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Ham radio fans to gather in East Greenbush

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Ham radio enthusiasts are holding a celebration of the hobby in East Greenbush on Saturday. The Annual Hamfest of the East Greenbush Amateur Radio Association (EGARA) will meet at the East Greenbush Town Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. MORE NEWS from News10 Fans consider the pastime a pre-cursor to social media. “One minute you might be talking to someone across town and the next minute you might be in contact with someone in England, Germany or Japan” said EGARA Club president Bryan Jackson. “It really makes it the world’s first social media platform” he added. Jackson added that Ham radio is still useful in the event that natural disasters, such as a hurricane, disables internet, cell phone, or landline usage. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The celebration will also be a swap meet for ham radio gear and accessories. Prizes and equipment will be distributed.For more details on the event, ...

Ranger locates missing Granville woman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last week, a New York State Forest Ranger stepped in to track down a woman missing since the previous day. Ranger assistance was requested by Washington County on Thursday, May 25, to find an 85-year-old woman with dementia who had wandered away from home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Ranger assistance was called at around 10:45 a.m. on Thursday to the home of the woman and her husband. The missing woman had not been seen since 9 p.m. the previous evening. The Granville resident was found in the woods, laying near an ATV trail on the side of the road around noon. The ranger on the scene located the woman by tracking a footpath through leaf litter and debris. She was found disoriented and cold, but had not sustained any injuries.

Ulster County waives civil service exam fees

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ulster County has announced that they will be waiving all civil service exam fees for prospective government employees. They have also launched a new digital dashboard that will allow people to apply for jobs online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The policy went into effect as of June 1. The goal of the initiative is to bolster the county's workforce by increasing the accessibility of the application process. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger stated that “Our greatest asset in Ulster County is our people, and qualified candidates should be able to apply for positions in County government without paying a fee. Eliminating civil service exam fees promotes fair and equitable opportunities for positions in public service, regardless of means, and will encourage more qualified candidates to apply."  50%+ of NY counties declare States of Emergency over asylees Dawn Spader, Ulster County Directo...

Five things to know for NASCAR's Enjoy Illinois 300 this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Start your engines! NASCAR meets the Metro East once again as Enjoy Illinois 300 returns this weekend for the second consecutive year. The inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 race and festivities last year proved largely successful. NASCAR fans from all around the country gathered at the World Wide Technology Raceway for the race and three days worth of NASCAR-themed events. The raceway packed a sold-out crowd of 57,000 seats on race day, setting the stage for an encore this weekend. To get ready for raceway royalty in the St. Louis region, here are five things worth knowing ahead of the Enjoy Illinois 300. 1. When is the race? How can I watch? The Enjoy Illinois 300 race is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. CT. If you're unable to attend the NASCAR Cup Series race on a ticket, FS1 will carry the TV broadcast. Fans can also tune in via radio on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Fans planning to watch the race should expect for it to take at least three ...

Bill criminalizing celebratory gunfire arrives at Parson's desk

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - On Tuesday, the Missouri Senate delivered a bill to Governor Mike Parson's desk that would impose tougher penalties for people who fire celebratory gunshots.The legislation, known as Blair's Law, had kicked around the state Capitol for more than a decade.The legislation is named in honor of Blair Shanahan Lane of Independence, who died on July 4, 2011, after being struck in the neck by a falling bullet. She was 11.Aaron Sullivan of Kansas City pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Sullivan, who owned the pistol that fired the fatal round, admitted that he and others were shooting the gun in celebration that evening. Sullivan served 18 months in prison.  Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Blair's mother, Michele Sha...

What is the most common crime in Illinois?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

(WTVO) — Crime is nothing new in Illinois.The state saw 50,103 violent crimes in 2021, according to Neighborhood Scout. In addition, Illinois had 188,005 property crimes that year, coming to a total of 238,108 crimes.Since there are many different types of crimes that a person can partake in, Illinois residents might be wondering what type happens the most in the state.Data from Neighborhood Scout showed that Theft was the most common property crime while Assault was the most common violent crime. 24/7 Wall Street said that Illinois' aggravated assault rate of 254 per 100,000 is about that same as the national rate, which is more than the national rate of 250 per 100,000.Illinois had a higher violent crime rate in 2022 compared to nationwide as well. Whereas the nationwide rate was 4.0 incidents per 1,000 people, Illinois had 4.3 incidents per 1,000 people, according to SafeWise.Last year was the second-consecutive year that violent crime rates rose in the state. It was also the thi...

Kansas City police release identity of baby left in woods

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The identity of a baby's body found in a wooded area of Kansas City is released.Kansas City police say the baby's name is Kha'liya Bridgewater. She was born in November, six months before investigators found her body near East 41st Street and Pittman Road in May.The cause and manner of her death are still under investigation, according to police.Detectives used DNA to identify Kha'liya's parents. 1 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Family Dollar, Kansas City police investigating According to court documents, family members said Kha'liya's mother told them the baby died. Family members contacted police after the woman wouldn't give them information about how Kha'liya died or when she would be buried.A search warrant shows detectives compared DNA from the baby’s remains to the DNA of the child’s suspected mother. Tests show the woman is likely the baby’s mother.It also shows the woman’s sibling and a friend went to her apartment on April 28. They said the apartment ...

Family of man killed at EV charging station demanding answers after no arrest in case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

Dozens of people protested outside the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Jefferson County on Wednesday. They were all friends and family of Adam Fresquez, who was shot and killed the morning of May 3 at a Tesla charging station in the Edgewater Public Market.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three men sentenced in Denver to prison for crime spree and shooting death Crime and Public Safety | 18-year-old defendant sentenced to life in prison for double shooting in Lakewood Crime and Public Safety | Cold case homicide suspect arrested for 2009 New Year’s Day shooting in Ignacio Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in deadly shooting in Aurora; police cite road rage Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in Denver double shooting that left one man dead The Edgewater Police Department said officers did detain a person, but at this point, no arrests have been made and n...

Grossman initially doesn't appear in court for alleged DUI hit-and-run that killed 2 boys

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

A Hidden Hills socialite who allegedly struck and killed two boys while driving intoxicated in Westlake Village nearly three years ago did not appear as expected in a Van Nuys courtroom on Thursday.Instead, attorneys for Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation and wife of prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman, appeared on her behalf initially.Grossman's attorneys said they did not know that Grossman was required to appear, and once they learned that information, their client came to the court house.Grossman faces murder and other charges after she allegedly hit 11-year-old Mark and 8-year-old Jacob Iskander in a crosswalk on Sept. 29, 2020.She is also accused of speeding, fleeing the scene and operating her car while under the influence of alcohol and a prescription drug. 2 years after fatal hit-and-run, boys are remembered as family continues calls for justice While her blood alcohol content was slightly below or right at the 0.08% legal limit, prosec...

Bill Cosby sued for rape in Los Angeles County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:51 GMT

Disgraced comedian and actor Bill Cosby is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct in Los Angeles County, The Washington Post reports. Cosby, 85, is being sued by Victoria Valentino for an alleged drugging and rape that took place in 1969.According to Valentino, Cosby offered her and her friend pills at a Melrose Avenue restaurant, then later took them to his office, where they passed out from the drugs and he tried to rape Valentino's friend. Another woman files sex abuse lawsuit against Cosby, NBC When Valentino awoke, she stopped Cosby, who then raped her instead, she claims.Valentino, who came forward with rape claims against Cosby in 2014, one of dozens of women who have done so.She filed this lawsuit under California's Assembly Bill 2777, a law that allows sexual abuse victims to sue the perpetrators even if the crime occurred outside of the statute of limitations, according to the National Law Review. Bill Cosby says he’s planning 2023 comedy tour Cosby was convi...