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DOJ: Schenectady man sexually exploited child for 7 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man pleaded guilty to five counts of sexually exploiting a child on Monday. Terence Wilson, 40, admitted to sexually exploiting the child from the time they were approximately 8 to approximately 15 years old, per the Department of Justice (DOJ). Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, as part of his guilty plea, Wilson also admitted to creating approximately 50 videos depicting the abuse. He is set to be sentenced on November 9 and faces a term of 25 to 35 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, restitution to the victim, and a post-imprisonment term of supervised release between five years to life.

Off the Beaten Path: The Country Drive-In

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At The Country Drive-In, their motto is every day is an ice cream day. For more than 50 years, the seasonal eatery with the iconic red white and blue umbrellas has been serving up a slice of nostalgia. Off the Beaten Path: Gracie’s Luncheonette The owner, Lena Riberdy, has been working at the drive in since she was 14. She says 35 years later this place still feels like home.“I graduated from high school. I went to college and I just never left here. I love it, this place is like everything to me, I put my heart and soul into it,” said Lena. Off the Beaten Path: The Wind-Chill Factory and Mini Golf Their lobster rolls, hot or cold, have recently gained notoriety after it made its way on a list of 'best lobster rolls' in the area. The Country Drive-In opened for the season in April and will close in October. According to their website, they’re open every day of the week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting. The Country Drive-In is located at 1...

5 things to know this Tuesday, August 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy first day of August! Per Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth, we can expect to kick off the new month with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the low to mid-70s. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A woman was taken to the hospital after her car fell into a sinkhole in the city of Schenectady on Monday. Also, two Latham residents were arrested and accused of unlawful surveillance, one being an employee of the City School District of Albany, and another being involved in local youth sports. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. 1 woman injured after car goes into sinkhole in SchenectadyA woman was taken to the hospital after her car fell into a sinkhole in the city of Schenectady on Monday. Police said the sinkhole developed just after 3 p.m. at the intersection of McClellan Street and Eastern Avenue.2. No injuries after alleged HAZMAT situa...

Johnny Johnson execution taking place tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

BONNE TERRE, Mo. - Missouri Governor Mike Parson says the state will move forward with the execution of a man who abducted and killed a 6-year-old girl in Valley Park.Johnny Johnson is scheduled to be put to death Tuesday night by lethal injection for the murder of six-year-old Casey Williamson. It's a case that's haunted St. Louis for more than two decades.The last was photo taken of Casey was 36 hours before her death, singing songs at church. Johnson kidnapped the little girl from her home in Valley Park on July 26, 2002. He was 24 at the time.He murdered her inside an abandoned glass factory along the Meramec River after she fought back against him attempting to sexually assault her. After a huge search, Casey's body was found in a pit less than a mile from her home, buried beneath rocks and debris.Last week marked the 21st anniversary of Casey Williamson's disappearance and death. The judge who sentenced Johnson in 2005 told the court it was "perhaps the most heinous crime" he ...

30 years later: Remembering a key date from the Great Flood of 1993

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Tuesday marks 30 years since a turning point of sorts for St. Louis in "The Great Flood of 1993." On Aug. 1, 1993, the Mississippi River peaked at a crest of 49.6 feet in Downtown St. Louis, its highest point in modern U.S. history and nearly 20 feet above flood stage. Though flood conditions plagued St. Louis and much of the Midwest for several months, the turn to August marked unprecedented levels of flooding. The National Weather Service reports the flooding led to a river flow rate of around 1.08 million cubic feet of water every second on Aug. 1, enough to fill Busch Stadium II from the bottom to the top in around 70 seconds. Overnight carjacking attempt in St. Louis foiled by disconnected battery In present day, a plaque on stairways of the Gateway Arch National Park marks approximately where Mississippi River water reached at its highest level ever. It wouldn't be until Oct. 7, 1993, that the Mississippi River dropped below flood stage in St. Louis. At that poi...

Riverview Gardens School District hosting 'Back to School Bash' tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Riverview Gardens School District is holding a back to school bash Tuesday night.Students can get free backpacks and school supplies, as well as free haircuts and food. There will also be registration assistance and community resources. Overnight carjacking attempt in St. Louis foiled by disconnected battery It's from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Riverview Gardens High School.

Several communities celebrating 'National Night Out' Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Neighborhoods and the police who protect and serve them are coming together to stand up against crime.University City, Lincoln County, St. Charles, East St. Louis, and other areas are celebrating 'National Night Out.' The tradition started in the late 60s and early 70s with the development of neighborhood watches. Overnight carjacking attempt in St. Louis foiled by disconnected battery The goal is to help people be aware of what's going on in their area and meet their local first responders. University City is also hosting a 'back to school rally' at the same time. 

Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts today for losing Mega Millions Tickets

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you lose out on winning a billion dollars in Tuesday night's Mega Millions lottery, Krispy Kreme has a consolation prize.Instead of a stack of dough, you get a donut. Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight Krispy Kreme is giving a free glazed donut Tuesday and Wednesday to customers who bring in a Mega Millions ticket for Tuesday night's drawing. Krispy Kreme says lottery losers are winners when they eat one of their warm glazed donuts.

Person shot outside of Ferguson church overnight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A person was shot in Ferguson overnight.The shooting happened in front of the 'Ferguson Church of The Nazarene 'on the 1300 block of Elizabeth Avenue. No other details have been released at this time. Pee-wee Herman star Paul Reubens dies at age 70 after cancer fight FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Broncos Mailbag: How much is to be expected of rookies Marvin Mims Jr., Drew Sanders and Riley Moss?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:35:38 GMT

Denver Post Broncos writer Parker Gabriel posts his Broncos Mailbag periodically during the season. Click here to submit a question.Who is No. 1 on the running backs depth chart?— David W. Mensing, Colorado SpringsHey David, thanks for getting us going this week. If Javonte Williams is healthy, he’s No. 1 on the depth chart. The question is what exactly his work load will look like come Week 1. Williams was in pads with the rest of the Broncos on Monday, though the team didn’t do any live tackling as it transitions into fully padded work. Williams and Samaje Perine figure to be the top pair, but the No. 3 job is shaping up to be interesting. Tony Jones Jr. has experience and has played for coach Sean Payton in the past, but keep an eye on college free agent Jaleel McLaughlin. He and Tyler Badie each have burst and big-play ability.Rosters fluctuate and flex over the course of a season, but Denver’s cleanest configuration to start the season when it cuts down to 53 players from...