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New documentary highlighting local snow sports to premiere at ‘Bucktoberfest’

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

A new local documentary eschews flashy extreme sports to instead focus on the Twin Cities snowboarding and skiing scene.The film, “100 Foot Mountain,” will premiere 8:05 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 23, at the Buck Hill Ski Area in Burnsville, and admission will be free. The film highlights the winter sports community in the heart of the Twin Cities that caters to the young and first-timers at the Como Park Ski Center.“It’s not always about the steepest and most extreme terrain, but about providing those spaces for people to learn their first turns, enjoy the winter landscape, and develop a passion for sliding on snow,” producer Matthew Zabransky of midwestskiers.com said in a release.The film will be one of several shown to cap off Buck Hill’s “Bucktoberfest” event Saturday.The ski hill’s version of Oktoberfest kicks off at 5 p.m. with a beer sampling session ($8), barbecue and live music. Also this weekend is Buck Hill’s annual co...

Capital Region Fur Ball to be held at Rivers Casino

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Animal Protective Foundation announced they will be presenting the 2023 Capital Region Fur Ball Auction and Gala at Rivers Casino. The event is scheduled for October 7 at 6 p.m. and will be emceed by NEWS10's own Steve Caporizzo. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The annual fundraiser will help the Animal Protective Foundation in their ongoing mission of providing medical care, housing, food and support to local companion animals in need. The evening will feature auctions, a gourmet dinner and a program showcasing APF's continued efforts in the area. “We look forward to pet lovers throughout the area joining us for our most important fundraising event of the year,” said Joe Lisella, APF Executive Director. “We will also be showcasing an important new program that will positively impact the most vulnerable animals in our community.” Longtime Albany police officer retires “The funds raised at T...

Man accused of trying to steal used cooking oil in South Glens Falls

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to steal used cooking oil from a business in South Glens Falls. The South Glens Falls Police Department arrested Raphael Lopez, 24, of the Bronx, on September 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 8:15 a.m. that day, police responded to the closed business on Saratoga Avenue. The business owner was alerted of the alleged theft from a security camera at the business while at home.The owner then went to the business and confronted Lopez, said police. The used cooking oil was in a vat behind the closed business. Used cooking oil thefts on the rise in the Capital Region Lopez was driving a van with a large tank and siphoning equipment, and was backed up to the used oil vat when the owner arrived, said police. Lopez did not transfer any oil into the van's tank.Lopez was charged with attempted petit larceny and was issued a traffic ticket for ha...

Wool and art spin this weekend at WashCo Fairgrounds

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Wool and the wisdom that comes with it are weaving their way to the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival returns to the home of the Washington County Fair this weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Live music, children's activities, craft workshops, and more come to the fairground from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Over 130 artisans, farmers and craftspeople call the festival home for the weekend. Adult admission is $5, and children under 13 get in for free. Free parking is available aplenty at the fairgrounds.The full festival schedule includes:Saturday, Sept. 23Hands-on workshopsFor the Love of Color and Texture: Exploring Art Batt Construction for All Fiber Desires10 a.m.Fundamentals of art yarn spinning, drum carding, and yarn for weaving; participants will leave with an art batt or twoIntermediate and Advan...

UAW strike expands against GM and Stellantis; progress reported with Ford

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against two of the big three automakers.UAW President Shawn Fain made the announcement earlier Friday morning. Fain says there is not enough progress being made in talks with GM and Stellantis, so on Friday, the strike against those two companies will grow to include all of GM and Stellantis’ parts and distribution centers.Those total 38 centers in 20 states.That is significant because distribution centers generally send parts to dealerships for repairs. With workers at those centers on strike, that could cripple the dealerships’ ability to do repairs, which is a profitable part of their business.Fain shares that the progress is being made in talks with Ford, so the strike there will not expand. The original three plants where the UAW strike started last week, including Wentzville, will continue to strike. 38 car parts distributing centers joining UAW strike Here is some of what Fain said at Friday's con...

Officers no longer employed in aftermath of inmate escape from Mercy Hospital

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Officers who were responsible for keeping inmate Tommy Boyd in custody have undergone an investigation by the Missouri Department of Correction and have since been no longer employed.According to Karen Pojmann, the Director of Communications, the officers in charge of the escaped inmate, Boyd, have been terminated from the police department.Pojmann stated, 'While the Missouri Department of Corrections has strict protocols in place for transporting and supervising offenders receiving hospital care, our investigation has concluded that departmental protocol was not followed regarding offender Boyd at Mercy Hospital South. Appropriate personnel action has been taken. I can confirm that the officers involved are no longer employed by the department.' 38 car parts distributing centers joining UAW strike The search for inmate Tommy Boyd has ended, and he has been returned to the custody of the Missouri Department of Corrections after walking out of St. Louis Mercy Hospital ...

Threatening texts at a daycare lead to employee's arrest

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. - Little Treasures Child Development Center received unsettling text messages on a business phone on September 20, 2023, at approximately 1:10 p.m. These messages did not contain specific threats, and the daycare operates across multiple counties.The following day, on September 21, 2023, at 7:23 am, Williamson County Sheriff's Deputies responded to the daycare located on Old Route 13 in Carterville. They had discovered threatening text messages sent to the business phones at two of the center's locations.During the investigation, another message was received at both locations, stating, "Today watch urselfs." As a precaution, law enforcement remained on the scene to trace the source of the messages.At 9:43 am, two more text messages, including a bomb threat, were received. In response, both facilities were evacuated, with personnel and children relocated to secure areas. Fire and EMS teams were nearby, and explosive detection K9 units were deployed. The search...

I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

Interstate 25 has reopened in Walsenburg after a crash shut down both sides of the interstate, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation.The interstate was closed from the I-25 Business exit north of Walsenburg to the I-25 Business exit south of the town for about an hour. The interstate reopened just after 10 a.m.#I25 northbound: Roadway reopened to traffic at I-25 Business. https://t.co/2OIWqlC0lF— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) September 22, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Several downtown RTD rail lines to be interrupted by mainentance starting next week Crime and Public Safety | I-25 reopens in Pueblo after tractor-trailer truck rolls over Crime and Public Safety | I-70, U.S. 6 reopen near Eagle after wreck causes 27-acre fire; portion of U.S. 6 still closed Crime and Public Safety | Rail crossing gates fixed after being stuck in down position on Alameda in A...

Here's what the new Universal Studios coaster could look like

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

Hang on for a wild ride. A veteran theme park enthusiast has obtained what appears to be the detailed track layout for the new "Fast & Furious" roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood.  The ride, known only as Project 409 at this point, will begin in the park’s upper lot, descend into the lower lot, and then return to the station after looping around the Starway escalator. That much we already knew thanks to a geotechnical permit obtained by Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop. Information released by the park itself has been far less specific. "Equipped with a state-of-the-art ride system uniquely created to engulf guests within the dynamic 'Fast & Furious' universe, this all-new roller coaster will benefit from Universal Destinations & Experiences' decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of the contemporary roller coaster across its global theme park destinations," Universal Studios said in its July announcement.The area wh...

From L7 to Spoon — the New LA Weekly Playlist is Live

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:08:11 GMT

From L7 to Spoon: The 175th LA Weekly playlist, reviewing the musicians that we’ve been writing about all week, is live now. There’s electronic music from Apashe, hip-hop from Sugarhill Dot, R&B/funk from the Commodores and Earth, Wind & Fire, punk from L7 and Bikini Kill, and so much more.Find us on Spotify here,or on Soundcloud here.Don’t forget to “Like” the playlists and “Follow” the profiles.Sarah Avrin (Courtesy of Charm School Media)From L7 to SpoonAlso this week:In our Women in Business issue, Sarah Avril of Charm School Media told us that, “My career in the music industry began with me being a DJ at my college radio station and eventually becoming the program director. I switched [my course] to music business, and then did some internships. Through interning at Shorefire Media, and then Girlie Action. I just loved all of the bands that were at Girlie Action. Their roster very much spoke to me and my feminist punk heart. I kept interning there for, I think, alm...