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Free ice cream tickets to promote bike helmet safety

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

(NEWS10) -- Local lawmakers are helping kids beat the heat and stay safe outside this summer with the return of the Safe Summer Bike Helmet program in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.Under the program, police departments are given 5,000 free ice cream tickets to reward children who are wearing their helmets while on their bikes or skateboards. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "They are the most important part of this team," NYS Sen. Jim Tedisco said. "Our kids, through that positive reinforcement, saying, 'Hey, I can get an ice cream coupon' or 'I already got one from Stewart's.' Positive reinforcement gets kids to obey the law and be safer."Hundreds of helmets are also being made available for kids who need one. They are available at law enforcement offices in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.

Police: 3 men shot on Hampton Avenue in south St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Three men were wounded in a shooting Tuesday afternoon along a popular corridor in south St. Louis.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred just after 4 p.m. in the 5300 block of Hampton Avenue.One victim was shot in the eye and right shoulder. The second victim suffered a gunshot wound to his throat. Both victims, who were in the same car, were taken to a local hospital by ambulance and are listed in stable condition.A third victim arrived at the hospital separately. He suffered a gunshot wound on his arm. He's also said to be in stable condition. Police say he was in a second vehicle.Investigators believe the incident started further up the road, at the Target parking lot across from the Hampton Village shopping center.FOX 2 will have more information on this story as it becomes available.

New law expected to fix Missouri's healthcare shortage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A new law that's set to go into effect later this summer is expected to help Missouri's healthcare professional shortage. Under current state law, advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) are required to be in a collaborative practice agreement, which means nurse practitioners have a physician nearby to do their job. With these restrictions set to be lifted, it's expected patients will have better access to healthcare."Getting this done is really important work for our ability to provide services in more isolated areas primarily," Missouri Hospital Association spokesperson Dave Dillion said. "Anyone that's called their primary care provider and are told we can see you in three weeks has felt that frustration of the lack of people in the healthcare system that can provide this type of care." Currently, Missouri doesn't allow nurse practitioners to diagnose, prescribe medications or evaluate patients without a doctor signing off and that doctor must be wi...

Pritzker to lead UK trade mission with focus on clean energy, manufacturing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to leave Thursday for a seven-day trade mission to the United Kingdom with a coterie of advisers and leaders in manufacturing and economic development.The Democrat will begin his journey at the Goodwood Festival of Speed Thursday through Sunday, where his office said he will discuss Illinois' continued interest in manufacturing electric cars with automobile, energy and other industry leaders.The Goodwood Festival of Speed is a 30-year-old motorsports festival where contemporary and historic race cars take part in a hill climb and other events at a country estate belonging to the Duke of Richmond, built about 1600 in West Sussex.On Sunday, a long list of other officials will join Pritzker in London to meet their counterparts and discuss stronger economic cooperation between Illinois and Britain. The focus will be on manufacturing, clean energy and technology, collaboration in higher education and more. Illinois man charged...

1 dead after SUV plummets over cliffside in Rancho Palos Verdes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

At least one person is confirmed dead after a vehicle plummeted over a cliffside in Rancho Palos Verdes Tuesday afternoon, authorities announced.  Rescue personnel responded to the scene near Palos Verdes Drive West and Calle Entradero around 2:45 p.m. according to L.A. County Fire. It is unclear what led to the crash, but when crews arrived, they found what appeared to be a white sport utility vehicle 150 feet over the cliffside.  Aerial video from Sky5 showed the vehicle’s front end completely flattened with debris strewn across the cliffside.  Authorities have not said if there were any other passengers in the vehicle.  

Woman snaps selfie before allegedly stealing thousands worth of jewelry in Irvine

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Police are searching for a woman wanted for allegedly stealing packages containing jewelry worth thousands of dollars in Irvine.The woman was caught on camera using a fraudulent identification card to collect FedEx packages that did not belong to her, police said.Security video from inside the FedEx store captured a recent theft. The woman is seen waiting in line when at one point, she appears to snap a selfie before calmly walking away with the stolen package.Police are searching for a woman wanted for allegedly stealing thousands worth of jewelry packages from FedEx in Irvine. (Irvine Police Department)Police are searching for a woman wanted for allegedly stealing thousands worth of jewelry packages from FedEx in Irvine. (Irvine Police Department)Police are searching for a woman wanted for allegedly stealing thousands worth of jewelry packages from FedEx in Irvine. (Irvine Police Department)Police are searching for a woman wanted for allegedly stealing thousands worth of jewelry p...

Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on Sherman Way [San Fernando Valley, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Accident near Coldwater Canyon AvenueSAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA (July 11, 2023) – Early Monday morning, one man was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Sherman Way.Police responded to the scene around 1:00 a.m., near Coldwater Canyon Avenue on June 19th.Following preliminary duties, officers determined that the driver of a blue SUV struck a pedestrian that was walking just west of Bellaire Avenue on Sherman Way.Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without contacting authorities. Shortly after, the SUV was seen in a parking lot of a shopping center before the driver fled again.Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the pedestrian, described as an Asian man around 35-40-years-old dead at the scene.At this time, an active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided.The city of Los Angeles is offering a reward for up to $50,000 for further information about the suspect...

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Solo-Car Crash on Highway 242 [Concord, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Solo-Car Crash on Highway 242 near Concord Avenue Left One Dead, Another HurtCONCORD, CA (July 11, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a solo-car crash on Highway 242 left one killed and another injured.The incident happened at around 1:54 a.m. on Highway 242 near Concord Avenue.According to California Highway Patrol, a blue Nissan Sentra collided with the guardrail of the off-ramp. The force of the collision caused the right front passenger of the Sentra to be ejected from the vehicle.Emergency crews arrived shortly after and rendered first aid. However, officials pronounced the driver of the Sentra dead at the scene due to injuries sustained. At this time, it is unclear whether or not the injured passenger of the car was taken to the hospital.Police have not yet confirmed the identities of either of the victims.Meanwhile, a large portion of the freeway was temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties but has since been reopened.Concord Officials continue to in...

1 Seriously Injured Following Rear-End Accident on Interstate 5 [Sacramento, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision Near Sutterville Road Left One InjuredSACRAMENTO, CA (July 11, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a rear-end accident on Interstate 5 sent one person to a hospital.The collision happened around 5:45 a.m. along the northbound I-5, north of Sutterville Road on-ramp.According to California Highway Patrol, a vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck for unknown reasons. Police said the driver did not have his seatbelt on at the time of the incident.Responding units from the Sacramento Fire Department transported one person to a hospital for critical injuries. It is unclear at this time if the semi-truck driver was harmed.At this time, no further details regarding the Interstate 5 rear-end crash have been released to the public. The identities of the parties involved in the collision remain undisclosed.Those with further information regarding the accident are encouraged to contact Sacramento Officials as soon as possible.When driving, always focus on the road and be aware ...

1 Injured in Car Crash on East Charleston Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:49:31 GMT

Vehicle Crash on East Charleston Boulevard near 28th Street Left One Unidentified Person InjuredLAS VEGAS, NV (July 11, 2023) – On Saturday afternoon, a crash on East Charleston Boulevard resulted in injuries to one person.The incident happened on June 10th, at around 1:00 p.m., at the 2800 block of East Charleston Boulevard near 28th Street.According to the reports, the events surrounding the collision that sent one person to the hospital with unspecified injuries remain unknown.In addition, RTC Southern Nevada closed all eastbound lanes between 30th Street and 28th Street while preliminary operations took place.At this time, authorities did not release the person’s identity and condition pending notification of kin.However, an active investigation into the possible cause of the crash on East Charleston Boulevard is underway. More information will be provided as soon as it is available.One small driving mistake can lead to a car accident. This is why it is important to drive ...