Home

No charges against St. Paul officer who fatally shot man who fired first, prosecutors say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

A St. Paul officer will not be charged with fatally shooting a 24-year-old man in December who was the first to fire his gun, the Ramsey County attorney’s office announced Wednesday.After an investigation by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, prosecutors concluded Sgt. Cody Blanshan’s use of deadly force against Howard Peter Holliday Johnson was justified under Minnesota law.Officers responded on Dec. 5 just after 6 p.m. on a woman’s report that Johnson assaulted her in the area of Earl Street and Hudson Road. She said it happened in the presence of their twin sons. He left before police arrived.Police set up a perimeter and were searching the area when officers saw Johnson walking while carrying a firearm, according to prosecutors’ memorandum about the case and their review. Officers told Johnson to drop his gun, but he ran away.A minute later, Blanshan was driving on Hudson Road and saw Johnson walking on the sidewalk with a gun. Johnson walked ...

High school freshman from St. Paul wins speech award at state Capitol

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

When approaching the topic “Securing the Blessings of Liberty in 21st Century America” Chesterton Academy (Hopkins) freshman Francesca Chastek, of St. Paul, says she realized that changing laws was only part of the solution, there is also a necessary mindset shift.“We could change all these laws, but if people don’t want to take advantage of their liberty, then it won’t matter. So we have to do is something a lot deeper than just changing our rules,” Chastek saidHer speech title “How to Escape the Prison You Build” recently won her first place at the Speaking Proudly speech competition and $2,500.Speaking Proudly is a non-profit project of Metro Republican Women. The competition is designed for young women to research and engage in the U.S. Constitution, according to Sherie Wallace, public relations for Speaking Proudly.On June 17, the day of the competition, Chastek got to the Capitol at 8 a.m. and ended up giving the speech four time...

Local teen goes from graduation straight to the kitchen with new business

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A local Guilderland High School grad wasting no time getting his future started. Seventeen-year-old Mateo Sánchez cooking up a storm with a passion. Just one week after graduating high school, the ambitious teen set up a Hispanic-inspired café bearing his name—Cafe TEO."It feels amazing and just sharing it with people is, like, one of my favorite things," he says in an interview with NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton.Mateo opening up shop inside his mom’s event bakery business, Delicias Latina, on Delaware Avenue in Albany. Three weeks later, and the business is going strong even seeing repeat customers. Mom, Elaine Escobales Bonifacio, says the idea for Cafe TEO came up after Mateo had been helping out in the bakery."He hated frosting the cakes," she laughs. "I think he finally realized that, yes he does love the kitchen, he does love the environment, but not in the bakery aspect of it. And so when we started talking about café stuff, you know, I just asked him w...

Cannabis Growers Showcase seeks to sell excess cannabis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Getting legal cannabis could get easier in New York. The Office of Cannabis Management approved a measure known as the The Cannabis Growers Showcase which could make it easier for stakeholders to sell excess product. "Hopefully they get these rules and regulations out fairly quickly and you know it’s summer time … you don’t wanna buy weed in the middle of the winter," said Jeremy Jimenez, CEO of Honest Farm Co. Jimenez has an excess 1000 pounds of cannabis. Our Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige was told that among all growers, there’s 250,000 pounds of flour waiting to be sold, an oversupply from the 2022 growing season. Cultivators prepared the product thinking more dispensaries would have opened shop by now. The Cannabis Growers Showcase seeks to fix that issue, it will allow three growers to partner with one retailer to sell their products at certain festivals and events; this includes farmers and processors. But John Kagia, Director of Policy at OCM said ...

Warren County announces hazardous waste disposal event

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 26, Warren County residents can dispose of hazardous waste like cleaners, pesticides, and other household chemicals at the Queensbury Highway Department at 742 Bay Road. The hazardous waste collection event will run from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Staff will not accept items like gasoline, munitions, automotive oil, batteries, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, infectious waste, or tires. Oil-based paints, primer, and stains can be disposed of at select paint retailers year-round. Registration is required. The event is open to Warren County residents only. Registration can be done online, by mail, or in person at the Warren County Department of Public Works at 4028 Main Street in Warrensburg. Residents can also register by fax at (518) 623-2772.

Wine from New York State to be sold in Puerto Rico

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) For the first time, New York State wines will be sold in Puerto Rico.A finger lakes winery will be making history, again. Meaghan Frank said it was her Great Grandfather, Dr. Konstantin Frank, who first planted European grape varieties in New York State."He basically utilized a technique that was very common in Europe where by you graft American root stock with vinifera— the European piece of the vine, and that was successful. That was the first time chardonnay, Riesling, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, all these varieties were possible," explained Meaghan Frank, Vice President of Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery.Frank said this created a quality revolution for New York Wine making. Now, decades later, the Frank family’s winery is teaming up with Serrallés Imports to be the first from New York to sell wines in Puerto Rico."New York Wines are world class. They are premium wines. They deserve recognition and respect and they deserve to be accessible by wine enthusiast...

Ulster County adopts law protecting drag performers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 18, the Ulster County Legislature unanimously adopted the "Drag is Not a Crime Act". The local legislation will add diverse forms of gender expression to the Ulster County Human Rights Law. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new legislation's inclusion of gender expression as a protected class intends to assist those who have been discriminated against in obtaining justice. The adoption of the law makes Ulster County among the first in the country to increase such protections for the LGBTQ+ community. “By passing this proposed local law, we are announcing to the country that Ulster County is a welcoming place for everyone to live and express themselves, as they truly are without fear of discrimination," said Vice Chair Peter Criswell, the author of the legislation. "I am grateful to those who gave public comment, sent emails, letters, and postcards, and called their legislator in favor of...

Albany man convicted in 2020 fatal shooting case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One of the suspects in the murder case of William Hooks was convicted in Albany County Supreme Court on Wednesday afternoon. Jaiquan Allah, 26, was convicted of murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and assault in the second degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, in June 2020, Allah intentionally, either personally or by acting in concert with another, caused the death of Hooks by shooting him with an illegally possessed handgun. Allah was also accused of physically harming a second victim.Sentencing is scheduled for September 8. Allah faces up to 40 years to life in prison.

Man climbing in Rock Park in Castle Rock dies in a fall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

A climber died Tuesday night in a fall in Rock Park in Castle Rock.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver dies in a three-vehicle crash in Aurora involving a dump truck Crime and Public Safety | Man dies when boat sinks on Lake Pueblo, two others rescued Crime and Public Safety | Three decomposed bodies found near Gunnison County campsite in western Colorado Crime and Public Safety | Brakes locked up before Pitkin County race car crash that killed James Crown, witness says Crime and Public Safety | Westminster police officer hits, kills pedestrian Tuesday night At about 8 p.m. emergency responders found the man in the park, 1470 Front St., and he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Castle Rock Fire and Rescue.Witnesses told authorities the man fell as he was climbing in the area. A police department investigation of the incident is ongoing.The man has not been identified.This is a de...

Meow Wolf is facing a lawsuit over not buying enough crackers

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:37:13 GMT

A Colorado company that bakes cheese crackers has filed a lawsuit against Meow Wolf, claiming the Denver psychedelic art attraction failed to follow through on a six-figure purchase order for the cheddar snacks.Monzu LLC, headquartered in Longmont and doing business as MECO Cheesy Bits, a maker of homemade cheddar cheese crackers, filed the lawsuit through its attorney Monday in U.S. District Court in Denver.The lawsuit claims that Meow Wolf, by virtue of a “Hellofood purchase order,” agreed to buy $127,500 worth of crackers over a one-year period, from February 2022 through January 2023.Emails were exchanged by the parties and included language that the purchase order was a “binding contract” and that Meow Wolf would buy crackers “throughout 2022-2023,” according to the complaint.Meow Wolf, however, only “ordered and paid less than $30,000” to Monzu for the snack product, the lawsuit said.MECO Cheesy Bits sell online for $26 a case, w...