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Parents react to Dennis Drue being released early

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Nearly a decade after Dennis Drue was locked up for the deaths of two Shen students, their parents are visiting the memorial gardens on school grounds. They expressed their emotions and shared their thoughts as the man who killed their kids is now back in the community. Crash victims’ families react to Dennis Drue’s release from prison “It’s a very tough community to come back to. A lot of broken hearts here, and yeah, so hopefully he stays on a straight line, and you know learn from it all,” said Brian Rivers.The families tell NEWS10 they believe justice was not served in this case.“Will never consider it, justice to be done. 5 to 15, I feel it's kind of a light sentence for killing two kids the way he did,” said Rivers. Boat safety reminders ahead of Memorial Day weekend The victims’ families aren't the only ones asking how Drue was released early. Attorney Eric Schillinger of Schillinger & Associates explains the legal process.“Once you've se...

Heart surgery patients reunite with doctors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two cardiac surgery patients reunited with those at St. Peter's Hospital who helped save their lives. Marija Sebastian and Barbara Echtner each had the opportunity on Thursday to thank the doctors who performed their lifesaving surgeries at the first ever Heart Recovery Reunion. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Sebastian, 49, used to live in Niskayuna but has moved to New Jersey with her husband and four children. She collapsed in January when she was in a hotel lobby in Rotterdam. She said she was grateful for the doctors and nurses at St. Peter's who helped her after she collapsed.Echtner, 71, is a farmer from Middleburgh and suffered a heart attack on December 21. She also spoke with the first responders and doctors who helped her.

Caught on camera: Drivers blow stop signs near St. Louis Zoo

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It could be considered one of St. Louis' most popular intersections for young kids, so why are so many breaking the law?Kim Hongisto is headed to the zoo."They don't pay attention to the stop signs," she said.Numerous cars were spotted blowing through stop signs at the intersection of Tamm Avenue and Oakland Avenue."The safety for children and even handicapped people and stuff," Hongisto said.As pedestrians crossed the street Thursday, families were also walking toward Turtle Park, all while cars either blew through stop signs or did a rolling stop. Franklin County man added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list Lisa Mendell is visiting St. Louis for the day."Like there's a lady pushing a baby over there, a stroller, you need to take precaution all the time and follow the rules," Mendell said.During an interview with Hongisto, someone ran a stop sign."Stay on the sidewalk for sure; kind of stay away," she said.People are surprised that the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Departm...

City SC Midfielder Miggy Perez graduates from high school 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Smiles and pre-graduation selfies could be found in abundance outside the Family Arena in St. Charles at the Pattonville High School graduation Thursday."It's a real touching moment seeing it's all coming to an end," said Noah Ballard, a graduate.The ceremony produced a mixed bag of emotions for seniors."It's a really big relief," said Camille Loflend. Franklin County man added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list "I'm super excited but also really nervous," Jamie Newell said.One Pattonville senior was not as phased by the occasion. After all, 18-year-old Miguel 'Miggy' Perez has played in front of 20,000 screaming fans, so the stage at Family Arena was a cakewalk. But just because he's not nervous does not mean he's selling Thursday night short. The ceremony was just as important as making his St. Louis City SC debut."(My parents) always said education first and soccer comes second, so they were happy for me also," Perez said.Perez's family had a front-row seat, and p...

St. Louis EMS hopes week of awareness will aid with struggles at department

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - From May 21 through May 27, it's EMS appreciation week. For St. Louis EMTs and paramedics, awareness, and support help as they deal with high crime and limited resources.  On Thursday, team members gathered to reflect on why the importance of that appreciation matters, especially right now.  Colleen Kinsella joined St. Louis EMT and paramedic department three years ago, she said it’s the drive behind what she can do that makes the dangerous situations worth it.  "I was on the highway, and there was a really bad accident. I remember there was no one else on scene," Kinsella said. "I just didn’t know what to do to help people." That feeling stretches across the team. Jared Eddingfield has been with the department for over 20 years and said the sounds of the sirens drive the work. Franklin County man added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list "I don't listen to the sirens when we're going to the hospital. I don’t pay attention to the bumps we h...

School bus driver busted for DUI in Rancho Cucamonga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

A 48-year-old school bus driver was arrested Wednesday in Rancho Cucamonga for driving under the influence of alcohol, authorities announced.  The incident unfolded outside Etiwanda High School, located at 13500 Victoria Street, at around 2:18 p.m., according to a news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Fontana resident Lalisha Ann Julius, in front of the high school and conducted a field sobriety test.  The 48-year-old Chaffey Joint Union High School District employee was then taken into custody and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more.  “At no time were any students, children or passengers on the bus with Julius,” authorities said.  Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Deputies Michael McDonald or Melissa Harrison of the Rancho Cucamonga Station at 909...

1 person injured after plane crashes in Napa

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was injured after a small plane crash in Napa Thursday evening, Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit announced on social media. The crash happened near North Avenue and First Avenue.The person suffered only "minor" injuries, Cal Fire said. Cal Fire posted photos of the scene below. Crews from Napa County Fire Department and Napa Sheriff's Office were also at the scene in response. (Cal Fire)(Cal Fire)(Cal Fire)The cause of the crash is unknown at this time. No other information was immediately available.

Prince George’s Co. police chief: ‘Someone knows exactly where Baby K is at’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

Prince George’s County, Maryland, police have offered more than $12,000 for information leading to the arrest of a teenager who’s suspected of trying to shoot an eighth-grade boy on a Prince George’s County school bus earlier this month.During a town hall at the Bunker Hill Firehouse, the county’s chief of police Malik Aziz said that officers were working hard to find the juvenile.“Where does a 15-year-old hide out? You know — It doesn’t make any sense,” Aziz told audience members at the town hall. “So there’s someone who knows this young man. Someone who knows exactly where he’s at.”Police said the wanted teenager is a 15-year-old known as “Baby K.” The teen has starred in at least two rap videos on YouTube under the name Babyk2800. All were recently made private, though music under the same name remains available on other platforms.Prince George’s County Crime Solvers has posted a reward of up to $...

‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ will continue to be available to DirecTV for Business customers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The NFL’s “Sunday Ticket” package will continue to be available to restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses that have DirecTV for Business.DirecTV reached a multiyear agreement with EverPass Media on Thursday to provide the package of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox to its business clients. The agreement does not apply to DirecTV’s residential customers.Mike Wittrock, DirecTV’s Chief Sales and Service Officer, said in a release that his company services more than 300,000 commercial establishments.The NFL reached a seven-year agreement with Google last December to distribute the package to residential customers after it had been on DirecTV since 1994.NFL owners gave EverPass Media the contract to distribute “NFL Sunday Ticket” during the league meetings in March. EverPass is funded by RedBird Capital Partners with the NFL. The league’s strategic investment arm 32 Equity also has an equity investment.DirecTV f...

Harry Hall crashes the ‘Block’ party at Colonial with 62 as club pro shoots 81

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:52:34 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — California club pro Michael Block was living the dream at the PGA Championship. Thursday at Colonial brought him back to reality.A sensation at Oak Hill when he tied for 15th against the strongest field in golf, Block opened with three straight bogeys and finished with three double bogeys over his last four holes of an 11-over 81 that left him in last place and 19 shots behind Harry Hall in the Charles Schwab Challenge.Block received a sponsor exemption — he has one for the RBC Canadian Open next week, too — after his amazing week at the PGA Championship. He was on “CBS This Morning,” received a text from Michael Jordan and signed with WME Sports. “I’ve got nothing,” he said to himself after a tee shot on the 13th barely cleared the water and finished on the back left of a green that had a front right pin.“If you are a golfer, you’ve had the day I’ve had,” Block said after his worst score by seven shots in the four PGA Tour-level events he ...