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Schenectady man indicted for drug trafficking

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was arraigned Wednesday on a 13-count indictment charging that he distributed and possessed with intent to distribute several controlled substances, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Ocyris Morgan, 35, faces five to 40 years in prison if convicted. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, Morgan allegedly distributed cocaine and methamphetamine through 12 sales since August 2022. When he was arrested, he allegedly possessed and intended to sell additional quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as fentanyl.If convicted, Morgan also faces a fine of up to $1M and a term of supervised release from four years to life.

City aldermen discussing water rate hike today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis City board of aldermen will have its first real debate Thursday morning of the proposed legislation that would significantly raise the water bill for city residents. The board of aldermen will meet at the City Hall at 10:00 a.m. Among their agenda item perfecting board Bill 49 or the water rate bill. One city official told FOX 2 that a "spirited conversation" is expected.As the water rate bill takes the spotlight, FOX 2 was granted access to take cameras inside the city's water treatment plant, seeing leaky pipes and broken pumps.Kurt Skouby, the director of public utilities for the city of St. Louis, told FOX 2 that there is always going to be some leakage inside the facility, but it shouldn't be as much as we saw. Skouby said the city's water department is in desperate need of additional funding to keep up with inflation, repairs and infrastructure needs. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say Skouby also explained tha...

Crews investigating crash on I-170 SB, all lanes reopened

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are at the scene of an accident the left a driver seriously injured Thursday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene located on I-170 southbound at St. Charles Rock Road, where state troopers were blocking multiple lanes and are still investigating the scene. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say One driver was involved and the crash, but there are no reports on the severity of their injuries. The cause of the crash has also not yet been revealed. All lanes in the area have since been reopened.FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Mississippi River cleanup happening today in Alton, Illinois

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ALTON, Ill. - A reminder to stop littering from Lewis and Clark Community College's National Great Rivers Research and Education Center hosts its River Cleanup Thursday.It's part of their 'Mississippi River Days of Action' initiative. The event will take place Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Center's Field Station located at 1 Confluence Way in east Alton. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say There will be free coffee, bagels, and prizes will be awarded to those who clean up the most trash.

Mehlville School District holding job interviews today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

MEHVILLE, Mo.- Mehlville School District is holding several job interviews Thursday.They're holding job interviews for bus drivers, second shift custodians, and part-time school food technicians. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say The event takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the school district's central office on Lemay Ferry Road.

Chaifetz Arena hosting St. Louis Veterans Job Fair today

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - There's a job fair for veterans looking for work Thursday.49 businesses will be looking to hire, including the St. Louis VA Health Care System, Wells Fargo, BJC Healthcare, Worldwide Technology, and FEMA. City aldermen discussing water rate hike today The St. Louis Veterans Job Fair is from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Chaifetz Arena.

Boeing hosting hiring event this afternoon

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Boeing is looking for workers, but not for ones to work in the clouds.They're holding a hiring event Thursday for engineering and finance professionals. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say It's from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at their corporate offices on 9000 Airport Road.

St. Louis University's Aviation Summer Academy returns this week

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - With a continuing shortage of workers in the aviation industry, St. Louis University is working to get more young people interested early. SLU's Aviation Summer Academy returns this week. 20 campers from 17 high schools across Missouri, Illinois, California, New York and Texas will attend a course at St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia Heights. City aldermen discussing water rate hike today They'll get hands-on experience from certified flight instructors learning about flight science, aerial navigation, aircraft design, and air traffic control. Aviation students from SLU will also serve as instructors.

Loop Trolley & Delmar Boulevard closed this Saturday for Juneteenth festival

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Loop Trolley won't be running this Saturday.Delmar Boulevard will be closed from Leland to Limit Avenue for a Juneteenth festival. The closure is from 6:00 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. City aldermen discussing water rate hike today The Juneteenth event is from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It'll feature local black-owned businesses, music, storytelling, and dance performances.

A peek behind the curtain: Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic through the eyes of his teammates

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:19:40 GMT

Nothing with Nikola Jokic is ever contrived.Not his palpable disappointment that Thursday’s championship parade delayed his return home to Serbia, nor his raw honesty about where basketball fits into his life.“I think it’s not the most important thing in the world still,” Jokic said shortly after guiding the Nuggets to their first championship Monday night. “There is a bunch of things that I like, that I like to do. Probably that’s a normal thing. Nobody likes his job, or maybe they do. … They’re lying.”His unique skill-set differentiates him on the court, but who he is as a person might be even more uncommon. Self-assured, satisfied, quiet, and private, Jokic is unlike any other NBA superstar. He’d rather soak in the sunshine by his pool than bask in any sort of limelight.Amid the championship afterglow late Monday night, The Post surveyed a handful of characters in Jokic’s circle, seeking their favorite stories with the irreverent Serbian.They yielded examp...