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Vikings RB Alexander Mattison spoke out against social media hate. Now he’s calling for change.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

Alexander Mattison noticed the direct messages pouring in last week shortly after the Vikings’ 34-28 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The racial slurs directed at Mattison got to him in the moment, as did the calls for him to commit suicide for his performance on the field.Talking to reporters on Monday at TCO Performance Center, Mattison said it felt as if he was being kicked while he was down. He added that he talked to teammate C.J. Ham for awhile after receiving the messages, then ultimately decided to go public as a way to raise awareness about the vitriol so many players deal with on a daily basis.“This (expletive) is unacceptable,” Mattison posted on Instagram last week while displaying a couple of the messages from fake accounts. “Under my helmet, I am a human, a father, a son.”As much as Mattison expressed gratitude for the love he received in the aftermath, he also called for change, noting that nobody should have to absorb this level of hate on social media. He want...

Man shot and killed after attack with hammer

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The New York State Police released an update to an officer involved fatal shooting that happened over the weekend. NEWS10 is in Fulton County with the latest in developments there. United Auto Workers strike begins State Police say 28-year-old Nathan Wood was shot and killed by a Johnstown police officer. Police say Wood attacked the officer with a hammer.  State Police say it happened after the officer was called to the home on Washington Street.Sometime around 6 am Sunday, police say Wood entered the upstairs apartment without permission. The property owner who lives in the downstairs apartment confronted Wood. That’s when Wood allegedly struck the landlord multiple times with a hammer. Troy firefighters injured in training exercise Once on scene, a Johnstown police officer encountered Wood, who failed to listen to the officer’s commands. Wood then hit the officer with the hammer. The officer shot Wood and he was then taken to Nathan Littau...

Jury selection will enter day two in Jacob Klein trial

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 12 jurors and two alternates were selected in the trial for Jacob Klein. Jury selection will enter its second day Sept. 19. Klein is charged with second-degree murder and accused of killing 35-year-old Philip Rabadi in April 2022. Rabadi was a physician assistant at St. Peter's Health Partners and graduate of Albany Medical College. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Prosecutors asked prospective jurors the typical questions, including how they feel about jury duty, working as a group and the charges in the case. Klein, representing himself, questioned potential jurors. He said the contested issue of this case is not that a crime was committed, but who committed that crime. He asked potential jurors about their ability to grant him the presumption of innocence and their thoughts regarding a defendant taking the stand. Water main break in Troy Mark Bederow, Klein's legal advisor, said Klein's choice to ...

Troy PD searching for suspect after fatal 6th Avenue shooting

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that occurred on September 18. Two victims were injured in the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Monday at 2:29 p.m., officers responded to the area of Sixth Avenue and 105th Street following the report of someone being shot. Upon arrival, police located the two victims, one of which sustained serious injuries. The victims were assisted on the scene by emergency services before being transported to a nearby hospital. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival, and there is no description of them at this time. Brunswick man charged with attempted murder The investigation remains ongoing. Stay with NEWS10 as this story continues to develop.

St. Louis men sentenced in 2018 killing of retired police sergeant

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Prosecutors reached a plea agreement on Monday with a 20-year-old man who, as a teenager, shot and killed a retired St. Louis police sergeant in 2018.Jalynn Garner was set to go on trial this week for the murder of Ralph Harper. Garner had been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, and two counts of armed criminal action. Garner previously pleaded guilty to those charges in 2019, but was allowed to withdraw those pleas. At the time, defense lawyers argued Garner pleaded guilty to meet an eligibility deadline for the Dual Jurisdiction juvenile rehabilitation program; Garner was later found ineligible.The agreement with the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office allowed Garner to plead guilty to second-degree murder; the remaining charges were unaltered. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Could red light cameras soon return in St. Louis City?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis is planning to bring back red light cameras and other automated traffic enforcement. Officials are pushing for their return despite a prior court ruling that they were illegal.On Monday, Mayor Tishuara Jones joined bicyclist and pedestrian advocates to discuss red light camera legislation.The effort is a part of the St. Louis Safer Streets Initiative, which aims to improve street and pedestrian safety through engineering, enforcement, education, evaluation, equity, and encouragement—the six E’s of traffic safety. LIST: Celebrities originally from the St. Louis Metro Area “From engineering on our streets to enhancing enforcement, St. Louis is working to make our city safer no matter how you choose to get around, across ages and abilities,” Mayor Jones said. “Automated traffic enforcement is a proven, effective tool used by hundreds of municipalities across the country to hold drivers accountable and improve safety on our streets. These programs sav...

Sean Payton: Broncos may have to trim offense, “reduce the verbiage” after struggling with operation vs. Commanders

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

Sean Payton had the play he wanted to run on second-and-2 from the Washington 5-yard line on the Broncos’ opening drive Sunday afternoon.The process of getting to it, though, took too long. He appeared to start talking into his headset with the play clock at about 28 seconds. At 22, four Broncos players come off the field and four, including rookie running back Jaleel McLaughlin, rookie tight end Nate Adkins and fullback Michael Burton, run on.Once Denver subbed, the Commanders did, too. Now the clock ticks under 10 and quarterback Russell Wilson and the offense don’t break the huddle until seven on the play clock.Timeout.In the end, the call was perhaps worth burning the timeout for. Adkins sealed off defensive end Chase Young, Burton provided the lead block and McLaughlin waltzed into the end zone for the Broncos’ opening score.But this type of issue cost Denver its other two timeouts, too, later in the first half of the Broncos’ 35-33 loss. Multiple receivers and McLaughlin...

Woman was denied entry to bar before shooting and injuring 5 in Denver, police say

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

The woman who shot five people outside a bar in the 1900 block of Market Street on Saturday night was denied entry into the establishment before she began shooting, according to the Denver Police Department.Police responded to reports of a shooting at 11:15 p.m. and found five adult victims, all of whom sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. They are all expected to survive.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 7 injured in 3 overnight shootings in Denver, including one with 5 victims Crime and Public Safety | Wrong-way driver on I-25 crashes, kills another driver overnight Crime and Public Safety | Justin Dodge, police sergeant injured during Nuggets parade, sets tone for Parker football rivalry as Legend rolls Ponderosa Crime and Public Safety | Denver to pay $825,000 to man jailed after presenting laundry-damaged ID at DIA Crime and Public Safety | Suspect arrested in 2 separate fatal shoot...

Colorado high school football rankings, Week 5: Palmer Ridge rising above the fray in Class 4A

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

A look at this week’s Post Preps Top 10 for Class 5A, 4A and 3A:Class 5ATeamRecordPvsLW1. Cherry Creek4-01W (42-0 at Arvada West)Comment: One look at QB Brady Vodicka’s stat line (41-of-59 passing, 578 yards, 6 TDs, 1 INT) should send shivers down other 5A contenders’ spines. This week: at No. 6 Regis Jesuit, 6:30 p.m. Friday.2. Pine Creek4-02W (23-0 vs. Denver East)Comment: Eagles have allowed a total of seven points over their last eight quarters played. This week: at Mullen, 7 p.m. Friday.3. Columbine4-03W (31-29 at No. 5 Arapahoe)Comment: Four road games to start the season for Columbine, and four wins. Friday’s come-from-behind victory at Arapahoe was easily the most impressive. This week: vs. Fort Collins, 6 p.m. Thursday.4. Ralston Valley3-14W (28-21 vs. Regis Jesuit)Comment: Brady Weldon (222 rush yards, 4 TDs last two weeks) is emerging as a serious threat for the Mustangs. This week: vs. Valor Christian, 7 p.m. Thursday.5. Arapahoe3-15L (31-29 vs. N...

WATCH: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to WWE at “SmackDown” in Denver

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 14:58:19 GMT

Finally, The Rock has come back to Denver.The most-electrifying man in sports entertainment made a surprise return to World Wrestling Entertainment on Friday at the “SmackDown” airing at Ball Arena on Friday. It was Dwayne Johnson’s first appearance on WWE television since October 2019.Related ArticlesTV Streaming | WWE Smackdown Denver preview: What to know Friday night at Ball Arena TV Streaming | Broncos, CMLL announce partnership bringing lucha libre to Empower Field at Mile High TV Streaming | Bray Wyatt dies: World Wrestling Entertainment star was 36 Johnson, 51, appeared in a segment with Pat McAfee (who was also making his return to the WWE) and Austin Theory. Theory, who lost to McAfee in their match at WrestleMania 38, antagonized the former Colts punter in the show’s opening segment. McAfee responded by saying, “This is the people’s show” before The Rock’s theme song hit to dea...