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Vikings left guard Dalton Risner prides himself on picking up his teammates. Literally.

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

You would struggle to find a player in the Vikings locker room more upbeat than left guard Dalton Risner. He carries himself with a sense of joy everywhere he goes, and naturally, that follows him onto the field.There was a particular play last Sunday in Atlanta that served as a perfect example. After tight end T.J. Hockenson fought his way for extra yardage after catching a pass up the left sideline, Risner was the first player there to pick him up. He had sprinted down the field so he could be in position to do just that.“That’s who he is,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “It’s energy all the time. He’s just one of those guys. I knew when we brought him here that he would be a guy that would really thrive in this environment.”That’s exactly what Risner has done since signing as a free agent. After biding his time as a backup, Risner worked his way into the starting lineup last month when former starting left guard Ezra Cleveland suffered a foot...

State volleyball: New Life Academy falls to Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in Class A semifinal

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

The excitement that came with winning the third set quickly dissipated in the fourth for New Life Academy.Despite rallying in that set, it resulted in a 25-22, 25-15, 25-27, 25-17 Class A volleyball semifinal win by Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Friday at Xcel Energy Center.No doubt the loss stings, but the Eagles are focused on positives of the school’s fourth tournament appearance since 2017. One that isn’t over.“We’re just excited that this is the best New Life has done at the state tournament,” said coach Dede Lawson, whose squad rallied to beat West Central in a five-set quarterfinal thriller Thursday.New Life Academy (20-12) will face Mabel-Canton for third place at 12:30 p.m. Saturday; Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (29-6) will take on Mayer Lutheran in the 2:30 p.m. final.Makenna Lilly led New Life Academy Friday with 21 kills; Arianna Twomey had 10. Annika Haak had 39 assists and Rylee DaCosta had 18 digs.“I think we did a good job overall and I’m really proud of us,” said middle hitter Mak...

New efforts to combat Capital Region crime

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Governor’s Office recently released statistics saying crime was down overall, across the state. Combating crime in Capital Region hotspots is something community groups and police departments are working on tackling together. Veteran loses nearly everything, saves wife from burning home Raquel Jennings is a mother of four young children and told NEWS10 she feels relatively safe in her neighborhood. However, she and others don’t believe the crime picture is what the governor painted.“I don't watch the news too much. I don't watch TV. But, word of mouth, I don't think it's down as much as they say it is,” said Jennings.Bishop Avery Comithier with Pastors on Patrol, a community watch group in Albany, says he wants to reach those in the hotspot neighborhoods. He says his group is ready to do more to help people feel safer. “They want to walk out their doors knowing there is this presence. And so, Pastors on Patrol brings that presence when we go out t...

Questions loom for Burdett supporters after St. Peter’s forum

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Although St. Peter’s Health Partners maintains there will not be changes to services with the Burdett Birth Center closure, many are worried about the quality of care and how marginalized communities will have access to it. St. Peter’s held a virtual public forum Thursday to explain why it concluded that closing the Burdett Birth Center is necessary and laid out the plan to mitigate negative outcomes. St. Peter's has maintained it will continue to provide 100 percent of services to 100 percent of patients, the only change is the location of births. But the idea of moving what happens at Burdett to St. Peter’s is something that does not sit right with Midwife Tisha Graham, who said both places have two vastly different cultures. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Midwives have a different model of care that relies more on normal physiological birthing processes, and supporting people through those processes, ...

SUV slams into north county home after driver flees traffic stop

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - An attempted traffic stop ends with a suspect’s car slamming into an SUV, which flew into a home in Ferguson, interrupting a child’s birthday celebration.FOX 2 crews were in north county for an unrelated story and saw it all unfold, including the moment the suspect was taken into custody.Investigators tell FOX 2 that a Calverton Park police officer stopped the driver of a Cadillac along North Florissant Avenue. Police said the Cadillac attempted to take off when it slammed into the SUV, and upon impact, the SUV slammed right into the house. No one was home at the time. Man killed in south St. Louis County road-rage shooting First responders arrived within minutes of the crash to assist the officer behind the traffic stop. The suspect avoiding the traffic stop appeared to have blood on his face.Lydia Hughes, the driver of the SUV, spoke to FOX 2 right after the encounter on what she recalled. "I was coming down Florissant Road, driving to take my daughter some cupca...

Police investigating shooting at Independence Center

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Independence, Missouri, police are investigating a shooting at the Independence Center mall on Friday afternoon. Independence police initially said two people were shot, but later updated that four people were injured in the shooting. Police looking for suspect in Warrensburg shooting One victim, a woman who is pregnant, is in critical condition, and the others have serious or non-life threatening injuries. First responders took all four to the hospital, Independence police spokesman Jack Taylor said. Police said the situation is stable now, and there is no active shooter. Taylor confirmed the shooting happened inside the mall. Officials said they believe two groups of people were shooting at each other, but they are still trying to figure out the details. Taylor said he believes three people are in custody. He could not confirm their ages but believes they are all adults. The city of Independence issued the following statement...

Home Depot Foundation, Rebuilding Together team up to improve homes for St. Louis-area veterans

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Volunteers from the Home Depot Foundation and Rebuilding Together St. Louis joined forces Friday to help out local veterans with home upgrades ahead of Veterans Day. More than 60 volunteers from both groups did some spruce-up work on five veterans' homes in the St. Louis area. With a little elbow grease and some fresh paint, the group worked several hours to express their gratitude for Henry Bickley. Volunteers helped him with new fans and new motion sensor lights, while also painting his porches. Taylor Swift’s heartfelt tribute to Lindenwood alumna during ‘Eras’ tour “All I can do is just thank you,” says Bickley, a United States Air Force veteran. "It’s a wonderful thing, helping seniors stay in their homes.”Volunteers from both sides of the Mississippi River came prepared. “We started outside and repainted his steps,” says Brittany Young, Team Depot Captain. “We've replaced two light fixtures on the exterior and new house numbers. We’ve replaced all the light bulb...

Avalanche deals with another scary on-ice collision after Artturi Lehkonen injury

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

The 2022-23 season was fraught with injuries to key players for the Avalanche, so a palpable angst and the feeling of “Here we go again” every time a Colorado player is down on the ice early in this campaign is understandable.While the Avs have been relatively healthy so far, Artturi Lehkonen left the game Thursday night after a scary collision with the end boards and went to a local hospital as a precaution for further evaluation. Coach Jared Bednar did not have an update on Lehkonen after the game but said his concern level is high anytime a player goes to the hospital.There were no updates on Lehkonen’s condition as of Friday afternoon, but a team spokesman did say Thursday night that he was alert, responsive and had full movement after skating off the ice with some assistance.“He’s obviously one of the toughest guys on our team. He’s hard as nails,” defenseman Cale Makar said after the game. “Especially when he doesn’t get up...

PHOTOS: Students honor veterans at Arvada West High School on Veteran’s Day

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

Arvada West High School held a Veterans Day celebration event on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The Student Council hosted 20 veterans from the community to show appreciation for their sacrifice to the country.Related ArticlesColorado News | Things to do this weekend: Beastie Boys brunch, the history of Colorado’s 10th Mountain Division and more

Broncos DC Vance Joseph on defensive improvement, “It’s happening. It’s not totally done yet”

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:11:51 GMT

The numbers at this point are well-established, but they jump off the page nonetheless.In Denver’s first four games, opponents scored an average of 40 points per game. The historic blowout in Miami tilted those numbers, but even without that 70-point blight, still the Broncos ranked near the bottom of the NFL.Over the team’s past three games — two of them against vaunted Kansas City — the performance has swung dramatically. Vance Joseph’s group has allowed just 15 points per game. A more manageable 331 yards per game allowed. The Chiefs and Packers scored just three red zone touchdowns in 11 trips, vaulting the Broncos to No. 11 in the NFL for the season at 50% touchdowns allowed.Players have the ultimate say, of course, but they give ample credit to Joseph’s steady demeanor in helping engineer the turnaround.“One thing about VJ, he’s always positive no matter what goes on,” cornerback Pat Surtain II said. “He’s very confident in us and in this scheme. We just rally behind him, hone...