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Senate kicks off consideration of defense bill

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Since the turning of Roe V Wade, state leaders have taken measures to protect abortion access here in New York. However, a bill that’s passed in the House would restrict abortion coverage. In part, the defense spending bill would prevent the Pentagon from covering abortion costs for military members. Emmys postponed by writer, actor strikes Assembly member Phil Steck is sponsoring a bill that would cover abortion costs for active duty service members or their family. "So we introduced legislation to make sure that if they come back to New York State for abortion services, or their family needs those types of services here in New York State, they will have those services paid for by New York State Medicaid, including the cost of transportation," said Stec. He said abortions were previously covered under military insurance. On Friday, Senator sponsor of the bill, Liz Krueger weighed in, "I think it’s particularly offensive that women, serving in our military,...

Closures announced for westbound I-890 ramp in Schenectady

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on July 30, the westbound Interstate 890 Exit 5 off-ramp to Broadway in Schenectady is scheduled to close from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday nights through Friday mornings for bridge work. The closures are expected to conclude by the end of August. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Motorists are urged to drive responsibly in work zones and always watch for construction workers. NYSDOT reminds drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in such areas. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

One dead in Moonshine Beach drowning

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. - MSHP Troop D has confirmed one person is dead in a drowning near Moonshine Beach in Branson Thursday, July 27. MSHP said that the person was taken to Cox in Branson and pronounced dead at the hospital. The identity of the deceased has not been released yet. Pierce City woman nearly kidnapped in Monett, suspect arrested This is a breaking news story. This story will be updated as information becomes available.

Washington University among the best colleges in America, according to Niche

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

(Stacker) - While college enrollment remained below pre-pandemic levels, fall2022 freshman enrollment rebounded by nearly 100,000 students from the previous year, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.As enrollment levels begin to stabilize and more students pursue a college degree, Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in America using Niche's 2023 rankings.Niche ranks colleges using various factors, including academics, admissions, financial, and student life. You can read more about Niche's methodology here. The list includes schools public and private, from West Coast women's colleges to elite East Coast liberal arts institutions. There's also a fair share of sprawling state schools, as well as more-privatized, religion-centric universities.These schools offer pioneering programs in sciences, entrepreneurship, and even video games. While some members of the list may be best known for athletic achievements, many ...

Illinois among states where people live the longest

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

(Stacker) - American life expectancy dropped in 2021 for the second year in a row and represents the largest two-year decline since 1921-1923. The average life span across the entire population is 76.1 years—the lowest since 1996. Life expectancy can be affected by numerous factors, from genetics to air quality to economic opportunities.Stacker used data from the 2023 County Health Rankings to determine the 25 states where people live the longest. The 2023 County Health Rankings values were calculated using mortality counts from the 2018-2020 National Center for Health Statistics. The U.S. Census 2021 American Community Survey and America's Health Rankings Senior Report 2023 data were also used to provide demographics on the senior population of each state and the state's rank on senior health care, respectively. Please note that in the data below, the demographics for Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders were left out due to...

Colorado cop who put suspect in car hit by train found guilty of reckless endangerment, acquitted of attempted manslaughter

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

A Colorado police officer who put a handcuffed woman in a parked police vehicle that was hit by a freight train has been found guilty of reckless endangerment and assault. Jordan Steinke was acquitted of the third charge of criminal attempt to commit manslaughter.Steinke was the first of two officers to go to trial over the Sept. 16, 2022, crash that left Yareni Rios-Gonzalez seriously injured.Steinke testified that she did not know that the patrol car of another officer she was helping was parked on the tracks even though they can be seen on her body camera footage along with two railroad crossing signs. Steinke said she was focused on the threat that could come from Rios-Gonzalez and her pickup truck, not the ground.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Colorado cop on trial for putting suspect in car hit by train testifies that she didn’t “perceive” the tracks Crashes and Disasters | Driver who forced CSP trooper to jump to safety suspecte...

Broncos training camp rewind, Day 1: Changes aplenty in Sean Payton’s first year and a big play from Caden Sterns

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

Player AttendanceDid not practice: Physically Unable to Perform list – OLB Baron Browning (knee). Non-Football Injury list – WR KJ Hamler (pec), DL Mike Purcell (knee).S Kareem Jackson had a veteran rest day. RT Mike McGlinchey (personal) was absent a second straight day.Players limited due to regular camp load management included LT Garett Bolles, WR Tim Patrick and RB Javonte Williams, all of whom had major injuries in 2022. Bolles started practice and then had his day end early.“(Bolles) will be on that program,” Payton said. “… We’ll kind of have a schedule for them. You saw a few guys that weren’t dressed today that this happened to be their day when they’re going to be down. With each of these guys it’s different.”Rookie WR Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) did individual work but no team drills and rookie center Alex Forsyth was at times relegated to the side-field where injured players often do conditioning work.WR Kendall Hint...

Woman charged in shooting death of her husband is found dead in Douglas County jail

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

An inmate found dead in her cell at the Douglas County jail Friday morning was being held for investigation of second-degree murder and domestic violence.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Homeless women trying to stop 7-Eleven robbery in Arvada get shot Crime and Public Safety | Tickets and arrests didn’t increase when SROs were reinstated at Denver schools, police data shows Crime and Public Safety | Bicyclist killed in northeast Denver crash with commuter rail train Crime and Public Safety | CBI alert update: 5-year-old taken from Aspen found safe Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in Arapahoe County child custody case is arrested in Texas About 6:30 a.m., a deputy found Victorine Galvan Grice, 55, in an “unresponsive” state, according to a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office news release. Grice was alone and there were no signs of trauma.Her death is being investigated by the Doug...

Big 12 has different look than 2010, but CU Buffs excited about joining revamped conference

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

Some of the most memorable games in Colorado football history involve conference battles with Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri.The Buffaloes also played a pair of Big 12 title games against Texas.Related Articles Kiszla: Buffs bolt back to the future before the Pac-12 crumbles into ocean. “My job just got harder … and better,” CU basketball coach Tad Boyle says. CU’s timeline in the Pac-12: From joining with high hopes, to bolting from crumbling conference back to Big 12 CU joins Big 12: What Buffs fans need to know about football, basketball, travel, kickoffs, television, rivalries CU’s vote to rejoin Big 12 about “visibility, exposure,” chancellor says Pac-12 survival: All eyes on Colorado as university regents meet to discuss Big 12 move Those schools won’t be in the Big 12 when Colorado rejoins the conference next year, but CU’s administration is excited ...

Community mourns volunteer fatally shot at Wilmington anti-gang violence event

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:48:05 GMT

Police are looking for two suspects who shot and killed a community volunteer as he was leaving an anti-gang violence event in Wilmington Thursday night.The shooting was reported around 10:15 p.m. near Bay View Avenue and West D Street. The victim, identified as Jose Refugio Quezada, 46, was leaving the Summer Night Lights event at the Wilmington Recreation Center when he was approached and shot, officials said.Jose Refugio Quezada (Michael Herrera)“Our victim, who was a cook here, just exited and was here on the street when he was approached by unknown suspects who fired rounds at him,” said Los Angeles Police Department Captain Keith Green.Witnesses called authorities, who arrived to find Quezada on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are looking for two shooters who were wearing all-black clothing and ran off in an unknown direction. Investigators are still trying to determine a motive.The Summer Night Lights event operat...