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Vehicle explosion at Rainbow Bridge closes all WNY border crossing between U.S., Canada

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) – All four international border crossings between the United States and Canada in Western New York were closed Wednesday due to a "vehicle explosion" at the Rainbow Bridge.The City of Niagara Falls said the incident involved a vehicle attempting to enter the U.S. The FBI Buffalo Field Office termed the incident an explosion. Thick smoke could be seen in a viewer video from the scene.The Rainbow Bridge connects the cities of Niagara Falls, USA and Niagara Falls, Canada. The bridge is located less than a mile from the world-renowned waterfalls and offers views of the natural wonder.The Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, Whirlpool Bridge, and Rainbow Bridge are all closed in both directions, according to the general manager of the Peace Bridge, Ron Reinas. The City of Niagara Falls said federal authorities are investigating the situation. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and New York State Police are monitoring all points of entry to New York, Gov. ...

Pittsfield man pleads guilty to multiple rape charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A 48-year-old Pittsfield man was sentenced to seven to ten years in prison for multiple rape charges. Dean Giftos pleaded guilty to two counts of rape of a child with force and four counts of aggravated rape of a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Giftos sexually assaulted a child for approximately nine to ten years. Giftos confessed to the crimes without a prior investigation. In addition to the prison sentence, Giftos will serve three years of probation, during which he must have no contact with the victim. He will also not be allowed to have unsupervised contact with minors and must attend sex offender treatment. If he violates probation, Giftos would face a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years in prison.

Repeat burglar pleads guilty in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A repeat burglar pleaded guilty on Tuesday and now faces jail time. Richard Agley, 54, pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Albany County District Attorney's Office, in June 2020, Agley burglarized a Delmar home and stole shoes and a credit card, both of which he later used. Agley also attempted to burglarize a second home and car in the area that same day, according to law enforcement.The Albany County District Attorney's Office says Agley failed to appear in court for over two years. Sentencing is scheduled for January 18, 2024. He faces seven years in prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision.

Missouri may see some snowflakes this weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The season's first snowflakes may fall in the region this weekend. Meteorologist Chris Higgins says that some of Sunday's scattered rain may include some wet snowflakes. He does not expect the wintry mix to impact anyone's travel plans. The Missouri Department of Transportation says that warm ground temperatures will likely limit any accumulation.A cold front will bring a solid shot of colder air into the region on Friday and into the weekend, according to Higgins. This will drop lows back into the 40s and lows in the 20s.A weakening weather system will streak down the I-70 corridor from Saturday night into Sunday morning. This will spread a fast-moving round of scattered rain showers across the region that may mix with some wet snowflakes early Sunday morning along and north of I-70. While these may be the first flakes of the season in some areas, they are unlikely to accumulate, and they are not expected to have any impact on travel outside wet roads.MoDOT says t...

Five key St. Louis scenes from a Thanksgiving classic: Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tens of millions will travel nationwide to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families this year. The annual pilgrimage back home doesn't always come smoothly, as depicted by a 1987 hit comedy that rolls through St. Louis. John Hughes’ fictional film Planes, Trains and Automobiles stars Steve Martin and John Candy in the lead roles as Neal Page and Del Griffith. Despite clashing personalities, they both share one goal in mind: To make it back from New York to their hometown of Chicago in time for Thanksgiving. The movie starts with Del and Neal, then unknown to each other, competing for a taxi ride to the airport. The two eventually end up on the same flight, intended from New York to Chicago. Because of severe weather, the two are rerouted and end up in Wichita, Kansas. St. Louis pot tax money goes up in smoke thanks to city hall blunder This leads to a series of setbacks and ordeals that eventually lead the duo to St. Louis on the eve of Thanksgiving. This stop foll...

Southeast Denver hotel is proposed as homeless shelter serving families under Mayor Mike Johnston’s initiative

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

An Embassy Suites hotel off of East Hampden Avenue in southeast Denver is the latest site selected for a homeless shelter under Mayor Mike Johnston’s plan to bring 1,000 people indoors by the end of the year.His administration announced Wednesday that the 200-room property, located at 7525 E. Hampden Ave., just east of Interstate 25, will be converted to a shelter if the City Council approves a lease agreement and a contract with a yet-to-be-identified service provider to manage the property. It would open as a shelter catering primarily to families with children, as well as transgender individuals and gender non-conforming people, a news release says.The hotel would become the first site in the southeastern part of the city to help meet the goal of Johnston’s House 1,000 initiative. The administration in recent weeks withdrew two other sites that were identified for micro-communities, which would have provided tiny homes or other temporary housing units; both faced sign...

Pasadena man charged in Washington Park killing, 2 other gun-related crimes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

A Pasadena man arrested in connection with a killing at Washington Park in Pasadena has been charged in that case and in a pair of other gun-related crimes, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.Aaron Miguel Conell, 24, was arrested Saturday after 64-year-old Mickey Cooper of Pasadena was fatally shot in the park in the 700 block of East Washington Boulevard, the Pasadena Police Department previously announced. On Wednesday, the DA's office announced a murder charge in that shooting, as well as an attempted murder charge related to an Oct. 29 shooting also in Washington Park. Pasadena man arrested after fatal shooting at Washington Park Connell also faces a count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm charge in connection with a Nov. 5 incident in which he "is accused of walking up to a car and pointing a gun at a man seated in the driver’s seat at a gas station in Pasadena," according to a news release.“I want to express deep condolences to the family of...

Sabrina Gray Killed, Pete Garner Injured in Head-On Crash on Highway 175 [Cherokee County, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

41-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near CuneyCHEROKEE COUNTY, TX (November 22, 2023) – Sabrina Gray died early Sunday while Pete Garner sustained injuries in a two-car accident on Highway 175.Around 5:26 a.m., an incident took place on the northbound lanes of the freeway near Cuney. According to officers, Gray was operating a 2016 Dodge Dart in the opposing lane, resulting in a collision with a 2012 Ford F-150 towing a trailer driven by Garner.The collision led to 41-year-old Gray, a resident of Cuney, being ejected from the Dodge onto the road. Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced her dead.Cherokee County Officials are currently investigating the details surrounding the fatal crash, and additional information will be provided once it becomes available.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Sabrina Gray. May you find comfort and strength during this difficult time.At Sweet James, they k...

Kinzy Jones, Elijah Auld Pronounced Dead after Multi-Vehicle Crash at Bluebell Road [Gilmer, TX]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

Three-Vehicle Collision on Texas Highway 155 Left 2 Dead and One InjuredGILMER, TX (November 22, 2023) – Late Monday morning, a multi-vehicle collision on Bluebell Road claimed the lives of Elijah Auld and Kinzy Jones.The fatal collision happened on November 6th, at around 11:00 a.m. along Texas Highway 155 at Bluebell Road in Upshur County.Based on the police report, a northbound 2008 Chevrolet Impala slowed down to make a left turn on Bluebell Road.While yielding to an oncoming vehicle, a northbound tractor-trailer rear-ended the Impala. Upon impact, the Impala was sent into the path of a 2016 Honda Civic traveling in the opposing direction.Unfortunately, the passengers of the Impala sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. The Texas Department of Public Safety identified the two deceased victims as Kinzy Jones, 21, and Elijah A. Auld, 20. The two were determined to be residents of Gilmer.Meanwhile, paramedics rushed the Honda driver, 37-year-old Kailey R. Wildt, to U...

Woman Dies in Pedestrian Accident on Haster Street [Garden Grove, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:36:36 GMT

48-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Fatal Collision near West Chapman AvenueGARDEN GROVE, CA (November 22, 2023) – One unidentified woman died early Monday in a pedestrian accident at the 12000 block of Haster Street.The incident occurred at approximately around 5:45 a.m., near West Chapman Avenue.Investigators say a pedestrian was struck by the driver of a silver 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. Although, further events leading up remain unclear. The 48-year-old female victim later succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The identity of the deceased has not been disclosed by authorities.In addition, the 55-year-old driver from Anaheim remained at the scene and actively cooperated with the ongoing investigation.Law enforcement is currently awaiting test results to ascertain whether the driver was under the influence during the incident. Anyone possessing additional information related to the fatal pedestrian accident on Haster Street is urged to contact Investigator Yer...