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A Halfmoon man was arrested following a domestic violence-related incident on April 7th. WTEN reports the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to an active domestic incident on Andrea Court at 11:26 a.m. Investigators found Kyle L. Hunter Sr., 54, had been issued an order of protection. Hunter Sr is accused of violating the order of protection and grabbing the protected person by the face.

A California man is on his way to breaking a Guinness World Record, and his journey brought him to Queensbury on Friday. Warren Edwards is on a quest to run a half marathon in all 50 states in 50 days. WTEN reports his stop in Queensbury was day 14 of his 50-day tour. His next stop was Barre, Vt.

New details on the deadly trooper-involved shooting following a domestic incident call at Ellsworth Commons in Malta. WNYT reports 37-year-old Brandon Moore was killed after authorities say he pointed what appeared to be a handgun at officers. The weapon turned out to be a B-B gun. The state troopers involved are Sergeant Station Commander Michael Musci, Investigator Michael Lenaghen, Investigator Cameron Missenis, and Trooper Richard Ahigian.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested Malayasia E. Hudson, 30, of Troy on Thursday for passing contraband to an inmate at the Saratoga County Jail. According to WNYT, authorities say she is accused of introducing the drug, known as suboxone, into the jail, by passing the contraband to a male inmate.
Hudson was arrested and charged with first-degree promoting prison contraband, said the Sheriff’s Office.

The six people who were killed in a plane crash in Copake Saturday included two doctors and a former MIT soccer player recently named NCAA Woman of the Year. Friends and family are mourning the loss of Dr. Michael Groff, a neuroscientist, and Dr. Joy Saini, their daughter, former standout MIT soccer player Karenna Groff, and her boyfriend, James Santoro. WNYT reports also killed were Karenna’s brother Jared Groff and his partner Alexia Duarte.

Ballston Spa National Bank (BSNB) announced today that it will begin a historic rehabilitation of its original headquarters located at 87 Front Street, Ballston Spa, starting June 2, 2025. The BSNB Board of Directors has made a commitment to preserve its historic presence to ensure that this cornerstone building will remain a landmark and vital hub in the downtown district for years to come.

Last-call legislation, which would prohibit bars and restaurants from selling alcohol after certain hours in Saratoga County, will be voted on by the full Board of Supervisors next week. Board of Supervisors Chair Phil Barrett emphasized that the legislation will not mean that bars and restaurants have to close at an earlier hour Just that they must stop selling intoxicating beverages after those hours.

The hotly contested mayoral race in Glens Falls comes amid disagreement over the city’s budget process. Mayor Bill Collins was elected to lead the Warren County city in 2021. He wants to build on the city’s momentum. Councilwoman Diana Palmer wants more transparency in the city’s budgeting process and wants to personally oversee it.

The Glens Falls Police Department is investigating vandalism in Crandall Park. The Henry Crandall Monument was reported to have been spray painted with graffiti. The Glens Falls Department of Public Works reported the incident may have taken place between April 3-9. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (518) 761-3840.

A man is dead after his roommate shot him with a pellet gun. According to sources, Brendan Carl, 26, called 911 after he shot his roommate Michael Collins, 27, with a pellet gun and indicated that the victim was bleeding and having trouble breathing. When officers arrived, they found Collins unresponsive. He was rushed to Albany Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.