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CT man sentenced in fatal Berkshire County crash

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A West Granby, Connecticut, man was found guilty of motor vehicle homicide negligent operation on Tuesday. Stanley Kardys, 70, is sentenced to 90 days in the House of Corrections. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On April 23, 2021, Massachusetts State Police responded to the 14.8 eastbound mile marker on the Massachusetts Turnpike for reports of a Freightliner tractor-trailer, Toyota minivan, and Toyota Camry crash. The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office says the tractor-trailer, driven by Kardys, had crashed into the back of the Camry in the right lane.Officials say the trailer pushed the Camry into the left lane, hitting the left guardrail following the initial collision. The Camry was then pushed back into the right lane where it hit the right guardrail and eventually stopped in the righthand breakdown lane. The Toyota minivan involved was driving ahead of the Camry and was hit aft...

Homeless camp cleared ahead DNC meetings downtown Thursday through Saturday

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The center of the democratic political world is in St. Louis for the next few days, starting Thursday morning. The fall meeting of the Democratic National Committee or 'DNC', is taking place downtown.That "very big name" is Vice President Kamala Harris. Registration begins in just hours at 8:00 a.m. at the Marriott Grand Hotel on Washington Avenue.Here are some of the highlights:The DNC fall meeting runs Thursday through 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. There are many forums and meetings addressing lots of issues. Some local politicians are among the speakers.FOX 2's St. Louis Post-Dispatch partners reported that St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer will speak Thursday morning at a meeting of the DNC's Environment and Climate Crisis Council. That is one of the first meetings. It starts at 9:00 a.m. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The Post also reports that Aldermanic President Megan Green will be a featured speaker at the DNC meeting. She ...

BOA discussing bills today that could give $725K to Department of Health

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will discuss two bills that would give an estimated $725,000 to the Department of Health.They'll also take public comment on the matter. St. Louis Airport expansion would see conversion to single terminal The meeting is at 9:00 a.m. Thursday on Zoom.

2nd annual 'Season of Change' Gala taking place tonight downtown

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A faith-based non-profit is holding its second annual gala Thursday night. Metropolitan Congregations United says the event allows community organizations to meet, network, and celebrate a year of hard work. The theme of the gala is 'Season of Change' to highlight both the change from spring to fall and the organizations' ability to adapt to the priorities of the community. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The gala is Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Polish Heritage Center in downtown St. Louis.

Crisis Intervention Team Awards taking place tonight in O'Fallon Missouri

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Police in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties are being honored Thursday night.The 'Crisis Intervention Team Awards' recognize officers who responded to mental health crisis calls, as well as the supervisors and trainers who helped them. St. Louis Airport expansion would see conversion to single terminal FOX 2's Jasmine Huda will emcee the event. It's at the Christ Banquet Center in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Former business manager for St. Louis Police Union suing, claims firing without cause

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The former business manager for the St. Louis Police Union is suing the union.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Jeff Roorda says he was wrongfully fired six months into a two-year contract with the union. He also claims the St. Louis Police Officers Association owes him almost $300,000, including $150,000 in lost wages. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The union argued they didn't renew Roorda's contract because he was running for a seat in the Mississippi Senate at the time.

Broncos roundtable: Takeaways as Sean Payton’s team hits the quarter pole

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

Parker Gabriel, Broncos beat reporter: Alright, gents, the Broncos have hit the quarter pole. Or, they will after 15 minutes against the Jets — thanks, 17-game season. Head coach Sean Payton said at the beginning of the season that the first quarter is a sprint to figure out who you are and how to get better. So, who are the Broncos? What have we learned? The options here are plentiful. Dreadful defense? Actually good, dangerous special teams? But one result so far that’s surprised me is who Denver is not: the rushing-based offense that we heard all offseason Payton wanted to oversee. The Broncos are at 63% passing so far this season, which is a top-five mark in the NFL. They’ve yet to run for more than 122 yards in a game. Some of that is game-flow dependent. You’re not going to pound the rock after Miami hangs its eighth touchdown on the board. Even still, after Sunday’s win against the Bears, Payton said running the ball is going to be this offense’s...

8 Colorado high school football games to watch in Week 7

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

CLASS 5ALegend (5-1) vs. Fountain-Fort Carson (5-1)When/where: 6 p.m. Thursday at Fountain-Fort Carson StadiumLast meeting: Legend 43, vs. FFC 24, Oct. 7, 2022A week after getting shut down in a 40-10 loss at second-ranked Pine Creek, Fountain-Fort Carson looks to regain its footing against another team just outside the top 10 in Class 5A. Like FFC, the Titans already have one rough loss on the resume (20-7 at No. 10 Castle View) and a collection of double-digit wins. Whoever emerges victorious from this one keeps their hopes of earning a first-round bye alive.No. 5 Arapahoe (5-1) vs. No. 6 Grandview (5-1)When/where: 7 p.m. Thursday at  Legacy StadiumLast meeting: Arapahoe 28, vs. Grandview 21, Oct. 6, 2022The last two Colorado programs to hand Cherry Creek a loss meet in what is likely an elimination game for the Centennial League title. Since losing a thriller vs. Columbine, Arapahoe has outscored its last two opponents by a combined score of 87-7, with the run game racking up 540...

Detached house sells in Fremont for $1.6 million

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

31 Snyder Way – Google Street ViewThe property located in the first block of Snyder Way in Fremont was sold on Aug. 23, 2023. The $1,605,000 purchase price works out to $1,170 per square foot. The house, built in 1981, has an interior space of 1,372 square feet. Additionally, the house includes a garage.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:A 1,084-square-foot home on the 36000 block of Niles Boulevard in Fremont sold in January 2023, for $800,000, a price per square foot of $738. The home has 3 bedrooms 1 bathroom.On Plumeria Way, Fremont, in June 2023, a 1,936-square-foot home was sold for $1,701,000, a price per square foot of $879. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.In January 2023, a 1,689-square-foot home on Linda Drive in Fremont sold for $1,080,000, a price per square foot of $639. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. 

UC Riverside grad sues Elon Musk for defamation over posts that falsely ID’d him in protest

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:41:59 GMT

A UC Riverside graduate who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified posts on his social media platform X/Twitter that falsely placed the man at a confrontation involving far-right protesters sued the billionaire for defamation in a lawsuit filed Monday.Benjamin Brody, 22, is represented by Mark Bankston, a Texas attorney who won a defamation case last year against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a lawsuit brought by families of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. Brody is seeking a jury trial in Austin, Texas, and unspecified damages of at least $1 million.Attorneys for Musk did not immediately respond to requests for comment left through a spokesperson.In June, video posted to X showed a confrontation involving protesters near a Pride festival in Oregon. Some of those involved wore the same colors of the Proud Boys extremist group, according to The Oregonian.On X, some users falsely identified one of the participants as Brody, highlighting his post-college plans to work fo...