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Three Utica men arraigned for Saratoga Springs officer-involved shooting

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three Utica men have pleaded not guilty in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Saratoga Springs. Alexander Colon, Christopher Castillo and Darius Wright are each charged with third-degree attempted assault. Police say they were allegedly involved in a fight with Vito Caselnova that quickly evolved into a shooting last November. According to police, once they arrived on scene, they told the men to drop their guns. Caselnova allegedly did not drop his gun, police then fired several shots. The shooting injured both Caselnova and his girlfriend. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Caselnova, a Sheriff's Deputy in Rutland County, was indicted and arraigned last month. He's facing several charges including attempted murder, assault, menacing and possession of a firearm in a sensitive location. He pleaded not guilty to those charges. His trial is slated to begin July 31, 2023. Colon, Cas...

Missouri accepting applications for next round of weed licenses early

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The state of Missouri will begin accepting applications from certain small businesses interested in selling cannabis earlier than expected.The Department of Health and Senior Services announced the application window for the first round of microbusiness licenses will be from July 27 to August 10, 2023. The state originally planned to begin the process in September.There are a limited number of microbusiness licenses available according to the state. They will be issued to marginalized or under-represented individuals to make sure they have the same opportunity to get licenses. New study shows marijuana-related ER visits on rise for older adults There are two types of microbusiness licenses available.Dispensary licenseBusiness is licensed to sell marijuana products for medical or adult useWholesale licenseBusiness is licensed to cultivate or manufacture marijuana products for medical or adult useTo help interested microbusinesses in the process application for...

How gas prices have changed in St. Louis in the last week

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

Gas prices are showing signs they may have plateaued this week. The cooling off in retail gas prices comes as the price of oil has fallen several dollars compared to this same time last week.The rising cost of gasoline since the start of the year was mostly driven by refinery outages, followed by an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announcement that major oil-producing countries would curtail production.A gallon of regular gas was $3.67 on average Monday, April 24, according to AAA. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in St. Louis (MO only) metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 24. State gas tax data is from World Population Review.St. Louis by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.38--- Missouri average: $3.38- Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%)- Year change: -$0.50 (-12.9%)- Historical expensive gas price: $4.88 (6/14/22)- Diesel current price: $3.83- Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%)- Year change: $-0.90 (+-19.0%)- Historical expensive dies...

Ameren, St. Charles can't reach agreement on water contamination crisis

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Monday was the end of the 21-day deadline set by the EPA for the water contamination crisis in the City of St. Charles.St. Charles is at odds with Ameren over the issue. EPA directed the two sides to reach an access agreement to city property that would allow Ameren to address groundwater contamination from the Huster Road Substation.St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said St. Charles and Ameren representatives met on Monday, but no agreement was reached."We're sitting down at the table with this supposedly shortly and negotiating, but that's still a long way away," Borgmeyer said. "Nobody rolls over for that kind of money. So it will probably wind up in court, is my guess." Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules St. Charles has launched its own cleanup plan. It’s having a special set-up to decontaminate and clean the water. It’s an eight-tank assembly that will cost the city around $18 million.It's not having to shoulder that expense by itself. The state o...

Mushroom hunter finds human remains in northern Missouri

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

DAVIESS COUNTY, Mo. - The Daviess County Sheriff's Office and Missouri State Highway Patrol are investigating human remains found. The highway patrol said a mushroom hunter found the remains Friday night on private property in rural Daviess County, northeast of the Kansas City metro. The remains have not been identified at this time. The highway patrol has not released any further information about the case.

This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Food that's good for your soul doesn't come just anywhere. That said, St. Louis is home to a restaurant recently acclaimed for having the best soul food in Missouri.A research team from LoveFood.com recently compiled a list of the best soul food restaurants in every state. Their choices were based on reviews, awards and accolades, plus the first-hand experience of their food-writing team. Gardner won’t be held in contempt, judge rules According to LoveFood.com, the best soul food in Missouri is served at Gourmet Soul. Located in the Downtown West neighborhood, Gourmet Soul opened in 2018 at 1620 Delmar Boulevard near the City Museum. The restaurant prides itself on an "intimate and relaxed dining experience" while using "a blend of common and extraordinary ingredients" in its cuisine, according to its website. Lead chef Lavina McCoy was also featured on a "Good Morning America" food showdown earlier this year. Close Thanks for signing up! Watc...

Missouri House votes down bill to reinstate presidential primary

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

In a surprising move Monday, the Missouri House failed to pass a bill that would have reinstated the presidential primary for the 2024 election.The bill was initially approved on a voice vote last week, but failed when it came up for a roll call Monday to give it final approval  — a practice that’s usually considered a formality.“I believe we had (the results we were looking for) and I’m not certain yet what happened, why all these people suddenly reversed their votes,” said Rep. Rudy Veit, R-Wardsville, the bill’s sponsor.While the bill got 65 votes in support, 56 representatives from both parties voted in opposition, 31 Democrats voted “present” and 10 others did not vote.Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, voted against the bill even though he said his caucus thinks it’s important to go back to a primary. Merideth said his party had a problem with amendments — specifically one that changed the date of the proposed primary from March to April. That amendment was added to the bi...

Biggest Illinois Lottery jackpot of the year up for grabs

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - More than $14 million will be at stake for Thursday's Illinois Lotto drawing.Illinois Lottery officials say the $14.3 million jackpot is the biggest prize in nearly three years. In June 2020, one lucky player claimed a $16.5 million jackpot.Two Lotto players have scored $1 million each so far in April. Fraternity brother in brutal Mizzou hazing case takes plea deal The Illinois Lotto is played three times a week, with drawings on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Lotto tickets are $2 apiece, and players can add the Extra Shot option for $1 to multiply non-jackpot prizes.Would-be players can purchase a ticket at any of the 7,000 Illinois Lottery retailers across the state, or they can buy a ticket online through the Illinois Lottery website or app.

LL Cool J coming to St. Louis this summer

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rapper LL Cool J is set to headline The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour that kicks off this summer. The Enterprise Center will be hosting one of the 24 shows Saturday, August 19. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m.LL Cool J is a two-time Grammy Award winner, and he also has a SiriusXM Hip-Hop channel entitled 'LL COOL J's Rock The Bells Radio.'The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) tour6/25 Boston, MA TD Garden6/27 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center6/28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center6/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena7/1 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena7/2 Washington, DC Capital One Arena7/4 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena7/6 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood7/8 Raleigh, NC PNC Arena7/9 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center8/12 Cleveland, OH Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse8/13 Chicago, IL United Center8/18 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Arena8/19 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center8/20 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge...

Film on the Rocks 2023 schedule: “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Wakanda Forever” and how to get tickets

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:21:11 GMT

Film on the Rocks will return in June with another tight lineup of blockbusters that marks the popular series’ second year back inside Red Rocks Amphitheatre after pandemic-prompted drive-in screenings.The 24th season of the series, produced by the nonprofit Denver Film and Red Rocks owner Denver Arts & Venues, features five movies shown on stage at the world-famous Red Rocks for all-ages audiences. Last season was the first since 2019 that screenings were held inside the amphitheater and featured the Film on the Rocks’ usual assortment of live entertainment before each show.The 2023 schedule begins and ends on handsome notes with Harrison Ford in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (June 12) and Ford again in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” on Aug. 21. (See the full lineup below.)Tickets are on sale starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28, at axs.com. They’re $20 for general admission and $35 for VIP seating.Gates for each show open at 6:30 p.m. ...