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UAlbany hosts Lego challenge for elementary students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany's College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity hosted a free Lego challenge for kids in the Capital Region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Kids at the event walked through different stations and engaged in various Lego challenges related to the theme of pets and animals. Among the challenges was a Sudoku puzzle, creating replicas of various models, or decoding a phrase using Legos. There was also trivia as well as other games and activities. A core theme of the event was showcasing the importance of diversity. The winners of the challenges walked away with balloons, prizes and snacks.

Skidmore College supporting coach after house fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Coach Joe Burke and his family lost everything in a fire last Sunday. As he is back on the basketball court with the Skidmore Thoroughbreds, the college is helping out with donations from their opening game.As head coach of the men's basketball program, Joe Burke is as decorated as they come. Since 2010, he’s led the Thoroughbreds to multiple conference championships and NCAA appearances. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The community knows his son, the community knows Joe. I mean, this team has won so many games, so many championships, and everything through his tenure here," said Lexi Parker while working the game.The Burke family's home was located in the Northern Pines neighborhood of Wilton. The head coach still came out to lead his team for the first game of the season."The second anyone heard about what happened, they immediately were rallying behind him to see what they could do to help ...

Man killed in south St. Louis County road rage shooting, suspect charged

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - St. Louis County Police are investigating a fatal road rage incident that happened Friday at Highway 141 just south of Gravois Bluffs. The suspect is in police custody.  The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Robert Mulkey, 53. of Crystal City, Missouri, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting. Police were called to the scene just after 8 a.m. when drivers in the area called 911 to report a hazard on the road. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuries. St. Louis County Police say that he did not survive the shooting and has been declared deceased. What’s that smell? Behind Missouri’s foul fall odors Police say that the two men were involved in a road rage incident on northbound 141. They stopped their vehicles in the road and got into an argument. According to a probable cause statement obtained by FOX 2, the victim had flicked a ciga...

Taxpayer-funded vans fail to show up for Arnold woman's critical doctor visits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

ARNOLD, Mo. - A patient with horrific medical troubles is struggling to get to the doctor, even though taxpayers are picking up the tab for transportation. Arnold resident Viva Schermesser lost both of her legs due to a medical concern earlier this year. She's in and out of the doctor's office all of the time for visits that are critical to her well-being. Adding insult to injury, it’s hard for Viva to even get to doctor's visits. The problem is, private vans that taxpayers fund to transport her to medical visits just aren’t showing up. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting "They didn't just miss one or two transports," says her daughter Debra Gill. "My mom has been stood up for transportation 13 times [and] nine times in a row. She obviously needs to go to the doctor. She’ll call at 6 o'clock, as soon as they open, to make sure they’re going to be there, and they just stand her up and don’t ever show up."For Viva, it’s beyond disappointing. She's already got e...

Argument leads to deadly St. Louis County business shooting, charges filed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - An argument led to a deadly shooting Friday morning at a St. Louis County business. The suspect is now behind bars. Prosecutors have charged Nolan-Ryan Thomas, 31, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the investigation. Officers from the North County Precinct responded to the shooting at around 11 a.m. in the 11600 block of West Florissant Avenue. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting They discovered a man inside a business with a gunshot wound. Despite being sent to a nearby hospital, the man died of his injuries.According to a probable cause statement obtained by FOX 2, Thomas and the victim ended up in a verbal argument that allegedly led to Thomas punching the victim in the face and shooting him. Police chased a suspect, and then they were caught and taken into custody. Authorities have not yet released the victim's identity. The investigation is ongoing, and further information will be shared as it becomes available....

New details released on missing Tarzana family, woman's torso found in dumpster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

New details were released Friday in the case of a woman's torso that was found in an Encino dumpster on Nov. 8.The remains are believed to be Mei Haskell, 37, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Mei’s husband, Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 35, is suspected of killing her. He was arrested at the Topanga Mall Wednesday night and charged with one count of murder. Samuel is the son of Samuel Haskell III, who was a high-profile agent with Hollywood's William Morris talent agency.He lived in a six-bedroom Tarzana home on the 4100 block of Coldstream Terrace with his wife, their three young sons and Mei’s parents — Gaoshan Li, 72, and YanXiang Wang, 64.Mei, along with her parents, are all missing, authorities said.Samuel Bond Haskell IV, 35, is suspected of killing his wife, Mei Haskell, 37, after a torso was found in a dumpster in Encino on Nov. 8, 2023. (Samuel Haskell/Los Angeles Police Department)Mei Haskell's parents, Yanxiang Wang (left) and Gaoshen Li (right) are seen in p...

Suspect arrested after high-speed chase in Ventura County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

A suspect was arrested after a high-speed chase in Ventura County on Friday night.It's unclear what the man was initially wanted for as California Highway Patrol units trailed closely behind the vehicle.The chase started on the southbound 5 Freeway, down the Grapevine and eventually ended on the westbound 126 Freeway after authorities successfully deployed a spike strip to disable the vehicle's front tire.The suspect hits speeds of around 90 miles per hour throughout the pursuit.A pursuit surrenders to CHP officers in Ventura County on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)The suspect of a pursuit surrenders to CHP officers as his dog follows him in Ventura County on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)A pursuit surrenders to CHP officers in Ventura County on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)The suspect of a pursuit surrenders to CHP officers as his dog follows him in Ventura County on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)The suspect of a pursuit surrenders to CHP officers as his dog follows him in Ventura County on Nov. 10, 2023. (KTLA)A pu...

Dog killed, pedestrian injured after San Mateo hit-and-run

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

(KRON) -- A dog was killed, and a pedestrian was injured after a felony hit-and-run on Friday morning in San Mateo, the San Mateo Police Department announced in a press release. Around 8:31 a.m., police were informed about a pedestrian who was hit by a vehicle at the intersection of 42nd Avenue and Edison Street.The pedestrian was seen lying in the middle of the intersection bleeding, according to SMPD. Police said the pedestrian was walking his daughter's dog "Lola." The pet died at the scene. The driver fled before police arrived.Photos from the scene were posted by SMPD (see below). Police: Man arrested on elderly abuse charges after he ‘terrorized’ parents in Redwood City (San Mateo Police Department)(San Mateo Police Department)(San Mateo Police Department)The suspect in connection to the hit-and-run was identified as 31-year-old San Mateo man Armen Grigorian. He was arrested in San Carlos around 3:26 p.m. when officers located the white Toyota Tacoma Grigorian was driving. ...

Oklahoma beats Mississippi Valley State 82-43 behind Otega Oweh’s career-high 20 points

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Otega Oweh scored a career-high 20 points, Sam Godwin had 12 points and 11 rebounds and Oklahoma beat Mississippi Valley State 82-43 on Friday night.Oweh was 8 of 11 from the field and Godwin made 5 of 6 shots, but the rest of their teammates were 16 of 46 for a total of 46%. Mississippi Valley State shot just 32% (17 of 53).Oklahoma had two 9-0 runs in the first half to help take a double-digit lead after the first 10 minutes. Le’Tre Darthard started a 13-0 run with a four-point play and Oweh capped it with a 3-pointer to make it 44-17 with 2:15 left before halftime. The Sooners led 50-23 at the break. The Sooners scored 11 straight points in the second half for a 41-point lead.Rivaldo Soares added 11 points and Darthard finished with 10 for Oklahoma (2-0). Seven different Sooners made a 3-pointer, with Darthard making a team-high three.Rayquan Brown scored 14 points for Mississippi Valley State (0-2).Oweh and Javian McCollum combined for 37 points in the seaso...

Garcia, Ihnen lead the way for Minnesota in lopsided win over UTSA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:37:04 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Dawson Garcia scored 22 points and Isaiah Ihnen never missed from the floor and scored 20 points and Minnesota throttled UTSA 102-77 on Friday night.Minnesota never trailed and built a 54-30 lead at halftime.Garcia made 7 of 14 shot attempts and all seven of his foul shots. Ihnen went 7-for-7 shooting — including 5 for 5 from 3 — only missing 1 of 2 foul shots. Reserve Cam Christie scored 18 points, Joshua Ola-Joseph scored 12 and reserve Mike Mitchell Jr. 11 for the Golden Gophers (2-0).Minnesota shot 30 for 55 (54.5%) including 14 for 29 (48.3%) from 3-point range. Dre Fuller Jr. scored 16 points and collected nine rebounds for UTSA (1-1). Additionally, reserve guard PJ Carter scored 15 points, Adante Holiman 14 and Trey Edmonds 12 for the Roadrunners.___ Get poll alerts and updates on AP Top 25 basketball throughout the season. Sign up here ___ AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-bas...