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Former NFL star killed in New York plane crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

(WFFF) — A former NFL star was among two people killed after a small plane crashed at an Upstate New York airport over the weekend, according to a report. The crash happened shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday at the end of a runway at the Lake Placid Airport.A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Board told Lake Placid News the plane made a "hard roll to the left" after taking off on Sunday, but the investigation remains ongoing. The outlet also reported that the victims have been identified as Richard McSpadden, the senior vice president of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and Russ Francis, a former NFL tight end. Francis had recently purchased the airport's Lake Placid Airways scenic tour business. Russ Francis #81 of the San Francisco 49ers works to escape a tackle during Super Bowl XIX against the Miami Dolphins at Stanford Stadium, on January 20, 1985 in Stanford, California. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 38 to16. (Photo by Tony Duffy/Getty Images)A...

13-foot-long python survives five months eating cats in Oklahoma trailer park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - An expert hired to get rid of a snake slithering around a South Oklahoma City mobile home park found a python that was 13 feet long and had been in the neighborhood for around five months."We're talking, that thing has been eating opossums, foot-long rats, and cats," said Trevor Bounds of Red Beard Wildlife Control. "The mouth on that thing is the size of your foot and when it opens up you're going to be able to fit something pretty large in there." Sizeable snake seen slithering in OKC neighborhood creates a python problem Staff at the mobile home park had told residents to be on the lookout throughout the week, according to Nexstar's KFOR. The alert sent also said that they would be taking care of it soon. Experts say that more than likely the snake was a pet that either got loose or the owner let it out."The constricting is what can be the dangerous part," said Bounds. "You can't have small children or pets going near this thing that's why this should've ...

Indiana mom called dying toddler an 'a**hole,' compared daughter to Jeffrey Dahmer: court docs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

BEDFORD, Ind. — Court records reveal that several witnesses expressed concern about the swelling and bruising they witnessed on Cheyenne Hill's 18-month-old daughter's face and head last November. One witness even told investigators that after he pointed out how the child might need medical care, Hill snapped back at him by saying, "Under no circumstances are you to call an ambulance or take her in (to the hospital) yourself. I will make the decisions. That is my child." Indiana native’s remains found in Colorado 3 years after she went missing But Hill didn't take the child to a hospital. In fact, the child wasn't taken to a hospital until eight days later. At IU Health Bedford, court documents detail that the young child was diagnosed with a brain bleed, a broken collar bone and head and facial bruising. The young girl was flown to Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. Three days later, on Nov. 26, 2022, the 18-month-old girl was pronounced dead. Booking photo of Cheyenne H...

How many Hmong people live in Minnesota? 95,094, according to St. Paul Hmong Cultural Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

How many Hmong people live in Minnesota?The answer is 95,094, with more than half of the state’s Hmong residents residing in Ramsey County, home to the largest concentration of Hmong in the nation, according to a new analysis.With more than 36,000 Hmong residents, St. Paul remains home to the largest population of Hmong in any U.S. city, with Fresno, Calif., running a distant second. That’s according to the analysis of U.S. Decennial Census by the Hmong Cultural Center, which is based on University Avenue in St. Paul.That said, there’s been some movement in terms of where Hmong residents reside within the Twin Cities. St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood no longer has any census tracts with more than 1,000 Hmong residents, as it has had for the past several decades. The neighborhood as a whole is still home to more than 2,500 Hmong.The Hmong presence in the suburbs has grown, and the community remains visible in St. Paul’s East Side and North End.In fact, s...

Wishfest returning to Amsterdam

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam will be hosting the return of their annual Wishfest. The event will be held on Bridge Street and is scheduled for October 7. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The yearly festival was founded with a mission of making a difference in the community, and has grown into a major fundraiser for Capital Region Giving Tree. The event will feature live music by Ally the Piper, The Margo Macero Band, Kolbie G., Ryan Carmello, Tim Barr, and Still Remains. In addition to the performances, Wishfest will offer food, drinks and crafts from over 50 local vendors, as well as family friendly activities, a fireworks show in the evening, and a special appearance by former Major League Baseball star Dwight "Doc" Gooden. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Public asked to avoid Moreau Lake State Park amid search for Charlotte Sena Amsterdam Mayor Mike Cinquanti said “Wishfest combines an opportunity to...

Albany Firebirds returning to AFL

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Arena football is officially coming back to Albany in the spring of 2024, with a familiar team name in a familiar league. Co-owner Mike Kwarta announced they’re bringing back the Albany Firebirds to play in the newly reformed Arena Football League.Former Albany Empire offensive coordinator and interim head coach, Damon Ware will be the head coach and general manager of the franchise. Jeff Levack will serve as team president.Ware announced the team’s first signing is former Empire wide receiver, and 2021 National Arena League MVP, Darius Prince. Albany’s last arena football team, the Albany Empire, was terminated from the National Arena League, citing the Empire’s failure to pay overdue league-mandated assessments. The termination came months after former NFL pro-bowler Antonio Brown became part of the previous ownership group. Kwarta sold the Empire to Brown, and Ware was later fired by Brown.

Sustainable Saratoga announces 7th annual Saratoga Recycles Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sustainable Saratoga is hosting its annual recycling day on Saturday, October 7, in the SPAC overflow parking lot. The event is open to everyone and runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Accepted items include clothing and textiles, scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones with chargers, camping gear, refrigerants, small appliances, and electronics. There is an additional $30 fee for TVs and monitors. The Saratoga Children's Literacy League will be on-site collecting gently used children's and youth-adult books for redistribution. Youth2 will be giving out an item to the first 100 cars that will help increase environmental conservation.

Stillwater man looking to repeat as national mullet champion

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

STILLWATER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The man who was crowned champion at the U.S.A Mullet Championships "The 2022 Mane Event" is back to prove he's once again "a cut above." Stillwater man Scott Salvadore is back to reclaim his title as mullet champion in 2023 and has big plans if he were to win the honor again. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! I got to interview Salvadore last year when he was named to the top 25 contestants of the U.S.A. Mullet Championships “The 2022 Mane Event.” It seems Salvadore has not gotten over the locks yet, as he is once again in the top 25 contestants.When I asked Salvadore how it felt to win the contest last year, he did not hold back in sharing his excitement. "I was ecstatic! Such a surreal feeling to have all of these people supporting me in such a silly contest," said Salvadore. "Without the people behind them, The Lord's Drapes could never reach the glorious height of BEST MULLET IN THE COUNTRY." Pu...

Road work schedule set in Hudson Falls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The village of Hudson Falls is set to undergo milling and paving in the next two weeks. Cars will need to be cleared out of the right of way when work is underway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Road work began on Monday, Oct. 2, and is expected to continue until Friday, Oct. 13. All work will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., on roads including:School Street (from Maple Street to Clark Street)Roger StreetWashington StreetOak Street (from Maple Street to the Hudson Falls village lineKelly AvenuePoplar Street (dead end portion)Swan StreetSecond StreetThose living on the affected roads should move their vehicles from roadside parking by 7 a.m. of any given day in the next two weeks, to avoid potential towing. If parking on a side street adjacent road work, the village asks for cars to be parked at least 30 feet from the intersection, as heavy equipment and machinery need room to maneuver. Leaf p...

Colorado jazz musician Charles Burrell, at 103, will be honored at Dazzle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:37 GMT

Jazz is music that continues to be handed down through generations, and many eras will be represented locally in October.Take bassist Charles Burrell, who will be celebrating his 103rd birthday on Oct. 4. Burrell is an inspiring figure in Colorado music history. Burrell was the first African-American musician to join a major symphony orchestra in the United States circa 1949 (the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now known as the Colorado Symphony) and performed with them until the end of the 20th century. Burrell also held court as the go-to bassist in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood, collaborating with a variety of beloved innovators, from Duke Ellington to Billie Holiday.In 2023, the Charles Burrell Visual & Performing Arts Campus thrives for students in grades K-12 in Aurora, and Burrell’s presence continues to resonate throughout the region.On Oct. 6, Burrell’s singular life and art will be celebrated at the new Dazzle location in the Denver Center for the Performing Ar...