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Local football players make college commitments official during early signing period

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Wednesday marks a day that many high school football players dream about, the day they can sign a letter of intent to play college football.The early signing period for Division I football programs begins Wednesday and runs through Friday, giving athletes who are ready to officially pledge allegiance to a college program. Athletes will have another chance to sign letters in February 2024, but the early period is now the main event for most. Texas Longhorns flip nation’s No. 2 safety recruit Xavier Filsaime from Florida Gators Local athletes from all over the viewing area will sign their letters throughout the day. As of Tuesday afternoon, the schools who have confirmed signing ceremonies with KXAN are:Westlake, 8 a.m.Weiss, 8:30 a.m. Vandegrift, 11:25 a.m.Crockett, 2 p.m.If your school is having a ceremony, send an email to [email protected] to let us know.Vandegrift has two athletes in the 247Sports Texas recruiting rankings set to sign with Power 5 colleges, offens...

After nearly losing his leg last month, Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks hopes to play this weekend

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

If veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks has his way, he will be running out of the tunnel in full pads on Christmas Eve when the Vikings play host to the Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium.After nearly losing his leg last month due to compartment syndrome, Hicks got some good news this week when he was designated for return from injured reserve. Asked if he plans to be back this weekend for the game against Lions, he responded, “That’s the hope.”In the meantime, Hicks is busy working himself into playing shape, making his presence felt on Tuesday at TCO Performance Center as a limited participant in practice. Though he’s gradually ramped up his physical activity, Hicks hasn’t done anything with his teammates until now.“Obviously I haven’t played football yet,” he said. “We’ve got to see how it responds.”It’s hard to believe that Hicks is already back on the field considering he had to be rushed to the hospital last month. He...

St. Paul man found guilty in killing of 22-year-old walking home from work

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

A jury on Tuesday found a St. Paul man guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree intentional murder in the death of 22-year-old Alex Becker, who was shot six times in an alley behind his North End home after walking home from work last December.Jurors deliberated for about four hours Tuesday before convicting Detwan Cortell Allen in the death of Becker, who prosecutors argued was ambushed Dec. 27 in an apparent robbery by Allen and two accomplices.Detwan Cortell Allen (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)Jurors acquitted Allen, 19, of aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder, a charge that was added Monday over the objection of prosecutors.Ramsey County District Judge Paul Yang set Allen’s sentencing for April 26. He also agreed to consider the prosecution’s motion in support of an aggravated sentence.Arteze Owen Kinerd, 21, of Minneapolis, also faces an aiding and abetting second-degree intentional murder charge in Becker’s slaying. He has pleaded n...

Contentious budget discussions in Schenectady expected to end soon

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – At the most recent city council meeting things were contentious. However, Schenectady leadership said budget talks have started to move forward.At Monday’s meeting things got heated when Mayor Gary McCarthy threatened legal action against the Schenectady City Council.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “We’re moving, hopefully, toward a balanced and functional budget. I’m having ongoing discussions with city council,” said McCarthy.The mayor's office and council had been at odds over the budget. McCarthy said by not passing a budget plan by November 1, as is required in the charter, the council waived the right to amend the budget.“The council, as part of our ongoing discussions, has made some modifications that I am now in agreement with and we are looking to formally adopt on Thursday,” McCarthy said.His position is that by not passing the budget by November 1st, as it is required in the charter, the co...

Capital Region flood conditions remain

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s December, so you might expect to read about snowfall. Quite the opposite. Parts of our area were inundated with heavy rain. Riverbend Road in Rensselaer County lived up to its name. The Hudson came into the street at a boat launch there. This was a very unpleasant experience for Carol and Stephen of Pleasantdale. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “I looked downstairs to check out the garage and the water was right at the door," said Carole. “My tools are probably shot because they're underwater. Now we try to do the best we can to get them up off the ground” Stephen added. Despite years of living here and dealing with this, they love the area too much to move.“Go with the flow, you get used to it,” Carole said. In Saratoga County, the 4th Street bridge sat over troubled waters. The Mohawk River spilled onto the street, into backyards, and submerged a local boardwalk. Waterford’s Town Supervisor said the vil...

Hochul announces funding to support volunteer firefighters

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new round of grants to help volunteer fire departments across the state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The governor announced that $25 million in capital grants will be made available to help volunteer fire departments upgrade their facilities and equipment. The grants will be administered by the state's Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. The funding is part of Governor Hochul's effort to strengthen New York State's volunteer fire services. In November, the governor made 10 million dollars available to offset the cost of training courses that volunteer firefighters are required to complete.“The volunteer firefighters of New York are selfless public servants who put their lives on the line to keep their communities safe," Governor Hochul said in a statement. "This funding will go a long way in reminding those who continue to serve that we will always su...

FMCC receives grant to break down financial barriers

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- SUNY campuses were awarded over $9 million in federal funding to support low-income student success. NEWS10 visited SUNY Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC) to learn how they will spend their share of the money. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! FMCC is receiving $2.2 million in the form of a Title III grant. The money will help the college expand its capacity by breaking down financial barriers and providing more options to attend classes either in person or virtually.“It's been over 20 years since we've seen the Title III grant like this, and it's going to be transformative not only to our college but to the region,” said Daniel Fogarty, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.And that is important to students enrolled in the addiction service program. Students like Mariam Alizada and Matthew Cole would not be able to afford college otherwise.“With those services, I took 17 credits last semester and I'm ta...

Undercover prostitution sting by Denver police snags investigator for metro DA’s office

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

An undercover prostitution sting by the Denver Police Department led to the arrest of an investigator in the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office last month, court records show.Dan Danielson, 45, who is certified as a law enforcement officer by the state’s Peace Officer Training and Standards board, resigned from his job as an investigator in the district attorney’s office on Nov. 16, a day after the arrest.Danielson is accused of driving his Ford Mustang up to an undercover Denver police officer who was posing as a sex worker at East 14th Avenue and Spruce Street on Nov. 15 and offering to pay the woman $40 in exchange for oral sex, according to an affidavit of probable cause.The undercover officer then gave a pre-arranged signal and other officers moved in and arrested Danielson, the affidavit says.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Adams County man sentenced to life in prison for fatally stabbing brother with sword Crime and Public Saf...

Broncos, Sean Payton know at least one offensive key to must-win stretch: “We’re going to have to run it better than we have”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

In a convincing 29-12 victory over Cleveland the last time the Broncos played on the Empower Field turf, perhaps the most impressive aspect of the game was the manner in which the home team ran the football.Denver’s rushing attack was creative and varied.It went right at the Browns’ powerful defense between the tackles.It helped neutralize All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett by making him the targeted man for quarterback Russell Wilson in zone read scenarios.If the Broncos offense this year is going as far as the running game can take it, that day the possibilities felt pretty lofty.Three weeks later, the Broncos return home with more questions than answers and more consternation than comfort.Most recently, Denver managed just 83 yards on 28 carries in a blowout loss to Detroit.Naturally, they weren’t going to rush for a ton of yards after falling behind by several scores. Just like earlier this month against Houston, however, part of the reason they fell behind in the first place w...

Men’s basketball: CU Buffs getting it done on the glass

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:11:29 GMT

Colorado is playing an effective and entertaining brand of offense. And the Buffaloes’ defense generally has been up to par, particularly along the 3-point line.Lost amid the high shooting percentages and lofty scoring totals has been some solid work on the glass, as well.Through 10 games, the CU men’s basketball team has outrebounded every opponent, a streak likely to continue when the Buffs complete nonconference play at home on Thursday night against Utah Tech (5 p.m., Pac-12 Network).Lacking an individual rebounder who might challenge for the Pac-12 rebounding title, like former Buffs Andre Roberson, Tyler Bey or Jabari Walker, CU instead has gotten its glass work done by committee.“We chart rebounding every game,” CU head coach Tad Boyle said. “Both offensively and defensively — who’s not boxing out and bad box outs and where’s our defensive rebounding percentage. It’s been good in terms of defensive rebounding percentage. We want it 80% or above, and we’ve been there mos...