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Wild star Kirill Kaprizov starts skating on his own

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

After missing much of the past month, star Wild winter Kirill Kaprizov has taken a big step as he works to return to the lineup.He touched ice on his own for the first time over the weekend, then, on Monday morning, progressed to working with skating coach Andy Ness.It’s been a long time coming.“He’s been begging the trainers for the past couple of weeks,” Wild coach Dean Evason said with a laugh. “It’s the normal progression. He skated on his own and now he skates with Andy. We will evaluate today and decide what we do.”The next benchmark for Kaprizov in the recovery process is getting cleared to practice with the team. That could come as soon as Wednesday morning if everything goes according to plan.Asked what he hopes to hear regarding Kaprizov’s progress in the coming days, Evason smiled and responded, “That he’s ready to play.”It’s been nearly a month since Kaprizov suffered a lower-body injury in a March 8 win over th...

Hamline President Miller to retire after Islamophobia controversy

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

Hamline University announced Monday that President Fayneese Miller will retire after the 2023-24 school year.Miller has been president since 2015.Fayneese Miller (Courtesy of Hamline University)Hamline’s full-time faculty in January urged Miller to resign over her administration’s handling of a Muslim student’s complaint about the use of ancient art depicting the Prophet Muhammad in an art history class.One Hamline administrator said it was “undeniably Islamophobic” for adjunct professor Erika Lopez Prater to have shown the art in class. Miller herself in a staff email said “respect for the observant Muslim students in that classroom should have superseded academic freedom.”Lopez Prater was not brought back for the spring semester, which led to widespread criticism from academics and free speech advocates. Lopez Prater now is suing the school for defamation and breach of contract.Miller later released a statement on the controversy, saying Hamline made ...

Stephentown man accused of rape

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Stephentown man was arrested and is accused of rape, as well as other sex crimes. Richard Fosby, 57, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, around 12:23 a.m., police responded to a house in Stephentown for a report of sexual assault. Police ran an investigation, and shortly after, arrested Fosby at the location.Charges:First-degree rapeFirst-degree criminal sexual act (two counts)Third-degree assault Update on body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna Fosby was taken to Schodack State Police for processing. He was arraigned at the Stephentown Town Court and is held at the Rensselaer County Correctional Facility in lieu of $25,000 cash or a $100,000 bond.

Enjoy Kids Day at Peebles Island State Park!

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Make your way to Peebles Island State Park on April 15 for a fun day for kids of all ages! Kids Day will run from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, so keep an eye on the forecast and come prepared! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be nature craft stations, guided walks, a scavenger hunt, building a bluebird house, and more! There is a limited number of bluebird houses with a limit of 1 per family.The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There are no food or drinks available for purchase, so please plan accordingly. Questions can be directed to Susan at [email protected].

Best restaurants in Saugerties, according to Yelp

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  If you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Ulster County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around Saugerties, according to Yelp. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 10. Stella's StationStella's Station is open seasonally and is opening for the 2023 season on April 10. You can view the menu on the restaurant's website.Rated 4 out of 5 (67 reviews)Price: $$Address: 150 Partition StreetTop review: "Awesome food, awesome atmosphere, great service, reasonable price. Greeted with a smile. All I can say is these things matter and have become a lost art. Stella's is a spot you're happy to go to." -- Shaun O.9. Rock Da CasbahYou can view the menu on the Rock Da Casbah Facebook page.Rated 4 out of 5 (103 reviews)Price: $$Address: 216 Main StreetTop review: "Really nice place!!! My grandma mother and I had a really nice meal here. I enjoyed my impossible burger quite a...

Update on body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Canajoharie Police Chief Bryan McFadden has given an update regarding the body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna. The body was found Saturday around 4:05 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to Chief McFadden, Niskayuna ice and water rescue responded to the Mohawk River in an airboat for reports of a body floating in the water. UF troopers from Princetown responded and noticed the body was wearing khaki pants and a green shirt. Another Canajoharie police officer at the scene took note of a tattoo on the hand of the body. Per chief McFadden, the clothing and hand tattoo appear to match those of Kevin White, who was first reported missing in January. Police say there are no signs of trauma observed at this time.

52-year-old dies after crash on Highway 100

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Mo. - A Villa Ridge, Missouri, man died hours after being involved in a crash Sunday along Highway 100 in Franklin County. According to a report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly after 12:40 p.m. at Highway 100 and St. Johns Road, just east of Washington.Investigators say a 2003 Ford Windstar was traveling eastbound on the highway when the driver of a 2022 Jeep Wrangler, which had previously stopped on St. Johns at the intersection, failed to yield and struck the front of the Windstar. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday No one in the Wrangler was injured, state police said.The 26-year-old female driver of the Windstar suffered moderate injuries. A 32-year-old male passenger suffered serious injuries. Both were taken by ambulance to a local hospital.Another passenger in the Windstar, Jaren Nolen, was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital with serious injuries. Nolen was pronounced dead just before 5:30 p.m....

Woman shot and killed in Festus Friday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

FESTUS, Mo. -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting between two women Friday. Evidence is being handed over to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney for potential charges. No charges have been filed by Monday morning.Officers were called to the 400 block of South 5th Street in Festus at around 11:30 p.m. on March, 31, to investigate a report of a person being shot. They were met by a 40-year-old woman, who told them she shot another woman while being assaulted. Top story: Timeline of severe weather near St. Louis Tuesday First responders tried to save the 41-year-old woman but were unsuccessful. She was pronounced dead at the scene.The 40-year-old woman was taken into police custody for questioning and was released. This case is still under investigation and prosecutors are reviewing evidence that includes video recordings.

Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old student files $40 million lawsuit

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. — A first-grade Virginia teacher who was shot and seriously wounded by her 6-year-old student filed a lawsuit Monday seeking $40 million in damages from school officials, accusing them of gross negligence for allegedly ignoring multiple warnings on the day of the shooting that the boy had a gun and was in a “violent mood.”Abby Zwerner, a 25-year-old teacher at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia was shot in the hand and chest on Jan. 6 as she sat at a reading table in her classroom. She spent nearly two weeks in the hospital and has had four surgeries since the shooting.The shooting rattled the military shipbuilding community and sent shock waves around the country, with many wondering how a child so young could get access to a gun and shoot his teacher.The lawsuit names as defendants the Newport News School Board, former Superintendent George Parker III, former Richneck principal Briana Foster Newton and former Richneck assistant principal Ebony...

Skier dies after colliding with tree at Eldora ski area

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:48:51 GMT

A skier died at Eldora Mountain ski area after reportedly colliding with a tree on Sunday.According to a release, a 58-year-old from Texas was on the Muleshoe ski run when she fell, slid down the run and then hit a tree.She was found not conscious or breathing, and members of her group called 911 and began to perform CPR. First-responders arrived and took her to the first-aid room, where she was declared dead.Foul play is not suspected, but the investigation remains on-going.The Boulder County Coroner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death, as well as the identity of the skier.The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Eldora Mountain Ski Patrol, Nederland Fire Protection District, American Medical Response, MedEvac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office Victims’ Advocates and the Boulder County Coroner’s Office all responded to the incident.Related ArticlesOutdoors | There’s plenty of snow, but some Colorado ski areas are closing anyway Outdoors | ...