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A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it isn't discrimination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

MONT BELVIEU, Texas (AP) - The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student in Texas was suspended because school officials said his locs violated the district's dress code.Darryl George, a junior at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, received an in-school suspension after he was told his hair fell below his eyebrows and ear lobes. George, 17, wears his hair in thick twisted dreadlocks, tied on top of his head, said his mother, Darresha George.In this photo provided by Darresha George, her son Darryl George, 17, a junior at Barbers Hill High School in Mont Belvieu, Texas, sits for a photo showing his locs, at the family's home, Sept. 10, 2023. The same week a state law went into effect prohibiting discrimination on the basis of hair, George was suspended because his locs did not comply with the district's dress code. (Darresha George via AP)George served the suspension last week. His mother said he plans to return to the ...

Hundreds of 'air taxies' to be manufactured in Ohio: governor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

(The Hill) -- A new manufacturing plant to build electric planes that can take off and land vertically will be built in Dayton, Ohio — the birthplace of aviation.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) and Joby Aviation announced the agreement Monday, which promises to deliver up to 500 aircraft per year at the Dayton International Airport and support up to 2,000 jobs. The 140-acre site for the manufacturing facility will be located at a site near the airport, which is also near the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the headquarters of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratories.“When you’re talking about air taxis, that’s the future,” DeWine told The Associated Press. “We find this very, very exciting — not only for the direct jobs and indirect jobs it’s going to create, but like Intel, it’s a signal to people that Ohio is looking to the future. This is a big deal for us.”Electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL aircraft, are beginning to become more common around the world. Developers of ...

Glens Falls man arrested in child sex abuse investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Glens Falls man was arrested in August following a lengthy child sexual abuse investigation by New York State Police. Joshua Tessier, 35, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On April 14, state police received a tip alleging inappropriate contact between a man and children. Police say their investigation found Tessier had inappropriate sexual contact with two children in Kingsbury in 2020. Charges:First-degree sexual abuseSecond-degree sexual abuseForcible touchingTessier was arrested and taken to Queensbury State Police for processing. He was taken to the Washington County Correctional Facility for arraignment. Vermonter accused of aggravated sexual assault of child This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this crime, or if you believe you may be a victim, is asked to contact Greenwich State Police at (518) 583-7000, or email [email protected].

Schenectady Ale Trail rebrands, new passports available

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Ale Trail has rebranded as Schenectady Sips – Craft Beverage Trail. Discover Schenectady said it changed the name to include the county's distilleries and meadery. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We are excited to launch the new Schenectady Sips – Craft Beverage Trail and expand the offerings beyond award-winning craft beer to include cider, spirits, and mead as well," said Todd Garofano, Executive Director for Discover Schenectady. "The newly launched Passport also offers a convenient and fun way to sample flights or specialty cocktails at participating trail members."Featured breweries, distilleries, and meaderyBack Barn Brewing Co.Druthers Brewing Co.Frog Alley Brewing Co.Great Flats BrewingSeven Points BreweryWolf Hollow Brewing Co.Schenectady Distilling Co.Murray’s Fools Distilling Co.Helderberg Meadworks The secret behind the burgers at Illusive Restaurant & Bar "We ope...

Red Cross blood drive at the Great Escape Lodge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday starting at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. You can make an appointment and learn more about blood donation by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS and using the sponsor keyword SIXFLAGS. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The blood drive will take place inside the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge Mohican Ballroom. Those who donate at this drive will get a free ticket to the theme park to enjoy Oktoberfest or Fright Fest, worth over $69.99. The Great Escape Lodge is located at 89 Six Flags Drive in Queensbury. According to the American Red Cross, national blood supply has dipped roughly 25% since early August. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets, and nearly 5,000 units of platelets and 6,500 units of plasma are needed daily in America.

Wildwood man killed in fiery crash at 141 and I-44

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. -- A man was killed in a crash after his car caught fire on 141 at I-44 early Monday morning. The victim has been identified as Anthony Yacovielle, 40, of Wildwood, Missouri.A crash report says that Yacovielle was driving northbound on 141 at around 3:30 a.m. when his vehicle struck an overpass. It then caught fire.Yacovielle was pronounced dead at the scene at around 3:50 a.m. His body was taken to the St. Louis County morgue. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

'The Karamo Show' host shares details of second season airing on KPLR 11 at 1 p.m.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - She's 44, he's 29; should they have a baby together or does he need to grow up first? The Karamo Show returns Monday for season two at 1:00 p.m. on KPLR 11.Host Karamo Brown joined FOX 2 with John Pertzborn and tackled the topic of age differences in relationships. Brown also shared details behind the 'Unlock the Phone' segment. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today Again, the second season airs at 1:00 p.m. on KPLR 11. For more information, click here.

42-year-old man shot and killed in north St. Louis City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Someone shot and killed a man in north St. Louis early Sunday morning.It happened at around 2:30 a.m. Police shared that they found 42-year-old Terrelle Porter dead at the corner of 21st and Ferry in the Hyde Park neighborhood. He had been shot several times. Cash bail system no longer available in Illinois starting today Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Woman lying down in Aurora parking lot run over, killed Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

A woman died Sunday morning after lying down in a hospital parking lot, where she was run over by a sedan, Aurora officials said.At 9:35 a.m. Sunday, Aurora police officers responded to reports of a crash in the parking lot of the Medical Center of Aurora, according to a Monday news release from the Aurora Police Department.Investigators determined the 55-year-old woman was lying down in a traffic lane when she was hit by a Ford sedan traveling through the parking lot, the release stated.Officials pronounced the unidentified woman dead on the scene. The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office will identify her.According to the news release, neither speed or alcohol are believed to be factors in the crash, and the 35-year-old driver remained on-scene with police.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Teenage driver killed in midnight crash Sunday, Lakewood police say Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist killed after running red light and crashing into SUV, ...

Denver weather: Last week of summer brings warm temps before weekend cooldown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:39 GMT

The last official week of summer is here, with warm weather continuing for Denver until the fall equinox arrives Saturday.Warm weather will continue for the Denver area Monday as scattered showers and thunderstorms hit the mountains, according to the National Weather Service.Another warm day can be expected with highs pushing into the 80s across the plains. Isolated to scattered late day showers and a couple storms in and near the mountains -> Gusty outflow winds but only brief light rain. #COwx pic.twitter.com/0LEAU9DPjn— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 18, 2023Temperatures in the Denver area will reach a high of 84 degrees Monday, before dipping back down into the 50s overnight.According to NWS forecasters, temperature highs for the city will remain in the low 80s through Thursday before cooling back off into the mid- to high-70s over the sunny, breezy weekend.Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Sunny and warm Sunday, with showers and thunderstorms re...