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Red Cross blood drive at the Great Escape Lodge

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday starting at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. You can make an appointment and learn more about blood donation by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS and using the sponsor keyword SIXFLAGS. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The blood drive will take place inside the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge Mohican Ballroom. Those who donate at this drive will get a free ticket to the theme park to enjoy Oktoberfest or Fright Fest, worth over $69.99. The Great Escape Lodge is located at 89 Six Flags Drive in Queensbury. According to the American Red Cross, national blood supply has dipped roughly 25% since early August. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, and nearly 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma are needed daily in America.

Wildwood man killed in fiery crash at 141 and I-44

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. -- A man was killed in a crash after his car caught fire on 141 at I-44 early Monday morning. The victim has been identified as Anthony Yacovielle, 40, of Wildwood, Missouri.A crash report says that Yacovielle was driving northbound on 141 at around 3:30 a.m. when his vehicle struck an overpass. It then caught fire.Yacovielle was pronounced dead at the scene at around 3:50 a.m. His body was taken to the St. Louis County morgue. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

'The Karamo Show' host shares details of second season airing on KPLR 11 at 1 p.m.

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - She's 44, he's 29; should they have a baby together or does he need to grow up first? The Karamo Show returns Monday for season two at 1:00 p.m. on KPLR 11.Host Karamo Brown joined FOX 2 with John Pertzborn and tackled the topic of age differences in relationships. Brown also shared details behind the 'Unlock the Phone' segment. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today Again, the second season airs at 1:00 p.m. on KPLR 11. For more information, click here.

42-year-old man shot and killed in north St. Louis City

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Someone shot and killed a man in north St. Louis early Sunday morning.It happened at around 2:30 a.m. Police shared that they found 42-year-old Terrelle Porter dead at the corner of 21st and Ferry in the Hyde Park neighborhood. He had been shot several times. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Woman lying down in Aurora parking lot run over, killed Sunday

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

A woman died Sunday morning after lying down in a hospital parking lot, where she was run over by a sedan, Aurora officials said.At 9:35 a.m. Sunday, Aurora police officers responded to reports of a crash in the parking lot of the Medical Center of Aurora, according to a Monday news release from the Aurora Police Department.Investigators determined the 55-year-old woman was lying down in a traffic lane when she was hit by a Ford sedan traveling through the parking lot, the release stated.Officials pronounced the unidentified woman dead on the scene. The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office will identify her.According to the news release, neither speed or alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash, and the 35-year-old driver remained on-scene with police.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Teenage driver killed in midnight crash Sunday, Lakewood police say Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist killed after running red light and crashing into SUV, ...

Denver weather: Last week of summer brings warm temps before weekend cooldown

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

The last official week of summer is here, with warm weather continuing for Denver until the fall equinox arrives Saturday.Warm weather will continue for the Denver area Monday as scattered showers and thunderstorms hit the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.Another warm day can be expected with highs pushing into the 80s across the plains. Isolated to scattered late day showers and a couple storms in and near the mountains -> Gusty outflow winds but only brief light rain. #COwx pic.twitter.com/0LEAU9DPjn— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 18, 2023Temperatures in the Denver area will reach a high of 84 degrees Monday, before dipping back down into the 50s overnight.According to NWS forecasters, temperature highs for the city will remain in the low 80s through Thursday before cooling back off into the mid- to high-70s over the sunny, breezy weekend.Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Sunny and warm Sunday, with showers and thunderstorms re...

Person detained in shooting death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

A person of interest has been detained in the shooting death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, officials announced Monday. No information about the person of interest or how they were detained was immediately released.Clinkunbroomer was found unconscious and suffering from gunshot wounds in his squad car near the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at the intersection of Sierra Highway and Avenue Q around 6 p.m. Saturday.He was pronounced dead after being taken to the Antelope Valley Medical Center. “He embodied the values of bravery, selflessness and an absolute commitment to justice,” Luna said during a Saturday night press conference. “Our deputy was a devoted family member and a cherished member of our community who was cowardly shot while working tirelessly to serve our community. Our hearts absolutely go out to his family.”Clinkunbroomer had been engaged to his fiancée for just four days before his death.The sheriff's department will hold a 10:30 a.m. news con...

Man killed in Hollywood hit-and-run

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

A man is dead after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Hollywood Sunday night.The man, whose name and age have not been disclosed but who was not homeless, was walking east across Highland Avenue near Fountain Avenue at about 10 p.m. when a vehicle headed south on Highland struck him, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.The man was declared dead at the scene, with a tent set up in the No. 2 lane. Traffic was diverted in the area as the investigation was conducted.The driver fled after the crash, but he was taken into custody shortly thereafter, police said.No further details have been released.

2 dogs killed in Seal Beach mobile home fire

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

Crews battling a fire in Seal Beach found two dogs who perished in the blaze Sunday night.Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were called to a structure fire in the 300 block of Welcome Lane around 9:30 p.m.“We found a mobile home that was fully involved in fire,” OCFA Captain Greg Barta said.Fire crews respond to a blaze in Seal Beach on Sept. 17, 2023. (OnScene.TV)Firefighters simultaneously attacked the fire and conducted a search of the structure. “Sadly, we did find two dogs that did perish as a result of the blaze,” Barta said.No other injuries were reported.Crews’ aggressive response did help save a two-story structure that was being threatened by the fire, Barta said. Victim shot in Jack in the Box drive-thru in Huntington Beach It was unclear if the home had a working smoke alarm at the time of the blaze. The cause of the fire remained under investigation.

The 3 O’Clock Loves Pretty Things

Published Thu, 26 Dec 2024 18:50:00 GMT

The Pretty ThingsS.F. Sorrow (Columbia)The 3 O’Clock Loves Pretty Things: Michael Quercio of Paisley Underground heroes the 3 O’Clock told us about his love for a Pretty Thing.(Columbia)Michael Quercio: My favorite LP.It’s rock & roll at its zenith.The songwriting is beyond compare.The musicianship does the same.Lead singer Phil May’s vocals are legendary enough but on this LP they really blow you away.The first Rock Opera, it precedes The Who’s Tommy by a year and was a big influence on it.The 3 O’Clock Loves Pretty Things: The 3 O’Clock’s Sixteen Tambourines 40th anniversary edition is out October 20.                                                        ...