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1,200-acre nature preserve to open in Williamson County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- The Hill Country Conservancy is poised to open a 1,205-acre nature preserve in Williamson County, following a donation from an anonymous landowner.The land is described as "ecologically sensitive" and was given to the nonprofit conservancy "to be used for conservation, research, educational outreach and public recreation," per a Tuesday release. Named the Pecan Springs Karst Preserve, the land sits within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone at the onset of the Texas Hill Country, located five miles east of Jarrell.The Hill Country Conservancy is poised to open a 1,205-acre nature preserve in Williamson County, following a donation from an anonymous landowner. (Courtesy: Rich Kostecke)The Hill Country Conservancy is poised to open a 1,205-acre nature preserve in Williamson County, following a donation from an anonymous landowner. (Courtesy: Rachael Lindsey)The Hill Country Conservancy is poised to open a 1,205-acre nature preserve in Williamson County...

Lizzo accused of weight-shaming and harassing former tour dancers. Now they’re suing.

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

Three former dancers have accused Lizzo of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment in a lawsuit filed in California, NBC News first reported.The lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Aug. 1, in Los Angeles Superior Court, a spokesperson told McClatchy News in an email.Former dancers Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez accused Melissa Viviane Jefferson (professionally known as Lizzo), her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley of creating a hostile work environment through sexual, religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault and false imprisonment, according to the lawsuit.The complaint says Lizzo drew attention to a dancer’s weight after an appearance at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, and pressured dancers to engage with nude dancers at strip clubs in Amsterdam and in Paris.The documents also show accusations against Quigley, including harassing dancers about religio...

Vikings bring offensive lineman Dalton Risner to Minnesota for a visit. Will they sign him?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

There could be help on the way for the Vikings’ offensive line.After multiple reports surfaced on Monday that the Vikings were bringing Dalton Risner in for a visit, head coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed Tuesday that the 28-year-old is indeed in Minnesota.Though it’s unclear if the Vikings will sign Risner, the fact that he’s being considered as an option seems significant.“That group is off to a really good start in training camp,” O’Connell said. “We’re always looking for ways to find good football players when they’re available. We really just wanted to bring him in and get to know him a little bit better, use the process of a visit to do that and see if we can possibly take what we think is a strong group and make it even better.”Logistically, the Vikings haven’t yet seen Risner on the field. The point of the visit was to get to know Risner while also getting him familiar with people around TCO Performance Ce...

Forest Rangers conduct rescues at Kaaterskill Falls

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 29, Forest Rangers conducted two rescues at Kaaterskill Falls. Both individuals required medical attention. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! At around 3:20 p.m., an 18-year-old from New York City required assistance after falling on the Upper Falls Trail. Assistant Forest Ranger Staffa provided first aid and contacted Forest Ranger Dawson. Ranger Dawson then drove the individual to the Scutt Road trailhead and provided further medical attention. The individual's family said they would seek further medical attention on their own.At around 3:55 p.m., Ranger Dawson responded to the Scutt Road trailhead for a 27-year-old with a severe allergic reaction. The individual had been stung by a bee. Greene County Paramedics arrived and provided epinephrine.

Bennington skydiver dares 57 jumps to honor dad

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) — A thrill seeker from Bennington, Vermont, honored his late father with 57 skydive jumps in one day. Ryan Scutt spent 12 hours jumping out of a plane on Saturday, July 22. The daring stunt, with dozens of consecutive parachute jumps, had a unique mission behind it. "I wanted to do something big to help a lot of people," Scutt said.Scutt planned a fundraiser around his jumps called "John's 57" to raise thousands of dollars for cancer patients in his community. The tribute was all in the name of his dad, John Scutt, who died of pancreatic cancer at 57 years old in 2020. Eight-year-old says goodbye to leukemia with first pitch at Fenway "My dad was a great guy. He did a lot of things for this community. He was always a big dreamer," Scutt said.Ryan's dad was a member of the Bennington Rural Fire Department for many years. When John was diagnosed with cancer, he still found a way to give back. He complied and handed out "ditty bags" to other chemotherapy pat...

Versatile reporter Jordan Williams can do it all from news, weather, sports and more

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Williams is a journalist with a passion for sports reporting. He attended Cal State Northridge and studied print journalism before going into broadcasting. He has three years of anchoring, producing, and reporting experience prior to Fox 2.  Williams says that he thrives under pressure and is motivated to inform viewers. On his days off, he likes to play soccer, practice martial arts, and take walks in his neighborhood. “I like general assignments, anything and everything that gets thrown at me,” said Williams. “I like to be adaptable and fill positions as needed.” Williams anchors the weather and traffic reports and hosts the 11 p.m. news on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Why did you want to become a journalist?  Williams developed a love for sports in his childhood, and his dream was to become a professional athlete. However, as he grew older, he realized that it might not be feasible. “The motivation to get into it was sports journali...

St. Louis 'Brick Burger' pop-up to unite food and Lego magic

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Food and fun come together at the Brick Burger Pop-Up Experience for a Burger Adventure. The theme of this spot is square food that looks like it came from a Lego set. On September 16th and 17th the pop-up event will be at Hot Java Bar and Events on Manchester Avenue.   The menu at the pop-up restaurant has a variety of burgers, all with brick shaped ingredients. There are also meat, veggie, or vegan options. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window The restaurant is full of colorful brick walls and themed furniture. Guests can also take part in a brick-building station. Where they can build whatever, they want out of bricks. The Brick Burger pop-up event is now selling tickets for $47 each. Each ticket includes one burger and one soft drink. Tickets can be purchased here. LEGO®, the LEGO logo, are trademarks of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse th...

Julie Tristan is getting her own morning show on KEZK

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Morning commuters will be hearing a familiar voice on another radio station soon. Julie Tristan has been offered her own show on Y98's sister-station 102.5 FM KEZK. Julie & Friends starts on August 8 and will be on from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.“Julie & Friends” will be a positive & fun way to start your day with music from the 80s & today along with talk about pop culture, what’s Trending, I’ll teach you how to bring more joy into your life & all sorts of fun surprises!" Tristan says in an Instagram post.The radio stations are owned by the same group. So, you will still be able to listen to Tristan from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Y98.

Florida appeals ruling that blocks drag show law

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is asking a federal appeals court to largely put on hold a ruling that blocked a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.The state filed a motion Friday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that said U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell of Orlando overstepped his powers when he issued a preliminary injunction that applied statewide against the law.Presnell’s ruling came in a constitutional challenge filed by the Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s.The motion seeks a stay of the injunction while the DeSantis administration pursues an appeal at the Atlanta-based court. The motion, if granted, would allow the law to be enforced against establishments statewide, except against Hamburger Mary’s, which would continue to be shielded by the injunction.“An injunction preventing enforcement of the statute against HM (Hamburger Mary’s) fully protects HM from any … harm,” said the motion, filed by lawyers in Attorney General Ashley M...

Colorado Republican Party files lawsuits against Secretary of State, seeking to close primaries

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:26:52 GMT

As part of its chairman’s desire to close its primaries to all but registered Republican voters, the Colorado Republican Party filed a lawsuit against the Secretary of State Jena Griswold in federal court Monday, seeking to invalidate a ballot measure passed by voters in 2016.The suit, filed on behalf of the party by the attorney who represented Donald Trump after his 2020 election loss, is the latest effort by some Colorado Republicans to push back against Proposition 108, which allows unaffiliated voters to participate in parties’ primary elections and help select general election candidates. The suit alleges that the ballot measure “harms (the party) and its members by infringing upon their rights of free speech and association.”A similar suit, filed by a handful of Colorado Republican officials, was dismissed by a federal judge shortly after it was filed in 2022. The same attorney, John Eastman, represented those officials in that case, too. This latest e...