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As Title 42 expires, Congress proposes HR-2 Border Bill

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- With Title 42 expiring at midnight on Thursday, some are expecting chaos to erupt at our borders. However Congress has proposed a new bill that could help strengthen the presence and resources needed. "The United States has a choice, either we’re going to have a lot of illegal immigration, or we’re going to have a legal migration system that enables people to apply, to enter legally and come, and contribute to this country in a legal way," said David Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute. Bier said the chaos that’s occurred at the border is the result of an overly restricted immigration system in the US. "And as long as that’s the case - particularly for people without US citizens who are close family members, or extremely high skilled individuals - I mean, those are the people who can find a way to come, but if you don’t fall into those two camps, then there’s not a path for you to come legally and that’s what the administrati...

'Muralgarten' a decade-long dream for Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The project called "Muralgarten" is gaining steam and generating conversation around the Shirt Factory building, and the east side of Glens Falls at large. Artist Hannah Williams has seen sketches and ideas much older than the ones presented to the city by property owner Eric Unkauf. The vision for public art across Cooper, Maple and Lawrence streets dates back 15 years."It's an idea he's had for a while," said Williams, who previously operated out of a studio inside the Shirt Factory's four stories. "He mentioned this to me and I was like, sign me up." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The proposed project would place 30 new murals on 5 acres of space across the block, centralized in front of Rock Hill Bakehouse and Cafe on Curran Lane. Some murals would be free-standing, and others on fencing alongside the south-facing wall of the adjacent Shirt Factory building. Unkauf projects that the project...

ECO issues tickets to "anxious" turkey hunter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saratoga County resident was issued tickets for hunting a turkey one day before the spring turkey season opened. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, ECO Shaw received an anonymous tip from someone who heard a single shot on April 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The complainant say they witnessed their neighbor run into a wooded area with a large bag. ECO Shaw located and interviewed the suspected hunter. The hunter claimed he was "too anxious" for turkey hunting season to begin and admitted to shooting the bird.DEC Dispatch confirmed that the hunter had yet to purchase his turkey privileges. The hunter also used a rifle that is illegal for turkey hunting. Tickets were issued for hunting out of season, hunting without a turkey privilege, and taking a turkey with a rifle. The bird was seized as evidence.

Bill to ban texting while driving in Missouri heading to governor's desk

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A bill that would ban texting while driving in Missouri heads to the governor's desk after clearing the Senate on Thursday. Missouri is one of only two US states without a law that prohibits people over 21 from texting while driving. Right now, it is only considered illegal for drivers 21 and under to text and drive.SB 56, sponsored by State Sen. Jason Bean (R-District 25), would require hands-free cell phone use for drivers of all ages. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Penalties would depend on the violations. According to the bill, there would be enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, violations occurring in a work zone when workers are present, violations occurring in a school zone, and violations that are result in property damage, personal injury, or death.The bill also allows car dealers to collect sales tax on vehicles before the buyer leaves the car lot. Customers would be required to pay a lump sum before they ca...

St. Louis police need help identifying suspect in gas station shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a gas station shooting in the Princeton Heights neighborhood.According to Evita Caldwell, a police spokeswoman, the shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. on May 7, at the Conoco gas station in the 6900 block of Gravois Avenue in south city.Officers found the victim, a man in his mid-30s, behind the gas station suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital and is said to be in critical condition. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Security video shows the suspect shot the victim with a rifle as the victim was sitting in his own vehicle. The victim got out of his car and attempted to run away on foot before collapsing behind the gas station.On Thursday, police released two images tied to the investigation: one of the alleged shooter and one of their vehicle.Anyone with information on the suspect's identity an...

Give this Missouri brewer a name to win free beer for a year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. -- Would you like to choose the name of a local brewery? Melvin Brewing in Eureka recently changed owners. They are asking people from the area to suggest a new name. The winner will get a year's worth of beer.You can submit a name for the brewery by entering here. To avoid duplication, Melvin Brewing Eureka is encouraging people to try to submit a unique name. Do your research and submit as many names as you like. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ meets St. Charles yet again The new ownership group will make the final decision on a new name. It will be announced on June 30th.Entrants must be at least 21-years-old. The prize comes as a $600 gift card to the brewery. This is equivalent to one 4-pack per week for 52 weeks.

Man sentenced for Granite City tire shop murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - An Illinois man convicted of committing an "execution" in broad daylight outside a Granite City tire shop was sentenced Thursday to nearly eight decades in state prison.This past March, a Madison County jury convicted Fred Williams Jr., 33, of first-degree murder and reckless discharge of a firearm for the June 25, 2021, killing of Delas Carter.The murder was caught on surveillance video, but the shooter's face was covered. On the video, Carter walks outside the store when he's approached by another man and shot at close range. The shooter began to run away but stopped, then came back, stood over Carter, and shot him again.Police said Carter had 10 bullet wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Carter was 30. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Law enforcement found the suspect driving away and began a high-speed pursuit, culminating with the suspect crashing on the McKinley Bridge. The driver shot himself and was taken to a local hospita...

36 landlords fined as Denver ramps up enforcement of new rental license law

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

Denver has issued its first fines to rental properties that have failed to get a newly required license from the city.The city fined 36 properties on Wednesday, according to Eric Escudero, spokesman for the city’s Excise and Licenses Department. A list of the properties is available here.Owners of those properties had previously been told they would be fined if they didn’t take steps to obtain a license in 45 days, Escudero said.The fine was $150. If the properties don’t obtain a license, they are poised to be fined another $500 in two weeks, then $999 two weeks after that. The $999 fine could ultimately be assessed daily.The City Council voted in May 2021 to require licenses for rental properties. Because an independent inspection is required to get a license, members argued the program would ensure adequate living conditions for tenants.The application window opened in March 2022. Properties with multiple residential units were required to be licensed as of Jan. 1. Single-unit pro...

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray questionable for Game 6 vs. Suns; Chris Paul ruled out, Deandre Ayton reportedly out as well

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

PHOENIX — Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is questionable for Game 6 of Denver’s second-round playoff series vs. the Suns as of Thursday afternoon due to a non-COVID illness, according to the NBA injury report.Suns guard Chris Paul has been ruled out for Game 6. He’s dealing with a left groin strain and hasn’t played since Game 2 of the series. Phoenix’s Deandre Ayton is listed as questionable with a rib contusion, but The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that he’s been ruled out by the team.Murray is averaging 24.6 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the first five games of the series. He’s shooting 45.4% from the field and 31.3% from beyond the arc, but his 3-point percentage in the first two road games of the series was down to 22.2%.Murray was not present when the Nuggets opened the practice court to media near the end of shootaround Thursday morning, but several players had already filtered out of the gym.The home team has won...

California man admits to deliberately crashing plane to get YouTube views

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:48:13 GMT

With multiple camera shots and slick editing, Trevor Jacob documented the dramatic moments when his small plane crashed into a Santa Barbara County hillside as he parachuted to safety.The 2021 video titled, "I Crashed My Airplane," quickly amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube.The only problem: it was all staged.On Wednesday, Jacob, 29, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of obstructing a federal investigation after admitting to intentionally crashing the plane to get views on his YouTube channel, the United States Department of Justice announced. He faces up to 20 years in federal prison.According to the plea agreement, Jacob had secured a sponsorship from a company that sold various products, including a wallet, which he intended to promote in a YouTube video.On Nov. 24, prosecutors say Jacob took off from the Lompoc City Airport in his single-engine Taylorcraft BL-65 on a solo flight purportedly destined for Mammoth Lakes.Jacob jumped from the plane and videotaped himse...