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NYSP: Albany man goes 120 MPH trying to flee police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested following a car chase where he allegedly drove over 120 miles per hour (MPH) to flee police. Brookert Willingham, 57, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On April 17, around 4:13 a.m., troopers tried to pull over a car on I-87 in Malta for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Police say the driver didn't comply, and a pursuit was initiated. The driver allegedly drove over 120 MPH and the pursuit was terminated due to public safety concerns. A short time later, however, troopers say they found Willingham pulling into an Albany residence and was identified. Three hospitalized after Watervliet structure fire Charges:Third-degree unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicleVehicle and traffic law violationsWillingham was arrested and taken to Clifton Park State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Malta Town ...

New cannabis dispensary opens in Pittsfield

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Potency, a recreational cannabis dispensary, has opened its doors in Pittsfield. The dispensary officially opened on April 24. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The dispensary is owned by Owen Martinetti and Chris Abbenda. The project has been in the works since at least 2021 and has now finally opened.Potency offers different flower strains, pre-rolls, edibles, drinks, vaporizers and other cannabis accessories. You can view the full menu on the Potency website. New Mexican restaurant, café opening in Valatie The shop joins a number of other cannabis dispensaries in Pittsfield. Potency is located at 1450 East Street and is open every day from noon to 8 p.m.

Three hospitalized after Watervliet structure fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three people were hospitalized after a structure fire Sunday night which required multiple crews to fight. According to Watervliet Professional Firefighters Local 590, the fire took place around 5:40 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Firefighters say they received multiple calls regarding the fire, and police were alerted as well with three people potentially trapped. A second alarm was called to Troy along with mutual aid. Firefighters say once they arrived, there was a heavy fire protruding from multiple windows. The fire was under control within 30 minutes and an extensive overall was needed. Schenectady Police investigate shots fired on Crane Street Firefighters say three people were hospitalized, two being children. They did not mention their current condition. Fire investigators stayed on the scene until roughly 11 p.m.

Missing Albany County Sheriff K9 found

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Sheriff's Office has found the canine they reported missing earlier Monday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies initially reported the dog went missing after it got free from its kennel during the night.

Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A pre-trial hearing for an infamous 2021 murder carried stakes not just for the defendant, but for embattled St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner as well.Gardner was supposed to appear in court on Monday morning to explain why she shouldn’t be held in contempt after a prosecutor in her office no-showed a hearing in the trial of Jonathon Jones.Jones is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the Sept. 6, 2021, shooting death of Brandon Scott near the Gateway Arch. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Jones and his public defender were in court on April 17, and sought a dismissal when the circuit attorney’s office no-showed, citing the right to a speedy trial. However, Judge Scott Millikan delayed rescheduled t...

Will you see the Northern Lights in Missouri Monday?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A lot of people were surprised to see the Northern Lights as far south as Missouri Sunday night, and they may be visible again Monday. Images of the aurora borealis have been shared from rural locations north of St. Louis.This pic was taken by Layne Knoche in Macoupin County, Illinois, Sunday night. NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center says that the geomagnetic storm that earth is experiencing is starting to wane. So, this is probably the last night you'll be able to see the lights this far south for some time.The forecast calls for clear skies in much of Missouri and Illinois tonight. You should not expect to see a light show in the sky if you're watching from Missouri. The best views will be in rural areas with no light pollution. Look to the north for a chance to see them. If you do manage to spot them, the lights may be very faint. Top story: Private messages reveal St. Louis warning siren issues A minor solar flare Friday sparked a geomagnetic storm watch thr...

Transgender Missourians consider leaving state after AG includes adults in emergency rule

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

Sera Hart-Smith and her partner Kyle Kiera Hart are packing their belongings to leave Missouri before Hart-Smith runs out of her supply of estrogen.Hart-Smith has been taking estrogen since she was 19, and the couple is afraid state leaders may take that access away and push her back into the depression that she felt before medically transitioning.“Once my body was functioning on estrogen instead of testosterone, I got so much better,” Hart-Smith said. “So the idea of that being taken away or having to go back into the pit that I lived in for the first 19 years is horrifying.”An emergency order by Attorney General Andrew Bailey, which is scheduled to go into effect Thursday, will stop new patients from receiving gender-affirming care unless they pass multiple screenings and have three years of documented gender dysphoria.Hart-Smith has begun her medication, so the order would allow her physician to continue the prescription. But the fact that Bailey could make the move unilaterally ...

Don Lemon out at CNN: “I am stunned”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

Don Lemon is out at CNN after 17 years with the news network, he announced Monday.The “CNN This Morning” host said he was terminated, writing in a statement, “I am stunned.”“At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network,” Lemon said.CNN also confirmed Lemon’s exit but did not specify whether he was fired.“Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years,” CNN CEO Chris Licht said in a statement. “We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.”©2023 New York Daily News. Visit nydailynews.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

Colorado man who sued Kyle Clark over Jan. 6 coverage settles defamation lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

A Colorado man who marched to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and then sued 9News’ Kyle Clark for defamation over subsequent news coverage settled the lawsuit days before the case will be argued before the Colorado Court of Appeals, according to court records.Chad Burmeister, a Colorado businessman, traveled to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021, and posted publicly on his Facebook page about participating in the march to the U.S. Capitol building, according to court filings.The posts included a photo of himself and another protester captioned, “First guy to storm the capital (sic) today,” which he later edited to read, “Peaceful march to the capital (sic).”The next day, Clark featured the Littleton man on his 9News newscast, using Burmeister’s own social media posts to cast doubt on a state lawmaker’s claim that the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol was not carried out by Trump supporters. The segment included comments from Burmeister that he did not ...

Don Lemon out at CNN: 'I am stunned'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:51:24 GMT

Longtime CNN anchor Don Lemon is out at CNN. On Monday morning, Lemon took to Twitter to announce the news, which apparently blindsided him. "I was informed this morning by my agent that I have been terminated by CNN. I am stunned," Lemon wrote in a post he tweeted. "After 17 years at CNN I would have thought that someone in management would have had the decency to tell me directly. At no time was I ever given any indication that I would not be able to continue to do the work I have loved at the network."Lemon was on the air Monday morning and it appeared that it was business as usual. "It is clear that there are some larger issues at play," his statement continued. "With that said, I want to thank my colleagues and the many teams I have worked with for an incredible run. They are the most talented journalists in the business, and I wish them the best."CNN issued a statement, which was obtained by The New York Times.“CNN and Don have parted ways,” the statement said. “Don will forev...