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Pittsfield eatery reopens with new owner, new name

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Pittsfield restaurant formerly called Joanne's Elm Street Luncheonette has reopened under new ownership and has a new name. Shelley’s Kitchen officially opened in mid-February. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner of the Luncheonette, Joanne Longton, closed the restaurant on January 30. "After 48 years in business, it’s time for me to lay down my spatulas and enjoy life," said Longton in a Facebook post. "It’s been an amazing journey. I’ve made great friends during my time here and will never forget you all."Longton soon after announced that Shelly Strizzi would be taking over the restaurant. Strizzi has over 30 years in the restaurant business and previously worked at the Luncheonette. Best restaurants in Valatie/Kinderhook, according to Yelp The Shelley’s Kitchen menu features breakfast food, sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs and fries. You can view the full menu on the restaurant's...

Major Case Squad searching for vehicle of interest in Belleville homicide investigation

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - Investigators have identified a vehicle of interest in connection with a recent homicide case in Belleville, Illinois.According to Master Sgt. Shane Brown, deputy commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, Belleville police were called to a home in the 400 block of South 29th Street just after 1:20 a.m. Sunday.Officers found a man inside the residence dead of a gunshot wound. The victim was later identified as Paul Kirby. He was 38.More than two dozen Major Case Squad investigators are working on the case, Brown said, and are following multiple leads.(Courtesy: Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis)As a result, authorities have identified a vehicle of interest in the homicide. Investigators are looking for a silver 2014-2018 Jeep Cherokee.Anyone with information on the investigation or the whereabouts of the vehicle of interest is asked to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-355-9793 or call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.

Woman sues Silver Dollar City, claiming she was injured on ride

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. - A woman is suing Silver Dollar City for damages, claiming she was injured on one of the theme park's rides in 2021.The lawsuit, which was filed on Thursday, explains that the plaintiff was a visitor at Silver Dollar City in August of 2021 when the incident occurred. Branson Police Department officers allowed to wear cowboy hats, have facial hair The plaintiff claims she received permanent injuries to her neck, head, and brain on the Mystic River Falls ride. The lawsuit does not describe how the injuries occurred but claims that the ride was unsafe and Silver Dollar City neglected to ensure the safety of the ride at the time of the incident. The plaintiff is asking for more than $25,000 in damages and has requested a trial by jury.Silver Dollar City did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

New exhibit to celebrate St. Louis soccer history, opens next month

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Missouri Historical Society will open a new exhibit next month to celebrate St. Louis soccer history and the city's storied past as the "First Soccer Capital" of America. The exhibit will open April 8 at the Missouri History Museum at 5700 Lindell Boulevard. The exhibit will be free to the public, sharing stories, photos, videos and artifacts tied to St. Louis soccer history. Fans will be able to enjoy the exhibit just a few short weeks after a new chapter in St. Louis soccer history... The MLS debut of St. Louis CITY SC. Trending: Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit “Our St. Louis CITY SC team is off to an incredible start as the newest MLS franchise. We’re excited about that, and we’ll also be spotlighting that this isn’t a new phenomenon for St. Louis," said Sam Moore, Managing Director of Public History for the Missouri Historical Society. "We’ve been a soccer city for 150 years, with a long legacy of talent and passion fueling the world’s most p...

Arraignment set for man charged with murder of Hermann police officer

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. - The man charged with killing Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith, will make his first court appearance Wednesday.Kenneth Lee Simpson was arrested Monday after a long standoff with officers in Hermann, Missouri. He'll be arraigned Wednesday morning on charges including first-degree murder. Top story: Kim Gardner files response to attorney general suit The Gasconade County prosecutor has forwarded the case to the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Simpson is also accused of shooting officer Adam Sullentrup, who is still in the hospital.

A pair of big-name rappers will highlight Mile High 420 Fest

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

Rappers Rick Ross and Waka Flocka Flame will light up the stage in Denver in April to celebrate every stoner’s favorite holiday.Related ArticlesMusic | City Park Jazz 2023 reveals full lineup, dates for outdoor summer concerts Music | New music: We Are Messengers, Lana Del Rey, Yazmin Lacey Music | Colorado Symphony will mix standard fare with new sounds — and few celebrity appearances Music | Sober seating bill for Colorado sports, concert venues would set national precedent Music | Tim McGraw, Eric Church top Cheyenne Frontier Days 2023 music lineup On Wednesday, the Mile High 420 Fest announced its lineup of performing artists who will provide the soundtrack to one of the city’s signature spring events. Rapper Fivio Foreign, Def Jam-signed singer/songwriter Kaash Paige, and hip-hop producer The Alchemist round out the lineup.Mile High 420 Fest comes to Civic Center park in Denver on Thursday, April 20...

Broncos agree to two-year deal with CB Tremon Smith to begin Day 3 of free agency

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

Denver continued its free agent haul Wednesday by agreeing to a two-year contract with former Houston defensive back and return man Tremon Smith, a league source confirmed to The Post.Smith is getting a $1.4 million signing bonus and has base salaries of $1.1 million in 2023 and $1.99 million in 2024. He can earn up to $510,000 in active roster bonuses in 2023 and then up to an additional $1 million in incentives in 2024.Smith, 26, has spent the past two seasons playing for the Texans and has also spent time with Indianapolis, Green Bay and Kansas City.He played in all 34 games for Houston over the past two seasons, starting two games each year. He’s set to provide depth for Denver’s top-line corners Pat Surtain II, Damarri Mathis and nickel K’Waun Williams and should also provide stiff competition for Montrell Washington for return duties.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | PHOTOS: Denver Mayoral Debate Denver Broncos | Broncos giving two-y...

An eggy riff on an Irish classic, for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

By Melissa Clark, The New York TimesYou don’t have to be Irish to appreciate St. Patrick’s Day, especially when it comes to the food (green bagels excepted).Like many people marking the day, I prefer to follow a more traditional path and rejoice in the green by piling colcannon on my plate, soft mashed potatoes speckled with bits of kale or cabbage and suffused with loads of butter (the more, the better).Colcannon, which comes from the Gaelic term “cál ceannann” — most likely meaning white-headed cabbage — has been a staple in Ireland since at least the 18th century, when potatoes, a relative newcomer to the Irish diet brought over from the Americas, met cabbage and kale, leafy garden stalwarts that were already cornerstones of the cuisine.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Scorpion tamales, larvae tacos and worm tostadas are on the menu at Denver’s La Diabla this week Restaurants, Food and Drink | Recipe: A shepherd’s pie perfect fo...

LAUSD unions to announce dates of upcoming 3-day strike

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

Members of a union that represents Los Angeles Unified School District workers along with the United Teachers of Los Angeles plan to announce dates of an upcoming strike at a rally Wednesday evening.SEIU Local 99 members voted in February to authorize a strike and thousands signed a strike commitment saying they are ready to take action.“LAUSD has continued to harass and threaten SEIU Local 99 members engaging in union activities for a fair contract. In response, our SEIU Local 99 bargaining team has called for a 3-day unfair practice charges strike,” union members explained on their website.They said they are striking for three days to show the district they are “fed up” and want to demand respect for their work. They aim to call out the district's unfair practices they say include threats, interrogation and surveillance of members who participated in last month's strike vote. The strike would mean a walkout of as many as 65,000 workers and force the shutdown of Los Angeles public ...

1 Killed, 3 Injured in Accident near Country Club Way [Tempe, AZ]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:57:27 GMT

Vehicle Collision near Southern Avenue Left One FatalityTEMPE, AZ (March 15, 2023) – Sunday night, one person died following a vehicle accident near Country Club Way, police said.The incident happened on March 12th, just after 5:00 p.m., involving two vehicles.According to Tempe Police, they have learned that one of the vehicles was driving at high speed which caused the collision.As a result, one person died at the scene and three other people were transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Also, the crash resulted in downed power lines with an unknown number and one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.Furthermore, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down.Consequently, motorists were to avoid the area, and traffic delays were expected. All directions at the intersection were blocked during the investigation.Meanwhile, the identity of the deceased was not yet determined and further investigation is still underway.In this sorrowful time, the Swee...