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State volleyball: Anoka outlasts Eagan in thrilling five-set quarterfinal

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

Eagan dug itself holes numerous times against Anoka throughout their Class 4A state volleyball quarterfinal Friday at Xcel Energy Center. And on numerous occasions, the Wildcats successfully battled back.But their final dilemma proved to be too much to overcome, as fourth-seeded Eagan was bounced in five sets by fifth-seeded Anoka, 29-27, 28-26, 26-28, 26-28, 15-4 in a thrilling quarterfinal.“Yeah, fighting from behind is exhausting. The whole time you’re trying to push, you’re trying to fight,” Eagan coach McKenna Melville said. “That team was a really good defensive team. We knew that coming in, and we just had to keep on fighting. … We made it harder for ourselves.”And they almost came through. The Wildcats trailed 18-9 in the second set before rallying to push it to extra points. But they weren’t able to finish off the set, creating a 2-0 hole for the match.Eagan continued to start slow in sets but rallied to win each of the final ...

Teen founder of Butterfly Sanctuary named Albany County Citizen of the Month

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local teenager was recognized on Wednesday for bringing a butterfly sanctuary to Albany's South End neighborhood. Olivia Rose was named the Albany County Citizen of the Month. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 15-year old turned a vacant lot into a habitat for butterflies and pollinators. She's also gone into local schools to teach other students about the important of monarch butterflies and to show them it's never too soon to make a difference."I noticed a lot of pollution and struggles within my community, and I knew I had to be the one to fix something," Rose said.The sanctuary also includes a free book exchange cabinet as well as a garden that has provided 75 pounds of fresh produce.

Guilderland EMS receives $50K for new equipment

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Guilderland EMS received state funding to buy new equipment. A $50,000 grant was presented on Wednesday.The money will be used to buy a new power stretcher and power load system for the town's new ambulance. The stretcher can be raised and lowered into and out of the ambulance automatically. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It comes as the EMS company expands its reach in the community."We have recently taken on more responsibility in the west end of the town," Guilderland EMS Dir. Jay Tyler said. "We have six ambulances, and we respond to about 7,000 calls a year, so that's a lot of patients that we lift."The EMS director said the new stretcher will make transportation safer for patients and staff members.

Educational theater lab opens new location in Albany

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Performing Arts education is expanding in Albany. For about a decade, the Cue Theatre was located in Delmar, but the children's theater program is stepping into a bigger spotlight.It's moving into the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Officials said the move is helping them connect to and inspire even more young people to join the performing arts. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Here in Albany, we are able to make connections with local businesses that feel rife with opportunity and new energy. We can literally feel ourselves growing. This allows us to expand opportunities for young people, which is of course, our core mission."The Cue is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a gala and fundraiser on Saturday.

Annual car giveaway benefits local veteran

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A national program is helping a local veteran in need. The 11th annual Keys to Progress program by Progressive Insurance donates cars to veterans so they can have reliable transportation to medical care, employment centers, and other services.One of those veterans is Albany's Tierra Oliver. She said the car will help her care for her family and continue her work with local youth struggling with mental illness. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "This event means more than just a car," she said. "It's helpful. It's going to change my life and my daughter's life, but it just shows that we as people still have room left in our hearts, and if we can build on that, we can change the world."Over the last decade, the Keys to Progress program has given away 1,000 cars to veterans in need.

Colorado snow totals for Nov. 8, 2023

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

The following Colorado snow totals have been reported by the National Weather Service for Nov, 8, 2023, as of 7:45 p.m. Wednesday:Black Forest, CO — 1.5 inches at 2:49 p.m.Crescent Village, CO — 4 inches at 3:13 p.m.Floyd Hill, CO — 2.5 inches at 1:51 p.m.Related ArticlesWeather | Colorado snow totals for Oct. 29, 2023 Weather | Colorado snow totals for Oct. 28, 2023 Weather | Colorado snow totals for Oct. 12, 2023 Genesee, CO — 6.9 inches at 4:06 p.m.Georgetown, CO — 1 inch at 4:27 p.m.Nederland, CO — 1 inch at 2:15 p.m.Woodland Park, CO — 4.3 inches at 4:14 p.m.

County investigator caught stealing from the dead in Los Angeles

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

An investigator with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has been charged with stealing property from deceased individuals during the course of his job, authorities announced on Wednesday.  Surveillance cameras captured 34-year-old Adrian Muñoz, a resident of L.A. who has worked for the Medical Examiner’s Office since 2018, take a gold crucifix off the neck of a deceased man and place it in his medical bag on Jan. 6.  The victim, a warehouse worker, suffered a heart attack and died at his job in South L.A. Muñoz was assigned to investigate the death. After he took the gold crucifix, Muñoz did not return the item, nor did he document it in the property receipt, the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.   ‘Shockwaves of emotions’ after 4 L.A. Sheriff’s Department employees die by suicide in 24 hours Months later, rare antique coins with a receipt in the name of another man discovered dead on Nov. 12, whose case Muñoz had handled, ...

Hollywood actors, studios reach deal to end strike

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

The union representing thousands of film and television actors has agreed in principle to a deal with the motion picture studios, signaling the coming end of a four-month strike that brought the industry to a standstill.According to an email sent to members Wednesday evening, the SAG-AFTRA negotiating committee approved a tentative deal with the major film studios. The three-year contract agreement must be approved by votes from the union’s board and its members in the coming days, but the leadership declared the strike will end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, bringing an end to the high-profile work stoppage.The total value of the contract totals more than $1 billion, the negotiating committee says, with increased pay for members, increased residual payments related to streaming content and better health and pension benefits. Members of SAG-AFTRA strike for the 116th day SAG-AFTRA strike may end soon as negotiators move closer to reaching a dealJosh Gad and Rory O'Malley join SAG-AFTRA ...

2-year-old found dead in Palmdale

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a toddler was found dead in Palmdale on Tuesday night.Deputies first responded to a rescue call on the 800 block of East Avenue P-15 around 5:07 p.m. Arriving officers found the child inside the home. He was not breathing and was unresponsive at the time, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Emergency crews performed life-saving measures on the child before he was transported to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead.Authorities are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was found dead in Palmdale on Nov. 7, 2023. (Don Luis Meza)Authorities are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was found dead in Palmdale on Nov. 7, 2023. (Don Luis Meza)Authorities are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was found dead in Palmdale on Nov. 7, 2023. (Don Luis Meza)Authorities are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was found dead in Palmdale on Nov. 7, 2023. (Don Luis Meza)Authorities are investigating after a 2-year-old boy was found de...

Caltrain collides with three vehicles in Burlingame

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:05:01 GMT

BURLINGAME – A Caltrain hit three occupied vehicles Wednesday afternoon in Burlingame, according to the commuter rail line.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Vengeance or self-defense? Trial opens for man accused of beheading woman with sword in San Carlos Crime and Public Safety | Standoff at Redwood City mobile home park ends in arrest Crime and Public Safety | Half Moon Bay: 49-year-old man arrested for elder abuse wanted to ‘kill his father by ripping his heart out of his chest’ Crime and Public Safety | East Palo Alto: Three teenagers arrested after suspected shooting; five guns seized Crime and Public Safety | Peninsula sword-beheading defendant drops insanity plea ahead of trial The collision involving northbound train No. 409 happened around 4:35 p.m. at Broadway, near California Drive, Caltrain spokesperson Dan Lieberman said. The intersection is close to the Broadway Caltrain...