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State court official on leave after being arrested in UB locker room

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The district executive for New York State's Eighth Judicial District is on a voluntary leave of absence after being arrested in early March. According to a complaint filed with Amherst Town Court, Andrew Isenberg was issued an appearance ticket for loitering in the locker room of the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena without "permission, authority or reason to be present on the premise." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We have been made aware of the alleged incident and are monitoring the situation," Lucian Chalfen, a spokesperson for the New York State Unified Court System, told NEWS10's Buffalo affiliate. The leave is unpaid. Isenberg, 55, is the ranking nonjudicial officer for the Eighth Judicial District, overseeing operations of state courts in all eight Western New York counties. He manages about 860 employees, 26 courthouse facilities and an annual budget totaling over $100 million, accord...

First-ever $1M Keno prize won in Pittsfield

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - The first-ever $1 million Keno prize in the state of Massachusetts was won in Pittsfield Wednesday. The winning ticket was sold at Zenner's Pub & Deli in Pittsfield. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! To win the $1 million prize, you must match 12 numbers in a 12 Spot Game. The probability of winning the $1 million prize is 1 to 478,261,833.14. A $500,000 prize was also won at the Weir Atlantic Cafe in Taunton on Wednesday. To win that prize, you must match 11 numbers in an 11 Spot Game. The probability of winning the $500,000 prize is 1 to 62,381,978.24. There were also four $100K winners in Ayer, Ashland, East Falmouth, and Newton. Pittsfield ambulance service distributing free Narcan Drawings take place every four minutes daily from 5:04 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Keno first started in Massachusetts in 1993.

Bennington woman accused of selling deadly drugs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

SUNDERLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) — A Bennington woman will be arraigned in Bennington County Criminal Court on Friday after police say she sold drugs to a Sunderland man, killing him. Vermont State Troopers were sent to an address in Sunderland on Dec. 10, 2021. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There, they found Bryan Hawley dead. A later investigation revealed that he had ingested a fatal combination of Fentanyl and Tramadol, allegedly supplied by Amanda Morey, 35. After a years-long investigation, Morey was arrested Thursday. She was charged with selling or dispensing a regulated drug, with death resulting. Man dies after being arrested by Bennington Police Vermont State Police detectives are still investigating this case, and they said additional charges are likely. If you have information that could help, call the Vermont State Police in Shaftsbury at (802) 442-5421, or leave an anonymous tip online.

Police investigating two University City break-ins

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating two break-ins overnight that could be connected. The first one was at Mr. Nice Guy head shop on Olive Boulevard.The thieves smashed in the front door to get inside. The manager said that they were able to steal some items, but it's unclear how much. Shortly after, there was a break-in at the star bud dispensary, also on Olive Boulevard in University City. Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns The owner of that store shared that surveillance video with FOX 2 of that break-in. He was able to call police when he saw what was happening on the video, and they were there within minutes."They were here as the suspects were pulling away," Star Buds Owner Chris Chesley explained. "We're just really happy they weren't able to make it past our lobby." Police found tags from Mr. Nice Guy in front of Star Buds, making them believe the crimes could be connected.FOX 2 will update this story with more inform...

Ozzie Smiths shares thoughts on Opening Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 'The Wizard' Ozzie Smith might be retired from playing, but you'll be able to see him on Cardinals' insider this season. Which will be on KTVI.Since next week is the unofficial holiday that is Opening Day in St. Louis, FOX 2's Ty Hawking sat down with Ozzie for a quick chat. It's been decades since he retired, but he says the chance to work on Cardinals Insider gives him the opportunity to continue being a part of the game and city he loves.  He also shared that St. Louis is a special place, and he's honored to be a part of the team. The pageantry and sea of red is something you'll only find in St. Louis.   Top Stories: Jana Elementary School shuts down after radioactive waste concerns Ahead of Opening Day, he explained that he still gets chills. He said he always enjoyed the camaraderie in the clubhouse as a player and appreciates the team he's on now after retire. "Now I can use teleprompter, so it's easy, but it's a lot of fun the crew that I work with they make it ...

Moolah Shrine Circus taking place this weekend at The Family Arena

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The big top is up in St. Charles this weekend.The Moolah shrine circus is at the Family Arena.  FOX 2's Mallory Thomas was there live with a preview Friday morning. Trending: Missouri’s top barbecue joint is in St. Louis, according to Yelp She spoke with Moolah President, Robby Dirkers, about what to expect.

DoorDash says discovery request in Denver crash suit will cost it $159M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

A judge in Centennial ordered DoorDash to hand over millions of documents to a Denver man who was seriously injured in a crash with one of its drivers — a demand that the delivery service calls “draconian” and estimates will cost it $159 million and millions of employee hours.Now the state supreme court is considering whether to overturn the judge’s order.Winthrop Elliott, of Five Points, was riding his motorcycle at 9th and Ogden around 7 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2021, when he was hit by a vehicle that had ignored a stop sign, he says. Elliott’s left leg was crushed in the collision and had to be amputated just below the knee.Ten months later, in the summer of 2022, Elliott sued the driver, Hayelom Reda of Aurora, as well as DoorDash. He alleged that Reda was rushing due to DoorDash’s delivery time requirements and distracted by DoorDash’s delivery app, which was directing him.Reda and DoorDash have admitted the collision occurred but deny all wrongdoing. A seven-day jury trial is sc...

What are student safety plans and who has them? School behavioral measures in focus after East High shooting.

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

The East High School staffer who had been checking a 17-year-old student for weapons each morning wasn’t available Wednesday, leaving two administrators to perform the duty instead, according to the Denver Public Schools superintendent.Police say the student, during the pat-down required under his safety plan, shot and wounded two East High administrators, Eric Sinclair and Jerald Mason. The teen fled the school and later died by suicide in Park County.Dr. Alex Marrero, the superintendent, called the situation “inexplicable and definitely unforeseen” during a news conference Thursday, wondering aloud whether the change in routine prompted the student to turn to violence.Student safety plans and pat-downs like the one performed at East on Wednesday have come into focus since the shooting, shining a light on how schools in Colorado and elsewhere routinely deal with a wide range of students’ behavioral concerns.Marrero said “there’s no way for us to ...

Council to vote in April on owner-opposed City Park West landmark application

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

An owner-opposed landmark designation application that would save a City Park West mansion from the wrecking ball will be voted on by the Denver City Council next month.A council committee on Tuesday forwarded the application for 1741 N. Gaylord St., which dates to the early 1900s.The vote was largely procedural, and doesn’t necessarily mean that the committee members will support the application in the final vote. That vote is scheduled for the April 24 meeting and will come after the public is given a chance to speak.The brick house at 1741 Gaylord St. dates to 1902. The three Denver residents who submitted the application argue it should be a city landmark for three reasons: its representation of Dutch Colonial Revival style, its being the work of notable architecture firm Gove & Walsh and its direct association with people who influenced Denver society.The home was built for Edward Holmes Hurlbut, a local grocer, and later occupied by James and Edith Burger. James was a bank...

Colorado wants to win a “Tech Hub” designation, but so does almost every other state

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:24:48 GMT

The federal government is extending $500 million this year to promote innovation in 20 designated “Tech Hubs” across the country, and although the competition probably won’t match the frenzy around Amazon HQ2, Colorado is pushing hard to make sure its application comes out on top.“Bringing a hub to Colorado will help us create jobs and facilitate broad-based economic growth, ensure that we do our part addressing key national security challenges, and support innovation-centric growth,” Gov. Jared Polis told a gathering of tech and community leaders at a workshop hosted by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade on Wednesday.The CHIPS Act extends $500 million initially, with $10 billion authorized, for 20 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs, known as Tech Hubs. The program, managed by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, is designed to create and foster innovation centers to benefit communities and geographic regio...