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Gypsy Blanchard to be released from prison on parole in December

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KOLR) — Gypsy Blanchard has been granted parole and is scheduled to be released in December, the Missouri Department of Corrections confirmed. Blanchard, 32, pleaded guilty to murder in 2016 for her role in the killing of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard. Gypsy was sentenced to 10 years in prison but has been granted early release.  Gypsy Rose Blanchard is now married despite still being in prison The Greene County case attracted a national spotlight and inspired documentaries and an eight-episode miniseries on Hulu. Gypsy’s attorneys say her mother abused her and held her prisoner for years as part of an elaborate fraud scheme. They say the abuse included Blanchard’s mother isolating her, forcing her to use a wheelchair and subjecting her to unnecessary medical procedures. The Louisiana native advanced the lies by claiming they were Hurricane Katrina survivors and Gypsy’s medical records had been destroyed in the storm. In June of 20...

Hastings Creamery being sued, allegedly owes $800k to Minnesota dairy farm

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

The recently-shuttered Hastings Creamery is being sued by a Minnesota dairy farm for failing to pay for over $800,000 worth of milk it received.Valley Acres Dairy, located in Lewiston, Minn., filed a lawsuit this month alleging the Hastings Creamery failed to pay for milk it ordered to the tune of $814,387.03, according to court documents.Hastings Creamery received the milk between April 1 and Aug. 15 of this year, “but failed to pay in full, thereby breaching the parties’ agreement,” per the complaint.The Dakota County lawsuit lists the creamery, owners Justin Malone, Peter Mursu, Tim Anderson and Bryce Blickenstaff and Glenwood State Bank as defendants.According to the complaint, Mursu said Valley Acres Dairy had not been paid because the bank “took money out of Hastings Creamery’s producer payroll account and moved it to an account Hastings Creamery could not access.”The lawsuit alleges that the bank “knew or had reason to know Hastings Creamery was not paying sellers for their m...

Gophers football vs. Louisiana: Keys to game, how to watch, who has the edge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

LOUISIANA vs. MINNESOTAWhen: 11 a.m. SaturdayWhere: Huntington Bank StadiumTV: Big Ten NetworkRadio: KFAN, 100.3 FMWeather: 75 degrees, sunny, 6 mph north windBetting spread: Minnesota, -11Records: Minnesota gave up a 21-point lead to Northwestern last week to fall to 2-2 this season. Louisiana improved to 3-1 with a 45-38 win over Buffalo last Saturday. The Ragin’ Cajuns’ only loss is to fellow Sun Belt Conference opponent Old Dominion in Week 2.History: The Gophers is 3-0 against Louisiana, with three straight victories from 2001-03. The school was formerly known as Louisiana Lafayette.Key matchup: Gophers back seven vs. themselves. The U pass defense has allowed at least 400 yards passing in each of the last two games. DC Joe Rossi said defenders are chasing laser beams as if they’re house cats and not staying discipled. “We can’t chase plays,” he said.Who has the edge?Gophers offense vs. Louisiana defense: After a poor outing against North Carolina, Gophers QB Athan Kaliakmanis ...

Knox tavern permanently closing its doors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

KNOX, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Joe’s Township Tavern, located at 1412 Township Road in Knox, is permanently closing. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on September 18. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We are sad to announce that as of September 30, the tavern will be permanently closing," read the post. "With Nadia’s health concerns, it is too much stress to keep the tavern open."The tavern is owned by Joe Conklin and Nadia Raza. Raza used to own the Pakistani restaurant Curry Patta in Altamont before it closed to relocate in November 2022. Farm-to-table restaurant, Coray Kitchen, opening in Delmar "We are hoping to open Curry Patta in the future at some point and Nadia is actively searching for a location," said the post.Joe's Township Tavern opened for business in December 2022. For the last few nights, the restaurant will be serving Pakistani cuisine.

Schenectady man arrested for 2022 shooting in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man has been arrested following an investigation into a 2022 shooting that took place in Albany, according to the Albany Police Department. Felipe Ermolenko, 22, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On September 2, 2022 at 12 a.m., police responded to the area of Manning Boulevard and Lark Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of gunfire and a 23-year-old woman who had sustained a gunshot wound to her back. The victim was tended to by emergency medical personnel on the scene before being transported to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The police investigation determined that Ermolenko reportedly fired multiple rounds from a 9mm handgun at the victim's car. Albany Police investigate series of Lark St. incidents Ermolenko was arrested on September 27 and was charged with second-degree attempted m...

Lake Luzerne library closed for now, two-thirds of staff out

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rockwell Falls Public Library has closed to the public of Lake Luzerne, effective this week. The decision comes following the departure of many members of library staff - and is the latest chapter in a long and hard year for the small library. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The library announced on Wednesday that it would remain closed until further notice, after losing two-thirds of its staff. Those out of the library include its director, Courtney Kier, who in May spoke out against a discussion on banning books at the library. Kier was accused of selecting books for circulation that promoted a "specific agenda" by an unnamed member of the library board.In an announcement on the library website, the library stated that no fines or late fees would be imposed on materials during the closure. Patrons with items out are asked to only return items they checked out from Rockwell Falls Public Library, r...

Five men arrested as part of a multi-state theft ring in central Illinois

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Bloomington Police Department arrested five men for their alleged involvement in a multi-state auto theft ring last Friday.According to Bloomington Public Information Officer Bryce Janssen, the five Texas men were all charged in McLean County Circuit Court with seven counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle worth more than $25,000.The five men were:Carlos Guzman-Toledo, 48.Anthony Gomez-Gomez, 34.Henry Gomez-Gomez, 41.Jesus Arriaga, 36.Geovany Alvarez, 21.Bloomington police were notified that an auto-theft ring that was operating out of several states, including Texas and Wisconsin, was currently in the area. They were allegedly using social media to sell stolen cars, Janssen said.On Sept. 22, Bloomington officers executed a search warrant in Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Bloomington, located at 1 Lyon Court, at approximately 1:45 a.m. One of the men was arrested in his room, while the other four were arrested either outside the building or in a ho...

Six Flags unveils 'Rookie Racer': a kid-friendly coaster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Tim Ezell takes on the new roller coaster "Rookie Racer" at Six Flags. It offers the appearance of a big, intense coaster while maintaining a kid-friendly appeal that young riders are sure to enjoy. The top speed is 27 mph. The coaster features exciting elements like climbs, dips, S curves, and even a horizontal loop, all designed with kids in mind. It provides plenty of fun without being overly intense. The Rookie Racer is tailored for kids measuring over 36 inches in height. Additionally, there's the option to run it for a single lap, which is particularly useful when there's a long line. However, most riders get the chance to experience it twice, adding to the enjoyment. Riders often come in, thinking their ride is over, only to be thrilled by a second round. 

How would a government shutdown impact Coloradans?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

On Sunday morning, many of services of the federal government could be disrupted for the first time since December 2018. In a fight over spending priorities for the next fiscal year, Congress has yet been able to pass a bill to fund the government.During the previous shutdown, garbage overwhelmed national parks, the aviation system was strained, the state’s domestic violence and sexual assault organizations worried about funding and federal employees found themselves furloughed and filing unemployment claims.The deadline for President Joe Biden to sign a bill to avoid a shutdown is midnight on Saturday.If a spending bill isn’t passed, the potential fallout in Colorado includes:• Some federal employees will be furloughed, while others in services deemed essential such as the military, federal law enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration will work without pay.• Airport travelers could face longer TSA wait times if fewer unpaid employees clock into work.• ...

National parks, and those who count on them, brace for possible shutdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:57:00 GMT

PHOENIX — It’s wedding season at Acadia National Park in Maine, and Tabitha Brown can barely keep up with the demand for her “luxury picnics” — Champagne and charcuterie served seaside.The fall rush around Acadia helps workers survive winter’s lean months. But that’s all at risk if a government shutdown forces America’s national parks and monuments to lock their gates, scuttling millions of vacations and school trips and costing tourist towns from the Everglades to Yellowstone to Death Valley an estimated $70 million a day.“I don’t know what anybody would do,” said Brown, who holds 90% of her picnics inside Acadia. “If the park shuts down, nobody wants to come. It would be tragic.”It would also be the fourth time in a decade. Business owners and workers say that recurrent shutdowns have become a new kind of disaster alongside the floods, wildfires and hurricanes that come with living at the doorstep of a natural wonder.“I’m getting to the point where it’s just part of the busi...