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Injured hiker airlifted from Mount Colden

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

KEENE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday evening, New York State Police Aviation and DEC Forest Rangers responded to an injured hiker on Mount Colden. The hiker's mother called Ray Brook Dispatch and reported her son fell, hit his head, and sustained an unstable leg injury. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! NYSP Pilot Beck and Rangers O'Connor and Paczkajlo flew to the subject's location. Ranger O'Connor lowered Ranger Praczkajlo to the hiker. The hiker was harnessed, hoisted into the helicopter, and transported to the hospital.Ranger Praczkajlo accompanied the remainder of the hiking party and provided them with water and headlamps.

Narcan available over the counter at NY pharmacies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is now available at major New York pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and Rite Aid. Narcan is a medication that can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Narcan has been available for usage by non-medical personnel to prevent overdoses in New York State since 2006 and has been easier to obtain in New York State since August 2022 due to a statewide pharmacy standing order. According to the office of the Governor, over 35,000 naloxone administrations have been reported to the New York State Department of Health.“The opioid and overdose epidemic has impacted far too many New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. “Alongside harm reduction, preventive, and treatment support programs, the expanded availability of Narcan has saved lives throughout New York State, ...

17-year-old charged with attempted murder in Troy shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 17-year-old was arrested in a shooting that happened on Friday, July 28, that left a 32-year-old victim hospitalized. Police say the victim is now at home recovering. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police said two men were fighting when the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot the victim in the leg in the area of 3rd Street and Congress Street. He sustained a non-life-threatening injury and was released from the hospital. The suspect fled before police arrived.After gaining probable cause for arrest, detectives arranged the suspect's voluntary surrender through family members. 15 college students rescued out of Essex County Charges:Second-degree attempted murderSecond-degree criminal possession of a weaponThe 17-year-old will be arraigned and prosecution will be overseen by the Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office, according to Troy Police.

Governor signs new employee protection bills

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – Governor Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation on Wednesday, September 6, that will expand employee protections in the workplace. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “This legislation will help to ensure that all New Yorkers receive the benefits and protections that allow them to work with dignity,” Governor Hochul said in a statement. “My administration is committed to making our state the most worker-friendly state in the nation. I thank the bill sponsors for their partnership in our mission to establish the strongest and most robust protections right here in New York.”The first legislation expanded freedom of speech and conscience protections for employees. It allows the protection of employees from punishment should they choose to opt out of meetings sponsored by employers concerning views on political and religious matters. The bill passed the Assembly on Saturday, June 10.“Everyone deserves a safe ...

Pottersville woman arrested for welfare fraud

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office arrested a 28-year-old from Pottersville for welfare fraud. Molly Sands was charged with offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree, grand larceny in the third degree, and welfare fraud in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police investigations determined that Sands received an overpayment of $3,976 in SNAP benefits. Sands did not report income wages of a household member on her SNAP application, thus providing false information.Sands was arraigned in the Queensbury Court. She was released pending a future court appearance.

Three teens die after car crashes into a University City home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. -- Three 15-year-old boys died Wednesday morning after a car they were in crashed into a vacant home in the 1000 block of Groby Road at Mulberry Lane. The police say the teens were dead when they arrived at the scene.There is extensive damage to the home on Groby Road. The home is located near Kaufman Park.The 911 call came in at 6:30 a.m. Police found a vehicle embedded in the side of the vacant home. Dallas Thompson with the Missouri State Highway Patrol says they found all three teens deceased inside the vehicle. Fatal and officer-involved crash shuts down two I-70 WB locations Police called the Missouri State Highway Patrol to assist in the investigation. They are trying to determine where the vehicle stopped before the crash and how fast it was going before ramming into the home.The identities of the juveniles have not yet been released. Authorities are still notifying their families about the fatal crash.This is a developing story. More information will ...

Crash closes eastbound I-70 at Wentzville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. -- Eastbound I-70 in Wentzville is closed at Highway A. A MoDOT traffic camera shows a crash involving multiple cars. EMS crews are still on scene. The road closed at around 10 a.m. Wednesday. Traffic is backing up from the scene of the crash. Avoid this area if you can. Take I-64/40 eastbound as an alternate route.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.

Notification stops St. Louis County burglar at woman's home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- A man is facing burglary charges after a woman got a notification telling her he was roaming around her home in the middle of the night. Jasper Emmanuel Williams, 33, was arrested Saturday night.Officers with the North County Cooperative say the woman received the notification while she was away from home. She called the police Saturday to tell them the man was outside the home. Police found Williams inside and placed him under arrest. They found extensive damage to the shower and mirrors. Fatal and officer-involved crash shuts down two I-70 WB locations Williams is also charged with felony property damage. If convicted, he may be sentenced to years in jail or prison and thousands of dollars in fines.

12-year-old boy missing from El Paso County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

A 12-year-old boy last seen Monday in El Paso County has been reported missing.RUNAWAY/MISSING CHILD from the Security/Widefield area: 12-year-old ROMEO LOPEZ. Last seen 9/4/23 at about 9p.m. If seen or if you know where he is, do not approach! Instead contact local your law enforcement. *Possible safety risk* pic.twitter.com/0yWrkJVanO— EPCSheriff (@EPCSheriff) September 6, 2023Romeo Lopez is from the Security-Widefield area of El Paso County southeast of Colorado Springs. He was last seen about 9 p.m. Monday, and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said he is a possible safety risk.Anyone who may have seen him is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Teen with autism missing from Arapahoe County found safe Crime and Public Safety | Fountain police searching for missing 16-year-old girl Crime and Public Safety | 14-year-old girl missing from Larimer County found safe ...

Republican state legislator joins race to unseat Democrat Yadira Caraveo from Congress

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:37 GMT

Rep. Gabe Evans, a freshman Republican state lawmaker from Weld County, is seeking to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo next November in what may be one of the most competitive congressional races in the country.Evans, a Fort Lupton resident who just finished his first session in the state House this spring, announced his bid Wednesday morning. The former police officer is the second Republican entrant in the 2024 race, joining Scott James, a Weld County commissioner and radio host.They’re seeking to unseat Caraveo, who won the new 8th Congressional District seat last November in a narrow victory over state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer.The primary to choose Caraveo’s next Republican opponent is set for June 2024. Kirkmeyer announced in July that she would not seek a rematch against Caraveo, who previously had served in the state House before going to Congress.In a statement, Evans — a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot — accused Democratic President Joe ...