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Most expensive home for sale in Michigan at $18M built for next level lake life

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

PETOSKEY, Mich. — A home listed for $18 million on Walloon Lake in Michigan technically ties for the most expensive home for sale in the state, according to Zillow, but with more than twice the living space square footage. Historic Lake Geneva estate goes up for sale – most expensive listing currently in Wisconsin The home at 850 West Bear River Road in Petoskey may have only four bedrooms and seven bathrooms, yet it's 14,636 square feet. You might expect a home of such size to sport more bedrooms, but what it lacks in designated sleeping space it makes up for in amenities. It also has two sets of strategically place bunk beds separate from the standard bedrooms.Photo credit: Brad Rellinger Harbor Sotheby's Intl. RealtyPhoto credit: Brad Rellinger Harbor Sotheby's Intl. RealtyPhoto credit: Brad Rellinger Harbor Sotheby's Intl. RealtyPhoto credit: Brad Rellinger Harbor Sotheby's Intl. RealtyPhoto credit: Brad Rellinger Harbor Sotheby's Intl. RealtyPhoto credit: Brad Rellinger Harbo...

Treasure hunt in Utah promises $25K for the winner: Here are the clues so far

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – Treasure-hunters in Utah are currently seeking a chest filled with $25,000 in cash — and all they've got is a poem to lead them to the prize.The Utah Treasure Hunt, now in its fourth year, was first started as a passion project by Utah residents Dave Cline and John Maxim during the pandemic, to "give everyone a safe way to get outside with family and friends," the duo writes on their official site.From then on, the pair's annual treasure hunt has grown in popularity. The first two, according to Cline and Maxim, were self-funded, but several companies have since joined in to contribute to the prize pot and keep the fun going. Family finds 1 million copper pennies while cleaning out Los Angeles home This year's clues were — per usual — presented as a riddle in the form of a poem:Begin your search where time was transcendentCrack open the books they’re independentLift up your eyes and look for the markHike to the tree that stands without barkPass the grain tow...

Southern Baptists refuse to take back megachurch over women pastors

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.Southern Baptist church representatives at their annual meeting here also rejected a similar appeal by a smaller church, Fern Creek Baptist of Louisville, Kentucky, which is led by a woman pastor.The results of the Tuesday votes were announced Wednesday morning on the concluding day of the the two-day annual meeting here of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, whose statement of faith asserts that only qualified men can serve as pastors.The convention hall packed with about 12,000 Southern Baptists was quiet after the announcement, appearing to have listened to the earlier urging by SBC President Bart Barber for them to show restraint.“I know sometimes there are churches where people wind up in biblical divorce,” he said. “But we don’t t...

Body of man who went missing in Lake Travis recovered, sheriff's office says

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is from KXAN's previous coverage before the man's body was recovered.AUSTIN (KXAN) — The body of a man who went missing in Lake Travis over the weekend was recovered after being located Monday. The Wake: Secrets of Lake Travis The Travis County Sheriff's Office said Lake Patrol deputies responded to a call around 7:28 p.m. Sunday to help find a man who was last seen near Mansfield Dam Park. According to a release from TCSO, the man was reportedly last seen in the area trying to swim across a nearby cove.Authorities searched the area where he was last seen on Sunday night and paused searching overnight. Search efforts continued Monday morning. The man's body was located around 8:30 a.m. and then recovered around noon. The description of the man who went under matched the body recovered. TCSO said he was found approximately 30 feet underwater and was not wearing a life jacket. The man has not been identified, but TCSO said he was in his 20s. The Wake:...

Water access at Hamilton Pool Preserve currently not allowed

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for June 14, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — Hamilton Pool Preserve said visitors were not allowed to get into the water due to recent rains and high bacteria levels.According to Travis County Parks, the earliest swimming might be allowed at the preserve would be Friday, June 16.“When we do allow swimming only a very limited portion of the pool is available for water access due to the continuing problem of falling rocks. As always, whether swimming will be allowed depends on factors beyond our control, such as bacteria levels and recent rain,” TC Parks said. RELATED: Hamilton Pool Preserve reservations open for summer TC Parks said the preserve remained open for hiking, but reservations were still required.The parks department issued a reminder that water access was never guaranteed, even with a reservation.

Gophers paid Lindsay Whalen a ‘termination fee’ of $215K

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

Lindsay Whalen was fired from her position as the University of Minnesota’s basketball coach and no longer works for the school, according to a settlement report obtained by the Pioneer Press.Whalen declined the offer to work as a special assistant to athletics director Mark Coyle and has received a one-time, lump sum settlement payment of $215,000.Coyle announced during a March 2 news conference that Whalen, a former UMN all-American and four-time WNBA champion with the Lynx, had stepped down after five years as the Gophers’ coach. Whalen did not attend the news conference and hasn’t spoken publicly since.“Together,” Coyle said at the time, “we just felt like now is the right time for her to step down.”We now know that wasn’t the case. In its settlement summary, the university said “the University determined it was in the best interests of the University to make a change to the head coaching position for the women’s basketball team.”Whalen did not immediately return a phone message...

Tattoo, oddities shop to open in downtown Albany

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Husband and wife duo Susie and Jay Pittenger are set to open up Black Dahlia Tattoo & Oddity Parlour in downtown Albany. They are relocating to upstate New York from Pittsburgh to open their new shop. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In Pittsburgh, Susie owns a tattoo and vintage shop. She has over 11 years of experience in the tattoo industry."I built my other shop, Sanctuary Pittsburgh, to be an inclusive space for tattooing and self-expression, and I hope to do the same in the Capital Region," she said. "We really love upstate, especially Albany, and can’t wait to be part of the community here." Lark Hall in Albany opening restaurant downstairs Black Dahlia will be the Pittengers' private studio and space to put the strange and unique items they're collected over the years. The oddity retail section will be on the ground floor and the tattoo parlour will be on the second floor.The oddity sec...

Pet A Palooza Saturday in Ballston Spa

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Are you looking for a furry friend? Curtis Lumber's 13th annual Pet A Palooza Pet Adoption Day will be held on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Ballston Spa, located at 885 Rt. 67. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees will have the chance to meet all the cats and dogs looking for their forever home. Aside from cats and dogs, birds, rabbits, and more will be up for adoption.Aside from pet festivities, the event will offer food trucks, free face painting, balloon twisting, pet caricatures, and more. According to Albany.com, last year's event helped over 250 pets find new homes.

1st of 3 Downtown Pittsfield block parties on June 24

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host its "School Street Block Party," the first of three planned block parties on Saturday, June 24, from noon to 8 p.m. The event will feature musical and theatrical performances, beer gardens, food vendors, and more. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The School Street Block Party will take place just outside of Hot Plate Brewing Co., and the street will be closed throughout the event. Attendees can see free performances put on by Barrington Stage Company, Berkshire Theatre Group, musicians Glori WIlder and Chantell McFarland, and enjoy several food vendors. Local food vendors will include Cravins Ice Cream and Espethino Carioca, with Hot Plate overseeing the beer garden. Jacksonville man charged with murder in Plattekill death Performance Schedule3:00-3:45 p.m. – Celebration of Black Voices (Barrington Stage Company)4:00-4:30 p.m. – Berkshire Theatre Group cas...

Jacksonville man charged with murder in Plattekill death

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 21:08:25 GMT

PLATTEKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Jacksonville man was arrested on Tuesday and is charged with second-degree murder stemming from a homicide investigation dating back to January 1. Juwaugh Dawkins, 31, is also charged with three counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Daniel Spotards. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, January 1, police responded to Campbell Drive Extension for a report of a dead person outside of a residence. Police say Spotards was located outside of his house with multiple gunshot wounds. This incident was investigated by the Town of Plattekill Police Department, the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office.New York State Police say Spotards was brought back from Florida to New York and is lodged at the Ulster County Jail without bail. He will appear before the Ulster County Court.