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Rensselaer man pleads guilty in two local bank robberies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rensselaer man pleaded guilty to armed robbery, firearms, and conspiracy charges on Monday in connection to two 2019 armed bank robberies. Ulysses "Guwala" Walls, 29, will be sentenced on December 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Walls admitted to committing two armed robberies in the Capital Region with Christopher "Wolf" Cohn. The first came on February 6, 2019, at the Albany Trustco Bank branch. According to the DOJ, Cohn said he was about to "go do this" and proceeded to rob the bank. Both entered the bank wearing ski masks and Walls displayed a gun, as both threatened to kill bank employees. The pair got away with roughly $150,000. Later that month, on February 26, Walls and Cohn entered the North Greenbush M&T Bank branch, again wearing ski masks and brandishing guns.The DOJ says Cohn fired multiple shots, one that grazed an employee. Law...

Lake George WIN hosting community BBQ

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Region Women for Women in Need Inc., also known as Lake George WIN, is set to bring back a new community event for a second year. The second annual Lake George Community Day comes to the lake on Sunday, Sept. 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hosted by the Carriage House at Fort William Henry, Lake George WIN invites community members to come to enjoy games and a chicken BBQ. The day serves as a chance to meet the people behind WIN, a nonprofit serving women and families during times of need in the Lake George area.Tickets are priced at $40 for adults, and $15 for children between the ages of 4 and 10. Tickets can be purchased through Fort William Henry.

Suspects steal from St. Charles ATM in broad daylight

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

ST. CHARLES -- Police are looking for at least three men accused of stealing money from an ATM last week while it was being serviced. St. Charles Police have released images from surveillance video in an attempt to identify the suspects. Call the St. Charles Detective Bureau at 636-949-3300 if you have any information. Massive tire fire at salvage yard in Madison, Illinois Officers were called to the Bank of America location on South 5th Street at around 3:45 p.m. on Friday August, 18 for a report of a robbery. Three men confronted an employee who was servicing the ATM. They were able to access the machine and steal some cash.Someone driving a silver Nissan Rogue helped the suspects escape. They drove off in the vehicle with stolen plates.St. Charles Police say that there is an active investigation into this robbery. They are looking for tips from the public that can help bring the suspects to justice.

Robbers steal south St. Louis Amazon delivery driver's car and packages

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- An Amazon delivery driver had her vehicle, phone, and packages stolen in south St. Louis Sunday. Her vehicle was found later in north St. Louis, missing the Amazon packages.The driver was in the 3400 block of Wyoming Sunday at around 4 p.m. Walking back to her car after a delivery, a man with a handgun approached her. He demanded the keys to her silver 2020 Chevrolet Malibu. A woman got out of a white sedan and told the victim to hand over her phone. She complied, and the suspects drove off in both vehicles towards Gravois Road. Massive tire fire at salvage yard in Madison, Illinois The victim's vehicle, a 2020 silver Chevrolet Malibu, was found later near the intersection of Thekla and Oriole in Walnut Park East. The police say that this crime is still under investigation. A detailed description of the suspect's vehicle or descriptions has not been released.

Body found in north St. Louis neighborhood with severe head trauma

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police found the body of a man in front of a home in The Greater Ville neighborhood Sunday evening. He had a significant injury to his head.Officers were called to investigate a shooting in the 2600 block of Cora at around 7:30 p.m. They found a 63-year-old man lying in the street. He was not conscious or breathing. Hedge apples: Can we eat them? The St. Louis Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the cause of death. Homicide detectives are part of the ongoing investigation. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.Do you have any information that would help solve this crime? Call the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, contact CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

Angry reaction after Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

By DAVID BRUNAT and GRAHAM DUNBAR (Associated Press)MADRID (AP) — The leader of Spain’s soccer federation left a sour taste on the country’s Women’s World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism.The Spanish government and the world players’ union condemned the behavior of Luis Rubiales on Monday, a day after Spain’s 1-0 win over England. The soccer federation led by Rubiales sought to downplay the incident through a statement it attributed to the player he kissed.Immediately after Spain’s victory, Rubiales grabbed his crotch in a victory gesture — seemingly oblivious to 16-year-old Princess Infanta Sofía standing nearby. He later kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the medal and trophy ceremony on the field, drawing unwanted attention away from the celebration and marring the country’s big...

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: How far up the Broncos’ RB depth chart can Jaleel McLaughlin run in Cinderella slippers?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

Kiz: For a guy wearing glass slippers in the Broncos huddle, running back Jaleel McLaughlin shows amazing burst when toting the rock. McLaughlin, an undrafted rookie out of Youngstown State, is the Cinderella story of this training camp. With 65 yards on 11 carries, McLaughlin leads the team in rushing through two preseason games. He’s a lock to make the 53-man roster. But how much run does this story really have when the NFL begins keeping score for real? How many carries can McLaughlin take from Javonte Williams and Samaje Perine in the regular season?Gabriel: Even 10 days ago I would have pushed back against the “lock” designation with McLaughlin, but his push is undeniable at this point. He’s got juice. Whether it’s a seam between the tackles, turning up field after catching a screen or defeating pursuit angles on a 44-yard kick return against San Francisco, McLaughlin has speed the Broncos otherwise lack on offense. He’s not exactly a third-down back — he’s going to have ...

Live updates: Southern California drying out, digging out from Tropical Storm Hilary

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

Hilary, which made history as the first tropical storm to hit California in 84 years, shattered rainfall records and caused widespread flooding and mudslides. Refresh this page to see the most recent updates on the recovery below.Tropical Storm Hilary Homepage | Rainfall Totals9:45 a.m. Monday - From Caltrans District 8Cajon Maintenance is working on punching a hole through a large debris flow that occurred yesterday evening when water and material crested the Sheep Creek bridge. Crews have 6-8 feet of material on the roadway to remove at this time. #Caltrans8Caltrans crews work to clear a debris flow near Sheep Creek Bridge in San Bernardino County, Calif. Aug. 21, 2023. (Caltrans)9:35 a.m. Monday - A tree came down on a home and vehicle in Sun Valley as crews take on the massive job of cleaning up in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary. 9:30 a.m. Monday - Parts of Camarillo were evacuated due to flooding Sunday night. Footage from one home shows a...

USC to hire Washington's athletic director, reports say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

The University of Southern California is set to make a "special announcement" regarding its athletics department on Monday, and reports indicate that President Carol Folt will announce the hiring of Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen from Washington.Pete Thamel of ESPN revealed the plans to hire Cohen, who has helmed Washington Husky athletics since 2016 and who serves on the College Football Playoff Committee.Cohen, an Arcadia native who attended San Diego State University, has had her name "popping up most on this search," Associated Press reporter Ralph Russo said on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. Athletic Director Jennifer Cohen of the Washington Huskies looks on before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Husky Stadium on Nov. 26, 2021, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)The new athletic director replaces Mike Bohn, who resigned in May after taking the helm in 2019.Bohn cited health reasons, but numerous reports have found that he oversaw...

National Cinema Day is back with $4 movies

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:05 GMT

Did you miss "Barbenheimer?"Want to take the whole family to see "Blue Beetle" for a great price?Then mark your calendars for National Cinema Day. The second annual celebration returns on Aug. 27 with movie tickets for just four dollars.This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ryan Gosling, left, and Margot Robbie in a scene from "Barbie." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP, File)"Any movie, if you're going to any participating theater, all movies, all showtimes, all formats- four dollars," President of the Cinema Foundation, Jackie Brenneman, told KTLA 5's Sam Rubin. ‘Blue Beetle’ unseats ‘Barbie’ atop box office, ending four-week reign "That means new releases," she continued. "We've got 'Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story,' 'Golda,' the second weekend of 'Blue Beetle.' We've also got some bring-backs from earlier this summer. We've got 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' We've also got a sing-a-long version of 'The Little Mermaid.'"This image released by Nintendo and Universa...