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Updated 7:40 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

Flu season better than expected

Health care professionals are breathing a sigh of relief over the results of this flu season. The seasonal flu was almost nonexistent and H1N1 was lower than expected. Our Katie Gibas tells us what health care workers attribute the decline to and what the lower numbers indicate for next year's flu season.

Updated 03/10/2010 10:38 PM

Toyota owner crashes into rock wall

If you drive a Toyota, you'll want to listen up. A woman in Westchester says her Prius' accelerator got stuck, sending her into a rock wall. Our Curtis Schick has more.

Updated 03/10/2010 10:19 PM

Chamber director headed to China

It's more than 11,000 miles away and culturally, couldn't be more different, but one North Country community leader hopes an eight day trip to China will help boost economic growth back home. Our North Country Reporter Matt Hunter has the story.

03/10/2010 04:13 PM

Prescription drug abuse growing problem in Warren County

In addition to a growing heroin problem, Warren County law enforcement agencies are now figuring out how to handle an alarming increase in prescription drug abuse. As our North Country reporter Matt Hunter found out, it's a problem that shows no prejudice when it comes to age.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:01 AM