Monday Afternoon News Brief

Written by on January 6, 2025

John Deere mower

About 39,000 John Deere mowers in the U.S. are being recalled over an engine issue. The recall impacts John Deere ZTrak Zero Turn Mowers with Kawasaki engines that were sold between October 2018 and September 2024. The voltage regulator inside the mower’s engine can fail, which can cause the engine to overheat and pose fire and burn risks.   Five fires have been reported, along with 26 reports of melting and or smoking. There have been no reports of injuries so far.

 

 

Two men have now been arrested at a Thruway stop for holding a woman against her will. State police said they received reports around 3 a.m. Thursday that a 27-year-old was being held against her will at the Ulster Travel Plaza. Police said she was able to escape and was later found in Orange County, unharmed. As for the two men, both were arrested, and police said they knew the victim. Jeffrey Blount was charged with unlawful imprisonment, while Kevin Smalls was charged with forcible touching.

 

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Another inmate who was injured at a Central New York prison a few weeks ago has passed away. Family members of 22-year-old Edward Sholtz say he died yesterday at Wynn Hospital in Utica. Sholtz was an inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, and was brought to the hospital on December 17th. The state corrections department says there are no signs of staff misconduct or foul play. Sholtz was serving 12 years after admitting he tried to sexually assault a woman.

 

Maine Senator Susan Collins – Associated Press photo

A bill supported by Maine Senator Susan Collins will expand autism research in the United States. The Autism CARES Act of 2024 has been signed by President Biden and calls for billions of dollars to be used towards boosting funding and federal support for autistic individuals. Its estimated autism affects one out of every 36 people. The law also improves training for families, friends and professionals who need help understanding folks with autism.

 

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The Buffalo Bills have wrapped up their regular season with a road loss to a division rival. Quarterback Josh Allen played one snap before Mitch Trubisky took over and threw for 101 yards and a touchdown as the Bills fell to the New England Patriots 23 to 16 at Gillette Stadium yesterday. Buffalo running back James Cook tied a team record by scoring his 16th rushing TD of the year. Up next for the Bills is a home playoff game at 1:00 Sunday against the Denver Broncos.

 

The Buffalo Sabres will be on home ice for the first time in 2025 tonight as they look to snap a three-game losing streak.   The Sabres are hosting the Washington Capitals at KeyBank Center. Buffalo last played Saturday when they were defeated by the Vegas Golden Knights in Sin City. The puck drops tonight at 7:00.


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