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Packers at Vikings picks: It comes down to which quarterback you trust most

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

Members of the Pioneer Press sports staff who cover the Vikings forecast Sunday’s home game against the Green Bay Packers:DANE MIZUTANIVikings 28, Packers 27Jaren Hall makes the most of his opportunity in primetime to keep the Vikings alive. This season was always going to come down to the last game.JOHN SHIPLEYVikings 24, Packers 19It feels as if the Vikings are due, and Green Bay kinda seems like a disaster right now.CHARLEY WALTERSPackers 21, Vikings 17Simple: You need a reliable quarterback to win.Related ArticlesMinnesota Vikings | How culture has helped Kevin O’Connell lead the Vikings through the storm Minnesota Vikings | The Loop NFL Picks: Week 17 Minnesota Vikings | The story of each interception that doomed Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens Minnesota Vikings | Vikings name rookie Jaren Hall starting QB against Packers Minnesota Vikings | Former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is a Hall...

Cohoes woman pleads guilty in 2020 manslaughter case

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shajaine Foskey-Gause, 23, of Cohoes, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter. Foskey-Gause is facing 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The indictment alleges that Foskey-Gause was racing another vehicle on Central Avenue on July 17, 2020. She reportedly exceeded 100 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone. Foskey-Gause then crashed into an uninvolved vehicle. Najee Parks and Naquin Key died as a result of the crash. The guilty plea satisfies the full indictment, which included four counts of second-degree assault and an additional count of second-degree manslaughter. Sentencing is scheduled for March 6, 2024.

Police investigating fatal crash in Claverack

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

CLAVERACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Columbia County Sheriff's Office announced they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on December 29. The incident took place on Route 66 in Claverack. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Friday at 10:05 a.m., police responded to a reported crash near the intersection of Route 66 and Fish and Game Road. Upon arrival, officers determined that two vehicles had collided and additionally hit a nearby telephone pole. According to police, one of the drivers was found in serious condition and was transported to Columbia Memorial Health hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the second car was not injured in the crash. $25K reward issued for the arrest of Castleton homicide suspect The names of the drivers have not been released. Route 66 between Fish and Game Road and Stottville Road was closed to traffic for several hours. The crash remains under investigation.

Union College tabs Wilkes University's Jonathan Drach as next head football coach

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Following an extensive national search, Jon Drach has been named the 35th coach of the Union College football program, Director of Athletics Jim McLaughlin '93 announced Friday.   Drach (pronounced DRACK) brings nearly two decades of Division III experience to Union. He recently completed his sixth year as head coach at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he turned the Colonels from a winless team into a perennial conference contender. "I am very proud to announce Jon Drach as the head coach of our football program," McLaughlin said. "Jon has been an integral piece of the success of several programs and his extensive experience in recruiting and motivating Division III student-athletes, as well as the importance he places on the success of his players in the classroom and the community, made him a very attractive candidate. His familiarity with the Liberty League and understanding of the student-athletes we aim to attract will immediately benefit o...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: December 11-29

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, December 11 through December 29. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Seafood restaurant with raw bar opens in CoxsackieDay Line Oyster Bar + Kitchen, the newest restaurant from restaurateur Dominick Purnomo, opened in Coxsackie. The restaurant officially opened on Friday, December 15.Albany restaurant relocating, planning new concept for original spaceAlbany Ale & Oyster is moving from 281 New Scotland Avenue right down the street to 289 New Scotland Avenue, which is the former Restaurant Navona space. Owner Mia Hinners said renovations on the new space will start immediately.Gong cha opens in Crossgates MallGong cha, an international drink franchise specializing in bubble tea, has officially opened in Crossgates Mall. The shop is located ...

Is it legal to drive with snow on your car windows in Missouri and Illinois?

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After one of its longest waits for snowfall in recent history, St. Louis finally saw some snow flurries after Christmas. More snow chances appear low heading into the new year, but there's a good chance we'll see some again in January or February. When snow arrives, almost everyone makes the decision of whether to stay home or venture out. If you hit the streets, it's common courtesy to clear the snow off your car, but that doesn't always completely happen. That leads to a key discussion point: Is it legal to drive with snow on your car windows in Missouri and Illinois? MissouriThe Missouri State Highway Patrol strongly advises drivers to take safety precautions and clean any snow or ice that might accumulate on cars. However, there is no specific statute in Missouri that requires such action. Missouri statute 304.012 is perhaps the closest law pertaining to this matter, stating "Every person operating a motor vehicle on the roads and highways of this state shall drive t...

3 Colorado resorts are charging $299 for a lift ticket this weekend

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

Vail Mountain is charging $299 for a single day of lift access during the busy holiday week, up from $275 last season.Related ArticlesOutdoors | Colorado ski area to close for entire 2023-24 season due to mechanical failure Outdoors | Aspen Snowmass owner sues over influencers shooting high-end fashion content on slopes Outdoors | What to do during Colorado winter when you don’t ski Outdoors | Cozy new Colorado retreats great for a winter getaway Outdoors | Opinion: The ski bum will soon be extinct if resorts don’t act That represents a $100 jump in the price of a single-day ticket over the last six years. In 2021, a single-day pass during the holiday week was $239; it was $229 in 2020, $219 in 2019, $209 in 2018 and $199 in 2017.And while it’s the highest lift ticket price guests have ever seen in Vail, it’s not alone as the highest in the country. Steamboat and Deer Valley are also charging...

Steve Garvey climbing the polls in California's U.S. Senate race

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

Former Major League Baseball star Steve Garvey continues to gain traction in the race to succeed the late Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.A recent poll from Politico shows Garvey, who is running as a Republican, with the support of 19% of likely California voters, second to Congressman Adam Schiff’s 28%.Garvey recently toured the oft-neglected Salton Sea to discuss some of his priorities.“People first. The ecology and environment second, and then the development of a potentially vast resource for building of batteries and eventually cleaner energy” he told reporters, referring to a recent report that California’s largest body of water could hold one of the largest lithium brine deposits in the world.Garve also toured the U.S.-Mexico border where he met with Border Patrol agents and social workers.A Politico poll shows Garvey gaining traction in California's race for U.S. Senate. December 2023.“The perception is we have this crisis - what are we going to do about it? We talk abou...

Here are the stores that will be open or closed on New Year's Eve and Day in California

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

Many of your favorite stores in California will be open for business on New Year’s Eve and Day but will have limited hours of operation.Other establishments will be closed altogether for the first day of the New Year.It is important to note that Californians should still call stores in their area for the most up-to-date information. Will mail be delivered on New Year’s Day? Here’s what you need to know:Aldi: Stores will be open for limited hours on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s DayBest Buy: Best Buy stores will be open for extended holiday hours but hours of operation will vary based on the store’s locationCostco: Costco will be closed on New Year’s Day and open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.CVS: CVS stores will be open on New Year’s Day and will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.Whole Foods Market: Stores will be opened for limited hours on New Year’s Eve and Day.Walmart: Walmart stores will be open during regular business hours on New Year’s...

Searchable live maps: How much rain (or snow) will you get in California?

Published Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:24 GMT

Finally, the Golden State’s forecast maps are pinging with promises of fresh rain in the Bay Area and snow in the Sierra before the start of the New Year. The Sierra snow forecast in particular comes as welcome news to skiers after an otherwise disappointing start to the season.In the Bay Area, a trough of rain from the Pacific is expected to drift in by Friday afternoon, dumping up to an inch and a half of rain in San Francisco and Oakland, and an inch or less in large portions of San Jose. By Saturday morning, the storm will peter out into a few scattered showers which will dissipate by the early afternoon.How much rain will you get in the next three days?Search your address in the map below to see how much rain is expected in your 72 hour forecast.  Click the map to see rain forecasts at that spot. Click the plus to zoom in, and the minus button to zoom out.Meanwhile, many portions of the Sierra will get fresh snow Friday night and throughout much of Saturday as the Pacifi...