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Another Stillwater prison worker assaulted, 3rd incident in week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

Another prison worker was assaulted by an inmate Thursday, the seventh injured this week.A corrections sergeant “was injured in an unprovoked inmate assault” about 8:15 a.m. at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Stillwater in Bayport, the Minnesota Department of Corrections said in a statement.“During a routine facility unit movement, an inmate rushed up to the sergeant and began striking him in the face,” the statement continued. “Other corrections officers immediately responded to stop the assault.”The sergeant was taken to Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater for evaluation and treatment of injuries.Three prison workers were assaulted by two inmates Tuesday at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Oak Park Heights. On Monday, a fight broke out among several inmates at the Stillwater prison and three prison employees were assaulted when they intervened.“We will take every appropriate action to stop these senseless acts of violence against our staff,” ...

The Cure are coming back to the X and promise no dynamically priced or platinum tickets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

British goth rock legends the Cure will return to St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center on June 8 and the band is promising tickets are priced “to benefit fans.”But as has become common for local arena concerts, neither the venue nor the promoter announced ticket prices. The band is using Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program and fans must register by noon Monday, with tickets going on sale at 10 a.m. March 15. For reference, the Cure’s previous concert at the X in 2016 – which was their first local gig in 20 years – was priced from $85 to $25.“We have priced tickets to benefit fans and our efforts to block scalpers and limit inflated resale prices are being supported by our ticketing partners,” reads a note on the band’s website. The press release announcing the concert added that “apart from a few Hollywood Bowl charity seats, there will be no platinum or dynamically priced tickets on this tour.”The Cure emerged in 1978 with a tense, post-punk sound that later expand...

Pet adoption event set in Greenwich

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

GREENWICH, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Tractor Supply Co. in Greenwich is hosting a chance for community members to come meet and adopt their next four-legged family member. A pet adoption event is set for 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "As an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption, Tractor Supply strives to inform our customers of the pet adoption process by providing a safe and comfortable space for placing adorable animals in welcoming homes," said Greenwich Tractor Supply store manager Wayne Foote. "Through this and other year-round adoption events, our goal at Greenwich store is to connect adoptable pets with interested owners."Saturday's event is open to all members of the public. Families are welcome to bring their own pets, as long as they're leashed and friendly with others. The adoption event features dogs and cats, and will be run in cooperation with Our Best Friends Re...

Police investigate a robbery at Glenville Speedway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a robbery reported at the Speedway at 123 Freemans Bridge Road on Thursday morning. According to the report, the suspect entered the store, handed a note to the employee that implied he had a weapon, took a significant amount of cash, and left. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the suspect ran across Dutch Meadows Lane and got into a dark sedan. The suspect drove westbound on Dutch Meadows Lane. The suspect is also believed to have placed a paper bag over his license plate.Surveillance footage of the suspect shows a white male wearing a blue hoodie sweatshirt, black pants, black and white shoes, a black baseball hat with a white logo, and what appears to be an N-95 mask. He is described to be about 5'5 to 5'8'. No one was injured. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Glenville Police Department Detective at (518) 384-0135.

Parking still a point as Glens Falls DRI project nears bid phase

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city's long-in-the-works Downtown Revitalization Initiative project on South Street is reaching a new stage, the city's economic development director said on Tuesday night. Jeff Flagg stood before the Glens Falls Planning Board's monthly meeting this week to talk about the prospect of going out to bid for the future multiuse farmer's market space planned for the street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The project has been in the works since the city was awarded $10 million in DRI funding in 2017. As it's coming into shape, residents are happy to hear the prospect of new life coming to the currently-vacant lot at 51 South St. near the corner of Elm Street. At the same time, a common question reared its head again: Will shoppers have space to park?"The sidewalk is expanding 8 feet into South Street, eliminating the streetside spots that are already there," said city resident and architect ...

Ferguson man charged in recent motorcycles, ATV thefts; 2nd suspect at large

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - A Ferguson man was charged Wednesday in connection with a recent series of motorcycle and ATV thefts in St. Louis County. Authorities are looking for a second individual involved in the crimes.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Mark Misuraca, 38, with two counts of stealing - over $750, three counts of second-degree burglary, and two counts of stealing a motor vehicle. He remains jailed on a $50,000 cash-only bond.Police claim Misuraca broke into a Wally's gas station on Nov. 27, 2022, and stole an industrial smoker. The suspect drove a white Econoline van to and from the scene. The smoker, valued over $750, was not recovered. Top story: Suspected Schnucks shooter appeared to be targeting suburbs On Dec. 20, 2022, police claim Misuraca and another person were seen arriving at Saint Louis Power Sports in Fenton in a white van. The unknown suspect used a tire iron to smash a glass window to the business. Misuraca allegedly took an ATV, valued a...

St. Louis named the most affordable large US city

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

(NEXSTAR) - Are you making enough money to afford your bills, buy the things you want, and set aside some money and pay off debt? Unsurprisingly, where you live can impact just how much wiggle room you have in your budget, especially in some U.S. metros.A new study reviewed data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, which estimates the living wage you need to support yourself and various family sizes throughout the country based on “geographically specific expenditure data related to a family’s likely minimum food, childcare, health insurance, housing, transportation, and other basic necessities" and a common budgeting method known as the 50/30/20 rule. Conducted by SmartAsset, a financial planning website, the study used the required annual income after taxes estimated by the living wage calculator to determine how much you need to earn to “live comfortably” in the nation’s largest cities using the 50/30/20 rule. The budgeting technique allocates your after-tax income to three categ...

Missouri voters could restore abortion rights in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights in the state if constitutional amendments made public Thursday make it to the 2024 ballot.The proposals would amend Missouri's Constitution to protect abortion rights and pregnant women, as well as access to birth control.Currently, most abortions are outlawed in the state. There are exceptions for medical emergencies, but not for cases of rape or incest.The Missouri proposals are backed by a new group called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, which has hired at least one Missouri Democratic strategist. The group and its treasurer did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Missouri's Republic...

St. Louis County tax preparer accused of filing $252K in fake deductions

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A federal grand jury indicted a St. Louis County tax preparer last month for falsifying tax returns over the last few years.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Elisa Brown, 57, lied on 11 tax returns between 2018 and 2021. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW According to court documents, Brown is accused of filing fake deductions for clients for items including medical and dental expenses, gifts, and non-reimbursed employee expenses.The false deductions totaled approximately $252,000.Brown was charged with 11 counts of assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. If convicted, Brown faces up to three years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine on each charge.

Juvenile charged with murder of 15-year-old in Gravois Park neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:31:29 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A juvenile has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old St. Louis girl.Emily Valentine was shot in the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue in the Gravois Park neighborhood on Feb. 28.Police responded to the scene at about 7:40 p.m. that night. When officers arrived, they found Valentine on a parking pad behind a residence and learned that she had suffered a gunshot wound to her face. Valentine was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Homicide detectives identified a suspect, a 15-year-old boy, and presented the case to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. Prosecutors charged the teen with second-degree murder in St. Louis Juvenile Court.At present, the suspect is in c...