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Cats overwhelm homeowner in Johnstown

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

A local cat rescue group is looking for homes for more than 40 cats that were found at a Fulton County home. But one advocate says finding places for the cats is more difficult than other animals. Unkept promises for New York City’s displaced asylees in the Capital Region Ed Moore has lived in his house his entire life and he says it has become completely overrun and unmanageable by stray and abandoned cats. So bad that local cat adoption and advocate groups are stepping up to assist.“I had a caller alert me to a bunch of kittens up by the road, cats getting hit and killed. Within minutes, I saw kittens everywhere, pregnant cats. I have got injured cats here, at least twenty kittens that we counted and 22 adults, stopped counting at 22,” said Heather Capano with the Friends of the Forgotten Cat Rescue Inc. of Johnstown.Moore tells me he has been feeding the cats for decades and is attached to some of them.“I don’t mind a couple being around. The outside cats and the this and ...

Unidentified female recovered from Hudson

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Multiple agencies were on the scene to assist in a recovery effort on the Hudson River in Selkirk. Emergency crews recovered an unidentified, African-American female – who was not wearing a life vest. Chief of the Selkirk Fire District, Thomas Neri, described what unfolded at Henry Hudson Park. “The police department has an idea of who this person may be, but they didn’t confirm it yet,” said Neri. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! He says she was found an eighth of a mile north of the boat launch in the Town of Bethlehem, after several boats called in around 11:30 A.M. to report they had spotted a body in the river.One man who was out fishing near the scene said he’s praying for the family.He said first responders have a very tough job and because of this recovery the family will now be able to lay their loved one to rest.  Gov. Hochul updates New Yorkers on floods, rain Neri says there’s a ...

Ex-prisoner transporter sentenced to 9 years for raping detainee at Missouri rest stop

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — A man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a Washington detainee at a Missouri rest stop while transporting her to a Minnesota jail, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday.The department said 37-year-old Rogeric Hankins transported inmates who were arrested on out-of-state warrants as part of his job as a private prisoner transporter at Inmate Services Corporation.Prosecutors said Hankins picked up a pretrial detainee from an Olympia, Washington, jail in March 2020 to take her to St. Paul, Minnesota. On the way, he stopped at a Joplin, Missouri, rest stop where prosecutors said he forced the detainee into a bathroom stall and raped her.Hankins’ public defenders did not immediately respond to email and phone requests for comment Tuesday.“The defendant sexually abused and violently assaulted a woman in his custody, exploiting his authority and depriving this survivor of her constitutional right to bodily integrity,” Assistant Attorney Gene...

Denver police sergeant injured during Nuggets parade had leg amputated, donation page says

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

Sgt. Justin Dodge (Courtesy of Denver Police Department)The Denver police sergeant who was seriously injured during the Nuggets’ NBA championship parade in June has had his leg amputated, according to a message posted to a website created to collect donations for him and his family.Sgt. Justin Dodge was in front of a fire truck carrying Denver Nuggets players during the June 15 parade, trying to protect paradegoers who had moved onto the street, when the truck rolled over his left leg, Denver police Chief Ron Thomas said during a news conference that afternoon.Dodge went into surgery that day, but Denver Health Medical Center emergency room chief Dr. Stephen Wolf said during the new conference that Dodge’s injuries could threaten his leg.A website in Dodge’s name, sgtjustindodge.com, that links to a Denver Police Foundation donation page states Dodge is recovering from a “recent leg amputation.”A spokesperson for the Denver Police Foundation said they a...

Homicide on High Line Canal trail under investigation by Arapahoe County officials

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies found a man’s body on the High Line Canal trail Tuesday morning.Just after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, deputies from the sheriff’s office responded to a report of a man lying on the ground of the High Line Canal trail in the area of East Iliff Avenue and South Quebec Street.When deputies arrived, they found the man dead at the scene, deputy John Bartmann said. Investigators were called to the scene and are currently investigating the death as a homicide.According to Bartmann, investigators believe the man died within the last 24 hours.At this time, no information is being released on how the roughly 40-year-old man died. The Arapahoe County coroner’s office will release the victim’s name and cause of death at a later time.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Sniper firing at Denver high-rise terrifies residents; police investigating possible connection to Broomfield s...

Riverside County fire destroys buildings, vehicles

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

A blaze in Riverside County spread quickly Tuesday afternoon, taking with it structures and vehicles before its forward progress was stopped, fire officials said. The Rider Fire was reported just before 12:45 p.m. near the 19900 block of Seaton Avenue in Mead Valley, the Riverside County Fire Department said on Twitter.In less than half an hour, it had grown to 5 acres and was "burning in heavy vegetation at a rapid rate of spread," officials added. By 1:40 p.m., it had grown to 10 acres and was 0% contained, though forward progress was stopped by about 2 p.m. "Several outbuildings and vehicles were destroyed in the fire," fire officials said.

LAPD seeks help finding missing 77-year-old woman

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing 77-year-old woman last seen in Lake Balboa over the weekend.Elaine “Judy” Gordon was last seen leaving her assisted living facility in the 17300 block of Roscoe Boulevard on foot around 11 a.m. Saturday.“She has not been seen since and her family is concerned for her safety,” LAPD said in a news release.Gordon is described as having white and brown hair, green eyes and has a tattoo of a red heart on her right arm. She is 5 feet tall and weighs about 125 pounds. She was last seen wearing a green jacket, a multi-colored flower dress and gray Vans and uses a walker to get around, police said.Anyone who has information about Gordon’s whereabouts is asked to call the LAPD’s missing persons unit at 213-996-1800. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.

Disney to hold premiere for 'Haunted Mansion' film even if SAG-AFTRA strike is called

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

Disney still plans to hold a red carpet premiere for its latest film even if there is a SAG-AFTRA strike, Variety reported. It would be the first major movie world premiere after the strike deadline.If the actors’ union does go on strike, the “Haunted Mansion” premiere will pivot to a “fan event,” according to a source who spoke to Variety. The event will occur at the Hyperion Theater at Disney’s California Adventure Park on July 15. 1st reviews of ‘Barbie’ overwhelmingly positive Should a strike be called, the stars of the movie, including Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito, Rosario Dawson, Chase W. Dillon, Daniel Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hasan Minhaj, Marilu Henner, Lindsay Lamb and LaKeith Stanfield, will no longer be able to participate in promotion for the film.  It’s unclear, however, if the director Justin Simien, producers Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, executive producers Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman and composer Kris Bowers, will still participate in the event.With or wit...

Crocs releases 'Barbie'-themed shoes ahead of movie

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

Crocs is the latest brand to enter Barbie’s world ahead of the highly anticipated summer movie.The shoe company unveiled its Barbie-themed shoe collection on Tuesday after giving fans a sneak peek of the new Crocs on Friday. The collection includes: Barbie the Movie Mega Crush ClogBarbie Crush ClogBarbie "Cozzzy" SandalBarbie Classic ClogKids’ Barbie Cutie ClogThe shoes will be available on the Crocs website, Foot Locker, Journeys and Champs Sports, among other retailers. (Crocs) Crocs fans can also decorate their Crocs with Barbie Jibbitz Charm Pack, which retails for $19.99.The shoes will be available on the Crocs website, Foot Locker, Journeys and Champs Sports, among other retailers, and cost between $59.99 and $84.99.The shoe company is no stranger to collaborations since it has partnered with restaurants, celebrities and brands over the last few years. Taco Bell and Crocs to release limited-edition shoes Ahead of its world premiere, the "Barbie” movie has partnered with comp...

Woman Injured in Pedestrian Crash on South Virginia Street [Reno, NV]

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:27:10 GMT

Female Pedestrian Critically Injured Following Pedestrian Accident on South Virginia Street near Gentry WayRENO, NV (July 11, 2023) – Tuesday night, an unidentified individual tragically died in a pedestrian crash on South Virginia Street.The incident occurred at around 9:15 p.m. on May 23rd along S. Virginia Street and Gentry Way.According to reports, a woman who was not walking in a marked crosswalk, for unknown reasons, was struck by a car and got pinned under the vehicle.First responders extricated the woman and rushed her to a nearby hospital for treatment.Meanwhile, the driver involved stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police.At this time, officials have not released the name of the pedestrian or their current conditions. However, an active investigation of the crash on South Virginia Street is underway.Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it is important to abide by all traffic laws and observe safety precautions. If you’re behind the wheel, do your part ...