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Aaron Rodgers’ season ends early with torn Achilles tendon

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

Aaron Rodgers got the news on Tuesday that was widely feared since he departed the New York Jets’ Monday night game against the Buffalo Bills: He had torn his left Achilles tendon and will miss the season, the league said in a social media post.After a long and glittering career as the Green Bay Packers quarterback, Rodgers had come to the Jets at age 39 in the hopes of pushing the team to a Super Bowl, which the franchise had not won since the days of Joe Namath. Already stocked with an elite defense and young stars at key positions, Rodgers’ experience and leadership were thought to be the final puzzle piece to a team that could contend for a championship.But the star quarterback was sacked just 3-1/2 minutes into his first game at MetLife Stadium on Tuesday. Although he stood for a moment after being felled by Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd, he soon sat down on the turf. He was helped to the sideline then carted off to the locker room and TV cameras showed Rodgers wearing a pr...

Amsterdam man arrested following stabbing investigation in Fort Johnson

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 21-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested following an investigation into a stabbing on September 6. State Police charged Thaj E. Sobers with assault in the second degree and criminal contempt in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Police say the victim sustained stab wounds to the head and face. Investigations determined that Sobers got into an altercation with the victim in the area of Main Street in Fort Johnson. Sobers reportedly stabbed the victim multiple times. The victim was transported to the Albany Medical Center with serious injuries. Police located Sobers during a traffic stop on Church Street in Amsterdam. During the investigation, Sobers was observed having phone contact with an individual. Police determined the individual had an active court-issued full stay-away order of protection against Sobers.Sobers was arraigned at the Amsterdam City Court and remanded to the Montgomery Coun...

Training this weekend for Adirondack Balloon Festival crew

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This month, the Adirondack Balloon Festival brings joy to the skies above Lake George, Glens Falls and Queensbury for its 50th year. The road to get there involves getting dozens of balloons ready to fly - and the festival could use all the help it can get. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The festival has put out a call for volunteers to get trained to become part of this year's balloon team. This Saturday, Sept. 16, those who want in on the action can come get trained to volunteer for this year's festival. Training starts at 9 a.m. at Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport, 443 Queensbury Ave. in the town of Queensbury. Fall festival dates announced for West Mountain The 50th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival comes to the North Country from Wednesday to Sunday, Sept. 20-24. Over 70 balloons from around and outside the country will take to the skies, with special nighttime Moonglow events and more festivities. See the ...

Crews rescue hiker on Sleeping Beauty Mountain

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple first responders were dispatched to Sleeping Beauty Mountain on Sunday evening for a hiker experiencing heat exhaustion. Forest Rangers Carabetta and Nahor and local fire and EMS located the 30-year-old from Saratoga Springs one mile up the trail. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Rescuers provided treatment to the hiker, who was nauseous and dehydrated. She was then placed in a litter and transported to the trailhead, where an ambulance was waiting.

Update: Cat adopted after 2 years at Dutchess County SPCA

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

HYDE PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At the beginning of August, NEWS10 reported on a cat named Annie who had been at the Dutchess County SPCA for two years due to her having a rare disorder. With the help of that article, Annie, whose new name is Tapenade, has been adopted. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Tapenade's new owner, Renee, said they adopted her after seeing her featured in the NEWS10 article. After two years and two months at the shelter, Tapenade has finally found her furever home.Nine-year-old Tapenade has Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes small focal seizures. When she was surrendered to the shelter in 2021, she started having episodes of chasing and biting her own tail for no apparent reason. Puerto Rican restaurant, grocery store opens in Troy After treating her with a medication used for seizures in cats and dogs, she improved. According to DCSPCA Shelter Veterinarian Michael A. Berman, Tapenade wi...

Schenectady County Airport receives $2.1M grant for improvements

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady County Airport is receiving federal aid to rehabilitate the taxiways, reconstruct airfield guidance signs, and secure new taxiway lighting. The $2.1M grant is part of the seventh package of awards from the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! “Our Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already tackling some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs — devoting significant funding to fixing our airports, roads, and bridges, upgrading our transit systems, and much more," said Congressman Paul Tonko. "Today, we are seeing those investments make a positive difference in the daily lives of those I serve in the Capital Region."The Schenectady County Airport also received a grant in the sixth round of awards from the FAA to reconstruct the airport apron and apron lighting. In the seventh round, the FAA awarded over $1 billion to airports in 48 ...

State Police arrest Fulton County man for burglary

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

OPPENHEIM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Fulton County man was arrested on September 5 following an alleged armed burglary at a residence in Oppenheim. Police charged Wayne A. Gallt, 64, with burglary in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, and menacing in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! State Police responded to the residence at around 8:30 p.m. Investigations determined that Gallt entered the home uninvited and displayed what appeared to be a handgun. There were two victims in the home at the time. One disarmed and physically restrained Gallt while the other contacted 911. Police say the handgun was a pellet gun. No one was injured during the incident. Gallt was arraigned at the Perth Town Court and remanded to the Fulton County Correctional Facility in lieu of $50,000 cash, a $100,000 bond, or a $250,000 partially secured bond.New York State Police were assisted by the Dolgeville Police Department.

Missouri's next supreme court judge works in St. Louis

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Governor Mike Parson announces the appointment of a new Missouri Supreme Court Judge from the St. Louis area. Judge Kelly Broniec, 52, is originally from Montgomery City has worked for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District since 2020. Parson named her for that post. It is located in the historic Old Post Office in downtown St. Louis. It is the largest court in the state appellate system.Broniec will fill the vacancy following the retirement of Judge George W. Draper III. She was one of three nominees selected by the Appellate Judicial Commission for Governor Parson's consideration, Her swearing-in is required within 30 days of her appointment by Missouri law. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase “Not only is Judge Broniec an exceptional jurist but she’s an even better person. She is a proud woman of faith who comes from humble beginnings and worked hard to pave her own way. We are confident that her appointment will h...

Waino needs two wins for 200, on track for just four more chances

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It seemed like a sure thing at the beginning of the year that Adam Wainwright could reach 200 wins. Entering his final season with 195 victories, he even joked about it May, "If I end the season with [just] five wins, are you going to be happy about that?" Things haven't quite gone as according to planned. The 42-year-old has been stuck at 198 wins since mid-June. He’s winless in his last 11 outings, the St. Louis Cardinals have only won one of those, and he only has two quality starts in that stretch. Adam Wainwright’s bizarre story around the 9/11 attacks The road doesn't get much easier from here. His next start is set for Wednesday against the American League-leading Baltimore Orioles (91-52), also among the top teams in runs scored this season. Including Tuesday, Wainwright would be on pace for around four more starts on his regular rotation. That would include the following: Tuesday, Sept. 12 against the Baltimore OriolesMonday, Sept. 18 against the Milwaukee Bre...

Electronic systems restored after lengthy Illinois HSHS hospital outages

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:30:51 GMT

O'FALLON, Ill. - Nearly two weeks since a systemwide outage, a significant Illinois health care provider has restored its electronic and phone line systems. Hospital Sisters Health System has multiple facilities in Illinois and Wisconsin, including St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon. In late-August, an abrupt outage left HSHS without access to websites, internet service, telephones, and computer applications. Report: Ladue students died in crash following aborted police chase According to an update Tuesday, "HSHS successfully restored functionality to the EPIC platform," which includes electronic health records and MyCHart applications. "We will respond to patient messages as quickly as possible, and we encourage patients to reach out to their health care provider’s office to speak with a member of their health care team, should they require urgent assistance," said HSHS in a statement Tuesday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox....