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How going off path at Austin's Hike and Bike Trail is causing erosion

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The popular 10-mile-long Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail that wraps around Lady Bird Lake and attracts 5 million people a year is showing signs of erosion.“The water is one of the biggest draws that we have in the city, right? said Grady Reed with The Trail Conservancy. "It's hot, people want to get out, they want to get on the water."But it’s how some people are getting to the water that has eroded parts of the trail said Grady.“We don't think it's intentional, right? You're on the trail, you see the water you want to get in, or you maybe don't want to carry your kayak that far. I think it's just human nature,” said Reed. That decision can ruin the nature around them.“The primary erosion is between the trail and the water and it happens when people are kind of creating informal access points to water,” said Reed.“We have 8 official entry points along the trail that are stabilized and safe for people to access the water.”The Trail Conservancy is in charge of...

St. Paul mayor’s spokesman, business liaison part of altercation at West Seventh restaurant on St. Patrick’s Day

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

Over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, two members of St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s office, and five others were involved in a physical altercation — including the use of pepper spray — with the general manager of a typically-sedate ramen restaurant on St. Paul’s West Seventh Street.Individuals on both sides of the incident have sought to involve St. Paul police.The seven patrons walked into the small train car restaurant just past midnight on March 18, as the Friday night revelries of St. Patrick’s Day became early Saturday morning revelries. The group of seven crowded the couch and handful of chairs in the small bar lobby, singing along exuberantly.The restaurant dining area was 70% full, and there was nowhere to sit them all, recalled owner Jason Dorweiler. “They came in pretty loud,” said Dorweiler, who began serving upscale ramen and craft cocktails in the space just weeks before the pandemic hit.Diverging accountsWhat happened next is ...

Pittsfield police search for missing teen

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Pittsfield police department is asking for help in locating a missing teen. Markis Williams, 16 has been reported missing as of March 31. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Markis is about 5 feet 7 inches with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and black or blue sweatpants. If you have any information on Markis' whereabouts, please contact the Pittsfield Police Department at 413-448-9700.

Warren county couple accused of animal neglect

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

CHESTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police arrested Neil Duell, 66 and Susan Duell, 56 both of Horicon on March 29. The pair are accused of animal neglect. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On February 25 around 11:30 a.m., troopers responded to the report of an animal in the roadway of Rock Avenue in Chester. Police report when troopers were returning the animal to its enclosure, they saw many other animals on the property appearing in poor condition. After an investigation, Upstate SPCA found the animals did not have proper access to water and sufficient food. Officers explain the animals belonged to the Duells.ChargesSeven counts of overdriving, tourturing and injuring animalsFailure to provide proper sustenanceThe couple surrendered themselves to Chestertown state police, where they were processed. Both were issued appearance tickets returnable to the Chester Town Court on April 4, and released.

Schuylerville restaurant closing its doors after 5 years

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Geppetto’s Restaurant, an Italian eatery located at 120 Broad Street in Schuylerville, is closing. Owner Amelia Wistuk made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 30. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "I have put a lot of thought into this decision, and it is time for the next chapter in my life," said the post. "We would like to thank our staff and our patrons for the past five years. I have learned a lot and am moving forward with many experiences and more importantly, many friends."Geppetto’s will be closing after dinner service on Sunday, April 2. The restaurant will be open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Allie B’s opening second location on Albany’s South End "We invite everyone to come in for one last dinner with us this weekend, and be sure to check out our bar specials," said the post.

Boulder police, bomb squad investigating suspicious package found at Foothills Elementary

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

Boulder police on Friday morning announced they were investigating a suspicious package found at an elementary school, closing roads in that area.A bomb squad went to the school in north Boulder,  Foothills Elementary, and the police were preparing to X-ray the package, Boulder police said in a Twitter post. School was closed Friday morning as the police went to work but the elementary school was empty due to spring break.We are currently investigating a suspicious package in front of Foothills Elementary at 1001 Hawthorn. No one is at the @BVSDcolorado because of Spring Break & there are no evacuations but we’ve closed part of Hawthorn to Iris & Iris to 9th. Please avoid the area for now. More… pic.twitter.com/h5gGY4d8Gp— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) March 31, 2023This is a developing story and will be updated.

Colorado wildfire burning on 1,088 acres near Florissant; 100 homes evacuated

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

A wind-whipped wildfire west of Colorado Springs, spreading from Park County into Teller County south of Florissant, had burned across more than 1,088 acres Friday morning, forcing evacuations of about 100 homes.A Lake George Fire Protection District dispatcher said the U.S. Forest Service took over efforts to manage the fire early Friday morning. Helicopters dropped water on flames Thursday, the dispatcher said.Firefighters worked through the night trying to contain flames burning in rough terrain, but heavy wind, gusting at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, complicated fire suppression.The authorities classified the fire as “human-caused,” saying it started on private land along Park County Road 403, southwest of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, and then spread into Teller County.Most of the evacuated homes are located along the front edge of the fire near Divide, dispatchers said Friday morning. No buildings had burned, they said, and no injuries were repor...

Grit TV replacing Court TV on KTLA channel 5.3

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

Starting Saturday, April 1, Grit TV will be replacing Court TV on KTLA’s digital sub-channel 5.3.  Grit features a mixture of old Western features as well as old favorite Western dramas such as "Bat Masterson," "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp," "The Texan," "Tales of Wells Fargo" and "Death Valley Days" among others.  Tap here for full programming schedules for KTLA 5, Antenna TV, Grit TV, TBD and Rewind TV.

Two-Player Games for Kids and Their Benefits

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

Children nowadays are growing up in a world shaped by digital technology. They have almost unlimited access to online resources. According to research by UNICEF, one in three users globally is children and teens.This raises a concern for many parents about how much time their kids spend in front of a screen. However, some studies show that what kids do on their screens is more important than how much time they spend doing it.What are the Benefits of Two-Player Games?As the title suggests, a two-player game is a multiplayer game in which two people engage. Interactive video games are just one of the ways digital media can help children learn and grow.For example, 2-player games like Two Player Checkers are educational, not just fun. Such games engage children in problem-solving and creative thinking, sparking their interest in science and sports.Also, platforms like YouTube and Google Play offer games that are popular among children because they allow them to interact with others, le...

These Were the Top 10 Porn Trends in 2022, According to PornHub

Published Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:10:03 GMT

The digital world wouldn’t be complete without adult entertainment. According to Webroot, roughly 40 million Americans watch porn. Even though people’s preferred porn genre varies per person, there are some new and old porn trends PornHub visitors searched for more frequently in 2022.Check out if you’re into these porn genres:2022 Porn Trends That People Have Been Searching on PornHub1. RealityNot everyone has the skills and talent of porn actors. Hence, why “reality” porn was one of the most searched terms on PornHub last 2022. Despite the expensive production of several porn videos and the easy access to adult content on OnlyFans, many still prefer real homemade sex tapes. Last 2022, “reality” porn was searched for over 300% more. Surprisingly, according to PornHub, women sought this porn genre more than men.2. GenderPorn has always been inclusive. Globally, transgender porn was the 7th most searched genre — and the 3rd most popular porn category in the US; PornHub visitors often ...