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

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 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 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 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 ...

Ukraine says it stopped air attacks on Odesa, while British and Dutch jets go after Russian bombers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 GMT

By SUSIE BLANN (Associated Press)KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched three waves of drones and missiles against the southern Ukraine port city of Odesa, officials said Monday, though the Ukrainian air force said it intercepted all the airborne weapons fired during the nighttime attacks.Falling debris from the interceptions of 15 Shahed drones and eight Kalibr missiles damaged a residential building, a supermarket and a dormitory of an educational facility in the city, Odesa Gov. Oleh Kiper said.Two employees of the supermarket were hospitalized, Kiper said. Video showed a huge blaze at the store during the night and, the next day, the large building’s charred and mangled wreckage.Meanwhile, Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, rebuked critics who suggest a 2 1/2-month-old counteroffensive aimed at dislodging Russian forces from occupied areas of Ukraine should be advancing more quickly.The Ukrainian army does not intend to engage in ...

San Bernardino County officials respond to 4 overdose calls in 5 days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 GMT

Deputies in San Bernardino County last week responded to four overdose calls in five days, officials said Monday.The first incident occurred in Twentynine Palms around 8:35 p.m. Aug. 5. A 37-year-old man was not breathing and had possibly overdosed, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.Deputies arrived and suspected that the man had overdosed on fentanyl. They administered Narcan, a nasal spray that can treat narcotic overdose in an emergency, and began life-saving measures, but the man died, officials said.The following morning, around 1:45 a.m., deputies responded to a home in Yucca Valley for a 24-year-old man who had possibly overdosed on narcotics.He was found unresponsive, but deputies administered two doses of Narcan and his vitals improved. He was taken to a hospital for further treatment, officials said.Around 5:35 p.m. on Aug. 9, deputies were dispatched to a residence in Twentynine Palms for a 30-year-old man who had overdosed on fentanyl.The man wa...

Rider Hospitalized after Motorcycle-Vehicle Collision on Berry Creek Drive [Folsom, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 GMT

Motorcycle vs. Sedan Collision on Folsom Left One InjuredFOLSOM, CA (August 14, 2023) – Friday evening, a vehicle collision on Berry Creek Drive left one rider injured, police said.On August 4th, just before 9:20 p.m., deputies from the Folsom Police Department arrived at the area involving a collision between a motorcycle and a sedan.Furthermore, the paramedics arrived at the scene and discovered the motorcyclist unconscious at the intersection.Consequently, they quickly transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital where he was responding with the medics on their way. Their current condition has not yet been released at this time.Moreover, the authorities blocked the southbound lanes of Auburn Folsom Road at the intersection of Berry Creek Drive. It reopened early Saturday.Also, just before 10:50 p.m., the officers extended the road closure between Oak Avenue Parkway and Inwood Road.No other information was added at this time and further investigation is still active.To ...

Man Dies in Motorcycle Collision on Cory Place [Las Vegas, NV]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 GMT

55-Year-Old Motorcyclist Pronounced Dead after Fatal Accident on Decatur BoulevardLAS VEGAS, NV (August 14, 2023) – Late Tuesday night, one man was killed in a motorcycle collision on Cory Place.The incident happened around 10:35 p.m., near Decatur Boulevard on August 8th.Per reports, the driver of a 1999 Toyota Tacoma was heading south and struck the rider of a northbound 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle.Investigators say the Toyota attempted to turn left while a motorcyclist turned in front of the pickup-truck. Upon impact, the 55-year-old rider was ejected from the motorcycle onto onto the road.Medics arrived and transported the male motorcyclist to University Medical Center where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. Although, authorities have not yet released his identity.Moreover, the driver of the Toyota stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Officers say impairment did not play a factor.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend th...

MLB looking into social media posts involving Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:44:43 GMT

(CNN) — Major League Baseball (MLB) is looking into social media posts involving Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the team announced on Sunday.The Rays said they became “aware” of circulating posts involving Franco during Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians and “are in close contact with Major League Baseball as it conducts its due diligence.”A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to CNN that the league is looking into the social media posts.The team did not give any additional information regarding the posts.Franco did not play in the team’s 9-2 loss and after the game Rays manager Kevin Cash said he was “aware” of the speculation but it was a “scheduled day off” for the 22-year-old.“I’m aware of the speculation, and I’m not going to comment any further on that but the day off was because a day off,” Cash said.CNN has reached out to MLB and Fran...