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St. Paul mayor’s spokesman, business liaison part of St. Patrick’s Day altercation at West Seventh restaurant

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

Over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, two members of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s office, and five others were involved in a physical altercation — including the use of pepper spray — with the general manager of a typically-sedate ramen restaurant on St. Paul’s West Seventh Street.Individuals on both sides of the incident have sought to involve St. Paul police.The seven patrons walked into the small train car restaurant just past midnight on March 18, as the Friday night revelries of St. Patrick’s Day became early Saturday morning revelries. The group of seven crowded the couch and handful of chairs in the small bar lobby, singing along exuberantly.The restaurant dining area was 70% full, and there was nowhere to sit them all, recalled owner Jason Dorweiler. “They came in pretty loud,” said Dorweiler, who began serving upscale ramen and craft cocktails in the space just weeks before the pandemic hit.Diverging accountsWhat happened next is ...

Upstate Canna Co. gearing up for grand opening

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

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mar. 31, 2023 marks two years since the cannabis law was passed here in New York State; paving the way for legal dispensaries to open.Owner of Upstate Canna Co., Donald Andrews, was one of the first in the state to get a conditional adult-use retail dispensary license. It was a packed house with supporters and state officials for the store’s soft opening; giving just a glimpse at what the future of legal cannabis looks like here in the Capital Region. Andrews began the process to opening a dispensary last year and he one of four local business owners to receive that license. Those first licenses were primarily given to business owners with prior marijuana related convictions and Andrews said that's been a part of his journey to opening this business. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We are looking forward to open our doors tomorrow and be able to provide something that’s been long awaited in ou...

Homebrew Festival returning to Bennington this April

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

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The 13th Homebrew Festival and Competition is set to return to Bennington on Sunday, April 29. The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Hopridge Farms will be hosting the event at the Bennington Sports Center in downtown Bennington. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Northeast’s top home brewers can bring their best home brewed beer, cider, mead, braggot, and wine for a chance to be crowned the "Best Home Brewery." This year, home chefs can also participate in a cook off to be crowned "Best Home Chef.""I think one of the main traits of this chamber and our various partners is to develop festivals and see how they work over time,” said Matt Harrington, executive director of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce. “Over the past 12 festivals we have gotten better and better at not only the festival process, but the brews have really gotten better too." Allie B’s opening second loca...

Rutland County Humane Society hosts April Neuter-A-Thon

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

PITTSFORD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Are you a Rutland or Addison County resident with a male cat that needs to be neutered? The Rutland County Humane Society is hosting a Neuter-A-Thon on April 3, 10, and 24 at 765 Stevens Road in Pittsford. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! No appointments are needed! Just bring your cat in a carrier/trap between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and $5 cash or exact change. The RCHS asks that your cat does not have breakfast on that day.

Ellenville Police: Five suspects arrested for assaulting 16-year-old

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

ELLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Ellenville Police arrested five suspects after they attacked a 16-year-old multiple times. Police say the victim was bleeding from the mouth and nose, had an injury to his right eye, and had several lacerations and contusions around his face and body. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Investigations into the assault revealed that the victim was first attacked by five suspects at Berne Road Park, who chased the victim as he attempted to flee. They attacked him again at the corner of Berne Road and 244 Canal Street.Two witnesses who were driving by stopped and screamed at the suspects, who fled. The witnesses then transported the victim to get help.Police say the victim was repeatedly punched, slammed to the ground, and kicked in the head and body repeatedly. A video that captured the assault was posted on social media. Police got a copy of the video and identified the five attackers....

Kids casting call in Troy and Glens Falls

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

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- World Awareness Children's Musuem and Working Pictures, Inc. are looking for some kids to be in their commercials. World Awareness Children's Musuem is making a commercial for the museum while Working Pictures, Inc. is looking for girl ice hockey players. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! World Awareness Children's Musuem is collaborating with Advokate, LLC in making a commercial for the museum and they'd like children to star in it. They're looking for a diverse group of kids, ages five and up to participate for a few hours of free museum playtime while they gather footage. The museum explains families who participate will also receive complimentary passes for a future visit.The museum is planning to shoot the commercial on Saturday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. Those interested in learning more can contact Advokate's director of strategy and operations, Cam Cardinale, at [email protected] or 518-309-8616. ...

Some St. Louis area schools dismiss early amid severe weather threats

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

ST. LOUIS - Some St. Louis area schools are dismissing early Friday afternoon as high winds pose severe weather threats. St. Louis Public Schools, one of Missouri's largest school districts, is among the districts dismissing early and cancelling after-school activities. (1) With the threat of severe weather looming this afternoon, Saint Louis Public Schools will be cancelling all after school activities, including interscholastic sporting events. pic.twitter.com/bh4BzqVw5e— Saint Louis Public Schools (@SLPS_INFO) March 31, 2023The Hillsboro School District has also called for early dismissal and cancelled activities. Click the link below to check on potential school closings or dismissals in your area. School, daycare, and business closings Much of the St. Louis region has been upgraded to a Level-4 out of 5 severe weather risk for Friday afternoon and the evening as parameters continue to look more and more favorable for isolated to scattered very intense thunderstorms. Th...

Biden’s strategy on Trump’s indictment: No comment

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

By SEUNG MIN KIM (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — Does President Joe Biden have any reaction to the indictment of former President Donald Trump? Is he concerned about possible protests or that the unprecedented indictment could further divide the nation? What does the indictment mean for the rule of law in the United States? Biden’s answer on Friday was the same each time: No comment, no comment, no comment. “I’m not going to talk about Trump’s indictment,” Biden said firmly as he departed the White House en route to Mississippi, where he toured storm damage. In his brief exchange with reporters, the Democratic president underscored the broader tactics that his administration is trying to take as it relates to the Republican former president’s indictment by a Manhattan grand jury: Take the political temperature down, stay out of active criminal matters, focus on Biden’s agenda and priorities. It may become more difficult as Trump...

First Lady Jill Biden to visit Denver

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

First Lady Jill Biden will swing through Denver Monday as part of a national tour to tout the president’s economic initiatives.The full details of the trip were not immediately available Friday morning. The White House has been highlighting the results of a slew of bills passed during the Democratic trifecta of President Joe Biden’s first two years in office. That includes the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act.The four sweeping bills totaled some $4 trillion, though some of the bills spread the spending over years.Jill Biden, who has a doctorate degree in education, will be highlighting career training and learning programs aimed at high school and community college students to prepare them for jobs the bills are aimed at.A White House handout highlights billions of dollars the acts direct toward Colorado and private sector investments in the state that have followed the passage of those bills. Colorad...

Blowing dust forces closure of U.S. 287 on Colorado’s southeastern plains

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

Blowing dust and high winds forced the closure of U.S. 287 in southeastern Colorado from Lamar south to Springfield on Friday morning.The Colorado State Patrol announced the closure in a Twitter posting “due to visibility issues” caused by the high winds. The CSP directed drivers to alternative routes.Hwy 287 is closed from Lamar to Springfield due to visibility issues caused by high winds. Use alternate routes. Check https://t.co/fwUhbV3wNC for road conditions. #roadclosure #cowx pic.twitter.com/0YlZxP2mcv— CSP La Junta&Lamar (@CSP_LaJunta) March 31, 2023