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Ontario Midwives Reach Funding Agreement for Enhanced Services and Compensation

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

Texans duped into buying stolen vehicles on social media

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Authorities in Central Texas are warning people about an online fraud scheme that is causing people to lose thousands of dollars and their vehicles. The Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force said people are being duped into buying stolen vehicles online with cash, and when it is later discovered the vehicle is stolen, the vehicle is also taken away. How the fraud works Lieutenant Howard Stinehour with the Burnet County Sheriff's Office said the online scheme started picking up during the pandemic, when people had trouble buying vehicles at car dealerships. A majority of the stolen vehicles are coming out of the Houston area, Lt. Stinehour explained. He said criminals are easily stealing vehicles because people are leaving their key fob in the car, or simply leaving the car door unlocked. Once the vehicle is stolen, criminals are creating fake I.D. cards and fraudulent car titles by using somebody else's identity. The cars are then posted online at places like Faceboo...

Police identify man pulled from Lady Bird Lake Saturday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department identified a man who was pulled from Lady Bird Lake Saturday, according to a APD news release.At approximately 12:50 p.m., APD officers found the man, who was later identified as Jonathan Honey, 33, in Lady Bird Lake near 10 Rainey Street, the release said.Homicide and Missing Persons Unit Detectives, Lake Patrol Unit, along with Crime Scene Specialists, responded to the scene to investigate, the release said. APD confirms body found at Lady Bird Lake is missing man from Rainey Street Honey was reported missing to APD on March 31, according to police.Back in February, the body of Jason John, 30, was also pulled from Lady Bird Lake.John was previously reported missing Feb. 5 and was last seen walking on Rainey Street near Lady Bird Lake, according to police. Crews put up trail fence, lighting near Rainey Street Just last month, the Parks and Recreation Department (PARD) installed four sets of solar-power lights and a fence on the Ann a...

Police investigate Jefferson drowning incident

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

JEFFERSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a drowning incident on Saturday at a public lake near TheZone Boys Camp. Police say three people had overturned in the water, and say Juan Parco Saez, 36, of Ecuador, was found dead the following day. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, around 2:37 p.m., troopers responded to Jefferson for reports of a small boat occupied by three people that was overturned. Multiple local fire departments arrived as well. Two people were rescued and taken to Albany Medical Center. They are in stable condition. The third person, later identified as Parco Saez, was not found after the Under Water Recovery Team (URT) attempted to find him, due to darkness and water conditions. The search resumed Sunday morning and Parco Saez was found in the water by URT.Police say the drowning is believed to be accidental. In a statement from Oorah, this incident happened on a publi...

Warren County police crack down on distracted driving

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This week, the Warren County Sheriff's Department is taking part in a state effort to keep roads safe and combat distracted driving. The mantra: "U-Drive, U-Text, U-Pay." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Roads around Warren County are getting additional scrutiny as part of the U-Drive, U-Text, U-Pay traffic safety initiative. From April 3-10, Warren County will be sending out high-visibility traffic patrols dedicated to catching and correcting instances of distracted driving, before they lead to tragedy.The department says that distracted driving has risen in prominence to become a leading contributor to traffic accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports 3,142 deaths and 424,000 injuries in car crashes involving distracted drivers in 2019. Another 3,142 deaths were reported in 2020.Distracted driving is defined by the NHTSA as including texting, talking on the...

Find your next career opportunity at the Albany Job Fair!

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Are you looking for a new career opportunity? If the answer is yes, head to the Albany Job Fair at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Latham on April 19, where you will find over 95 companies hiring! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event is free to all job seekers and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is free parking available. For those looking to take public transportation, the hotel is located on CDTA Bus Route #182. Drop off your resume at registration to be scanned and delivered to all exhibitors.For a full list of recruiters, click here. Job seekers who cannot attend the event can send their resumes to [email protected] for scanning and distribution. There are also recruiters accepting online applications.

Schenectady Police investigating shots fired

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady Police are currently investigating a shots fired incident that took place around 5:09 a.m. on Sunday. Police say it appears no one was shot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police working in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood heard what they believed to be several gunshots. They responded to Schenectady and Albany Streets where they found 14 shell casings. Through further investigation, police say they found a car that appeared to be hit by a bullet, as well as a house. Evidence technicians from the Schenectady Police Department processed the scene. No one at this time is in custody.

Miss Adams Diner closes until further notice

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Miss Adams Diner, located at 53 Park Street in Adams, is reportedly closed until further notice. The announcement was made on the Miss Adams Diner Facebook page on March 31. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This is a tough business," read the post. "I'm not going to lie and make up stories but we have been struggling."The diner is owned by Pete Oleskiewicz. Worcester Lunch Car No. 821, where the diner now sits, was delivered to Adams in 1949. The diner opened that same year. Clifton Park holding first-ever restaurant week The owner did not immediately respond to NEWS10 for comment. The phone number for Miss Adams Diner is also disconnected at this time."I will give an update soon," said Oleskiewicz in the Facebook post. "Thank you to all who have patronized the diner and have been so supportive."

New York Recycles! poster contest announced

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Association of Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling (NYSAR3) has announced the New York Recycles! poster contest to promote higher excellence in waste reduction. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade in New York State public and private schools, youth organizations, and home-schooled students are welcome to participate. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Those interested in participating can use the theme description webpage to guide their posters. The themes for this year will be the first R-reduction, and reduce your single use. The winners of the competition will have their artwork featured in the 2024 New York Recycles! calendar, a framed copy of their winning poster, and other prizes. The deadline for poster submissions, which can be received via email, is no later than Wednesday, May 26. Anyone with further questions may call Kelli Timbrook at NYSAR3 at (518) 410-6451.

Listen for St. Louis area tornado siren tests Monday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:45:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Many municipalities in the St. Louis area will be testing their tornado sirens today at 11 a.m. This is part of the regular tests that happen at 11 a.m. on the first Monday of the month.The tests will be happening in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County today. Jefferson County does not have a county-wide tornado siren system, but some cities do conduct monthly tests. Counties in Illinois conduct tests on the first Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now FOX 2 Weather SIGN UP NOW The siren tests are rescheduled if threatening weather is in the forecast for that morning. Severe weather is on many people's minds this Monday. High winds caused significant damage in the St. Louis area Friday. Another round of s...