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3 arrested in Albany home invasion, 1 charged with attempted murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three arrests have been made in connection to a home invasion near Elberon Place and South Lake Avenue, with one suspect being charged with attempted murder. Chauncey Compton 18, Raven Simmons, 27, and Devon Davis, 29, each face charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, November 29, around 1:05 p.m., Albany Police responded to a residence near Elberon Place and South Lake Avenue for a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers said a man claimed four people entered his home, displayed a gun, and robbed him. Officers found an 18-year-old shortly after with a gunshot wound to his left leg on the 300 block of Myrtle Avenue. He was treated on the scene and taken to Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the 18-year-old, identified as Chauncey Compton, was involved in the incident and was shot by another suspect involved too. Rabid dog at large in Fulton...

Dog bites 2 people in Fulton County, still on the loose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to the Fulton County Public Health Department, a dog that's already bitten two people is still at large in the area. The dog has black/dark brown short fur and is medium-sized with a blue collar. There is some concern the dog may have rabies. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The breed of the dog is unknown. If you approach a dog resembling this description, do not attempt to apprehend or assist it. Please contact the Fulton County Public Health Department at (518) 736-5720.

Yadier Molina rejoins Cardinals as special assistant to president of baseball operations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It didn't take long for Yadier Molina to return to the St. Louis Cardinals in some capacity after retiring last year. Molina will become the new "special assistant to the president of baseball operations," according to an announcement Wednesday from the Cardinals via Twitter. No roster moves yet for Cardinals at Winter Meetings, but plenty to unpack “We are excited to welcome Yadi back to the St. Louis Cardinals,” said John Mozeliak, the team's current president of baseball operations. “He will provide invaluable help at the major league level, as well as spend time with our minor league teams in his new role with the team.”The Cardinals have not yet disclosed all of what Molina's role will entail, but the title likely means some form of collaboration with Mozeliak. Molina's new role is also not one directly related to a full-time coaching staff role at the MLB level. FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne reported in October that Molina and the Cardinals had prev...

Gabe Gore to run for St. Louis Circuit Attorney in 2024 election

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Gabe Gore, who took over as St. Louis Circuit Attorney earlier this year amid Kim Gardner's resignation, will run for his first full term of the office next year. Gore announced his candidacy for the St. Louis Circuit Attorney in the November 2024 election. The announcement comes one day after Gore announced a sharp rise in prosecuting crime within the City of St. Louis. His office says that Gore has prosecuted 45% more cases in his first six months compared to Gardner during the same six-month period of 2022. St. Louis officer shortage surpasses 300 as top cop hauls in $275k Gore added that his office has also made a dent in a backlog of pending criminal cases by resolving around 2,500 mostly violent crimes in a city with one of the highest homicide rates in the nation."The work of this office touches many lives, and is critical to our city’s continued success. That is why Circuit Attorney Gore feels called to do his duty to see that critical work continued," said an ...

No roster moves yet for Cardinals at Winter Meetings, but plenty to unpack

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals dove into the free agent pitcher's market in the early weeks of the offseason, but haven't finalized any moves during the Winter Meetings, which are set to end Wednesday. The Winter Meetings mark an annual occurrence in which lead executives from the Cardinals and other MLB teams meet to discuss business and potential trades. The meetings began Sunday and run through Wednesday in Nashville.As of Wednesday morning, the Cardinals haven't made any roster changes since the start of the meetings. It's unclear whether anything is imminent as very few signings and trades among MLB teams have transpired over the last few days. FOX 2 Cardinals podcast: Three new pitchers… More to come? Despite this relatively quiet period, the meetings haven't come short of anticipation and planning ahead for next year's team. The Cardinals entered the meetings with a large priority to upgrade the bullpen, according to MLB.com's John Denton. St. Louis' 4.47 bullpen ERA ...

Missouri teen Ruby Leigh shines, secures Top 9 spot in 'The Voice' semifinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A Lincoln County teenager has successfully progressed to the semifinals, securing a spot among the top nine contestants in 'The Voice' competition. Ruby Leigh achieved this milestone by delivering a standout performance of one of her coach’s songs. Leigh captivated the audience with her rendition of "You Lie," originally by Reba McEntire, propelling her into the spotlight. Leigh is extremely appreciative of the support she has received, which helped determine the finalist list.Leigh told FOX 2: “We didn’t come to play; we came to stay.” If Leigh’s fans keep voting for her, she probably will keep winning. Leigh posted her excitement to Facebook saying, "We did it!" Notably, on Team McEntire, Jacquie Roar and Jordan Rainer are also contenders in the competition, adding to the anticipation of the upcoming semifinals. THE VOICE -- "Live Top 12 Results" Episode 2420B -- Pictured: (l-r) Jacquie Roar, Reba McEntire, Ruby Leigh, Jordan Rainer -- (Photo by: Trae Patton/...

St. Louis Public Library hosting a free Taylor Swift fan convention

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Attention, all Swifties! The St. Louis Public Library is set to host a free Taylor Swift Convention on December 13. While the artist won't be making a personal appearance at the event, rest assured that it promises to be a filled-with-fun time for all attendees. Taylor Swift has made a name for herself when it comes to writing songs. She tells personal stories in her songs, and her fans love how real and relatable her music is. Many people enjoy her music because it expresses her raw emotions and openness.She has released her most well-known songs, including "Fearless," "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," "Reputation," and "Lover." Swift has won many awards, including several Grammys, solidifying her reputation as a great singer, songwriter, and performer.  Events at the con:  Meet Us at Midday Dance Party | Noon–1 p.m. "Meet Us at Midday Dance Party" is a lunch-hour pop-up event designed to celebrate the upbeat tunes of Taylor Swift. Space is limited&nb...

Colorado Department of Transportation wraps up major I-70 project between Frisco and Silverthorne

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

The Colorado Department of Transportation has completed its Interstate 70 auxiliary lane project between Frisco and Silverthorne aimed at improving safety on a critical highway artery for Summit County residents, visitors and through traffic.Related ArticlesTransportation | Colorado weather: Heavy snow and strong winds create hazardous travel conditions Transportation | Interstate 70 westbound near Glenwood Springs reopens after crash Transportation | Westbound I-70 reopens west of Golden after hours-long closure due to jackknifed tanker truck, multi-vehicle crash Transportation | Eastbound Interstate 70 reopens at Vail Pass after crash Transportation | I-70 mountain Express Lanes to open longer hours for Thanksgiving, Christmas holiday travel After two summers of minor road impacts related to the project, Colorado Department of Transportation executive director Shoshana Lew said Tuesday, Dec. 5, that cr...

South Bay woman sentenced to 15 years in $24M wheelchair fraud scheme

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

A Redondo Beach woman was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for bilking Medicare out of $24 million for unnecessary repairs to medical devices like power wheelchairs.Tamara Yvonne Motley, 55, who also uses the name Tamara Ogembe, was sentenced and ordered to pay more than $13.1 million in restitution on Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a news release.Motley was convicted in June of 20 counts of health care fraud, two counts of aggravated identity theft and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.For more than 10 years and through a pair of medical equipment companies registered to her out-of-state relatives, Motley used her role as "de facto owner" to submit "fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary durable medical equipment – mostly power wheelchairs (PWC) – and PWC repairs, many of which were never performed," the DOJ said. Redondo Beach student had gun, high-capacity magazine at school, police say "Motley orchestrated a scheme in which she pa...

McDonald's announces major expansion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:46:24 GMT

McDonald’s is launching its most aggressive expansion to date.The fast-food giant announced on Wednesday that it plans to open 10,000 new restaurants over the next four years with the goal of having 50,000 restaurants worldwide by the end of 2027. The Chicago-based burger chain, the world’s largest, had 40,275 restaurants at the start of this year.The initiative is dubbed Accelerating the Arches. How many of these In-N-Out secret menu items do you know? As part of the strategy, McDonald’s also announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to speed up automation using AI which, in part, will lead to “hotter, fresher food,” the company says."This will help accelerate automation innovation from equipment manufacturers and allow restaurant general managers to quickly spot and enact solutions to reduce business disruptions.”It also plans to expand its loyalty rewards program from 150 to 250 million active users by 2027.A 1955 Ford, left, and a 1955 Oldsmobile are parked ...