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Vikings trading for journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs in move with Cardinals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

After canvassing the market over the past 48 hours, the Vikings are trading for journeyman quarterback Josh Dobbs in a move with the Arizona Cardinals.This move was necessary after franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles tendon on Sunday afternoon at Lambeau Field while leading the Vikings to a win over the Green Bay Packers.It was a devastating blow for the Vikings at the time and forced them to act fast in the search for a replacement. That ultimately led the Vikings to the Cardinals and they acquired Dobbs and a 2024 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.As the starter for the Cardinals this season, Dobbs has thrown for 1,569 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. He was recently benched in favor of rookie quarterback Clayton Tune with star quarterback Kyler Murray on the verge of coming off the PUP list.Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2017 NFL Draft, the 28-year-old Dobbs has also spent time with the Jacksonville J...

Meth drug bust in Montgomery County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office announced multiple arrests related to the sale and use of meth in the county. Four people are facing charges related to this operation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Law enforcement worked for three months to stop the sale and use of meth in Western Montgomery County. Joseph Miller, 32, of Johnstown, Brittany Prevost, 36, of Nelliston, Robert Prevost, 39, of Nelliston, and Michael Dygert, 49, of Nelliston, have all been charged.Charges:Joseph MillerCriminal Possession of a Firearm (Felony)Tampering with Evidence (Felony)Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree (Felony)Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Felony)Brittany PrevostTitle 21, United State Code, 841 (a)(1), (b)(1)(C) Distribution of a Controlled Substance Involving MethamphetamineRobert PrevostPetit LarcenyMichael DygertCriminal Possession of a Controlled Substanc...

CDTA's Purple Line opens November 5, fare-free for 2 weeks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District Transportation Authority wants locals to ride the new Purple Line bus route so much that they're suspending fares once it opens. From Sunday, November 5 to Sunday, November 19, BRT Route 910--the Purple Line servicing Central Avenue--will operate free-of-charge. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! It's CDTA's third Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line. After about a year-and-a-half of construction, the new route connects the Red and Blue Lines, allowing easy service between Washington and Western corridors, and downtown Albany, UAlbany, and Crossgates Mall.BRT routes are not typical CDTA bus lines. The company said BRT routes have fewer stops, more service during peak hours, larger stations, and free WiFi and charging. They said that the Purple Line is "designed to whisk you along the busiest routes in the Capital Region with speed and efficiency."

Letters: Responding to Douglas Bruce’s op-ed on Prop. HH and TABOR

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

Thoughtful HH debate is necessaryRe: “Do the math when deciding on Proposition HH,” Oct. 29 letters to the editor and “The true cost of raising the TABOR cap will be exponential Proposition HH,” Oct. 28 commentaryI appreciate the thoughtful letters in Sunday’s Denver Post favoring and opposing Proposition HH. The letters were well-crafted and expressed the writers’ points of view clearly and forcefully. They were a definite contrast to the op-ed authored by Douglas Bruce, which appeared in the Saturday paper. His lengthy opposition to Proposition HH contained the terms hate, scheme, cabal, scam, theft-vote, dirty money, fraudulent votes, attempt to buy, corrupt, and attack. I would characterize Bruce’s article as invective only, very short of persuasion.Mark McGoff, ArvadaIronically, Douglas Bruce, creator of the TABOR amendment, concluded his recent guest commentary with the directive, “Do it for the children,” while calling for a NO vote o...

Deion Sanders: CU Buffs football robbery at Rose Bowl “a travesty”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

BOULDER — Coach Prime had some choice words about the alleged Rose Bowl crime.“I think that’s a travesty,” CU Buffs football coach Deion Sanders said of the reported robberies of some of his players’ belongings while they were playing UCLA at the Rose Bowl this past Saturday evening in Pasadena, Calif.Sanders, whose 4-4 Buffs (1-4 Pac-12) host Oregon State host No. 16 Oregon State at 8 p.m. Saturday at Folsom Field, said CU is assembling a list of the missing items — jewelry and personal and football items, according to the Pasadena police — and will see financial compensation if the stolen items can’t be recovered.“This is the Rose Bowl, this is ‘The Grandaddy Of Them All,'” Sanders continued. “I’m sure grandpa has some money. Grandpa should have some money to give these kids … they might not be able to get their items back but (someone) should be able to reimburse them.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | ...

Burbank mayor withdraws endorsement of Schiff over Israel-Hamas war

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

Burbank Mayor Konstantine Anthony has withdrawn his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff in the race to replace the late Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate.Schiff, a Burbank resident who is facing off against a slew of challengers including fellow Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, was given Anthony's endorsement "at the beginning of this year," the mayor said in a statement posted to X, formerly Twitter. While Anthony touts Schiff's support of "women, LGBTQ individuals, gun violence prevention activists, and labor unions," he said he cannot back Schiff given the congressman's support of Israel in the ongoing battle against Hamas.After the devastating attacks earlier this month, Schiff released a statement supporting Israel's "right to defend itself.""The U.S. must do all it can to assist Israel as it protects its citizens and takes all necessary steps to recover the hostages taken," Schiff said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those lost and wounded."Israel is ...

Coach Prime calls for Rose Bowl to reimburse players for stolen jewelry

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

On Saturday, several players for the Colorado Buffaloes had their valuables stolen from their locker room at the Rose Bowl. Now, their famous head coach is saying that the legendary Pasadena venue should recompense his athletes.Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, referenced the legendary Rose Bowl game's nickname as the "Granddaddy of them all" when he addressed reporters Tuesday."All that stuff should be replaced. This is the Rose Bowl. They say the Granddaddy of them all, right? I’m sure Granddaddy has some money,” Sanders said, as reported by the Athletic. “Grandpa should have some money to give these kids.” Thousands in jewelry, other valuables stolen from Colorado’s Rose Bowl locker room, players say After Saturday's 28-16 loss to the UCLA Bruins, the Buffaloes returned to their locker room to find out valuables like jewelry had been stolen from some players.The Denver Post reported that at least five players were victimized, “including three players who allegedly had g...

Superheroes rappel down Ventura County Medical Center to entertain hospitalized kids

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

Some of earth's mightiest heroes descended upon Ventura County Medical Center to entertain patients at the hospital's pediatric units on Halloween.Batman and Spider-Man were among the heroes on hand, rappelling down the side of the hospital to wave to kids who are stuck inside for the holiday."Spider-Man" hangs upside down from the roof of Ventura County Medical Center on Oct. 31, 2023. Video from Sky5 showed several daring aerial displays from the heroes, including an inverted hang from Peter Parker and an impressive climb from Bruce Wayne.The heroes were portrayed by members of the Ventura County Fire Department’s Urban Search and Rescue Team. A Ventura County Urban Search and Rescue Team member stands tall dressed as Batman during a Halloween event to raise the spirits of hospitalized kids on Oct. 31, 2023.Upon rappelling down the several stories of the hospital, the superheroes went indoors to greet patients, parents and staff, while handing out small gifts and coloring books.Th...

Jamie Beman Killed in Hit-and-Run Stop-Sign Crash on Evans Road [Perris, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

64-Year-Old Man Dies in Two-Vehicle Collision near Whispering Wood LanePERRIS, CA (October 31, 2023) – Saturday evening, Jamie Beman lost their life in a hit-and-run accident on Evans Road. At approximately 6:44 p.m., police arrived at the crossroads of Evans Road and Whispering Wood Lane.According to reports, the driver of a 2008 Nissan Pathfinder neglected to stop at a stop sign while traveling north on Evans Road. The Nissan vehicle subsequently collided with a westbound 2020 Kia Fit, which was in the process of turning south onto Evans Road.Emergency medical personnel located the Kia driver unresponsive and pronounced them deceased on-site. The deceased Kia driver was later identified as 64-year-old Jaime Beman, from Nuevo.Authorities are urging anyone who may have additional information regarding the hit-and-run driver to reach out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at 951-776-1099.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deep...

A fountain of fests await Bay Area film fans this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:40 GMT

Whether you’re a fan of true stories or prefer escaping from reality and surrendering to fiction, do we ever have film festivals suited for your taste.First up is SFFILM’s ninth annual DocStories, a showcase of innovative nonfiction features. Running Nov. 2-5, it includes an in-person selection and pared-down streaming program.For a complete program, to purchase a pass and/or tickets, visit sffilm.org/year-round-programming/doc-stories/.Here are a few films we recommend.The opening night feature comes from great nonfiction storyteller Matthew Heineman. Last year, he astonished us with his fully embedded “Retrograde,” about the chaos and fallout resulting from the speedy pullout of troops from Afghanistan. Now, he rips our hearts out with the Netflix film “American Symphony.” It begins as a traditional documentary describing the creative process of an acclaimed musical force, Jon Batiste. Then it morphs into a moving portrait of two lovers as they deal with one’s painful health diagn...