the Camaro stayed and cooperated with the authorities. Those with further information regarding the fatal pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact local authorities as soon as poss...