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Hamline-Midway Library again cleared for demolition after St. Paul approves environmental review

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

When the city of St. Paul planned a complete demolition and rebuild of the Hamline-Midway Library at 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., a coalition of neighborhood residents and historic preservationists objected. They successfully petitioned for the library, built in 1930, to be added to the National Register of Historic Places, and asked the state to require an environmental review of the project known as an Environmental Assessment Worksheet, or EAW.The city was designated the responsible government unit to conduct the EAW review of its own plans, from stormwater and zoning to historic resources in and around the site. Perhaps predictably, the city has found that a more intense level of scrutiny known as an Environmental Impact Statement, or EIS, is not necessary. That eliminates a major hurdle in front of both demolition and construction of a long-planned, $8 million new library in the months ahead.Undated courtesy image, circa October 2022, of a proposed design for the Riverview Library. ...

Western Minnesota sheriff cited for failure to yield in squad car, causing May collision

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

A misdemeanor failure-to-yield charge has been filed against Swift County Sheriff John Holtz in a crash in western Minnesota that injured him and two others in May.Holtz, 54, of Appleton, was in a squad vehicle when the crash occurred east of Appleton.Court records show a single charge of failure to yield to a yield sign. The citation was filed Aug. 31 in Swift County District Court.No court date was listed in the case as of Tuesday afternoon. The charge says only that an appearance is required by Sept. 30.A letter from Holtz filed Tuesday asks that it be accepted as his plea of not guilty. It also states that he requests the arraignment be waived, that he waives the time requirements and he asks that a pretrial hearing be set.Holtz did not return a message seeking comment Tuesday from the West Central Tribune.According to an initial crash report from the Minnesota State Patrol, Holtz was driving a Swift County squad car northbound on 200th Avenue Southwest while a Subaru Impreza wa...

Arrest warrant out for man accused of videotaping women

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga Springs police said there is an arrest warrant out for Charles Ross. He is accused of videotaping women in the city while they were out for a run.About a week ago, a woman told NEWS10 that more than 20 years ago when she ran track at Saratoga High School, she was recorded without her consent. That video appeared on an Instagram account that was posted in May before it was taken down. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police said the warrant for Ross is for a misdemeanor charge. "Our investigation is still ongoing. Our investigators are working diligently on bringing the matter to a successful close," Saratoga Springs Lt. Angela McGovern said. "So we do encourage people to continue to be aware of their surroundings when they're out in public. And if anything feels uncomfortable or frightening, they can always call us."Police also said they are allowing Ross to turn himself in.

Heroes Hideout closing shop in Colonie Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After four years in the Colonie Center Mall, a toy store is permanently closing its doors. Heroes Hideout was located next to Macy's in the mall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The news of the closure comes less than a week after the store held a meet and greet for two former "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" stars, Catherine Sutherland and Walter Emanuel Jones.The store will close on Oct. 8 and then open a store at Crossgates Mall in November. During this time, the store will still be available online.

Albany officials give update on violence prevention

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany officials said current programs to prevent violence have been effective. The number of shootings reported between January and August of 2023 is 30 percent lower than this time in 2022.Calls for service have increased, but leaders said that is a good sign. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! "We want people to call when they see something," Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said. "If you see something, say something. And so, you know, the expectation would be that we would see an increase, at least initially, in the number of crimes reported because we want those crimes reported."The police chief said the department continues putting resources in so-called "hot spot" areas that have seen an increase in crime and will keep working with community organizations to prevent violence before it happens.

Saratoga Springs Police discuss safety concerns with a public forum

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Saratoga Springs Police Department hosted the first of what will be many public discussions on public safety. Police Chief Tyler Mcintosh said the forum is meant to be “an informal discussion to potentially identify problems in the community that we’re not aware of.”And once they identify them, those who attend can discuss potential solutions.“With the objective of increasing the overall safety in the community,” Chief McIntosh said. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The forum included going over the police department's goals. Earlier in the year, the Police Reform Task Force Committee presented 50 points for the department to address. Police say they have been able to complete 37. However, there are still disagreements on how to handle the homeless and mental health situation.“Because we are in a state in our country that has not invested enough in mental health resources… A lot of times, you are cal...

Jewelry boutique has ribbon cutting in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new fine jewelry store held its grand opening in Troy on Wednesday. The Troy Chamber of Commerce welcomed Apricot Fine Jewelry as its newest storefront in the Collar City. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The boutique offers customers original pieces, custom jewelry jobs, and repair and maintenance of old keepsakes. The owner said the idea for the boutique was to bring a European-style store with a craftsman touch.Apricot Fine Jewelers can be found on River Street in Troy and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Sunday.

Ladue Schools providing support for those mourning deaths of 3 students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

LADUE, Mo. – Jim Wipke, superintendent of the Ladue School District, can’t imagine what the families of three teens killed in an early morning crash are going through. He spoke with the families Wednesday to offer condolences and let them know the district is ready to offer support.The crash took the lives of three 15-year-old boys.Investigators said it appeared the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when the driver failed to negotiate a sharp curve on Groby Road in University City. The three teens were students at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.“Our hearts go out to the families,” Wipke said.As of Wednesday, the district had not identified the students out of respect for their families. Wipke wants the school community to know grief counselors are available and the district’s crisis intervention team will be in place throughout the week.“We are here to support our families, we are here to support the friends of those that have lost their lives, and we are doing whateve...

Cardinals hit 4 HRs for 2nd straight game, beat MLB-leading Braves 11-6

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt, Masyn Winn, Willson Contreras and Nolan Gorman went deep as the St. Louis Cardinals hit four home runs for the second straight game and beat the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves 11-6 Wednesday night to take the first two games of the three-game series.Gorman hit his 27th homer of the season, one day after hitting two home runs as the NL Central-worst Cards beat the Braves 10-6.Dakota Hudson (6-1) outpitched NL Cy Young Award hopeful Spencer Strider, allowing three runs and seven hits in five innings.Strider (16-5) lasted just 2 2/3 innings, giving up six runs on six hits, including a home run. Strider had won his last four starts.The Braves, who entered the series against St. Louis coming off an 8-2 road trip, had won their last eight series, dating to Aug. 4-6 against the Chicago Cubs. They'll try to salvage a game in the series finale on Thursday.Matt Olson hit his MLB-leading 46th home run, and Austin Riley also homered for the Braves.Gorman's three-run...

California man caught in viral video beating dog avoids jail time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:41:24 GMT

An Orange County man who last year was caught on a doorbell security camera hitting and kicking a dog at an apartment complex in Anaheim will not serve time in jail after his felony charge was reduced to a misdemeanor.Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer said the charges against Albert Frank Abad, Jr., 34, were reduced by an Orange County Superior Court Judge, much to the dismay of his office.Abad was seen on video last September walking in a hallway at an apartment building in Anaheim when he begins hitting and kicking his Labradoodle, "Steeler." Video of incident was shared on social media hundreds of times, leading to Abad being identified as the suspect and felony charges being drafted.Video of the hard-to-watch incident has been shared hundreds of times on social media. (Anaheim Police)Days after the video blew up online, Abad turned himself in to face charges. Steeler was surrendered to a Los Angeles area animal hospital.Originally charged with a felony, Abad's charges...