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Serious crash closes Northway at Exit 9

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Northway northbound is closed at Exit 9 due to a serious crash. The crash took place around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, and at least two people were injured, police said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The exact number of vehicles involved and the number of people injured remains unclear as several other motorists stopped to help, according to police.The roadway will be closed at Exit 9 for an unknown amount of time. Traffic is being rerouted.

Missouri AG continues attacks on St. Louis Circuit Attorney

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday accused St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner of neglecting her duties as a prosecutor while she took nursing classes.It was the latest salvo in Bailey's efforts to remove Gardner from her office, which has struggled to keep up with prosecutions of criminal cases in St. Louis after several assistant prosecutors resigned.Gardner is the city’s first Black prosecutor and a Democrat. Bailey, a Republican, began legal proceedings in February to force her to resign or be removed. He said too many cases, including homicides, are not being prosecuted by an understaffed office.During Wednesday's news conference, Bailey said Gardner's decision to take nursing classes at St. Louis University violated a state law that requires her to focus her full energy and time on her prosecutorial duties. As legal battles mount, Kim Gardner takes nursing classes “Obtaining a nursing degree is not one of her off...

Rockies podcast: German Marquez might have thrown his final pitch for Colorado, and more analysis from a rough opening 30 games

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast presented by BetSafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down Colorado’s ugly start through the first 30 games as the Rockies are on pace for 108 losses.With German Marquez headed for Tommy John surgery, where does the spiraling Rockies rotation go from here? Has Marquez thrown his last pitch in a Rockies uniform? Could Peter Lambert get called up again soon? What are silver linings from the first rough month-plus?Those questions are addressed plus insight into a fan survey for an upcoming Denver Post takeout story on fan disinterest in the club this year in a packed edition of the show.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSS

E. 13th Ave. in Denver’s Capitol Hill closed while officers attempt to contact suspect

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

There’s a large police presence in Denver Capitol Hill neighborhood where officers are trying to “contact a wanted suspect” and East 13th Avenue is shut down between Grant and Logan streets.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Both lanes of U.S. 40 reopened after avalanche near Winter Park ALERT: #Denver officers are attempting to contact a wanted suspect in the 1300 block of N Grant St. Expect a large police presence in the area. 13th Ave. between Grant and Logan is closed. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/n4urrH6o2p— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 3, 2023Police are in the 1300 block of Grant Street and East 13th Avenue is closed between Grant and Logan streets, the Denver Police Department said in a 4:50 p.m. tweet.Motorists and pedestrians should avoid the area if possible.This story will be updated. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.

Disney Parks to host Star Wars themed listening party for May the 4th

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

The Disney Parks’ YouTube channel will host a 24-hour listening party of “the latest hits from around the galaxy” to celebrate May the 4th.DJ Rex, a Star Wars character seen at Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland, will host the listening party, according to the YouTube Page. The new virtual event comes as the Anaheim theme park celebrates Star Wars Month, a celebration of everything Star Wars.The listening party will begin at 9 p.m. and can be streamed here. For those who can't tune into the listening party, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Oga's Cantina: R3X's Playlist #1 and Playlist #2 are available on various streaming platforms. Disneyland fans can listen to music played in the theme parks at home The Disneyland Resort kicked off its Star Wars Month celebration on May 1 with the return of Hyperspace Mountain, “epic encounters," unique Star Wars Month merchandise and themed food and beverage items, according to Disneyland officials.Movie and Star Wars fans alike can also watch Star Wars film...

Thousand Oaks sex offender sentenced to prison for crimes against minors

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

A previously convicted Thousand Oaks sex offender was sentenced to prison for crimes against minors and human trafficking on Tuesday.Robert Ryan McGraa, 41, was sentenced to 15 years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to six felony charges related to human trafficking, possession of child sexual abuse material and luring a minor for a lewd purpose, according to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.In 2019, investigators received a tip that McGraa had child sexual abuse material in his email account. Authorities discovered McGraa possessed “numerous images of prepubescent child females being sexually assaulted by adult males,” according to court documents.He also “actively exchanged these types of images over the internet with other child sexual assault predators,” authorities said.McGraa has a history of convicted sexual crimes against minors, the DA’s office said.In 2005, he was sentenced to 16 months in prison for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor amon...

WeHo robbers armed with AK-47 arrested in Beverly Hills

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

A group of robbers who wielded what appeared to be an AK-47 during a holdup near La Boheme last month have been taken into custody, officials said.The robbery at Santa Monica Boulevard and Orlando Avenue in West Hollywood was reported the night of April 25, but it was a robbery in Beverly Hills that led to the suspects' arrests, said West Hollywood City Manager David Wilson.Beverly Hills police initially said Tuesday that three people held up victims outside of a department store on Beverly Boulevard, with one person armed with an assault-style rifle, though a Wednesday press release said there were four people arrested after a reported robbery and pursuit. They include Briana Threets, 18, and Keymaurie Clark, 26, both of Oakland, and two teens — one boy and one girl both 15 years old. A handgun and a rifle were found in their vehicle, which had also been stolen, according to the BHPD.Keymaurie Clark and Briana Threets are seen in photos released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's ...

Nine Injured in Multi-Car Accident on Del Rosa Avenue [San Bernardino, CA]

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

Multiple Victims Hurt in Red Light Collision near Highland AvenueSAN BERNARDINO, CA (May 3, 2023) – Sunday afternoon, nine victims sustained injuries in a multi-car accident on Del Rosa Avenue.The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., near the intersection of Del Rosa and Highland Avenue.Per reports, the driver of a stolen vehicle ran a red light and struck seven other cars. The driver then exited the stolen car and fled the scene on foot.Crews located multiple occupants suffering from various injuries at the scene. Several victims had to be extricated from their vehicles.Responding paramedics then transported two victims to a nearby trauma center with critical injuries. Seven other occupants also suffered moderate injuries.Based on witness reports, the suspect driver was heading south on Del Rosa Avenue when the crash occurred. At this time, San Bernardino Police have not yet described the suspect.Officials are asking anyone with additional information to contact your local aut...

50 koi fish missing from San Jose park

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

A school of roughly 50 koi fish is missing from a San Jose public garden, city officials said Wednesday.The fish were located at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Kelley Park in the Little Saigon neighborhood. The garden symbolizes San Jose’s sister-city friendship with Okayama, Japan that started in 1965.“The City is heartbroken at the disappearance of these beautiful creatures,” a statement from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department said. “We will provide updates as we receive them.”Koi fish have been stocked since 1966 in the garden, which is based off Korakuen Garden in Okayama. In 2009, more than 200 fish were wiped out by a virus.The koi fish are the second piece of property stolen from the city that has been connected to a sister city. In February, this news organization found an Indian statue was taken from Guadalupe River Park. The statue was given to San Jose by its sister city Pune, India.This story is developing and will be updated.

Florida Republicans ban diversity programs, regulate pronouns

Published Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:58:54 GMT

By Anthony Izaguirre | Associated PressTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans on Wednesday approved bills to ban diversity programs in colleges and prevent students and teachers from being required to use pronouns that don’t correspond to someone’s biological sex, building on top priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.The two proposals were given final passage by the Republican supermajorities in the House and Senate. DeSantis is expected to sign the bills into law.DeSantis, who is expected to announce a presidential campaign in the coming weeks, has driven a hardline conservative agenda as he seeks to bolster support of Republican primary voters ahead of his White House run.The state’s Legislative session, scheduled to end this week, has been dominated by divisive cultural issues, with Republican allies of DeSantis approving his priority bills on sexual orientation, gender identity, race and education that are expected to aid the governor in his presidential ...