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Bennington skydiver dares 57 jumps to honor dad

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 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 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 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...

Residents of private community in Sunland growing frustrated with visitors to nearby wash 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 GMT

Residents of one neighborhood in Sunland are fed up with massive crowds visiting a wash near their homes. The wash is located off Big Tujunga Canyon Road near Oro Vista Avenue, the latter of which leads to a gated community. After severe storms dumped large amounts of rain across the region this past winter, the wash filled up with enough water to create a flowing river, and since then, people have flocked to the area in an effort to beat the heat. Hundreds have been seen parking their vehicles in a dirt pullout – which is not meant to be used as a parking lot – not far from residences, and even more people show up on weekends. After severe storms dumped large amounts of rain across the region this past winter, the wash filled up with enough water to create a flowing river, and since then, people have flocked to a wash near a gated community in the Sunland neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. (Diana Miner)After severe storms dumped large amounts ...

These are the 'best' hospitals in California, report says

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 GMT

Multiple California hospital facilities were ranked among the “Best Hospitals” in the U.S., according to an annual report from U.S. News and World Report.The report ranked 484 regional hospitals and evaluated them on 30 medical and surgical services. Of those facilities, 22 were considered to be the country's highest-rated hospitals. California’s ranking drops in annual ‘Best States’ report The report also named the “best” hospitals for specialty services like cancer treatment and heart surgery.Hospital facilities in California were named on both lists.These hospitals were named on the national “best” hospital listUCLA Medical CenterUC San Diego Health-La Jolla and Hillcrest HospitalsUCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center Digital driver’s licenses are being tested in California These hospitals were considered to be the “best” for specialty treatmentCedars-Sinai Medical Center (Best for heart Surgery, structural bowel and colon conditions, Orthopedics surgery and Pulmonology and Lung Su...

Chester Sharpe Killed in Golf Cart-SUV Collision near 103rd Avenue [Sun City, AZ]

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 GMT

82-Year-Old Golfer Dies after Colliding with SUV near Cherry Hills DriveSUN CITY, AZ (August 1, 2023) – Saturday morning, police responded to a crash that claimed the life of Chester Sharpe.On July 29th, at around 10:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a collision near 103rd Avenue and Cherry Hills Drive.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, a golf cart driven by 82-year-old Sharpe and an SUV were involved in the crash.Furthermore, the investigation showed that Sharpe was headed southbound on 103rd Avenue when he suddenly turned left and crossed the center line. As a result, Sharpe collided head-on with an SUV.Following the crash, officials pronounced 82-year-old Chester Sharpe dead at the scene, due to the extent of his injuries.Later, officials reported that they suspected Sharpe to have suffered a medical emergency during the incident.Meanwhile, authorities assessed the driver of the SUV. They found that he was not driving under the influence or impaired in an...

L.A. Comic Con Announces Early Bird Sale & Talent Lineup With a Pledge of Support for SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strike

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 06:24:45 GMT

In the heart of Los Angeles, a glimmer of hope shines through the turmoil of a city deeply affected by two ongoing strikes in its largest industry. L.A. Comic Con, the LA-born event for pop culture, entertainment, gaming and anime enthusiasts, just announced its annual return, offering a beacon of light in these challenging times. As tens of thousands of Angelinos find their livelihoods put on hold due to ongoing strikes, the future of these conventions become ever more significant in the entertainment landscape.For the first time since 1960, The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are both on strike simultaneously, pledging support for each other’s causes against the mistreatment from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which includes frustrations over poor streaming residuals, lack of job security, and the increased investment into artificial intelligence to ...