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Schumer speaks on soldiers' remains in Lake George

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Battlefield Park has a history that lives up to its name. In 2019, some of that history was dug up during a routine construction dig. This week, United States Senator Charles Schumer came to the lake to talk about what was found four years ago. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, Schumer visited Battlefield Park to voice his commitment to ongoing efforts to return the remains of more than 40 Continental soldiers to Lake George. Since their uncovering in 2019, support has grown to have the remains buried there, requiring cooperation from the U.S. Army.“In my recent visit to Lake George Battlefield Park, I was impressed by the devotion of local leaders to preserving and promoting the significance that this region has had on the birth of America, and of course, the spectacular beauty of the grounds," said Schumer. "I am proud to support the Lake George Battlefield Park Alliance and local officials’ effor...

Farmington man arrested on child pornography charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

FARMINGTON, Mo -- In Farmington, Missouri, a man has been arrested for possession of child pornography. On August 31, 2023, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Kaleb L. Curtis, aged 23, with three counts of possession of child pornography, resulting in a warrant for his arrest.  Curtis voluntarily turned himself in to the St. Francois County Sheriff on the same day, and he has since posted a $50,000 bond. The investigation started in August 2022, when investigators received a cybertip indicating that a social media user had uploaded a video identified as child pornography.   License plate reader leads to arrests in stolen identity ring Curtis was identified as a suspect. After further investigations and interviews, the Missouri Digital Forensics Center checked Curtis' cellphone and desktop computer under a St. Francois County search warrant. This check uncovered several images of child pornography on Curtis’ cellphone. 

North St. Louis shooting under investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS – At approximately 3:41 a.m. on September 1, the police responded to a shooting in the 3000 block of Kennerly Avenue. The victim, a 40-year-old African American male, was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. License plate reader leads to arrests in stolen identity ring The Homicide Division is investigating. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. For those who prefer to offer tips anonymously, CrimeStoppers can be reached at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

North St. Louis woman pleads guilty to toddler death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter of a toddler. She was sentenced on September 1 to eight years in prison as part of a plea agreement. She had originally been charged with the Class A felony of child abuse resulting in death.India Basquine, 52, pleaded guilty on July 24 to a reduced charge of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of 23-month-old Jream Polk on May 28, 2018. Basquine struck or shook the girl, causing brain damage, at Basquine’s north St. Louis home. Initially, Basquine told authorities she didn’t know what happened to Polk and that the child was playing outside with other children at the time. License plate reader leads to arrests in stolen identity ring In court on Friday, Polk’s mother, Tierra Townsell, said she is still traumatized and depressed over Polk’s death and that she’s not happy with the plea deal. She also said she doesn’t feel safe leaving her other four children with anyone.“My life will never be the...

Above-average temps, below-average rain expected for Denver in September

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

A hot Labor Day weekend is just the start of another month of expected above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation in Denver.Denver’s average temperature in August was 1.3 degrees above normal, according to Denver’s August climate summary from the National Weather Service in Boulder, and the city saw less than an inch of rain with only seven days of measurable rainfall.Meteorologists at the NWS said a similar pattern is likely to happen in September as well.“General warmer and drier weather,” NWS Boulder meteorologist David Barjenbruck said of September’s outlook. “That’s typically what we’ve seen over the last few years. We get these drier fall patterns, and they stick around for a while.”That’s not to say the whole month will be hot and dry.Labor Day weekend will be hot with highs pushing into the 90s through Sunday, then some cooling expected by Monday. There will be a chance of just a brief storm or two ...

Broncos Journal: Does Sean Payton’s first team in Denver have depth to withstand regular-season rigors?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

The spender and the saver sat next to each other during the NFL Draft in April, smiling at their recent additions and perhaps feeling slightly differently about their capital moving forward.When the spender, Broncos head coach Sean Payton, asked the saver, general manager George Paton, how much they had left in their draft wallets, Paton noted diligently the checkbook balance: “A pair of sixths.”Hey, Payton said, you can find, “probably a couple of dishwashers” with that.Maybe they did in safety JL Skinner and center Alex Forsyth.But over the past couple of years, big expenditures have taken bites out of Denver’s ability to keep the pantry full.There’s no one reason it happened. In fact, Paton was at the center of dealing five picks — four of them first- and second-rounders — for Russell Wilson in March 2022. Then he got a first-rounder for Bradley Chubb, and CEO Greg Penner flipped it to New Orleans for the right to hire Payton.Instead of trading back and perhaps stashi...

Beyonce and Lionel Messi take over Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

It's going to be a weekend of superstar events. Beyoncé has three shows lined up at SoFi Stadium starting Friday night for her much-anticipated Renaissance World Tour. Then in a couple of days, soccer star Lionel Messi brings his magic to BMO Stadium for a match against Los Angeles F.C.Tickets are still available for both events, but they're going to cost you a bit. KTLA 5's Erin Myers found tickets for as low as $150 for Beyoncé's Friday night show, but they may not be the best seats. As for Messi, Erin found tickets that will run fans about $500 a ticket. Queen Bey takes over the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers on Friday, Saturday and Monday. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the Beyoncé is set to hit the stage at 8 p.m.Beyoncé performs onstage during the “Renaissance World Tour" at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 30, 2023, in London, England. (Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood)Monday's show falls on her birthday, which is why she made a special request to fans. She asked h...

Thieves steal thousands in merchandise from Nordstrom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

Police in Irvine have released surveillance footage of a man and a woman stealing several thousand dollars in merchandise from a Nordstrom earlier this week.  The incident occurred on Aug. 28 at the Nordstrom in the Irvine Spectrum Center, located at 800 Spectrum Drive.  Video of the theft shows the male suspect running through the store with an armload of merchandise, while the female suspect, also carrying stolen items, follows close behind. A short time later, the pair are seen running up a set of stairs toward their vehicle. The suspects then fled in a white Kia Forte, according to the Irvine Police Department.  A male and female suspect, seen here, captured on surveillance cameras while stealing merchandise from Nordstrom in Irvine on Aug. 28, 2023. (Irvine PD)A white Kia Forte that the two suspects were seen driving away in. (Irvine PD)The man and woman made off with an estimated $4,000 worth of stolen goods, officials said.Anyone with information about this inc...

Some viewers might miss NCAA football on KTLA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

LOS ANGELES - ACC football will make its debut on L.A.’s Very Own KTLA next weekend, but since KTLA was forced off the DIRECTV lineup on July 2, DIRECTV customers may not be able to watch the game unless the dispute between Nexstar and DIRECTV is resolved. DIRECTV customers are being urged to call the company at 800/531-5000 and demand that they restore KTLA to their systems.DIRECTV subscribers do have other options to view the game:DIRECTV customers can switch their cable or satellite provider to another service. KTLA has reached agreements with all other local distributors and is available on all of them.KTLA is also available on streaming services such as YouTube TV and Hulu. As a broadcast station, KTLA broadcasts its signal over the public airwaves to anyone with an antenna, which you can find at stores like Best Buy.Many local restaurants and sports bars will also be carrying the Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh NCAA game on Saturday, Sept. 9.KTLA’s parent company, Nexstar,...

Stephen Carter Patterson Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Highway 128 [Napa County, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:16 GMT

Solo-Vehicle Crash near Sage Canyon Road Left Passenger Dead; Driver ArrestedNAPA COUNTY, CA (September 1, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a deadly solo-vehicle crash on Highway 128 led to the arrest of Stephen Carter Patterson.CHP officers responded to the incident around 5:50 a.m. in the area of state Highway 128 and Lower Chiles Valley Road.Upon arrival, authorities determined that a GMC Yukon SUV going eastbound failed to negotiate a left curve. As a result, the GMC went off the road and rolled over multiple times while going down an embankment.The passenger inside the SUV sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Napa County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office has not yet released the identity of the deceased victim.Meanwhile, the driver –identified as 54-year-old Stephen Carter Patterson– was transported to a hospital for major injuries.Police booked Patterson to Napa County Jail for suspicion of felony DUI.Those with additional information about the crash are encoura...