Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInCOLORADO SPRINGS (KKTV) - An apartment complex was evacuated late Sunday morning according to the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) The incident occurred in the 2000 block of South Circle at the Alta Apartment complex a building that used to be the Hotel Elegante Police said a man was found dead inside one of the rooms with a grenade in his hand but the CSPD Regional Explosive Unit was called as a precaution Police reportedly found two inert grenades in the room and explained to 11 News that inert grenades are shells with no explosives inside it would be “impossible” for them to go off Police believe that the man took his own life If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or another type of mental health crisis Visitors take in a view of the pools at a tour of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort elected officials and others join a VIP preview and tour of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort elected officials and others are given a VIP preview and tour of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort elected officials and others are given a VIP preview and tour of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in LaVerkin A view of the pools can be seen durning a tour of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort The changing area inside the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort can be seen in LaVerkin showing where the original LaVerkin Hot Springs was located on the Virgin River A view of the pools at a tour of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort can be seen in LaVerkin The Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in is tentatively set to open this summer in LaVerkin The Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort is tentatively set to open in LaVerkin A VIP preview and tour was given at the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in LaVerkin This rendering depicts the 21-plus area of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs Resort in LaVerkin This rendering shows the family area of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs Resort in LaVerkin At an open house near the LaVerkin Hot Springs last month area civic leaders and business officials gathered at the newly constructed Zion Canyon Hot Springs Resort for information and tours to hear plans about an opening later this summer “We are incredibly excited to be here in the area,” Maggie Cope vice president of marketing for Zion Canyon Hot Springs “It’s a great time to come in and enjoy the natural hot springs as well as the mineral springs right here in beautiful LaVerkin.” The hot springs resort will feature 53 pools split between a family and 21-plus adult areas and sits near state Route 9 northeast of the Hurricane-LaVerkin Bridge The 15-acre property consists of three acres leased from the Washington County Water Conservancy District swimsuit dryers and 1,200 RFID lockers that use chip-enabled wristbands to access a family area has various smaller pools and one large freshwater pool A smaller building houses the resort’s bar and café and an adjacent gate separates the family area from the adult side of the property “Each one of them is inspired by famous hot springs from around the world,” Cope said explaining that these pools will have an identical mineral mix to well-known hot springs like the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and the hot springs of the Dead Sea the world springs will boast the same health benefits associated with each one that inspires them “You’re getting a tour of the world right here in LaVerkin,” Cope said Thirty-two pools spread across the family and the 21-plus area are filled with water piped from the LaVerkin spring in the canyon nearby Some of the pools will also be filled with heated geothermal waters from the hot spring Cope added that water from the hot spring goes through the resort’s filtration system and removes the minerals and elements that create the sulfur smell natural hot springs are famous for This includes the salt that would otherwise enter the Virgin River “Most of our build out is actually in the water pumping system that’s removing the H2S gas and making it safe for use and also getting rid of that rotten egg smell,” Cope said flammable and highly toxic gas with a characteristic foul odor of rotting eggs It is highly toxic to humans and most animals and can be deadly Water district officials have been a great asset as partners in helping the resort make sure it operates safely and benefits both the environment and visitors “They have been heavily involved in the project to make sure it’s the best facility possible,” Cope said Water filtered and used by the resort is returned to the Virgin River in a cleaner state than when it was taken According to the Washington County Water Conservancy District the hot spring produces approximately 5,000 gallons of water a minute which translates to up to 7 million gallons daily at an average temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit The spring also dumps 109,000 tons of salt into the Virgin River which makes its way down the Colorado River This has created water quality and use issues downstream that the water district and federal agencies have been working to address Before the hot springs’ closures in 2013 due to health and safety concerns, it was a popular recreation site for locals since the late 1800s With nearly 5 million visitors to Zion National Park last year Zion Canyon Hot Springs is considered a great tourist attraction as it's 30 minutes from the park While the resort is bound to draw visitors from near and far Cope said it is a “top priority” to keep the hot springs accessible to Southern Utah residents Washington County residents will be given a 20% discount on resort visits “It’s very important to us that they can come in and can love these waters as they always have,” she said the resort is slated to produce a sizable amount of tax revenue for the local economy It is hoped that the resort will become a destination for tourists visiting Zion National Park that will create a spinoff effect While the onset of COVID-19 caused some setbacks, WorldSprings announced in August 2022 that the resort was moving forward and it’s going to be a big thing for LaVerkin and Washington County,” LaVerkin Mayor Kelly Wilson told St “This is going to be good for the city and all the businesses that are a part of LaVerkin and Hurricane as well.” The resort's operators aim for a tentative opening date of late June or early July when remaining infrastructure work is set to be completed along with members of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort project break ground of the incoming $60 million resort Email notifications are only sent once a day summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Receive Sunday Local Offers Coupons from St Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account (KOAA) — Before most people have had their morning coffee the Old Colorado City Trash Fairies are already hard at work trading magic wands for trash bags as they clean up their community It's about picking up pieces of his life and giving back to the community that helped him a time when he was fighting to get back on his feet He had been living in his truck and turned to Westside Cares for help 'What are the chances of helping me get off the street?' And they said it starts right here So that was the beginning of the beginning of the process I had to show up for my life," MacNufo said He quickly found purpose and a family through the OCC Trash Fairies — a group that started in 2016 after a rainstorm washed trash through Manitou all the trash from upstream came down," Tiffany Scott said Founders Luke and Tiffany Scott promised to do something about it and have been building community ever since reminding others that keeping the city clean is a shared responsibility "Let's treat each other as equals and get together for things like this and have a good time while we're out here," Luke Scott said from first-timers to regulars like MacNufo People would pay good money to feel what I'm feeling and it only cost me to show up for my own life and for my community," MacNufo said Others say the experience opens their eyes to bigger issues and why small actions matter it's a little sad seeing everything here," Madison Kitchen said "You kind of get a picture of how these homeless people have to live It's good for anyone to come out here and see this and then try to become part of the solution," Daniel Kurschner said The OCC Trash Fairies aim to do cleanups at least once a month they met at Vermijo Park to clean up the section they adopted from 25th to Ridge which they say sees a lot of different traffic the team picked up almost 2 tons of trash in one morning now he's the one showing up and showing others what's possible it's worth noting that service members who retire and then teach at the Academy are considered civilian instructors Watch KOAA News5 on your time, anytime with our free streaming app available for your Roku, FireTV, AppleTV and Android TV. Just search KOAA News5 Report a typo Jadyn Guerino is an exceptional candidate for the Star Graduate recognition due to her remarkable resilience and commitment to both her academic and extracurricular pursuits Despite facing significant adversity and life challenges at a young age Jadyn persevered and emerged as a beacon of strength for her peers Her leadership skills were demonstrated through her roles as student body president where she inspired and guided her fellow students to success She also served as a student representative on the School Organizational Team volunteering with Echos of Faith Ministries in various roles and softball further exemplifies her commitment to school spirit and personal growth she is the Salutatorian of the Class of 2025 a three-time recipient of the Gold President’s Award her recognition as the KTNV Channel 13 Academic Athlete of the Month in November 2024 highlights her ability to excel both in the classroom and on the field Jadyn’s achievements make her an outstanding candidate for this honor Congratulations to Star Graduate Jadyn Guerino of Indian Springs High School Visit stargrads.ccsd.net to see more of CCSD’s 2025 Star Graduates Wing Fong came to the United States at the age of 13 and graduated from… the beloved and definitely not ageless Josephine Tussaud Wax Museum… and Hot Springs Wiseguys arena league football arena-style football organization are hoping that their upcoming inaugural season is a natural fit for what the town’s tourism boosters have long called “America’s First Resort.” The Hot Springs Wiseguys are set to debut at Bank OZK Arena on Saturday high-scoring football to make the case that they could belong as a fixture on the Hot Springs entertainment landscape “It’s going to be loud; it’s going to be packed,” said Wiseguys General Manager Chris Goodman “Fans are going to be right on top of the field We’re going to be able to hold almost 4,000 people there and it’s going to be a fun place to play and to see a game I think a lot of people are going to be proud of what we’re building in Hot Springs.” Visit Hot Springs CEO Steve Arrison has seen more than most when it comes to entertainment and sports events in the Spa City Arrison has helped steer two major expansions of the city’s convention center in his 27-year career “It’ll be unique for Hot Springs; we’ve never had a football team like this I’m excited like everybody else to see the set-up and what it’s like,” he said The upstart Arena League’s interest in locating a franchise in Hot Springs makes some sense to Arrison The team’s eight-game summer schedule could pair nicely with the town’s well-earned and long-established to-do list the tourism season starts with Memorial Day and they play again once in June and twice in July I think it’s another great opportunity for visitors and residents of Hot Springs alike something else to do at night when you get off the lake or as part of your summer vacation so you have plenty of time to get off the lake or walk out of the national park or Magic Springs and you’ll still have time to eat and go see a football game,” Arrison said The players taking the field will have plenty to prove in a state where football is synonymous with the Arkansas Razorbacks Teams are made up of former college athletes and professionals who are navigating the often fleeting wild west world of non-NFL professional football Wiseguys receiver Aaron Dilworth qualifies as a seasoned veteran in the alphabet soup of leagues that have dotted the nation He’s played in the Canadian Football League who played college ball at Division II Texas A&M-Kingsville said playing for a brand new organization is exactly where he wants to be–for now “I think everybody’s goal is to be moved up and that was my motivation every game to go out there and show what I can do,” he said and eventually they’ll come get you–ball out and they’ll come get you–I think that’s on everybody’s mind there’s not a lot of guys getting those opportunities but it’s just a handful of guys that get that chance it’s a blessing to get these opportunities.” named after Hot Springs’s seedy history as a haven for quasi-illegal gambling and as a getaway for prohibition-era gangsters with franchise operating budgets at about $300,000 a year meals and training while they take home a modest $300 to $400 per game but Goodman says an agreement is expected to be finalized and announced early this summer with a local ownership group Backers of the league are quick to note that they’ve got realistic They’re not looking to emulate an NFL franchise or even the Indoor Football League where teams have budgets 10 times as large as the Arena League locally supported organization in small markets like Hot Springs are better served with different comparisons Wiseguys fans might instead take a look at potential league rivals Duluth General Manager Steve Walters absolutely beams when talking about his franchise which took home the league’s inaugural championship trophy last year The whole community could be proud of it; it was ours,” he said you’d probably think of this as a lesser version of football than what you’re used to this is a far more exciting version of football than you’ve ever experienced it’s so high scoring…it’s boiled down to pure adrenaline and action.” Walters makes it clear that the goal is to build support and sustainability and we have some good numbers in this league,” he said “Our team averaged 2,300 people per game with more than 10,000 people tuning in each game on our broadcasts online on our local TV station and our local sports radio station.” Central Arkansas sports fans of a certain age might remember the original (and unrelated) Arena Football League and the Arkansas Twisters The Twisters played from 2000 to 2009 in that league’s lower-tier AF2 before the leagues collapsed The team rebranded and moved to Texas before eventually folding While the league and team ultimately faltered the Twisters drew an average of 13,766 people per game in their first season at the then-new Alltel Arena (now Simmons Bank Arena) and brought in more than 5,000 fans per game for all but the final season in Little Rock Those are figures that might make minor league front offices in any sport envious Arena-style football has survived and occasionally thrived in fits and spurts across the nation since that era Its greatest emissary was undoubtedly NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner who spent three years in the arena football circuit before earning a roster spot on the St Louis Rams and leading the team to its first Super Bowl title in 2000 Nintendo 64’s “Kurt Warner’s Arena Football Unleashed” made the case pretty successfully that there’s something borderline subversive about the glory days of Arena Football and N64 Goodman was barely in elementary school when the Twisters last made their run at indoor football glory but it’s hard not to notice how the team might have influenced his future Goodman has spent a great deal of his adult life playing coaching and in the front office of small-scale The sudden emergence of the Hot Springs Wiseguys onto the gridiron might be an unexpected but it’s one that he’s been building toward for a long time “I was really young when the Twisters left My first-grade teacher’s husband actually played for the Twisters I remember just how awesome the family-fun entertainment side of it was,” he said “It’s something that has always stuck with me through my entire career and it doesn’t even have to cost a whole lot and it’s an entertaining Saturday night in Hot Springs.” The eight-game season runs from May 31 through July 26, and more information can be found here at hotspringswiseguys.com The Arena League is comprised of six franchises: the Wiseguys Joseph Goats and the Ozark Lunkers (Springfield READ ALSO: Heartland Whole Health Institute Debuts Wellness-Focused Facility Copyright © 2025 Arkansas Money and Politics. All rights reserved. The High Springs Fire Department (HSFD) responded Sunday morning to a structure fire near NW 242nd Street and NW 190th Avenue, finding a 600-square-foot pole barn fully engulfed in flames.   According to HSFD, several vehicles were inside the barn after firefighters arrived shortly after 5 a.m.  “Crews launched an aggressive fire attack and successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby homes,” a HSFD press release said.   Mainstreet does not have a paywall, but pavement-pounding journalism is not free. Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the press release said.   The fire required all High Springs units to respond, and Alachua County Fire Rescue Engine 21 also arrived on scene. The following units responded to the fire: HSFD Engine 29, HSFD Squad 29, HSFD Utility 29, ACFR Engine 21 and HSFD Chief of Department (2901).  Mainstreet does not have a paywall, but journalism is not free. Join your neighbors who make this work possible. Rain likely. Low near 55F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Thousands of comic book fiction, horror, anime and more packed the Saratoga Springs City Center for the May Saratoga Comic Con Saturday, May 3. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Actor Brian Krauss signs a fan's souviner book from the 'Charmed' television series Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Cosplayers lined up inside the upstairs meeting roomss Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con prior to the cosplay competition. Cosplayers attend Saratoga Comic Con on Saturday at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Cosplayer performers lined up inside the upstairs meeting roomss Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con prior to the cosplay competition. Cosplayers enjoy themselves in the conventiona hall Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Cosplayers enjoy themselves in the convention hall Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Actor Brian Krauss signs a fan's souvenir book from the 'Charmed' television series Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Comic book fans line up outside the Saratoga Springs City Center on Saturday waiting to get into the annual Saratoga Springs Comic Con. Actor Castas Mandylor strikes a familiar pose for fans Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Actor Castas Mandylor interacts with a fan Saturday at Saratoga Comic Con. Comic book fiction fans lined up outside the Saratoga Springs City Center awaiting to get inside Saturday, May 3, 2025 during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Avery with DX Sabres shows off some of the features available to attendees of their custom made light sabres inside the conventiona hall Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Cosplayers enjoy themselves in the convention hall Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con.  Actor Castas Mandylor, second from left, strikes a familiar pose with staff and fans from his role in the Saw movie franchise fans Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Saratoga Springs City Center during the annual Saratoga Comic Con. Counter clockwise from left: Attendees dressed as Spiderman and Morrigan from the anime “Tatsunoko vs. Capcom” were among those cosplaying as different characters during the annual Saratoga Comic Con at the Saratoga Springs City Center on May 3; actor Brian Krauss signs a fan’s souvenir book from the ‘Charmed’ television series; comic book fans donning face paint lined up outside the Saratoga Springs City Center awaiting to get inside the convention. 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Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account. EUREKA SPRINGS -- In 1880, the population of Eureka Springs totaled 3,964. The latest count is a little over half that at 2,211. Such a decline most often would mark a community drifting slowly toward eventual extinction. But today's Eureka Springs and environs have 182 hotels, motels, lodges, inns, bed-and-breakfasts, cottages, cabins, resorts, campsites and other rental properties. That's according to the popular Trip Advisor site, which also lists 76 places to eat, ranging from fine-dining to drive-thru. Eureka Springs Historical Museum tells the roller-coaster story of this quirky community, starting with the long Native American presence. Then came white settlers' promotion of the local springs' healing powers in the late 19th century. When Eureka Springs was incorporated in 1880, it ranked among Arkansas' 10 largest cities. At its lowest point in 1960, after the Great Depression and World War II, the census count was 1,437. By 1970, a slow revival began as the city's wealth of Victorian architecture became an allure. Today it attracts artists and writers, while also serving as a bastion of the state's gay and lesbian communities. A key figure in the city's birth was Dr. Alvah Jackson, who had treated wounded soldiers from both sides after Civil War battles in Northwest Arkansas. Visitors learn that later, when living in the area, he bottled and sold the curative water from one of five dozen local springs as "Dr. Jackson's Eye Water." The new community thrived on that era's enthusiasm for spring-water resorts. A listing of Eureka Springs businesses in 1898 suggests the prosperity. Included are 21 grocery stores, 11 general stores, four dry-goods stores, five notions and millinery stores, four drugstores, four second-hand stores, three butcher shops, three bookstores, three sawmills, two bathhouses, two blacksmiths, two hardware stores, two flour mills and two meat markets. By 1900, the young city "had become one of the most popular health spas in the USA." A display focuses on the array of souvenirs that visitors bought. These included "handmade apple-face dolls, dogwood jewelry and pottery, postcards, corncob pipes, calico bonnets, handpainted scenes on wood slabs, rocks, fossils and the quintessential Ozarks souvenir: the cedar outhouse salt and pepper sets." The museum's "Burning Down" exhibit is devoted to four devastating fires that swept Eureka Springs in 1883, 1888, 1890 and 1893. They were the worst of the city's "18 recorded fires in the 19th century, due to wooden structures heated with coal, oil and wood stoves." Described as "a castle in the wilderness," the Crescent Hotel was spared the flames because it was built in 1886 atop West Mountain. Said to be haunted and still welcoming guests today, it closed at various times as tourism here dwindled after World War I. It was bought for $40,000 in 1937 by medical charlatan Norman Baker. Baker "had already operated two phony cancer hospitals in Iowa, though he had no medical background," a display reports. The Crescent became Baker Hospital, which supposedly provided treatments for almost all ailments, especially cancer. Initially welcomed as a new business by the struggling city, Baker touted his secret elixir involving corn silk, red clover, watermelon seeds, carbolic acid and alcohol. But many of his patients died. He was arrested in 1940 for mail fraud and sentenced to four years in federal prison. Another kind of chicanery was portrayed in "Pass the Ammo," shot in 1988 mostly in Eureka Springs. A poster is displayed from the movie, described as "a satirical film about the hypocrisy and greed of televangelism." Stars included Tim Curry, Annie Potts and Bill Paxton, plus "many local extras." Visitors are invited to have their picture taken with a recently restored artifact. The antique is a galvanized steam cabinet from the Palace Hotel and Bathhouse. Its vapors of 115 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit "caused profuse sweating and elevated body temperatures, believed to treat rheumatism, jaundice, obesity and syphilis." A sign requests: "Speak with a staff member if you would like a photo in the steam cabinet." Open: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday. Info: visiteurekasprings.com/historical-museum-and-information-center/; (479) 253-9417 Jack Schnedler retired as the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's deputy managing features editor in 2011. Since 2013, he has written weekly for the Style section about Arkansas attractions and activities. His wife, Marcia, takes the photographs. A longtime globetrotter, Jack has visited all seven continents. Copyright © 2025, Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. (NWA Media) This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Deputies arrest man with drugs and loaded gun at Holly Springs churchby Alberto Cardoso Deputies with the Martin County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suspicious person at the Holly Springs United Methodist Church on US Hwy 64 Officials say deputies arrived and approached a subject who was walking around the church carrying two backpacks and when deputies attempted to identify the subject Deputies pursued and apprehended the suspect in the woods deputies located around four pounds of marijuana and a Glock 9mm handgun with a 30-round magazine Authorities identified the suspect as Malik Damien Moody and an investigation continues into Moody's possible involvement in a vehicle pursuit out of Bertie County hours prior (KRDO) - The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) says they are looking for a missing at-risk teen girl 14-year-old Vittoria Leanne Nelson voluntarily left her home located off Petra Heights Police say she took off in the early hours of Sunday police said Monday night that investigators believe she is heading to north Texas with an adult white male 180 to 190lbs with dyed red hair and green eyes She also has two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo on her left ankle If you have seen her or have any information about her location Stay up to date with the latest local news, sports, and investigations by downloading the KRDO13 app. Click here to download it from the Apple App Store. 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You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | KRDO Jobs | FCC Applications | KRDO FCC Public File | KRDO FCC Applications | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Contest Rules (KKTV) - Colorado Springs police need your help finding a missing girl 14-year-old Vittoria Nelson left home early Sunday morning and never returned She was reported missing by police hours later Police said they believe Nelson may be traveling to north Texas with an adult white male Police shared a photo of the vehicle Nelson may be travelling in 5-foot-5 and weighing between 180-190 pounds with dyed red hair and green eyes She has two nose piercings and a cat paw tattoo on her ankle Her home is located in the 1000 block of Petra Heights on the southeast side of the city not far from South Academy and Academy Park Loop Anyone with information is urged to call CSPD right away at 719-444-7000 The annual Pioneer Days event returns to High Springs this Saturday and Sunday continuing the decades-long tradition with vendors shootouts and Sarsaparilla.    The Farmers’ Market Pavillion will be ground zero for the event president of the High Springs Chamber of Commerce said the new location has been a positive change The pavilion allows easy access to stores and a unified location but pavement-pounding journalism is not free Join your neighbors who make this vital work possible She said the weekend is shaping up to include 80 vendors and a slate of bands a Gunsmoke-styled saloon will be set up with homemade Sarsaparilla and other drinks from the era like Border Collies playing soccer.   Pioneer Days also falls on Mother’s Day weekend providing an opportunity for gifts and spending time.  “I think it’s a great place to bring a family and bring your mothers with you and enjoy it because now there’s places where they can sit and listen to music and visit,” Decker said.   Michael Loveday with Ameris Bank lined up the musical selection He said people will be pleased with this year’s selection ranging from fiddles and banjos to local country singer Cliff Dorsey.  He said it’s a really good mix with some Irish and Scottish themes that would have been common The lineup will include mostly new artists for the event Join your neighbors who make this work possible Dripping Springs ISD voters on May 3 voted on a bond package of more than $400 million The bond includes construction of the district's second high school Voters approved more than $1 billion in bonds for the construction of new schools and the expansion of existing schools in Austin-area districts Hays CISD voters passed money for buses with seatbelts and campus technology upgrades while rejecting money that would have been used for a stadium expansion Approval was overwhelming for a new high school in Dripping Springs ISD in addition to tech upgrades for staff and students The district's student enrollment is expected to nearly double in the next 10 years across all grade levels Hays CISD asked voters to pass multiple propositions to address this anticipated growth Prop A totals about $499 million and is the largest proposition in the bond package It will pay for expanding and building schools to increase capacity across the district Some funds would also be used to install artificial turf at middle schools purchase new school buses with seatbelts and equip career and technical education classes Prop B totals over $396 million and will fund a fourth high school in Buda set to open in 2029 Prop C totals over $6 million and would have paid for a stadium expansion at the proposed new high school funded by Prop B Prop D totals nearly $51.4 million and will fund the construction of four outdoor multipurpose activity centers to be used for fine arts and athletics classes Prop E totals $16.2 million and will fund technology upgrades at all campuses The district is looking to address growth after seeing a 61% increase in student enrollment in the last decade Dripping Springs ISD placed two propositions on the ballot Prop A totals about $399.7 million and will fund the construction of a new high school expected to open for the 2028-2029 school year The proposition will also help the district renovate other schools purchase new school buses and retrofit old buses with seatbelts Prop B totals about $2.6 million and will fund technology upgrades for teachers Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker An XXL lumberjack who needs a shave is here to clean up the mess Actor Brock Morse plays the living embodiment of the Brawny Man in spots from Joan Creative that drop today In a battle of bearded, plaid-shirted mascots, he’d wipe the floor with Busch Guy “Casting the Brawny Man was no easy task,” Joan creative director Tom Francesconi tells Muse “We went through multiple rounds of casting From the second that Brock Morse showed up His natural charm and charisma embodied so much of what we had pictured for our legendary lumberjack character It also didn’t hurt that he was a 6’7″ giant who happened to have the initials B.M.” “It was important to us in reintroducing his character that he not only embodied the strength and resilience of the Brawny brand but had a big personality that was entertaining and relatable to modern audiences,” Francesconi says Hunky brand characters are all the rage these days, with Duracell’s macho scientist and Target’s weirdly hot Santa serving as prime examples “Thinking beyond just our films and with a lens on culture is ultimately what led us to make his character a real-life person rather than the animated mascot tropes of the category,” Francesconi says “It was important to create opportunities for his character to show up in the real world and interact with both our audience and relevant cultural figures in real time moving forward.” He adds: “By the time we had finished our shoot crew and even craft services were making the “Brawwwwny!” call at every turn Hopefully a great sign of things to come.” Fiona McGee directed through Arts & Sciences David Gianatasio is managing editor at Clio Awards Dripping Springs ISD voters cast ballots May 3 to determine two seats on the DSISD board of trustees Oliver Springs High students celebrate at the Capitol TheatreThe Oak RidgerOliver Springs High School students and their dates had a great time at the prom on Saturday, April 26, at the Capitol Theatre in Maryville. See more photos in Friday's print eition and online at oakridger.com CBS17.com Holly Springs woman chosen as Remarkable Woman regional winner Push for higher teacher pay in North Carolina The Carolina Hurricanes are ready for the start of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which starts Tuesday night against the Washington Capitals. Mayor Mitch Colvin and the Fayetteville City Council is holding an emergency meeting Monday to address violent crime in the city. The man was shot and killed at the Barton’s Landing Place gated condo community in Fayetteville on Sunday morning. An employee was shot and killed at a gas station convenience store late Saturday night, and the Harnett County Sheriff's Office is still looking for the suspect. 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Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Three people hospitalized after motorcycle rear-ends car in Saratoga Springsby Megan Brugger Utah (KUTV) — Three people were hospitalized after a motorcycle rear-ended a car Cullen with the Lehi Police Department said the crash happened at approximately 3:30 p.m in the area of Redwood Road and Cold Spring Drive While the crash is still under investigation Cullen said a motorcycle with two people on it rear-ended a car MORE | Crash: Three people injuried in fiery Washington County crash One person was transported to an area hospital via LifeFlight and the other two were transported by ambulance Two of them were in critical condition and one had minor injuries Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInHOLLY SPRINGS (WMC) - The Tennessee Valley Authority has filed suit against the City of Holly Springs the manager of the Holly Springs Utility Department and several officials who sit on the city’s board TVA claims that the City of Holly Springs has been delinquent in payments and has had issues for the last two years citing HSUD’s failure to pay operating expenses on time and in full The agency also claims that HSUD has not complied with the Wholesale Power Contract requirements to ensure that customers are consistently supplied with power HSUD has not paid an invoice for energy and power in full and on time since 2024 and they currently have an outstanding and past-due balance for February 2025 As stated in the Wholesale Power Contract between TVA and the City of Holly Springs TVA maintains oversight of Holly Springs Utility Department’s financial health just like TVA does with other local power companies across the Valley.   Despite numerous attempts over the past several years to work with the City’s current leadership to address HSUD’s financial health HSUD has failed to provide timely and accurate financial information and failed to provide TVA with copies of annual external audits of the electric department since FY 2020 HSUD’s financial condition has continued to decline.    This complaint addresses numerous violations of the Wholesale Power Contract including HSUD’s failure to operate its electric system on a financially sound or self-supporting basis and HSUD’s delinquent financial reporting.   to partner with HSUD so the electric department is able to provide power to those it serves and is able to operate in a financially sound and self-sustaining manner.    TVA remains committed to providing reliable service to the Holly Springs Utility Department Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error by Rowdy Baribeau (KATV) — The Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Carroll County The Carroll County Sheriff's Office requested ASP CID's assistance after a shooting took place on Thursday at the 13000 block of Highway 187 in Eureka Springs Eureka Springs Police and Green Forest Police were serving a search warrant and an arrest warrant for 44-year-old Jeremy Coyle of Eureka Springs SWAT officers made contact and entered Coyle's residence after being noncompliant officers reported seeing a firearm on his person and proceeded to raise the firearm toward officers prompting an officers to discharge his service weapon Coyle was pronounced dead on the scene after paramedics rendered emergency medical treatment Coyle's body will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the manner and cause of death ASP CID special agents will prepare a case file for the Carroll County Prosecutor Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWILMINGTON (WECT) - According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office all roads are back open and all evacuation orders have been lifted due to the fire in Boiling Spring Lakes The American Red Cross was helping people who were forced to leave their homes fire officials say the fire is only 10% contained but no longer poses a threat to neighbors The North Carolina Forest Service Incident Management Team will continue to monitor the fire