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George Floyd death anniversary: Reckoning with police violence in limbo

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and the fervent protests that erupted around the world in response, looked to many observers like the catalyst needed for a nationwide reckoning on racism in policing.For more than nine minutes, a white officer pressed his knee to the neck of Floyd, a Black man, who gasped, “I can’t breathe,” echoing Eric Garner’s last words in 2014. Video footage of Floyd’s May 25, 2020, murder was so agonizing to watch that demands for change came from across the country.But in the midst of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, economic uncertainty and a divisive U.S. presidential election, 2020 ended without the kind of major police reforms that many hoped, and others feared, would come. Then, 2021 and 2022 also failed to yield much progress.Now, three years to the day since Floyd’s murder, proponents of federal actions — such as banning chokeholds and no-knock warrants, as well as changing the so-called...

5 things to know this Thursday, May 25

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Thursday! Per Meteorologist Jill Szwed, the cooler air mass will hang around for the next 24 hours. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The suspect accused of shooting and killing a 20-year-old woman when she and her friends accidentally pulled into his driveway returned to court Wednesday and faces additional charges. Meanwhile, a day after a deputy-involved shooting, one of the deputies involved is stable following surgery. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. Judge again denies bond as Kaylin Gillis murder suspect faces additional chargesThe suspect accused of shooting and killing a young woman when she and her friends accidentally pulled into his driveway returning to court Wednesday and now facing additional charges.2. Sheriff deputy stable after surgeryA day after a deputy involved shooting, the scene is still active at the Foxrun apartme...

Checking out Hudson Bagels

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Growing up on the Jersey Shore, bagels were a staple in Johnny Morreale’s diet. When he couldn’t find a good option for a bacon egg and cheese in Hudson, he didn’t to create a place.Hudson Bagels opened their doors a little over a year ago. He says the response from the community has been overwhelming. Exploring Olana State Historic Site Their bagels, range in flavor from egg everything to salt, and come from Kinderhook. According to Johnny, they are made from a 150-year-old recipe that is kettle boiled and baked fresh daily. They make all of their cream cheese flavors in house. Hudson Bagels is located at 93 Ten Broeck Avenue in Hudson. They are open Monday-Saturday from 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bicentennial Park opens Belleville splash pad

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Belleville families can cool off this summer with a new splash pad. It's located on the upper level of Bicentennial Park.It's open from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day. All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For sale: Eccentric Fenton home hidden behind quaint exterior Do not bring any glass containers, food, alcohol, or tobacco. There will be no lifeguard or supervisor on duty, and at the first sound of thunder, you must leave the splash pad.

'Grant's Farm in The Sky' show debuting Friday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - 2023 marks the 12th anniversary of the Busch family owning Grant's Farm. As part of the anniversary celebration, grant's Farm is debuting a new show that features 150 drones.Starting Friday, 'Grant's Farm in The Sky' show will take place every Friday and Saturday evening at 9:00 until Labor Day weekend. Tickets cost $12. Edwardsville High School asst. principal accused of sex with teen You can purchase those at Grant'sFarm.com.

Ameren Missouri hosts solar panel ribbon cutting today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Ameren Missouri cuts the ribbon Thursday on some new solar panels.They're at the Maryland Heights Community Center. 140 shaded parking spots will generate solar power. Edwardsville High School asst. principal accused of sex with teen Maryland Heights partnered with Ameren Missouri on the project. The utility already has a large solar facility in new Florence, Missouri, and a smaller one at Lambert Airport.

CITYPARK hosting 'Biz Dash' 5K this evening

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - More than 7,000 people from more than 200 St. Louis companies will run Thursday. It's for the St. Louis Healthiest Happy Hour.The event is to promote a healthy, active lifestyle, and teamwork among local businesses. Edwardsville High School asst. principal accused of sex with teen The Biz Dash 5K is at 5:00 p.m. at CITYPARK.

Florissant Police hosting annual Law Enforcement Torch Run today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo.- Florissant Police host their annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Missouri Special Olympics Thursday.They'll run from the Cross Keys Schnucks to the Goodwill near Charbonier Road, starting at 11:30 a.m. They invite you and businesses along the route to come out and support them. For sale: Eccentric Fenton home hidden behind quaint exterior Heads up - there will be delays along US 67 during the run.

Manchester Police and Tucker's Place raising funds for Missouri Special Olympics

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Manchester Police officers will be at Tucker's Place Thursday to bus tables. It's part of their 'Clean Up For Special Olympics' event.A portion of restaurant sales from Thursday evening will go toward Special Olympics Missouri. For sale: Eccentric Fenton home hidden behind quaint exterior Diners can also buy Special Olympics Torch Run t-shirts.

Groundbreaking for new nursing program center at St. Louis Community College today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:39 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. - St. Louis Community College at Wildwood is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a new center for health sciences and technology. It's the first of six construction projects to transform the St. Louis Community College system.The new center will expand the community college's nursing program. It'll include state-of-the-art stem labs and a new home for Wildwood's student services. Edwardsville High School asst. principal accused of sex with teen It's projected to cost $84.5 million. Part of that will be funded by proposition R and eight cent tax levies approved by voters in 2021.The center is expected to open in 2025.