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Stillwater: Woman dies after being struck by garbage truck Tuesday morning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

An 81-year-old Stillwater woman was killed Tuesday morning after she was struck by a garbage truck in the 900 block of Willard St. W.The woman was standing in the street at the time of the accident, which was reported at 7:45 a.m., said Police Chief Brian Mueller.The driver of the Waste Management garbage truck, a 46-year-old man from New Richmond, Wis., is cooperating with investigators, Mueller said.“Early stages of the investigation show that it appears to be a tragic accident,” Mueller said.Waste Management officials said they were cooperating with the Stillwater Police Department and Minnesota State Patrol and that any information about the accident would be released by the agencies. “We were sorry to learn of this unfortunate incident,” company officials said in a statement.Police closed the area around Willard and William streets for several hours to investigate.Related ArticlesCrime & Public Safety | Stillwater school mourns 2 girls killed in Afton...

3M announces thousands of layoffs — including 600 in MN — as sales drop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

3M Co. announced on Tuesday that another restructuring plan is in the works in an effort to reduce costs and improve cash flow.In an attempt to make 3M “stronger, leaner and more focused,” the global manufacturer will be cutting around 6,000 jobs worldwide, per a company news release, including about 600 in Minnesota.Most of the positions cut in the state will be corporate jobs in Maplewood, where the company is headquartered, said Tim Post, communications manager for 3M, in an email.This announcement comes on the heels of another round of layoffs the company announced in January, targeting 2,500 manufacturing roles.“To strengthen 3M for the future, today we announced actions that will reduce costs at the corporate center, further simplify and strengthen our supply chain structure, and streamline our go-to-market business models, which will improve margins and cash flow,” CEO Mike Roman said in the release.The company said it expects sales for 2023 to drop between two an...

Plattekill traffic stop yields gun, over two kilograms of cocaine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

PLATTEKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A traffic stop in Plattekill resulted in a drug arrest for three people on Wednesday, April 12. Ronny Mata (38, Hollywood, Florida), Naquon Tucker (43, Troy, New York), and Raul Pena-Barreto (37, Bronx, New York) each face charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, April 12, police were patrolling I-87 in Plattekill, when they saw a BMW driving north in violation of several vehicle and traffic laws. Police identified Mata as the driver and Tucker and Pena-Barreto as passengers. After a canine search of the car, police say they yielded over two kilograms of cocaine, four grams of MDMA, a loaded Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun, and over $4,800. Vermont duo arrested connected to armed home invasion Mata Charges:First-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sellSecond-degree criminal possession of a we...

Vermont duo arrested connected to armed home invasion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Two Rutland residents were arrested in connection to a shooting that happened around 5 a.m. on Monday, according to the Rutland City Police Department. Lisa White, 35, and Anthony Keefe, 20, face several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Officers responded to the first block of Water Street in Rutland for reports of a shooting. They were able to quickly take two suspects into custody, as police say they also found firearms at the scene.Police say an initial investigation unveiled the two committed an armed home invasion of a home on Water Street. Police also say the two started shooting recklessly and hitting area structures. Minor injuries were reported as a result. Duo arrested after Moreau burglary White Charges:Aggravated assaultReckless endangermentFalse information to the policeKeefe Charges:Aggravated assaultWhite and Keefe were released on a citation to appear in court on Tuesday. T...

Tickets on sale now for Lake George Music Festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Music Festival is planning a big year. A total of more than 80 musicians, composers, and radio and podcast hosts are set to bring classical sounds with energetic flare to the village of Lake George this summer. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Tickets went on sale this week for this summer's Lake George Music Festival, set for Aug. 6-17. The price varies depending on what you want out of the festival, and how much music you're interested in enjoying. A full festival pass is priced at $165, and a 3-concert pass at $59. Music and parking passes are for sale through the festival website.Every year, the Lake George Music Festival attracts senior artists and composers who serve as mentors to the student musicians who fill out the ranks. Everyone performs, and every name has a chance to shine across 11 days. This week, the festival announced its list of mentors, as well as featured gu...

Second public meeting scheduled for Troy-Menands Bridge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

TROY/MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The second public forum to discuss the future of the Troy-Menands Bridge has been scheduled. It will be on Wednesday, April 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. It will be hosted by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT). You can follow this link to register. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents, stakeholders and local leaders to hear and discuss options regarding a potential replacement of the bridge, which opened in 1933. Currently, it is a four-lane bridge connecting South Troy and Menands. There are no shoulders and it can be very tight on the bridge. The bridge carries Route 378 over the Hudson.The first meeting was held on Wednesday, November 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Hudson Valley Community College’s Bulmer Telecommunications Center.

Duo arrested after Moreau burglary

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested following a reported home burglary in Moreau, according to New York State Police. Deborah Moses (58, Moreau) and Justin Pardick (40, Wilton) each face multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 5:43 p.m., troopers responded to a home on Hilton Drive in Moreau for a reported burglary in progress. While on their way to the scene, law enforcement was advised the suspects had fled in a car. Troopers eventually found the car on State Route 9 in Ganesvoort and pulled them over. While pulled over, police say they identified the driver as Pardick and the passenger as Moses. Moses was allegedly in possession of multiple controlled substances. NYS surplus vehicle & equipment auction coming to Albany Police say a further investigation found Pardick and Moses entered a Moreau home without permission. They allegedly stole multiple items until they were conf...

Three Utica men arraigned for Saratoga Springs officer-involved shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three Utica men have pleaded not guilty in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Saratoga Springs. Alexander Colon, Christopher Castillo and Darius Wright are each charged with third-degree attempted assault. Police say they were allegedly involved in a fight with Vito Caselnova that quickly evolved into a shooting last November. According to police, once they arrived on scene, they told the men to drop their guns. Caselnova allegedly did not drop his gun, police then fired several shots. The shooting injured both Caselnova and his girlfriend. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Caselnova, a Sheriff's Deputy in Rutland County, was indicted and arraigned last month. He's facing several charges including attempted murder, assault, menacing and possession of a firearm in a sensitive location. He pleaded not guilty to those charges. His trial is slated to begin July 31, 2023. Colon, Cas...

Missouri accepting applications for next round of weed licenses early

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The state of Missouri will begin accepting applications from certain small businesses interested in selling cannabis earlier than expected.The Department of Health and Senior Services announced the application window for the first round of microbusiness licenses will be from July 27 to August 10, 2023. The state originally planned to begin the process in September.There are a limited number of microbusiness licenses available according to the state. They will be issued to marginalized or under-represented individuals to make sure they have the same opportunity to get licenses. New study shows marijuana-related ER visits on rise for older adults There are two types of microbusiness licenses available.Dispensary licenseBusiness is licensed to sell marijuana products for medical or adult useWholesale licenseBusiness is licensed to cultivate or manufacture marijuana products for medical or adult useTo help interested microbusinesses in the process application for...

How gas prices have changed in St. Louis in the last week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:38:34 GMT

Gas prices are showing signs they may have plateaued this week. The cooling off in retail gas prices comes as the price of oil has fallen several dollars compared to this same time last week.The rising cost of gasoline since the start of the year was mostly driven by refinery outages, followed by an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries announcement that major oil-producing countries would curtail production.A gallon of regular gas was $3.67 on average Monday, April 24, according to AAA. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in St. Louis (MO only) metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of April 24. State gas tax data is from World Population Review.St. Louis by the numbers- Gas current price: $3.38--- Missouri average: $3.38- Week change: +$0.03 (+0.9%)- Year change: -$0.50 (-12.9%)- Historical expensive gas price: $4.88 (6/14/22)- Diesel current price: $3.83- Week change: -$0.04 (-1.1%)- Year change: $-0.90 (+-19.0%)- Historical expensive dies...