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Home badly damaged in fire in Belmont Cragin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

CHICAGO — A home on the city's Northwest Side was badly damaged in a fire that broke out on Monday afternoon.According to the Chicago Fire Department, the blaze started at a home in the 5100 block of West Schubert Avenue in the Belmont Cragin neighborhood.Fire officials were able to put out the flames shortly after arriving on the scene. 2 men accused of stealing over $750 worth of merchandise from Oak Brook Macy’s Initial reports by CFD indicated that someone may have been trapped inside the burning home, however, crews later determined that nobody was inside at the time.According to fire crews, the home was badly damaged and it is currently unclear what started the blaze.Fire officials have not provided details on if the home was habitable or if the residents were displaced.

Palestinian students recovering after being shot in Vermont

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Three Palestinian students are recovering in the hospital, after being shot in Burlington, Vermont Saturday night."This horrific unprovoked attack was a tragic violation of the values and character of this welcoming inclusive community," Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger said.Jason Eaton, 48, pleaded not guilty Monday to three counts of attempted murder. He is accused of shooting Tahseen Ahmad, Kenan Abdulhamid and Hisham Awartani."They had no knowledge of this individual, had not encountered him before. He stepped off a porch and produced a firearm and began discharging that firearm," Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad said.This shooting comes amid concerns of increasing hate crimes since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.In a statement, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said "this cycle of fear, intimidation, and violence must end. It is unacceptable."Attorney General Merrick Garland says the ATF and the FBI are helping with this case."That investigation, including whe...

MSP Customs seizes syringes of unapproved ‘vaginal tightening gel’

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say a shipment of packages marked as “vaginal tightening gel” was seized last week at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.The shipment, which arrived Nov. 20 from Hong Kong and was bound for a Woodbury residence, contained 2,536 syringes filled with a gel. The pink packets appeared ready for resale, the agency said in a Monday statement.The items were seized for violating the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Had these items been sold, the total domestic value would have been more than $19,000, according to the agency.“This dangerous shipment is another example of someone using unregulated gels to prey on unknowing consumers with false promises,” LaFonda Sutton-Burke, director of operations for CBP’s Chicago field office, said in the statement. “Not knowing what you are inserting in your body can be deadly, and consumers believe they are getting a discount, when in fact they are purchasing an inferior product with unapprov...

NYS announces $100m to repair roads impacted by weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State officials were at the NYSDOT Waterford Fleet Facility on Monday to announce $100 million dollars in state funding for roadway repaving and resiliency enhancements. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “With the increased frequency of severe weather, brought on by climate change, the need for this funding has truly never been more important," said New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez.“Here in the Capital Region, this is going to provide $8.7 million to renew key stretches of about seven roads, including routes 20, 23A, and 28N,” Dominguez added.Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Jackie Bray discussed how her agency identifies and allocates services to areas that are about to be impacted by weather events. As the season approaches, she advised the public to take their yearly personal precautions sooner rather than later, such as putti...

Suspect in attempted murder of three Palestinian Americans allegedly from Syracuse area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- New information from Burlington Police indicates that the suspect in the weekend shooting of three Palestinian Americans near the University of Vermont campus allegedly came from the Syracuse area.At a noon press conference, Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad detailed the investigation that led to the arrest of 48-year-old Jason J. Eaton less than 24 hours after he allegedly opened fire from his apartment porch at the three men, who were spending their Thanksgiving break in Burlington. Suspect in shooting of 3 men of Palestinian descent near the University of Vermont pleads not guilty "We believe that he arrived sometime in the summer and has not been a resident here for long. We believe he came from the Syracuse area and we have made contact with people who knew him there. We are working on developing whether or not there are additional records in other places," said Chief Murad Murad said officers did not encounter Eaton as they canvassed the apartment...

Colonie Police investigating fatal Central Avenue crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Colonie Police Department announced they are investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist. The accident occurred on Central Avenue on November 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday at 11:35 a.m., police responded to the area of Central Avenue and Elmwood Street for the report of a crash. The initial investigation determined that a bicyclist, identified as Joseph Crandall, 62, of Colonie, and the driver of a pickup truck were both traveling eastbound in the curb lane on Central Avenue when the truck struck the rear of the bicycle, resulting in Crandall being ejected. According to police, the driver called 911 immediately and nearby pedestrians attempted to provide aid to Crandall, but he succumbed to his injuries on the scene. Crandall was reportedly using the lane properly while wearing reflective clothing, but did not have a helmet on. Halfmoon man charged with assault Police say i...

Off the Beaten Path: Klubhouse Kafe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Located inside the Route Fore Golf Center, you’ll find a new eatery aiming to be a “hole in one” for local families. Klubhouse Kafe opened its doors one month ago. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! While the restaurant caters to golfers visiting the facility, the goal is to serve Capital Region families a good meal year-round. In addition to dining in, they offer pick up and delivery to a 15-mile radius.On the menu, they offer pizza, quesadillas, desserts and chicken wings. They have a daily special of chicken wings for 99 cents each. Off the Beaten Path: The Gnome Bistro Klubhouse Kafe is located at 391 N. Greenbush Rd. in Troy. The establishment is open 7 days a week.

Police: Missing woman was located safe and sound

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In an update released around 1:40 p.m., the North Greenbush Police Department confirmed that Emily Dziamba has been located safe and sound. Dziamba, 30, was reported missing on Sunday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! North Greenbush Police share their gratitude and appreciation for the public's assistance.

Warmer temperatures expected this week, followed by showers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Monday's sunshine was deceiving; it’s chilly outside. After our first snowflakes of the season fell over the weekend, the winter feel is here. Highs will continue to ride below normal on Tuesday, with widespread upper 30s for the top temps. It’s going to look nice, but it'll be cold. A quick switch in the winds late Tuesday will bring warming air Wednesday and highs in the 50s. After that, there will be an increase in rain chances starting on Thursday, followed by isolated showers this weekend. St. Louis radar: See a map of current weather here

FBI asks for info on KC-area doctor charged with child porn

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:47 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for the public's help as it investigates a Kansas City-area doctor facing child pornography charges. Brian Aalbers, a pediatric neurology specialist, has been charged in federal court with one count of attempted production of child pornography. He's currently in federal custody. Court documents say police recovered more than 20,000 images from a device that belongs to the former Overland Park Regional Medical Center doctor. 2 killed, bus stop destroyed after high-speed crash in Kansas City Police initially received a report in October from an unidentified caller who said they'd found hidden cameras, court records say. Aalbers arrived at the scene but didn't speak to police. He was released, pending further investigation. A week later, the same reporting party told police Aalbers was sending concerning text messages. He was taken to a local hospital for voluntary mental health treatment. Hospital security took multip...