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AG's office releases report on 2021 death of Dolgeville man

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

DOLGEVILLE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- New York State Attorney General Letita James' Office of Special Investigation released its report on the death of a Dolgeville man in 2021 on Thursday, September 14. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to New York State law, shootings that involve police officers are investigated by the New York State Attorney General's office.According to the OSI's investigation, New York State Police and the Dolgeville Police Department responded to a report of a stabbing at a house in the Village of Dolgeville on the afternoon of December 24, 2021. Once at the scene, officers learned that the suspect -- Carson Dobson of Dolgeville -- had allegedly stabbed his mother in her home and fled to a camping trailer he was living in a few hundred yards from the scene.Officers unsuccessfully attempted to engage Dobson, who refused to come outside. Dobson then allegedly asked officers to bring him his generator,...

No deal with auto manufacturers, UAW strikes

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - The United Auto Workers are officially on strike Friday morning against the big three automakers and workers at the GM plant in Wentzville were among the first across the country to hit the picket line. Workers from UAW Local 2250 are currently striking. The walkout here began just after midnight, when the contract with GM officially expired. For the first time in history, the UAW is striking against all three automakers at the same time. The GM plant is one of three facilities where United Auto Workers are walking picket lines Friday morning. The other two are a Stellantis Jeep assembly plant in Ohio and a portion of a Ford plant in Michigan.Instead of an all out strike across the country, the UAW is doing using what it calls 'stand up strikes.' That means there will be targeted strikes at certain facilities, and the Wentzville plant was one of the first three to walk out. We're told the GM plant employs 4,100 people. New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats...

Annual Balloon Glow in Forest Park taking place this evening

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is Saturday, but the festivities start Friday night with the annual Balloon Glow in Forest Park.The 'Emerson Central Fields' open at 5:00 p.m. The Balloon Glow starts at 6:45 p.m., and the night will end with fireworks. New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings FOX 2 is a proud media sponsor.

Candlelight vigil happening tonight in celebration of National POW/MIA Recognition Day

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Friday is National POW/MIA Recognition Day.They'll host a candlelight vigil at 7:00 p.m. to remember all the POWs and those still missing in action. New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings The third Friday in September has been observed as POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1979.

Citizens for Modern Transit offering free passes today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Citizens for Modern Transit is urging you to get "back in the groove" as students head back to school.They're asking you to take MetroLink or Metro buses. They're promoting a free one-month transit pass for commuters during October. Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri There are 250 passes available. but you have to register by Friday.

K-9 officer 'Tank' retires today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - St. Charles County Police are throwing a retirement party Friday for one of their K-9 officers.'Tank' is a police tracking dog. He has helped find missing people and worked to investigate crimes. Tank has been on the job for seven years, working with his handler, Officer Courtney Spiess. Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri The party is Friday morning at the police department's training room in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Jefferson Spaces 'Tiny Homes Project' expansion taking place today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City has completed the expansion of the 'Jefferson Spaces Tiny Homes Project.'It has doubled the number of tiny homes to 100, using $1.2 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. The homes are used to transition residents into permanent housing. New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings Residents stay an average of six to nine months and receive help finding jobs and a permanent place to stay.

Board of Aldermen beginning new session today

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen returns from their summer break Friday.They're introducing changes to the police "civilian oversight board" and the board that oversees detention facilities. The bill would require board members to undergo training and would let those boards hire independent legal counsel when necessary. Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri The board is also working on new laws to update penalties for some weapons-related offenses. Friday's meeting starts at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall.

Ameren rates down $2.17 a month

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri customers get a break on their electric bills.The Missouri Public Service Commission has approved Ameren's semi-annual "fuel adjustment" rates. A residential customer will save about $2 and 17 cents a month for every 1,000 kilowatts of power used. New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings That change starts on October 1.

St. Charles asks judge to stop Ameren from extraction wall

Published Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:54:37 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - The city of St. Charles goes to court against Ameren.They're asking for a temporary restraining order to stop Ameren from building an extraction well at its Huster Road substation. City leaders say that's the source of years of groundwater contamination of the St. Charles water supply. Lemur on the loose! Video shows police chasing critter that escaped in Missouri Earlier this year, St. Charles shut down all of its water wells and bought drinking water from the city of St. Louis. FOX 2 has been unable to reach Ameren for comment so far.