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Lake George CSD announces finalists for new mascot

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The search for a new mascot is nearing the finish line. The student advisory committee for the Lake George Central School District has announced four finalists for the district's new nickname. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The selections were reviewed by the committee and the choices are thoroughly explained in the voting process. The finalists are the Lake George Falcons; Lake George Islanders; Lake George Lakers; and Lake George Owls. “We had over 270 suggestions from the community. These are the final candidates from the committee who have worked diligently to incorporate the guiding principles and district values. We have had a thorough process led by our students since last fall and we are excited to find out what nickname will be selected by the community,” said Superintendent John Luthringer. The final survey will close at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 23. The nickname with the most...

Noticeable changes in the mosaic at Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis after deep clean

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For the first time in nearly a century, a month-long cleaning project inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End concluded this week.A month-long cleaning project wrapped up this week inside the Cathedral Basilica in the Central West End for the first time in nearly a century."Even the statues of the evangelists that sit on either side and the splendor of their faces," said Monsignor Henry Breier. "The whiteness in the marble, which again I thought was grey marble, is just so much beauty that shines forth."He said he's noticing new details for the first time since the cleaning."The detailing there on the baldacchino—the little lion heads—I saw them for the first time now that they were clean," Breier said. "So you can definitely see the detailing, and it just kind of jumps out at you." Missouri & Illinois players win $1M in record Powerball jackpot He said parishioners are noticing changes too."When we got to cleaning the baldacchino, half of it was clea...

Heated debates but no decisions on what comes next for the “Downtown Chesterfield” district

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - After a council and public works meeting Thursday, the Chesterfield community still has no idea what will happen to the soon-to-be redeveloped Chesterfield Mall.Kelli Unnerstall is part of the Citizens for Developing Downtown Chesterfield. She moved to the area a few years ago.“I was looking into the Chesterfield community when I was considering moving here, and I saw there was a plan for downtown Chesterfield," Unnerstall said.Now, it’s the reason Unnerstall has started the page, Preserve Chesterfield, gaining nearly 1,000 supporters in just a few days.“They could build 2,880 multifamily units and call it a day, and that would meet the ordinance," she said.Currently, they plan to develop almost 100 acres with what they’re saying, will be the heart of Chesterfield, which includes nearly 3,000 residential units, retail shopping, a central park, walking and biking paths, and more. The biggest issue is what the current ordinance states about the master plan, with no...

Luxury dine-in IMAX theater opens in Inglewood, among world's first

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

The first movie theater to call Inglewood home in over 30 years will be opening on Friday, bringing dine-in options, luxury seating and state-of-the-art IMAX viewing.Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX is the first business to open at Hollywood Park, a large shopping, entertainment and mixed-use district opening near SoFi Stadium.The new luxury cinema boasts 12 screens and 1,236 seats in a 55,137-square-foot facility.The company says the Inglewood location will offer one of the world's first dine-in IMAX experiences.Moviegoers can catch the latest flicks on fully reclining leather seats while enjoying a meal from a “chef-driven menu showcasing house-made sauces, fresh ingredients, and gluten and vegan-friendly options.”The menu features “house-made pizzas, flavorful tacos, sandwiches, gourmet burgers and customizable bowls and more,” the company said. Theatergoers can order their food with a push of a button from their seats.Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Inglewood IMAX is the first m...

Man suffers life-threatening cuts to face in San Bernardino County attack

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

A man in San Bernardino County who was attacked Tuesday suffered life-threatening injuries and had to be rushed to a nearby hospital, authorities announced this week. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Colorado River Station responded to reports of a man sitting on the curb and bleeding profusely at around 11:15 a.m., according to an SBSD news release.  When deputies contacted the unidentified man, they discovered that he had been attacked and sustained severe lacerations to his face, hands and arms. Medical personnel treated the victim at the scene before he was flown to the hospital for treatment.  It is unclear what led to the attack or what type of weapon was used against the victim, but authorities said the suspect had already fled the scene by the time deputies arrived.  The case remains under investigation and anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Deputy L. Stout at the Colorado River/Needles Police Department at 760...

Colton Cowser hits 10th-inning sacrifice fly as Baltimore Orioles top Tampa Bay Rays 4-3

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista, right, celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman after the Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Thursday, July 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)(AP/Scott Audette) Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Felix Bautista, right, celebrates with catcher Adley Rutschman after the Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays during a baseball game Thursday, July 20, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Scott Audette)(AP/Scott Audette) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles are looking down at the rest of the AL East — and the All-Star break is in the rearview mirror.Fun times for Colton Cowser and company.Cowser hit a sacrifice f...

'Ink Master' fan? Don't miss the Tattoo Arts Festival this weekend

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Calling all those who dig the ink -- the Tattoo Arts Festival is this weekend at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver.The event is being put on by Villian Arts and will showcase a plethora of Paramount's "Ink Master" stars and other special guests. There will also be several local tattoo artists with displays at the three-day festival. 5 Denver bars where you can watch the Women’s World Cup In addition to the showcasing of tattoo artists, there will be performances by Ringling Brothers star James Maltman, America's Got Talent stars Captain and Maybelle and other scheduled shows. There will be a tattoo contest and several seminars, according to the event website. The festival begins Friday, July 21 and ends Sunday, July 23. Admission is $23 per day or $45 for a three-day pass. Kids under 12 are free.

City of Denver files lawsuit against church in high country over land dispute

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (KDVR) -- A dispute over land in the high country involving a church and the City of Denver just got more intense.It's 448 acres in far northern Jefferson and Gilpin counties.The city wants to turn the land into a mountain park, but to get to it, you have to use the road owned by the Beth Eden Church and the city said it's not cooperating.The city is now suing the church for rights to the road."Just the fact that you're connected with God's beauty, there's no traffic, this was basically a dead end," Paula Furnace said.Furnace and her husband, Joel, are neighbors of the Beth Eden Baptist Church."It's not right for the City of Denver to come in and be taking land from the church," Furnace said. Colorado’s paid sick leave law will expand in August The city received the land from a donation and wants to convert it into a mountain park. That has raised concern among people who live near it, like the Furnaces."Security concerns and just the general maintenance," Furnace sa...

Study: Colorado has 2nd-highest insurance rates in US

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- New research shows Colorado has had the second-largest increase in car insurance premium rates in the last 10 years.The study by car subscription providers FINN analyzed car insurance premiums across the nation and revealed those with the biggest increases and decreases in yearly costs since 2013.Colorado’s premiums jumped 53% during that time period with the average yearly premium currently at more than $1,900. Florida tops the list with an 88% increase and premiums hovering around $2,500Carole Walker of the Rocky Mountain Insurance Association told FOX31 that rates are rising due to the cost of inflation. Lawmakers introduce bill to crack down on car thefts “Even repairs are more expensive, there are labor shortages, you add to that the lingering effect of COVID,” Walker said.Supply chain issues stemming from the pandemic have affected the availability of glass and other materials. Accident claims are also on the rise.“These marketplace conditions are putting pr...

Reed: Keep politics out of the grocery store

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:45:16 GMT

Virtue-signaling by well-known brands is nothing new. But if we leave the growing culture of corporate virtue-signaling unchecked, it could have profound consequences for society, thanks to those brands’ legion of followers: a group sometimes called “soy boys.”“Soy boy” is a pejorative social media term used to refer to virtue signalers who talk down to those who disagree with them. They’re the type who post about “saving the planet” and instigate cancel culture pile-ons whenever someone deviates from the agreed narratives.To them, every buying decision is an opportunity to signal virtue. They boast about how they eat cruelty-free peace beans and wear clothes made of recycled materials. They use their free time to shame those who make different choices or say something they don’t like.In an attempt to cater to the loud minority of soy boys, more and more brands are virtue-signaling about how green and “woke” they are. Cultural issues, from gay rights to race and more, have nothing t...