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UMN Duluth, Morris, Crookston campuses hope tuition experiments will stem enrollment losses

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

Three University of Minnesota campuses are experimenting with tuition and financial aid in hopes of turning around a downward trend in enrollment.Compared to 2019-20, enrollment is down 30 percent at Morris, 16 percent at Crookston and 13 percent at Duluth. Those three will undertake two- or three-year pilot projects that could lead to scaled-up or permanent efforts to solidify revenue at the struggling schools.Provost Rachel Croson told the Board of Regents on Thursday that the experiments are customized to each campus and will be “dynamic, open and flexible.”At Duluth this fall, students from eight other Midwest states – including those already enrolled – will pay the in-state tuition rate. The program is meant to replace a reciprocal arrangement called the Midwest Student Exchange Program, which saw key states drop out in recent years.Interim Chancellor David McMillan said renewing the tuition offer for Illinois residents should make the biggest difference, but there’s potential ...

CDTA to officially take over Glens Falls buses

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Buses are busy work, and soon, Glens Falls' bus system will get a hand. On Thursday, the Capital District Transit Authority (CDTA) formalized a merger with Greater Glens Falls Transit (GGFT), starting a new chapter for the North Country bus system. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Announced earlier this year by Glens Falls Mayor Bill Collins, the merger will move management of GGFT to the Capital Region authority, which last year expanded to begin service into Montgomery County. Warren County will become the sixth in which CDTA operates.“Throughout the state, from the largest to the smallest communities, public transit ensures thebasic level of mobility for the local population and for the economy,” said GGFT Transportation Director Scott Sopczyk. “I applaud the Board’s foresight and their decision to approve Warren County’s membership in CDTA. I think that the approval will open the door for a b...

Staying safe during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and with the warmer weather, the number of motorcyclists on the roads across the Capital Region is rising. According to the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, unfortunately, the number of deadly crashes is rising too. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Andrew Liuzzi is the President of American Bikers Aimed Toward Education of New York. He's also been riding for over 40 years. He said the average joy ride has taken a scary turn in recent years. "I've had deer jump out in front of me, I've had vehicles pull out in front of me, people run red lights on a regular basis," said Liuzzi. "Everybody's in a hurry, instead of enjoying the scenery." AAA reminds drivers to share the road, motorcycle helmets are required by law That hustle and bustle has made awareness more important than ever. "You've got to ride with your head on a swivel," Liuzzi suggested. "You have...

As Title 42 expires, Congress proposes HR-2 Border Bill

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- With Title 42 expiring at midnight on Thursday, some are expecting chaos to erupt at our borders. However Congress has proposed a new bill that could help strengthen the presence and resources needed. "The United States has a choice, either we’re going to have a lot of illegal immigration, or we’re going to have a legal migration system that enables people to apply, to enter legally and come, and contribute to this country in a legal way," said David Bier, Associate Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute. Bier said the chaos that’s occurred at the border is the result of an overly restricted immigration system in the US. "And as long as that’s the case - particularly for people without US citizens who are close family members, or extremely high skilled individuals - I mean, those are the people who can find a way to come, but if you don’t fall into those two camps, then there’s not a path for you to come legally and that’s what the administrati...

'Muralgarten' a decade-long dream for Glens Falls

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The project called "Muralgarten" is gaining steam and generating conversation around the Shirt Factory building, and the east side of Glens Falls at large. Artist Hannah Williams has seen sketches and ideas much older than the ones presented to the city by property owner Eric Unkauf. The vision for public art across Cooper, Maple and Lawrence streets dates back 15 years."It's an idea he's had for a while," said Williams, who previously operated out of a studio inside the Shirt Factory's four stories. "He mentioned this to me and I was like, sign me up." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The proposed project would place 30 new murals on 5 acres of space across the block, centralized in front of Rock Hill Bakehouse and Cafe on Curran Lane. Some murals would be free-standing, and others on fencing alongside the south-facing wall of the adjacent Shirt Factory building. Unkauf projects that the project...

ECO issues tickets to "anxious" turkey hunter

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saratoga County resident was issued tickets for hunting a turkey one day before the spring turkey season opened. According to the Department of Environmental Conservation, ECO Shaw received an anonymous tip from someone who heard a single shot on April 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The complainant say they witnessed their neighbor run into a wooded area with a large bag. ECO Shaw located and interviewed the suspected hunter. The hunter claimed he was "too anxious" for turkey hunting season to begin and admitted to shooting the bird.DEC Dispatch confirmed that the hunter had yet to purchase his turkey privileges. The hunter also used a rifle that is illegal for turkey hunting. Tickets were issued for hunting out of season, hunting without a turkey privilege, and taking a turkey with a rifle. The bird was seized as evidence.

Bill to ban texting while driving in Missouri heading to governor's desk

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A bill that would ban texting while driving in Missouri heads to the governor's desk after clearing the Senate on Thursday. Missouri is one of only two US states without a law that prohibits people over 21 from texting while driving. Right now, it is only considered illegal for drivers 21 and under to text and drive.SB 56, sponsored by State Sen. Jason Bean (R-District 25), would require hands-free cell phone use for drivers of all ages. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Penalties would depend on the violations. According to the bill, there would be enhanced penalties for repeat offenders, violations occurring in a work zone when workers are present, violations occurring in a school zone, and violations that are result in property damage, personal injury, or death.The bill also allows car dealers to collect sales tax on vehicles before the buyer leaves the car lot. Customers would be required to pay a lump sum before they ca...

St. Louis police need help identifying suspect in gas station shooting

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a gas station shooting in the Princeton Heights neighborhood.According to Evita Caldwell, a police spokeswoman, the shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. on May 7, at the Conoco gas station in the 6900 block of Gravois Avenue in south city.Officers found the victim, a man in his mid-30s, behind the gas station suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to a local hospital and is said to be in critical condition. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Security video shows the suspect shot the victim with a rifle as the victim was sitting in his own vehicle. The victim got out of his car and attempted to run away on foot before collapsing behind the gas station.On Thursday, police released two images tied to the investigation: one of the alleged shooter and one of their vehicle.Anyone with information on the suspect's identity an...

Give this Missouri brewer a name to win free beer for a year

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. -- Would you like to choose the name of a local brewery? Melvin Brewing in Eureka recently changed owners. They are asking people from the area to suggest a new name. The winner will get a year's worth of beer.You can submit a name for the brewery by entering here. To avoid duplication, Melvin Brewing Eureka is encouraging people to try to submit a unique name. Do your research and submit as many names as you like. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ meets St. Charles yet again The new ownership group will make the final decision on a new name. It will be announced on June 30th.Entrants must be at least 21-years-old. The prize comes as a $600 gift card to the brewery. This is equivalent to one 4-pack per week for 52 weeks.

Man sentenced for Granite City tire shop murder

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:55:16 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - An Illinois man convicted of committing an "execution" in broad daylight outside a Granite City tire shop was sentenced Thursday to nearly eight decades in state prison.This past March, a Madison County jury convicted Fred Williams Jr., 33, of first-degree murder and reckless discharge of a firearm for the June 25, 2021, killing of Delas Carter.The murder was caught on surveillance video, but the shooter's face was covered. On the video, Carter walks outside the store when he's approached by another man and shot at close range. The shooter began to run away but stopped, then came back, stood over Carter, and shot him again.Police said Carter had 10 bullet wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Carter was 30. Crime ring based in St. Charles targeted small towns Law enforcement found the suspect driving away and began a high-speed pursuit, culminating with the suspect crashing on the McKinley Bridge. The driver shot himself and was taken to a local hospita...