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Fort Edward man sentenced to 8 years in prison

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- David T. Henderson, 47, of Fort Edward, was sentenced to 8 years in prison after being convicted of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. He also had drug charges from Washington County. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested Henderson following an investigation into drug deals across multiple counties. A search of Henderson's car yielded a half kilo of cocaine and fentanyl pills. Henderson has at least five prior felony drug convictions. Upon release from prison, Henderson will serve three years of post-release supervision. His vehicle was also forfeited to be used for law enforcement purposes.

Police respond to Lake George for a reported stabbing

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tony Velasquez, 47, was arrested following a reported stabbing at the Travelodge in Lake George on Monday afternoon. Velasquez allegedly stabbed the victim in the face and fled into the woods behind the hotel. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police located Velasquez in Lake George Village and charged him with second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. Police say the victim was not known to Velasquez and that the attack appears to be unprovoked. The victim was located and treated by Lake George EMS. He was then transported to the Glens Falls Hospital for further treatment.Velasquez was arraigned at Warren County CAP Court. He was released and is scheduled to return to Lake George Town Court at a later date.

U.S. Steel idles steelmaking at Granite City Works ‘indefinitely’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Up to a thousand employees at U.S. Steel's Granite City Works plant could be out of a job this holiday season, as the steel producer announced Tuesday that it would idle the facility indefinitely.In a statement, a spokesperson for U.S. Steel said the Granite City mill is being idled "in order to help ensure melt capacity is balanced with our order book" and will meet demand by leveraging its active iron and steelmaking plants.Employees at the Granite City facility who may be affected have been notified of these changes, according to the spokesperson. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Meanwhile, shares of U.S. Steel are up more than 53% over the past five years as the company solicits potential buyers.Illinois State Re...

St. Louisans weigh in on radioactive contamination, efforts in DC to fund victims

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

WASHINGTON - A small group of St. Louisans made a trip to the nation's capitol on Tuesday to lobby for legislation that could compensate victims of radioactive contamination.Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley introduced legislation earlier this year to fund victims who suffered an autoimmune virus, a genetic disorder, or cancer because of radioactive contamination in the St. Louis area.Hawley spoke on the issue in front of Congress members Tuesday, vouching to expand coverage under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act through an annual defense policy bill. Hawley claims he will vote against the defense bill before the Senate and "use every available means to slow its passage unless it includes compensation for the victims of nuclear contamination in Missouri." "This is a world issue, and I can tell you for me, it's the No. 1 priority. That will be reflected in my actions in court," said Hawley to Nexstar DC correspondent Raquel Martin ahead of Tuesday's proceedings. U.S. Steel idl...

SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School seeks Angel Tree donations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's East St. Louis Charter High School is accepting Angel Tree donations.Organizers have a goal of $15,000 for this year's campaign. The school says the tree follows their mission to impact the educational and economic lives of East St. Louis students.Recipients say they have received warm coats and clothes with the school logo along with much-needed school supplies in the past. They say the gifts give them a personal connection with the school in very realistic ways.For more information on how to get involved, click here.

Missouri scratchers player reveals $100,000 prize

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

MEXICO, Mo. -- A Missouri Lottery player is $100,000 richer after buying a ticket on an impulse. The player scratched off the $20 Sizzling Riches ticket while pumping gas to reveal the prize.The ticket was purchased at the Fastlane convenience store on Clark Street in Mexico, Missouri. He plans to pay for the last year of his daughter's college education with the winnings.There are still two more $100,000 prizes and one top prize remaining in the “$2,000,000 Sizzling Riches” game. The average chance of winning anything in the game is around one in 3.08.

Two found dead with gunshot wounds at Holiday Inn in Parker

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

Two people were found dead with gunshot wounds at a Holiday Inn in Parker on Monday afternoon.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 4 people who died outside in Denver over weekend likely overdosed, city officials say Crime and Public Safety | Deaths of 4 people outdoors in Denver this weekend under investigation Crime and Public Safety | Three men killed in apparent murder-suicide at Adams County home Crime and Public Safety | Broomfield woman dies when catamaran carrying more than 100 people sank in Bahamas Crime and Public Safety | Man dies in custody at Denver detention center Tuesday Few details were available about the incident, which was called in at 12:47 p.m., the Parker Police Department posted on X. The Holiday Inn is located at 19308 Cottonwood Drive.The department is not looking for additional suspects and does not have anybody in custody, according to the department.This is a developing...

Jeff Green returns to Denver with new team, but cherishing Nuggets championship run: “Something that’s forever”

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

If Nikola Jokic is making the rules, Jeff Green might be in for a rude surprise when he shows up at Ball Arena expecting his NBA championship ring Wednesday.“He’s not getting it,” Jokic said with a sarcasm that would make Green proud. “… Yeah, he left us, so bye bye. No getting the ring.”Jokic relented from his act a few seconds later, of course. How could the Nuggets not honor Green when he visits town for the first time as a Houston Rocket? The 37-year-old was part of Denver’s eight-man circle of trust during the 2023 playoffs and a vital cog whenever a team seeking its first championship needed uplifting. After losing Game 2 of the NBA Finals at home, Green invited the Nuggets to his house in Miami for a team dinner. It turned out to be their silent rallying cry. They didn’t lose another game.Still tight-knit with his teammates of two years, Green stopped by the visiting locker room last Friday and chatted with Jokic after the Nugge...

CSU’s Mohamed Kamara named Mountain West defensive player of the year; 8 Rams, Air Force players make all-conference first team

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

Colorado State’s Mohamed Kamara on Tuesday was named the Mountain West Conference’s defensive player of the year and led a group of eight players from CSU and Air Force who were named to all-conference first team.The 6-foot-1, 250-pound defensive end led the Mountain West in tackles for a loss (17) and sacks (13). Kamara, a graduate defensive end, is second in conference history in career sacks (30.5) and his total this season was fourth-most in the Mountain West record book.He is the third CSU player to receive the award, joining linebackers Rick Crowell (2000) and Shaquil Barrett (2013).Related ArticlesCollege Sports | CSU Rams’ bowl hopes extinguished by 51-yard field goal as time expires in Hawaii College Sports | How CSU tight end Dallin Holker’s work ethic, humility fueled his emergence in first year with Rams College Sports | CSU Rams vs. Hawaii football: How to watch, storylines and staff predictions Col...

Former child star Evan Ellingson's cause of death released

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:09:07 GMT

HOLLYWOOD - Former child star Evan Ellingson died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner told KTLA on Tuesday.Ellingson, 35, was found dead inside a bedroom at a home in Fontana on Nov. 5. His father told TMZ it was a sober living home where the former actor had been staying as he worked to overcome drug addiction.Pictured (L-R) Evan Ellingson as Kyle Harmon and David Caruso as Horatio Caine (Photo by Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images)As a child actor, Ellingson appeared on shows including “General Hospital” and “Mad TV,” and landed an early recurring role on the 2000 Fox sitcom “Titus” as a child version of lead actor Christopher Titus. Overdose death rate involving fentanyl tripled in recent years: CDC Later, Ellingson appeared on “24” playing the nephew of Keifer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer character and portrayed the son of David Caruso's Horatio Crane on “CSI: Miami” from 2007 to 2010.He was also well known for his role as Jesse Fitzg...