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Animal shelter fights to "stay alive"

The Pets Alive Animal Shelter in the Hudson Valley prides itself on being a no kill shelter, but now the facility is fighting for its own life after running into a tax problem. Our Christian Farrell reports.

Updated 03/17/2010 09:30 PM

Warren County facing growing Medicaid fraud problem

Warren County leaders say Medicaid fraud has become so rampant in the county that it's now costing taxpayers a heavy price to cover the cost. But as our North Country reporter Matt Hunter explains, State Department of Health officials and county leaders don't see eye to eye on how to fix the problem.

03/17/2010 05:27 PM

Queensbury insurance agent arrested

A Queensbury insurance agent has been arrested for stealing money from a Fort Ann couple instead of using it to purchase insurance policies.

03/16/2010 06:46 PM

Warren County Sheriff's car flips in high speed chase

A Lake Luzerne man is in Warren County Jail, facing multiple felony counts after investigators say he led Glens Falls Police and Warren County Sheriff's deputies on a high speed chase Monday night. As our North Country reporter Matt Hunter explains, one officer narrowly avoided disaster when his vehicle rolled in the chase.

Updated 03/16/2010 06:34 PM

Mumps outbreak at SUNY Plattsburgh

SUNY Plattsburgh has an outbreak of mumps on campus. There are three confirmed cases and school officials are awaiting the results of three other suspected cases. Those infected are currently off campus grounds.

Updated 03/16/2010 04:13 PM

Man arrested for rape

A Washington County teen has been arrested and charged with rape.

03/15/2010 10:12 PM

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Updated 03/15/2010 07:40 AM

Legal Eagle: NCAA licensing fees

A California Court ruling on a case involving NCAA licensing fees could have an impact on what has become a perennial favorite - March Madness. This all comes after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit over just who retains ownership of a college player's likeness, even after they've graduated. It’s one of those sticky anti-trust situations, not unlike the suit filed over NFL merchandising rights and here to help us sort it all out is our legal eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

<EM>Legal Eagle</EM>: NCAA licensing fees

03/14/2010 01:08 PM

Suspect brings child along to rob Sears

The Warren County Sheriff's Department is investigating a robbery at the Sears store in the Aviation Mall in Queensbury. One thief even brought his child along for the trip.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:48 PM

Tree causes 'bizarre' accident

The highs winds Saturday night caused an unusual accident involving two cars in Cazenovia. A tree came crashing down on a PT Cruiser that was traveling on Route 92 right around 8 p.m.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:12 PM

Compromise made for co-pilot training

A deal has been made in the FAA reauthorization bill that would require co-pilots to have more training to get their license. Our Anne Lithiluxa has more on why family members of flight 3407 victims still call the compromise a victory.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:01 PM

The gift that keeps on giving

The holidays may be over, but the giving has kept on going. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office says they've just received $500 from the Stewart's Shops Holiday Match Donation Program.

03/13/2010 06:23 PM

Great Escape Job Fair Attracts 1,000

The Great Escape is holding its annual job fair, and it's drawing huge crowds. Our Sabina Kuriakose has more on why this year, the applications look a little different than in the past.

03/13/2010 02:56 PM

Retired priest arrested for DWI

A local retired priest is arrested in Queensbury, after police say he drove drunk. In fact, police say he had nearly three times the legal limit of alcohol in his system at the time of the crash.

Updated 03/13/2010 11:26 AM

Theme park hiring for the season

The Great Escape in Queensbury is holding a job fair today to fill 1,500 job openings. The theme park is looking to hire workers for the 2010 season beginning in April.

Updated 03/13/2010 11:23 AM

State Police: Passenger's belt buckle was a handgun

State Police conducting a routine traffic stop discover the belt buckle of the passenger was actually a handgun.

03/12/2010 10:46 AM

Police release age-progressed photo of Jaliek Rainwalker

It's been more than two years since the disappearance of Jaliek Rainwalker. On Thursday, police unveiled an age-progressed photo of him. Our Erin Connolly has the details from Greenwich.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:55 AM