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Rutland man sentenced for illegal gun possession

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Rutland man was sentenced to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing two handguns as a convicted felon. Craig Wilkins, 38, was sentenced on Thursday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), on October 31, 2021, Rutland Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a grocery store parking lot after someone called in that two people appeared unconscious inside of a car. When police arrived, they identified Wilkins in the driver's seat.Police said both were conscious but appeared to be under the influence of drugs. When asked to step out of the car, the DOJ says a round of ammunition fell to Wilkins' feet. He was prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms or ammunition because of prior Vermont felony convictions for distributing narcotics, per the DOJ. Three arrested following Milton hammer disturbance Authorities impounded the car...

Memorial Day parade set for Crandall Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls and the town of Queensbury are coming together this Memorial Day weekend to honor veterans in both communities. A parade will proceed through town on Monday, May 29, running along Glen Street from Maple Street to Crandall Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The 2023 Glens Falls/Queensbury Memorial Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Glen Street, ending at Crandall Park's Victory & Peace monument. This year's parade will be led by grand marshals Tim Benner, a Glens Falls local and U.S. Army veteran; Harriet Rogers, a Glens Falls resident and U.S. Coast Guard veteran; and Mike Varmette, a Lake Luzerne local and veteran of the Marine Corps.The Queensbury High School Band will perform, led by director Jim Cirillo. The theme of this year's parade is "Let's Remember and Honor the Fallen." This year's keynote speaker is John Taflan, a United States Military Academy at West Poi...

Carnival opens at Cook Park in Colonie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Gillette Shows Carnival has opened at Cook Park in Colonie. The event will run from May 18 through May 29. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The carnival will feature rides, games and a wide variety of food vendors. There is no admission fee to attend, however $25 unlimited rides wristbands are available every day. The festival will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays. Gillette Shows will then be bringing their carnival to Via Port in Rotterdam starting June 1 through June 11. Albany’s 2023 Alive at Five concert series lineup announced For more information, visit Gillette Shows.

Parkhurst Field opening on Saturday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Parkhurst Field in Gloversville will be opening on Saturday at 9 a.m. To celebrate the new grandstands and premier field, opening ceremonies will include the Parkhurst Field first pitch, followed by little league opening ceremonies. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! All attendees are invited to stick around afterward to watch players participate in The Cubby Faville Memorial Fund Home Run Derby. The Parkhurst Field is located at 54 Harrison Street in Gloversville.

Restaurant with Scandinavian twist opens in Greene County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

ROUND TOP, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new restaurant has opened in Round Top. Julia's Local serves seasonal classic American food, with a Scandinavian twist. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Julia's Local is owned by Norwegian chef Henning Nordanger and long-time Round Top resident Julia Joern. Nordanger also owns Henning’s Local in Sullivan County.The restaurant, located at 1507 Hearts Content Road, was originally a family home and German bakery for about 50 years. The owners had renovated the restaurant space for four years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guilderland’s Tesoro Italian Restaurant set to close Julia's Local has its own one-acre culinary garden and uses those fresh ingredients in its dishes. The menu changes daily with the harvest in the garden, but could include steak, pork belly, duck, chicken liver pâté, and roasted vegetables. The restaurant also serves a variety of cocktails, wine and beer. You can vi...

This U-City restaurant has the best Chinese food in Missouri, food writers say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Chinese food hits the spot for many on any given night, though new research reveals that one Chinese restaurant in St. Louis County hits the spot better than anywhere else in Missouri. A team from LoveFood.com recently compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in every state. Their choices were based on reviews, awards and accolades, plus the first-hand experience of their food-writing team. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County According to LoveFood.com, the best Chinese food in Missouri is served at Wonton King in University City. Located at 8116 Olive Boulevard, Wonton King prides itself on Hong Kong-style food, offering dishes with beef, pork, seafood and many other specialties. Of course, there are common Chinese food selections available too, like Kung Pao chicken, dumplings and chow mein. Wonton King is family-owned and has been earning accolades locally since at least 2009. Close Thanks ...

Three Missouri cities make 'Best Places to Live' list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The publication U.S. News and World Report is known for their rankings. The magazine has made a name for itself ranking schools. Now, they have a list for the 150 best places to live in the United States. Three Missouri cities made this year's list.How does U.S. News & World Report come up with their city rankings? They evaluate metro areas based on factors like quality of life, value, desirability, and job market. Data from various sources is used to calculate scores for each index, and the weighting is determined by a public survey. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County Washington University and several other top schools say that they will no longer participate in the medicals schools list. Critics also allege that the rankings reward schools with money and prestige. They do not accurately reflect on the true value of the institutions. No cities have opted out of the rankings, so far.So, what Missouri cities made the list, and wh...

Woman dies in overnight DeSoto house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

DESOTO, Mo. - An investigation is underway after one woman died overnight in a DeSoto house fire. The fire happened in the 4300 block of Dock Drive. A medical examiner is working to identify the victim, who died from her injuries at the home. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the fire likely started "accidentally in a bedroom." It's unclear what led up to the fire, though investigators so not believe it was suspicious. Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Ballwin man invited to White House for Eid al-Fitr celebration

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Like most people, Nauman Wadalawala is accustomed to junk email. So one can understand his initial reaction to a recent message in his inbox.“I opened my email, and all of the sudden, I just see, ‘The President and Dr. Biden request the pleasure of your company at a celebration,’” he said.It turns out that the email was the real deal. The White House invited Wadalawala and about 400 other Muslims across the United States to an Eid al-Fitr celebration to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.So of the nearly 3.5 million Muslims in the United States, why was this man from Ballwin, who is also a husband and father, selected?Wadalawala, 37, works as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. He prosecutes federal crimes and is a member of the office’s Violent Crimes Unit. Prior to that, he worked on narcotics cases. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County However, the invitation to the White House had nothing to do w...

Illinois lawmakers, advocacy groups react to Supreme Court denying emergency challenge on state assault weapon ban

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:36:54 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- On Wednesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court declined issuing any emergency order to stop Illinois' assault weapons ban, prompting many reactions from Illinois lawmakers and advocates on both sides. Supreme Court won’t put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) said he's pleased with their decision to let the law he signed earlier this year stand while courts continue to hear legal arguments."The gun lobby has insisted on every legal maneuver to block this law, refusing to acknowledge that lives will be saved by this important piece of legislation," the governor said. "Despite these challenges, I remain confident that the assault weapons ban will be upheld and will create a safer Illinois for our residents."Other lawmakers who advocated for the ban applauded the Supreme Court's decision. “The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a positive step toward further ensuring military-style weapons – designed for w...