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Woodbury man dies in motorcycle crash in Newport

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

A 49-year-old motorcyclist died when he went off an interstate freeway ramp and into a ditch in Newport, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.The State Patrol identified the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, as Brian Paul Cahalan of Woodbury.Shortly before 6 p.m. Friday, Cahalan was riding a 2015 Harley Davidson north on U.S. 61 and taking the ramp to Interstate 494 when he crashed. He was not wearing a helmet and alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to the State Patrol. Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Angel of Hope spreads its wings in Woodbury, offers comfort to grieving parents Crime & Public Safety | Interim executive director named for beleaguered Zephyr Theatre Crime & Public Safety | Vigil, memorial tree planned for Wednesday to honor Stacy teen killed in Forest Lake Crime & Public Safety | Stillwater beverage companies Lift Bridge, Lyvly suing each other Crime &...

More serious charges filed in Forest Lake hit-and-run that killed 17-year-old

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

Prosecutors have increased the severity of the charges against the North Branch man who they say intentionally struck and killed a teenage girl with his vehicle last month in Lakeside Memorial Park in downtown Forest Lake.Dylan Robert Simmons (Courtesy of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office)The decision to amend the criminal complaint against Dylan R. Simmons, 20, of North Branch, Minn., came after investigators reviewed security footage taken from an office building near the park, officials said Monday.Simmons now faces two counts of second-degree murder, one count of criminal vehicular homicide and three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the hit-and-run death of Darisha Bailey Vath, 17, of Stacy, Minn., around 1:20 a.m. July 16. He previously had been charged with third-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide.“We are actively pursuing the most serious charges justified by the facts,” Laura Perkins, a spokeswoman for the Washing...

Albany man faces up to 27 years in state prison

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 35-year-old man accused of assaulting a woman in the area of Grand Street and Madison Avenue on December 19, 2021, appeared in court on Monday morning. Jeffrey Everett was convicted of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, assault in the third degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Everett had an illegal, loaded firearm on the same day of the assault. Everett was also accused of possessing cocaine and crack cocaine with the intent to sell it in the area of Grand Street and Madison Avenue on or about January 24, 2022.Sentencing is scheduled for October 6. Everett faces up to 27 years in state prison.

Pittsfield to unveil mural honoring fallen Vietnam veterans

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The city of Pittsfield, in partnership with the Vietnam Veterans of America James E. Callahan Berkshire County Chapter 65, has announced the unveiling of a new mural honoring Berkshire County's Vietnam veterans who were killed in action. The event, which was postponed from July 7, is scheduled for August 29 at 10 a.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The mural, "Lest We Forget 1961-1975", was painted by Ghi Sign Company based in Canaan, Connecticut, and it references an original depiction from 1991 which was created on the building façade at 101 First Street. The unveiling ceremony will feature remarks from Fran Tremblay of the local Chapter 65, as well as the posting of colors and a reading of the names of the fallen veterans. The unveiling will be held at the north side of the Intertek Building, located at 50 Pearl Street in Pittsfield. The event is open to the public.

Saratoga Springs party, gift shop closing its doors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tailgate and Party, located at 33 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs, is closing its doors. Owner Kirsten Lambert made the announcement on Facebook on August 15. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It was so much fun and the creation part was what I loved," Lambert told NEWS10. "I had taught for almost 30 years and I thought this might be a 'semi-retired' opportunity. However, it has done so well that any sort of retirement as an owner has not been on the table."In her retirement, Lambert is going to work with an animal rescue. Tailgate and Party sells balloons, party supplies, gifts, Saratoga Race Course merchandise, and more. She said Paper Dolls on Broadway will be taking over the balloons and “party” part of the store. Off the Beaten Path: Tailgate and Party Lambert opened the shop in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. After finding success on Caroline Street, the store moved to the bigger sp...

18-year-old arrested for assaulting Illinois officer and school worker

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. -- An 18-year-old is accused of assaulting a school employee and O'Fallon officer after being denied entry into a football game. Antwan Douglas of Cahokia Heights now faces several felony charges.A statement from the city of O'Fallon, Illinois, says that Douglas tried to get into the end of the O’Fallon Township High School Blue and Gold football game. After being denied entry he, "pushed the employee about the neck." Doulas resisted arrest and punched an O'Fallon officer in the head several times.Douglas is currently in the St. Clair County Jail with a $65,000 bond.

Ventura County cleans up amid aftershocks of magnitude 5.1 quake

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

After Sunday's hurriquake, the waters have begun to recede, and in Ventura County, residents are assessing the damage from the magnitude 5.1 temblor centered near Ojai and numerous aftershocks between 2.0 and 3.0 in magnitude.At restaurants and stores, surveillance cameras captured merchandise falling off shelves, with glass bottles smashing on the floor. Magnitude 5.1 quake rattles nerves as California endures Tropical Storm Hilary No major damage or injuries were reported, though at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, cracks could be seen in walls, and some grates, apparently for air ducts, fell to the floor. In addition, some picture frames were broken and a bell in the bell tower came off its track, but school officials categorized the impacts as minor.

Tropical Storm Hilary leaves a muddy mess in Coachella Valley

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

Muddy roads, traffic backups and SUVs and RVs stuck in the mud. That was the scene in the Coachella Valley the morning after Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California. Flooding and muddy roadways made for a tricky commute near Cathedral City, while a highway in the area was backed up due to thick mud.Several high-profile vehicles were stuck in mud, with one man inside an RV giving Sky5 a thumbs up to indicate he and the other inhabitants were safe.An RV is seen stuck in mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, a day after Tropical Storm Hilary slammed Southern California. (KTLA)An SUV is seen stuck in mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, the morning after Tropical Storm Hilary. (KTLA)An RV is seen stuck in mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, the morning after Tropical Storm Hilary. (KTLA)Trucks try to maneuver mud near Cathedral City on Aug. 21, 2023, a day after Tropical Storm Hilary slammed Southern California. (KTLA) Crews across the region are working to cle...

Camp Snoopy poised to get an extensive makeover

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

Camp Snoopy at Knott’s Berry Farm is poised to get an extensive makeover, which includes the permanent closure of two attractions, theme park officials announced.“We are excited about plans in the works for Camp Snoopy. We can confirm that Timberline Twister and Camp Bus are permanently closed. Woodstock’s Airmail drop tower is temporarily closed but is being relocated,” Knott’s Berry Farm officials told KTLA. Knott’s Berry Farm reimplements chaperone policy that was enacted due to fights The Buena Park-based amusement park has not announced what attractions or rides will replace Timberline Twister or Camp Bus. However, many theme park fans have ideas on what new additions will come to the area. Screamscape, a theme park blog, reported that a new kiddie-themed roller coaster could be coming to Camp Snoopy, expected to replace Timberline Twister, which opened in 1983. Halloween fans can now purchase tickets for Knott’s Scary Farm 50th anniversary The theme park has released minim...

Man Killed in Multi-Car Accident on Pacific Coast Highway [Ventura County, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:01:05 GMT

Man Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Collision near Las Posas RoadVENTURA, COUNTY, CA (August 21, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, one man was killed in a multi-car accident on Pacific Coast Highway.Authorities responded to the scene around 4:40 p.m., near Point Mugu and Las Posas Road.Per reports, the driver of a white 2022 BMW was heading south when he crossed over the solid double yellow lines. As a result, the BMW struck an oncoming 2012 Ford truck with two Oxnard men in their 30s inside.Upon impact, the truck was pushed into oncoming lanes where it was struck by a 2019 Honda. Inside the Honda were two women in their 20’s and a 30-year-old Oxnard man.In addition, one of the vehicles overturned and caught fire. First responders located all three vehicles with severe damage upon arrival.Fire crews were able to extinguish the fire shortly after 5:00 p.m. Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced one male driver dead at the scene. Although, police have not ...