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Lions at Vikings: What to know ahead of Week 16 matchup

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

What to know when the Vikings host the Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon:Lions at VikingsWhen: 12 p.m. SundayWhere: U.S. Bank StadiumTV: FOXRadio: KFANLine: Lions – 3.0Over/Under: 47.5Keys for the Vikings— The best way for the Vikings to defend this weekend will be by pressuring Lions quarterback Jared Goff. It will be on defensive coordinator Brian Flores to draw up exotic blitz packages that make Goff uncomfortable in the pocket. In the past, Goff has shown that he can be affected by pressure in his face.— On the flip side, the Vikings should be able to attack the Lions downfield when they’re on offense. The last time the teams met, star receiver Justin Jefferson dominated with more than 200 yards receiving. If he can make a similar impact this time, the Vikings will have a pretty good chance at an upset victory.Keys for the Lions— If the Vikings are going to try to pressure Goff, the Lions need to counter by running the ball with regularity. The running back combo of vetera...

NY bill aims to remove insurrectionists from presidential ballot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Colorado’s highest court ruled former President Donald Trump is disqualified from being on the 2024 presidential primary ballot. Here in New York, a new bill would authorize the board of elections or the attorney general in the case of a deadlock, to remove an insurrectionist from the presidential ballot.The legislation is sponsored by Democratic Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A8392"The constitution is very clear," said Dinowitz. "The 14th amendment, 3rd section talks about people who commit insurrection to not be able to run for office."Colorado’s Supreme Court argued former President Donald Trump engaged in an insurrection on January 6th, 2021. However Trump said on Truth Social, “ I'm not an insurrectionist.”Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt released a statement saying in-part, “Whether you like Donald Trump or hate him, the right to approve or disapprove of candidates should lie solely with the voters…. The only ...

Cleanup underway at Maple Ave Bridge in Glenville

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Crews are preparing to remove the tractor-trailer that struck the Maple Ave Bridge on Thursday evening. Officials decided it was safe to move forward after finding no remnants of fuel inside the trailer. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The bridge was struck around 6:30 p.m. The tractor-trailer was carrying compressed fuel. The crash resulted in an explosion, which could be felt as far away as Clifton Park and was visible on radar. Town Supervisor Chris Koetzle confirmed there were 45 canisters of compressed natural gas and said it was "a pretty volatile situation".The driver, 60-year-old Sylvester Basil Jr. of Texas, suffered third-degree burns on his hands and face. He was airlifted to the Westchester Medical Center. The bridge is one of two in Glenville that has been hit more than a dozen times in recent years. "It is clear that what the State did at the Glenridge Road Bridge has lessened the impact there, ...

Rosendale hosts Cannabis Growers Holiday Showcase

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- During Christmas Eve and New Years Eve weekends, Rosendale is hosting their inaugural Cannabis Growers Showcase. A press release says it's a prelude to Rosendale's first cannabis dispensary. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The showcase takes place at the former Stone Krafters building at 2223 Route 32 inKingston. It starts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11 a.m. on both weekends, ending at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 6 p.m. on Sundays. That's December 22 to December 24, and again December 29 to December 31.THe Cannabis Growers Holiday Showcase Year’s Eve features products from local, licensed farmers like Flowerhouse, American Oil Seed, Genna & Co., Clear Natural, and Honey & Gold. They're selling flower, pre-rolls, gummies, vapes, and other green merch for those over 21. Office of Cannabis Management issues recall on gummies Ornamented for the season, the site will house the first lic...

One still missing a week after abrupt St. Louis nursing home closure

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — One person is still missing a week after the abrupt closure of St. Louis' largest nursing home left roughly 170 residents scattered at new facilities throughout the city, a state health department spokeswoman confirmed Friday.Many patients left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing when Northview Village Nursing Home shuttered without warning last week, creating confusion and spurring outrage among residents and their families.St. Louis police have been alerted about the final resident who remains unaccounted for, Health and Senior Services Department spokesperson Lisa Cox said in a Friday email. City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source Cox said Northview Village also has surrendered its license to operate, which will end the company's contracts with Medicare and Medicaid.A person answering the phone said staff of Healthcare Accounting Services, which owns Northview Village and several other St. Louis residential homes...

Mizzou vs Illinois 'Braggin' Rights' game extended to 2029

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

ST. LOUIS - On Friday, the University of Missouri and the University of Illinois announced a six-year extension for the annual "Braggin' Rights" game.The Tigers will now face the Fighting Illini through 2029 in St. Louis at the Enterprise Center.“The Braggin’ Rights Game is a staple on Mizzou’s calendar every season and a historic rivalry that matters to our fans,” said Missouri Director of Athletics Desiree Reed-Francois. “We embrace our opportunities to hold events in St. Louis. That’s why it’s important to extend the series with Illinois at Enterprise Center so our fans can continue to enjoy one of the most electric atmospheres in all of college basketball.” City officials saw bodycam footage after police SUV crashed into bar – Source The rivalry game has been played between the two universities for the last 43 years. The first "Braggin' Rights" game was played on Dec. 10, 1980.“The St. Louis region has produced outstanding Illini student-athletes for many years, and with thous...

Uphill climb: Bluebird Backcountry couldn’t surmount distance from Denver

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

Startup ski mountain Bluebird Backcountry announced in July that it won’t operate this winter after three seasons running a lift-less resort on a ranch near Steamboat Springs. It never could quite solve the real estate puzzle.Jeff Woodward, a 40-year-old Boston native, spent the last six years building the backcountry-only ski area with his cofounder Erik Lambert. The business raised $2 million from investors.But Bluebird’s insurmountable hurdle was the three-hour drive from Denver, Woodward said. The addition of some overnight lodging this past season, in the form of trailers and yurts, wasn’t enough to overcome it.Woodward talked with BusinessDen about the fatal flaw of the business and what he learned along the way.The following transcript was edited for clarity.BusinessDen: How close were you to pushing into the black?Jeff Woodward: At the current location (in between Kremmling and Steamboat), about two more years. If we had closer real estate, a year. If we had a location withi...

Homeless infant dies on bus bench near LAX

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

An infant girl died near LAX in Westchester Friday morning.The baby, a 1-year-old girl, died due to cardiac arrest near the intersection of South Sepulveda and Century boulevards at about 10 a.m., according to Los Angeles Police Department Detective Borihan.Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Brian Humphrey said the initial call was made at 9:37 a.m., though the relationship of the caller to the child is unknown.The caller attempted CPR until the LAFD arrived to take over, but they declared the person dead.KFI reporter Steve Gregory said on X, formerly Twitter, that "the child died on a bus bench," adding that "the infant, her sister, and mother [are] all homeless."The mother is being interviewed by detectives, while the other child is in the custody of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services.Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

DUI charges filed in crash involving Ventura County Sheriff's deputy and K9 partner

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

The driver of a vehicle that struck a Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputy's SUV earlier this month has been charged with driving under the influence, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office has announced.Gerardo Israel Escalante, 34, of Santa Paula, faces felony charges for the crash which sent a Sheriff's Office vehicle off the side of the road and down a rocky cliff only feet away from the waterline.A Ventura County Sheriff's vehicle is seen resting on rocks near the ocean after a crash on Dec. 16, 2023. (VCSO)The crash happened on Dec. 16, just after 8:30 p.m., on Pacific Coast Highway near Deer Creek Road between Malibu and Oxnard.Deputy Kevin Castaneda and sheriff dog Danny were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Both had to be rescued, with Castaneda being transported to the hospital for minor injuries. His K9 partner suffered a cut to the face, officials said.Castaneda and Danny are currently on the mend and expected to be back on the job soon. Escalante was tr...

3 hospitalized, including toddler, after fatal crash on Highway 152 near Gilroy

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:45:13 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was killed after an overnight crash Friday on Highway 152 near Gilroy, according to California Highway Patrol. The multi-vehicle crash happened around 1:30 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Highway 152 and west of Lovers Lane. The driver of a 2010 Chrysler died after crossing over the solid double yellow lines of the highway at an unknown speed, CHP said. The Chrysler went from the eastbound into the westbound lanes where it was on a collision course with a 2018 Audi. CHP seized over 9M lethal doses of fentanyl in Tenderloin in 2023, governor says After the two cars crashed, the Chrysler was flipped onto its roof and was engulfed in flames. First responders arrived at the scene but were unable to get the driver of the Chrysler out of the car. The driver died at the scene.All three occupants, who are all Union City residents, of the Audi were taken to Valley Medical Center in Gilroy. Two adults, ages 30 and 36, sustained moderate injuries. A 1-year-old boy suffere...