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The latest on the Capital Region's Indigenous school mascots

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As the 2023-2024 school year is about to begin, some Capital Region school districts have chosen new mascots and names while others are still in the process of getting rid of their Indigenous imagery. Around 15 districts in the area needed to change this imagery. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! In November 2022, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) sent a ruling to all New York school districts, requiring those with a Native American mascot to find a replacement. The directive applies to mascots, team names, and logos.In April, the Board of Regents officially approved the mandate. Over 100 schools in New York were affected by the ruling.If schools want to keep their mascots, they must have expressed approval from a recognized Native American tribe. Those who do not comply with NYSED’s ruling are at risk of having school officers removed and state aid withheld. What to know for the 2023 Capital Distr...

Troy Police to host Back-to-School Block Party

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department is hosting a Back-to-School Block Party at Geneva Pompey Park on September 2. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. and is open to all members of the community. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Members from the Community Police Unit will be handing out free school supplies to children while supplies last. There will be free food, basketball, prizes, and many fun activities and games. DJ Willow will be present, providing music.

Accidental fire causes major damage to Hillsboro home

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

HILLSBORO, Mo. - An accidental fire caused major damage to a two-story home in Hillsboro last weekend, though no one was injured in the scare. The Hillsboro Fire Department shared a photo of damage Thursday via Facebook. A large blaze blemished a home in the 4900 block of Tree Ridge Trail. Police: DWI, hit-and-run suspect caught by his own Tesla cameras Investigators say the fire burned through a garage, the second floor of the home and the roof. A photo shows much of one side charred in the aftermath, and the Hillsboro Fire Department says the fire resulted in "exterior siding damage." Fire crews used a hoseline to control the fire on Aug. 26 and later confirmed no one was inside the home as crews battled the fire. The fire was deemed "accidental" and not considered suspicious, according to the fire department.

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton hosting drive through food fair today

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton and the St. Louis Area Foodbank are hosting a drive-through food fair Thursday.It'll be at the hospital on Bowles Avenue from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., or until supplies last. Police: DWI, hit-and-run suspect caught by his own Tesla cameras The event is free and open to the public, but it is first come, first served.

Sean Payton is getting the band back together in Denver. Can Joe Lombardi & Co. provide seamless transition?

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

This isn’t Joe Lombardi’s first rodeo with Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Far from it.The Broncos’ offensive coordinator spent 10 seasons as a quarterbacks coach and two as an offensive assistant under the Super Bowl-winning coach in New Orleans. The countless hours in meeting rooms and on the sidelines means Lombardi is well-versed in Payton’s fiery attitude, unwavering self-assuredness and extreme attention to detail.In Denver, Lombardi is among seven coaches on the staff with a previous relationship with Payton.Payton’s reasoning behind adding some New Orleans flavor to his Broncos’ staff was simple: They know what he wants.And for Payton to be competitive first season in Denver, he needed coaches to deliver his expectations to the players while he’s busy with other obligations as he attempts a franchise turnaround.“When we have to make a decision, you have a good idea for what (Payton) wants to do,” Lombardi told The Post. “You are not always right, but you try to b...

PHOTOS: Colorado Rockies lose to Atlanta Braves 7-3, inch closer to 100 losses

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 7-3 at Coors Field on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

Man shot, drives bullet-riddled Mercedes to South L.A. fire station

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

A man was shot while driving in the Vermont Square neighborhood of South Los Angeles Thursday morning.The victim was driving a black Mercedes-Benz sedan at about 9:15 a.m. when he was struck by gunfire, according to Officer Drake Madison of the Los Angeles Police Department.The man drove himself to a fire station at 1909 W. Slauson Ave., and from there, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment.Footage from the scene shows the vehicle was struck at least five times, with multiple windows destroyed by the attack.The investigation is ongoing, with LAPD officers locking down the intersection where the shooting occurred.Nidia Becerra contributed to this report.

Man fatally stabbed in Whittier-area home identified amid ongoing search for assailant

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

A man who was fatally stabbed in his South Whittier home earlier this week has been identified as the search continues for his killer. Rolland Edward Alexander II, 84, was found stabbed to death in a home in the 15300 block of Goodhue Street around 3 p.m. Tuesday, but authorities believe he was killed the day before.Rolland Alexander II is seen in an undated photo posted on Facebook. The assailant allegedly ran to Alexander's house after attacking another elderly man just blocks away. That victim's son intervened and stopped that attack, but the suspect also went into Alexander's house and allegedly killed him before stealing his truck, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Authorities traced Alexander's truck to Chino, where they found it abandoned. In both attacks, the man entered through an unlocked door, officials said. Suspect attacked elderly man before fatally stabbing 2nd victim in Whittier area, sheriff says The suspect, who is possibly homeless, is d...

50 Cent throws mic, injures woman at Crypto.com Arena concert

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

Rapper 50 Cent accidentally injured a woman when he hurled his broken microphone during his performance at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night. The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, was in the middle of his concert when he brought out a surprise guest, Los Angeles native rapper, YG.Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson attends the world premiere of 'Nobody's Fool' at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on Oct. 28, 2018 in New York, New York. (Credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)When YG's mic stopped working, the pair swapped out mics. Jackson then attempted to get the mic to work and was given another one. When that one didn't work, the "Power" star ultimately chucked it into the area where audio engineers were working, which was just off to stage left. Unfortunately, the mic struck a woman in the area. According to the Neighborhood Talk, it was Power 106's DJ Bryhana Monegain. Photos obtained by the outlet show Monegain with blood on her face and a laceration on her ...

Want to see Lionel Messi play in L.A.? Here's how much tickets cost

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:06:51 GMT

One of the greatest soccer players of all time comes to Los Angeles this weekend when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face LAFC at BMO Stadium on Sunday.If you want to be there, expect to pay up.Ticket prices start at $550 on Ticketmaster, MLS’s official ticketing site. Normally, regular season games can cost as little as $25.On the resale market, namely, StubHub and Vivid Seats, tickets ranged from $584 to more than $5,000 on Thursday - roughly on par with what Taylor Swift was commanding during her run of six shows at SoFi Stadium earlier this month.Messi, 36, made his first MLS start on Wednesday when Inter Miami faced Nashville at home. He had entered Miami's previous match against the New York Red Bulls in the 60th minute.Messi is a seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, the soccer world’s most prestigious individual award. He signed with Miami last month after two years with Paris Saint-Germain.In a career spanning more than 17 years with Argentina’s national team, Messi...