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Before investigation was revealed, Gophers football changed play-call process for Michigan game

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

The Gophers football program altered a key in-game process when it played the Michigan Wolverines for the Little Brown Jug on Oct. 7.On Sept. 30, players on Minnesota’s offense looked to the sideline for play-call signals during the 35-24 win over Louisiana. But in Michigan’s 52-10 win the following Saturday, the Gophers huddled before plays, with quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis often consulting a play card on his left wrist band. The Gophers offense huddled again in last Saturday’s 12-10 victory at Iowa.Twelve days after the Minnesota-Michigan game, the Big Ten said the NCAA was investigating allegations of sign stealing by the Wolverines. The process of trying to glean what the other team is signaling from the sideline pre-snap is permitted during games, but scouting future opponents in-person has been prohibited since 1994.Gophers coach P.J. Fleck was asked about the Michigan investigation on Monday; all he shared to the Pioneer Press was that the Gophers huddled up to make p...

Glens Falls woman arrested for alleged narcotics sales

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 57-year-old Glens Falls woman was arrested for alleged narcotic sales. Debra L. Marciano is facing a felony charge of criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police conducted controlled drug buy operations from Marciano after receiving complaints of drug activity from citizens. Marciano was arraigned in Glens Falls City Court and remanded to the Washington County Sheriff's Correctional Facility. She is being held on unrelated charges.

Fisher earns over $100K for removing problem species from Oregon rivers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A fisherman in Oregon earned six figures for removing thousands of problematic fish from the state's rivers this summer, officials confirmed. The angler—taking part in the 2023 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Program—caught 10,755 northern pikeminnows during the five-month season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! All told, he earned $107,800, according to data released by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC). That's the second-highest earned in program history; the top prize was $119,341 in 2016, as reported by Field & Stream.The northern pikeminnow, although native to the Pacific Northwest, eats millions of young salmon and steelhead per year, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates. Reducing pikeminnows helps the salmon and steelhead populations reach the ocean, officials say. Statewide free fishing day announced for September 23 The program reportedly also "mitigat...

Ethics review into Hochul's Israel trip wrapping up

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- A New York based nonprofit organization that works with the Jewish community funded Governor Kathy Hochul's trip to Israel last week. Despite multiple questions, Hochul’s team has yet to release the name of that organization. "We accomplished what we needed to— have me witness firsthand the devastation of communities directly," said Hochul at a press conference on Monday.With New York State having the highest Jewish population outside of Israel, Governor Hochul said the mission of her trip was to show support for the country and reinforce President Biden’s message."Which is, we need to make sure there’s humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza to make sure that the hostages are a top priority including those from New York with New York connections, but also reinforce Israel’s right to defend itself," explained Hochul.On Monday, Hochul reiterated what her office had told reporters previously, that the state is paying only for her security detail."The state poli...

Lake George holiday light show doubling in size

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every November, the village of Lake George lights up to beckon the winter along. This year, those plans are expanding to a second day - and growing to encompass a new winter event coming to Charles R. Wood Park. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 25th annual Lite Up the Village in Lake George is set for two dates - Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24 and 25. The new addition of Friday is in place in order to welcome the new "Winter Realms" attraction, replacing Ice Castles New York, which welcomed visitors for the last two years. The Winter Realms will include ice skating, light shows, and more, all contained within the park. On Saturday, live music, village lights, and more will give Lake George the voice it needs to say hello to the holiday season.The full schedule for the 25th annual Lite Up the Village includes:Friday, Nov. 24Winter Realms opening 4 p.m.Charles R. Wood Park, Elizabeth Little Boulevard...

Police arrest Hudson Falls man for allegedly sexually abusing minors

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested a 48-year-old male from Hudson Falls on Friday. Roldan E. Montero was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police investigations determined that Montero allegedly had sexual contact with town individuals under the age of 13 over several months. Montero was arraigned at the Washington County Centralized Arraignment and released on his own recognizance. He is due in the Town of Kingsbury Court at a later date.

What to know about the housing market right now

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Buying or selling a home right now is no easy task. High mortgage rates have slowed down the market. Buyers face stiff borrowing costs, and sellers feel stuck. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Giovanni Lisi from serenity real estate explained how this impacts the decision-making process for prospective sellers.“Some people have decided--when I go on a listing appointment, and meet with them, and they’re thinking about selling their house--‘maybe I should just hold onto my home and add onto it.’ That’s a common thing going on with the way interest rates are today," Lisi said.Another strategy he said should be considered, especially for first time buyers, is buying a property where you can rent out the upstairs or extra bedrooms to friends to help offset the cost of the loan.This, as mortgage rates have surged. Last week, the 30-year fixed rate hit 8 percent, which hasn’t happened since the year 20...

Local officials celebrate the opening of Jay Square

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday afternoon, local officials gathered in Schenectady to celebrate the opening of Jay Square. The new greenspace across from City Hall took nearly two years to complete. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Jay Square was built on the lot where two high-rise apartment buildings were destroyed in a fire in March 2015. The fire killed four individuals and left dozens homeless. Numerous building code violations were cited as a cause that allowed for the blaze to grow out of control."It was a tragedy," said City of Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy. "We had a horrific event happen here where individuals lost their lives. Since then, we have seen this transform into a really great public space."The four individuals who lost their lives now have a tree planted in their honor. Landscape architect Mary Moore Wallinger says the space may have been born from the ashes of a tragedy but it will remain special...

Pritzker wants to consolidate early education, speaker's bill allows staff to unionize

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Early childhood education in Illinois would be administered by a separate state agency, combining disparate services that bind parents in red tape, under a proposal Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled Tuesday.The Democrat announced the plan in Chicago on the first day of the General Assembly's fall veto session in Springfield, where the speaker of the House saw his plan allowing legislative staff to unionize advance for a floor vote.Among other issues, discussion of financial help for Chicago to care for 14,000 migrants has been delayed, but Pritzker's vetoes of measures to lift a 35-year-old moratorium on new nuclear reactors and tighter protections for workplace privacy are in play.The re-organization of early childhood services would combine programs administered by three separate agencies. Pre-school funding is disbursed by the State Board of Education; the Department of Human Services handles intervention services, home visits and child care assistanc...

2 men wounded in separate shootings – Police

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:12:23 GMT

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis police are investigating two separate shootings in north city neighborhoods.The first shooting happened in the 4900 block of Euclid Avenue, located in the Fountain Park neighborhood, according to Sgt. Charles Wall, a spokesman for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.The victim, an adult man, was found shot in the abdomen. He was said to be conscious and breathing.The second shooting occurred near the intersection of Shreve and Anderson avenues, located in the Penrose neighborhood, where a man was shot in the face. He was breathing but not conscious.