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Maria's in Troy to close, Organa owner taking over space

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The chapter of Maria’s Bowls and Smoothies in Troy's River Street Market is coming to an end, as owner Maria Decker has decided to retire. She announced the news on the Maria's Facebook page on January 2. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It is time for me to step into the next chapter of my life," said Decker. "This is done with much deliberation from the heart, a grateful soul and hopeful future to make space for nurturing what’s closest to my heart - my family."However, that space will not remain empty. Haseim Townsend, the owner of Organa Juice Bar, is taking over the Maria's space. Organa is also located in River Street Market at 433 River Street and is staying in its current spot, said Townsend. New bar and lounge opening in Amsterdam Townsend said Decker and the building owner approached him about taking over the Maria's. "I was happy to take the space," he said.Maria's will be closing after this...

Farmington man charged with 26 felonies in child sex crimes case

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Farmington man faces 26 felonies in a child sex crimes investigation, accused of several crimes dating back to 1995.St. Francois County prosecutors have Patterson with 18 counts of statutory sodomy, seven counts of statutory rape and one count of child molestation. Authorities issued a warrant for Jackie Patterson, 65, on Dec. 29, 2023. Missouri expecting two rounds of winter weather According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the charges stem from incidents reported from 1995 to 2002. At least 24 charges link Patterson to crimes involving "a child less than fourteen years old" and two charges to a "confidential victim less than seventeen years of age." The Daily Journal Online in St. Francois County reports that Patterson was a local business owner. Patterson is jailed in St. Francois County without bond, per Missouri court records.

Are you roundabout ready? Tips for proper driving manners

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Do you know how to properly use a roundabout when you come across one in your travels? The U.S. Department of Transportation has three easy steps you can use to make sure that you are following the roundabout rules properly.A roundabout is a circular intersection that is meant to make traffic move better, cut down on congestion, and make the area safer than regular intersections with traffic lights or stop signs.   Police search for man missing from closed nursing home There are a lot of countries that use roundabouts to help with traffic control. In some places, they are also called traffic circles or rotaries.  The three steps are: Slow down Look around Be ready to yield.When approaching the roundabout, slow down. When you enter the roundabout at a slower speed, it gives you more time to make decisions and be better prepared to yield to other road users. And if crashes do occur, they will be less severe.  Look around and find the la...

Juvenile in custody after shots fired at officer in December

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A 15-year-old boy is in custody and faces criminal charges after he allegedly fired shots at an officer last month.The incident took place on Thursday, Dec. 21, near the intersection of Roderick Drive and Mc Alpine Drive. At that time, around 5 a.m., a St. Louis County police officer was on foot at the intersection before shots came in his direction. Missouri expecting two rounds of winter weather St. Louis County police report the officer was not struck and didn't return fire. Police announced Thursday that the juvenile was taken into custody on Dec. 29. He was charged with first-degree assault and resisting or interfering with an arrest, stop, or detention.

New brewery will take Ursula’s space at UC Health campus

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

Beer drinkers will find a new brewery in a familiar location this spring when Milieu Fermentation opens in the former Ursula Brewery space at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.Founded by Rob Bessett — the award-winning former head brewer at both Ursula and Loveland’s Verboten Brewing — and Andrew Bergeron, who works as a financial and budget analyst, Milieu (the name is stylized with lower-case letters) will specialize in lagers and hoppy beers.“With my background and personal passion for barrel aging I’m excited to get a fair amount of spon, mixed culture, stout and barleywine into oak” as well, said Bessett via email. Bessett was heavily involved in Verboten’s barrel-aged beers, which are frequent award winners.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Colorado alcohol deaths surged 60% in 4 years, but there’s been no public outcry or push to save lives Restaurants, Food and Drink | Colorado’s...

Brighton cat owners warned about FPV after at least six animals found dead

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

Brighton Animal Welfare is warning residents to take steps to protect their pet cats and strays they care for from feline panleukopenia virus.Related ArticlesColorado News | Douglas County Canine Rescue charged with failing to provide timely veterinary care, falsifying records Colorado News | Denver’s longhorn cattle drive isn’t the only livestock parade in the U.S. Colorado News | Opinion: The surprise release of wolves near my ranching town has eroded ranchers’ trust Colorado News | Myth or reality? Bigfoot sightings reported in Colorado 130 times over past century Colorado News | Bison vs. urban growth: Rocky Mountain Arsenal seeks solutions to water runoff According to Brighton police spokesperson Kylynn McTague, the department knows of at least six cats that have died and has received unconfirmed reports that another six to 12 also died in the Brighton East Farms neighborhood. Only...

Drivers from Vegas to L.A. hit near-whiteout conditions

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

The 15 Freeway between Nevada and Southern California saw unusually heavy snow on Thursday, yet the driver who recorded this video was thankful the road was not closed.“Got caught in a bit of a snow storm. Luckily Cali didn’t close the highway,” X user @realuncleslammy said, amid the closure of several roads elsewhere, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal.Snowy conditions on the 15 Freeway between Las Vegas and metro Los Angeles in San Bernardino County, Calif. Jan. 3, 2024. (@realuncleslammy via Storyful)The National Weather Service reported that a winter storm system had brought 5-8 inches of snow.

Islamic State claims responsibility for massive Iran bombing

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

By Jon Gambrell and Bassem Mroue | Associated PressDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for two suicide bombings targeting a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike, the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades as the wider Middle East remains on edge.Experts who follow the group confirmed that the statement, circulated online among jihadists, came from the extremists, who likely hope to take advantage of the chaos gripping the region amid Israel’s war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.Wednesday’s attack in Kerman killed at least 84 people and wounded an additional 284. It targeted a ceremony honoring Revolutionary Guard Gen. Qassem Soleimani, held as an icon by supporters of the country’s theocracy and viewed by the U.S. military as a deadly foe who aided militants who killed American troops in Iraq.On Thursday, chunks of asphalt appeared missing from the roadway where one bomb went of...

Trump’s lawyers want special counsel Smith held in contempt

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

By Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer | Associated PressWASHINGTON — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed to have special counsel Jack Smith’s team held in contempt, saying the prosecutors had taken steps to advance the 2020 election interference case against him in violation of a judge’s order last month that temporarily put the case on hold.Citing “outrageous conduct,” the Republican presidential candidate’s attorneys told U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington, D.C., that she should consider holding Smith and two of his prosecutors in contempt for turning over to the defense thousands of pages of evidence and an exhibit list while the case was paused and for filing more than a week later a motion that they said “teems with partisan rhetoric” and “false claims.”“In this manner, the prosecutors seek to weaponize the Stay to spread political propaganda, knowing that President Trump would ...

The new California laws you need to know

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 15:09:16 GMT

Monday marked the day many new California laws went into effect, including the state’s new concealed firearm restrictions that, until Saturday, had been blocked by a federal judge.The law bans Californians from carrying firearms in various public places such as parks, stadiums and places of worship. It was passed in response to a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that reduced limitations on who can receive concealed carry permits.Describing it as “repugnant to the Second Amendment,” federal Judge Cormac Carney temporarily blocked the law in late December. But on Saturday, a federal appeals court panel put a temporary hold on Carney’s ruling as the case makes its way through the courts.In response, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that “Californians overwhelmingly support efforts to ensure that places… remain safe and free from guns.” He also reiterated his proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution with gun control measures including raising the minimum age to own a gun and mandating...