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Amy Thielen’s ‘Company’ has recipes for all types of gatherings

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

When Amy Thielen is looking to let off steam on Friday nights, she cooks dinner for friends. Sometimes it’s for no occasion at all; other times it’s for big, blowout celebrations, holidays or birthdays. Thielen and her family live in rural northern Minnesota; “In my corner of the world, in-house entertaining is more than a way of life — it’s pretty much our only option,” she writes in the introduction for her latest cookbook, “Company.”The book, released at the end of August, is billed as the “radically casual art of cooking for others,” and includes 20 full menus for different types of gatherings — Saturday Nights for parties of six to eight, Holidays for eight to 12, Perennial Parties of six to 10 and Casual Walkabouts for full buffets for 15 to 20 people. There are also notes and advice, plus a section on stocking a pantry.This is Thielen’s third book, and while her second was a memoir, she says this one is also “v...

Adams Police receive grant for body cameras, updated cruiser cameras

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, the Adams Police Department received a $110,464.74 grant for body-worn cameras and an updated cruiser camera system. Both initiatives will be implemented in the future. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The grant comes from the Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program. Terrence Reidy, the Secretary of Public Safety and Security, commented on the grant and program.“Body-worn camera programs provide law enforcement agencies with an important tool to improve training and advance best practices. This grant program and the resulting technology implementation will improve safety for police and communities statewide. As a growing number of departments launch or expand body-worn camera programs, this funding has become a vital resource for police departments across the state.”

CT man sentenced in fatal Berkshire County crash

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

BERKSHIRE COUNTY, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A West Granby, Connecticut, man was found guilty of motor vehicle homicide negligent operation on Tuesday. Stanley Kardys, 70, is sentenced to 90 days in the House of Corrections. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On April 23, 2021, Massachusetts State Police responded to the 14.8 eastbound mile marker on the Massachusetts Turnpike for reports of a Freightliner tractor-trailer, Toyota minivan, and Toyota Camry crash. The Berkshire County District Attorney's Office says the tractor-trailer, driven by Kardys, had crashed into the back of the Camry in the right lane.Officials say the trailer pushed the Camry into the left lane, hitting the left guardrail following the initial collision. The Camry was then pushed back into the right lane where it hit the right guardrail and eventually stopped in the righthand breakdown lane. The Toyota minivan involved was driving ahead of the Camry and was hit aft...

Homeless camp cleared ahead DNC meetings downtown Thursday through Saturday

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The center of the democratic political world is in St. Louis for the next few days, starting Thursday morning. The fall meeting of the Democratic National Committee or 'DNC', is taking place downtown.That "very big name" is Vice President Kamala Harris. Registration begins in just hours at 8:00 a.m. at the Marriott Grand Hotel on Washington Avenue.Here are some of the highlights:The DNC fall meeting runs Thursday through 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. There are many forums and meetings addressing lots of issues. Some local politicians are among the speakers.FOX 2's St. Louis Post-Dispatch partners reported that St. Louis Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer will speak Thursday morning at a meeting of the DNC's Environment and Climate Crisis Council. That is one of the first meetings. It starts at 9:00 a.m. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The Post also reports that Aldermanic President Megan Green will be a featured speaker at the DNC meeting. She ...

BOA discussing bills today that could give $725K to Department of Health

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will discuss two bills that would give an estimated $725,000 to the Department of Health.They'll also take public comment on the matter. St. Louis Airport expansion would see conversion to single terminal The meeting is at 9:00 a.m. Thursday on Zoom.

2nd annual 'Season of Change' Gala taking place tonight downtown

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A faith-based non-profit is holding its second annual gala Thursday night. Metropolitan Congregations United says the event allows community organizations to meet, network, and celebrate a year of hard work. The theme of the gala is 'Season of Change' to highlight both the change from spring to fall and the organizations' ability to adapt to the priorities of the community. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The gala is Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Polish Heritage Center in downtown St. Louis.

Crisis Intervention Team Awards taking place tonight in O'Fallon Missouri

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Police in St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren counties are being honored Thursday night.The 'Crisis Intervention Team Awards' recognize officers who responded to mental health crisis calls, as well as the supervisors and trainers who helped them. St. Louis Airport expansion would see conversion to single terminal FOX 2's Jasmine Huda will emcee the event. It's at the Christ Banquet Center in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Former business manager for St. Louis Police Union suing, claims firing without cause

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The former business manager for the St. Louis Police Union is suing the union.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that Jeff Roorda says he was wrongfully fired six months into a two-year contract with the union. He also claims the St. Louis Police Officers Association owes him almost $300,000, including $150,000 in lost wages. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants The union argued they didn't renew Roorda's contract because he was running for a seat in the Mississippi Senate at the time.

Broncos roundtable: Takeaways as Sean Payton’s team hits the quarter pole

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

Parker Gabriel, Broncos beat reporter: Alright, gents, the Broncos have hit the quarter pole. Or, they will after 15 minutes against the Jets — thanks, 17-game season. Head coach Sean Payton said at the beginning of the season that the first quarter is a sprint to figure out who you are and how to get better. So, who are the Broncos? What have we learned? The options here are plentiful. Dreadful defense? Actually good, dangerous special teams? But one result so far that’s surprised me is who Denver is not: the rushing-based offense that we heard all offseason Payton wanted to oversee. The Broncos are at 63% passing so far this season, which is a top-five mark in the NFL. They’ve yet to run for more than 122 yards in a game. Some of that is game-flow dependent. You’re not going to pound the rock after Miami hangs its eighth touchdown on the board. Even still, after Sunday’s win against the Bears, Payton said running the ball is going to be this offense’s...

8 Colorado high school football games to watch in Week 7

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

CLASS 5ALegend (5-1) vs. Fountain-Fort Carson (5-1)When/where: 6 p.m. Thursday at Fountain-Fort Carson StadiumLast meeting: Legend 43, vs. FFC 24, Oct. 7, 2022A week after getting shut down in a 40-10 loss at second-ranked Pine Creek, Fountain-Fort Carson looks to regain its footing against another team just outside the top 10 in Class 5A. Like FFC, the Titans already have one rough loss on the resume (20-7 at No. 10 Castle View) and a collection of double-digit wins. Whoever emerges victorious from this one keeps their hopes of earning a first-round bye alive.No. 5 Arapahoe (5-1) vs. No. 6 Grandview (5-1)When/where: 7 p.m. Thursday at  Legacy StadiumLast meeting: Arapahoe 28, vs. Grandview 21, Oct. 6, 2022The last two Colorado programs to hand Cherry Creek a loss meet in what is likely an elimination game for the Centennial League title. Since losing a thriller vs. Columbine, Arapahoe has outscored its last two opponents by a combined score of 87-7, with the run game racking up 540...