Gophers men’s basketball: Al Nolen shares ‘dark space’ he went through as a player

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Gophers men’s basketball: Al Nolen shares ‘dark space’ he went through as a player Al Nolen spoke from a place of empathy during the radio broadcast of the Gophers men’s basketball game on Dec. 12.Gophers sophomore guard Braeden Carrington had stepped away from the program earlier that day to address his mental health. And just after tipoff, Nolen, the new KFAN analyst, briefly shared his own struggles playing for the Gophers from 2007-11.“It was just being in a dark space,” Nolen later described to the Pioneer Press in a Dec. 15 interview.Nolen said his issues came to a head during his sophomore season in 2008-09, when he felt acute pressure of being a Minnesotan playing for the home-state Big Ten school.“People want to see you do well, obviously,” said Nolen, who attended Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis. “But at the same time, they have a standard for you and what they want out of you as a Division I athlete.”Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson has been sympathetic and supportive to Carrington’s situation, granting him the space he needs.On Wedne...

Sheriff Russo reflects on 48-year career in law enforcement

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Sheriff Russo reflects on 48-year career in law enforcement TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rensselaer County’s top law enforcement officer is stepping down after decades of service to the county. Sheriff Patrick Russo is hanging up his holster and his badge for the final time after 48 years of law enforcement service. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Friends, family, and government officials came out to show their support for a man who never thought he would spend nearly five decades protecting and serving.“It actually started when I had been working for Niagara Mohawk and they had a couple of layoffs, and I wasn't sure if they were going to do another one," said Russo. "I had taken the police exam and I had some interest in becoming an officer and that's just the way it started.Sheriff Russo began his career with the Troy Police Department in the narcotics unit. He says what he learned on the force was instrumental in creating the Sheriff’s narcotic team. “When I came down here originally as the undersh...

NY Independent Redistricting Commission shares update on process

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

NY Independent Redistricting Commission shares update on process ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- New York’s Independent Redistricting Commission held a short meeting in Albany to discuss rehiring staff. The meeting was held just weeks after the state’s highest court ruled the commission must redraw New York’s Congressional lines. Commissioners Ken Jenkins and Charles Nesbitt shared an update on the task of coming up with a Congressional map by the end of February.https://www.news10.com/news/national/ap-new-yorks-high-court-orders-new-congressional-maps-as-democrats-move-to-retake-control-of-us-house/"We’re gonna fulfill the outlines of what’s in the state constitution and present pursuant to court order by February 28th, no later than February 28th which is the exact language in there, to the state legislature a set of congressional lines," explained Jenkins.It is unclear whether the IRC will create a totally new map or base it off the map that was court ordered to be drawn by a special master in 2022.Jenkins said the IRC has all the public input and in...

Hoosick Falls Police Chief announces retirement

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Hoosick Falls Police Chief announces retirement HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- After serving over 40 years in law enforcement, Chief Tim Colaneri announced his plans to retire at the end of 2023. Upon retirement, Sergeant John Hudson will be appointed as the Officer-In-Charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Colaneri started his law enforcement career with the Troy Police Department. He served as an Evidence Technician, a member of the Police Color Guard, a 16-year member of the SWAT Emergency Response Team as a Police Sniper, a Sergeant, and a Detective. Upon retirement from the Troy Police Department in May of 2023, he was appointed the Chief of Police of the Hoosick Falls Police Department. “Even though [Chief Colaneri’s] time leading the HFPD was shorter than we all had hoped, he was able to set a new trajectory quickly and successfully for the department, help us establish short-term and long-term priorities, and work well with our officer...

Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams meets rising star Aneyas Williams

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Pro Football Hall of Famer Aeneas Williams meets rising star Aneyas Williams ST. LOUIS - One already has a gold jacket as a Pro Football Hall of Famer. The other is headed to play under the Golden Dome.It's the story of Aeneas Williams, former St. Louis Rams defensive back, meeting up with Aneyas Williams, a star running back from Hannibal, Missouri. Aneyas is headed to play college football at Notre Dame, but not before meeting Aeneas in St. Louis. The two aren't directly related, and their names are spelled slightly differently. But the younger Aneyas admits his mom was a big St. Louis Rams fan.FOX 2's Martin Kilcoyne has the story of their unique meetup.

Kindyll Wetta providing more scoring punch for No. 8 CU Buffs women’s basketball

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Kindyll Wetta providing more scoring punch for No. 8 CU Buffs women’s basketball Colorado’s Kindyll Wetta drives on UNC’s Delaynie Byrne in Boulder on Dec. 21, 2023.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)In the quest to get better for her junior season with the Colorado women’s basketball team, Kindyll Wetta focused on scoring.Throughout her first two seasons with the Buffaloes, Wetta’s defense and passing were consistent, but scoring was not. Given CU’s high expectations as a team, however, Wetta wanted to make sure she was on the list of dependable weapons.“Coming into the season, I was really focusing on looking for my scoring opportunities more – not because I really wanted to, but because that’s what my team needed from me,” the junior point guard said. “I feel like I’ve been doing a good job of that and still contributing what I have been contributing (for three years).”So far, so good.Wetta’s continued development has been one of the many bright spots for the eighth-ranked Buffs (10-1), who open Pac-12 play against No. 12 Utah (10-2) on Saturday at the CU Ev...

Female LAPD officer sues city after husband sends nude photos of her to co-workers

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Female LAPD officer sues city after husband sends nude photos of her to co-workers A woman has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles one year after her husband was charged with six misdemeanor counts for allegedly sending sexually explicit photos and videos of his wife to his colleagues and other men.Both individuals are police officers with the Los Angeles Police Department.The woman’s lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, “charges the department with sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation and failure to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation,” according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. ‘My own husband is a predator’: LAPD officer accused of sharing explicit photos of his wife with other officers A representative for the city attorney’s office told KTLA that they do not comment on pending litigation.The woman, whose name has not been disclosed, is seeking unspecified damages. In court documents, she has only been identified by her first name and the first initial of her last name, according to the Times.The plaintif...

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Collision on West Clinton Avenue [Fresno, CA]

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Collision on West Clinton Avenue [Fresno, CA] 43-Year-Old Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near North Channing AvenueFRESNO, CA (December 28, 2023) – One woman died Monday night in a pedestrian crash on West Clinton Avenue and North Channing Avenue.At approximately 7:00 p.m., law enforcement arrived at the location. Presently, the circumstances preceding the incident are not fully understood. Reports suggest that medical personnel discovered an injured woman down on the roadway.Given the severity of her condition, emergency crews subsequently declared the 43-year-old female pedestrian deceased at the scene. However, authorities have not disclosed her identity at this time. Simultaneously, the driver involved in the incident stayed at the location and collaborated with the ongoing investigation.Anyone possessing additional details about the pedestrian crash on West Clinton Avenue is urged to promptly reach out to Fresno Officials.Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the victim. Thoughts are with t...

SagriCorn At Kendall’s And Good Clean Fun – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

SagriCorn At Kendall’s And Good Clean Fun – Here’s What’s Popping Up Sagittarius and Capricorns unite. SagriCorn, a comedy show on the cusp of two signs, takes place at Kendall’s Brasserie in Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 4, with happy hour food and drinks, followed by tarot and birth chart readings. Come see J Snow, Mike Perkins, Kate Canter, Bronwyn Watson, Amanda Slater, Emily Maverick, Katie Balen, Melissa Garver and host Alex Cave. Tickets for the show are $5 and can be purchased via Eventbrite and you can also book your Tarot Reading and/or Birth Chart Breakdown in advance. Additional dates include Jan. 18 for Aquarius season, and on Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, Kendall’s will host regular comedy shows.Agnes Restaurant & Cheesery, in Old Pasadena, will launch its Sunday Supper series starting Sunday, Dec. 31, that features a three-course dinner priced at $65 per person. The menu from Executive Chef Thomas Kalb offers a creative interpretation of each week’s Farmer’s Market offerings, through a variety of unique starters, mains and desserts...

Terry Ivory Dead, Nestor Joel Lujan Flores Arrested after DUI Collision on West Freeway [White Settlement, TX]

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:30:44 GMT

Terry Ivory Dead, Nestor Joel Lujan Flores Arrested after DUI Collision on West Freeway [White Settlement, TX] 45-Year-Old Man Killed, 31-Year-Old Man Arrested after DUI Crash near Interstate 30WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX (December 28, 2023) – Terry Ivory died and Nestor Joel Lujan Flores was arrested Saturday night after a DUI collision on West Freeway.Emergency responders arrived at the location around 11:13 p.m., near Interstate 30. Law enforcement received multiple calls reporting a driver slouched over the steering wheel of a gray Kia Forte in a Jack in the Box parking lot, displaying significant front-end damage.Upon reaching the scene, police discovered a lifeless body in the passenger seat. Due to the severity of the individual’s condition, medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased on-site. Subsequently identified as 45-year-old Ivory, the victim’s identity was confirmed by authorities.Authorities also detained the driver, later identified as Flores from Arlington. Investigation revealed that Flores had covered a distance of 40 miles after colliding with the victim,...