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City of Kyle to honor Vietnam Veterans

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

KYLE, Texas (KXAN) – To honor Texas veterans of the Vietnam War who died after returning to the United States, The City of Kyle will host "The Wall That Heals" exhibit from May 4 through 7 at Lake Kyle Park. The In Memory program, founded by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), will feature an honor roll display at The Wall That Heals and feature names and photos of the veterans. “We want to honor as many Vietnam Veterans from Hays County as possible,” said American Veterans Post 115 Commander Kerman Hammond. “If your loved one served in Vietnam, returned home and later died – we want to be able to proudly display their name and photo in our community." Veterans honored through In Memory will have their name and photo on display as well as an online personal remembrance page with biographic information. Applicants will receive a printed tribute certificate and an invitation to In Memory weekend in Washington D.C. Submissions were due on Tuesday Apr. 4 and required proof of service...

Cheerleaders shot after one says she got into wrong car

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

ELGIN, Texas (AP) — A man shot and wounded two cheerleaders in a Texas supermarket parking lot after one of them said she mistakenly got into his car thinking it was her own — the latest in a string of recent U.S. shootings apparently sparked by someone showing up at the wrong place.The shooting in Elgin, east of Austin, happened early Tuesday in a parking lot that serves as a carpool pickup spot for members of the Woodlands Elite Cheer Company, team owner Lynne Shearer said.Heather Roth, one of four team members transferring rides in the lot after practice, said she got out of her friend’s car and into a car she thought was hers, but there was a stranger in the passenger seat, KTRK-TV reported. She said she panicked and got back into her friend’s car, but the man got out of his vehicle and approached. She said she tried to apologize through her friend’s car window, but the man threw up his hands, pulled out a gun and opened fire.Roth was grazed by a bullet and was treated at the sc...

SPD: Four arrested after shots fired, attempted break-in incident

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four people were arrested after an attempted home invasion with shots fired, according to the Schenectady Police Department. Legrant Foster (28, Troy), Pierre Thompson (23, Schenectady), Monique Serrano (30, Schenectady), and David Jackson (28, Schenectady), each face charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 10:27 p.m., Schenectady Police responded to an attempted home invasion on Kings Road with reports of shots fired. Police say several suspects tried to force entry into the home, breaking into the breezeway. Two adult residents in the home shot at the suspects as they were breaking in, appearing to strike one of them, according to police. Police say the suspects fled, and multiple shell casings were found by evidence technicians on the scene. Police identify fatality in East Greenbush fire While searching the area for suspects, Schenectady Police say they received word ...

Vermont man wanted in White Creek rape case

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

WHITE CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New York State Police have put out an arrest warrant stemming from a rape case in the Washington County town of White Creek. Jason Brownell, 21, is wanted on a count of rape in the first degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Anyone with information regarding Brownell's whereabouts is asked to contact state police directly at (518) 583-7000, or by email to [email protected]. Residents are advised against taking any other direct action, or posting about Brownell's whereabouts on Facebook.Police say Brownell is a resident of Vermont, but frequently visits parts of New York. Washington County borders the state.

When do the Capital Region's mini-golf courses open?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With summer quickly approaching, some mini-golf courses are already open for the season, while others are preparing to open. Here's when the Capital Region's mini-golf courses opened or when they are going to open. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Pirate’s Hideout, 175 Guideboard Road in WaterfordOpened March 24The Fun Spot, 1035 Route 9 in QueensburyOpened in AprilFunPlex Fun Park, 589 Columbia Turnpike in East GreenbushOpened April 1Players Park, 1012 Ballston Lake Road in Clifton ParkOpened April 7All 4 Fun, 1050 Troy Schenectady Road in LathamOpened April 12Goony Golf, 2059 Route 9 in Lake GeorgeOpened April 13The Wind-Chill Factory & Mini-Golf, 3 Trieble Avenue in Ballston SpaOpened April 14Hillbilly Fun Park, 10375 Route 149 in Fort AnnOpening April 28Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf, 1089 Route 9 in Queensbury and 2115 Route 9 in Lake GeorgeOpening the last week of AprilGobbler’s Knob Family F...

Mohawk Chevrolet to host pet adoption clinic

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mohawk Chevrolet will host a pet adoption clinic at their Ballston Spa dealership on Sunday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over twenty adoption agencies from the Capital Region will be in attendance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and fun activities will be abundant for the whole family. This event looks to bring awareness to the importance of pet adoption and finding pets a loving home.

What does it take to own wooded property?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Events are on the way for any and all property owners with forested land in Warren County, as well as those interested in owning their own woodlot. The county Soil and Water Conservation District, a key player in the region's natural ecology, is hosting workshops to educate those who own a small slice of woodland. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Our region has experienced a significant turnover of land ownership in recent years, and this workshop has been developed to introduce attendees to information that can assist them in making informed decisions and learn where to go for forestry assistance," said District Manager Jim Lieberum.A woodlot ownership workshop is set for Saturday, June 3, at SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury. At the workshop, nine speakers will talk about everything to do with woodlots, from reasons to own one to how to manage the land. Registration costs $10, and closes after M...

St. Louis Cardinals, FOX 2 meteorologists enjoy 'Weather Day' at Busch Stadium

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

St. Louis weather from Meteorologist Angela Hutti:ST. LOUIS - Wednesday is 'Weather Day' at Busch Stadium! FOX 2 and KPLR 11 meteorologists are teaming up with the St. Louis Cardinals for this one-of-a-kind event. Before Wednesday's game, our meteorologists will host a special weather program on the field for students and teachers. Also, they've got some big cutouts of their heads to pass around to fans!St. Louis Cardinals and FOX 2 meteorologists team up for 'Weather Day' at Busch StadiumSt. Louis Cardinals and FOX 2 meteorologists team up for 'Weather Day' at Busch StadiumSt. Louis Cardinals and FOX 2 meteorologists team up for 'Weather Day' at Busch StadiumSt. Louis Cardinals and FOX 2 meteorologists team up for 'Weather Day' at Busch StadiumAlso, as of Wednesday the Cardinals have announced a new partnership with FOX 2 and KPLR 11 that designates both outlets as the team's official weather forecast partners.  As partners, FOX 2 and KPLR 11 will produce a weather forecast that wi...

As Nolan Arenado joins elite company, rookie card sells for tens of thousands

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

TIGARD, Ore. - Nolan Arenado has set a standard for offensive and defensive production rarely attained in baseball. With the bat and on the field, he's reached several new milestones, and it hasn't gone unnoticed.One of Arenado's earliest baseball cards recently fetched tens of thousands of dollars in an auction. Top story: Trial date set in case to remove Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner According to the PWCC Marketplace, an autographed 2010 Bowman Chrome Prospects Red Refractor rookie card of Arenado sold for $35,400. It's the highest-selling Arenado baseball card of all-time. Arenado’s record-breaker card features his autograph in blue ink and an image of him as a Colorado Rockies prospect mid-swing. PSA graded the card a 9 Mint in a scale of 10. Photo provided by: PWCC MarketplacePhoto provided by: PWCC MarketplaceThe big sale comes after Arenado recently 300 career home runs and 10 Gold Gloves. He became one of just eight active players with that many home runs and also one of j...

St. Louis man gets 50 years for killing security guard during bank robbery

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:16:28 GMT

East St. Louis -- A St. Louis man is sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing a security guard during a bank robbery in August 2021.Jaylan Quinn, 23, was sentenced after pleading guilty to bank robbery and murder. After 50 years, Quinn will serve five years on parole. He is also ordered to pay $7,280.Quinn worked with Andrew R. Brinkley, 21, of St. Louis, and entered First Bank in East St. Louis at 350 River Park Drive with masks on at around 4 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2021. The note that they handed to the teller demanded cash and said that one of them had a bomb strapped to their chest. After they got the money, they headed for the door.The victim, Ted Horn, 56, of Libory, Illinois, was working as a security guard at the bank. Quinn shot Horn while leaving the bank with Brinkley in a white Lexus sedan. Horn died at the scene. Top story: Trial date set in case to remove Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner The next day, FBI agents arrested Brinkley and Quinn at Brinkley’s home in St. Louis. T...