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Judge chides county attorney’s office in child protection case over Madeline Kingsbury’s children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

A district court judge has denied a motion to suspend reunification efforts of Adam Fravel, who is accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, and his children and admonished the Winona County Attorney’s Office for attempting to subvert his constitutional right to a fair trial.Fravel, 29, is facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Madeline Kingsbury, a Winona woman whose body was found earlier this month following a months-long search after she went missing in March. Fravel was arrested hours after the body was found.The county attorney’s office is prosecuting that criminal case and is handling the separate child in need of protection or services civil case. Phillip Prokopowicz, a former Dakota County prosecutor, is leading the prosecution team for Winona County against Fravel.Adam Taylor Fravel. (Winona County Sheriff’s Office)Attorneys for Fravel, the county and Kingsbury’s parents appeared before District Judge Mary Leahy on Wednesday morning to hear arg...

Girls lacrosse semifinals: Edina 10, Stillwater 7

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

Stillwater junior midfielder Maycie Neubauer said Edina goalie Uma Corniea is difficult to play against for a number of reasons.Obviously, Corniea’s vast skill set is one of them. Corniea, Minnesota’s all-time girls hockey wins leader in net who has committed to Princeton, is a difficult code to crack in the lacrosse net, as well.But perhaps just as impactful is who the goaltender is while she’s playing.“I love Uma. She is the happiest, friendliest goalie I have ever played against, which makes it hard,” Neubauer said. “I think her spirit is definitely what gets her. Her skills, obviously, too, but I just think how she goes about the game, lifts her teammates up and everything.”Corniea has been a stalwart for the Hornets all season, serving as a massive reason Edina (16-2) reached its first state tournament as the No. 2 seed. She also played a large role in ensuring the Hornets would play for a state title on Saturday.Corniea stumped the Pon...

Scotia Fireworks Event returns thanks to local groups

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Jumpin' Jack’s Drive-In fireworks have been a staple for 50 years. Thanks to some community support, the yearly event will once again light up the night sky.Mayor of Scotia, David Bucciferro, says the village has been going back-and-forth on how to run the 2023 Fireworks Event before deciding to put out the fuse. "We felt like we did not have the necessary resources in place. Not money, but actual public safety resources in place to put the event on," stated Bucciferro.With the event canceled, the local area joined together to find solutions to Scotia's problem. "Since that time, the outpouring of support, especially from Schenectady County Legislature, has been tremendous. People have stepped up, neighboring communities have offered resources," described Bucciferro. Gent’s Barber Co. fundraising for Lucky Puppy Rescue Groups such as CDTA and SUNY Schenectady will be providing free parking and shuttle service to the event. As the primary sponsor, Owner of Ju...

Impact on local businesses following Albany Empire's NAL removal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Fans of the Albany Empire can expect their tickets to be refunded following news of the team’s removal from the National Arena League. Fans will have to return to the place where they originally purchased their tickets. Ticketmaster customers can expect an automatic refund.MORE NEWS & SPORTS from NEWS10With games no longer occurring, Saturday’s pre game block party is canceled. News 10 cameras captured "no parking" signs for the would-be event being taken down.With no team, no games and no block party, James Anilowski, owner of Albany Stadium Restaurant and Bar next door to the MVP arena, expressed concern about the potential ramifications on foot traffic. “We were planning on doing a street party here. That’s not gonna happen, so that’s gonna impact us, unfortunately” Anilowski said.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Maurice Rucker, who works across the street from the arena, also worried about t...

2 men plead guilty to 2018 murder, assault cases

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two men reached plea agreements with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office on Thursday in connection with shootings in 2018 that left one woman dead and a man critically injured.William Pearson Jr., 26, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for the Jan. 30, 2018, killing of Genna Clements. The shooting took place in the 5300 block of Claxton Avenue, located in the Mark Twain neighborhood.Pearson was accused of shooting Clements and a man while they were seated in a vehicle. Clements was 42.Prosecutors initially charged Pearson with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, two counts of armed criminal action, and two counts of tampering with evidence. A Missouri doctor’s death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren’t talking Meanwhile, Terez Cook Jr., 23, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault for shooting at a woman on Jan. 26, 2018. That crime occurred in the 5900 block of Lillian Avenue, which is in the Walnut Park West neighborhood.Trials ...

Local group displays hundreds of flags to honor fallen marine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

MEHLVILLE, Mo. - The family of a fallen active-duty marine said they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support as hundreds of flags go up to greet the family outside a local funeral home."Patriotism is alive and well in America. If you don't believe me, come out and help us set up flags, and you'll see it," said Jeff Hastings, president and CEO of The Flagman's Mission Continues.Flags were unfurled outside Kutis Funeral Home off Lemay Ferry Road on Thursday. Volunteers from both sides of the river helped the nonprofit to put up hundreds of U.S. 3 by 5-foot flags. St. Louis Cardinals fans sound off on team’s dismal season   "Why? Because it makes my heart feel good. I think it's so important to give back," said Bonnie Janas, a volunteer. "It's good for the families. It's good for the community to recognize the sacrifices that have been made and this is just a small part we can do to put the flags up just so, I think it helps the families."The flags were put up to honor U.S. Mari...

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

Thousands of bluegrass music fans from around Colorado, the United States and the world assembled in Town Park in the Telluride valley to celebrate 50 years of one of the most iconic music gatherings.The 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival opened Thursday, June 15 with a mix of new and veteran artists from Bella White to Del McCoury to Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to Colorado’s own the String Cheese Incident. Other notable Telluride favorites like Sam Bush sat in with various groups during the afternoon.As fresh snow fell on the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains overlooking the valley, opening day weather saw sporadic rain showers mixed with short periods of sunshine as temperatures barely cracked 50 degrees. It was certainly different in past years where hot, sunny days brought thousands of music fans twirling around Town Park. The four-day 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival runs through Sunday.

Bill Cosby accusers push laws that let sex-assault victims seek justice years later

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — A group of women who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault and were dismayed when he had his conviction overturned and left prison are trying again to seek justice in the courts, by urging states to give them more time to pursue civil damages.More than a dozen women have sued the actor and comedian since his June 2021 release, including nine who brought cases Wednesday in Nevada, weeks after successfully lobbying to eliminate the statute of limitations for adult survivors in the state.They join advocates who battled the Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts and other institutions in the debate over how long adult victims should have to file suit. That debate has intensified in the years since the #MeToo movement exploded onto the national scene, as some states extend deadlines for lawsuits, eliminate them altogether or enact so-called lookback laws establishing windows of a year or two to sue.Nevada dropped its statute of limitations on May 31. In New York, lawmakers e...

Feds announce start of public process to reshape key rules on Colorado River water use by 2027

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

LAS VEGAS — A public process started Thursday to reshape the way Colorado River water is distributed, with federal officials promising to collect comments about updating and enacting rules in 2027 to continue providing hydropower, drinking water and irrigation to farms, cities and tribes in seven Western U.S. states and Mexico.The U.S. Interior Department said it will publish in the Federal Register on Friday a call for replacing guidelines that expire in 2026, including pacts enacted in 2007 for states to share cutbacks in water drawn from a river diminished by drought and climate change, as well as operating plans for the key Lake Powell and Lake Mead reservoirs. An agreement between the United States and Mexico on use of Colorado River water also is set to expire at that time.The department’s U.S. Bureau of Reclamation promised a “robust and transparent public process” beginning with online virtual public meetings July 17, July 18 and July 24. It set an Aug. 15 deadline for...

Colorado’s gambling regulators put a hold on exchange wagering

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:15 GMT

Colorado’s gaming regulators on Thursday did not approve a plan that would open the state to a new form of sports betting that’s been described as a stock exchange for gamblers.The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission voted 3-1 to take no action on proposed rules for exchange wagering, a form of online sports betting that bypasses oddsmakers at traditional sportsbooks and allows gamblers to wager against each other.If the plan had been approved, Colorado would have become the first state to establish specific rules for exchange wagering and would have become just the second state in the nation to host it.However, the majority of the commissioners were concerned that the new rules would create a tax loophole for some who play the exchange. The commissioners agreed to delay a decision and give the Colorado Division of Gaming time to revise its proposal.Richard Nathan, the commission’s chairman, said he worried the possible loophole would go against the state le...