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VSP: Bennington inmate stole medication from medical room

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- An inmate at the Southern State Correction Center in Springfield, Vermont, was found in possession of several controlled substances missing from the center's medical room. Louis Tobin, 36, of Bennington, was issued a citation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police say a joint investigation with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and staff members from the Vermont Department of Corrections was conducted after several missing medications were reported from a medical room. Police say the investigation found Tobin entered the medical room in the "GHI" wing of the prison after finding an unsecured door. He was then found in possession of the controlled substances.Tobin remains in custody due to existing matters not related to this charge.

Gov. Hochul launches bridge strike prevention campaign

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new campaign to prevent and raise awareness of bridge strikes in New York. Between 2021 and 2022, 808 bridge strikes were reported across the state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As part of the program, state police will be coordinating enforcement details with local commercial vehicle inspectors and patrolling areas of known bridge hits with a goal of preventing overpass collisions. In conjunction with police, the Department of Transportation will be raising awareness through social media with their "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" campaign, in an effort to remind drivers that it is their responsibility to know their vehicle height and to avoid bridges that their vehicles are too tall for. “Bridge strikes are potentially hazardous to motorists and first responders and have caused needless inconveniences for local communities – but these incidents are...

Suspect flees after chase in Troy, police searching

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are currently searching for a suspect in a car chase in Troy who fled their vehicle on foot near the Uncle Sam Bikeway. Police say there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public at this point. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to New York State Police, around 8:51 Monday morning, police tried to pull over a car on State Route 40 in Easton. The car failed to comply, prompting a car chase.The pursuit ended near Northern Drive in Troy when the suspect drove their car onto the Uncle Sam Bikeway. Police say the suspect fled the moving car on foot and the car continued to roll off the bike path into a tree. Duo arrested on firearm, drug charges after Schodack traffic stop Police did not find the suspect after searching the area and are still investigating. No one was injured during the incident.

Troy-based artist coming to Lake George gallery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New artwork headed to the gallery by the shores of Lake George comes from just an hour south. An upcoming exhibit at the Lake George Arts Project features Troy-based painted Jeff Wigman. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Wigman's new exhibit, "Excelsior," comes to the Arts Project gallery at the village courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 15. His work uses oil paints, often made by the artist himself. His subject matter varies, sharing the mission of using paint to move past words."It mixes so easily with the eye, ready to become something, making suggestions as if it has its own desires," said Wigman. "Looking closely into it shows something of the mystery of substance and representation altogether, of how the material world conspires with perception, mind, and knowledge to make up our experience.” Gingerbread competition baking on Lake George "Excelsior" will receive a grand opening reception from 4 to ...

OGS: Surplus vehicle and equipment auction in Albany

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) announced an auction of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and other miscellaneous items on Wednesday, November 15, at 9:30 a.m. in Albany. For information on specific items and terms of sale, you may visit the OGS website, email [email protected], or call (518) 457-6335. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The auction will take place at the NYS Office of General Servies, Harriman State Office Campus Auction Lot, at 1220 Washington Avenue in Albany.

Hootie and The Blowfish performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre next summer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Iconic pop-rock band Hootie and The Blowfish will bring their ‘Summer Camp with Trucks' tour to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 1 with 'Collective Soul' and Edwin McCain. Illinois AG blocks push for Metro East county to join Missouri FOX 2 is giving away a pair of tickets every day this week before they go on sale Friday. To get registered, go to the contest page of FOX2Now.com. For a bonus chance to enter, follow @FOX2Now on Instagram.

Domestic animal tests positive for plague, Larimer County officials announce

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

A domestic animal in Larimer County’s Red Feather Lakes area has tested positive for the bubonic plague, health officials announced Thursday.The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment was notified of the test results on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the department said in a Thursday news release.While the news release didn’t specify what animal tested positive, domestic animals include everything from household pets to livestock.According to the health department’s news release, infectious disease experts recommended people exposed to the infected animal for antibiotic treatment to prevent the plague from developing.A NextDoor social media notification and plague health alert signs will be posted in the general area to raise the level of awareness and ask people to take precautions to prevent plague, the news release stated.Both humans and animals can become infected with the bacterial infection without proper precautions.The disease is transmitted to humans thro...

Opinion: How many times must the courts instruct Colorado to respect Christians First Amendment rights?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

“Indeed, exclusion of a preschool is inherently anti-universal, and denying participation based on one’s protected beliefs or speech is not equitable,” wrote U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Domenico when he enjoined the state government from withholding Universal Preschool program funding from or otherwise penalizing Darren Patterson Christian Academy.The Buena Vista school was approved to participate in the state’s new preschool program which provides eligible Colorado preschoolers at least 15 hours of instruction a week at public and private schools. School leaders were concerned that their policies might conflict with the state’s discrimination law and asked the Department for Early Childhood Education for an exemption.Darren Patterson Christian Academy enrolls students of any religious background but only hires Christians who are committed to the school’s mission. The school’s policies on pronouns, dress code, and bathroom use reflect the religious belief that god determines se...

Crash-and-grab freeway robbers were after jewelry: CHP

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

The group of thieves who robbed a driver after deliberately causing a crash on a Los Angeles freeway were after a haul of jewelry, authorities tell KTLA.The shocking robbery, which was captured on video on Oct. 24, unfolded on the eastbound 10 Freeway near Arlington Avenue.According to the California Highway Patrol, a black Dodge Caravan deliberately crashed into a black Alfa Romeo sedan, forcing it into the embankment along the shoulder of the road.  Video: Car plows into group of people in front of L.A. area restaurant With the Alfa Romeo disabled, video recorded by two drivers shows four men wearing dark clothes and masks jumping out of the Caravan and swarming the sedan, grabbing items while the victim was on his knees with his arms raised.Video shared on Citizen shows a group of thieves rob the driver of an Alfa Romeo after a collision on the 10 Freeway in Los Angeles. Oct. 24, 2023. (Citizen)Video shared on Citizen shows a group of thieves rob the driver of an Alfa Romeo aft...

SAG-AFTRA reviewing 'last, best and final' offer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:56:28 GMT

Hollywood studios have presented what is being said as their "last, best, and final offer" to end the months-long SAG-AFTRA strike.The union is reviewing it to see if it's acceptable to bring to their members. On Sunday, SAG-AFTRA updated its members about the ongoing negotiations in a post shared to X, formerly Twitter."The TV/ Theatrical Negotiating Committee analyzed and thoroughly discussed the AMPTP’s counter proposal all day and well into the night and will continue our deliberations on Monday," the update read. "We will keep you updated."Variety reported that on Saturday, the offer was presented during a Zoom meeting between CEOs of major studios and SAG-AFTRA officials. The meeting reportedly lasted about an hour and the union asked for more time to review the offer. West Hollywood thief allegedly stole actress Lily Collins’ wedding ring In the meantime, union members are calling on A-listers to reach out to the CEOs.Chelsea Schwartz posted this message to X and it’s been ...