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Kids will love helping you make these Japanese meatballs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

One way to get kids to try new things at mealtime while also teaching them about nutrition is to hand them a spoon (or bowl or knife, if they’re old enough) and get them involved in making dinner.Sons and daughters are more apt to eat things they’ve had a hand in preparing and, by teaching them to cook, even just a little, you’re fostering life skills that will come in handy once they’re off on their own at college or jobs or wherever life takes them.Also, it’s just fun to carve out a little one-on-one “us” time with your children. I speak from experience when I say they grow up so fast and will be gone in the blink of an eye, almost before you know it.Iron Chef and cookbook author Alex Guarnaschelli, alongside her teenage daughter, Ava, show exactly how fun and inspirational cooking together can be in their new cookbook, “Cook it Up.”In it, they share more than 70 recipes that define their modern family meals together. Ava tends...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Oktoberfest events to the Whitehall Sasquatch Festival to Flip Circus coming to Crossgates Mall, there are a myriad of things happening on September 29, September 30, and October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, September 29Opening night of Spooky Island, Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.Opening night of Night Terrors, Night Terrors Haunted Farm at 4193 Route 7 in Schoharie. You can buy tickets on the Night Terrors website.Opening weekend of Flip Circus, Crossgates Mall, show at 7:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Flip Circus website.Macy Gray, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Troy Music Hall website.The Balloon Glow & Laser Show, Altamont Fairgrounds, gates open at 5 p.m. You can buy tickets on the FreshTix website.New York Cannabis Conv...

Hochul announces $100M in funding is available for zero-emission school buses

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $100 million in funding will be available for zero-emission school buses. The funding is part of the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The commitment of public funds and guidance released today puts New York State schools and bus operators on a trajectory to embrace clean transportation and the benefits it will bring,” said Governor Hochul. “Zero-emission buses will become a hallmark, not only transporting students through our communities, but also demonstrating the promise and possibility of a healthier, environmentally friendly, low-carbon future for our youngest citizens.” The goal set forward by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85% by 2050. Hochul's State of the State initiative also required all new school bu...

Officer accused of sexually abusing men in handcuffs; More victims possible

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A former officer with the North County Police Cooperative is facing 21 felony charges for sexually abusing men who he had detained or handcuffed. There may be more victims in this case because Marcellis Blackwell's phone contains videos of as-yet unidentified victims. The Department of Justice says that Blackwell of committed the crimes between November 2022 and June 2023. Among other aggravated sexual acts, he fondled the genitals of eight men in his custody. He turned off his body camera before some of the incidents. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick A FOX 2 report on the initial arrest says that one incident took place on June 3 on the grounds of Normandy High School. Police say Blackwell arrested a 37-year-old man that day, placed handcuffs on him, and drove him to a secluded part of the campus. Blackwell then put his hands down the victim’s pants without their consent and while he was still handcuffed.Blackwell was formerly known...

Man sentenced for killing teenage best friend in 2018

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

NORMANDY, Mo. -- A man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for shooting and killing his best friend. A jury convicted Korrie Black, 23, of second degree murder armed criminal action.Prosecutors say Black shot and killed Gerrian Green, 16, on November 24, 2018. There was an argument over Black returning a gun he borrowed from Green.Gerrian GreenGreen's sister witnessed the shooting and presented her testimony to the court. She said that he did not do anything physical to provoke Black and was not close enough to pose a threat. Source: Majority of St. Louis cops in police district call in sick Black testified in his own defense. He also attempted a re-enactment of the shooting. The jury rejected his argument that he fired in self-defense.“The victim’s sister, who was a child of 15 when she saw her big brother shot and killed, gave incredibly composed and credible testimony that the jury believed over the defendant, who killed his own best friend for no reason. I hope this guilt...

Former Adams County Sheriff’s officials accused of falsifying state-mandated training records

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

Three former executive staff members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have been charged with forgery and conspiracy in a scheme to falsify records for state-mandated training they did not complete, state Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office announced Thursday.The attorney general’s office accused former Adams County Sheriff Richard Reigenborn, former Undersheriff Thomas McLallen and former Division Chief Michael Bethel of signing training rosters for classes they did not attend and submitting training certificates to Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training “an attempt to count these fictitious trainings towards their 2021 mandatory annual training hours,” according to a news release.Bethel also allegedly used McLallen’s online account password to complete training for McLallen on his account.A letter an Adams County sheriff’s commander sent to the state’s standards and training agency stated the three officials conducted thi...

Train slams into car in Pasadena; 1 injured

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

A woman was injured when her car was struck by a train in Pasadena Thursday morning.Officials were called out to the intersection of Raymond Avenue and California Boulevard at about 9:20 a.m., according to city spokesperson Lisa Derderian. A woman, 40, had to be extricated from her vehicle after it was hit by a train. Footage from the scene appeared to show that the dark-colored vehicle was sent careening into a nearby building.She was taken to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries.None of the train passengers were hurt, and buses were called to take them to the next stop.Traffic at the intersection is expected to be impacted for several hours, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Edward Spacek Dies in Pickup-Truck vs Semi-Truck Accident on U.S. 95 [Mineral County, NV]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

67-Year-Old Male Driver Pronounced Dead after Big-Rig Collision near Mile Marker 34MINERAL COUNTY, NV (September 28, 2023) – Tuesday evening, Edward Spacek lost his life in a collision involving a semi-truck on U.S. 95.This deadly incident occurred around 8:00 p.m., near mile marker 34.According to initial reports, the driver of a 2017 Dodge Ram, traveling northbound, attempted to pass a semi-truck by crossing into the southbound lanes. However, this maneuver led to a collision with another semi-truck.Medical responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the driver of the Dodge, identified as 67-year-old Spacek Jr. from Bullhead City, AZ, deceased.Meanwhile, the driver of the semi-truck sustained minor injuries, though their identity has not yet been disclosed. In response to the accident, emergency personnel temporarily closed the surrounding area to facilitate cleanup and initial investigative procedures.As further information becomes available, additional details will be p...

One Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident on El Camino Real [Atascadero, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

One Unidentified Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision in AtascaderoATASCADERO, CA (September 28, 2023) – Tuesday afternoon, one person was killed in a pedestrian accident on El Camino Real, per initial reports.Authorities responded to the scene around 2:30 p.m., near Highway 41, along El Camino Real.Per reports, the driver of an unidentified vehicle struck a pedestrian just south of Vons.Due to the impact of the collision, the unnamed pedestrian was killed. Paramedics pronounced the man dead en route to the hospital.At this time, authorities have only described the deceased victim as a man.Meanwhile, the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties.Following preliminary duties, police do not suspect drugs and alcohol to be a factor in the incident. Those who witnessed the pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact local ...

Woman Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Crash on 1st Street South [Seattle, WA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:12:30 GMT

64-Year-Old Man Arrested after Fatal Pedestrian Collision near Lucille StreetSEATTLE, WA (September 28, 2023) – Early Thursday, a woman lost her life in a pedestrian accident on 1st Street South.At approximately 5:30 a.m., officers rushed to the location near Lucille Street in response to multiple emergency calls.According to investigators, a male driver struck a female pedestrian in the vicinity. However, it remains uncertain whether the woman was walking within a designated crosswalk.Due to the severity of her injuries, medical personnel pronounced the female victim deceased at the accident site. Authorities have not yet disclosed her identity.After fulfilling initial responsibilities, officers noted signs of impairment in the 64-year-old male driver, subsequently taking him into custody on suspicion of vehicular homicide.Currently, an active investigation is ongoing to gather additional details regarding the pedestrian collision on 1st Street South. Additional details will ...