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High School Football: Check out the Class 6A, 32-team state playoff bracket

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

Class 6A’s March Madness style, 32-team bracket dropped Friday morning, setting the stage for next week’s first round.Lakeville South, Centennial, Stillwater and Eden Prairie received the No. 1 seeds, as expected.Teams are seeded by section, and then the seeds are scrambled into four separate quadrants of a full-on, single elimination bracket. So a No. 4 seed from one section plays a No. 5 seed from another section, and so on. No teams from within the same section meet in the first round.The Cougars nabbed the top spot in its section by virtue of its mid-September victory over rival Lakeville North. At first glance, that victory carries a lot of weight. As Lakeville South ended up on the opposite side of the bracket as Lakeville North, top-ranked Eden Prairie and defending state champion Maple Grove, and wouldn’t play any of those teams until a potential state championship game.Lakeville North, meanwhile, appears to be on a collision course with Eden Prairie in the...

Twins position breakdown: catcher

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

The Twins knew they needed another catcher to pair with Ryan Jeffers last offseason and went out and addressed that need by signing veteran Christian Vázquez to a three-year, $30 million deal.When the season began, Vázquez was starting two out of every three games. But Jeffers’ performance led the Twins into a fairly even playing time split for most of the season, and by the time the postseason rolled around, Vázquez never even saw the field.The Twins seem to prefer having two catchers share the duties to keep both of them fresh so as they move into next year, with both under contract, a similar split seems like the likely path moving forward.2023 RECAPOn the day that the Twins officially signed Vázquez last December, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said that the two-time World Series-winning backstop would take on “primary duties” behind the plate. And in the first month of the season, he did, playing in 20 games to Jeffers’ 12.But a strong offensive season from Jeffe...

Police arrest alleged Northeastern Fine Jewelry thief

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 34-year-old was arrested for allegedly breaking into Northeastern Fine Jewelry and stealing over $12,000 worth of merchandise. Glens Falls Police charged Bobby Wells with burglary in the third degree, grand larceny in the third degree, and criminal mischief in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say Wells broke into the store on August 12th and broke a glass display case. He was arraigned in Glens Falls City Court on October 6 and remanded to the Warren County Jail. Wells was already in the custody of the jail after police arrested him on September 7 for a separate incident. Police say Wells had multiple stolen credit cards and used them to make purchases at Lukoil in Glens Falls.

Deputies investigate fatal Warrensburg motorcycle crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Warren County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in Warrensburg Thursday night. Deputies say, Andrew McTague, 44, of Athol was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Deputies responded to State Route 418 near Planty Drive in Warrensburg for a reported crash involving two motorcycles. Upon arrival, deputies said only one motorcycle was involved, and the lone occupant, McTague, was pronounced dead. Deputies say there is no indication of speed or alcohol being a contributing factor. The circumstances surrounding the motor vehicle crash are under investigation.

Jacko's Corner in Salem closing its doors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Jacko's Corner, located at 190 North Main Street in Salem, is closing its doors. Majority owner Sarah Parker said the restaurant's last day will be October 28. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "This latest iteration of Jacko's Corner has been such a wonderful experience but as anyone who's been in the restaurant business knows, it takes an immense amount of time and energy to keep things going," said Parker. "Unfortunately, our team does not have the bandwidth to continue, so we are sadly going to be closing at the end of this month."Viewed as a fixture in the Salem community, Jacko's Corner was originally founded in 1919 by Jacko Tomasi as a candy store and ice cream parlor. The building is still in the Tomasi family as it is owned by Kay Tomasi, Jacko's daughter-in-law. Fresh tacos, fast service coming to South Street in Glens Falls After the original store closed, the space was revived as Jacko's a f...

Albany man arrested on drug charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on October 18 following a traffic stop, according to police. Damien Carter, 30, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday at 10 a.m., Albany detectives stopped Carter in the area of Clinton Avenue and North Lake Avenue in connection to an ongoing investigation. Police stated that Carter was found to be in possession of a quantity of crack cocaine during the traffic stop. Carter was then take into custody. He now faces the following charges:ChargesThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Second-degree criminal use of drug paraphernalia Search warrant yields firearms and drugs in Albany Carter was arraigned at the Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Two suspects charged in a fatal St. Louis shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Two suspects have been charged with murder and robbery in connection with a shooting that occurred on October 8 around 3:24 a.m. in the 3500 block of S. Compton. Toron Mitchell, 19, and Azavian Royal, 18, were charged with the death of Iarvera Hale, 17, and wounding another juvenile. Mitchell and Royal are currently being held without bond. Hale was found with fatal gunshot wounds, while the second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg but survived. Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene, where Hale was pronounced dead. The surviving victim was sent to the hospital and is in stable condition. 

When to expect St. Louis' arrival of Fall colors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The recent series of colder nights has begun to reveal the vibrant colors of autumn leaves. Many eagerly await the changing of colors, and for those looking forward to leaf peeping, the situation is steadily improving. The recent cool nights have played a pivotal role in bringing out the fall colors.  Brittish Williams – From ‘Basketball Wives’ to guilty plea Those with burning bushes at home will be among the first to notice the change. Maple trees, too, have started their gradual shift in color. The changing colors are starting farther west and north, though pockets of fall color can also be found just south of St. Louis. For those willing to take a scenic route, traveling through the hills along Hwy. 67 or alongside the bluffs along I-55 might provide glimpses of the transitioning colors. The changing colors will continue closer to Halloween, even extending into early November. 

Teen boy identified as victim killed in East Denver shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

A 17-year-old boy was identified as the victim in an Oct. 12 shooting in East Denver.Officers responded to reports of a shooting near East Fifth Avenue and Dallas Street in the Lowry Park neighborhood at 4:07 p.m., Denver police said, where a teenage boy was found dead.ALERT: #DPD is conducting a homicide investigation in the area of 5th and Dallas. Investigation is ongoing and officers are working to develop suspect information. Updates will be posted to this thread as they are made available. #Denver— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 13, 2023The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner in a Thursday news release identified the boy as Angello Reyes.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Three men killed in Denver industrial party shooting identified Crime and Public Safety | Murder charges upheld against 3 suspects in rock-throwing spree that killed Alexa Bartell Crime and Public Safety | One killed in overnight shooting...

Three men killed in Denver industrial party shooting identified

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:10:10 GMT

The three men killed in a shooting at a party in an industrial area of northeast Denver have been identified.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Murder charges upheld against 3 suspects in rock-throwing spree that killed Alexa Bartell Crime and Public Safety | One killed in overnight shooting on North Broadway Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Supreme Court upholds controversial Google search warrant in deadly Green Valley Ranch arson case Crime and Public Safety | 6 shot — 3 fatally — at party in industrial area of east Denver, police say Crime and Public Safety | Jury deliberating in first trial of Aurora police officers charged in Elijah McClain’s death Tre’Joun Walker, 22, Tyreck Cameron, 22, and Eric Miller, 25, died from gunshot wounds early Saturday morning in the 12400 block of E. 39th Avenue, the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner said in a Thursday news release.All three menR...