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Lake George RV Park named #1 dog-friendly campground

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A national list of dog-friendly campgrounds has featured a North Country location in its spotlight. Lake George RV Park has come in at the #1 spot on "Top 9 for K-9s." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Written by camping resource website The Dyrt, the article uses AI and user-submitted content to analyze campgrounds popular with pups. The ranking is based on the quality of amenities for dogs, as well as other information gathered from photos and online reviews.Lake George RV Park leads the list off at #1. The article cites the campground's two-acre dog park and quality washing station. Located on Route 149 near the Adirondack Outlets, the RV park includes more than 400 campsites, equipped with power hookups, water, sewer, and wi-fi."The serene atmosphere and beautiful surroundings of Lake George set the stage for a truly relaxing and immersive dog retreat," The Dyrt writes. "Lake George RV Park’s larg...

Weekend activities at Moreau Lake State Park

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

GANSEVOORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Moreau Lake State Park has announced a slate of educational programs for all ages this upcoming weekend. Registration is required for the Saturday program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, families are welcome to bring their toddlers to the weekly Wiggly Wanderers program. Participants will wander, roll over logs, and explore toads, worms, and leaves. Strollers are not recommended but baby wearing is welcome. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. at the nature center. Families are encouraged to bring a change of clothes. The program costs $1 per toddler. No registration is required.On Saturday, join an educator for a peaceful morning paddle around Moreau Lake. There are limited rentals available but participants can also bring their own kayaks. The program is for participants 18 and older. The cost is $5 per person or $15 including kayak rental. Registration is required at least 24 hours in ...

Man beaten, robbed near Hodiamont Tracks in St. Louis

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after a man was beaten and robbed near one stretch of the Hodiamont Tracks in St. Louis. The incident unfolded Tuesday afternoon near the Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood, specifically near a spot where the Hodiamont Tracks intersect with North Kingshighway Boulevard. Illinois village keeps flooding and no one knows why Investigators say the victim, a 51-year-old man, was confronted by four suspects, who then proceeded to beat him and hit him with a handgun. The group took off with the victim's backpack, which contained a firearm, a cell phone and a wallet. The victim told police he knows the suspects by nicknames, but not more than just as acquaintances. No major injuries were reported from this incident. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling this investigation. If you have any information relevant to this case, contact SLMPD at 314-231-1212.

Suspect arrested in southwest Denver shooting that killed one

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

A person was fatally shot in Denver on Wednesday morning and a suspect is in custody, police said.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | El Paso County officials arrest six juveniles in February Falcon homicides Crime and Public Safety | Suspect in Adams County homicide arrested in Castle Rock Crime and Public Safety | Foster mother guilty on all counts in Longmont child abuse death trial Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested for investigation of first-degree murder in Denver stabbing Crime and Public Safety | Denver police investigating homicide at Federal Boulevard and 19th Avenue The shooting happened in the area of South Federal Boulevard and West Ohio Avenue, the Denver Police Department said in an 11:29 a.m. tweet.ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting in the area of Federal & Ohio. One victim located. Updates to this investigation will be posted to this thread when made available. #De...

Heading to Sturgis? CDOT, CSP planning increased DUI enforcement

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

As thousands of motorcyclists headed to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally start riding across Colorado, state officials announced increased patrols on state roadways.According to a Wednesday news release from the Colorado Department of Transportation, from Aug. 3 to 15, CDOT will partner with the Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies to increase DUI enforcement and keep impaired drivers off the road as motorcyclists across the country head to the 10-day South Dakota event.Last year, Colorado officers made 308 DUI arrests during the same heightened enforcement period, the news release stated.“If you are planning to drink, you also need to plan a sober ride,” Col. Matthew Packard, CSP chief, stated in the release. “We want Coloradans to enjoy summer activities but also remember to never drive impaired. Rally participants have a long ride ahead of them, and everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings at all times on the road.”Related ArticlesColorado News | ...

Kafer: Weapon targeting dangerous mosquitoes is on the horizon

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

West Nile Virus is coming soon to a barbeque near you.Colorado health officials diagnosed the first case of the season late last month in La Plata County. Infected mosquitoes have been detected in Arapahoe, Boulder, Delta, Denver, Larimer, Pueblo and Weld counties. Time to bust out the mosquito repellent. More importantly, dump the stagnant water out of the old tire swing or anyplace where it’s collecting in the yard. Mitigation is the only option until a better solution is found. Fortunately, that solution is on the horizon.Meanwhile, we’re lucky not everyone bitten by a West Nile virus-infected insect will develop symptoms; only 20% will get the fever, aches, swollen lymph nodes, and rash associated with the pathogen, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those who are infected, one in 150 will develop life-threatening neuro-invasive symptoms such as convulsions, inflammation of the brain and spinal cord, weakness, high fever, or paralysis. Although chanc...

Former Iowa kicker charged in gambling sting allegedly won a bet on the 2021 Iowa-Iowa State game

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

A former walk-on kicker at the University of Iowa was charged Wednesday in connection with wagering on Hawkeyes sports events — one day after Iowa State quarterback Hunter Dekkers was accused of committing the same offense at his school.Aaron Blom, who was on the Iowa roster from 2020-22, used a DraftKings Sportsbook account set up under his mother’s name and made about 170 mobile or online sports wagers before he turned 21, the legal gambling age in the state, according to the criminal complaint filed in Johnson County, Iowa.The wagers totaled over $4,400, with about eight placed on Iowa sporting events. One of the bets included the 2021 Iowa-Iowa State football game, according to the complaint.Blom is also accused in the complaint of tampering with records related to an Iowa Criminal Division investigation into sports gambling.The bet Blom placed on the rivalry game was an over-under wager, which requires the bettor to choose whether the teams will combine for more or ...

2 dead as plane crashes, catches fire at Van Nuys Airport

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

A small plane crashed and caught fire at Van Nuys Airport Wednesday morning, killing two people aboard the aircraft.The crash was reported at 10:37 a.m., and shortly after responders arrived at the scene in the 16300 block of Waterman Drive, they put out the blaze, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department."Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames, but, sadly, both occupants on board were found to be deceased," the LAFD added.Footage shared to the Citizen app showed a dark plume of smoke rising from the area.Firefighters extinguished a plane fire in Van Nuys on Aug. 2, 2023. (KTLA)Aerial footage captured by Sky5 showed a large amount of fire retardant around the scorched aircraft.The victims have not been identified.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

San Diego Police start enforcing homeless encampment ban

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

The anti-street camping ordinance targeting homeless encampments has now gone into effect in the city of San Diego. Five officers spent Monday morning contacting homeless campers in Balboa Park warning them they are breaking the rules, offering assistance and then ultimately removing their camps. Several people were detained because of prior warrants; others were simply warned.  “It’s not acceptable to be out here living on the streets. It’s not safe, it’s not safe for the individual and it’s not safe for the community,” said Capt. Shawn Takeuchi with San Diego Police Department.  The ordinance prioritizes ending encampments in parks and near schools first. Homeless advocates say the new action is the talk of the homeless community, which is wondering where to go next. “The ordinance is from downtown all the way over to Old Town and now people are heading to the beaches,” said Mama Heather, a homeless advocate. The ordinance says urban camping is simply against the law. An...

Tania Godinez Valencia Killed in Pedestrian Crash on West 17th Street [Santa Ana, CA]

Published Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:15:53 GMT

17-Year-Old Girl Passed Away after Pedestrian-Auto Collision near English StreetSANTA ANA, CA (August 2, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian accident on West 17th Street claimed the life of Tania Godinez Valencia.The deadly collision happened on July 10th, at around 2:45 p.m., at the 2000 W. 17th Street and English Street intersection.According to reports, Valencia was hit by a westbound vehicle while crossing the street in a northerly direction.Emergency crews arrived at the site of the accident shortly after. Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries.Meanwhile, the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Authorities ruled out intoxication to be a factor in the crash.After two days, the victim was declared dead at the hospital. Santa Ana officials identified the deceased pedestrian as 17-year-old Tania Godinez Valencia.The Department’s Traffic Division is asking anyone with additional infor...