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Student exchange program forges bonds through generations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

This story is the second part of a series on the relationship between Glens Falls and Saga City, Japan. Click here for part 1, and keep an eye on news10.com for more.GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Mother and daughter Denise and Cayden Williams have something special in common. Fourteen years apart, both of them have taken the same trip far from their home area of Lake Luzerne, landing in the southern Japanese city of Saga. "One of the first things I learned there was to try food first and ask questions later, to have more of an open mind," said Denise, who - like her daughter after her - traveled to Saga as part of the Sister Cities program connecting it to Glens Falls. "That's definitely something I shared with Cayden as we got down the road. It's mind over matter." Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The relationship between Saga and Glens Falls turns 35 this year - only a couple years older than the student exchange progra...

Governor Hochul issues a State of Emergency ahead of storm

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

ALBANY,N.Y. (NEWS10)--Governor Kathy Hochul will be issuing a a state of emergency starting at 8pm Monday."This is one we are cautioning people that this could be deadly," said Hochul.The snow is expected to begin falling Monday evening."About eight inches Western New York to Finger Lakes— which is manageable. Then it intensifies. 1 to 2 inches an hour, 3 inches an hour is a lot of snow coming down Monday night to Tuesday afternoon."The state is also keeping an eye on potential high winds.The governor warned everyone to prepare for this Nor’easter by stocking up on essentials such as groceries, batteries, chargers, and additional light sources."There will be wide spread power outages in a very large geographic area," said Hochul.The National Guard and even utility teams from Canada are preparing to help. All trucking and commercial vehicles are urged to use the right lane if they must be out on the roads."On the Thruway as of 8pm tonight, we will be banning tandems and empty trailer...

Village of Fultonville declares State of Emergency

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

FULTONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In response to the incoming winter storm, the Village of Fultonville has declared a State of Emergency. The State of Emergency will run from 8 p.m. on Monday, March 13, through Wednesday, March 15, at noon. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Street parking is not permitted from 8 p.m. on Monday through 6 a.m. on Thursday. The Village office will be closed.

Saratoga Springs declares snow emergency

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Saratoga Springs declaring a snow emergency ahead of the winter storm heading to the Capital Region. The area will get several inches of snow and some places could see over a foot or more. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The snow emergency will begin Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. and run until Thursday, March 16 at 7 p.m. During a snow emergency, all vehicles parked on City streets must be moved to a cleared or plowed area every twelve hours. Tuesday, March 14, at 7 a.m., is the first time vehicles must be moved to a cleared parking space. Except for on streets with alternate parking, those alternate side parking restrictions should be adhered to in accordance with posted guidelines.Several other communities have announced a snow emergency ahead of the winter storm set to impact the region. Check the latest from the Storm Tracker Weather Team to stay up to date with the latest weather news.

Village of Scotia declares State of Emergency

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Scotia announced a State of Emergency effective at 10 p.m. on Monday, March 13, that runs until 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. Travel is restricted to essential personnel. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During this time, parking will not be permitted on Village streets or in the municipal lot. Vehicles violating the regulations may be subject to ticketing or be towed at the owner's expense. Village offices will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, and reopened on Wednesday, March 15. The City of Schenectady will not collect solid waste and recycling in the Village of Scotia on Tuesday. Residents are asked to place solid waste and recycling curbside on Friday evening, for collection on Saturday.

Man kills daughter's suspected stalker with moose antler, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – A Minnesota man showed up at the Cook County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday covered in blood and confessed to beating a 77-year-old to death, first with a shovel, then with a moose antler. The county attorney called it a "brutal attack without provocation on an elderly man." Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Levi Axtell, 27, told sheriff's deputies he killed Lawrence V. Scully in his Grand Marais, Minnesota, home. Back in 2018, Axtell had accused the elderly man of stalking his 22-month-old daughter, the Star Tribune reports. In a request for a protective order, he said Scully would park his van outside his daughter's daycare and wait for her to go out on walks. The court granted the protective order temporarily but dismissed it weeks later, according to the newspaper. Before Axtell's 2018 complaint, Scully was already a convicted sex offender. Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen confirmed to the Associated Press t...

2nd person charged in Schnucks parking lot shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Prosecutors have charged a second person in connection with last week's shooting in a St. Peters Schnucks parking lot.Jayana Dobbs, 22, is charged with accessory to first-degree assault, accessory to armed criminal action, and first-degree robbery. She's in custody at the St. Peters Police Department, but will soon be transferred to St. Charles County Jail, where she'll be held on a $1 million bond.Dobbs is the girlfriend of the alleged shooter, Tyrone Miller, 24.Earlier this week, the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Miller with first-degree felony assault, armed criminal action, and attempted robbery. He's being held on a $1 million bond. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting The shooting happened around 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3, in the parking lot of Schnucks at Highway 94 and Jungermann Road.According to Sgt. Melissa Doss, a spokeswoman for the St. Peters Police Department, the 52-year-old victim got...

Standoff ensues after person shoots at Ballwin police officers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

BALLWIN, Mo. - Ballwin police are engaged in a standoff with a person they claim flourished a gun and then shot at officers during a pursuit.This is a developing story. FOX 2 will have more information as it becomes available.

Mandy Harvey will be Variety's celebrity guest during 'An Evening of Empowerment'

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- They empower children with disabilities in the St. Louis area to live their lives to the fullest through programs, equipment, performing arts, recreation and more. FOX 2 is proud to be the exclusive media sponsor of Variety, the children's charity.Executive Director Brian Roy has a big announcement. Mandy Harvey is celebrity guest performing for the Variety Unbound event. She is a singer-songwriter, author, and finalist of America's Got Talent, who happens to be deaf. It is an inspirational story and message to never giving up and continuing to try, along with singing a couple of her original songs.Variety Unbound: An Evening of EmpowermentThe FactoryThursday, April 20, 20236 pm

'Monday Like a Pro' to help Athletes for Animals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:21:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Purina Pro Plan has a new challenge for pet owners. It's called Monday Like a Pro.Dog owners can get active with your best friend. That could be hiking, playing fetch, or going on a run. Purina wants humans and animals to be active, and be outside.They want dog owners across the country to log one million minutes of activity each week.Every time that goal is reached, Purina will donate $15,000 to Athletes for Animals. That is a non-profit co-founded by former St. Louis Blues player David Backes.The challenge runs until May 21, 2023. Join the challenge here.