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DEC puts down an aggressive fisher in Queensbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, the Department of Environmental Conservation responded to the Hudson Pointe Nature Preserve to investigate reports of walkers being bitten by wildlife. An aggressive fisher was located and put down. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Warren County Public Health says the individuals attacked in the other incidents were not seriously injured, but at least one required medical treatment. The attacks reportedly happened near the beginning of the trail. While attempting to locate the fisher, it bit a person involved in the search. The individual required medical treatment. The DEC will test the animal for rabies.

Parents sue Big Cedar Lodge after child dies in Branson boat accident

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. — The parents of a 16-year-old Missouri girl who died in an accident on Table Rock Lake are suing Big Cedar Lodge and others, claiming their rental boat was defective.Chris Johnson and Michelle Taylor, from the St. Louis area, filed the wrongful death lawsuit in Taney County, 16 months after their daughter Kendall Johnson died when she was run over by a boat near Breezy Point.According to the lawsuit, Chris Johnson and his children were vacationing in the Branson area in July 2022 when they rented a pontoon boat from Big Cedar Lodge’s Camp Long Creek Marina. They took the boat to a cliff-jumping area and Chris Johnson stayed on board, floating, as his children and their friends jumped off the cliff.A short time later, the lawsuit says another boater yelled at Chris Johnson to tell him his boat was drifting close to another boat.As Chris went to move the boat, a wake hit the boat, causing Chris to fall forward. Either Chris’s arm or the driver’s seat then hit the throttl...

Make-A-Wish surprises St. Louis boy with dream trip to Walt Disney World

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A seven-year-old is set to experience the magic of Walt Disney World thanks to the sponsorship of Make-A-Wish Missouri and Kansas. This special moment unfolded during a surprise wish reveal for Asah, a St. Louis boy diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome.Asah's dream of meeting his favorite character, Mickey Mouse, will come true in December of this year. On Giving Tuesday, he received the thrilling news through a surprise scavenger hunt around the office and a dance party at the nonprofit's headquarters.The initiative aims to shed light on the 200 kids in the St. Louis area currently awaiting the fulfillment of their wishes. Currently, the chapter has over 600 children in the pipeline, with 200 of them located in the St. Louis area. The organization is actively raising awareness about the importance of granting more wishes, mirroring the joy brought to Wish Kid Asah.During the period between November 21 and Giving Tuesday on November 28, every donation made to ...

Wheat Ridge shooting, possible homicide under investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

Wheat Ridge police are investigating a possible homicide in the area of 38th Avenue and Teller Street involving one victim.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One killed in south Denver shooting Crime and Public Safety | Armed man shot by Denver police after making “threatening motion” Crime and Public Safety | Suspect connected to Centennial shooting death arrested in Wyoming Crime and Public Safety | Editorial: Road rage and reckless driving bring fear to Colorado’s unsafe streets Crime and Public Safety | Man sentenced to prison in domestic violence murder of Cherry Creek district teacher Jefferson County emergency dispatch received a call for medical aid in the area at approximately 11:15 a.m. and officers responded to a call about gunshots in the same area at 11:19 a.m., said police spokesperson Alex Rose.The department cannot confirm if the victim, a man, is deceased, Rose said. Police ...

Former CU Buffs OC Sean Lewis introduced as San Diego State head coach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

Sean Lewis’ brief time in Boulder is officially over.On Wednesday, the former Colorado offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach was introduced as the head coach at San Diego State. He replaces Brady Hoke, who retired at the end of the season.Lewis, 37, left his job as head coach at Kent State last December to take the coordinator job at CU, joining head coach Deion Sanders in Boulder.Related Articles Keeler: CU Buffs, Sean Lewis should’ve been perfect football marriage. So why did Deion Sanders speed up the divorce? Football: CU Buffs LB Marvin Ham II to transfer CSU’s Mohamed Kamara named Mountain West defensive player of the year; 8 Rams, Air Force players make all-conference first team Keeler: Deion Sanders’ recruiting doublespeak has CU Buffs looking more like CU Bluffs Football recruiting: CU Buffs lose QB commits for 2024, 2025 classes One of the two highest-paid assistants in CU h...

Actress Frances Sternhagen of 'Cheers' and 'Sex and the City' dies at 93

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

Frances Sternhagen, known for her roles on Broadway and in the television series "Cheers" and "Sex and the City," has passed away at 93.The actress died at her home in New Rochelle, New York, on the evening of Nov. 27, according to her son John Carlin.He announced his mother's death on Instagram Wednesday morning. "She died peacefully at her home, a month and a half shy of her 94th birthday," he wrote. "I will post more soon, but for now I just want to give thanks for the remarkable gift of an artist and human being that was Frances Sternhagen. She was beloved by many. I'm very lucky I was able to call her my mom, my friend, my song and dance partner. We were together last week, and we spoke Monday afternoon, said how much we loved and missed one another."Carlin then explained that he was about to board a plane for London when he received the news of his mother's passing. Actress Frances Sternhagen attends the premiere of "Julie & Julia" at The Ziegfeld Theatre, in New York, on ...

4 California eateries among the 'best' new restaurants in the country, Yelp says

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

For the first time ever, Yelp is ranking the “best” new restaurants nationwide and four California-based establishments made the list. A total of 25 restaurants were featured.Pomet, a farm-to-table-based restaurant in Oakland, was ranked the country's second “best” new restaurant. The restaurant is owned by farmer Aomboon Deasy and ingredients used at the restaurant are locally sourced. Its menu includes Asian-influenced dishes, which are “hyper-seasonal and subject-to-change” mainly due to the ingredients being locally sourced. Only two dishes have remained since its opening in March 2022: the popular Ugly Mushroom Filled Pasta and Salt and Pepper Quail, according to Yelp. Subway to add footlong cookies to menus nationwide The restaurant also received a Michelin Green Star, awarded to restaurants at the forefront of sustainable practices.In Southern California, Manzke and San Laurel in Los Angeles and California English in San Diego also made the list.Manzke, created by Chefs Wal...

Actress Shannen Doherty reveals heartbreaking cancer news

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

Shannen Doherty shared heartbreaking news about her fight with cancer in an interview with PEOPLE. The actress said the stage 4 breast cancer has spread to her bones.Doherty, 52, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. After a mastectomy and chemotherapy, she went into remission.But the cancer returned in 2019. Doherty announced her diagnosis of metastatic stage 4 cancer in 2020. Steve Harvey thanks wife in emotional speech Earlier this year, she said the cancer had spread to her brain. A tumor on her brain was removed.The “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed” star said she’s still undergoing treatment.“I don’t want to die,” she said in a recent interview with PEOPLE. “I’m not done with living. I’m not done with loving. I’m not done with creating. I’m not done with hopefully changing things for the better. I’m just not — I’m not done.”She continued, “When you ask yourself, ‘Why me? Why did I get cancer?’ and then ‘Why did my cancer come back? Why am I stage 4?’ That leads yo...

Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on Lindell Road [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

71-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Flamingo RoadLAS VEGAS, NV (November 29, 2023) – Sunday evening, a pedestrian incident claimed the life of one man on Lindell Road. The collision occurred around 8:00 p.m. near the Flamingo and Lindell Road intersection in Spring Valley.According to investigators, a sedan driver struck a man crossing south in a designated crosswalk. An SUV trailing behind the sedan collided with it, leading to the SUV running over the pedestrian.The 71-year-old male pedestrian, suffering severe injuries, was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. As of now, authorities have not disclosed his identity.Emergency crews temporarily closed the surrounding area for cleanup and initial investigative procedures.Anyone with additional information about this tragic car accident is urged to promptly contact Indio Officials. Further details about the fatal pedestrian incident on Lindell Road will be provided once available.In this sorrowful ...

Frances Sternhagen dies at 93; award-winning actress had roles in TV’s ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Cheers’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:27 GMT

By Alli Rosenbloom | CNNFrances Sternhagen, a veteran stage and screen performer known for her work in films like “Misery” and on the TV series “Cheers” and “Sex and the City,” has died, a representative for Sternhagen told CNN on Wednesday.She was 93. Sarah Fargo, a representative for Sternhagen, sent a statement from the late actor’s family:“It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear mother, actress Frances Sternhagen, died peacefully of natural causes in New Rochelle, NY, on November 27th, 2023 at the age of 93.  She is survived by her 6 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  A celebration of her remarkable career and life is planned for mid January, near her 94th birthday. We continue to be inspired by her love and life.”Sternhagen’s son John Carlin shared a tribute on his Instagram page Wednesday, saying his mother “was beloved by many. I’m very lucky I was able to call her my mom, my friend, my song and dance partner.”A celebrated...