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Parkhurst Field opening on Saturday

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Parkhurst Field in Gloversville will be opening on Saturday at 9 a.m. To celebrate the new grandstands and premier field, opening ceremonies will include the Parkhurst Field first pitch, followed by little league opening ceremonies. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! All attendees are invited to stick around afterward to watch players participate in The Cubby Faville Memorial Fund Home Run Derby. The Parkhurst Field is located at 54 Harrison Street in Gloversville.

Restaurant with Scandinavian twist opens in Greene County

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

ROUND TOP, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new restaurant has opened in Round Top. Julia's Local serves seasonal classic American food, with a Scandinavian twist. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Julia's Local is owned by Norwegian chef Henning Nordanger and long-time Round Top resident Julia Joern. Nordanger also owns Henning’s Local in Sullivan County.The restaurant, located at 1507 Hearts Content Road, was originally a family home and German bakery for about 50 years. The owners had renovated the restaurant space for four years, including during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guilderland’s Tesoro Italian Restaurant set to close Julia's Local has its own one-acre culinary garden and uses those fresh ingredients in its dishes. The menu changes daily with the harvest in the garden, but could include steak, pork belly, duck, chicken liver pâté, and roasted vegetables. The restaurant also serves a variety of cocktails, wine and beer. You can vi...

This U-City restaurant has the best Chinese food in Missouri, food writers say

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Chinese food hits the spot for many on any given night, though new research reveals that one Chinese restaurant in St. Louis County hits the spot better than anywhere else in Missouri. A team from LoveFood.com recently compiled a list of the best Chinese restaurants in every state. Their choices were based on reviews, awards and accolades, plus the first-hand experience of their food-writing team. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County According to LoveFood.com, the best Chinese food in Missouri is served at Wonton King in University City. Located at 8116 Olive Boulevard, Wonton King prides itself on Hong Kong-style food, offering dishes with beef, pork, seafood and many other specialties. Of course, there are common Chinese food selections available too, like Kung Pao chicken, dumplings and chow mein. Wonton King is family-owned and has been earning accolades locally since at least 2009. Close Thanks ...

Three Missouri cities make 'Best Places to Live' list

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The publication U.S. News and World Report is known for their rankings. The magazine has made a name for itself ranking schools. Now, they have a list for the 150 best places to live in the United States. Three Missouri cities made this year's list.How does U.S. News & World Report come up with their city rankings? They evaluate metro areas based on factors like quality of life, value, desirability, and job market. Data from various sources is used to calculate scores for each index, and the weighting is determined by a public survey. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County Washington University and several other top schools say that they will no longer participate in the medicals schools list. Critics also allege that the rankings reward schools with money and prestige. They do not accurately reflect on the true value of the institutions. No cities have opted out of the rankings, so far.So, what Missouri cities made the list, and wh...

Woman dies in overnight DeSoto house fire

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

DESOTO, Mo. - An investigation is underway after one woman died overnight in a DeSoto house fire. The fire happened in the 4300 block of Dock Drive. A medical examiner is working to identify the victim, who died from her injuries at the home. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the fire likely started "accidentally in a bedroom." It's unclear what led up to the fire, though investigators so not believe it was suspicious. Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Ballwin man invited to White House for Eid al-Fitr celebration

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Like most people, Nauman Wadalawala is accustomed to junk email. So one can understand his initial reaction to a recent message in his inbox.“I opened my email, and all of the sudden, I just see, ‘The President and Dr. Biden request the pleasure of your company at a celebration,’” he said.It turns out that the email was the real deal. The White House invited Wadalawala and about 400 other Muslims across the United States to an Eid al-Fitr celebration to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.So of the nearly 3.5 million Muslims in the United States, why was this man from Ballwin, who is also a husband and father, selected?Wadalawala, 37, works as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. He prosecutes federal crimes and is a member of the office’s Violent Crimes Unit. Prior to that, he worked on narcotics cases. Trending -- Officers save llama on the loose in north St. Louis County However, the invitation to the White House had nothing to do w...

Illinois lawmakers, advocacy groups react to Supreme Court denying emergency challenge on state assault weapon ban

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) -- On Wednesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court declined issuing any emergency order to stop Illinois' assault weapons ban, prompting many reactions from Illinois lawmakers and advocates on both sides. Supreme Court won’t put Illinois gun law on hold while court challenge continues Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) said he's pleased with their decision to let the law he signed earlier this year stand while courts continue to hear legal arguments."The gun lobby has insisted on every legal maneuver to block this law, refusing to acknowledge that lives will be saved by this important piece of legislation," the governor said. "Despite these challenges, I remain confident that the assault weapons ban will be upheld and will create a safer Illinois for our residents."Other lawmakers who advocated for the ban applauded the Supreme Court's decision. “The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is a positive step toward further ensuring military-style weapons – designed for w...

Denver Museum of Nature and Science will close “problematic” American Indian Cultures Hall

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

Denver Museum of Nature and Science officials are preparing to close their North American Indian Cultures Hall this summer, deeming it “problematic” despite years of consultations with Native American representatives, updates, and changes meant to improve displays.“We understand that the Hall reinforces harmful stereotypes and white, dominant culture,” museum vice president Liz Davis said in a letter sent to members on Wednesday.“Despite collaboration with Indigenous representatives during its creation and ongoing efforts by curators, conservators, and others to update and improve various parts of the Hall, we acknowledge that it remains problematic,” she added. The Hall was first created in the 1970s.For now, the museum has posted a “healing statement” at the front of the Hall — written “after taking into account the concerns expressed by the community,” Davis said in the letter.“Within this space, the Museum p...

Pasadena doctor 'purposely drove off' cliff, wife says

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

The wife of a Pasadena radiologist accused her husband of intentionally trying to kill his family by driving their Tesla off a cliff along Highway 1 in San Mateo County, according to a newly unsealed search warrant affidavit. Dharmesh Patel, 41, his wife and their children, aged 4 and 7, were heading south on Highway 1 on Jan. 2 when their car plunged over the side of a cliff and fell more than 250 feet. The Patel family had to be extricated from the vehicle by emergency services. Court documents say that while aboard a rescue helicopter, Patel's wife told officers, “He drove off. He’s depressed. He’s a doctor. He said he was going to drive off the cliff. He purposely drove off.”San Mateo County District Attorney Steven Wagstaffe told KTLA sister station KRON4 that multiple people heard her statements, "There were multiple emergency people there who heard the statements as well as the CHP officer."In this photo provided by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, emerge...

Lake Mead water level rising steadily as Lake Powell surges

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:49:51 GMT

Over the last three weeks, Lake Mead's water level has risen 4.6 feet thanks mainly to extra water being released from Lake Powell beginning on April 24, KTLA sister station KLAS reports. On the morning of May 17, Lake Mead's water level appeared to level off but its rise is expected to continue through at least the end of May.In fact, Lake Mead has actually risen 11.05 feet since hitting a low mark of 1,040.71 feet above sea level on July 27, 2022. Currently, Lake Mead's water level is at 1,051.76 feet.California gets more than 58% of Lake Mead’s lower basin water, according to the Las Vegas Sun.Lake Mead's water level is at 1,051.76 feet above sea level as of 8 a.m., May 17, 2023. (Image: lakelevels.info)Since the beginning of May, Lake Mead has been rising approximately three inches a day, which is great news for people who make a living at the lake and for anyone who boats, fishes, or swims there. However, three inches a day is nothing compared to how fast Lake Powell's water le...