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Man, 34, missing since October from Chicago's Southwest Side

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

CHICAGO — A 34-year-old man has been missing since October from the city's Southwest Side, according to Chicago police. Michael McCord was reported missing on October 20. He was last seen in the area of the 3400 block of South Leavitt in the McKinley Park neighborhood, wearing a blue flannel shirt.Police describe him has being six-feet three-inches tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His family said he has multiple tattoos: a barcode on the back of his neck, Green Bay Packers logo on neck and veins on his left arm.Anyone with information on McCord's wherabouts should contact Area One Detectives at (312) 747-8380 or call 911.

Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen ordered to be moved to new facility

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

DELPHI, Ind. – Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen has been ordered to be moved from Westville Correctional Facility to another prison in the state.According to court documents, Allen's next stop is Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle, Indiana. That’s in Sullivan County.The order to move Allen was signed by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and is dated Dec. 6, 2023. Trial for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen pushed back to October 2024 "The Indiana Department of Correction anticipates continuity of services and care provided to Mr. Allen at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility," the order said.While the court order indicated Allen had already been moved, officials with the Indiana Department of Correction said the transfer has yet to occur as of Thursday afternoon.Allen is charged with two counts of murder in the February 2017 deaths of Abby Williams and Libby German near the Monon High Bridge in Delphi.His case has been working its way through the court system f...

1 dead in crash on Loop 360, 3 others injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- One person has died following a crash on Texas 360/Capital of Texas Highway and other people are injured. Austin-Travis County EMS posted about the crash at 1:05 p.m. and said at least four patients were involved. It happened in the southbound lanes of the highway near Stoneridge Road. Originally, ATCEMS said a patient was pinned and being extricated, then said in an update the patient had been extricated and was being treated. The other three people were declared trauma alerts. In another update, ATCEMS said an adult was pronounced dead on the scene. The three other patients were being treated and prepared to be taken to hospitals as of 1:09 p.m.Drivers should expect delays and avoid the area if possible. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Ferring Pharmaceuticals to lay off 55 workers from Roseville plant

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

Ferring Pharmaceuticals has informed the state that it will lay off 55 employees — all or most of the workers at its Roseville manufacturing, research and development plant.The plant at 2660 Patton Road in Roseville is home to Rebiotix Inc, which was acquired by the Ferring Pharmaceuticals Group in 2018 and specializes in clinical-stage biotechnology for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.Ferring, a Swiss-based multinational company with offices and plants in more than 120 countries, produces medicines for reproductive and maternal health, as well as the fields of gastroenterology and urology.According to a WARN notice issued by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s rapid response team on Thursday, the 55 workers who will be permanently laid off on Feb. 5 include a manufacturing technician, quality control technician, marketing manager, stool donor engagement associate, senior materials and supply planner, microbiologist, project engin...

Albany man allegedly sends New Hartford police officer to hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- A New Hartford Police officer was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, December 6 in an attempt to stop a larceny at Sangertown Square Mall. New Hartford Police were called to Dick's Sporting Goods at Sangertown Square at approximately 5 pm on Wednesday, December 6 for a reported larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Upon arrival, the officer was able to locate the suspect Tryze Miller, 28, of Albany. He was allegedly running from the store carrying a large amount of stolen merchandise. Miller allegedly refused commands to stop, and the officer initiated a foot pursuit. According to police The officer was then able to grab the suspect and began to handcuff him. Miller then allegedly turned around and bit the officer in the shoulder, allowing him to break free. Officers say they then deployed a taser during the foot pursuit, after which they were able to detain Miller. The officer who was bitten ...

Albany man charged with burglary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been arrested following a burglary investigation, according to the Bethlehem Police Department. Lawrence Femminella, 54, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On December 5 at 11:42 p.m., police responded to an active burglary at Shannon Chiropractic Wellness in Delmar. Upon arrival, officers observed someone inside the building. Police made contact with the person, who was identified as Femminella. Further investigation determined that Femminella had forced entry into the business, and that he was also currently under the supervision of New York State Parole. Colonie man arrested in connection to 2022 shooting Femminella was then taken into custody. He now faces the following charges:ChargesThird-degree burglaryThird-degree criminal mischiefPetit larcenySeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Second-degree criminal contemptPossession of burglar too...

Enjoy free carriage rides at the Empire State Plaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On December 9, visitors to the Empire State Plaza will be treated to free carriage ridges and ice demonstrations. There will also be a PDT Catering food truck on site that will sell hot beverages and meals every Saturday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The carriage rides by A Time to Remember Carriage and Sleigh Rides will operate from 1 to 4 p.m. Free demonstrations by an ice sculptor from The Ice Farm will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Both events were supposed to happen at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting but were rescheduled due to inclement weather.The food truck will be at the Empire State Plaza ice rink from noon to 7 p.m. weather permitting. The menu includes burgers, chicken tenders, french fries, and poutine. Visitors can also purchase hot and cold beverages and desserts.

How Colorado used COVID early childhood aid to spark innovation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

Much of the federal relief aid sent to Colorado’s child care providers during the pandemic helped keep doors open and businesses solvent.Related ArticlesEducation | Jeffco Public Schools parents allege transgender policy violates parental rights following overnight class trip Education | Colorado poll finds voters skeptical of college, more supportive of career education Education | Carrie Olson elected to second stint as president of Denver school board Education | President of Douglas County school board resigns, successor promises less drama Education | DPS parent lawsuit demands right to ask teachers to display “straight pride” flags in Denver schools But one small stream of federal COVID funding — $23 million — was used for innovation in the sector rather than its survival. That money was distributed through the CIRCLE Grant program and helped fund more than 200 projects around the...

Broomfield takes first steps toward demolition of $135 million 1stBANK Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

The 1stBANK Center in Broomfield. (Photo by RJ Sangosti / The Denver Post)The Broomfield City Council authorized the first steps of demolishing the 1stBANK Center as well as adopted new bicycle and off-street parking requirements and created new zoning districts for city and county-owned land.The council approved a resolution that will allow the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority to begin searching for a contractor to demolish the defunct 1stBANK Center as well as begin finding contractors to develop a portion of land near the building.The event center land that will eventually be redeveloped is broken into two parcels; the first is a 10.2-acre lot where the event center building is located and the second is 10.6 acres that was used for overflow parking and is south of the event center.The city and county staff explained that the two lots are being developed separately because developers have little interest in the land beneath the event center building in the current market. Demoli...

Lakers' black uniforms banned for in-season tournament semifinal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:16 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers won’t be allowed to wear their black “city edition” uniforms for Thursday night’s semifinal game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA’s first in-season tournament.According to ESPN, the NBA has barred the black unis because they create a difficult contrast with the league’s specialized court at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the site of the tournament’s final rounds.The Lakers (13-9) are 4-0 while wearing their black uniforms this season and would prefer to wear them for the semifinal game, league sources said.Instead, the Lakers will take the court in their gold "icon" jerseys.“When one Lakers player was informed the team wouldn't be allowed to wear black on Thursday, he replied, 'That's ass,'" ESPN reports.Milwaukee plays Indiana in the East semifinal.This initial in-season tournament is an opportunity for teams to hoist the league’s newest trophy, medals for each of the players on the champion team, along with bragging rights.There are also big financi...