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Patrick Maroon believes Stanley Cup window is open with Wild

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

If anyone knows what a Stanley Cup contender looks like, it’s Pat Maroon. He has hoisted the NHL’s most coveted hardware once with the St. Louis Blues and twice with the Tampa Bay Lightning in his professional career. Now he’s hoping to do the same with the Wild.In a move that came as somewhat of a shock to the 35-year-old Maroon, known as the “Big Rig” by teammates for years, the Wild acquired his services from the Lightning on Sunday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft. As surprised as he was after hearing the news, Maroon’s mind immediately shifted to excitement because he believes the Stanley Cup window is open with the Wild.“I think we have a really good hockey club, and I think we can do a lot of good things,” he said. “We’re going to go out there and try to win a Stanley Cup.”The wheels started to turn about a week ago when Wild general manager Guerin initially touched base with Lightning general m...

Police provides updates on fatal Malta crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office has release the identities of the individuals involved in the fatal crash in Malta on Friday afternoon. Police says the motorcyclist who passed away was identified as Anthony J. Mack, 45, of Saratoga Springs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The crash occurred around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Route 9 and Cherry Coke Road. Mack was taken to the Saratoga Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the SUV was treated for minor injuries.Police say investigations into the crash are ongoing. The Sheriff's Collision Reconstruction Unit is working on determining the cause.

Green Mountain Boys take flight for July 4th

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

FAIR HAVEN, Vt. (NEWS10) - Many celebrate Independence Day by fireworks, or by grill. Starting from Fair Haven and moving across parts of Vermont and New York, it happens by air. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Fair Haven Police Department has shared the schedule for the 4th of July flyover schedule. On Tuesday, the Vermont Air National Guard is set to fly over parts of Vermont and New York's North Country. The 134th Fighter Squadron, also known as the Green Mountain Boys, will pass over 19 different communities in just an hour and a half. Everything happening around Lake George in July The schedule is as follows:Colchester, Vt. - 10 a.m.Jefferson, Vt. - 10:03 a.m.Derby, Vt. - 10:09 a.m.Fairlee, Vt. - 10:19 a.m.Hartford, Vt. - 10:22 a.m.Killington, Vt. - 10:25 a.m.Wardsboro, Vt. - 10:31 a.m.Poultney, Vt. - 10:37 a.m.Warren, Vt. - 10:44 a.m.Bristol, Vt. - 10:46 a.m.Milton, Vt. - 10:51 a.m.Alburgh, Vt. - 10:54 a.m.Plat...

Upbeat on the Roof concert series returns to Skidmore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has announced the return of their Upbeat on the Roof concert series. The first performance is set for July 6. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The concerts were originally held on the institute's roof, but as popularity increased every summer, the shows are now presented on the grounds of the museum. The series is celebrating its 22nd season with an all new lineup of regional artists, with the full schedule listed below: 2023 Upbeat on the Roof ConcertsPerformances will be held on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.July 6Blue RangerJuly 13The AgeJuly 20 Hot Club of SaratogaJuly 27 Alex Torres & His Latin OrchestraAugust 3Veena ChandraAugust 10Zan & The Winter FolkAugust 17Nathan Meltz and The House of Tomorrow ACG hosting exhibition to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop This year, Tang Art Educators will be providing craft kits for ...

St. Louis clerk tells armed robber that he didn't pay enough for his cigarettes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of using a gun to steal a pack of cigarettes.The man went into the Phillips 66 located at the intersection of Jefferson and Gravois at around 1 p.m. Thursday, June 29, and asked for a pack of cigarettes. When the clerk told the man the price he took out a small pistol and several dollars from his cross-body bag. The man the placed the money on the counter. Ameren customers still without power in Missouri and Illinois after weekend storms The clerk told the man that he did not leave enough money, according to St. Louis Police. The man gestured with his gun and told the clerk that the money on the counter was all he had and left.The clerk later told his manager about the incident. The manager then got police involved in the investigation.Officers are asking anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers at 1-866-371-8477 to remain anonymous or call them directly at 314-444-2500.

Firework explodes on Illinois man's face; critical condition

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — A man is in critical condition after a firework exploded on his face Sunday night in unincorporated Cary.At around 9:15 p.m., authorities responded to a residence in the 24400 block of Hickory Nut Grove Road on the report of a person seriously injured by a firework.Officers arrived and found a 58-year-old man in and out of consciousness.Police believe the man was detonating numerous commercial-rated fireworks for a party.At some point, a firework did not discharge as expected after it was lit. Police said the man looked into the tube and the firework discharged, striking and exploding on contact with his face.The man sustained major injuries to the head and became unconscious. He was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville in critical condition. Clydesdales circle Wrigley Field for ‘Folds of Honor’ Criminal charges are possible, police said.

Illinois State Police have a new website for crime statistics

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois State Police (ISP) launched a new website for Illinois residents to view Illinois crime statistics Saturday.According to an ISP press release, as part of the Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting (I-UCR) Program, the Crime in Illinois Online website serves as the state repository for crime statistics to provide reliable information for use in law enforcement.“The new Crime in Illinois Online website helps meet the growing demand for crime data andtransparency,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Legislators, media, academia and the publiccan use this data to drive public safety priorities and decisions as crime fluctuates from year-to-year in communities across Illinois.” Violent crime in Peoria up, shooting incident trend down according to 2022 report Information on the site includes crime rates per county, the type of offenses, trends, andmore.The I-UCR program adopted the National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS) in 2021 to match the FBI...

University City starting downed limb curb pickup today, power restoration continues

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. - Locals in University City can place any downed tree limbs at their curb for pick-up starting Monday.The area was hit especially hard by storms on Saturday. Officials shared that crews will be out in the coming weeks to pick up debris, but it could take a few weeks to get it all. Frustration, grief over child’s death following delayed emergency response A large portion of UCity is still without power Monday morning.  A city official explained that more than 600 Ameren linemen are working to restore power and remove downed lines.

Man arrested following 'random' violent assault in Baldwin Park

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

A suspect seen on video punching a man in Baldwin Park last month was arrested over the weekend, authorities said.The incident occurred around 7:23 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at Lubican Street near Merced Avenue, according to the surveillance video posted to the Baldwin Park Police Department's Instagram page and the BPPD's Lt. Leon.The video showed the victim walking past a parked vehicle when the suspect, identified by police as Manuel Alejandro Valenzuela, jumped out of the passenger side of the vehicle and punched him in the head. An assault suspect is seen in an image provided by the Baldwin Park Police Department on July, 2, 2023. The victim quickly got up and was punched again by the attacker as he was putting his hat back on. The victim didn't go down after the second punch and put his hands up in an apparent attempt to defend himself from any further attacks when the video cuts off. Manuel Alejandro Valenzuela is seen in this image provided by the Baldwin Park Police Depart...

DA to seek death penalty in deputy's killing in Lake Elsinore

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:59:34 GMT

Prosecutors announced Monday that they plan to seek the death penalty for Jesse Ceazar Navarro, who allegedly shot and killed Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Darnell Calhoun in Lake Elsinore earlier this year.The Jan. 13 shooting in the 18500 block of Hilldale Lane killed the 30-year-old Calhoun. Navarro also fired at another deputy who came to Calhoun's aid, prosecutors said in a news release. Due to Navarro's charges — murder of a peace officer and discharge of a firearm from a vehicle with intent to kill — he is eligible for the death penalty if convicted.Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said in a statement that he'd "met with experienced prosecutors to examine and discuss related evidence before making the decision to pursue the death penalty." ‘Rest in peace, Deputy Calhoun’: Riverside County deputy laid to rest after being killed in line of duty “Deputy Calhoun showed incredible courage during a terrifying situation that unfolded in a matter of seconds,” Hes...