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Learn the truth behind 'Last of the Mohicans' in Lake George

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This August, the history of the French & Indian War comes alive in a historical program focusing in on a famous film. Skidmore College Professor Dr. Nick Junkerman is set to give a talk on "The Last of the Mohicans." Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! At 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, Dr. Junkerman will present "James Fenimore Cooper: History & Fiction in 'The Last of the Mohicans'" at Fort William Henry Conference Center. Originally published in 1826, the novel by James Fenimore Cooper tells the story of Lake George's involvement in the French & Indian War. The book and its various adaptations are a common point of reference for visitors to the Lake George region.“Every day, guests come to the Fort William Henry Museum who either read Cooper’s book or saw the movie,” said Fort William Henry CEO Kathy Flacke Muncil. “Our guides separate fact from fiction so visitors leave with a better underst...

Hotel upgrades, rebrands to become The Hotel Saratoga

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The former Best Western Plus in Saratoga Springs has undergone renovations and rebranded to become The Hotel Saratoga. The hotel is located at 3291 South Broadway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The upgrades include new guestroom bathrooms, a redesigned lobby area with a beer and wine bar and restaurant, and a fitness center with new equipment including a Peloton. The hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle service, free breakfast, an outdoor pool, a business center, and conference space.“When we conceived of The Hotel Saratoga, we wanted to shed light on the things that make Saratoga Springs truly unique," said Drew Kifer, managing director of the holding company that owns the property. "Everyone knows about the horse races, an important part of why people visit Saratoga, but that's expected. We’re excited to share some of the unexpected and even quirky parts of Saratoga history via art ...

Police investigate fatal New Scotland crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

NEW SCOTLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are investigating a fatal car crash that took place on Upper Flat Rock Road in New Scotland on Sunday. Police say, David Loucks, 25, of Schenectady, was declared dead at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say they responded to the crash around 3:32 p.m. for reports of a car going off the road into a tree. Life-saving measures were performed but were unsuccessful. The car Loucks was driving was the only car involved in the crash.

Helmet to perform at Empire Live

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Empire Live announced they will be hosting a performance by alternative metal band Helmet. The show is set for October 3 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Best known for their songs "Unsung", "Wilma's Rainbow" and "Milquetoast", the band has released eight studio albums, with their ninth record "Left" scheduled to be released in November. Helmet will be joined by special guest Soul Blind as part of their "Look Left" tour. Empire Live is located at 93 North Pearl Street in Albany. You can buy Helmet tickets on the Ticketmaster website or by visiting the venue's box office.

South Troy Pool closed Monday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The South Troy Pool will be closed on Monday, including swim lessons and other services normally offered. The pool is expected to reopen on Tuesday, according to the Troy Deputy Director of Public Information. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Swim lessons are normally offered from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Troy Pool every summer. Free children's swim lessons are held at the pool from 10 a.m. to noon for beginners and advanced swimmers. Parents looking to register their children to do so in person, or by calling (518) 270-5014.

Violent crash overnight in north St. Louis kills one and injures 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One person was killed, and two others were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight in north St. Louis.The Accident Reconstruction team from the St Louis Police Department is doing the investigation since the crash involved a fatality. That investigation still ongoing.The wreck happened at the Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue intersection, and involved a Dodge Charger, a Ford Focus, and a smaller U-Haul truck. Police got the original call for the crash shortly before 2:00 a.m. Boat runs aground at Lake of the Ozarks, strikes home Police shared that the Charger was west on West Florissant when it hit the Ford Focus which was south on Riverview. Then authorities explained that the Charger hit the U-Haul truck which was east on West Florissant.The crash sent the Focus into concrete barriers just outside a church. The male driver of that car, who has yet to be identified by police, was killed. He was pronounced dead at the scene.The driver ...

Authorities investigating after man and woman found shot to death in Ranchos Palos Verdes 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

Homicide investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are looking into what led up to a deadly double shooting in Rancho Palos Verdes early Monday morning. According to an LASD release, the incident was reported around 6:50 a.m. in the 7000 block of Palos Verdes Drive. The victims, an unidentified man and woman, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Anyone with information is urged to contact the LASD’s Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.

'Keep Families Close’ bill signed into law to help children with incarcerated parents 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

The bill proposed by California Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) that helps incarcerated parents maintain contact with their children and was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday. AB 1226, known as the “Keep Families Close” bill, orders the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to place an incarcerated parent, legal guardian or caregiver of a minor child in the correctional facility closest to their child’s home, a press release from Haney's office said. Included in the bill is the option for already incarcerated parents to request a transfer to the prison closest to their child’s home. The bill does not apply to individuals convicted of violence and sex related offenses that prohibit them from having child visitation rights.  Burglar disguised as deputy attempts to break into Westwood shop Thousands of incarcerated parents across California are placed in a correctional facility more than 500 miles from their children, Haney’s...

Are speed limits really enforced by aircraft?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

You probably grew up spotting the signs from the backseat of your car on family road trips: "Speed enforced by aircraft." As a kid, the idea may have sounded high-tech and intimidating. As an adult, it probably seems more costly and impractical. So do the patrols still happen?The short answer is yes, some units across the country say they still patrol by aircraft, but technological improvements and cost considerations have limited air enforcement. The California Highway Patrol recently explained how their unit works, in an effort to dispel anyone who may have thought a helicopter was about to touch down on the highway next to them. Do you know why traffic lights are red, yellow, and green? "CHP fixed-wing airplanes will partner with CHP ground units. Several patrol cars will be staged at a specific location along the right-hand shoulder of the freeway waiting for communication from CHP Air. The aircraft uses markings along the right-hand shoulder to mark and measure distance," CH...

Woman killed in apparent grizzly bear attack near Yellowstone National Park

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:31:14 GMT

A woman was found dead after an “apparent bear encounter” near Yellowstone National Park in Montana on Saturday.The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) said investigators confirmed grizzly bear tracks at the scene and said the investigation was ongoing. The woman was discovered on the Buttermilk Trail, an area about 8 miles west of West Yellowstone. U.S. Forest rangers of the Custer Gallatin National Forest issued an emergency closure of the area “for human safety.” In this July 6, 2011, file photo, a grizzly bear roams near Beaver Lake in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart, File)“Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded. People venturing into the outdoors should ‘Be Bear Aware,’” the department said in an update on the investigation before listing precautionary steps, including carrying bear spray, traveling in groups in daylight hours, avoiding carcass sites and making noises t...