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Albany County DSS Offices closed Tuesday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County DSS Offices located at 162 Washington Avenue will be closed for the remainder of Tuesday, due to a water issue. Clients will not be served from this office location for today. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Office of the Albany County Executive, homeless clients needing placement may call HATAS at (518) 463-2124. DDS child support services at Family Court will continue.

Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

Police have arrested a Missouri man they believe intentionally crashed a U-Haul truck into a security barrier at a park across from the White House. No one was injured in the crash.The box truck's driver smashed into the barrier near the north side of Lafayette Square on Monday at around 10 p.m., Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said in a statement. He was identified as 19-year-old Sai Varshith Kandula, of Chesterfield, a St. Louis suburb.FOX 2 reporter Mitch McCoy reached out to his old high school for clarification. The Rockwood School District that Kandula graduated from Marquette High School in January 2022.A LinkedIn account with his name and location says that he is interested in data analytics, but has no work history. He says that he has training in python and java coding. Plus, he claims to be certified as a Google, and IBM data analyst.A FOX 2 reporter is working to get more information about the suspect. This story will be updated with details as they come in...

Florissant man pleads guilty to child sex crimes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A Florissant man appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court on Monday and admitted to multiple sex crimes involving children.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said Timothy Elliott, 61, pleaded guilty to six counts of first-degree statutory sodomy and second-degree child molestation.Elliott told the court that between Aug. 1, 2015, and May 31, 2018, he committed deviant sex acts with a girl under the age of 12. He also admitted doing the same with another girl under 12, between June 1, 2014, and Aug. 31, 2014. St. Louis County man charged after crashing truck near the White House As part of a plea agreement with the prosecuting attorney's office, a county judge sentenced Elliott to 61 years in prison; in essence, a life sentence.“These two courageous girls have their whole lives ahead of them, and I pray they find some closure in knowing that their abuser will never victimize another girl because, thanks to them, he will spend the rest of his life in...

Crash kills 3 people Monday night in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Three people died in a late night crash in Florissant. It happened just after 9 p.m. Monday on New Halls Ferry Road near Seven Hills Drive. Win a trip to Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake of the Ozarks Officials said a woman driving a Ford Fusion crossed the center line and collided with a Cadillac SUV. The crash instantly killed the driver of that Cadillac and her passenger.The driver of the Ford Fusion was taken to a hospital, where she also died.

Aurora leaders speak out against ballot initiative that would change city’s government

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

AURORA — A group of bipartisan leaders in Aurora came together Monday to speak out against a new ballot proposal that is seeking to change the way the city is governed and give much more power to the city’s mayor.Related ArticlesPolitics | Colorado Springs residents for first time elect Black mayor, Nigerian immigrant Yemi Mobolade Politics | Lauren Boebert files for divorce from husband Politics | ‘Unable to put on a successful event:’ High Plains Library District’s Popup Pride Celebration canceled Politics | Colorado county flouts state law aimed at curbing gerrymandering Politics | Colorado lawmakers could delay gray wolf reintroduction until management agreement reached with feds Denver7 spoke with Aurora council members who are concerned about this new push which would turn the city’s government into a “strong mayor” system.The proposal would give the mayor in Aurora ve...

Boulder King Soopers defendant undergoes neuropsychological exams, involuntary treatment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, pictured during a May 25, 2021, appearance in a Boulder County District courtroom at the Boulder County Justice Center, has been declared incompetent to proceed to trial and ordered to undergo treatment. (Matthew Jonas/Boulder Daily Camera)A motion filed by prosecutors revealed that the reason for the delay in the competency hearing for the accused King Soopers shooter is the state hospital had recently administered neuropsychological exams and involuntary medication.Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, 24, is charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder, 47 counts of attempted first-degree murder, one count of first-degree assault, 10 counts of felony possession of a prohibited large capacity magazine and 47 crime of violence sentence enhancers.Alissa had been set for a three-day competency hearing starting Monday, but court records show the hearing has been continued.A motion made public Monday shows that the request to push back the hearing was made by prosecutors, and ...

Broncos release veteran kicker Brandon McManus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

Brandon McManus delivered the news himself.The kicker’s tenure in Denver is coming to an end. The last player on the roster who played in Super Bowl 50 has been released.So said the veteran himself, announcing his impending departure from the franchise via Twitter on Tuesday, shortly before the team confirmed the news.“The Broncos have informed me I’ve been released. More to come in the following days,” McManus wrote.The @Broncos have informed me I’ve been released. More to come in the following days— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) May 23, 2023Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | Broncos Mailbag: Isn’t all of Denver’s spending a waste if they don’t get off to a hot start? Denver Broncos | Weighing the impact for Broncos of NFL’s third QB rule change and Thursday night flex scheduling Denver Broncos | Kiszla vs. Gabriel: What’s the most production Broncos can expect from Javonte Williams i...

Skittles ban passes in the California State Assembly, expected to pass Senate

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

California is one step closer to enacting a law that would ban Skittles, Hot Tamales and a host of other food items that contain chemicals linked to health issues.Assembly Bill 418, proposed by Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills), passed overwhelmingly in the California State Assembly last week and now heads to the State Senate, where it is also expected to pass, staffers tell KTXL's Eytan Wallace.Gov. Gavin Newsom has not indicated whether or not he would sign the legislation.The bill would prohibit the manufacture, sale or distribution of products containing red dye No. 3, titanium dioxide, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil or propyl paraben in the Golden State.Those chemicals, which are already banned in the European Union, have been linked to cancer, reproductive issues and developmental issues in children, Gabriel says.“It’s unacceptable that the U.S. is so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to banning these dangerous additives,” Gabriel said in a statement. ...

Swap meet vendors plead for help amid Fiesta Mini Mall's pending demolition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

Dozens of swap meet vendors are worried for their livelihoods after they received a notice to vacate the Fiesta Mini Mall next month.The building at 4800 South Main Street in the South Park neighborhood of South Los Angeles is expected to be closed and demolished to make way for new development, according to the United Vendors of Fiesta Mini Mall.The vendors gathered at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday to protest their eviction and to ask the council — specifically Councilmember Curren Price — for assistance.

Containment grows for Ramona Fire in Riverside County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:23:24 GMT

The Ramona Fire in Riverside County grew slightly larger overnight Monday, but containment has grown as well.As of 7 a.m. Tuesday, the fire grew to 348 acres — up from 328 acres as of about 8:30 p.m. Monday — but it was 35% contained, the Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter.Monday night, the blaze near the Ramona Expressway and Warren Road west of San Jacinto was only 20% contained.Evacuation orders were implemented for a few hours Monday, though they were lifted by that evening, and roads have been reopened."Firefighters will remain on-scene throughout the day working on continued containment and control. Please continue to use caution in the fire area as apparatus and personnel are working," fire officials said.