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Gloversville man convicted of murdering estranged wife

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, Michael Darling pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter for the murder of his estranged wife, Kristine Darling. Sentencing is scheduled for October 20. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On February 7, 2019, Michael Darling called 911 to report the suicide of his estranged wife in Fort Johnson. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office found the death suspicious and investigated the case with assistance from the New York State Police.Investigations resulted in a Grand Jury indictment on May 26, 2023, charging Darling with murder. Darling reportedly went into hiding but was apprehended in Mayfield on May 27, thanks to tips from members of the public. Darling faces 5-25 years in state prison. The negotiated sentence is 17 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision.

RuPaul's Drag Race coming to the Palace Theatre

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race are set to perform at the Palace Theatre in Albany for the 12th annual Night of the Living Drag Tour. The event is scheduled for October 1 at 8 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Twilight Zone-themed event features Angeria, Denali, Icesis Couture, Jaida Essence Hall, Jorgeous, Plastique, Rosé, and Tayce. The night will be hosted by Yvie Oddly as Rod Serling. RuPaul's Drag Race is a reality drag queen competition that's going into its 16th season. The show is presented by RuPaul, but they are not scheduled to make an appearance at the Palace. Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss to perform in Albany Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 18 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website.

ARPA grant program opens second round of applications

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Applications for the second round of ARPA-funded small business grants is now open. Since launching in December 2022, the Small Business Vitality Assistance program has awarded over $200,000 to 26 Albany entrepreneurs. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Grants are administered through the Central Avenue Business Improvement District. Funds from the first round were utilized for COVID recovery costs, entrepreneur class/program tuition, and technical assistance.For the second round of grants, the Small Business Vitality Assistance program will assist in COVID recovery, entrepreneur class/program tuition, technical assistance, marketing, equipment/supplies, and small-scale façade improvements. Grants will range from $2,000-$15,000. New grant program to invest $750k in Albany businesses "We acknowledge the tenacity of Albany's entrepreneurs in navigating the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic," s...

Pittsfield police investigate crash on Merrill Road

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Pittsfield Police Department is continuing to investigate a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Saturday afternoon. The crash happened in the area of 635 Merrill Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, a pick-up truck traveling north collided with a 2006 Subaru Forester traveling southbound. The driver and passenger of the Forester were transported to the Berkshire Medical Center for their injuries. The passenger was then airlifted to the Albany Medical Center for life-threatening injuries.Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Officer Brandon Gallagher of the Pittsfield Police Department at (413) 448-9700, ext. 549.

Queensbury athletes kick off sports hall of fame

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Around the start of the year, Queensbury Union Free School District put the call out for one-time athletes, coaches, and others who can lay claim to a role in the school district's sports teams. This month, some of those names have been added to the school's new Athletics Hall of Fame. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A previous year's sports team and 23 individual inductees became part of Queensbury school history on Friday night, at an induction ceremony hosted by the Lake George Courtyard by Mariott. The inductees include:1977 Varsity Girls Cross Country - team of distinctionBeverly Carpenter - coach, class of 1957Charles "Chuck" Connolly - coachJeffrey Cook - athlete honored posthumously, class of '74Dr. Amy Phelps Devis - athlete, class of '81John Dennett - athletic director, coachRobert "Bob" Glendening - athlete, class of '80Quentin Howe - athlete honored posthumously, class of '85Dr. John "Jac...

What's happening with the former Capital Region Pizza Huts?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In June, five Pizza Huts in the Capital Region closed their doors. But what's happening with the empty buildings with recognizable roofs? Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The five Pizza Huts that closed were:Ballston Spa, 2103 Doubleday AvenueCobleskill, 109 Barnerville RoadJohnstown, Route 30A, Johnstown MallAmsterdam, 4822 Route 30Gloversville, 195 2nd AvenueIn regards to the former Johnstown Pizza Hut, 7 Brew Coffee, an Arkansas-based drive-thru coffee chain, has proposed a location at that site. The plans were reviewed at a City of Johnstown Planning Board meeting on July 5. Wilton restaurant plans to reopen, also up for sale After reaching out to the 7 Brew Coffee PR team, NEWS10 confirmed that they are coming to the Capital Region and hope to be serving guests sometime in 2023. The representatives did not specifically mention where the shop(s) will be.As for the other vacant Pizza Hut ...

Two shot Sunday during large Downtown St. Louis fight

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Two people were shot during a large fight in Downtown St. Louis Sunday night. An 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were both taken to the hospital for treatment.Officers were called to the 1500 block of Olive at around 10:30 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Witnesses say that there was a large fight between two groups of people. Several people were firing their weapons during the altercation. Map: Which Missouri counties are home to the most excessive drinkers? The man is suffering from gunshot wounds to his feet. The woman was shot in both legs. They were taken to the hospital by an ambulance.The gunfire struck several vehicles and a nearby apartment building. Police found many gun shell casings on the ground.

US Steel rejects a $7.3 billion offer from rival Cleveland-Cliffs; considers alternatives

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — United States Steel Corp. said Sunday that it rejected a $7.3 billion buyout proposal from rival Cleveland Cliffs and was reviewing “strategic alternatives” after receiving several unsolicited offers.Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel said it rejected the offer because Cleveland-Cliffs was pushing it to accept the terms without being allowed to conduct proper due diligence. "At this juncture, we cannot determine whether your unsolicited proposal properly reflects the full and fair value of the Company. For all of the above reasons, the Board has no choice but to reject your unreasonable proposal,” U.S. Steel CEO David Burritt said in a letter, released Sunday, to Cleveland Cliffs CEO Lourenco Goncalves.Cleveland-Cliffs announced earlier Sunday that it had made an offer valuing the U.S. Steel at $7.3 billion, based on $17.50 a share in cash and 1.023 shares of Cliffs stock. Cleveland-Cliffs said the value of the offer was $35 a share, a premium over U.S. Steel's closing stoc...

Silver Dollar City announces new indoor family roller coaster

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. — Silver Dollar City announced in a press conference that a new ride will be coming to the park in 2024.Silver Dollar City announced the new groundbreaking of a $30 million Fire in the Hole indoor family roller coaster, which is the largest in the Midwest, according to the press release.Some of the new features of Fire in the Hole will be:Three drops including a water splashdown14 show scenes with updated special effects2 minute 51 second ride durationCustom soundtrack with high resolution onboard audio5 ride vehicles with two cars each, 12 passengers per train“Signifying our biggest investment in a single attraction, Fire in The Hole continues Silver Dollar City’s strategic, multi-phased growth plan offering families opportunities to play and stay together in the heart of the Ozarks,” states Brad Thomas, President of the Silver Dollar City Company. “Spurring the creation of The Fire District, the custom-designed Fire in The Hole makes history as the Heartland’s largest...

Evergy warns of new online scam stealing credit card information

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:55:28 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Evergy is warning customers about a new scam targeting people trying to pay their bill online.The utility company says scammers are targeting customers who use search engines like Google to find ways to contact Evergy.  KC volleyball duo ride friendship to play for Team USA Everg officials say when customers search terms like “pay Evergy,” “Evergy bill,” “Evergy electric” advertisements for phony websites pop up with fake phone numbers. When customers call the phone number listed on the fake website, scammers collect their personal and credit card information.   Another Mahomes-owned Whataburger opening in Kansas City area If you find an ad for one of these phony Evergy websites, you should report the scam to Evergy.Here are some steps you can take to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim: Don't assume the information on your caller ID is always accurate.Never give out personal/financial information over the phone unless you can verify who ...