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Singles don't care about looks, according to Dating.com— being short or bald are now pluses

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

DALLAS (KDAF)—When you're looking for love, it's not about your looks, ugly or not, something else may be more important. Even if you are short or bald!Dating.com discover many singles care more about their personality than a person looks. According to the company, baldness and short stature are now the preferred traits when it comes to finding a partner.The survey results have been released by Dating.com, which is owned by Social Discovery Group and runs over 40 dating sites."It's the season of the bald, short king," said Maria Sullivan, Dating Expert and Vice President of Dating.com. "On a more serious note, many daters are still solving for the loneliness they experienced in lockdown or isolation from their peers. For these singles, traditionally attractive physical attributes have given way to endearing and supportive characteristics that make them feel seen and heard."The study found over 63% of singles reported that positive personality traits are more important than att...

McAllen man arrested for groping Lyft driver, affidavit says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

McALLEN, Texas — A McAllen man was arrested after he was accused of groping a Lyft driver, documents revealed.Michael Sean Stewart was arrested on charges of indecent assault, possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest, according to Hidalgo County Records.At 1:27 a.m., March 23, an officer responded to the 3600 block of Auburn Avenue where he met with a woman in a silver Ford Escape, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by ValleyCentral. The woman told the officer that she was assaulted, and the suspect was at the 7900 block of North Ware Road. Attorney issues statement on the arrest of Hidalgo ISD principal The officer spotted the man attempting to hide behind an electric pole. Once spotted by the officer, the man, identified as Stewart, began running. The officer was able to find Stewart laying down on his stomach in an area with bushes and tall grass. The woman told police that she was working as a Lyft driver and picked up Stewart from a Stiletto's Str...

Falcon Heights, Ramsey County sheriff to sever agreement for policing services in city

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

The city of Falcon Heights does not plan to renew its contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services within its borders.Falcon Heights City Administrator Jack Linehan notified Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher in a letter last week that the city council intended to allow the contract to expire at the end of the year, noting that the sheriff himself had suggested in September 2020 that the council “find alternative long-term law enforcement partners.”Linehan said Tuesday that he hopes city officials will have settled on a new law enforcement model for Falcon Heights by the end of May. This may include contracting with a different agency, forming its own police department or some combination of the two.Linehan said the city’s decision to end its arrangement with Ramsey County was not a commentary on the work done by its deputies in Falcon Heights in the five years since the St. Paul suburb began paying the sheriff’s office ...

P.J. Fleck finding more coachable moments with Gophers’ roster turnover

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

Gophers head football coach P.J. Fleck finds himself stopping practices more this spring than in recent years.Minnesota has had a significant amount of roster turnover — via graduation and the NCAA transfer portal — meaning younger players are elevated into bigger roles.On Tuesday, the offense had a busted play — quarterback went left, running back to the right and they just stopped — but Fleck calmly used it as an opportunity to remind them that if it’s a game they have to make the most of the breakdown.“Anything culture related, the ball (for turnovers), penalties, whatever it is, I want them to understand how that affects the game,” Fleck said.Fleck also stopped practice when star safety Tyler Nubin had a big hit after top receiver Daniel Jackson made a catch. Fleck said he loved the competition but wants his best players to be smarter, and the message registered with Nubin.More turnoverThe Gophers have had another player exit: cornerback Ryan Stapp. He transferred in from FCS-le...

Rally held to oppose proposed biochar project

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- People gathered in Hudson Falls on Tuesday to protest the Saratoga Biochar Project in the town of Moreau. Those in attendance oppose a sewage sludge biochar project by Saratoga Biochar Solutions. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The protestors gathered where Saratoga Biochar Solutions was holding a public participation meeting at the Sandy Hills Arts Center. The proposal is to build a facility at the Moreau Industrial Park.Those who oppose the project said the facility would turn 720 tons of sewage sludge into charcoal daily.

Saratoga County first responders honored for lifesaving CPR

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Several different agencies in Saratoga County were honored on Tuesday for performing CPR on a man and saving his life. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On January 24, Peter Baker, 56, had just finished dinner and was going to take a nap. He went to sit down and then slumped on the floor, according to a family member. 911 was called and then the Burnt Hills Fire Department, Ballston Lake EMS and others arrived on scene and performed CPR. Baker was taken to the hospital and released five days later.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers meets with City of Fenton to discuss flooding issues

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

FENTON, Mo. - Fenton residents filled city hall to hear what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be doing to help solve the city's flooding issues.Matt Jones with the Corps of Engineers St. Louis District said there are two options: structural and non-structural. Structural solutions would include building levees, while non-structural solutions would require home buyouts, flood-proofing homes, or home elevations.Jones said that the Corps of Engineers has been leaning toward more non-structural solutions recently. Top Stories: Kim Gardner gets extra time to respond to A.G.’s lawsuit “I would say in the last couple of decades, we’ve been more focused on green infrastructure and nature-based solutions," Jones said. "Trying to live with water instead of trying to move water.”Fenton Mayor Joe Maurath agrees with the non-structural solution approach. The City of Fenton has already purchased several homes due to flooding issues, according to the city's mayor.“We don’t believe that a le...

Special mass held to support family of Nashville school shooting victims

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

WASHINGTON, Mo. - A special prayer was held at a church in Washington, Missouri, on Tuesday to honor the victims of the Nashville school shooting.A 9-year-old girl, Evelyn Dieckhaus, is one of the three students killed in the shooting, and the mass held at St. Francis Borgia was to show support for her family. Her grandparents attend church at St. Francis Borgia, and the community packed the church to show their support.“This story is just being repeated how many times over, and the need that those folks have of support to pray for them is just so much," said Father Mike Boehm.He never expected tragedy could strike his parish in this way, and said the mass is to show support for the Dieckhaus family. Trending: Animal shelter rescues 27 Shih Tzu’s, needs foster homes “They're just great people, and they’ve been around here for many years and have lots of friends," Boehm said. "So a ton of support in this area and this community. From this parish in particular."He said early Tuesday...

Here's what's new for the 2023 Dodgers season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

The Major League Baseball season is only days away, and for fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers, opening day is practically a holiday.There will be many noticeable differences between this team versus last year's, including several new faces and the absence of fan favorites Trea Turner, Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner.But as fans return to Chavez Ravine to watch the Blue Crew in their quest for another pennant, a few things will also be different in the home stadium.The Dodgers announced several new features coming for the 2023 season, the biggest, arguably, is a new-and-improved lighting system that showcases the action better than ever before.The team released a video demonstration earlier this month, showing the lights flicker from one vibrant color to the next, and lighting up the field.The lights can also be used for custom light shows to entertain Dodger Stadium guests before, during and after games, as well as during various events and concerts hosted by the third-oldest stadium...

Stolen parrot reunited with family more than two weeks after it was stolen

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:02:39 GMT

A parrot that was stolen off a front porch in Santa Ana has been reunited with its owners more than two weeks after it was taken. Luna, the 10-year-old African Gray Parrot and beloved family pet of the Gerardo family, was stolen off their front porch while still in her cage on March 12. Doorbell camera footage caught one thief walking up to the porch and snatching the cage with the bird still in it, while another thief acted as the getaway driver.  A break in the case came when a detective and members of the AB 109 Task Force, which checks up on probationers, identified the main suspect and searched his home, where they were unsuccessful in finding him, but were successful in recovering Luna.  Alligator returned to Texas zoo 20 years after being stolen as an egg “Upon the search of the residence, they located the parrot, however the suspect was not home,” said Officer Natalie Garcia with the Santa Ana Police Department. “They found a female that was residing at that residence, an...