Home

Gophers men’s basketball adds Howard transfer guard Elijah Hawkins

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

The Gophers men’s basketball program received a commitment from transfer guard Elijah Hawkins on Monday morning.Hawkins helped lead Howard to its first NCAA tournament appearance in 31 years last season. He averaged 13 points and six assists, which ranked 11th in the nation. He also averaged a team-high 1.7 steals and 46.6 percent from 3-point range.Hawkins entered the NCAA transfer portal in mid-April and visited Minnesota in the last week.Hawkins, who is listed at 5-foot-11 and 160 pounds, will help Minnesota replace Ta’Lon Cooper, a point guard who transferred to South Carolina after one season at the U. Minnesota also added Pepperdine point guard Mike Mitchell Jr. in the portal in early April.Hawkins attended Dematha Catholic High School in the Washington D.C. area and was a two-time all-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference selection. He has two season of eligibility remaining for the U.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers men’s basketball picks up commitment fro...

Take a morning walk to see the tulips in full bloom

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday morning, the Empire State Capital Volkssporters walking club is hosting a morning walk to enjoy the spectacular display of tulip gardens in Washington Park. Walkers can choose either a 5K or 10K route that departs from the Albany Corning Preserve Playground. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! All walkers must sign in and pay a $3 walk fee. Sign-in runs from 8:30 to 8:55 a.m. Participants will be able to gaze upon over 150 different varieties of tulips.The annual Tulip Festival will be held on May 13 and 14. The celebration will feature nearly one hundred artisans selling handmade crafts, a fine arts show, a KidZone, entertainment, and more.

Hang Loose Tavern and Grill soon opening in Hagaman

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

HAGAMAN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hang Loose Tavern and Grill is set to open at 712 County Highway 132 in Hagaman, right outside of Galway. The restaurant is opening up in the former Top Notch Tavern location. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hang Loose is owned by Dave and Traci Fisher. Their son Colby Fisher said he will be the executive chef of the restaurant with his fiancé Ashley McIntosh in charge of the front of house operations.Fisher went to BOCES for culinary arts and then worked at The Lone Bull in Lake George and CP's in Hagaman. The family bought Hang Loose in August 2022 and started renovations in September. New owner reviving Chuck’s Store in Galway Fisher said they are currently about 98% done with the renovations. He said the name "Hang Loose" is a tribute to his late grandparents."My grandparents, Nelson and Louise Fisher, helped us run the Fisher farm down in Hagaman," said Fisher. "For 25 years, they traveled t...

Vermont woman airlifted to hospital after crash

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

PERU, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Vermont woman was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire following a car crash on Sunday around 10:51 a.m. Vermont State Police say Mary Butera, 75, appears to be in stable condition at this point in time. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say an initial investigation showed Butera was driving westbound on VT Route 11 when she lost control of her car. Butera crossed the yellow centerline into the eastbound lane, left the roadway, and went through the eastbound embankment, according to police.Police say this crash is still under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Shaftsburry Barracks at (802) 442-5421 (extension 8) and speak with Trooper Ryan Criss.

Arthritis Foundation celebrating 75 years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. Rainbow Doemel, executive director of the Arthritis Foundation's Upstate NY chapter, joined News 10 ABC In The Morning to talk about the resources available to you here in the Capital Region.

Two teens killed, two injured in St. Louis shooting

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Two teenagers died overnight Sunday in a quadruple shooting in the Hyde Park neighborhood of north St. Louis City.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the shooting occurred just after 1:50 a.m. in the 2100 block of Branch Street.Officers found one victim, an 18-year-old female, in the 1900 block of Agnes Street. A second victim, a 17-year-old female, was located inside a residence in the 2000 block of Agnes.A third victim was located lying on the ground in the 2100 block of Branch and pronounced dead at the scene. She was 18. The fourth and final victim, another 18-year-old female, was found dead in the 2000 block of Branch.The first two victims were taken to a local hospital and are said to be in critical condition.“We should not be surprised that they are getting younger and younger," said James Clark, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. He said teen violence is a regional issue and gun crimes are part of a bigger issue.&nbs...

Nikola Jokic’s 53-point performance was brilliant, but he’ll need more help for Nuggets to advance

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

PHOENIX – The first four postseason games between the Nuggets and Suns have been speckled with spectacular performances from the series’ superstars, draped in elite shot-making and accentuated by dramatic swings of momentum.All of which has led to a 2-2 Western Conference semifinals, with neither side able yet to break serve on the other’s home floor.Here’s one twist Denver must ensure becomes only a plot point and not a trend. Top-heavy Phoenix got a timely lift from its supposedly short-handed bench Sunday night, while the theoretically more balanced Nuggets got 53 points and 11 assists from Nikola Jokic and not nearly enough from his supporting cast.What to make of that?If Landry Shamet’s 5-of-7 performance from 3-point range and 19 points overall is a blip on the radar, the Nuggets can live with that.“He gave them a third scoring option and he was a huge part of them winning tonight,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said late Sunday.If his hot shooting and timely buckets from the l...

Several duffy boats burned in Long Beach fire

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

Several small electric boats were burned in a Long Beach fire early Monday, officials said.The incident was first reported as a structure around 1:15 a.m. in the 100 block of Marina Drive, according to the Long Beach Fire Department.Instead, responding firefighters found 12 small duffy boats on fire behind a business.Several docked boats went up in flames near London Boat rentals, which appears to be the company that the boats belong to.The fire was eventually knocked down around 1:40 a.m., officials said.Several boats were damaged and many of them sank. At least eight were believed to be total loss. No injuries were reported during the blaze.Video taken by George Angulo from across Alamitos Bay and shared with KTLA shows heavy smoke and flames from the fire.“The flames were coming up and plumes of smoke,” Angulo told KTLA. He added that he heard what he thought were explosions and eventually heard sirens and saw fire boats respond to the scene.Long Beach fire arson units, as well a...

Investigators examine ideology of Texas gunman: Source

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

Federal officials are looking into whether the gunman who killed eight people at a Dallas-area mall expressed an interest in white supremacist ideology Sunday as they work to discern a motive for the attack, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official cautioned the investigation is in its early stages.Federal agents have been reviewing social media accounts they believe were used by Mauricio Garcia, 33, and posts that expressed interest in white supremacist and neo-Nazi views, said the official, who could not discuss details of the investigation publicly and spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity.Garcia also had a patch on his chest when he was killed by police that read “RWDS,” an acronym for the phrase “Right Wing Death Squad,” which is popular among right-wing extremists and white supremacy groups, the official said.In addition to reviewing social media posts, federal agents have interviewed family members and associates of Garcia to ask about his ideolo...

Oakland: Two people shot while sitting in parked vehicle

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT

OAKLAND — A man and woman were each shot multiple times early Monday as they sat in a parked vehicle in East Oakland, authorities said.Both victims were later reported to be in stable condition.The shooting happened about 12:11 a.m. Monday in the 5400 block of Foothill Boulevard, in the Fairfax area of the city.Authorities said a 29-year-old Oakland man and a 22-year-old San Leandro woman were sitting in a parked SUV when the man, who was in the driver’s seat, got into a dispute with another man who was standing outside. Police did not confirm what the dispute was about or say if the two men knew each other.Police said the man standing outside pulled a gun and began shooting at the man and woman in the vehicle, hitting them both more than once.The suspect fled in a vehicle. Despite being wounded the 29-year-old man was able to drive himself and the woman to a hospital.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Former UC Davis student pleads not guilty in Davis ...