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Texas men's basketball lands key 2024 recruit

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

Austin (KXAN) - Rodney Terry and the Texas men's basketball team received some good news Friday as they landed their first recruit in the class of 2024 with Cam Scott. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard is from Lexington, South Carolina. Scott chose the Longhorns over Alabama, South Carolina, Oregon and others. The Austin-bound guard is ranked the 32nd best player nationally, according to 247 sports.The consensus top-ranked player in South Carolina started playing varsity basketball in eighth grade. He is the first in Texas' initial SEC recruiting class as the Longhorns are in their last season in the Big 12.Longhorns Head Coach Rodney Terry and his staff had to adjust their plan for the class of 2023 as both of their initial recruits chose different paths. Texas was able to pivot signing two high school standouts in the class along with five transfers.This year's group of Longhorns will tip things off November 6 against Incarnate Word at Moody Center in Austin.

Upcoming Taborton Road closure announced in Sand Lake

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

SAND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County has announced the upcoming closure of Taborton Road in Sand Lake for the replacement of the Taborton Road bridge. The closure will go into effect on August 21 and work on the bridge is expected to carry into the fall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The original bridge was destroyed by torrential flooding in 2021. The road currently has a temporary removable bridge installed that was lent to the county by the New York State Department of Transportation. Rensselaer County stated they will be releasing progress updates as they become available. Road detours will also be announced by the county in the coming days. Twin Bridges axes land purchase in Moreau Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Two arrested following reported theft in Clifton Park

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police arrested two individuals following a reported theft at a residence on Gloucester Street on Wednesday afternoon. Cassandra V. Brackley, 31, of Brunswick, and Gregory A. Caldwell, 36, of Clifton Park, were charged with grand larceny in the third degree, criminal mischief in the fourth degree, conspiracy in the fifth degree, and petit larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police investigations determined that Brackley and Caldwell stole more than $3,000 in cash, prescription medications, and coins from a safe. They also damaged the victim's property. Police say that the two had permission to be in the home.The two were located in Halfmoon and arrested. They were each issued an appearance ticket for Clifton Park Town Court on August 30 and released.

Whitehall hosting village-wide garage sale on Labor Day weekend

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The village of Whitehall is hosting a community garage sale at the start of September. The annual Whitehall Yard/Garage Sale Days are coming on Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-3. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sales are expected to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, with many setting up on Friday evening. Shopping maps will be available at several locations across Whitehall, including:Putorti's Broadway Market, 155 BroadwayStewart's Shops, 60 Poultney St.Whitehall Municipal Building, 68 Skenesborough DriveThe Times Emporium, 126 Main St. Whitehall student selected as SADD national president Locals who plan to sell are asked to reach out to [email protected] with their address by Sunday, Aug. 27, in order to guarantee a spot on the shopping map. Local restaurants will be open, as well as Skene Manor and the Skenesborough Museum.

Twin Bridges axes land purchase in Moreau

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A recent land sale at Moreau Industrial Park that would have brought a regional waste management company to town has been tossed. At Tuesday's meeting of the Moreau Town Board, Town Supervisor Todd Kusnierz announced that Twin Bridges will no longer be setting up shop in the town. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In Tuesday's meeting, Kusnierz said that correspondence had come from the attorney of Scott Earl, the outgoing current owner of Clifton Park-based Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling, retracting the offer to purchase three plots of land at the industrial park for $725,000. First announced in June, the sale would have encompassed about 10.5 acres of land - and been sold at a 30% premium over the land's base value."(The withdrawal is) unfortunate for our community, because that would have meant an influx of cash to the tune of $725,000 that could have been utilized for expanding our recreation oppor...

3 Illinois officers hurt during struggle with St. Louis homicide suspect

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - Three Springfield Police officers were hurt on Thursday during a struggle with a wanted homicide suspect.Officials said that Deondre Powell, a 29-year-old from St. Louis, was wanted on a warrant out of St. Louis and a parole warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections. Members of a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force found him on Thursday in the area of MacArthur Boulevard and Maple Court. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases Powell, officials said, was armed with a gun when he tried to run away. Officers caught up to Powell and brought him to the ground but struggled to subdue him. During the struggle, officials said Powell used his gun to fire shots in the officers' direction.Powell was finally subdued when another officer used his taser. The three officers who were hurt during the struggle were treated at local hospitals and have been released. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for...

Mizzou student crowned 2023 state fair queen

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

SEDALIA, Mo. – A teen from Jonesburg was named the 2023 Missouri State Fair Queen. On August 10, Kelsey Miller was crowned queen. She had the best score out of the 35 people who competed for the title at the Mathewson Exhibition Center over the course of two days.Kelsey MillerShe will be seen during the rest of the State Fair events and will be a representative for the State Fair and agriculture in Missouri for the next year.The participants were scored in many ways, such as their interview, speech, talent, and evening gown. Plaques were given to the contestants who did the best in each of the four categories.Miss 2023 Miss La Plata FFA Representative Audrey Belfield was named the first runner-up and will get a $1,000 scholarship.The second runner-up went to Miss Concordia FFA, Alice Reid, who will receive a $500 scholarship. The third runner-up honor went to Miss Sheep Producers Representative, Rachel Ancell, who will receive a $350 scholarship.The fourth runner-up honor went ...

Woman identified in fatal north St. Louis shooting

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A woman has been identified in a fatal north St. Louis shooting.Police responded to a fatal shooting in north St. Louis at the 4700 block of Riverview on August 3 at 6:20 p.m. Officers found Ametta Powell, 30, suffering from a gunshot wound. She later died at an area hospital. The Homicide Division is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Division at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477) if they want to stay private and get a reward.

Caruso calls for more to be done on smash-and-grab robberies after Americana targeted

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

When developer Rick Caruso conceded to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in last year's election, he promised that "there will be more to come from the movement we built."Now, Caruso is seeking to rally his supporters after one of his company's properties was recently targeted by smash-and-grab robbery crews, which have plagued the city in recent months.On Tuesday, the Americana at Brand in Glendale saw a crew of about 30 people steal approximately $300,000 in merchandise from a Yves Saint Laurent store, then flee in waiting vehicles. Video shows wild scene at Americana as 30-plus thieves ransack Yves Saint Laurent store In a statement released on social media Friday morning, Caruso said it's just large shopping centers that are affected, but also "small business owners who feel defeated by the lack of accountability for criminals.""The time has come to demand that our elected officials change the laws to hold criminals accountable and start enforcing the laws in a fair and equitable ...

'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' to get special screening at TCL Chinese Theatre

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 02:41:48 GMT

A classic movie is getting a special screening at the end of the month at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Selena Gomez top Instagram’s Rich List "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" will have a special screening event on Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. to raise funds in support of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. The longtime industry charity is committed to supporting a multitude of national health and social service programs and providing financial assistance to members of the motion picture community in times of need. A woman walks past the closed courtyard in front of the TCL Chinese Theater on May 5, 2020 in Hollywood. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)Tickets are on sale now on the TCL Chinese Theatre website. They are $40 per person, which includes complimentary popcorn, a bottle of water or small soda, photo opportunities with Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion, and a Funko Pop Star Wars bobblehead giveaway.