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Johnstown funeral home director faces sentencing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Brian Barnett, the Johnstown funeral home director who mishandled human remains will now spend two to seven years in prison. Barnett was the previous owner and director of the Ehle-Barnett Funeral Home. He pleaded guilty, in March, to grand larceny, concealment of a human corpse, improper burial, scheme to defraud and operating a funeral firm without a funeral firm to be registered. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The families, whose loved ones were mistreated by Barnett, spoke directly to him in the courtroom about the pain they've experienced. “Brian Barnett stole the peaceful passing of my wonderful 86-year-old mother from me, I am still horrified that he could treat my mother and myself like this.” Others described the betrayal they felt when Barnett's actions came to light. “When we paid our respects to deceased friends at Brian’s funeral home, my brother was only feet away, in that garage,...

Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival returning to Oak Hill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

OAK HILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival will be returning to Oak Hill. The first day of performances is scheduled for July 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The festival, which first began in 1984, will feature over 40 musical acts spread across six stages. The event will also hold workshops and demonstrations, including a music academy program for kids. Vendors from throughout the Northeast will offer an assortment of food, beverages, and crafts. Attendees with a full-festival ticket will be able to camp at the event as well. NYS Baseball Hall of Fame Museum in Gloversville sets opening date The festival will kick off on July 12 with early camping set up starting at 7 a.m. and an open mic being held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Stage performances begin July 13 and will run through July 16, with the full lineup listed below: 2023 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival LineupJuly 13 - 12 p.m. to after 12 a.m. Host ba...

SPD: Officer impersonation scam in Schenectady

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department has been notified of a recent scam where someone calls and claims to be a member of the Department, using an active officer's name. The scammer is reportedly telling others that they are involved in a "legal matter" in an attempt to get them to talk. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Victims have been given a number to call back, numbers that do not belong to the Schenectady Police Department. Police are currently investigating the origins of these calls, which do not appear to be from the area.If you receive a call like this, you're asked to contact (518) 630-0911.

Man accused of assaulting police officer during domestic disturbance call

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A University City man is in custody for allegedly attacking a police officer with a pole when the officer intervened in a fight between the man and his son.According to a report filed by the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, the incident occurred on June 17 at a residence on Hoyt Drive. The responding officer was notified of an argument and physical altercation involving a father and son.When the officer arrived, police claim he attempted to break up the fight and deployed his Taser on the father twice, but that did not work. The man ran to the side of the home and the officer chased after him. The father had armed himself with a five-foot metal pole and began swinging it at the officer. Crews investigating home explosion in Granite City, Illinois The officer unholstered his gun and ordered the man to drop the metal pole. The man continued swinging the pole but eventually dropped it. The officer tried to apprehend the father, but he went into the r...

Colorado Springs mass shooter pleads guilty; defendant called a 'monster' who hunted LGBTQ+ patrons

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Victims called the Colorado Springs mass shooter a “monster” who hunted down LGBTQ+ patrons in a calculated attack last year that killed five people, as the suspect faced life in prison after pleading guilty Monday to murder and other charges.Anderson Lee Aldrich pleaded guilty to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder. Aldrich also pleaded no contest to two hate crimes, one a felony and the other a misdemeanor. “This thing sitting in this court room is not a human, it is a monster,” said Jessica Fierro, who’s daughter’s boyfriend was killed that night. “The devil awaits with open arms.”The guilty plea comes just seven months after the shooting and spares victim’s families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial. People in the courtroom wiped away tears as Judge Michael McHenry explained the charges and read out the names of the victims.The father of a Club Q bartender said Daniel Aston had been in the prime of his life when...

Patti LaBelle stumbles during Tina Turner tribute at the BET Awards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

The BET Awards took place on Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and one performance, in particular, has everyone talking. Patti LaBelle performed a tribute to the late Tina Turner, but it went awry when she sang Turner's classic "The Best." "I'm trying, y'all," she told the audience as she stumbled over a portion of the hit song. The Hollywood Reporter said the icon tripped over the words because audience members blocked her view of the teleprompter. "Whatever, I can't see the words. I don't know," LaBelle sang as she powered through.It seemed that was the issue, according to one user on Twitter. "Ya'll Patti couldn't see the teleprompter because our section was standing in front of it. OMG," the text on the user's video read. Home viewers of the ceremony took to social media to weigh in on the mishap. "Patty Labelle really just p---ed me -- off .. like y’all couldn’t find anybody who knew the words .. she had plenty of time to practice. Did y’all ask her to do it ...

YouTuber 'MrBeast' says he declined invitation to go on Titan submersible

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

YouTuber MrBeast said he declined a spot on the Titan submersible before the tragic trip that killed five people, according to a Sunday tweet.The YouTuber and philanthropist, whose legal name is James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, revealed he was invited earlier in the month, but he said no.In the tweet, Donaldson posted a text message from an unknown sender saying, "The team would be stoked to have [him] along.""Kind of scary that I could have been on it," Donaldson wrote.US YouTube personality Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, arrives for the 36th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on March 4, 2023. (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)Officials said OceanGate's Titan submersible imploded while visiting the wreckage of the Titanic, resulting in the deaths of OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush and four other people.Donaldson isn't the only one who declined a spot on the submersible. Las Vegas businessman Jay Bloom said h...

Taylor Carter Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Pearblossom Highway [Llano, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

T-Bone Crash near Antelope Highway Leaves Four InjuredLLANO, CA (June 26, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a two-vehicle crash on Pearblossom highway claimed the life of Taylor Carter.The accident happened on May 21st, at around 1:10 a.m. at the intersection of Pearblossom (18) Highway and the Antelope (138) Highway.According to reports, two vehicle collided on the highway. The impact of the collision caused five people, including two juvenile, to be injured.Emergency crews at the site of the collision pronounced 23-year-old Taylor Carter dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics transported the four other injured victims to a local hospital for treatment.Following the crash, crews shut down the area surrounding the incident and diverted traffic. They performed cleanup and preliminary duties before reopening the road.At this time, the conditions of the four other victims is unknown. However, officials will release more information once it becomes available.No additional informatio...

Adrian Hyder and Darian Torrence Killed in Fiery Car Accident on Carey Avenue [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

Three Pronounced Dead after Stolen Car Collision near Winning WayLAS VEGAS, NV (June 26, 2023) – Saturday, Adrian Hyder, Darian Torrence and one other were killed in a fiery car accident on Carey Avenue.Police responded to the scene around 10:27 p.m., near Winning Way on June 10th.Per reports, the driver of a 2021 Kia Forte was traveling east at a high rate of speed on Carey Avenue. There, the Kia struck a mid 2000s Nissan Titan pickup-truck that was turning onto Carey Avenue.Upon impact, the Nissan caught fire, causing fatal injuries to its driver. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced three victims, the Nissan driver, 15-year-old Hyder and 15-year-old Torrence dead at the scene.The Kia Forte also sustained significant front-end damage. Additionally, another male teenager sustained significant but non life-threatening injuries.Following preliminary duties, officers say the Kia was reported to be stolen earlier that day. At this time, an active investigation to determine mo...

One Injured in Semi-Truck Accident on Highway 58 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:17 GMT

Truck Collision near Broome Road Left One HospitalizedBAKERSFIELD, CA (June 26, 2023) – Thursday afternoon, a traffic accident involving two semi-truck on Highway 58 left at least one person injured.Fire personnel responded to the collision around 12:30 p.m. along Highway 58, just east of Broome Road.Upon arrival, firefighters located one of the drivers suffering from moderate injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for immediate treatment.According to the investigators, a semi-truck carrying produce collided with a semi-truck hauling wine parked on the highway shoulder.Consequently, the impact caused one of the vehicles to catch on fire. The fire also spread on a grassy hillside in the area.Fire units eventually extinguished the grassfire and were limited to about 3 acres of land. In addition, Caltrans reopened one eastbound lane of Highway 58 after the crews cleared out the scene.No further details regarding the Highway 58 semi-truck accident have been released to th...