Guilty plea in Wagon Train BBQ arson

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Guilty plea in Wagon Train BBQ arson ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County District Attorney's Office said it has received a guilty plea in connection to a fire at the Wagon Train BBQ restaurant in June. Eric Reed, 36, pleaded guilty to arson in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Prosecutors said Reed entered a storage shed belonging to the restaurant early in the morning on June 4 and intentionally set a fire. The fire then spread to another storage shed and an electrical pole, which caused power outages in the area. No one was injured in the fire but the building was significantly damaged.Reed is scheduled to be sentenced in December. He is facing four to eight years in prison and has also waived his right to appeal.

Halloween's Michael Myers becomes instant celeb in Town of Adams

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Halloween's Michael Myers becomes instant celeb in Town of Adams ADAMS, MASS. (NEWS10) — In the Town of Adams, every day, you don’t know who can lurk behind you, like the iconic Michael Myers character from the Halloween movies. The spooky character has now become an instant celebrity in the town, and it all started when Ryan Pause and Jacob Lesnick had the idea to add some spooktacular fun to the neighborhood.“It all started with just taking a photo right in front of that sign there that says the Town of Adams,” Ryan Pause said. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! And now, every moment can be found on the Michael of Adams Facebook page. From one photo came many others, along with many admirers like Chelsea Mazza, who also share a love for horror films.“I’ve been waiting to see him for a while now,” Mazza said. “And I’m excited for it. Not scared!”Zack Szpila was happy to see the character in real life.“I think it’s great for the kids,” he said. “At work, they have been asking me about him becau...

Guilderland boys soccer blanks Niskayuna in Class AA section title game

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Guilderland boys soccer blanks Niskayuna in Class AA section title game QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Guilderland boys soccer came out the gate swinging in Monday night's Class AA section title game, and built an early lead that was too much for Niskayuna to overcome. The Dutchmen were crowned the new kings of Class AA, defeating the Silver Warriors 5-0. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sophomore midfielder Jackson Eberz scored two first-half goals, that helped Guilderland build a 3-0 lead heading into halftime. The Dutchmen scored two more goals in the second half to secure the championship win.

WATCH: Breaking down the Broncos’ quiet trade deadline and prospects for the second half of the season

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

WATCH: Breaking down the Broncos’ quiet trade deadline and prospects for the second half of the season Denver Post Broncos beat reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden break down Denver’s quiet trade deadline and what it means for the team as it heads into the second half of the season. Was it foolish to hold onto everybody at the deadline given the Broncos’ 3-5 record and 6% chance of making the postseason? Or do two straight wins into the team’s bye week line Sean Payton and company up for a second-half surge? All that and more on this week’s 1st & Orange Podcast.WatchListenSubscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSSWant more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Nuggets Podcast: Wild overreactions to Denver’s 4-0 start, in-season tournament talk and the greatest Nikola Jokic pass we almost never saw

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Nuggets Podcast: Wild overreactions to Denver’s 4-0 start, in-season tournament talk and the greatest Nikola Jokic pass we almost never saw Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | Through four games, Denver Nuggets’ second unit doesn’t look like the work in progress it’s supposed to be Denver Nuggets | Nuggets hold off pesky Jazz, 110-102, to open season 4-0 Denver Nuggets | Nikola Jokic picks apart Chet Holmgren, Nuggets spoil Thunder’s home opener with clinical defense Denver Nuggets | Nuggets’ Justin Holiday has two halves of a ring ceremony, but they don’t make a whole Denver Nuggets | Nuggets Journal: In new NBA in-season tournament, Denver will encounter how wild the West is In the latest edition of the Nuggets Ink podcast, host Matt Schubert and beat writer Bennett Durando wildly overreact to the Nuggets’ 4-0 start. Among the topics discussed:The fellas discuss four wild overreactions to the first five percent of the NBA season. Does it matter that head coach Michael Malone hates overreactions? Short...

Wildfire smoke advisory issued as fire in Riverside County continues to burn

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Wildfire smoke advisory issued as fire in Riverside County continues to burn As the Santa Ana wind-driven fire in Riverside County continues to rage, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents with thousands of others under evacuation warnings, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a wildfire smoke advisory for the surrounding areas.  The Highland Fire in Aguanga, a sparsely populated area east of Temecula, had consumed at least 2,487 acres of dry brush and trees and three structures. As of Tuesday evening, it was only 10% contained, according to Cal Fire. Another six structures have been damaged. The fire erupted just after noon on Monday near Highlands and Aguanga Ranchos roads and spread rapidly in the hot and dry desert winds.Some 1,300 homes have been evacuated as a result of the fire. A searchable map of the evacuation areas affected can be found by following this link.  Crews battle the wind-driven Highland Fire in Riverside County. Oct. 30, 2023. (OnScene.TV)South Coast AQMD officia...

Southern California man allegedly stole $4 million worth of computers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Southern California man allegedly stole $4 million worth of computers A man was arrested for allegedly stealing $4 million dollars worth of computers in San Bernardino County on Monday.The suspect behind the operation was identified as Julio Vieyra, 53, from La Puente, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Officers first received information regarding the theft of Lenovo computers from the Los Angeles area. The victim said the computers were taken “via fraudulent means” and tracking devices were being used to follow a driver with a tractor/trailer containing the stolen computers.A suspect was arrested after police discovered around $4 million dollars worth of stolen computers in San Bernardino County on Oct. 30, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)A suspect was arrested after police discovered around $4 million dollars worth of stolen computers in San Bernardino County on Oct. 30, 2023. (Los Angeles Police Department)The tracking device showed the driver traveled to the City of Industry before heading to Colton. Authorities were able to inte...

City Council Seeks To Legalize Street Vending on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

City Council Seeks To Legalize Street Vending on Hollywood Walk of Fame Street vendors may soon be allowed on Hollywood Walk of Fame if the L.A. City Council can get through the approval process.An initial motion presented by Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martinez and President Paul Krekorian passed the council on Oct. 20 and will be heard by the Civil Rights and Public Works Committee, before being introduced for public comment.“For years, a No-Street-Vending Zone on Hollywood Boulevard has targeted immigrant entrepreneurs who work so hard to provide for their families,” Soto-Martinez said.”As the son of street vendors, I know firsthand how these entrepreneurs are the ultimate small business owners in LA, contributing so much cultural vibrancy to our city.”The current ban on Hollywood Boulevard means vendors that are currently seen on the Walk of Fame risk fines and having their merchandise or food taken away. The street is part of a no-vending zone that is currently enforced within 500 feet of landmarks.Legalization of street vendin...

No vacation for U.S. track and field athletes competing at Pan American Games

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

No vacation for U.S. track and field athletes competing at Pan American Games SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Most of the top track and field athletes in the world are taking a much deserved vacation since September. With the Pan American Games running so late in the sport’s calendar, opportunities came for other competitors who are enjoying their time in Chile as they win some medals to take back home.Tuesday marked the second day of the program, with two thirds of the National Stadium filled with fans who didn’t seem to know much about the competitors, but were still excited to come with their Halloween costumes and loudly cheer for the locals as the Andes mountains overlooked.The 27-year-old Kasey Knevelbaard is the unofficial winner of the 5,000-meter race — a Mexican runner is protesting after he finished first and was later disqualified.Knevelbaard found out he would be racing in Santiago in the middle of September after a very long season.“It’s challenging, but I don’t want to be someone who’s afraid of not doing anything. You don’t want to miss out...

Nahree Biggins’ late interception seals Central Michigan’s 37-31 win over Northern Illinois

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:41:07 GMT

Nahree Biggins’ late interception seals Central Michigan’s 37-31 win over Northern Illinois MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Jase Bauer threw for one touchdown and rushed for two more, Marion Lukes had 202 yards rushing and a score, and Central Michigan held off Northern Illinois 37-31 on a snowy Tuesday night.Bauer gave CMU a 37-11 lead with 6:32 remaining in the third quarter. But NIU answered two plays later when Rocky Lombardi connected with Trayvon Rudolph on a 72-yard score to begin a stretch of 20 straight points.The NIU defense forced a three-and-out with 1:42 remaining in the fourth to get another chance on offense. But the Huskies turned it over on third down when Nahree Biggins made his first interception of the season. NIU finished 0 for 10 on third down. Central Michigan (5-4, 3-2 Mid-American Conference) needs one win in its final three games — Western Michigan, Ohio and Toledo – to become bowl eligible.The Chippewas, who entered averaging 138 yards on the ground, finished with a season-high 331 yards rushing and four touchdowns. Bauer threw for 116 yards and rus...