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Drag performance and story hour set for Albany in June

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Drag performers Frieda and Carmie are taking the stage at the Huxley Theater at the New York State Museum during Pride Month in the Capital Region. They're hosting a drag cabaret and story hour for kids on June 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! You can find the New York State Museum is at 260 Madison Avenue in Albany. The free family event promises fun stories told through song for kids of all ages.The Pride Center of the Capital Region organized the event. One social media, they said, "Drag queens and kings are the epitome of dress-up, and that's something all children understand. Drag isn't dangerous, it is a creative and colorful way to express yourself." Albany drag queens host ‘Drag Away the Stigma’ event to stop suicide All fields of art and performance feature a range of content. For example, some stand up comedians or songs feature explicit content meant for adults, w...

Illinois man found dead in Wood River Creek

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - A South Roxana, Illinois, man was found submerged last week in Wood River Creek.According to a report from the office of Madison County Coroner Stephen Nonn, police received a 911 call around 6:05 p.m. on Friday, May 26.Alton police officers found the man at Wood River Creek and East Broadway. He was identified as 33-year-old Trever Oliver. Woman ‘saving up’ as Ferguson PD cracks down on expired tags Oliver was known to frequent the area.The coroner's office did not find overt signs of "nefarious involvement." However, the Alton Police Department and Madison County Coroner's Office are continuing their investigation to determine a final cause of death.Gray Funeral Home of Wood River is handling the funeral arrangements.

Man charged in St. Louis double murder case nearly one year later

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man accused in a St. Louis double murder case faces felony charges nearly one year later. Prosecutors have charged Edd Johnson, 31, with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in an investigation that dates back to June 21, 2022. Angela Kabugu, 27, and Nelson Hall Jr., 28, died after a shooting and car crash. Woman ‘saving up’ as Ferguson PD cracks down on expired tags The incident unfolded in the 1300 block of Temple Place near Page Boulevard. Investigators say they found a black SUV that had hit a fire hydrant upon arrival. Two people inside the SUV, later identified as Kabugu and Hall, suffered from multiple gunshot wounds.Police issued a warrant for Johnson's arrest on Tuesday, and he will be jailed without bond, per Missouri court records.

University City man killed while playing video games in home

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in the city’s Mark Twain neighborhood.According to a police spokesperson, the shooting occurred around 4 p.m. Monday in the 4900 block of Leahy Avenue.Officers found the victim, Derrick Johnson of University City, inside a residence with multiple gunshot wounds. EMS declared Johnson dead at the scene. He was 19. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Police claim Johnson was playing video games in the home with someone when an unknown party entered the residence and shot him.A motive and suspect have not been identified.Anyone with information on the shooting can call the city’s Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Tipste...

Group headed to a bar robbed in Soulard early Monday

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Two women and a man were robbed and carjacked in Soulard early Monday morning. Police say the suspects drove away in their car.Three people were walking to a nearby bar at around 3 a.m. when an older, dark-colored Cadillac sedan approached them. The robbers got out of the vehicle and one of them was armed with a handgun. He held it to the man's head and told the women to get on the ground. They told the victims to hand over their wallets and cellphones. Woman ‘saving up’ as Ferguson PD cracks down on expired tags The suspects were able to find a parked car belonging to one of the women. They were unable to steal it because they could not find the keys.The suspects got back into the Cadillac and drove east on Russell. Officers have not released a detailed description of the suspects or their vehicle. Police say that th investigation into this robbery is ongoing.

Kiz vs. Singer: What’s biggest challenge Miami Heat present Nuggets in NBA Finals?

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

Kiszla: After waiting 56 long years for a shot, the Nuggets can’t lose in their first NBA Finals appearance. When’s the victory parade? The Miami Heat, a No. 8 seed? C’mon, how much easier could winning the first championship in franchise history be for Denver? If I’m reading the betting odds out of Las Vegas correctly, the probability of your Nuggies beating the Heat in this series is nearly 83%. Denver in five? OK, let’s not start the victory parade quite yet. What’s the biggest challenge Miami presents Nikola Jokic and the fellas?Singer: Hubris, and you couldn’t have described it better, Kiz. The Nuggets had well over a week to rest and recuperate from *checks notes* that arduous four-game sweep over the Lakers. Meanwhile, Miami could barely decide whether to flirt with disaster or fight for its life. A No. 8 seed, on no rest, playing at altitude, against a team that hasn’t lost at home during the playoffs? Denver has all the reason in the worl...

Casa Bonita will open in stages, with a public lottery and then tickets

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

The first lucky locals to be able to dine at Casa Bonita in Lakewood will be selected via a lottery and invited to bring up to five family members with them during a soft opening period. The beloved eatertainment venue will then sell tickets for three days as it ramps up in stages to a public opening with regular hours, The Denver Post has learned.Lakewood Police Department Commander Jon Alesch detailed the opening plans in a security-related email procured by The Denver Post through a Colorado Open Record Act request. The May 11 email to other Lakewood city employees doesn’t include specific dates when this will happen and Casa Bonita has not announced when it will open to the public.The restaurant did, however, begin soliciting signups to its newsletter on May 26, stating its first guests will be pulled exclusively from its email list.While the email from Alesch did not state when ticketed dinners would be held, the commander wrote that the system “should help avoid the ‘wai...

Denver International Airport’s new security reservations allow you to skip the line

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

A free reservation service that launches this week at Denver International Airport will allow passengers to skip DIA’s often-lengthy security lines by booking their screening in advance.But the DEN Reserve service, which DIA says is set for a “soft launch” on Thursday, may require some planning to snag one of the limited appointment slots for the security checkpoint on the terminal’s bridge to Concourse A.The online service, at den.whyline.com, allows reservations up to three days before a flight. Any remaining slots will be available to travelers at the spur of the moment, with signs near the A-Bridge security line displaying a QR code for the website. A user can book for an individual or a group, and no account or membership is necessary.By choosing the A-Bridge checkpoint, which offers only standard screening, DIA is gearing the reservation option toward travelers who don’t have PreCheck or Clear memberships. (PreCheck members should head to the nort...

Get a free Chipotle burrito with every 3-point shot during NBA Finals

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

If a Denver Nugget hits a three, Chipotle burritos are free during the 2023 NBA Finals.Chipotle announced its “Free Pointer” promotion on Monday ahead of Game 1 of the championship series between the Nuggets and the Miami Heat on Thursday.How it works:When a Nuggets or Heat player hits a three-point shot during any of the matchups, Chipotle will drop a text-to-win code on Twitter, and the first 300 fans to text the code to 888222 will receive a free Chipotle entrée. The Newport Beach-based — and Colorado-founded — brand plans to give away up to 10,500 free entrees per game.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Where to eat and drink near Ball Arena for a Denver Nuggets game Restaurants, Food and Drink | Celtics fall apart in bid for NBA history and now enter offseason of questions Restaurants, Food and Drink | As Nuggets await NBA Finals clash vs. Heat, KCP relishes shot at another title Restaurants, Food and Drink ...

Man missing after falling overboard on Carnival cruise

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:49:57 GMT

By Eliza Noe, The Virginian-PilotCarnival Cruise Line has reported a man overboard to the United States Coast Guard on a cruise set to return to Norfolk, Virginia, Tuesday morning.According to a statement from Carnival, the man’s travel companion had reported him missing late Monday afternoon aboard Carnival Magic, which was returning from a trip to the Bahamas. After reviewing security footage, Carnival reports the passenger “leaned over the railing of his stateroom balcony and dropped into the water at approximately 4:10 a.m.” according to a statement from the company.“The U.S. Coast Guard has released the ship from any search and rescue efforts and advised the ship’s captain to continue on its way to Norfolk where it will arrive as planned on Tuesday,” the statement continues. “The Carnival Care Team is providing support to the guest’s companion and traveling party who are on board.”In a tweet posted Tuesday morning, the Coast Guard said crews are still searching. The man, 35, we...