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Massachusetts schools consider cell phone restrictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — The state's education department is encouraging school districts to restrict or ban cellphone use in schools. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley said there is no mandate at this time. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Some schools here in western Massachusetts have implemented measures to mitigate phones in the classroom. According to a spokesperson for Springfield Public Schools, Central High School started a pilot program this year where cell phones were not accessible to students during the school day.Tajia Ramsey, a parent who also works in a Springfield after school program thinks, "Phones are a big distraction, we allow kids here to have phones, we give them time frames where they are able to use them, but once its not free play no more, its time to put it away, you need to engage, and its time to interact, listen and focus." Netflix to charge an add...

Troy man pleads guilty to attempted assault

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The husband of a woman who was shot in the neck in March has pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted assault. Tyriq Mansell, 27, was accused of having a loaded firearm and shooting the victim. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Sentencing is scheduled for July 19. Mansell is facing a sentence of up to 7 years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision.

Jacobes Law: schools must notify parents if child is bullied

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say one in every four students reports being bullied during the school year. Proposed legislation could require schools to notify parents when their child is being bullied, but the bill comes with some opposition. Court dismisses parents’ appeal in Saratoga Co. student suicide case Christine Taras read the note her son Jacobe left her before taking his own life, "Dear mom and dad, I’m sorry but I cannot live anymore. I just can’t deal with all the bullying… being called gay being told to go kill myself, I’m really sorry for all that I put you through ... I love you [signed] Jacobe Taras." Christine said she wasn’t aware of the extent of bullying Jacobe endured until after he passed away. Taras is supporting legislation in memory of her son that would require schools to notify parents if their child is bullied. "They don’t wanna go home and tell their parents what is happening and that can turn into a tragedy, that's why it is so important to let the...

Edwardsville High School asst. principal accused of sex with teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - An assistant principal at Edwardsville High School faces criminal charges for allegedly having sex with a teenager she mentored. Prosecutors have charged Erin Hamilton-Foley, 50, with two counts of criminal sexual assault. Hamilton-Foley was arrested Tuesday after the Edwardsville Police Department received a report Monday that had a sexual relationship with a teenager. Bear struck and killed on I-55 near Festus The Madison County State's Attorney's Office says Hamilton-Foley “held a position of trust, authority or supervision” in relation to a 17-year-old victim, “being that she was an assistant principal… and his assigned mentor.”“It is a crime when adults in positions of trust, authority and supervision over our youths – let alone their own students – manipulate that power dynamic for sex,” said Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine. “We take such crimes seriously, and prosecute them accordingly. Such actions undermine confidence in our schools and tea...

Burglars break into St. Charles County vending business

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

FORISTELL, Mo. -- St. Charles County Police are asking for the public's help to find several burglars. They broke into Best Vending on Highway T on 4/9/2023 at around 1:30 a.m. He stole cash, a box truck, and snacks.Police believe that tow to three people were involved in this crime. They only have footage of one masked man.Call St. Charles County Detective Samantha Brown if you recognize him or have any information in this crime. Her phone number is 636-949-3000 ext. 2630.

The largest pet festival in the Midwest took over Tower Grove Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Bark in the Park returned for their 28th anniversary, but this time in Tower Grove Park.This fun-filled day on Saturday, May 20th had a variety of activities for owners and their four-legged friends to enjoy. Bark in the Park raised over $97,000 for the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force, a team that works 24/7 to help animals in need.

St. Louis Vietnam War memorial adding 254 more names

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Join Soldiers Memorial on Monday, May 29, for the re-dedication of the Vietnam War memorial, which will be a big deal because 254 more heroes will be added.The Soldier's Memorial Military Museum has been a place to remember the brave men and women who died while serving their country for 85 years.The names of 214 people from St. Louis who died in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War were written on the Court of Honor at Soldier's Memorial in 1979. Since then, the names of 254 more people from St. Louis who died in that war have been found.The Defense Casualty Analysis System was used to find out who died in the war. This huge, public, online database has a lot of ways to look for people, such as by home of record, date of death, place of death, etc. Missouri Historical Society realized right away that a lot of the people who met the criteria for the Vietnam War Memorial were not actually on the memorial. They crossed the DCAS information with other sources, including n...

Thunderstorm warning issued for Parker, severe weather with possible flooding expected in metro area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

2:30 p.m.: Strong thunderstorms will push through the metro area moving northeast into the evening, brief heavy rain and hail up to one-inch in diameter is expected in some areas.Strong thunderstorms will continue to develop and move east and northeast through late afternoon. Expect brief heavy rain and hail up to 1 inch in diameter with the stronger storms. #cowx pic.twitter.com/SqnFpgIPHk— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) May 24, 20232:24 p.m.: A flood advisory is issued for Larimer County, including the Cameron Peak wildfire burn scar area, through 3 p.m.BOU issues Flood Advisory for Larimer [CO] till May 24, 3:00 PM MDT https://t.co/kMSJGXFJuW pic.twitter.com/Ow2G6ByMlG— IEMBot BOU (@iembot_bou) May 24, 20232:20 p.m.: Quarter-sized hail is hitting Parker, which remains under a severe thunderstorm warning through 2:45 p.m.Quarter size hail falling in Parker #COwx #Hail Kym Brady pic.twitter.com/ESXQQu1HQS— Meteorologist Kody Wilson (@kodythewxguy) May 24, 20232:16 p.m...

Denver Public Library wants your Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander recipes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

The Denver Public Library wants your submissions for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander recipes.The Special Collections and Archives department is compiling a community cookbook — a digital and physical edition to be archived at the library — to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.“We want to learn family recipes, family history and how the food connects with all those who submit,” Joe Gosalvez, Denver Public Library spokesman, said in a news release.Related ArticlesColorado News | Your Denver Public Library card can now check out passes to the Denver Tool Library Colorado News | A year after Denver Public Library ended late fees, patrons — and their books — are returning Colorado News | Federal Boulevard’s Asian food bounty is constantly overflowing | Opinion Colorado News | Three bills heading to governor would be wins for Colorado...

Stranded hiker rescued from cave in Bell Canyon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

A stranded hiker was rescued Wednesday afternoon after he got lost in a cave in Bell Canyon.The hiker called authorities after he became stranded in a cave within a remote area of Bell Canyon. He told first responders that he was stuck and unable to return to his vehicle on his own.The Los Angeles Fire Department responded with a helicopter and located the hiker. A rescuer was lowered down to him, but a hoist rescue was not an immediate option because of the location.Together the hiker and the rescuer were able to get out of the cave and find higher ground where they were both hoisted into the helicopter and dropped off nearby.The 34-year-old hiker did not suffer serious injuries and was returned to his vehicle, the Fire Department said.A stranded hiker was hoisted to safety by a Los Angeles Fire Department helicopter on May 24, 2023. (KTLA)When going on a hike in a remote area, officials say it's important to make sure you have a way to contact someone if you become injured or stra...