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NCAA women’s hockey: Gophers, Bulldogs face off for Frozen Four berth

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

The 2023 NCAA Women’s Frozen Four at Amsoil Arena in Duluth is guaranteed to have one team from the University of Minnesota system skating in maroon and gold next week.But who will it be? The Gophers of the Twin Cities or hometown Bulldogs of Duluth?That question will be answered after a 2 p.m. puck drop Saturday when the No. 2-seeded Gophers host the No. 7 Bulldogs in an NCAA regional final at Ridder Arena. The winner advances to the national semifinals next Friday. The loser’s season comes to a close.Bulldogs super seniors Emma Soderberg and Naomi Rogge said playing at home in the Frozen Four is “huge” motivation to win on Saturday.“I remember when it got announced, (Ashton Bell) and I knew we were coming back for our sixth years,” Rogge said. “We were like, ‘We’re going to come home, we’re going to do it all and it have it be our last game.’ That has definitely been a motivating factor since it’s been announced.”Saturday’s game is a rematch of an NCAA regi...

Steve Miller Band, Robert Plant, Alison Krauss to perform at this year's Tanglewood

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

LENOX, Mass. (WWLP) — This year is the 85th Tanglewood Popular Artist series with several big names expected to be performing this year. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The concert series begins on Thursday, June 22 with an NPR new quiz program called "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!" Musical performances will be held at the Koussevitzky Music Shed. Artists performing this year include:Friday, June 23 - Steve Miller Band with special guest Bruce Hornsby & The NoisemakersSunday, July 2 - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss with special guest JD McPhersonMonday, July 3, and Tuesday, July 4 - James TaylorThursday, August 24 - Train with special guest Parmalee“Tanglewood has long been renowned as a classical music venue; but since the 1960s, thePopular Artists Series has added to the breadth of musical offerings and the diversity ofaudiences visiting the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home base in the Berkshires,”says Anthon...

Amtrak Adirondack Line to resume by April

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Friday, Senator Dan Stec announced the resumption of Amtrak's Adirondack Line, which runs from Albany through the North Country and onward to Montreal. The line is set to reopen by Monday, April 3, at the latest. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Adirondack Line has been closed since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to its Albany and Canadian stops, the Amtrak-operated line also reaches Plattsburgh, Whitehall, Ticonderoga, Rensselaer, Port Henry, and Rouses Point.“The Adirondack Line is a crucial resource for the North Country," Stec said in an announcement on Friday. "It’s a transportation service for our residents and with its ability to connect visitors from Canada and across out state to this region, a major economic driver. Its closure had a major impact on our ability to move forward from the pandemic and get our economy back on track." Drivers wanted for Lake George’...

Cat gets tossed into a dumpster at a Stewart's

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, a cat was allegedly tossed into a dumpster at a Stewart's in Glens Falls. According to Feline Advocates Coming Together, a local nonprofit in Queensbury, a person witnessed the act and quickly got the cat out. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The cat is receiving veterinarian care, and the rescuer has offered to foster her. Anyone with information about the person who abandoned the cat is asked to contact [email protected].

Governor appoints interim budget director

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Sandra Beattie is no longer the acting New York State Budget Director.In late February, Governor Hochul appointed Robert Menga to serve in the interim—a job he’s held before. According to her office, when the session is over Megna will return to SUNY, where he serves as president of the Rockefeller Institute of Government and Senior Advisor of the Chancellor.The governor released a statement saying in part, “ It is imperative that we continue to make New York safer, more affordable and more livable, and I know Bob’s expertise will help us move these critical priorities forward. I’m deeply thankful for the work of acting budget Director Sandra Beattie, who did an excellent job, preparing the Executive Budget Proposal, and the entire hardworking team at the Division of the Budget.”This change comes just weeks before the final state budget is due, leaving questions as to why. The Times Union reported Beattie was forced from her position amid an examination regard...

Dog abandoned outside the Mohawk Valley Humane Society

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- At around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, surveillance footage shows an individual getting out of the passenger side of a grey sedan and leaving a kennel outside of the Mohawk Valley Humane Society before the car drives off. The humane society says the dog is a small brown male. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The humane society is asking for help identifying the individuals in the grey sedan. In some abandonment cases, there might be other animals in the home that might need assistance or care. Anyone who can help identify the individuals or have any information is asked to contact [email protected].

Easter festivities in the Capital Region

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With Easter about a month away, the Capital Region offers many opportunities for residents to celebrate with egg hunts, egg decorating and egg-stravaganzas! Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! AltamontEaster Celebration at Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont RoadEgg Hunt on April 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Easter Brunch on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.CohoesEaster Egg Hunt, April 1 at 10 a.m. at Lansing Park in CohoesBring your own basketThree age categories, ages five and under, ages six to eight, and ages nine to 12Easter BunnyGloversvilleEaster Egg Hunt, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trail Station Park, 3 Frontage Road in GloversvilleBring your own basketAge groups are zero to two, three to five, six to eight, and, nine to 12Easter BunnyHalfmoonEaster "Egg"Stravaganza, April 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town PlazaEaster Bunny, crafts, face painting, petting z...

Shirt Factory's Italian favorite finds a home in Glens Falls

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Since its early days in 2018, the Glens Falls Shirt Factory's regular food truck corral events have held among their offerings a table where two people - husband and wife Giovanni and Francesca Casanica - show exactly what traditional Italian food is all about. They make their own pasta right onsite, in front of hungry visitors - many of whom may have never seen the process before. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Casanicas are the owners of Giovanni Fresco, an Italian food vendor that has called the Shirt Factory's events home over the last several years. Now, the pair of Italian immigrants have a new home for their hand-made pasta and sauces - just a block away."Basically, we want to do like what we do at the markets," said Giovanni Casanica on Friday. "Small batches of everything that we do, every single day. Then, when we're finished, we go to the next day."The Casanicas - who moved t...

Missouri gun law to stay in effect during court fight

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws remains in effect as a lawsuit against it is appealed.U.S. District Judge Brian Wimes earlier this week struck down the law as an unconstitutional overstep by the state on the federal government. After Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey appealed, Wimes ruled the law can remain in effect until an appeals court takes up the case.The Missouri law subjects law enforcement agencies with officers who knowingly enforce federal gun laws without equivalent state laws to a fine of $50,000 per violating officer.Federal laws without similar Missouri laws include statutes covering weapons registration and tracking, and possession of firearms by some domestic violence offenders.The Justice Department said the Missouri state crime lab, operated by the Highway Patrol, refused to process evidence that would help federal firearms prosecutions after the law took effect.The Missouri P...

Grandview edges Cherry Creek, advances to girls 6A finals

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:56:37 GMT

Sienna Betts let it all go and let her tears flow.When the Grandview High sophomore center finally composed herself, she explained her emotions.“Earlier in the season nobody ever thought we would get here, and nobody believed in us — except us. Now here we are,” Betts said after scoring 16 points and snaring 15 rebounds to lead the Wolves to a rugged, 31-28 victory over Cherry Creek in the Class 6A semifinals of the girls’ state basketball tournament Friday at the Denver Coliseum.No. 11 Grandview (18-9), seeking to repeat after beating Valor in last year’s title game, faces the winner of Friday afternoon’s semifinal between Arapahoe and Monarch.In no way, shape, or form is this the same Grandview team that got blown out by second-seeded Cherry Creek, 56-40, on Feb. 1.“As coaches, we were watching film and this is not even the same team — at all,” coach Josh Ulitzky said. “Sienna is our stalwart, obviously, but every one of ...