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Hochul announces over $3M in grants for land conservation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced grants for not-for-profit land trusts across New York. Over $3 million has been awarded to support projects that protect water quality and farmland, boost public access for outdoor recreation and conserve open space to benefit community health, tourism, and economic development.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Land conservation is essential in New York's fight to mitigate climate change and protect our state's unparalleled natural resources," said Governor Hochul. "Supporting the critical work of land trusts across the state will bring us closer to our goal of safeguarding 30 percent of public land in New York by 2030, ensuring future generations will have access to green space and protected natural habitats."10 not-for-profit land trusts in the Capital Region are receiving grants totaling $664,040. The land trusts and allocations are as follows:Agricult...

St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office under scrutiny from Auditor

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri State Auditor says he may file a lawsuit against St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said she’s not handing over the information he needs to complete the audit to see if her office is wasting taxpayers' money.He said he’s been after certain documents for some time now and has given the Circuit Attorney’s Office deadlines. He said he'd run out of patience.“If we don’t received that in the next week or so, then we will be going to court," Fitzpatrick said. "We basically have to file a lawsuit to enforce the petition in court, where a judge would essentially order the Circuit Attorney’s Office to comply with the subpoena, and if they fail to do that, we would have to go back to the judge and say they didn’t. Then the judge would have to determine if they were going to be held in contempt of court or what was going to happen there. So the next step is just going to court to enforce the subpoena and force them to comply with...

Cardinals to host 'Jayson Tatum Night' in August

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals will celebrate one of the most popular active athletes from the St. Louis region with a special theme night this summer. The Cardinals are set to host "Jayson Tatum Night" at Busch Stadium on August 1. The Boston Celtics star is expected to attend and meet some fans. St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office reeling after resignations Anyone who purchases a special theme ticket will receive an exclusive Jayson Tatum bobblehead.  A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to The Jayson Tatum Foundation. There will also be VIP tickets available that include a pregame meet-and-greet with Tatum, along with a pre-signed photo. Tatum, a 2016 graduate of Chaminade College Preparatory School in Creve Coeur, is in the second round of the NBA playoffs with the Boston Celtics. The 25-year-old has established himself as one of the league’s most prolific scorers and has enjoyed four consecutive All-Star selections. He reached the NBA Finals last year, but is s...

St. Louis doctor drowns while fishing in Ozark County

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

OZARK COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis doctor drowned over the weekend during a fishing trip in Southern Missouri.Dr. Richard Brasington, a rheumatologist, was wading in the North Fork River, upstream from the Sunburst landing, some time after 10 a.m. on Sunday when he drowned. An incident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Brasington was pronounced dead at 2:15 p.m. by the Ozark County Coroner's Office. Brasington was 71. St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office reeling after resignations Our news partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch spoke with Cpl. Johnathan Roberts of the state patrol, who said a kayaker found Brasington's body around 1 p.m.Brasington had been wearing chest-high waders to go into the river, Roberts said, and investigators suspect he may have fallen and been unable to surface because they had filled with water.

Opinion: Coloradans are tired of high energy bills. Democrats have a plan to help.

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

Last December, thousands of Colorado families received an unpleasant early gift for the holidays: an energy bill that was, in many cases, hundreds of dollars more expensive than normal.Many reacted in shock, and our offices were flooded with emails and phone calls from constituents asking for help: Surely, this must be some sort of mistake? I don’t remember using twice as much energy this month; why is my bill twice as expensive? Isn’t there something someone can do to help?Unfortunately, the answer to the first question is no, there was no mistake. Customers really were expected to pay hundreds more than they’re used to for the same exact service. Although it was a colder winter than the previous, that fact alone doesn’t account for the huge increase in costs. The reasons why are as complex as they are infuriating, but the result is the same: an enormous burden on Colorado families and businesses.The answer to the second and third questions is a bit more complicated. Some of the fa...

Littleton mom goes from needing spinal fusion surgery to competing on “American Ninja Warrior”

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

CENTENNIAL — When doctors told Angela Fuller that she needed spinal fusion surgery, I’m sure it would have been nearly impossible for her to imagine that one day she would be competing in one of TV’s most famous athletic competitions.Just after graduating from Colorado State University, the Littleton native got in a terrible car crash that shattered her back. She was barely able to walk, and the toll of giving birth to her two sons exacerbated her symptoms.Shortly thereafter, Angela was told by doctors that she would need the aforementioned spinal fusion surgery. Instead, she chose a different path.See the full story at Denver7.com.Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, In The Know, to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox.

Ranked: Every fun thing to do and see at Casa Bonita, from cliff divers to mariachi and more

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

This story is one in a series featuring trips down memory lane with longtime Casa Bonita fans and former employees who shared their fondest tales with The Denver Post. The restaurant and entertainment venue in Lakewood is expected to reopen in May.“South Park” character Kyle Broflovski once described Casa Bonita as “the Disneyland of Mexican restaurants.” And after spending months talking to longtime fans and former employees, it’s clear that the pink palace truly is the most magical place in Colorado.That ethos is due in no small part to the live entertainment and experiential amenities onsite, which also resemble Disneyland on a small scale, shrunk down to fit perfectly in a strip mall near Denver’s urban core. The restaurant now also has celebrity owners, “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, giving it a dose of Hollywood sheen.In anticipation of Casa Bonita’s reopening sometime this month (official date is TBA), we recently polled The Denver Post’s readers about thei...

Aerosmith announces farewell tour that includes Denver show

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

Aerosmith will be touring a city near you for the last time to celebrate the rock band’s 50-plus years together. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band on Monday announced the dates for its farewell tour called “Peace Out” starting Sept. 2 in Philadelphia.The 40-date run of shows, which will end Jan. 26 in Montreal, includes a stop at Ball Arena in Denver on Nov. 19.Tickets go on sale in Denver at 10 a.m. Friday, May 5 at ticketmaster.com.“I think it’s about time,” guitarist Joe Perry said.Perry said the group, with frontman Steven Tyler, bassist Tom Hamilton, drummer Joey Kramer and guitarist Brad Whitford, learned from the staging and production from their recent Las Vegas residency shows.Perry believes the time to say goodbye is now, especially with every founding band member over the age of 70. Tyler, 75, is the oldest in the group.“It’s kind of a chance to celebrate the 50 years we’ve been out here,” Perry said. “You never know how much longer everybody’s going to be healthy to ...

‘Unable to put on a successful event:’ High Plains Library District’s Popup Pride Celebration canceled

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

High Plains Library District has elected to not host the annual Greeley Popup Pride Celebration in June.James Melena, HPLD’s community relations and marketing manager, said the district reached a decision after an internal review of the planning and a recommendation from a “key and valued” partner.“We have determined that we are unable to put on a successful event that would celebrate our LGBTQIA+ Community at this time,” Melena wrote in an email. “This does not mean that we are stopping our support of Pride events.”Prior to the cancellation, people of all ages were invited to attend the June 10 event with inclusive community partners and HPLD’s PopUp Library, according to the High Plains website. The event description said:“This celebration involves all-ages LGBTQIA+ performances, All-Abilities Zumba and Yoga, Pride crafts, community speakers, community vendors and lots of fun for everyone. Show your love and help support diverse communities.”The pride event cancellation announceme...

WGA strike begins: What happens now?

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:27:08 GMT

Members of the Writers Guild of America are on strike after they could not reach a deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which consists of production companies and Hollywood studios. The writers say that current management proposals do nothing to address changes in the work environment that make economic and working conditions far worse for writers. Following Monday night's decision to strike, the WGA issued a statement. "'The companies' behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing," the statement read. It also gets worse.KTLA 5's Sam Rubin gave some insight as to how some writers are treated. "Imagine working on a show like 'Saturday Night Live' and being asked to come in to help punch up the show, but being asked to come in for just one day," Sam explained.The WGA touched on this in their statement. "From their refusal...