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Wildlife biologist 'hit' by lightning while filming YouTube video in Florida

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A wildlife expert visiting the Florida Everglades to shoot a promotional video had a close encounter he was not expecting.Biologist and TV host Forrest Galante, who has made appearances on the Discovery Channel, was recording a video while standing knee-deep in the swamps of the Florida Everglades when a bolt of lightning struck right next to him."Out of nowhere, boom!" Galante recalled in an interview posted to his YouTube channel."I got hit," he said seconds after scrambling out of the water. "I felt it. I got hit. It hurt.""I realized only on reviewing the footage that I just had a lightning bolt hit 15 feet behind me that has gone shooting up my legs, into my waist, into my heart, and into my mouth, actually," Galante added. ‘The Dead Zone’: I-4 named one of the most haunted roads in America He noted he didn't see the flash of lightning because he was facing away from it, but he said his legs seized up."I'm literally paralyzed for just a fraction of a se...

Woman accused of crashing weddings and stealing gifts in three states arrested in Mississippi

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A woman accused of crashing weddings across three states and leaving with the bride and groom's money and gifts was arrested at a ceremony Saturday in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department hasn't released details about what happened but did say Sandra Lynn Henson was charged with petit larceny, trespassing, and disturbing the peace. In Mississippi, petit larceny is defined as stealing property worth less than $1,000.The sheriff's department said Henson had been arrested for the same crimes in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. Mississippi bride says stranger stole gifts at wedding In March of 2021, a Marshall County bride told Nexstar's WREG Henson had ruined her special day by taking the cards, money, and gifts guests brought with them to her wedding.The Marshall County Sheriff's Department was able to identify Henson after she was caught on camera removing items from the gift tables.Courtesy: Florence Police DepartmentI...

Andrew Whitworth talks Bears on GN Sports

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

CHICAGO — So far in the 2023 season, the Bears are one of the teams that's been talked about a lot in the NFL, and for all the wrong reasons.The team enters their Thursday night match-up with the Commanders in Landover, Maryland last in the league at 0-4. They just tied their franchise record for a lead blown in a 31-28 loss to the Broncos in front of the home fans last year and look generally out of sync.Already there is talk that Matt Eberflus' job could be in danger early in his second year while there is a lot of doubt being cast on the moves made by general manager Ryan Poles.What can the Bears' do to save their season - and maybe this era of the team?Andrew Whitworth, a two-time NFL first-team All-Pro offensive lineman, 2021 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, and current Amazon Thursday Night Football analyst, joined GN Sports to discuss what he's seen out of the Bears so far this season.He touched on a number of issues for the team as they get ready for Thursday night's gam...

Dean's A-List Interview: Audra McDonald

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

Dean sits down with Audra McDonald on "An Evening with Audra McDonald."Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

'A hauntingly real tragedy': Why Austin Ghost Tours says national franchises are putting business at risk

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As spookiness descends upon Austin, small local business Austin Ghost Tours said it is struggling. With Halloween on the horizon, this is a time when it should be booming. Owner of Austin Ghost Tours Jeanine Plumer said she and others in her line of work are living a real-life scary story. "What has happened is the concept of the local ghost tour has become a national franchise," Plumer said. "They spend a ton of money advertising, but the thing that they're doing is using our name... nobody cares."This spooky tale is nearly identical in at least three other cities: Fort Worth and Galveston, as well as Washington, D.C. "With these national chains... I'll get phone calls from people confusing my company with theirs," Gin Keel, owner of Spooky Galveston and Ghost Tours of Galveston, said. David Besgrove, of Cow Town Winery in the Fort Worth Stockyards, said they do ghost tours in the stockyards weekly, and they have also noticed an increasing problem with national ghos...

Clinic hopes to 'Boo the Flu' Saturday

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Public Health (APH) and Austin Independent School District (AISD) will host a flu vaccine clinic in southeast Austin Saturday. The annual Boo the Flu Clinic will happen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Allison Elementary on 515 Vargas Road, APH said. Spanish interpreters will be available on-site.   APH said it will provide free essential seasonal flu vaccines for those who lack insurance or have limited coverage. No insurance, ID, or proof of residence is necessary, according to APH.  "It’s that time of the year when respiratory illnesses are becoming more prevalent as we gather indoors," said Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes. "Let's kick off this flu season by getting vaccinated to protect ourselves and our loved ones. This tool will set us up for success before the holidays."  September COVID-19 and flu vaccine coverage Everyone 6 months and older is eligible for a flu vaccine in the U.S. "Going to the d...

Why a dead fish was removed from Round Rock creek

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN) – Round Rock officials said Wednesday that crews removed dead fish at a creek in the city. According to the city, they were notified of the dead fish in Lake Creek in the vicinity of the Round Rock West neighborhood during the week of Sept. 25. City crews found no evidence, the city said, of wastewater spills, breaks or leaks. The city said staff removed the fish from the creek Sept. 29 to lessen any concerns about odor. According to the city, one of its contractors is installing a new wastewater line in the area and recently had to evacuate rainwater from the trench they were digging and push the rainwater into the creek. City crews found deceased fish upstream of the construction site, and the city said that indicated the issue was not related to this activity.The city of Round Rock took water samples and found Lake Creek's dissolved oxygen levels were significantly low, while bacterial levels were elevated. According to the city, the preliminary assessme...

Astronaut Leland Melvin to deliver lecture at UAlbany

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin will be delivering the 10th annual Bunshaft Lecture at the University at Albany’s Performing Arts Center. The event is scheduled for October 5 at 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Prior to his NASA career, Melvin was selected in the 11th round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, and would eventually sign with the Dallas Cowboys in 1987, before suffering a career-ending hamstring injury. After returning to college to earn a master’s degree in material science engineering, Melvin began working for NASA, and was selected to be an astronaut in 1998. Melvin would go on to fly in two missions on the Space Shuttle Atlantis to the International Space Station in 2008 and 2009, during which he delivered the Columbus science laboratory to the station as well as supplies and scientific equipment. In 2017, he released his memoir, "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story...

$50K winning PowerBall ticket sold in Latham

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A lucky Mobil customer purchased a top-prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000. The winning ticket was from the October 4 drawing and was sold at the Airport Mobil located on Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers were 9, 35, 54, 63, 64, and the power ball was 1. The winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball is drawn from a separate field of one to 26. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.The New York Lottery is North America’s largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.7B in the 2022-2023 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem can contact the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

106 dogs rescued from breeders coming to St. Louis

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:20:25 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The Humane Society of Missouri had a busy week, rescuing 106 dogs across several counties throughout the state of Missouri, including Pettis, Ripley, Perry, and Harrison.One of the two biggest rescues was on Tuesday, when HSMO transported 33 dogs from commercial breeders in the Midwest to its Macklind headquarters, as per the National Mill Dog Rescue's request. The following day, HSMO's Animal Cruelty Task Force, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA), rescued 38 neglected dogs from an unlicensed breeder in Harrison County, Missouri. Attorney general urges Tyson Foods to sell two southern Missouri plants All these animals are currently undergoing emergency veterinary treatment and health assessments.The rescued dogs represent various breeds, including Boston Terriers, Poodle mixes, Cairn Terriers, Labrador Retrievers, and Yorkies, among others.The conditions and ages of these animals vary, with some experiencing skin issues and malnutrition. H...