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Art On Lark to be held in Washington Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Lark Street Business Improvement District announced they will be presenting Art On Lark 2023. The annual Albany art festival will be held at Washington Park on October 21. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The festival will feature dozens of local artists showcasing their creations, including painters, photographers, sculptors and jewelers. The event will also offer a wide array of food and beverages from vendors and restaurants from the community. Washington Park is located between Madison Avenue and State Street in Albany. The free-to-attend festival will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and vendors can apply for a space by visiting the event's website.

Regulators prepare to open general licensing applications

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Next Wednesday, October 4th, is the day when those who want to grow, sell, or distribute marijuana can send in an online application to through the state’s Office of Cannabis Management website. https://cannabis.ny.gov/"Our goal as the state, as written in our law, is to issue about half of our licenses to folks who are in this social and economic equity groups," explained John Kagia, Director of Policy for the Office of Cannabis Management. "But we will also be accepting licenses from anyone who would like to participate in this opportunity rich market."The Office of Cannabis Manangement said by allowing additional stores, this will help farmers sell a surplus of product that has been grown in the state"We do want to set aside some licenses for people who have locations that qualify and are ready to go to ensure that we can get the biomass, the incredible biomass— the incredible cannabis flower that our growers have produced sold as quickly as possible," said...

Biotech business announces $20M Hazewood expansion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

HAZELWOOD, Mo -- An agricultural company is expanding to Hazelwood, and this move is expected to bring a $20 million investment and 41 new jobs to the area. The Pivot Bio's new location will focus on developing, producing, and manufacturing its latest product, known as agriculture's first-ever on-seed nitrogen technology.Pivot Bio is making microbial nitrogen production commercially available for the first time. This expansion is made possible with the assistance of the Missouri Works Program, which aids companies in expanding their operations and retaining workers by offering access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick These microbes play a critical role in naturally generating nitrogen in the soil for cereal crops. Cereal crops are typically ground into flour and used to make a wide range of food products, including bread, pasta, breakfast cereals, and more.These crops are essential n...

Motorcycle rider identified in fatal Alton crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

ALTON, Ill. -- Authorities have identified the man involved in the fatal crash that occurred on September 25. The victim was driving his motorcycle when he drove into a vehicle. The accident took place at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Homer Adams Parkway and Morning Star Drive. Kenneth D. Staggs, 48, was traveling westbound on Homer Adams Parkway on his Kawasaki motorcycle when he collided with a passenger vehicle, resulting in a fire. The Alton Fire Department responded to the scene, extinguished the flames, and provided first aid to the people in the other vehicle, who had minor injuries. 

44th, Harlan in Wheat Ridge closed due to crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

The intersection of 44th Avenue and Harlan Street is closed in Wheat Ridge due to a crash, according to the Wheat Ridge Police Department.Police reported the crash on X at 2:30 p.m., saying the intersection will be closed “for more than an hour.”TRAFFIC ALERT: Wheat Ridge officers are investigating a crash that happened near the intersection of W 44th Ave. and Harlan St. Those two roads will be shut down in both directions near the scene for more than an hour while the investigation is underway. pic.twitter.com/JbPFOQC0MU— Wheat Ridge Police (@WheatRidgePD) September 28, 2023Police did not immediately provide any details on the crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | I-25 reopened in Walsenburg after crash Crime 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...

Family of “Good Samaritan” Johnny Hurley settles $2.7 million lawsuit against Arvada police

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

The family of Johnny Hurley, the 40-year-old man mistakenly shot and killed by an Arvada police officer after he stopped an active shooter in Olde Town Arvada in June 2021, will settle a federal civil rights lawsuit against the police department for $2.775 million.Hurley’s family announced the settlement at a news conference on Thursday afternoon at the law firm Rathod Mohamedbhai in downtown Denver.The lawsuit was set to go to trial on Oct. 6 and was “heavily litigated” up until this week, attorney Matthew Cron said.Hurley’s mother, Kathleen Boleyn, said she was relieved to finalize the settlement and not put her family and friends through a trial.“You can’t erase what Johnny did just because his life was erased,” Boleyn said. “Without my son, my life is diminished. But without Johnny’s heroic spirit, I think the world is diminished.”Related ArticlesColorado News | Man arrested for setting Arvada dumpster fires Colorado News | Authorities unco...

Court revives part of Auon’tai Anderson’s defamation lawsuit against parent who made unsubstantiated sexual assault claims

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

The Colorado Court of Appeals revived part of a 2021 defamation lawsuit Denver school board Vice President Auon’tai Anderson brought against people who made unsubstantiated allegations of sexual assault against him, according to a summary opinion published Thursday.The judges upheld the lower court’s decision to dismiss most of the claims in the defamation lawsuit Anderson filed against Black Lives Matter 5280 and its leadership, an activist and a Denver Public Schools parent.But the Court of Appeals reversed the dismissal of part of Anderson’s claims against parent Mary-Katherine Brooks Fleming, specifically regarding a comment she posted on social media after testifying before state legislators, according to the summary.“I’m grateful that the court is allowing me to hold (Brooks Fleming) accountable for the things she said on social media,” Anderson said, adding, “I hope that we are able to start moving forward in a place of closure.”A Denver District Court judge dismi...

The 'Seemingly Ranch' trend prompted these brands to release new condiment packaging

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

Heinz and Primal Kitchen are jumping on the “Seemingly Ranch” trend with new packaging designs for their ranch-based condiments.Heinz announced that it will be releasing limited-edition bottles of Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch in the near future.The company has been selling the so-called Kranch since 2019, along with other condiment combos. Packing for the latest Kranch bottles is expected to differ from its predecessors.Primal Kitchen is taking things a bit further. The company announced Thursday that it will sell 50 bottles of Seemingly Ranch, along with free friendship bracelets.Swift fans, known as Swifties, often exchange friendship bracelets at her concerts.The Seemingly Ranch trend was born after a Taylor Swift fan account shared a photo of Swift posing with a fan in Travis Kelce’s family suite during a recent Kansas City Chiefs football game."Taylor Swift was eating a piece of chicken with ketchup and seemingly ranch!" the account captioned the photo, which has been viewed ove...

Compton man convicted in ambush shooting of 2 LASD deputies, other attacks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

A Compton man has been convicted of trying to murder two deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in an ambush, and he faces a sentence of up to life in prison.Deonte Lee Murray, 39, was convicted by a jury on 10 counts, including attempted murder and carjacking, for opening fire on two deputies sitting in their outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Transit Center on Sept. 12, 2022, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday.Both deputies were seriously wounded and hospitalized in a case that gained national prominence alongside the comments of then-Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who labeled Murray a "coward."Villanueva blamed celebrities and politicians for "fanning the flames of hatred" toward law enforcement after the death of George Floyd. Before Murray's capture, the former sheriff challenged Lakers star LeBron James, a vocal critic of police brutality and racism, to donate to the fund being raised for information leading to Murray's location,...

John Ho Yoon Lee Dies in Rollover Collision on 2 Freeway [Glendale, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT

22-Year-Old Man Killed in Rollover Accident near East Mountain StreetGLENDALE, CA (September 28, 2023) – Early Tuesday morning, a rollover accident on 2 Freeway claimed the life of John Ho Yoon Lee.At approximately 2:55 a.m., officers arrived at the location near East Mountain Street in response to the incident.While details leading up to the event remain uncertain, authorities reported that one vehicle lost control and overturned in the vicinity.Medical personnel soon arrived and, due to the severity of his condition, pronounced 22-year-old Lee, hailing from La Canada Flintridge, deceased at the scene.Emergency crews temporarily closed off the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and initial procedures. Further information will be released as it becomes available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartfelt condolences to the family of John Ho Yoon Lee. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.It is important to have ...