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Scavenger hunt in Glens Falls this weekend

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A Glens Falls area community foundation celebrates 100 years of service to three counties this year. The city is celebrating by hosting a scavenger hunt downtown at City Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A family scavenger hunt is coming to City Park in Glens Falls from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 20, hosted by Tri-County United Way and Glens Falls National Bank. Registration is $50 for a team of 1-4 hunters; and comes with a t-shirt and a chance to win prizes.The scavenger hunt is designed for families to go at their own pace. The quest includes virtual trips and video challenges, lore about local companies, Glens Falls city landmarks, and facts about United Way. After the hunt reaches its end, a community celebration will run from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., including children's entertainment, fair food, food trucks and live music. 42 Degrees closes Glens Falls, Malta locations Scavengers...

Capital Region districts revise school safety plans following swatting incidents

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Since a state-wide swatting hoax locked down schools for hours March 30, many districts have gone back to the drawing board refining their safety techniques.East Greenbush Central School District Superintendent Jeff Simons says even though the active shooter calls weren’t real, it was a very real learning experience."The timing of it. The notification from law-enforcement that we needed to move into a lockdown occurred right at the same time that kids were being bussed onto our elementary school campuses," he explains to NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton.He says the district has a strong notification system in and out of the schools, cameras on every corner to catch intruders, and a password-protected digital system that can lockdown all seven district schools in seconds. The safety plan for the coming school year is open for public comment over the summer break. It now also includes mixing up lockdown drills."It’s not always going to be at a convenie...

Rock band Daughtry set to perform in Rutland

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The rock band Daughtry is coming to Rutland for its "Bare Bones" tour. The band is set to perform at the Paramount Theatre on August 28 at 7 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Daughtry is fronted by Chris Daughtry, who placed fourth on the fifth season of American Idol. The band is best known for the songs "Over You," "It's Not Over," "Home," and "Waiting for Superman."Special guest Ayron Jones will be opening for the band. Tickets are currently on sale on the Paramount Theatre website.

Albany man arrested with loaded handgun on Quail Street

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been charged after he was found to be illegally possessing a loaded handgun. The man, Tamir Tunnell, 23, was arrested by Albany Police Department on May 16. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 6:30 p.m. on May 16, police patrol officers stopped Tunnell in the area of Quail Street and First Street in regard to an ongoing investigation. During the stop, officers found Tunnell to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun that was concealed in his waistband. Tunnell was taken into custody after the firearm was recovered by police. He was charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Hussain guilty of manslaughter in Schoharie limo crash trial Tunnell was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Disabled car on I-787 cleared

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, the disabled car on I-787 southbound, north of Exit 6; NY 32; Wards Lane in Colonie has been cleared.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Whitehall man arrested twice within two days

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, a Whitehall man was arrested on Wednesday and is accused of possessing a stolen excavator and trailer. On Thursday, he was arrested again for additional charges. Jerrick Jones, 37, is charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say an investigation found Jones was in possession of a 2015 Kubota excavator and a 2009 Cross Country flatbed trailer that were reported stolen out of Troy in October 2022. Deputies say the excavator and trailer reportedly have an estimated value of over $3,000. Later on Thursday, Jones was arrested again for alleged drug possession, illegal firearm possession, and criminal use of drug paraphernalia. Pickleball world record chaser stopping in Albany Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance (two counts)Criminal posses...

Plans scrapped for Carl's Drive-In burger & go-kart complex in O'Fallon

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Plans for a large-scale entertainment complex in O'Fallon, one with visions of a burger stand and go-kart track, are no longer in the works. Carl’s Drive-In, a burger joint that has served the St. Louis region for more than 60 years, announced plans last year to build the complex. Plans for the proposed venue were also approved by the O'Fallon City Council. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County David Kraemer, owner of the Carl's Drive-In franchise, tells FOX 2 the plan for the complex is "dead," though he declined to comment further. Initially, the complex was proposed near Highway DD and an exit off of Highway 40. Carl's Drive-In had teamed up with SkyView Partners, LLC, a St. Louis-based amusement ride supplier, to plan non-restaurant elements, like the go-kart racetrack and a giant slide. FOX 2 has reached out to a SkyView Partners, LLC communications spokesperson for comment, though has not yet heard back.

Hazelwood man charged in violent attacks of partner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo. - A Hazelwood man accused in two violent attacks against his partner earlier this month is behind bars on felony charges. St. Louis County prosecutors have charged Aaron Gorman, 40, with first-degree assault, two counts of domestic assault and armed criminal action in the investigation. According to the Hazelwood Police Department, the attacks happened on May 7 and May 11 in the 9000 block of Dunn Road. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County According to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Gorman punched and kicked his partner on May 7, leading to treatment for bruises and lacerations. On May 11, Gorman struck his partner in the face several times. During the second attack, police say one man tried to break up the situation and briefly placed Gorman in a chokehold. Gorman reportedly grabbed a knife and struck the man in the face, leading to lacerations. Gorman was arrested on March 12 after a warrant was issued. Cl...

Denver Museum of Nature and Science to close American Indian Cultures Hall, deeming it still “problematic”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

Denver Museum of Nature and Science officials are preparing to close their North American Indian Cultures Hall, deeming it “problematic” despite years of consultations, updates, and changes meant to improve displays.“We understand that the Hall reinforces harmful stereotypes and white, dominant culture,” museum vice president Liz Davis said in a letter sent to members on Wednesday.At the front of the Hall in the museum east of downtown Denver, visitors will be able to read a “healing statement” — written “after taking into account the concerns expressed by the community,” Davis said in the letter.That statement declares that “within this space, the Museum perpetuates racist stereotypes by portraying Indigenous people in dioramas as if they exist only in the past, using inaccurate names for sovereign nations (regardless of government recognition), and displaying their belongings without ongoing consent or respectful attribution.&#...

Sonora takeover of Elvis Cinemas’ Arvada space revives Colorado bilingual movie culture

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:26:47 GMT

The decor can’t help but grab attention: golden-hued, sun-patterned doors; curving glass-block walls; and gleaming metallic finishes along a hallway that recalls the launch tunnel from Disneyland’s “Space Mountain” ride.But the core of Sonora Cinemas, the bilingual exhibitor that will officially reopen in the former Elvis Cinemas space at 5157 W. 64th Ave. in Arvada on May 30, is not what’s visible.“It’s not just about the language, it’s about the culture,” said Louis Sullivan Olmos, film buyer and general manager for Sonora Cinemas Colorado. “And by that we mean not just serving our community, but bringing that open, family feeling and level of comfort to Spanish speakers.”Sonora, formerly known as Cinema Latino, is the only Colorado exhibitor dedicated to showing first-run films in both Spanish and English, with a 50/50 balance, owners said. That includes Spanish overdubs of blockbusters such as “Guardians of ...