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HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Prison transports will start again next week with new security measures in place, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. They resume days after being temporarily stopped to review the process of moving inmates.
The transports will begin again on Monday, June 13.
The temporary halt and review came after convicted killer Gonzalo Lopez was able to escape from a transport bus near Centerville in early May and elude capture for three weeks. Investigators say Lopez killed four boys and their grandfather in Leon County before being killed in a shootout near San Antonio.
According to TDCJ, the new safety measures will include the following:
- Three officers will be required on transport buses
- Enhanced search procedures of an inmate before boarding a transport vehicle
- New video surveillance equipment will be installed on transport vehicles
- Inmates determined to be the highest risk will be transported by themselves
- Unit medical capabilities will be enhanced to reduce the need for offsite transport
- An independent security review will be conducted by an outside party
KHOU 11 did ask if there was video on the bus that was transporting Lopez, and we were told they did not. They also only had two corrections officers on board.
Results of the review will be made public once they're complete. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/tdcj-transport-inmates/285-9dc5a7f5-f484-4a08-b921-f84afb931f74 | 2022-06-11T01:15:16 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/tdcj-transport-inmates/285-9dc5a7f5-f484-4a08-b921-f84afb931f74 |
GREENWOOD, Ark. — Early Friday morning until about one in the afternoon, the City of Greenwood was dealing with road closures, water rescues and neighborhoods under water.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this type of flooding and today, I’ve seen parts of Greenwood that flooded that I haven’t seen in the past,” said Greenwood Police Chief Will Dawson.
The southwestern part of Greenwood took the brunt of the flooding as the Greenwood Fire Department assisted in water rescues near W Denver Street along W Atlanta Street neighborhood as Hester Creek rose in the heavy rainfall.
"I know there were several boats out there that were bringing full families on to Atlanta Street from back in those neighborhoods,” said Chief Dawson.
Shortly before noon, the Greenwood Fire Department said they weren’t sure how many water rescues they made but estimated the total number to be near one hundred.
A little south on Highway 71, residents along Vineyard Creek were stuck in their homes until water began to fall.
One resident had his mailbox ripped from his yard and was found about a tenth of a mile down the road later in the afternoon. On the other side of his home, the bridge that spans Vineyard Creek was completely underwater and even washed away the road leaving it to look like a carpet.
“My grandpa has owned this property since I was about ten and that’s the highest I’ve ever seen the water,” said Jeremey Richey. “The water was probably, maybe, six-foot from my house. It came flowing down through here, literally the whole street was a river. It evidently picked up the road and moved it out of the way.”
Before the water fell later in the afternoon, the same area was extremely cautious of the situation unfolding. Propane tanks were carried away by the water and eventually made their way to the bridge where they got stuck underneath until water levels dropped and they could be pulled out.
Once the water cleared up, cleanup plans began.
“We’ll check on the places that we haven’t checked on and then it will be on the street department to check the roads to make sure they’re safe and they’re not going to give way if traffic gets back on them,” said Chief Dawson.
Around 3 p.m. the City of Greenwood Water Department issued a statement saying the department is, “requesting all water users to conserve water as repairs are being made to infrastructure at the lake due to damage from recent flooding. We are asking customers to use water sparingly for domestic purposes only. Irrigation of lawns, shrubs, washing pavement, etc. are prohibited.”
The department says they will notify customers once the repairs have been made and use can return to normal.
For now, residents will use the warm weather this weekend to continue to dry out and clean up from Friday’s storm. They will lean on the City of Greenwood and Sebastian County for guidance and a timeline for certain repairs.
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VASSALBORO, Maine — It's always important to recognize the work our law enforcement officials do to keep us safe.
But, on Friday, it was also about recognizing the dogs that do the same.
A graduation ceremony was held Friday morning at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro for nine of the state's newest K9 teams.
For the last 14 weeks, the officers trained with their canines both in classroom and field settings to prepare for their new line of duty. The dogs are trained in obedience, protection, and searches, along with tracking, restraining criminals, and locating missing people or evidence.
Buxton Police Chief Troy Cline said the department is thrilled to finally have a K9 team on its staff for the first time.
"Stuka is trained in tracking not just bad people ... but he's also trained to track people that are lost in the woods, he's also trained to find articles, so if there's a piece of evidence that's missing, Stuka will be able to find that evidence as long as the rest of the department does not contaminate that area until Heath gets there with his partner," Cline said.
Buxton Police Officer Heath Mains is paired up with K9 Stuka. Now that they've graduated, the two are ready to hit the streets.
"He's young, he's still a puppy, he's energetic, he really, really likes the work," Mains said.
The nine teams that graduated Friday will report to six different agencies across the state, including Buxton PD, Bucksport PD, Waterville PD, Maine State Police, and the Somerset and York County Sherriff's Offices.
Mains said the department saw that there was a need for it in their community, so they applied for a grant which they received from the Stanton Foundation, making this all possible.
"It cost the town of Buxton nothing for this dog. The Stanton Foundation paid for the purchase of the dog and paid for the training," Cline said.
Mains said the last three months were challenging in many ways.
"It was probably the hardest training in my law enforcement career ... Now I'm relying on a dog, and I've got to communicate to that dog and hopefully he understands what I'm communicating to him," Mains said. "And there's days, just like people, where they just don't wanna do it."
Mains wife, Allison, and daughter, Emma, couldn't be more proud. Allison said she's thankful K9 Stuka won't only protect the Buxton community, but also her husband.
"I know that this dog is going to do well to keep my husband safe and my husband will do the same for the dog," Allison said.
"He's part of our team now, so he's not just a dog to us, he's a police officer," Cline said. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/nine-k9-teams-graduate-from-maine-state-polices-k9-patrol-school-vassalboro/97-60690071-ac18-44ff-91c8-4a83674b4794 | 2022-06-11T01:21:12 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/nine-k9-teams-graduate-from-maine-state-polices-k9-patrol-school-vassalboro/97-60690071-ac18-44ff-91c8-4a83674b4794 |
PORTER — One person was taken into custody following a brief standoff at a Porter residence Friday afternoon, police said.
Chesterton officers alerted Porter police around 3 p.m. of a criminal incident involving a firearm that happened in Chesterton. The suspect was found at a residence in the 200 block of Franklin Street in Porter, prompting police to go to the home.
Once at the residence, Porter and Chesterton police tried to make contact with the suspect, and a brief standoff occurred, according to Porter police.
“Porter County Emergency Response Team responded to the scene and the suspect was ultimately taken into custody with no injuries to any civilians or officers,” the Porter Police Department said.
The initial firearm incident is still under investigation by the Chesterton Police Department, and the agency said no further information is releasable at this time; however the chief of police said further details may be released Saturday.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Porter County Jail
Derek Meyer
Arrest date: June 4, 2022
Age: 40
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202302
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jeffrey Miller
Arrest date: June 4, 2022
Age: 48
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2202294
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Roderick Walker Jr.
Arrest date: June 4, 2022
Age: 22
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number: 2202292
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Dacey Feero
Arrest date: June 4, 2022
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202293
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Joshua Hunter
Arrest date: June 4, 2022
Age: 54
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202295
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Cory Crist
Arrest date: June 4, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2202289
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Napoleon Benjamin
Arrest date: June 3, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202277
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Karlene Till
Arrest date: June 3, 2022
Age: 41
Residence: Alsip, IL
Booking Number: 2202268
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine , felony
Michael Gaskin
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 33
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202238
Charges: Theft, felony
Erik Rocha
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 24
Residence: Lansing, MI
Booking Number: 2202250
Charges: Dealing in marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, felony
Nathan Wright
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202235
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Hailey Ewing
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202241
Charges: Maintaining a common nuisance, felony
Corina Chavez
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number: 2202234
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Shantel Cottew
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 34
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202246
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Alaina Daniel
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number: 2202236
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Brian Bice
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 45
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2202239
Charges: Forgery, felony
Markea Burgess
Arrest date: June 1, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Forrest City, AR
Booking Number: 2202251
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
James Washington
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 39
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2202230
Charges: Pointing a firearm at another person, felony
Jason Mayes
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 42
Residence: Burns Harbor, IN
Booking Number: 2202215
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Cody Meulemans
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 30
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202225
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Ronald Thomas
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202219
Charges: OWI, felony
Ismael Torres-Flores
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202220
Charges: OWI, felony
Brianna Djurich
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202222
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jeremy Jarrell
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202217
Charges: Auto theft, felony
Mariah Brown
Arrest date: May 31, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Brookston, IN
Booking Number: 2202216
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Juan Tomas
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202205
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Westley Klinkhammer
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202209
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
David Schacht
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: San Pierre, IN
Booking Number: 2202210
Charges: Theft, felony
Cloe Stanley
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 19
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202212
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Cara Howard
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202208
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Joshua Young
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202192
Charges: Possession of methamphetamine, felony
Alyssa Cruz
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 33
Residence: Watertown, WI
Booking Number: 2202211
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Cheryl Froge
Arrest date: May 30, 2022
Age: 70
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202206
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Kelli Weldon-Vinezeano
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Ford Heights, IL
Booking Number: 2202191
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Kelsey Hampton
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202197
Charges: Possession or use of legend drug or precursor, felony
Jessica Johnson
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202190
Charges: OWI, felony
Andreas Liodos
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 20
Residence: Munster, IN
Booking Number: 2202200
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Rickie Dortch
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 26
Residence: Richton Park, IL
Booking Number: 2202187
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Katherine Garon
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 21
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2202196
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Katelynn Hall
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202189
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Christopher Davis
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2202188
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Aaron Brow
Arrest date: May 29, 2022
Age: 47
Residence: Union Pier, MI
Booking Number: 2202193
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Heather Ward
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 35
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202183
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Jaime Ontiveros
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 37
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202176
Charges: OWI, felony
Paige Stone
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 31
Residence: Morris, IL
Booking Number: 2202184
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Jerry Storey
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 64
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202174
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jonathan Hale
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 59
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202177
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Angela Herzog
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 52
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202182
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Julie Marini
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202178
Charges: Battery, felony
Ronald Artist
Arrest date: May 28, 2022
Age: 49
Residence: Logansport, IN
Booking Number: 2202181
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Derek Trull
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202138
Charges: OWI, felony
Owen Vernon
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202129
Charges: OWI, felony
Timothy Pettis
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 27
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202130
Charges: Battery, felony
Aaron Smith
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202137
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Robert Stutesman
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 48
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202128
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Randy Deboe Jr.
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 38
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number: 2202135
Charges: Child molestation, felony
Brian Ingram
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 28
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2202121
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Julie Kay
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 23
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2202125
Charges: Residential entry, felony
Jody King
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 55
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number: 2202124
Charges: Possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, felony
Richard Caldwell
Arrest date: May 25, 2022
Age: 50
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2202122
Charges: OWI, felony
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The U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force partnered with the Gary Police Department last month for Operation Washout and made several arrests. Charles B. Winston was arrested in connection with allegations he pinned an East Chicago police officer's leg in a car door in 2021, photo at left. Joseph T. Durden, 33, top right, was arrested on a murder charge in the 2020 shooting death of a 29-year-old man in Gary. Dawan Glenn Jr., 22, was arrested charges linked to a shooting Dec. 13, 2021, on Interstate 465 in Marion County that left one person dead and seriously wounded a second person.
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A police SUV and a car with apparent bullet holes in the passenger window sit near the intersection of Indianapolis Boulevard and West Chicago Avenue in East Chicago Aug. 11, 2021, after an officer-involved shooting. Charles B. Winston was charged in May 2022 in connection with the shooting.
GARY — Federal and local law enforcement officials made 46 arrests, cleared 58 felony arrest warrants and seized five firearms during a two-week-long operation targeting fugitives wanted for violent crimes and known gang members, authorities said.
During Operation Washout, authorities also identified numerous Lake County fugitives who fled Indiana and will be tracked by U.S. Marshals Service task forces in other areas of the country in an effort to apprehend them, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Some of those taken into custody were wanted on warrants for murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault with a firearm and assault, officials said.
The Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force is a congressionally supported multi-agency task force tasked with focusing efforts on arresting violent fugitives and helping to reduce violence in communities.
The task force partnered with the Gary Police Department, its Multi-Agency Gang and Narcotics Units and the Gary for Life initiative to add more street patrols and conduct targeted enforcement from May 16 to 27 in areas most affected by violent crime.
"The goal of this collaborative effort is to make a significant impact regarding the reduction of violent crime in our communities," said Todd L. Nukes, U.S. marshal for the Northern District of Indiana. "The Marshals Service remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners in addressing those individuals committing violent crimes in the areas we serve."
The U.S. Justice Department named Gary in fall 2021 as one of 10 National Public Safety Partnership sites, which gave the city access to more federal law enforcement resources because of its high rates of violent crime.
Gary police Cmdr. Jack Hamady said he reassigned several officers to work full-time with the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force during Operation Washout, which was funded by the Marshals Service.
"It was a great partnership," he said. "It was really successful, and we look forward to more operations in the future."
In addition to the Marshals Service, the city hopes to partner with other federal agencies in the future to reduce violent crime, he said.
The Marshals Service highlighted five arrests made as a result of the operation.
Dawan Glenn Jr., 22, was arrested May 19 in the 600 block of East 54th Place in Merrillville on charges linked to a shooting Dec. 13, 2021, on Interstate 465 in Marion County that left one person dead and seriously wounded a second person.
Multiple pistols and an AK-47 "Draco" were used in the expressway shooting, the Marshals Service said.
Glenn is an alleged member of a multistate gang known as the Risky Road Runners, the agency said.
Joseph T. Durden, 33, was arrested May 4 in the 9300 block of Racquet Ball Way in Indianapolis by task force members and the Indianapolis Metro Police Department.
Durden had been wanted since March on a murder charge in the July 2020 homicide of 29-year-old Keith Daniel, of Gary, in the 600 block of Maryland Street.
Charles B. Winston, 21, was arrested in the 5500 block of South Union Avenue in Chicago.
He's facing multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery, in connection with allegations he pinned an East Chicago officer's leg in a car door Aug. 11, 2021, before police shot both him and a woman riding in the car he was driving.
Winston was wanted by multiple other agencies, including law enforcement in the Northern District of Illinois for a federal probation violation; Kosciusko County, Indiana, on a charge of possession of marijuana; and Wayne County, Indiana, on a forgery charge, the Marshals Service said.
Raymond A. Johnson III and Rafael J. Sanchez were arrested while working as traveling carnival staff in Chesapeake, Virginia, on attempted murder charges stemming from a shooting Aug. 8, 2020, in Hammond. Two men were wounded by the gunfire, Hammond police said.
Johnson and Sanchez are believed to be affiliated with a gang in Hammond, the Marshals Service said.
Sanchez also was wanted in Bergen County, New Jersey, on charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, the agency said.
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Age: 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204672
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
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ST. JOHN TOWNSHIP — A child with autism was found hiding in just 23 minutes after he was reported missing by family in St. John Township, police said.
At 2:30 p.m. Friday police were alerted of a missing 11-year-old boy, said Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr.
The boy's family called 911 saying that the child walked away from a residence in St. John Township, telling police they were especially worried because of a retention pond in the area.
Police and neighbors searched the area where the child was last seen, and at about 2:53 p.m., an officer with the Lake County Sheriff's Department saw the child hiding behind a bush.
The child ran but officers were able to corner him and coax him into a squad car. After being checked by paramedics, the child was reunited with his family.
"I am extremely proud of the dedication and professionalism this officer showed in helping to bring a happy end to this situation," Martinez said. "I congratulate and thank all officers and law enforcement agencies involved in the search, as well as members of the community who pulled together to help during this emergency. This is the kind of cooperation and compassion that makes Lake County a wonderful place to live." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/missing-child-with-autism-found-in-st-john-township-police-say/article_90f69be8-d977-545d-a994-edd3fe4c28f1.html | 2022-06-11T01:30:07 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/missing-child-with-autism-found-in-st-john-township-police-say/article_90f69be8-d977-545d-a994-edd3fe4c28f1.html |
DES MOINES, Iowa — The 10-day forecast predicts highs averaging 90 degrees, so here's where to go to beat the heat.
If you need assistance getting to any of these locations, DART is providing free rides to cooling centers starting Sat., June 11 through Wed., June 15.
Altoona
Altoona Public Library (700 8th St. SW)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Ankeny
Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (1250 SW District Drive)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Bondurant
Bondurant City Hall (200 2nd St. NE)
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Bondurant Community Library (104 2nd St. NE)
- Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Clive
Clive Public Library (1900 NW 114th St)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Des Moines
Animal Rescue League Iowa (5452 NE 22nd St)
- Monday-Friday: 12 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Pets welcome
Central Library (1000 Grand Ave)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Creative Visions (1343 13th St)
- Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
East Side Library (2559 Hubbell Ave)
- Monday-Tuesday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Thursday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Forest Ave Library (1326 Forest Ave)
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Four Mile Community Recreation Center (3711 Easton Blvd)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Franklin Ave Library (5000 Franklin Ave)
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Merle Hay Mall (3800 Merle Hay Road)
- Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.)
- Sunday: 12:30-5:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.)
North Side Library (3516 5th Ave)
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Northwest Community Center (5110 Franklin Ave)
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Norwoodville Senior Center (3077 NE 46th Ave)
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Park Fair Mall (100 E. Euclid Ave)
- Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center (2100 SE 5th St)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Polk County Central Senior Center (2008 Forest Ave)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Polk County Health Department (1907 Carpenter Ave)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
South Side Library (1111 Porter Ave)
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
South Side Community Center (100 Payton Ave)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Southridge Mall (1111 E. Army Post Road)
- Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.)
- Sunday: 12 p.m.- 6 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.)
Wellmark YMCA (501 Grand Ave)
- Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Friday: 5 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Saturday: 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Elkhart
Elkhart City Hall (260 NW Main St)
- Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Johnston
Johnston Public Library (6700 Merle Hay Road)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Mitchellville
Mitchellville City Hall (204 Center Ave. N)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Public Library (5151 Maple Drive #2)
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Polk City
City Community Safety Building (112 3rd St)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Urbandale
Urbandale Public Library (3520 86th St)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Waukee
Waukee Public Safety Building (1300 SE L.A. Grant Parkway)
- Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Des Moines
Jordan Creek Town Center (101 Jordan Creek Parkway)
- Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.)
- Friday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (doors open at 7 a.m.)
- Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (doors open at 8 a.m.)
West Des Moines Public Library (4000 Mills Civic Parkway)
- Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Windsor Heights
Windsor Heights Public Safety Building (1133 66th St)
- Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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It’s a night promising world beats, velvet vocals, and soulful jazz when Reb & The Good News headline a show at the Langlois Cheese Factory on Friday, June 24.
The evening of music, presented by Small n Dull Productions, will open with special guest Dune. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the door and are $20 per person. Children 17 and under are admitted for free.
Reb & The Good News is fronted by vocalist and guitarist Rebecca Conner, who grew up playing songs around a beach bonfire in her hometown of Lincoln City.
Later, she wandered Europe with her guitar, then returned to the states, where she studied music for seven years and graduated from the University of Oregon with a focus in jazz guitar.
Her band, based out of Portland, released its debut album Wings in 2021. The album was created and arranged by Rebecca along with her partner, Leon Cotter, who plays keys, saxophone and clarinet. The project is a culmination of Rebecca’s passion for a multitude of genres and influences, where trumpet-laden tracks fuse world beats, funky grooves and a delicate touch of folk with lyrics that inspire hope and gratitude.
The concert location, Langlois Cheese Factory, is just off the west side of Highway 101 at 94179 Allen Boice Drive in Langlois.
Historically, the building was used for cheesemaking, but these days it is a venue for concerts, events, and private celebrations. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/reb-the-good-news-to-play-in-langlois/article_081f8c0c-e760-11ec-b0de-fff2215fc61f.html | 2022-06-11T01:36:48 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/reb-the-good-news-to-play-in-langlois/article_081f8c0c-e760-11ec-b0de-fff2215fc61f.html |
ANTELOPE, Calif. — A 58-year-old widow who cares for her 91-year-old mother says someone stole thousands of dollars from her in a rental scam.
Claudia Sharp is a sales professional who has worked with the same Loomis-based company for nearly 30 years. She began looking for a new rental home after her long-time rental home in Grass Valley was sold to a new owner and she was told she would need to leave, Sharp said.
Sharp looked all over the area, but was seeking a single level three bedroom to accommodate her elderly mother who has trouble walking, Sharp said.
She eventually came upon an online rental listing and began speaking with a man who identified himself as David Clark, a name she now believes is made-up. He told her he owned a home in Antelope that was in her price range.
Despite numerous cancellations to tour the property, Sharp said she was desperate to find a home in her price range and jumped at the opportunity. She spoke with the man on the phone and by text for several days, Sharp said.
“It was the first month's rent, the deposit, and a bunch of other miscellaneous HOA fees is what he said," Sharp said.
She paid more than $4,200 in rent, deposit, and HOA-related fees that were asked by the man through the online money transfer service Zelle. She was later sent a rental agreement and receipt.
However, when it came to move-in day on June 3, the man didn’t show up to give her the key. Sharp said she was concerned but moved in any way since she paid and was given a lease.
“In the back of my mind, I certainly felt like there were some red flags," she said before breaking into tears.
Three days later a couple knocked at the door asking to tour the rental. That’s when she realized she had been scammed, Sharp said.
“It’s just horrible that somebody could actually sleep at night knowing that they’re doing this to people," Sharp said. "Took everything I had, everything I had.”
She has since contacted the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department to report fraud. She has also contacted the property owner, Invitation Homes, who has allowed her to stay in the home while she applies to rent it.
“We are always frustrated to discover that one of our homes has been used for these types of scams, which can have a devastating effect on the victims. Our goal, as always, is to offer quality homes and ensure our residents have great experiences,” an Invitation Homes spokesperson said in a statement. “Our advice on fraud prevention includes watching out for eager requests for cash or wire payments with an emotional plea, abnormally high-security deposits, and no required background checks.”
Officials with the company say they encourage customers to contact the company directly through their website. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/woman-swindled-out-of-4200-in-apparent-antelope-rental-scam/103-3c721856-8179-4adb-a83d-ec487b054259 | 2022-06-11T01:36:56 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/woman-swindled-out-of-4200-in-apparent-antelope-rental-scam/103-3c721856-8179-4adb-a83d-ec487b054259 |
MACON, Ga. — At Macon's Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, you can see thousands of years of Native American history unfold. This week, you can see a new exhibit take shape right before your eyes.
Native Americans have used the art of canoe-building for centuries, and even with the changing of time, dugout canoes are still a staple in an everlasting culture.
Pedro Zepeda is a native of Florida's Seminole tribe. He says his grandfather worked on canoes when he was a child. It inspired him to take up the craft.
"For us, this is an ongoing tradition," Pedro says. "We never stopped making dugout canoes. It was a necessity for us living in the Everglades."
Pedro says normally this canoe would take 4 to 6 weeks to finish, but with a little help from John John Brown, the process is twice as fast.
John John is a native of the Muscogee Nation. He builds canoes for a living and wanted something he could share with the national park.
"We wanted to educate people here. Also, on this for the Muscogee Creek, especially people think that they went away," John John says.
Tourists like Alla Zagrebelska and her daughter Mila said they learned a lot while watching the making of a native tradition.
"I think the takeaway is that we as a community and as a society need to really preserve the Native American culture," Alla says.
The canoe is set to be finished by Friday, June 10, but if you come to the park, you can still get a good look at it in the exhibit.
The park is off Emery Highway in east Macon. The canoe is being created in the outdoor classroom next to the visitor center. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/central-georgia-native-americans-create-traditional-canoe-for-ocmulgee-national-park-2/93-55607994-d827-42c9-b2fb-46d07fc0df45 | 2022-06-11T01:37:02 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/central-georgia-native-americans-create-traditional-canoe-for-ocmulgee-national-park-2/93-55607994-d827-42c9-b2fb-46d07fc0df45 |
ARIZONA, USA — A rare plant that depends on wetlands for survival is now on the federal endangered species list, a designation that environmentalists say will boost efforts to protect the last free-flowing river in the desert Southwest.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published the decision Friday in the federal register to list the Arizona eryngo as endangered and set aside nearly 13 acres (5 hectares) in southern Arizona as critical habitat.
The decision comes years after environmentalists petitioned and then sued to gain protection for the plant with cream-colored spherical flower heads. Only two populations are known in Arizona — near Tucson and in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area.
The eryngo grows in ciénegas, a type of wetland fed by natural springs that come from the deep aquifer and nourish the San Pedro River. The plant's habitat and the flow of the San Pedro River have been threatened by over-pumping of groundwater in the region, climate change and drought.
“This gives us a new ability to protect it,” Robin Silver of the Center for Biological Diversity said of the river. “Protecting plants protect the aquifer itself.”
The plant also is found in the northern Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora. It historically grew in southwestern New Mexico at Las Playas Springs but hasn't been documented there since 1851, the Fish and Wildlife Service said.
The critical habitat in Arizona lies in Pima and Cochise Counties and doesn't include another location where efforts have failed to reintroduce the eryngo. The agency said development still can occur in the areas, but anything that relies on federal funding or federal permits has to be analyzed to ensure it doesn't impact the eryngo's habitat.
“Partnerships will be central to addressing the threats to the Arizona eryngo and putting it on the path to recovery,” Amy Lueders, the Southwest regional director for the Fish and Wildlife Service, said in a statement.
The agency didn't immediately respond to an email Friday afternoon from The Associated Press.
The Arizona eryngo is part of the carrot family and can grow more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall. It relies on pollinators, such as butterflies and hummingbirds, to reproduce. Conservation efforts are underway to establish more populations of the eryngo.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hey! Do an Italian fest, Pride Month marches, and block parties sound fun to you? If so, then it goes to show there's something for everyone this weekend in Northern California.
The weekend weather will be heating up, reaching highs in the upper 90s and mid-80s with a slight breeze. Whether you'd like to go out, stay in, or a bit of both, here are some weekend events!
Gather up some friends, maybe family members, or even go solo but head outside, soak up some sun, and enjoy the start of summer.
A two-day festival, transforming capitol mall into an LGBTQ+ village and entertainment zone with bars, vendors, and music stages that feature International Stars, Drag Performers, and live musical acts!
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12
- Located at Capital Mall (7th St., Sacramento)
- Organized by Sacramento LGBT Community Center
- More information about this event HERE.
Join Davis Pride for the LGBTQ+ and ally community celebration and music festival held in the heart of Davis including two stages of entertainment featuring 25 entertainers from around the nation, several vendors and food and drink booths, exhibits, and cultural presentations.
- 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12
- Located at Central Park (401 C St., Davis)
- Organized by the Davis Phoenix Coalition and Davis Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
At Festa Italiana, you can partake in the pizza pie contest, enjoy live entertainment from musicians, munch on savory bites in the food court, sip on some local wines, and kids can enjoy their own KidsZone filled with interactive projects.
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12
- Located at Lodi Grape Festival Grounds (413 E Lockeford St., Lodi)
- Organized by Festa-Italiana 209
- More information about this event HERE.
A celebration of all nations coming together through art, music, food, culture, and resources. Food will be available for purchase by Boka671, Chay Corner, 1837vegan, and Chef Quanah & Bear Paw. Celebrate culture and have fun!
- 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at River City Farm (485 Regatta Ln., West Sacramento)
- Organized by Three Sisters Gardens of Broderick
- More information about this event HERE.
Skate the night away with some of the Divas of Disco so come and have fun, listen to some jams, and enter to win rainbow-colored or disco-themed gear!
- 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at Central Park (401 C St., Davis)
- Organized by the Davis Phoenix Coalition and Davis Pride
- More information about this event HERE.
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Celebrate black culture with this Juneteenth Function! There will be live DJs spinning all the 90's R&B, Hip-hop, Afrobeats, Funk, and cookout classics, 20+ black-owned businesses to shop from, live art, live performances, food, drinks, and a good time.
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at Esther's Park (3408 3rd Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by The Night Market Series
- More information about this event HERE.
Celebrate the unique history and connection of the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park with beer on tap, tunes by local DJs, food by local food trucks, and prizes!
- 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park (9980 Greenback Ln., Folsom)
- Organized by Friends of the Folsom Powerhouse
- More information about this event HERE.
A psychic and health fair filled with psychics, healers, vendors, and speakers. Experience a psychic reading, tarot reading, astrology reading, energy healing or chakra healing, and shop crystals and gemstone jewelry.
- 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, June 12
- Located at Wyndham Hotel (5321 Date Ave., Sacramento)
- Organized by New Earth Expo
- More information about this event HERE.
Come shop 20+ women-owned small businesses and celebrate female entrepreneurship in Sacramento. There will be music, vendors, and a strong community.
- 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at The Pineapple Store (2020 I St., Sacramento)
- Organized by BAW Sacramento and My Sisters House
- More information about this event HERE.
Come to Palladio for the Concert Series 2nd Saturday, where multi-award-winning Hip Service will be opening their concert season with a Summer Dance Party show.
- 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday, June 11
- Located at Palladio Piazza (350 Palladio Pkwy., Folsom)
- Organized by Go Palladio
- More information about this event HERE.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento County jury convicted Deante Whitaker in the death of George Kouklis after it's alleged Whitaker intentionally drove his car into Kouklis on Aug. 24, 2019, near Capitol Casino.
Before Kouklis' death, it's said he walked in front of Whitaker's car on North 16th Street and yelled at him.
Whitaker proceeded to circle around the block and it's said he struck Kouklis —launching him across several lanes of traffic and killing him.
"Whitaker was arrested a little over a week later after calling to report his license plates stolen," the Sacramento District Attorney's Office wrote in a press release.
Whitaker faces a maximum sentence of 26 years to life in prison and sentencing is set for Aug. 5, 2022. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/deante-whitaker-convicted-of-killing-george-kouklis/103-cc9e5a4b-0b9e-413e-a5d2-bcd43d6a2a32 | 2022-06-11T01:37:21 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/deante-whitaker-convicted-of-killing-george-kouklis/103-cc9e5a4b-0b9e-413e-a5d2-bcd43d6a2a32 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Anyone hungry...for some music, that is?
Visit Sacramento has announced Sacramento's notorious Farm to Fork Festival has announced its musical headliners, and these musicians' voices are just as yummy as the food that'll be there!
This year, Korean-American musician Japanese Breakfast and American singer, songwriter and actor Gregory Porter will be in the heart of Sacramento, headlining the two-day Farm to Fork Festival.
On Friday, September 23, Gregory Porter will take center stage, along with performances by The Last Bandoleros, Southern Avenue, and Carter Faith.
On Saturday, September 24, Japanese Breakfast will vibe out with the crowd and conclude the festival, along with performances by The National Parks and Jocelyn & Chris.
There will also be local DJs, bands, dancers, and vendors.
The Farm to Fork Festival features fresh food, local beers and wines, cooking demonstrations, and interactive exhibits, accompanied by a two-day concert series.
Before the festival, there is a sit-down dinner called the Tower Bridge Dinner. This dinner is created and executed by Visit Sacramento and is deemed one of the nation’s most unforgettable dining experiences.
This year, the chefs for the Tower Bridge Dinner are:
- Chef Greg Desmangles of Urban Roots Brewery & Smokehouse, Bawk Chicken + Bar and Pangaea Bier Cafe
- Chef Nina Curtis of Plant’Ish & Co. Culinary Arts
- Chef Patrick Prager of Kimpton Sawyer Hotel and Restaurant
- Chef Q Bennett of Q1227 Restrauraunt
- Chef Tyler Bond of Lemon Grass
For the full lineup, festival events a,nd more information, go to www.FarmToFork.com.
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BOISE — On a sunny Friday morning, around 100 people sat in the shade of the trees at Eagle Rock Park, formerly known as Quarry View Park.
The park was renamed to recognize the previous indigenous inhabitants of the land.
Shoshone-Paiute tribal leader Brian Thomas stood at the podium, speaking familiarly to the crowd in front of him.
“Do you have a speech? I don’t, I speak from the heart,” he joked before the others speakers arrived.
Thursday marked the beginning of the 11th annual Return of the Boise Valley People event, with activities and presentations continuing through Sunday.
Boise Valley people refers to the tribes that lived in the area before being forcibly removed in the 1800s with the discovery of gold and silver. Before Boise, the land was originally inhabited by the Shoshone, Bannock and Northern Paiute people, according to an event press release.
In memoriam of the area’s history and the culture passed down by their ancestors, many tribe members from different towns in the Pacific Northwest traveled to Boise for the weekend.
A welcoming ceremony held Thursday included tribal leaders speaking in front of Boise City Hall.
Diane Teeman, chairperson of the Burns Paiute Tribe, had just gotten into town for the weekend’s events and described the annual return as a family reunion.
“It’s strange how history makes things happen,” Teeman said during Thursday’s ceremony. “We’re one big extended family … our blood is here, the bones of our family.”
Wilson Wewa has served on the Tribal Council of the Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon.
He remembers his grandmother’s stories, including the forced removal of tribes to today’s current five reservations.
“In my opinion, if we were not on reservations, we would’ve assimilated,” Wewa said.
In the forced travel, Wewa’s relatives told him of babies abandoned in snow banks and the elderly being left behind as they couldn’t keep up. While it was not a written history Wewa learned, he expressed the importance of carrying on their history through oral storytelling.
In his 20’s, tribal leader Thomas lived with his grandmothers. Without power in the evenings, he remembers sitting around with his older family members telling stories.
“I have not learned from the book,” Thomas explained. “Our ancestors that have passed on told us verbally what happened, over across the deserts, Boise Valley, Weiser to Bruneau Valley.”
As the event continued into Friday’s gathering at Eagle Rock Park, the Boise Valley tribes celebrated a significant donation.
Tom Terteling owned 40 acres of land that were discovered to hold the remains of a former Boise Valley people campsite, Dry Creek Rockshelter. In honoring the history of the site, Terteling decided to donate the land to five local tribes.
“This is not our property, these are not our artifacts,” Terteling said. “These belonged to the people that lived there, anywhere from 6,000 to 10,000 years ago.”
BSU archeology professor Erick Robinson and his students have been working on the excavation of the site where the team found artifacts dating back to 8,000 years ago. Robinson said the project has deepened his knowledge of local tribal history, something he hadn’t been taught before.
“Having an opportunity that I didn’t have in Oklahoma, which was growing up realizing the exact history of the area where I grew up,” he said. “I wasn’t taught who were the original inhabitants of where I grew up.”
Terteling and Robinson were gifted Teton trade blankets designed by a Boise Valley descendent for the donation.
“It’s hard to find the words to thank these folks,” Thomas said.
Friday’s activities continued with a 4 p.m. tank naming ceremony and 6 p.m. dinner both at Gowen Field.
Saturday morning will begin with a sunrise ceremony at 6:30 a.m. followed by a 8 a.m. walk at Eagle Rock Park. Moving to Gowen Field for lunch at noon, there will be activities there throughout the rest of the day.
Events will conclude Sunday with a final 6:30 a.m. sunrise ceremony at Eagle Rock Park. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/tribes-celebrate-land-donation-at-return-of-boise-valley-people-event/article_4a57b515-fb55-5214-b7c7-af83474588f4.html | 2022-06-11T01:37:59 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/tribes-celebrate-land-donation-at-return-of-boise-valley-people-event/article_4a57b515-fb55-5214-b7c7-af83474588f4.html |
The lawsuit brought forth to remove Laura Nodolf as Midland County’s district attorney is actually not new concept for elected officials in Midland.
In October of 2020, a non-profit organization called Save Lee Rebels and its board president, Carie McNeil, filed a petition that called for the removal of five Midland ISD board members in 238th District Court.
Visiting Judge Tryon Lewis, sitting by assignment in the 238th District Court, dismissed the lawsuit in January 2021 with the costs of court assessed against the petitioners.
Other notes from the aftermath of the lawsuit filed by Midlander David Wilson on Thursday include:
- County officials said Friday that Judge Leah Robertson has asked the presiding regional judge — Seventh Administrative Judicial Region of Texas Judge Dean Rucker — to assign a visiting judge from outside Midland to oversee judicial proceedings, including a trial if it goes to court. Wilson’s petition was filed in the 385th District Court.
- During a meeting Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning or Wednesday morning, Midland County’s Commissioners’ Court will discuss and take action regarding the payment of legal fees for the district attorney in this case. The court does not have to provide representation, according to county officials, but Texas law allows the court to do so if commissioners believe it serves county purposes. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Petitioning-for-removal-of-elected-officials-in-17234135.php | 2022-06-11T01:40:17 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Petitioning-for-removal-of-elected-officials-in-17234135.php |
More than 40 percent of homes sold in Midland County were sold to businesses or corporations -- or those known as “institutional buyers” -- according to the National Association of Realtors.
The total was 44% in 2021, and that was tied for the fifth highest percentage of any county with a population of 50,000 across the nation.
Midland’s percentage of institutional buyers was higher than the national (13.2%) and state average (28%). The report also stated Texas had the largest share of institutional buyers, and nine of the 16 counties with the largest shares across the nation were in the Lone Star State, including Midland, Tarrant (52%), Rockwall (45%), Dallas (43%), Travis (41%) Harris (38%), Kaufman (38%) and Williamson (37%). The other Texas counties are home to Texas’ largest cities or home to those cities’ suburbs.
The National Association of Realtors report stated that in areas with more investors, there is a greater increase in home prices. They used Midland County as an example. It stated that Midland’s home price growth in the past decade was 89 percent. That is compared to a greater than 40% growth -- on average -- in areas where the share of investors is higher than 30%.
The report also pointed to the higher density of millennial residents. The report states that in areas with a share of investors higher than 30%, the percentage of millennials is 27% on average. The report shows in Midland County the percentage of millennials is 37%.
The Permian Basin Board of Realtors told the Reporter-Telegram that it is not seeing how the higher percentage of investors is impacting the market locally as “so many properties are being snatched up quickly” and “prices are making it difficult for investors to buy.”
Carroll Nall with the Board of Realtors said he believes multi-family properties are where investors are going.
The report from the National Association of Realtors stated that in areas with a share of investors higher than 30%, like Midland, the following could be found:
- the number of households grew 11% on average in the last decade
- 30% of the households are renters,
- 27% of households are millennials,
- households earn about $59,000 while about 30% of them have at least Bachelor’s degree,
- 12% of the residents moved within the past year,
- home prices rose more than 40% in the past decade
- rents have increased more than 30% on average in the last decade
- home sales rose about 70% on average in the past decade.
The Texas A&M Real Estate Center shows that 288 homes were sold in April for a median price of $321,250. In April 2012, 159 homes were sold for a median price of $197,000.
The Permian Basin Board of Realtors showed that 2,704 homes were sold in 2021 for a median price of $307,813. In 2013, there were 1,833 homes sold for a median price of $221,504.
The impact of more institutional investors nationally, according to the report, includes:
- 42% of reported single-family purchases by institutional investors were converted to rentals,
- 0% difference in offer price of institutional buyers compared to other buyers on average,
- 42% of Realtors reported institutional investors typically purchased properties that needed repair,
- 59% of Realtors reported institutional buyers used a seller’s agent (not an in-house agent),
- 56% of reasons cited that sellers sold to institutional investors were due to the cash offer or an “as-is” sale,
- 45% of properties purchased were sold back or flipped and 42% were used for rentals.
Institutional buyers’ share of residential home purchases in 2021
(for counties with a population of 50,000 or more)
Largest share
Lincoln, Mississippi 67%
Van Buren, Iowa 63%
Tarrant County 52 %
Rockwall 45%
Clayton, Georgia 44%
Midland 44%
Dallas County 43%
Marion, Indiana 43%
Travis County 41%
Pitkin, Colorado 40%
Source: National Association of Realtors | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Report-Investors-buy-more-than-40-of-Midland-17233979.php | 2022-06-11T01:40:23 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Report-Investors-buy-more-than-40-of-Midland-17233979.php |
After years of stagnant wages, Pima Community College plans to increase employee pay.
The PCC Governing Board voted Wednesday night to increase property taxes by 4%, before it passed a $363.4 million total operating budget for fiscal year 2023, which starts July 1.
The owner of a $100,000 home will pay about $5 more a year in taxes.
The hike will boost the college’s revenues by $5 million in fiscal year 2023.
Earlier this year, the board also voted to raise tuition by $2 a credit hour to increase cash flows, sustain pandemic-era student support services and offset a dramatic enrollment decline over the past several years.
The college receives hardly any financial support from the state Legislature, and relies heavily on local property taxes and tuition revenues to operate.
In addition to allocating $49 million for continued build-out of the Centers for Excellence and other deferred maintenance projects, the college plans to spend approximately $9 million this year to raise the salaries of its roughly 2,400 employees.
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“Our priority this upcoming year is really to focus on employee compensation,“ said David Bea, executive vice chancellor for finance and administration at PCC, who added that state budget reductions over the past decade have limited the college’s ability to better compensate its employees.
“Over time, our compensation structure has degraded and has become archaic,” he said.
In some cases, newer employees are paid higher salaries than their more experienced colleagues because of outdated pay raise schedules and a market demand to offer higher pay to fill open positions.
To change that, the college is implementing a new pay structure for regular faculty, staff, and administrators that will set a minimum salary of $16.15 an hour and compensate employees based on outside market comparisons of their job duties. For example, a position that requires high-level technical knowledge would have a salary that’s competitive with similar jobs outside of the college.
PCC is also creating a tiered adjunct faculty pay system intended to compensate adjunct faculty with more experience. New adjunct faculty members would fall into the tier one category.
To qualify for tier two, which comes with 5% higher pay per credit hour, adjunct faculty must have taught five terms or 30 credit hours within the last three years and completed nine hours of professional development.
Right now, adjunct faculty, no matter their experience, make $870 per credit hour, but the college will raise the base level pay to $900 per credit hour for all adjunct faculty. Those who qualify for tier two compensation will make $945 per credit hour.
These changes will go into effect on July 2, 2022.
Kathryn Palmer covers higher education for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at kpalmer@tucson.com or her new phone number, 520-496-9010. | https://tucson.com/news/local/pima-college-increases-property-taxes-to-update-archaic-pay-structure/article_82015dbe-e8f7-11ec-ba05-57ce9fae4423.html | 2022-06-11T01:41:30 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/pima-college-increases-property-taxes-to-update-archaic-pay-structure/article_82015dbe-e8f7-11ec-ba05-57ce9fae4423.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — For at least the second time in a matter of weeks, deputies in Multnomah County conducted overnight missions in neighborhoods where gun violence and traffic fatalities overlap.
"We're just one part of the solution but an important part," said Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese.
Reese is the driving force behind the Enhanced Public Safety Initiative missions. The latest happened just this week. Deputies and officers from partnering agencies made 51 traffic stops. They arrested eight people, recovered two stolen cars and seized one gun along the way.
"Gun violence and traffic fatalities need police officers to be proactive and our deputies are doing that," Reese said.
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Since the first mission in mid-April, deputies have made more than 100 traffic stops and arrested nearly three dozen people. They have recovered seven stolen vehicles too.
"I'm glad they're actually trying to focus on making it safer out here," Ibrahim Kassim said. "I'm thankful for that."
Kassim lives near Northeast 162nd Avenue and Burnside Street, an area deputies targeted with their missions. Kassim and neighbors appreciate the extra police presence. They said it is not uncommon to hear gunfire.
"It's got to be every night," said neighbor Nate Stillman. "Multiple times a night."
Reckless driving and speeding are common too.
"A lot of people seem to have forgotten that they're driving a thousand plus pound vehicle going speeds [people aren't] naturally supposed to go," said neighbor Brandon Cooper.
Ending that sort of thing is one of the goals of the Enhanced Public Safety Initiative missions. Reese said there will be more missions throughout the summer months.
"If our deputies aren't proactive in their abilities and work, then we're missing a key component of keeping our community safe," Reese said. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/gun-violence-traffic-fatalities-multnomah-county/283-33ac4bb1-0922-4988-a922-6a739c478d3b | 2022-06-11T01:46:52 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/gun-violence-traffic-fatalities-multnomah-county/283-33ac4bb1-0922-4988-a922-6a739c478d3b |
Police on scene investigating a death at Piestewa Peak
Sam Burdette
Arizona Republic
The Phoenix Police Department is investigating the death of a woman near Piestewa Peak on Friday.
The deceased woman was discovered around 11:30 a.m., and detectives are still investigating the scene, according to Phoenix Police Department Public Information Sergeant Vincent Cole.
The nature of the death is still unknown.
The Piestewa Peak trail has been closed since 11 a.m. Friday in response to a National Weather Service excessive heat warning and is set to be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, according to a tweet from Phoenix Parks & Recreation.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2022/06/10/police-investigating-body-found-piestewa-peak/7589025001/ | 2022-06-11T01:49:51 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2022/06/10/police-investigating-body-found-piestewa-peak/7589025001/ |
1 dead, 1 injured in hit-and-run on McDowell Road in Phoenix
The Phoenix Police Department was investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash, which occurred at about 6 a.m. on Sunday at 6100 W. McDowell Road.
Two men, a 28-year-old and a 35-year-old, were pushing a disabled vehicle eastbound on McDowell Road near 59th Avenue when they were hit by a car, which fled the scene, according to a Phoenix police press release.
Both men were taken to a hospital where the 28-year-old man died from his injuries.
Detectives later contacted Daniel Osuna, 25, who they suspect was driving the vehicle.
Osuna was booked in Maricopa County Jail under suspicion of one count of manslaughter, one count of aggravated assault and two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, according to Vincent Cole, a public information officer with the Phoenix Police Department.
Police said they believe impairment was a factor in the crash.
The investigation was ongoing as of Friday afternoon.
Reach breaking news reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-traffic/2022/06/10/1-dead-1-injured-hit-and-run-mcdowell-road-phoenix/7586538001/ | 2022-06-11T01:49:57 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-traffic/2022/06/10/1-dead-1-injured-hit-and-run-mcdowell-road-phoenix/7586538001/ |
Pope Francis appoints new bishop to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
Pope Francis appointed Auxiliary Bishop John P. Dolan of San Diego to become leader of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, replacing Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted.
Olmstead has been bishop of Phoenix for more than 18 years.
"My brothers and sisters in Christ, I have no doubt that you will come quickly to know our new bishop's joyful spirit and his generous heart," said Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted during Friday's press conference introducing Dolan.
After turning 75 in January and having reached the age limit for bishops, Olmsted sent a letter to Pope Francis asking for permission to retire.
After five months of discernment, Pope Francis accepted the request.
According to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, Bishop Dolan will begin his new assignment in Phoenix in early August, taking over one of the "fastest growing" Catholic dioceses in the United States with an estimated 1.1 million Catholic population.
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"Last Sunday, on the Feast of Pentecost, of all days, I received a call from Archbishop Christophe Pierre in Washington, D.C., who told me Pope Francis wished to appoint me to this wonderful portion of the Lord's vineyard," said Dolan said.
"And on that Feast of Pentecost, I said yes and now relying on the breathe and strength of the same holy spirit who came down upon the apostles, I ask our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Diocese of Phoenix, to help me continue to say 'yes' to the Lord as your new bishop."
Dolan has served as a priest in the Diocese of San Diego for nearly 28 years.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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Amber alert: Infant abducted in Buckeye allegedly by his mother
The Buckeye Police Department issued an Amber Alert after 9-month-old Raylon Tucker was allegedly abducted by his 19-year-old mother Jessica Jones Angulo on Friday morning.
Angulo and three others broke into a home near Baseline and Miller roads in Buckeye at around 12:30 a.m., where they threatened the residents with a gun, assaulted them and then left with Raylon, police said. One of the home's residents was Raylon's father, who has an ongoing custody dispute with Angulo.
One of the suspects, Jessica Howard Davila, 36, has already been found, as well as the vehicle suspected to have been used, Buckeye police said. Exzavior Jones, 19, an unidentified woman, and Angulo are still at large.
In a tweet, the department described Angulo as a Black female, 5 feet 5 inches tall, and around 160 pounds. Jones, according to Buckeye police, is Black, 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 200 pounds. Raylon was wearing a black shirt and a diaper when he was taken.
The department asks the public to call 911 if they believe they've seen them. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2022/06/10/amber-alert-issued-abducted-infant-buckeye/7587969001/ | 2022-06-11T01:50:09 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley-breaking/2022/06/10/amber-alert-issued-abducted-infant-buckeye/7587969001/ |
SEATTLE — Through her work at Seattle advertising agency Wongdoody, Jessica Obrist’s job description sounds about right.
“Sort of a senior project manager, but I’m interested in helping processes change, helping people change,” she said.
Jessica was married to a man for 11 years before divorcing and realizing that things had changed. She wasn’t straight.
Her family had already had a feeling but she wasn’t sure about everyone at work.
“I remember having reservations about changing how I talk about myself,” she says. “I think everyone goes through that. You live in this sort of fear. Will they accept me? Will they still treat me the same way?”
When Jessica’s new partner sent flowers to her workplace one day, she had that conversation with her coworkers who accepted her without hesitation.
“I am living a happier life because I know my coworkers have my back, and I know my coworkers have my partner’s back,” she said.
Recent surveys have found that 46% of LGBTQ+ people are not “out” at work. Thirty percent have faced discrimination in the workplace. Nearly 20% of those who have come out at work say they are happier there.
Hoping to foster a sense of community, Seattle advertising company DNA started an Instagram campaign called “Come Out To Work.”
It features personal videos of people who have done just that – the positive and the negative.
“Everybody has their own story and every story is different,” said DNA founder Alan Brown. “For some people it was joyous. For some it was painful. One person was outed at work, so it wasn’t planned, but it turned out okay for him. The emotions run the gamut.”
The campaign posts a new video every day. The posts include Seattle author Dan Savage and four-time Olympic gold medalist Daniel Kowalski's story is expected in the coming weeks.
Brown acknowledged coming out at work is risky but certainly worth consideration.
“You should be able to come to work and bring your whole self,” he said. “That’s the idea. You should be looked at as a worker and a member of a company based on the work and the output you produce.”
Jessica, who calls herself a “fierce, fat, queer fem” in her Come Out To Work video, said she hopes her story will bring a change for the better.
“I’m grateful to those who came before me," she said. “There needs to be more of us who are outspoken, who use our privilege so other people can have that same joyful experience that I had. I think that’s kind of the point of the campaign. If you take the risk, let people surprise you.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/social-media-project-lgbtq-workplace-come-out-to-work-instagram/281-0938ce2e-5d92-4260-8681-8353ed6b4ea5 | 2022-06-11T01:54:03 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/social-media-project-lgbtq-workplace-come-out-to-work-instagram/281-0938ce2e-5d92-4260-8681-8353ed6b4ea5 |
SEATTLE — The long-awaited light rail service that will eventually connect West Seattle to downtown could improve the community’s transportation woes. But it might be damaging for one of the area’s large daycares.
Alki Beach Academy is a daycare with plans to more than double in size to licensed capacity for 300 children, but that expansion could be derailed by another one – Sound Transit’s effort to extend light rail service to West Seattle.
"We've been tracking the Sound Transit Project as long as they've been doing their planning,” said Jordan Crawley, the assistant director at the Alki Beach Academy.
Crawley said he has read through Sound Transit's lengthy draft Environmental Impact Statement to learn about how the daycare might be impacted. He said the routes listed as Alternative DEL-5 and Alternative DEL-6 create the worst outcomes, requiring Alki Beach Academy to be demolished.
In an email, a Sound Transit spokesperson noted that the economics section of the Draft EIS states, “Alternative DEL-5 and Alternative DEL-6* would have the most business displacements. These alternatives would displace a business park, a health club, and other retail and local service businesses.”
"When two of the six alternatives would displace an entire commerce center that includes a large childcare center, you would think that some of that outreach would come down here, but none did,” he said.
Crawley said he has not had much communication with Sound Transit. In April, he was able to talk with the agency during a virtual meeting hosted by the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce. After that, he had one meeting with Sound Transit.
He said he has been hearing a lot more from concerned parents who rely on the daycare.
"It is our support system. It is everything that we could ever ask for," said Tim Tilbury, who has two kids.
The possibility of the daycare being pushed out of the Delridge area also worries Kanchan Schindlauer, who has two children.
"We couldn't function. I couldn't run a business. My husband couldn't work full time without having the support they provide for us,” said Schindlauer.
It's the kind of support that's been hard to find. Data from the state estimates that only 37% of childcare needs are being met in King County.
"Try to get your kid into daycare. Try to get your kid into an aftercare program. Or try to get your kid into summer camp, and it's no joke,” said Schindlauer.
But in the community, transportation has also been a source of trouble with the West Seattle Bridge out of service for more than two years. Sound Transit building a tunnel and starting light rail service is what many commuters have been calling for in West Seattle.
"It is needed, but I don't know at what cost,” said Tilbury.
"Businesses like this need to be saved. These are businesses that allow the rest of the community to function,” said Schindlauer.
For the daycare, expansion plans are left in limbo as they wait to see which way the light rail route will go.
"Transportation has to come here. Our hope is just that when it does, we're here to serve the community,” said Crawley.
Sound Transit said they will work with any displaced businesses and people once the project to be built is selected.
“There are no caps for moving expenses that are actual, reasonable, and necessary,” said a Sound Transit spokesperson.
There is a cap on re-establishment expenses, which is outlined in the relocation handbook.
Seattle City Council will weigh in before Sound Transit’s board votes on a final route.
That final decision is expected next year. Sound Transit wants to start service in West Seattle in 2032. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/west-seattle-daycare-sound-transit-proposed-light-rail-routes/281-36f44f38-1f89-4d63-84ac-105efe9001bf | 2022-06-11T01:54:09 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/west-seattle-daycare-sound-transit-proposed-light-rail-routes/281-36f44f38-1f89-4d63-84ac-105efe9001bf |
SAN ANTONIO — Sunflower lovers, it's time to unite for a day of sunshine! The Sunflower Field is set to open Friday, June 10.
Various types of sunflowers will be in the 10-acre field along with paths to walk and a maze that allows the opportunity to explore the sunflowers.
A professional photographer will be there to take photos, Traders Village says. The admission price into the park alone is $8.99, for those three years old and older including all day access. Kids under two years old have free admission to the field, not the rides. For a combination of a field and ride ticket, it'll cost $15.99.
Here are the hours:
- Friday: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (SUNSET NIGHTS)
- Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Other activities include a petting zoo, an inflatable slide, photo opportunities and a concession stand.
To see all the Sunflower Field has to offer and some frequently asked questions, click here. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/traders-village-sunflower-field-opens-friday-things-to-do-in-san-antonio/273-ea881488-ba5b-4438-b823-43f1ea112c4b | 2022-06-11T01:55:46 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/traders-village-sunflower-field-opens-friday-things-to-do-in-san-antonio/273-ea881488-ba5b-4438-b823-43f1ea112c4b |
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Emergency crews are responding to a fire in Lincoln County.
According to dispatchers, the home is along Coal River Road.
Few details are being released at this time, but the report came in around 9:30 p.m.
At this time, Metro can not confirm if the home is occupied.
This is a developing story. Stay with 13 News for updates. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/developing-active-structure-fire-reported-in-lincoln-co/ | 2022-06-11T02:00:49 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/developing-active-structure-fire-reported-in-lincoln-co/ |
ADA COUNTY, Idaho — For the second-straight month, the median sales price for Ada County homes reached a new record, coming in at $602,250 in May 2022 as new construction costs increase.
The average sales price increased by 16.1% compared to May 2021, but the number of closed home sales decreased from the same month a year ago, according to Boise Regional Realtors.
28.2% of all sales in Ada County last month were new homes. The median price for a new home costed $639,105, an increase of 17.5% from May 2021.
Meanwhile, Boise Regional Realtors said the number of closed home sales dropped last month, marking the third-consecutive month of year-over-year declines. 894 homes were closed on in May, down 5.8% compared to the same month last year.
"Continued price growth may be puzzling when national economists are predicting a slowdown in prices and sales due to higher mortgage rates and home prices," 2022 President of Boise Regional Realtors, Becky Enrico Crum said. "While we have seen a decline in sales, we haven't yet seen a decline in the median sales price. The data is also beginning to show signs of a shift when it comes to pending sales, or properties with an accepted offer that are expected to close within 30-60 days."
Pending sales dropped by 12.7% in Ada County from last year, with 1,446 in May. When comparing year-over-year numbers, pending sales have declined each month for the past year.
"Pending contracts are telling, as they better reflect the timelier impact from higher mortgage rates than do closings," NAR's Chief Economist, Dr. Lawrence Yun said.
Yun said the national sales data shows six-consecutive months of decline in contract signings. The pace of contract signings are also at "the slowest pace in nearly a decade," Yun noted.
In May 2021, existing homes spent an average of eight days on the market. Last month, homes averaged 11 days on the market.
50.7% of buyers paid over list price when purchasing in May. The average original list price received came out to 100.9% for existing or resale homes, compared to 105.0% last May.
"Agents are used to fielding questions about what's happening in the market, and today's market is no exception," Enrico Crum said. "Higher rates, price growth, and economic uncertainty are top of mind. However, if you're ready and in a position to buy, with the increases in housing inventory we've seen in recent months, you'll have more options than have been available in over two years. On the flip side, sellers have continued to receive great values for their homes. A purchase or sale might not be in the cards for everyone right now, but if you'd like to better understand your options, consider having a conversation with your realtor."
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When a client is too afraid to drive to an appointment, Erick Lopez helps them get there.
Providing transportation wasn't in the job description as a legal assistant at Pesek Law in Omaha, but he understands the fear some clients have.
As an undocumented immigrant, Lopez never thought he'd have a driver's license or a job in the U.S. But when the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was introduced in 2012, it gave him an opportunity to work with and fight for other undocumented immigrants.
Lopez was born in Mexico, and his father came to work in the U.S. when Lopez was 2.
In 2003, at just 5 years old, Lopez and his mother made the treacherous journey to the U.S. through the Arizona desert.
With the help of a "coyote" — a smuggler who helps migrants cross the border — Lopez and his mother were able to make their way to Omaha, where Lopez's father was living.
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The first few years in the U.S. were difficult for Lopez and his family as they adapted to a new country.
At school, Lopez struggled communicating with his teachers and classmates. He spent a chunk of his time learning English through English as a second language classes.
"It was difficult to understand what was happening and what directions they were giving; it was all gibberish in the beginning," Lopez said.
As his English skills improved and he was able to communicate more, his parents advised him to never draw too much attention to himself. When he was asked where he was from, he told people he was from Omaha, not Mexico.
In middle school, Lopez began speaking with his parents about his desire to get his driver's license when he turned 16. That's when he began to understand his restrictions.
They informed him that he wouldn't be able to get a license or a job when he turned 16, because he wasn't a U.S. citizen.
"Everything started making sense," Lopez said.
That realization could've crushed Lopez's spirit, but he didn't let it.
“I think it motivated me more," he said. "I knew I had to work harder to get what I wanted. I had to show people that being American is more than just a piece of paper that says you’re a citizen."
Two years later, undocumented youth across the U.S. received life-changing news: The Department of Homeland Security would no longer deport certain undocumented youth who came to the U.S. as children.
Lopez was 13 when the Obama administration program was enacted, but the earliest he could apply for DACA was two years later.
As he waited to apply, Lopez became skeptical of the program.
"What if I give out my information and ICE finds me and deports my family and I?" he thought.
But when the time came, he paid the $495 application fee, sent in his required documents and waited for approval.
Once he was approved, Lopez quickly got his driver's license and found a job at Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha. After just a month of working there, Lopez was promoted and put in charge of concessions.
But while DACA protects hundreds of thousands of undocumented youth in the U.S. from deportation, it does not grant them official legal status or a pathway to citizenship.
Nor does it last long, as they're required to pay a fee of $495 to renew their DACA status every two years.
Although DACA was temporary protection, Lopez remained optimistic and heavily involved in his community.
According to Maureen Gregor, his Omaha South High School counselor, she's never had a student take on as many challenges as Lopez.
He was a part of College Possible, the community service chair for his school's JROTC program, a board member of National Honor Society, a mentor in Packer Partners, on the senior cabinet and voted prom king his senior year.
“In my 10 years at South High, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a student volunteer as much as Erick did," Gregor said.
As senior year approached, Lopez knew he wouldn't have the same opportunities to fund his college education as his peers did.
But again, he wasn't discouraged. He took a chance and applied for the two big scholarships he could — The Dreamers Pathway and the Susan Buffett Scholarship.
Because of his status, taking out loans wasn't an option. He either got one of those full-ride scholarships, or a college education was out of the picture.
“It was a really hard time not knowing how I was going to pay for college. I didn’t want to put it all on my parents because they had already given me so much," he said.
Two months later, he got the news: He had gotten the Susan Buffett Scholarship and was going to the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
During his time at UNO he met his current boss, Ross Pesek, through The Underserved Law Opportunities Program.
The program aims to provide the opportunity for a legal education to students in underserved communities, and encourages students to provide legal services to those communities.
According to Pesek, a majority of the firm's clients are immigrants who are not always understood by those in the legal system. That's why Pesek believes Lopez is an essential person in the office.
Lopez's daily tasks include attending mediations, court hearings and attorney meetings with Spanish-speaking immigrants to make sure they can communicate when there are no Spanish-speaking legal service providers.
As Lopez wraps up his three years at Pesek Law, he looks forward to continuing his education at UNL's College of Law in the fall.
Once he graduates, he said he'd like to practice law in worker's compensation, injury and medical malpractice cases.
In the meantime, he'll continue helping others in the immigrant community and working with undocumented youth to renew their DACA paperwork, so they too can live the American Dream.
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ATLANTA — Some lawmakers in Georgia took to social media on Thursday, reacting to the first House committee hearing on the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Democratic Georgia congresswoman Nikema Williams' tweet spoke about former President Trump's inaction on the day of the attack.
Two Republican Georgia congressmen indirectly commented on the hearing, jabbing President Biden and his family.
The house investigators laid out their case to the American people on Thursday in a prim-time hearing, saying that the violent insurrection brought on by President Trump's supporters should not be forgotten. New footage of the attack was shown during the first hearing.
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Mary Ruth Pardue’s final wish was to come home to Virginia.
And, on Friday, beneath a brilliant blue sky, she received a well-deserved hero’s welcome at Seven Pines National Cemetery with military honors.
1st Lt. Pardue was a World War II Army nurse who was awarded a Bronze Star for her heroism at a field hospital in Italy that came under enemy shelling in November 1944. Through it all, she did her job, continuing to treat wounded soldiers.
According to the Bronze Star citation:
“After fragments from an exploding shell penetrated the tent and instantly killed a patient, [then] Second Lieutenant Pardue went from patient to patient, caring for them in a calm and reassuring manner to maintain control and order during the entire shelling. Never relaxing her efforts and courage, she remained on duty the remainder of the night to care for her patients. Her heroism and devotion to duty exemplify the high traditions of the Army Nurse Corps.”
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Pardue died in July 2019, 10 days after her 100th birthday, in Duluth, Minn. Her roots were Virginian, but she had lived most of her life elsewhere and yet her desire was for her ashes to be buried in Sandston at Seven Pines, a cemetery for members of the armed forces, with her father and brother.
Her family had intended to fulfill her wish and hold a ceremony at Seven Pines in 2020 before COVID-19 derailed their plans. After Friday’s ceremony was set up, a positive COVID test and complicated work schedules conspired to prevent her family from attending.
Temple Ancarrow, commander of Sandston’s American Legion Post 242, was alerted early in the week about the ceremony and asked if he could provide a chaplain, a bugler and arrange for a few people to attend so that Pardue wasn’t sent off without any fanfare at all.
An honor guard, made up of Henrico police, fire and sheriff’s department members presented the colors, Randy Abernathy, director of the Henrico Concert Band who served in the Marines, played taps, and Fort Lee sent representatives. More than 100 people, many of them members of American Legion posts across the Richmond area, gathered for the ceremony.
Ancarrow was gratified by the turnout.
“This doesn’t happen every day, to be able to honor somebody like this,” Ancarrow said. “She deserves it.”
After the playing of Taps, an American flag was carefully folded into a tri-cornered shape and set aside to be sent to Pardue’s only child, her daughter, Dr. Lisa Abrahams — who wiped away tears as she watched the ceremony from Fargo, N.D., via FaceTime on my iPhone.
“That was the most beautiful ceremony!” Abrahams told me later. ”[Her mother] would have loved it.
“It was so wonderful to be able to see it,” said Abrahams, a cardiologist at the Fargo VA Medical Center and a U.S. Army veteran herself as well as a member of the American Legion. “My thanks to the American Legion. What great work they do.”
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The daughter of a mining engineer, Pardue was born in 1919 and grew up in Wise County, in Southwest Virginia, the oldest of eight children. She earned her nursing degree from what was then the University of Virginia Nursing College, and enlisted in the Army soon after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
During the war, besides Italy, she served in North Africa. After the war, she was assigned to a U.S. Army medical facility in Florence, Italy. Back home, she earned additional degrees — including a master’s in gerontology — and worked as a nurse until the late 1980s, only retiring following a traffic collision. She married an Army doctor and divorced, and over the years lived in the Washington D.C. area, Southern California (where she operated an art and book store) and later moved to the upper Midwest to be near her daughter’s family in North Dakota and then Minnesota.
Though the Bronze Star was one of her prized possessions, said her son-in-law, Andrew Niemyer, Pardue seldom spoke of her war experiences.
“I tried to draw her out on a couple of occasions, but it was very obvious she didn’t want to speak about it much,” said Niemyer, feeling the effects of his COVID diagnosis, in a phone interview from Fargo. “I think it was a question of revisiting things that she probably didn’t want to revisit at that point.”
She mourned the young soldiers she cared for, many of them wounded beyond help by the time they reached her.
“There were times she was the last person they were in contact with before they passed,” Niemyer said. “That’s a harrowing thought that you’re the last connection, the last human that they will see in this life.”
Niemyer believes his mother-in-law probably suffered from what we now know as post-traumatic stress disorder, but that she came along when those with such a condition simply “went on with your life.”
Beyond her reluctance to talk about the war, Pardue was “very plainspoken, very direct,” Niemyer said. She was very outgoing, knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects and quite willing to express her opinion.
“If you were going to have a chat with her, you knew it was not going to be a short conversation,” he said with a laugh.
Her connection to Seven Pines can be traced to her father, William, a Navy veteran, who was buried there following his death in 1964. Her brother, Harry, who was shot down in World War II and held for a time as a German prisoner of war, joined their father at Seven Pines following his death in 2002. Another brother, Frank, was killed in a combat mission over France with the 316th Fighter Squadron. He is buried in France.
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The new labor agreement negotiated between the city of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Firefighters Union Local No. 1565 was one of the smoothest agreements between the two entities yet.
Fire Chief Duane Nelson said the negotiation process went about as rapid as he’s ever seen during the City Council’s meeting Thursday, where councilmembers approved the agreement.
“Part of that is due to really the hard work of the employees of understanding where the fire department is headed, where the employees themselves feel they are and the support the mayor and council gave the fire department,” Nelson said.
The agreement goes into effect Oct. 1 and was negotiated with an inflation adjustment of 5%, Nelson said. The starting wage for a probationary firefighter jumped from $15.05 an hour to $15.81 an hour.
The contract’s language also was adjusted to allow the city to select fire department employees to go to school for paramedic training, which the city pays for.
The new agreement states paramedic school selection will be determined by the city. Personnel choosing to attend paramedic school without city approval will not be compensated for tuition nor certification and have no expectation of carrying out paramedic duties.
Kerry Hammon, the Idaho Falls Fire Department's public information officer, said nearly all department personnel are trained as firefighters and have at least emergency medical technician training. In order to stay within the fire department’s budget, the city needs to schedule which paramedic candidates will be attending school.
“We encourage our employees to advance in their careers but we just need to know what’s going on and if that’s what they plan to do so we can make sure we have the budget for it,” Hammon said.
According to Hammon, the fire department has 125 full-time employees and 54 have received further paramedic training.
In 2021, the fire department responded to more than 17,000 calls, which was about 2,000 more calls than in 2020 and 3,000 more than it saw in 2019. More than 14,000 of those calls were emergency services only, which covers Idaho Falls, Bonneville County and portions of Jefferson County and Bingham County. Emergency services include non-fire rescues and life-saving situations.
Councilman Jim Freeman, a former firefighter and union official, said he knows how contentious labor agreements can get and he was pleased to see the negotiations go smoothly this year. Council President Michelle Zing-Dingman echoed his thoughts.
“I think it's a very fair agreement that works for both parties and I appreciate Chief Nelson and his staff for all they did,” Zing-Dingman said. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/city-fire-union-agree-quickly-to-fair-labor-contract/article_94183fb4-0122-5cb1-bacf-7f4da4a422a9.html | 2022-06-11T02:48:03 | 1 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/city-fire-union-agree-quickly-to-fair-labor-contract/article_94183fb4-0122-5cb1-bacf-7f4da4a422a9.html |
DALLAS — The police department at Southern Methodist University is partnering with neighboring police agencies to train on active threat situations.
Earlier this month, Highland Park, University Park and Dallas police departments worked together during simulations on campus. SMU has strategic partnerships with these agencies which are beneficial in situations where nearby assistance is needed.
"Training is about repetition but it's also about trying to create these environments that are as realistic as possible," said Sgt. Jesse Carr, SMU police's director of community engagement and communications.
The training took place on the SMU campus at a building that is currently being renovated. It is also happening during the summer when there are fewer staff and students on campus.
A building that is being renovated gives officers a space to execute maneuvers and take appropriate actions that wouldn't otherwise be available in an occupied space.
"The top two of those priorities is, how do we stop the killing? And, how can we move on and stop the dying?" said Carr.
The training happens once or twice a year. Real officers across multiple agencies ran through these high-stress scenarios knowing full well the real thing just happened two weeks earlier in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers were killed.
"For us it is something that is in the back of our minds all the time," he said.
These are learning environments. Officers use blanks and simulated rounds in their scenarios. Carr tells WFAA the scenarios are mostly fluid, forcing the responding officers to adapt to the situation.
"To teach the officers to think outside the box and be fluid and dynamic in how they're thinking," he said.
This was planned well before what happened in Uvalde. And sadly, Uvalde is a reminder the active threat/shooter training needs to continue to happen. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/smu-hosts-active-threat-shooter-training-police/287-e6a80c89-1fe2-4fba-b63c-0b24de7297a4 | 2022-06-11T02:51:15 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/smu-hosts-active-threat-shooter-training-police/287-e6a80c89-1fe2-4fba-b63c-0b24de7297a4 |
DALLAS — The city could be set for a shake-up soon as the Dallas City Council will consider removing the city manager during a special meeting Wednesday.
City Manager T.C. Broadnax had already been asked to resign but refused, council members say.
With that in mind, there could be a new city manager coming soon. But what exactly does a city manager do?
Well, it can depend on the type of government system the city operates under, but in Dallas, the city manager does much as his title implies -- managing city operations and priorities.
The City of Dallas website explains the city manager is responsible for implementing policy decisions made by the mayor and council, as well as preparing the recommended annual budget. He also appoints and supervises city personnel not appointed by the council, helps enforce city laws and ordinances and recommends operation improvements.
Dallas at present has a council-manager form of government, which basically means combining the citizen input of a council system with the training and experience of a city manager.
You can think of it similarly to a corporation with a board of directors and a CEO. While the council sets the agenda, adopts laws and appoints the city manager, the manager is in charge of overseeing the multitude of departments run by the city.
In Dallas, the city has more than 13,000 employees and a total operating budget of more than $2.1 billion.
Broadnax was hired as city manager in 2016, arriving in Dallas from Tacoma, Wash., where he was also city manager.
Over the last year, Broadnax has dealt with several issues related to city staffing and technology, including severe staffing shortages at the city's 911 call center.
The 911 call center issues came to a head last summer when a young 6-year-old girl died of a stabbing after the police response was delayed.
Johnson called on Broadnax to fix the staffing shortages, calling the issue "absolutely unacceptable."
Broadnax last year was also faced with a massive city-data loss that impacted police files. Broadnax was criticized for learning about the data loss in April 2021 but not informing the council until August, when the story broke in the news. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/what-does-a-city-manager-do-north-texas-dallas/287-54037364-e490-4853-aec2-82b6e2442bdd | 2022-06-11T02:51:21 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/what-does-a-city-manager-do-north-texas-dallas/287-54037364-e490-4853-aec2-82b6e2442bdd |
The house was so damaged the family had to be displaced.
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SCHERERVILLE — Schererville residents awoke to a vehicle barreling into a bedroom and then speeding away from the wreck, police said.
A family member said the crash could have easily taken someone's life, but no one was seriously harmed. The residents have been temporarily displaced due to the damage.
At 2:30 a.m. Sunday police responded to a wreck in the 1900 block of Edison Street, according to the Schererville Police Department.
A vehicle was found to have struck a residence, causing extensive damage. Witnesses said a dark-colored SUV drove into the house and then broke free of the wreckage.
The vehicle then drove through the yard and hit a mailbox before fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed, police said. The SUV was last seen traveling west on 71st Avenue and south on Bell Street.
Police said it is suspected there was one male and one female inside the vehicle.
Police released an image of the vehicle fleeing the scene.
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The Schererville Police Department released photos of the suspect vehicle, seeking the public's assistance in identifying the owner and the whereabouts of a 2016-2017 carbon flash metallic Chevy Traverse.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matt Djukic at 219-322-5000, ext. 2315, or the Crime Tip Line at 219-865-4646. Callers can remain anonymous.
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Alexander Wilderness III
Booking Number(s): 2204672
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Quiana Wilderness
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204673
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
David Ramirez
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lavert Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204687
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Manuel Valente
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204688
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - ILLEGAL ALIEN W/ FIREARM
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Justin Moore
Booking Number(s): 2204679
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dayanna Majewski
Booking Number(s): 2204684
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle McDaniel-Burgess
Booking Number(s): 2204660
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: COMMON NUISANCE - VISITING - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tzaddi Mingo
Booking Number(s): 2204681
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Zachary Greenwood
Booking Number(s): 2204692
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Rasheedah Echols
Booking Number(s): 2204693
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brandon Elzinga
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204670
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Gonzalez
Booking Number(s): 2204655
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Orlando Derrick
Booking Number(s): 2204686
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Monique Bennett
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204662
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Guy Blessing
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204690
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tremaine Conley
Booking Number(s): 2204664
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/SERIOUS BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Delores Dehler
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: HEALTH - LEGEND DRUG; PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ethan Baker
Booking Number(s): 2204691
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Angel Roman
Booking Number(s): 2204644
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stephen Rucker
Booking Number(s): 2204648
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jesus Sanchez
Booking Number(s): 2204646
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ja Mire Wayne
Booking Number(s): 2204650
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amber Ford
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204642
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daryl Henderson
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204639
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Perkins Jr.
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204652
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Carey
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204647
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ronald Fisher Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204641
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elijah Bonhama
Booking Number(s): 2204653
Arrest Date: May 31, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Turner
Booking Number(s): 2204617
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Mills
Booking Number(s): 2204630
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Ramon
Booking Number(s): 2204636
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martin Salinas
Booking Number(s): 2204628
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Viron Lewis
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204623
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stacey Martin Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204635
Arrest Date: May 30, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kristen Meadows
Booking Number(s): 2204624
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Vanuvito Johnson Jr.
Booking Number(s): 2204629
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - BODILY WASTE - INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Smith
Booking Number(s): 2204583
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mauro Rodriguez Salinas
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204602
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SEXUAL BATTERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Barbara Rose
Booking Number(s): 2204588
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PERSON < 14 YEARS OLD - BY ADULT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Wagster
Booking Number(s): 2204595
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY - (SIMPLE ASSAULT)
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Josephine Olvera
Booking Number(s): 2204609
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cheyenne Hits
Booking Number(s): 2204601
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204616
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donte McFarland
Booking Number(s): 2204585
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessie Gomez
Booking Number(s): 2204579
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dane Grivicic
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204598
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marc Campos
Booking Number(s): 2204593
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jennifer Donelson
Booking Number(s): 2204600
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Fischer
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204606
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shantell Alexander
Booking Number(s): 2204612
Arrest Date: May 29, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Glennard Anglemyer
Booking Number(s): 2204591
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamie Boyd
Booking Number(s): 2204587
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darnell Bradley
Booking Number(s): 2204597
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ward
Booking Number(s): 2204560
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kevin Williams
Booking Number(s): 2204551
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryan Yepez
Booking Number(s): 2204573
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dandre Spears
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204562
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Saragossa
Booking Number(s): 2204547
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tomas Quijano
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204550
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Ownby
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204557
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE; RESISTING - ESCAPE; BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Timothy Montson
Booking Number(s): 2204545
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - FORCIBLE FONDLING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Yokeca Mitchell
Booking Number(s): 2204559
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Jasean McMillon
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204578
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shiquan Jones
Booking Number(s): 2204553
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnathan Haag
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204565
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Holt-Chaney
Booking Number(s): 2204554
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: FAILURE TO APPEAR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hillary Hutchins
Booking Number(s): 2204552
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Antonio Gutierrez
Booking Number(s): 2204575
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Lashay Funchess
Booking Number(s): 2204561
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY RESULTING IN BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Misti Franco
Booking Number(s): 2204558
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Timothy Featherston
Booking Number(s): 2204549
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joseph Berlanga
Booking Number(s): 2204548
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE; POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Christopher Blane
Booking Number(s): 2204566
Arrest Date: May 27, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Burns
Booking Number(s): 2204568
Arrest Date: May 28, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Yasiel Portes Jr.
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204483
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Ranta
Booking Number(s): 2204480
Arrest Date: May 25, 2022
Highest Offense Class: Felony | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/vehicle-smashes-through-schererville-home-in-hit-and-run-crash-police-seeking-suspect/article_805b7978-8131-559d-9d46-b279d617bca9.html | 2022-06-11T03:05:37 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/vehicle-smashes-through-schererville-home-in-hit-and-run-crash-police-seeking-suspect/article_805b7978-8131-559d-9d46-b279d617bca9.html |
Police negotiations with a potentially armed man inside a Fort Wayne motel ended peacefully after more than two hours Friday evening.
The man, who has not been identified, left his room at Economy Inn about 6:30 p.m. after Fort Wayne Police Department negotiators calmed him down, Public Information Officer Mark Bieker said. He was then taken to a hospital for evaluation, and no other people were directly involved or hurt.
“He was not injured in any way, so it was win/win,” Bieker said.
Police did not pursue criminal charges against the man as of Friday night. They also declined to release any information other than he was an adult male because the situation was medically related and not criminally related, Bieker said.
Police became aware of the situation just after 4 p.m., when the man called 911 from the motel, at 3340 Coliseum Blvd. W., and made suicidal threats. He told the 911 operator that there were three people inside the room with him and that he had a gun. He also said he would shoot anyone who came into the room.
He didn’t tell the 911 operator what kind of firearm he had. He also didn’t carry a gun when he left the room, and there weren’t other people in the room with him, Bieker said. It’s unclear whether officers found a gun in the room.
There were more than 35 officers on the scene. The Fort Wayne Police Department immediately responded to the call by dispatching its emergency services team, crisis response team and air support units. Officers blocked off the motel entrance with a squad and evacuated motel employees. And police negotiators quickly made phone contact with the man.
“He was very agitated at first,” Bieker said.
Some officers viewed the motel’s surveillance video to see whether anyone else had entered the room, and officers kept the area around Economy Inn cleared because the man potentially had a clear shot at the Hoosier Inn across the street and other nearby locations.
Police also kept an area clear at the motel for the man to exit the room or for officers to enter it if required. Officers also had to consider where other guests might be in the motel.
Police were at a disadvantage because they weren’t familiar with the motel’s layout, Bieker said. It was a situation different from something in a single-family home.
The motel resumed business about 7 p.m.
The Fort Wayne Police Department continues to investigate. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/barricade-situation-ends-without-injury-man-taken-to-hospital-for-evaluation/article_9ffdd094-e925-11ec-9603-7b138fbd877a.html | 2022-06-11T03:12:44 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/barricade-situation-ends-without-injury-man-taken-to-hospital-for-evaluation/article_9ffdd094-e925-11ec-9603-7b138fbd877a.html |
A barricade situation on the city's northwest side has been resolved, police said.
A man threatening to commit suicide barricaded himself in a room at the Economy Inn motel, 3340 Coliseum Blvd. W., a Fort Wayne Police Department spokesman told local media about 6 p.m. today.
The man, who has not been identified, called 911 about 4 p.m., saying he had a firearm and planned to hurt himself, Mark Bieker said.
More than 35 police officers were on the scene, including some dressed in body armor.
During the standoff, police didn't whether anyone else was in the man's motel room. When he came out of the room, they discovered he was alone, Bieker said.
Police took the man into custody with plans to take him to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, Bieker said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/man-barricaded-in-motel-on-coliseum-boulevard/article_926f7a56-e90a-11ec-80f6-1f5b7f123606.html | 2022-06-11T03:12:50 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/man-barricaded-in-motel-on-coliseum-boulevard/article_926f7a56-e90a-11ec-80f6-1f5b7f123606.html |
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Purdue University issued this news release today:
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- The Purdue Board of Trustees announced today (June 10) its unanimous election of Dr. Mung Chiang, currently the John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering and Executive Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, as the university’s next president. Dr. Chiang will replace current president Mitch Daniels effective Jan. 1, 2023. Daniels has served since January 2013.
During Chiang’s five years at Purdue, he has led his college to its highest rankings ever, even as it has grown dramatically at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Purdue is currently ranked No. 4 among graduate programs, No. 3 for online programs, and No. 8 for undergraduate education, and is the largest school in the nation’s top 10. Both government and industry-sponsored research funding have set new records, as do the 12 national research centers now housed at the university.
Meanwhile, Chiang has played a central role in establishing new relationships with federal agencies in the national security and economic development sectors, and in recruiting new companies to invest and create jobs in Purdue’s Discovery Park District. He spent 2020 as scientific and technology advisor to the U.S. secretary of state on a prestigious Intergovernmental Personnel Act appointment.
Chiang earned a B.S. (Hons.) in electrical engineering and mathematics, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He came to Purdue from Princeton University, where in his role as the Arthur LeGrand Professor of Electrical Engineering, he was recognized for a number of innovations in teaching and was the first chairman of Princeton’s Entrepreneurial Council. The holder of 25 patents, he founded three companies and was named New Jersey’s CEO of the Year in 2014. Among many other academic honors, Chiang received the Alan T. Waterman Award in 2013 as the nation’s top scientist under the age of 40 for his excellence in edge computing, internet congestion, cloud and video optimization, and other research areas. Chiang’s research publications have received over 30,000 citations with an H-index of 81. He has graduated more than 50 Ph.D. students and postdocs, including 24 who have become faculty in research universities. His full biography is attached.
Chiang will lead a transition of his duties as dean, while continuing his strategic initiatives assignment.
Board of Trustees Chairman Michael Berghoff said, “Mung is the ideal choice to lead Purdue into its next ‘giant leap.’ The board could not be more confident in this selection, as we have had the opportunity to observe his performance across a broad range of duties for five years.
“He has displayed not only academic excellence but also administrative acumen, effective relationship-building with academic, governmental, and business partners, and the skills of public communications. He brings the entire package of talents and experience necessary to take our university further forward. It is no surprise that Mung has been offered the presidency of several other schools, and the board is grateful that his loyalty to Purdue kept him here and available as this time of transition arrived.”
Berghoff thanked President Daniels for his service, saying, “The last decade has seen Purdue attain unprecedented levels of national recognition, reflected in record enrollments, academic rankings, and overall reputation.
Statement from Dr. Mung Chiang
“It is the highest and most humbling honor to be selected by the Board of Trustees as the next president of Purdue University: the unique and most remarkable land-grant university in the land of the free. Throughout the past 153 years, and spanning from the Wabash River to the moon, generations of Boilermakers contributed to our state, to our country, and to humanity in immeasurable ways. There is no other place like Purdue.
“And there is no other university leader like ours. President Daniels built Purdue into the most consequential public university in the United States. Under Mitch's leadership, our university attained the strongest academic reputation, from record-breaking enrollment to all-time-high research excellence, from the Ever True campaign to the transformed campus. Purdue led the country in safely reopening during the pandemic, while its financial foundation is fortified stronger than ever before. But there's even more. Mitch is also the most innovative president in America: affordability through tuition freeze, 21st century land grant through Purdue Global, and economic growth in Indiana through entrepreneurship and the Discovery Park District in West Lafayette.
“The amazing success of the Daniels' Decade must continue. While my family and I are blessed with the pride of gold and black, I'm also humbled by a daunting task: ensure the continuity of today's momentum into the next giant leaps. I've had the privilege to be a part of the Purdue team in the past five years, and there's much more that I need to keep learning, like a student, from each of you. In the next seven months and beyond, my responsibilities start with listening, to students, faculty, staff, alumni, neighbors, and state, national and global partners, friends and families of Purdue.
“Neil Armstrong said, ‘Knowledge is fundamental to all human achievement and progress.’ A university gifts a time when lives are lifted by student access and success. My own life was lifted out of scarcity because of education. A university preserves a place for all minds in pursuit of open inquiry. And I'm ever grateful for the honor to serve the talents at our university. As an immigrant living the American dream and as a citizen of the greatest nation in human history, I'm also proud to serve, in higher education as I did in the U.S. State Department, the best hope for freedom and opportunity in the ‘shining city on the hill.’
“Opportunities and challenges are intensifying for American higher education, from modality and value of learning to R&D investment by government and the private sector. We believe the entire Purdue system, across all campuses and all units, will innovate together and excel together: one brick at a time, toward boundless potential in the Boilermaker future.
“Hail Our Purdue!”
Selected significant accomplishments of the Mitch Daniels presidency
- Frozen tuition for unprecedented 11 years through 2022-23. March 2013: Just seven weeks into his presidency, President Daniels announces a two-year tuition freeze to address rising college costs and concerns over affordability. This marks the first time tuition will not go up since 1976.
- Launch of bold initiatives and university priorities: Purdue Moves in 2013 and Purdue’s Next Moves in 2021.
- Acquisition, launch and growth of Purdue University Global.
- Creation of Purdue Polytechnic High Schools, now three schools strong in Indianapolis and South Bend.
- Commitment to Freedom of Expression, with Purdue becoming the first public institution of higher education to adopt a free speech policy called the “Chicago principles.”
- Conception and championship of the growth and expansion of the Discovery Park District at Purdue.
- New vital partnerships and corporate locations, including Rolls-Royce, Saab, Schweitzer Engineering Labs.
- Record innovation and commercialization activity, including growth in patents and startups based on Purdue faculty and student research and discovery.
- Transformation of the State Street corridor.
- Record growth of fundraising, including incredibly successful Ever True fundraising campaign, raising more than $2.5 billion, and the launch of the Purdue Day of Giving, an annual celebration that has grown and achieved record donors and donations each year since 2014.
- Yearlong celebration of Purdue’s 150th anniversary.
- Increased rankings across the board for the university, its colleges and programs.
- Unprecedented growth of the faculty and the undergraduate student body.
- Transformative education initiatives, including Degree in Three programs across campus, a Civics Literacy requirement, and assessment of the growth in critical thinking for all students.
- Expansion of the physical plant, including Chaney-Hale Hall of Science. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building. David and Bonnie Brunner Purdue Veterinary Medical Hospital Complex. Wilmeth Active Learning Center. College of Engineering and Purdue Polytechnic Gateway Complex: Dudley Hall and Lambertus Hall. Marc and Sharon Hagle Hall. The Life Sciences Ranges Phenotyping Greenhouse Building. Animal Sciences complex: Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences, the Land O’Lakes Center for Experiential Learning and Purina Pavilion. Zucrow High-Speed Propulsion Lab. Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility. Schleman Hall of Student Services and Stewart Center renovations for student services.
- Creation of Presidential Lecture Series, bringing to campus prominent guest speakers on policy, leadership, culture and society. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-purdue-university-names-engineering-dean-as-new-president/article_6a6d4746-e8e6-11ec-bdeb-03a1d6e093ac.html | 2022-06-11T03:13:02 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/verbatim-purdue-university-names-engineering-dean-as-new-president/article_6a6d4746-e8e6-11ec-bdeb-03a1d6e093ac.html |
Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young cast the situation at the nation’s border with Mexico as “a crisis” that is leading to Hoosier deaths.
He made the remarks Friday during a campaign stop in Fort Wayne. During a news conference, Young announced he received an endorsement from the National Border Control Council.
Brandon Judd, the council’s president, accompanied Young to Fort Wayne. Judd said it is the first time the organization has endorsed an Indiana candidate. The group is akin to a labor union because it does not include border patrol management, he said, but represents 18,000 agents and support staff.
Judd told The Journal Gazette the decision to endorse does not require any organizational vote, and he made the endorsement decision himself. Judd said endorsements from his organization are rare, although sought frequently by candidates.
During the news conference at Allen County Republican Headquarters on Main Street, Judd said what happens at the border doesn’t stay at the border but spreads throughout the United States.
“We have to get the border under control,” he said, and “Sen. Young is working on that.”
Judd alleged groups of women and children were being used by the drug cartels to tie up border patrol agents in one area so people could cross illegally where gaps in border protection exist.
Young said he became aware of issues when he worked at the border while in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1990s. Smuggled drugs, including the extremely potent opioid fentanyl, make their way to the Fort Wayne area, he said.
“Lives here have been destroyed by the opioid epidemic,” Young said, adding that’s a function of “what’s coming across the border from Mexico.”
Young and Judd also pointed to human trafficking, the spread of COVID-19 and the potential for national security issues as reasons border issues should be of concern to Hoosiers.
Young said funding and construction of the border wall and the policy known as Remain in Mexico under former President Donald Trump should continue. The policy required asylum seekers to remain in Mexico until their cases were processed.
Young also called for extension of Title 42, which had kept migrants out of the country to stem spread of the coronavirus.
“We have to register our opinions at the ballot box,” Young said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/young-calls-mexican-border-a-crisis/article_30649a7c-e8e6-11ec-947b-c7f40fc5299d.html | 2022-06-11T03:13:08 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/young-calls-mexican-border-a-crisis/article_30649a7c-e8e6-11ec-947b-c7f40fc5299d.html |
Coconino County continues to be at a medium community level for COVID-19, according to the latest dashboard data report from Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS).
The number of new cases has continued to rise for the fourth consecutive week, from 293 the week ending May 28 to 382 the week ending June 4. The case rate is currently 267.7 per 100,000, above the 200 per 100,000 threshold for adjusted community level metrics.
Both community level indicators are in the medium category for the week. New COVID admissions are at a rate of 6.3 per 100,000, and 3.5% of staffed in-patient beds have been occupied by COVID patients in the past week. The high category threshold for each is 10 per 100,000 and 10%, respectively.
While the total number of tests conducted in Coconino County was slightly lower than in the previous week (2,154 compared to 2,286 the week before), the positivity rate continued to rise. A total of 19.8% of tests conducted in the county were positive the week ending June 4, compared to 14.4% the week ending May 28.
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Tribal communities and Flagstaff reported the highest case rate for the week, with 408.0 and 274.3 per 100,000, respectively. Residents between the ages of 25 and 44 and 45 and 64 reported the highest case rates (359 and 336 per 100,000 respectively), while those between the ages of 18 and 24 had the highest positivity rate (26.3%).
The number of hospitalizations also rose (nine the week ending June 4 from seven the week before and five the week ending May 21). The incidence of COVID-like illness (CLI) in county hospitals fell slightly (to 6.6% from 7% the week before) and the number of deaths (one) remained the same.
According to TGen’s Arizona COVID-19 Sequencing Dashboard, omicron continues to be the most prevalent variant in both the county and the state, with BA.2 and BA.2.12.1 being the most common subvariants.
A total of 40,976 omicron genomes have been sequenced in Arizona since it was first detected in the area, 4,711 of which were in Coconino County.
In Coconino County, BA.2.12.1 makes up the majority of genomes sequenced (71.43%), followed by BA.2 (21.43%) and BA.4 (7.14%).
Across Arizona, BA.2 accounts for 40% of genomes sequenced, while BA.2.12.1 accounts for 52.35% and BA.4 and BA.5 make up 6.47% and 1.18%, respectively.
More about COVID in Coconino County can be found at coconino.az.gov/2294/COVID-19-Information.
Wastewater tracker
Flagstaff has a new wastewater surveillance tracker as of June 9. A collaboration between TGen North, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff, it shows viral loads of COVID-19 and norovirus using samples collected in two Flagstaff wastewater plants.
The dashboard shows the viral load in wastewater copies per milliliter per week, beginning in Sept. 2021 for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID) and Jan. 2022 for norovirus.
“The overarching goal is to provide Flagstaff residents with a better understanding of what might be causing illness in the community,” according to the site.
Data is collected from the Wildcat Hill (WCH) and Rio de Flag (Rio) water reclamation plants. Additional site data is also represented on the norovirus plots, as is the rate of COVID cases in Flagstaff.
To determine the viral load, plant personnel collect a 1 gallon composite sample over a 24-hour period (Tuesday to Wednesday). This happens weekly for WCH and in the first two weeks of each month for Rio. Two 50-milliliter samples are then collected from each composite and tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and norovirus.
Wastewater testing is used to “determine the exposure to and circulation of pathogens in a population,” according to the tracker. It can be used as an early indicator, as shedding can be detected from wastewater samples in those who don’t have symptoms and about a week before cases are identified in people. In addition, it doesn’t depend on people going out to take a test.
“The utility of wastewater surveillance spans well beyond COVID-19, and can be used as an early indicator of viral pathogen circulation in a community and to inform the public health response,” the site said.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) national surveillance site notes that wastewater testing data is “most useful when used with other data.” Wastewater surveillance can give information about trends over time and can be used to prompt early action, it added.
The tracker can be viewed at pathogen-intelligence.tgen.org/wastewater-tracker/flagstaff. It is expected to eventually expand to provide additional data. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/covid-19-metrics-still-rising-in-county-new-dashboard-tracks-wastewater-data/article_c92c6516-e8df-11ec-aeb6-17ee93f08557.html | 2022-06-11T03:13:40 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/covid-19-metrics-still-rising-in-county-new-dashboard-tracks-wastewater-data/article_c92c6516-e8df-11ec-aeb6-17ee93f08557.html |
The Western Dressage Association of Arizona (WDAAZ) will be hosting a dressage clinic Saturday to raise funds for the Sacred Peaks Equine Sanctuary destroyed in the Tunnel Fire earlier this year.
WDAAZ has a variety of events throughout the year meant to educate and unite the horse community of Yavapai County and nearby areas. Saturday's event is the organization’s first fundraiser, as previous events have been used to fund the club itself.
Sacred Peaks Equine Sanctuary’s owner Kathy Oliver had her home destroyed in the fire in April, along with structures and equipment used for the sanctuary. She was able to evacuate safely, along with 21 horses that were housed at the rescue on the same property.
The Saturday clinic, set to take place in Prescott, features instruction by Ned Leigh of Equine Focus and will focus on communication between horse and rider. He had a personal connection to Oliver, so when he learned of the damage, he offered to have the event as a charity.
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“Kathy Oliver was one of his clients and we already had him scheduled for a clinic,” said one of WDAAZ’s founders and current Vice President Syndy Cunningham. “ ... When he found out this client had this devastating incident, he said, ‘I’m doing your clinic for free.’”
The first part of the day will be focused on “ground work,” Cunningham said, before the riders mount up and work on applying those communication skills to their own horses.
Registration for the event has already filled, with 11 riders and 24 auditors participating in the clinic.
“We’re excited -- we have so many people,” Cunningham said. “ ... The equestrian community has just really stepped in to help.”
Leigh’s proceeds and those not being used to fund the event will be donated to the sanctuary, a total of $2,000 so far.
At least 15 local businesses have also donated items for a raffle, including a variety of gift cards, a basket from Olson's, a free pet exam from Chino Valley Animal Hospital and a discount from Daniel Lee Custom Jewelry. Any additional profits from ticket sales on Saturday will be added to the donation.
Cunningham said she wanted people to know “what a wonderful community we have, that they’re able to rise above and help support somebody in need. It’s pretty cool.”
Those interested in learning more about WDAAZ or fundraising for Sacred Peaks Equine Sanctuary can call Syndy Cunningham at 928-830-9329. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/dressage-clinic-fundraising-for-sacred-peaks-equine-sanctuary/article_967818cc-e83f-11ec-ad7a-c3fd93275a03.html | 2022-06-11T03:13:46 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/dressage-clinic-fundraising-for-sacred-peaks-equine-sanctuary/article_967818cc-e83f-11ec-ad7a-c3fd93275a03.html |
Young kids sprawled over three basketball courts at the Rolle Activity Center, all wearing NAU Lumberjacks shirts, as music played and Northern Arizona men’s basketball players acted as coaches to the kids.
Lumberjacks guard Jayden Jackson had a sly smile as two boys held his hands vying for his attention. Center Ezekiel Richards pondered a riddle with a kid who was eating a pack of Skittles during a timeout. Forward Carson Towt yelled "Pass!" as the youngest group -- many of whom were about as tall as the 6-foot-7 redshirt sophomore’s knees -- played on shorter hoops. Some of them had never so much as dribbled a ball before the camp started earlier in the week.
Safe to say @JaydenDJackson1 was a hit with the kids pic.twitter.com/OGg3OaVLXs
— Eric Newman (@enewmanwrites) June 9, 2022
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It was overall a fun environment at the NAU Men’s Basketball Summer Camp, which finished on Thursday. The team taught basketball fundamentals to the kids while also providing them a chance to interact with the Northern Arizona players and coaching staff. There were 164 youth players from all around Arizona -- really the whole southwest United States -- in attendance, a marked improvement from last year’s 100 participants.
“When I got here as an assistant, we had 38 people,” Lumberjacks coach Shane Burcar said. “And then COVID hit and last year we could have a max of 100. We put it out there and thought, ‘Maybe we’ll get 25 or so.’ But we maxed out at 100. Now that things are lightening hopefully a little bit, we had 164 this year, and 125 are already signed up for the next one.”
The participants also got to experience basketball in the newly opened Student-Athlete High Performance Center, a rare experience even now for anybody not on a Lumberjacks sports team.
After years of low attendance at camps and a shutdown of nearly every offseason activity in 2020, there is proof the model will attract young players in the future. It also serves the Lumberjacks.
Burcar said he believes the Lumberjacks will be a major competitor in the Big Sky in the upcoming season -- Northern Arizona is the only team in the conference that expects to return its entire starting lineup. He added that a goal for the camps is to increase attendance at home games in the winter while giving back to the community.
The players, who had to alter their own practice schedules to make time to be coaches for the kids, also have a chance to grow as young men.
“Hopefully the kids can fall in love with the game if they haven’t already, and hopefully they come out to be part of the crowd at home games. And the parents see the character of our players. They’ve been getting here to work out at 6 or 7 in the morning, and then from 8:30 to 2:30 every day, and a lot of these guys will have new fans,” Burcar said. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/nau-men-s-basketball-summer-camp-a-hit-with-local-hoops-community/article_0dc68c1e-e8e1-11ec-9ff7-b330f1d1efde.html | 2022-06-11T03:13:52 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/nau-men-s-basketball-summer-camp-a-hit-with-local-hoops-community/article_0dc68c1e-e8e1-11ec-9ff7-b330f1d1efde.html |
SEATTLE — Through her work at Seattle advertising agency Wongdoody, Jessica Obrist’s job description sounds about right.
“Sort of a senior project manager, but I’m interested in helping processes change, helping people change,” she said.
Jessica was married to a man for 11 years before divorcing and realizing that things had changed. She wasn’t straight.
Her family had already had a feeling but she wasn’t sure about everyone at work.
“I remember having reservations about changing how I talk about myself,” she says. “I think everyone goes through that. You live in this sort of fear. Will they accept me? Will they still treat me the same way?”
When Jessica’s new partner sent flowers to her workplace one day, she had that conversation with her coworkers who accepted her without hesitation.
“I am living a happier life because I know my coworkers have my back, and I know my coworkers have my partner’s back,” she said.
Recent surveys have found that 46% of LGBTQ+ people are not “out” at work. Thirty percent have faced discrimination in the workplace. Nearly 20% of those who have come out at work say they are happier there.
Hoping to foster a sense of community, Seattle advertising company DNA started an Instagram campaign called “Come Out To Work.”
It features personal videos of people who have done just that – the positive and the negative.
“Everybody has their own story and every story is different,” said DNA founder Alan Brown. “For some people it was joyous. For some it was painful. One person was outed at work, so it wasn’t planned, but it turned out okay for him. The emotions run the gamut.”
The campaign posts a new video every day. The posts include Seattle author Dan Savage and four-time Olympic gold medalist Daniel Kowalski's story is expected in the coming weeks.
Brown acknowledged coming out at work is risky but certainly worth consideration.
“You should be able to come to work and bring your whole self,” he said. “That’s the idea. You should be looked at as a worker and a member of a company based on the work and the output you produce.”
Jessica, who calls herself a “fierce, fat, queer fem” in her Come Out To Work video, said she hopes her story will bring a change for the better.
“I’m grateful to those who came before me," she said. “There needs to be more of us who are outspoken, who use our privilege so other people can have that same joyful experience that I had. I think that’s kind of the point of the campaign. If you take the risk, let people surprise you.” | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/social-media-project-lgbtq-workplace-come-out-to-work-instagram/281-0938ce2e-5d92-4260-8681-8353ed6b4ea5 | 2022-06-11T03:18:03 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/social-media-project-lgbtq-workplace-come-out-to-work-instagram/281-0938ce2e-5d92-4260-8681-8353ed6b4ea5 |
SAN DIEGO — Feeling the effects of the heatwave, Alyssa McMoran, who left La Jolla during the day to work outdoors at the Rolling Hills horse Ranch in Poway says while other Home Depot customers may be buying fans, she needs a change of clothes.
"My hope is that they sell tank tops in there because there is no way I am going to make it in this shirt. It feels like it's 100 degrees maybe it's just because of the sudden change, yes, it is really warm," McMoran said.
For those cranking up the air conditioning units and shutting it off when they leave, SDG&E communications manager Sara Prince says leaving it on will save customers money.
"Don't turn your thermostat off and on, keep it at a complete steady temperature because if you are turning it off and turning it back on, it makes your system work that much harder, and it pulls way more energy than it needs to,” Prince said.
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SDG&E customers can see a spike in their power bills when they're using more energy during a heatwave. Prince says some cost saving tips include:
- Close the drapes and blinds,
- Make sure you change you’re A/C filter regularly
- Avoid using large appliances during high peak hours from 4 to 9 p.m.
Try to cool your house, your apartment or your room down as much as possible before 4 p.m. so that way you can take advantage of the lower price at that time,” Prince said.
Also to save money, SDG&E suggests taking its Home Energy Survey to get a breakdown on how you and your home use energy. It shows your appliance, electronics, and water heating usage.
For each section, it provides tips such as seal air leaks, install window shades, use fans instead of the AC, where it shows how you could save up to $10 a year by using a fan.
"Raising your temperature just a degree higher than it is can be another option as well to stay cool comfortable and manage your energy use,” Prince said.
Wanting to come indoors, tree trimmer Jacob Peña in Julian, where it hit 91 degrees, felt sick in the hot weather.
"Man, I’m pretty hot, it's just really hot out here man,” Peña said.
Peña was removing large oaks that died in last year’s heat wave and working for the Treekeeper business owner Tyler Bremner, who offered him water and a break.
WATCH RELATED: Excessive Heat Warning in effect in San Diego County Deserts (June 2022). | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/ways-to-save-on-your-energy-bill/509-8668379d-63a7-4a70-b1f1-9b7e0cac5538 | 2022-06-11T03:18:09 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/ways-to-save-on-your-energy-bill/509-8668379d-63a7-4a70-b1f1-9b7e0cac5538 |
A North Texas football team you may have never heard of is headed to the national championship, and they need help getting there.
The Dallas Defenders team is one of 20 semi-pro teams that make up the National Public Safety Football League.
The teams consist of police officers and firefighters.
They’re all nonprofit and raise money for injured law enforcement officers of families of those lost in the line of duty.
Ace Hinson, a detective with the Lewisville Police Department, is a coach and the president of the Dallas Defenders.
“I can’t think of a better cause and to help give back to those family members of those of us seriously injured seriously ill or fallen in the line of duty,” Hinson said. “It's a feeling of self-satisfaction that's very hard to explain.”
This season, the hometown team is good.
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The defenders just finished their 4-game season.
“Happy to say we're 4-0 and we've been selected to go to the championship game, the Division II championship game,” Hinson said.
They’re scheduled to play the Roanoke Rampage in Roanoke, Virginia on June 25.
With gas prices and airfare soaring, you can imagine what flying dozens of players and coaches will cost.
Now, when he isn't investigating crimes, Hinson is busy trying to raise about $20,000 in a matter of days, so the team can play on with purpose.
Click here for more information about the Dallas Defenders and how to donate. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-defenders-selected-for-national-championship-need-help-getting-there/2990108/ | 2022-06-11T03:24:25 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-defenders-selected-for-national-championship-need-help-getting-there/2990108/ |
In the heart of downtown Dallas is a haven of free fun. Klyde Warren Park has long been a destination.
But as inflation hits a 40-year high, moms like Julie Turner have a whole new appreciation for the urban oasis.
"It means, you Google all the free things. I'm constantly online. I'm reading moms' blogs and trying to find out locally what's free, what's cheap, what's discounted,” said Turner.
This summer, she said that will include a library day, time in museums, splash pads and anywhere they can find shade.
Like others, Turner said her family's felt pinched, whether at the grocery store, where food prices are up nearly 10% or at the gas pump.
"We have a certain amount of money that we have for gas every single week and that's all we spend. And honestly, if we run out and we don't have any more gas money, we don't go places,” she said.
Friday, Minyoun Winkley brought granddaughters Abby and Aubrey to the park after spending the morning enjoying free museum admission.
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She said her family’s annual trip to Orlando may get delayed now that airfares have climbed nearly 40% and hotel stays more than 20% since last May.
"We were just saying how we may not go this summer. We kind of spread things out, possibly in December. So we have a cruise planned for all of us as a family, but it gives us time to kind of wait and save to pay for it, because things are so expensive,” said Winkley.
Still, like Turner, she hopes to make the most of the challenges.
"Of course, you have to be creative and think of other things you can do to entertain your grandkids and still have a good time without breaking the bank,” she said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-families-turn-to-affordable-summer-fun-as-inflation-hits-new-high/2990165/ | 2022-06-11T03:24:31 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-families-turn-to-affordable-summer-fun-as-inflation-hits-new-high/2990165/ |
A Texas 18-year-old was charged with first-degree murder Friday in the stabbing of her baby after giving birth on her own while visiting Colorado with family, prosecutors said.
Leiyla Cepeda told an investigator the baby was quiet and not moving and did not seem to be breathing when she was born but declined to explain why the baby had stab wounds, according to court documents.
In an interview with her mother present, Cepeda said she thought she had been pregnant but was not sure, explaining that a pregnancy test she had taken about three to four months before was negative.
A coroner determined the baby was alive when born at the home of Cepeda's relatives in the small town of Nunn and died of multiple sharp force injuries, according to Cepeda's arrest affidavit. A pair of scissors was found near the baby's body, the document said.
It was not known if Cepeda, who has been hospitalized since giving birth, had a lawyer yet.
She was 17 when the baby was born but turned 18 on Friday, Krista Henery, a spokesperson for 19th Judicial District Attorney Michael Rourke, said. She has been charged as an adult.
While being questioned, Cepeda was asked what she was thinking when the baby was born, according to the arrest affidavit. "She stated she had to figure out how to tell her mom," the investigator wrote. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-18-year-old-charged-with-killing-newborn-in-colorado/2990181/ | 2022-06-11T03:24:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-18-year-old-charged-with-killing-newborn-in-colorado/2990181/ |
'Gold in them thar dunes': How treasure rumors spawned gold rush to Cape Henlopen: History
Believing that there was “gold in them thar dunes,” fortune hunters hightailed it to Lewes to search for doubloons that were supposedly littering the sands of Cape Henlopen.
On Aug. 27, 1936, the Smyrna Times reported, “Rumors that some of the Spanish coins has been washed up during the storm Friday night, sent a number (of treasure hunters to the sand dunes between Lewes and Rehoboth Sunday to hunt for pieces of stray gold.”
On May 25, 1798, the British brig De Braak, commanded by Capt. James Drew, was fresh from a successful voyage, during which Drew had captured a Spanish merchant ship, the Dom Francisco Xavier, that rode quietly on the low rolling waves off Cape Henlopen.
Shortly after the De Braak arrived, a squall that had been brewing over Rehoboth Bay slammed into the British warship. The sudden wind filled the sails and tipped the brig to one side, allowing the sea water to cascade across the deck, down the open hatches and into the hold. The warship quickly filled with water and sank.
After it had settled to the ocean floor, the sinking of the De Braak spawned stories that the vessel was laden with an incredible cargo of gold, silver and other treasure.
The tales of riches aboard the De Braak continued to grow during the 19th century, and in 1936, Charles N. Colstad led a group of New England salvagers to the waters off Cape Henlopen to search for the sunken ship.
A diver with the Colstad expedition spotted an old cannon on the sea floor, but could not locate the remains of the British brig, and the search was shut down for the year.
Before the era of social media, the news of the treasure hunt in the waters off Cape Henlopen spread slowly. It was the height of the Great Depression, and many people were desperate to pick up a few dollars of spending money.
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When Colstad was about to resume treasure hunting in 1937, rumors that gold coins had been found in the dunes of Cape Henlopen touched off a minor stampede to the cape.
According to the Smyrna Times, “For many years past coins of gold, silver and copper, of both Spanish and British mint, have been discovered on the desolate beaches near the water grave of the ill-fated treasure vessel.
"Usually, they have been seen following a high wind and rain squall, but whether they have been washed ashore from the sloop’s money chests by the fury of the churning waves, or were uncovered by the wind from a cache hidden somewhere under the lonely sands of the huge yellow dunes.”
Many of the people looking to find gold in the dunes of the cape were from out of state, and the Smyrna Times reported, “Most of the cars journeying Sunday over the sand-swept road to the spot where the money was reported found bore Pennsylvania license tags, the native Delawareans having long since become chary (wary) of rumors of treasure trove.
"The source of the present rumors could not be located, but carloads of persons stopped Lewes residents to inquire the ‘way to the dunes.’”
Other than the first few coins that set off the gold rush, no other treasure was found.
A half century later, on Aug. 11, 1986, the weathered timbers of the De Braak were rudely plucked from the depths. Although a large number of important artifacts were recovered with the remains of the ship, no gold or silver treasure was found, and historians now believe that probably never existed.
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The lost treasure of the De Braak was a myth that was created by dreams of people who hoped to strike it rich on the sands of Cape Henlopen.
Principal sources:
Smyrna Times, Aug. 27, 1936.
Donald Shomette, The Hunt for HMS DE Braak, Legend and Legacy, Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press, 1993, pp. 54-57, 109.
Delaware, A Guide to the First State, Federal Writers’ Project, New York: The Viking Press, 1938, p. 106. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2022/06/10/how-treasure-rumors-spawned-gold-rush-cape-henlopen-history/7536268001/ | 2022-06-11T03:39:05 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2022/06/10/how-treasure-rumors-spawned-gold-rush-cape-henlopen-history/7536268001/ |
Northampton County schools name new superintendent
Northampton County Public Schools has a new leader, and she is no stranger to the school system.
Jaime D. Cole, the current associate superintendent for instruction, was named as the new superintendent at the Northampton County School Board meeting on Thursday.
She succeeds Charles Lawrence, who retired after eight years in Northampton County schools.
Cole will assume her new position starting July 1.
With more than 23 years of experience in education, Cole previously served as a superintendent, associate superintendent, principal, assistant principal, academic instructional coach, and an elementary and special education teacher, the school board stated in a news release.
“I am extremely honored to be selected as the superintendent of Northampton County Public Schools,” said Cole.
“I am looking forward to working with the amazing community, families,and staff. NCPS has the best students, and together we can bring out the best in everyone.”
Cole has been recognized as the Apache County Teacher of Year in 2011, an Arizona master teacher, a National Board-Certified Teacher, cognitive coach and a National Board training facilitator, and served in Washington, D.C. to revise the prior middle childhood NBCT standards.
“Cole will be a great fit for the division. We look forward to working as a team for NCPS. We are excited for the many opportunities and events the district will experience over the next several years,” said Charlena Jones, chairperson of the Northampton County School Board.
Cole completed her doctoral dissertation in educational leadership from Northern Arizona University and is scheduled to defend her dissertation over the summer of 2022.
She has master’s degrees in administration and supervision from Arizona State University, a master’s in elementary education from Western New Mexico University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in special education from Indiana University.
She is the daughter of Lloyd Cole and Christine Yarbrough.
The Virginia School Boards Association assisted the school board with the superintendent search process. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/virginia/2022/06/10/northampton-county-va-schools-superintendent-jaime-cole-charles-lawrence/7580134001/ | 2022-06-11T03:39:11 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/virginia/2022/06/10/northampton-county-va-schools-superintendent-jaime-cole-charles-lawrence/7580134001/ |
A New Jersey man admitted Thursday he illegally sold unregistered pesticides as a COVID-19 defense to government and municipal entities including the U.S. Marshals Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Paul Andrecola pleaded guilty in federal court in Camden to one count each of wire fraud, selling an unregistered pesticide and presenting false claims.
According to a criminal complaint, the 63-year-old Burlington County man made and sold pesticides that weren’t registered with the EPA as required, and weren’t on the EPA’s list of products deemed to be effective disinfectants against COVID-19.
Andrecola and others put another company’s EPA registration numbers on his products to hide the fact that they weren't registered, according to the complaint.
Federal authorities alleged Andrecola made 150 sales of the unregistered pesticides between March 2020 and May 2021 and made more than $2.7 million. Among the additional entities that bought the products were a Delaware police department, a Virginia fire department and a medical clinic in Georgia.
Andrecola is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 11. He also must forfeit $2.7 million in proceeds from the scheme.
Charles Nugent Jr., an attorney representing Andrecola, said his client has accepted responsibility and doesn't deny selling an unregistered product.
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“The product he sold was safe and effective for the purpose it was sold,” Nugent added. “There's no evidence otherwise. No one was harmed by it.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nj-man-admits-to-selling-unregistered-pesticide-as-a-covid-19-disinfectant/3729991/ | 2022-06-11T03:58:37 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/nj-man-admits-to-selling-unregistered-pesticide-as-a-covid-19-disinfectant/3729991/ |
They Might Be Giants singer-guitarist John Flansburgh was seriously injured in a car crash this week while being driven home from the alternative rock band's first gig on a pandemic-delayed tour, prompting the postponement of shows at least until late August.
Meanwhile, the driver of the car that police said instigated the wreck was awaiting arraignment Friday after being arrested on drunken driving and other charges.
The collision happened early Thursday in Manhattan's East Harlem neighborhood.
Writing from a hospital bed, Flansburgh told fans he was taking a car service home from Wednesday's show at Manhattan's Bowery Ballroom when the car was T-boned, flipped onto its side, and started smelling of motor oil and smoke.
According to police, the driver who was arrested ran a red light, jumped a curb and plowed into the gate of a housing complex, hitting two cars along the way.
It’s not immediately clear whether the 26-year-old driver has an attorney who can comment on the charges, and no telephone number could immediately be found for his Bronx home.
Everyone in all three cars were taken to hospitals, police said. Flansburgh, 62, wrote that he suffered seven broken ribs, some of them fractured in multiple places.
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Formed in the early 1980s by Flansburgh and John Linnell, They Might Be Giants rose to fame with clever, catchy songs and a not-afraid-to-be-geeky persona. Known for tunes including “Birdhouse in Your Soul,” “Boss of Me” and a version of the quirky 1953 tune “Istanbul (Not Constantinople),” the duo went platinum with the 1990 album “Flood.” The new tour is a belated celebration of the disc's 30th anniversary.
“It was so wonderful to finally be back up on stage and playing for all of you again," Lindell wrote to fans in a message announcing that the remaining June dates are postponed. The band hopes to resume the tour Aug. 30 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, he said.
Flansburgh wrote that even as he sat in a CT scanner shortly after the accident, he was thinking about how to get back on the road.
“Someday we will rock again — and for me, that day couldn’t come soon enough,” he wrote. But for now, "I will be watching reruns of ‘Sex in the City’ until I am strong enough to reach the remote.
“Wish me luck,” he added. “I’m going to need it.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/they-might-be-giants-singer-guitarist-john-flansburgh-injured-in-nyc-car-crash/3729989/ | 2022-06-11T03:58:43 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/they-might-be-giants-singer-guitarist-john-flansburgh-injured-in-nyc-car-crash/3729989/ |
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A 45-year-old woman is accused of murder Friday after investigators said she lived with her dead fiancé's body for months.
Hall County Sheriff's Office deputies said the man's stepdaughter called them Tuesday to say she had not heard from Leroy Franklin Kramer, Jr. for months. She told deputies she was worried about her stepfather's welfare, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies did a wellness check at Kramer's home on Candler Road and found his body. His fiancé said he died the first week of April and authorities determined the woman had been living with Kramer's remains since that time.
Kramer's cause of death was determined to be a homicide, according to an autopsy. Deputies arrested his fiancé Friday.
Jail records show she was booked in the Hall County Jail and is now facing a felony murder charge as is accused of aggravated assault and concealing a death. Deputies said they will continue to investigate the circumstances around Kramer's death. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gainesville-woman-accused-of-murder-after-deputies-find-fiances-body/85-8acf6343-fbfd-435e-b230-e1f50c898448 | 2022-06-11T04:00:22 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/gainesville-woman-accused-of-murder-after-deputies-find-fiances-body/85-8acf6343-fbfd-435e-b230-e1f50c898448 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Lexi Duffy is passionate for change.
"I'd always been really outspoken on my opinions in regards to current policies and politics," said Duffy.
At 18-years-old, the Okoboji High School grad is currently the director of legislative affairs for the Iowa branch of March for Our Lives.
When it comes to gun laws, her opinions are beginning to take a different tone.
"I'm no longer recommending policies," Duffy said. "We are demanding."
The group's Facebook page details the explanation for this shift in attitude, citing that recent shootings, both local and national, call for action.
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Duffy and her peers led dozens of protestors down Locust Street in Des Moines on Friday. The march started at the Des Moines Public Library and ended at the Capitol.
"Protect kids, not guns. Protect kids, not guns," the crowd chanted.
The group's demands include stopping the "right to bear arms" amendment to Iowa's constitution that voters will decide on come November.
"People can have a voice outside of the means of the legislature who thinks that this may be a good idea," Duffy said.
She is also advocating waiting periods to purchase a gun, laws requiring owners to report lost or stolen firearms and universal background checks.
But these are ideas far from universally popular.
"It's not the tool. It's what's in the heart," said Dave Funk, president of the Iowa Firearms Coalition.
Funk said Iowans want the constitutional amendment to pass.
"If there's evil, if there's criminals. We can only stand up to it," said Funk. "I think that's one of the reasons we'll see the freedom amendment come fall. Come November, it's going to pass by a wide margin."
Funk also said more laws restricting gun ownership aren't the solution. Rather, he thinks enforcing laws already on the books is the way to go.
"Let's prosecute the criminals that are using guns illegally. And let's not worry about the good people, the good guys, they're not the problem," Funk said. "Let's go after the criminals. Let's effectively enforce federal and state laws, and then watch what happens to the crime rate."
There are five similar rallies scheduled in Iowa on Saturday, June 10, including one in Ames. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/march-for-our-lives-gun-reform-iowa-firearms-coalition-background-check-waiting-period-second-amendment-constitution-strict-scrutiny/524-58f0c037-bcaf-4dd8-87bc-acef364aa18e | 2022-06-11T04:04:43 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/march-for-our-lives-gun-reform-iowa-firearms-coalition-background-check-waiting-period-second-amendment-constitution-strict-scrutiny/524-58f0c037-bcaf-4dd8-87bc-acef364aa18e |
Rome, N.Y. -- The applause of volunteers and departing tractor trailer on a breezy, sunny, Friday afternoon, mean the monthly food giveaway at St. John the Baptist Church, in Rome, is about to begin. The giveaway got underway around 2:15 in the afternoon. Some were in line 11:00 in the morning. It seems inflation took over where lockdown left off.
“Well, it's been difficult for us, not being able to go everywhere we want to go because we can't afford the gas, gotta come here to pick up some food. Help us out. Hard times," says Joann Parent, as she waits, in her car, in line for a box of non-perishable foods.
Joann clearly isn't alone. The lines are several times longer than during lockdown, snaking throughout the entire church parking lot, onto the street.
“We grew from when we first started around 19 months ago, we were about 100 families. Now we're at almost 400 families," says Church Trustee, Bob Bojanek.
The volunteers fill the trunks. The drivers fill the volunteers' hearts.
“It’s wonderful, talking to these people and how much they appreciate it. There's one woman there right now, she's making dishtowels and she's gonna hand them out to people here. Some people bring flowers," says Catholic Daughters of the Americas volunteer, Carol Furgol.
The giveaway happens the second Friday of the month, at the church. They ask that you register ahead of time on their website, but if you can't, someone will help register you in line, which moves pretty quickly. Nearly two years in, it's a well-oiled machine....fueled by compassion.
"I think it's important that people get to help other people. That's part of humanity, really," says Bojanek. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/hundreds-wait-in-line-at-rome-food-distribution-event/article_f330a0d6-e905-11ec-a7f1-bb68bd2a8a0e.html | 2022-06-11T04:07:56 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/hundreds-wait-in-line-at-rome-food-distribution-event/article_f330a0d6-e905-11ec-a7f1-bb68bd2a8a0e.html |
Westlake Ace Hardware in Midland and the Salvation Army are celebrating 10 years of fan drives. This year’s fan drive, in which donations are being accepted to purchase fans for those in need beat the summer heat, will last through June 19.
Donations can made at the local Westlake Ace Hardware, 1004 Andrews Highway, or online at westlakehardware.com/fan-drive. Westlake customers can also donate by rounding up their purchases at the register.
Since the Midland campaign kicked off 10 years ago, over $20,000 has been donated, equating to more than 1,300 fans given to those in need. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Westlake-Ace-Hardware-Salvation-Army-hold-fan-17234359.php | 2022-06-11T04:12:02 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Westlake-Ace-Hardware-Salvation-Army-hold-fan-17234359.php |
A Long Island man has been arrested after police said he killed his father inside their Suffolk County home.
Police responded to a 911 call just before 1 p.m. Friday after a woman said that her son had strangled her husband at their home in West Babylon. Police responding to the home on Phillips Walk found 64-year-old Robert Taylor dead.
Detectives arrested the son, James Taylor, at the home and charged him with second-degree murder. The 34-year-old was set to be arraigned Friday evening.
Attorney information for Taylor was not immediately clear. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/son-kills-father-inside-long-island-home-police/3730023/ | 2022-06-11T04:24:56 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/son-kills-father-inside-long-island-home-police/3730023/ |
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Arizona lottery numbers, June 10
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These Arizona lotteries were drawn Friday:
Pick 3
9-0-2
Fantasy 5
05-08-20-32-39
Triple Twist
02-11-18-19-28-39
Estimated jackpot: $380,000
Mega Millions
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland police have asked the public to be on the lookout for a man who reportedly tried to kidnap a woman at gunpoint in the South Tabor neighborhood on Thursday morning.
Just before 4:30 a.m., officers from the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) responded to a report of an attempted kidnapping near the intersection of Southeast 70th Avenue and Southeast Woodward Street. They arrived to find the victim hiding in a bush nearby.
The 42-year-old woman said that she was out jogging when she was approached by a man in a car who asked her for directions. The man then pulled a handgun and demanded that she get in his car, according to the report.
The woman didn't comply with the suspect and ran away, while the man apparently drove off. PPB said that the woman had not been physically hurt. Officers searched the area for the suspect, but did not find him.
He was described as a black man in his 30s or 40s, with a close-trimmed beard, possibly wearing glasses. The victim said that he was soft-spoken — possibly done on purpose, the victim thought, so that she would be drawn in closer.
The suspect was driving an "older model" light green Subaru Outback wagon.
PPB said that detectives are investigating the incident and have requested that anyone with surveillance cameras in the area check on their footage from around that time to see if the suspect appears. Police theorized that he may have been circling the nearby blocks before pulling up to the victim.
Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is asked to contact police at crimetips@portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 22-153618. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/jogger-portland-police-abduction-kidnap-gunpoint-south-tabor/283-b48f1fc1-522e-46dc-ae80-b4a5eb001a5f | 2022-06-11T04:46:22 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/jogger-portland-police-abduction-kidnap-gunpoint-south-tabor/283-b48f1fc1-522e-46dc-ae80-b4a5eb001a5f |
PORTLAND, Ore. — A group of local moms is pushing for gun control in the wake of recent mass shootings. They've created a grassroots movement they're calling "We Were Real" to get lawmakers' attention — and they're using children's shoes to send their message.
Jocelyn Pascall, Karla Pemberton and Christina Stott are all moms calling for change. They want sensible gun laws to keep children safe.
"After the last shooting in Texas, we just felt really devastated and we also felt really powerless," said Pascall.
"We've all called, we've written, we've emailed senators," added Pemberton. But they didn't feel like much was changing.
"We are kind of sick of feeling so powerless and we wanted to come up with a creative idea, something we can do," explained Pascall.
That something is the creation of a campaign called "We Were Real." They gathered dozens of shoes once worn by their own children and plan to send as many shoes as possible to lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
"Just to remind these people that these are real kids that are dying," said Pascall.
The idea was inspired by a trip Pascall took to the Holocaust Museum, where piles of shoes serve as a grim reminder of those who died during the Holocaust. Each pair of shoes that these moms send to politicians has the name of a child who lost their life in a school shooting and a handwritten message urging lawmakers to act on gun legislation.
They've so far collected 40 pairs of shoes and plan to send them to 12 U.S. senators.
"If they hold one of the shoes, perhaps that real object that has been loved by us and our children will create more of a visceral reaction," said Pemberton.
For them, at least, the shoes are a reminder of the change these mothers desperately long for to keep children safe.
"I think as a world citizen — but especially as a mom — every time one of these kids gets murdered in their classroom ... we all feel it," said Pascall.
The moms hope others will follow the "We Were Real" movement on social media and join the effort for gun control. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/we-were-real-portland-moms-gun-control-safety-lawmakers-campaign/283-5cfaac7b-da02-4309-91e1-bbea4cb90f84 | 2022-06-11T04:46:28 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/we-were-real-portland-moms-gun-control-safety-lawmakers-campaign/283-5cfaac7b-da02-4309-91e1-bbea4cb90f84 |
KILLEEN, Texas — The City of Killeen has been working to bring a grocery store option to the intersection of North 38th Street and East Rancier Avenue since before October of last year, but those plans fell through.
The Killeen Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) and Killeen Chamber of Commerce had been in communication with the owner and developer of the land southwest of that intersection. The city had hoped the developer would be able to work out a deal with a grocery-related company to bring in the store.
KEDC Vice President Tad Dorroh last addressed the city council about the development in October.
"We have been told to expect an official determination from the developer in mid-October," he said. "Once that determination has been received we will be in a position to make an incentive-offer we hope will make this project a reality."
The project did not become a reality, though it became close.
City Councilman Jose Segarra and former City Councilwoman Mellisa Brown both told 6 News the grocery company, which has not been named, had been hopeful to break ground in early 2022 around March. Both said the developer was unable to sign a deal in time and the grocery company withdrew.
Killeen Chamber of Commerce President John Crutchfield confirmed to 6 News Friday the deal was no longer happening.
"We have been told that negotiations on a build to suit lease have are no longer occurring," Crutchfield said via email.
When 6 News asked why the deal fell apart, Crutchfield said he was given a variety of explanations:
"We were told a number of things that may, or may not, be accurate from "the process took too long", "we have other priorities for the capital", etc. In the end, investors do not have to explain their decisions to us," Crutchfield said.
The Killeen Economic Development Corporation has not addressed the council about the issue since October of last year.
Killeen District 1 Councilmember Jessica Gonzales told 6 News she is still waiting for the KEDC to return to the council and explain the situation. Gonzales also said she is looking into other options.
"Cities all around the United States right now have moved to the boutique style grocery stores. They are smaller scale but they still offer affordable fresh fruits," Gonzales said. "There's alternatives. Creative alternatives, that are working in a lot of other places all around us. So my hope is that we can tap into those." | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/north-killeen-grocery-store-development-falls-through/500-ead4ec74-c983-4132-a1cf-04ebe3e8c593 | 2022-06-11T04:47:38 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/north-killeen-grocery-store-development-falls-through/500-ead4ec74-c983-4132-a1cf-04ebe3e8c593 |
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Police Department's Deputy Chief Jeff Clark answered the call of duty when the Uvalde police needed assistance.
He joined over 400 officers from all over Texas as they went down to the small town to provide assistance and security shortly after the deadly school shooting at Robb Elementary where 21 people, including 19 children, died.
Clark says the experience of being there was eye opening.
"It was just incredible to see how law enforcement across the state, you know, got a call for help and you know, not even knowing the community responded to help out," he said.
He says it was a heartwarming experience, but a learning experience as well.
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The Uvalde police have been under heavy scrutiny after they reportedly waited 77 minutes to enter the school and save any kids while the shooter was inside.
"To me, as someone in law enforcement, you know, we will, when the investigation is complete, and we have all the factual information, we'll always try to take that information to figure out how we can respond better in the future if need be," Clark said.
He said after being in Uvalde, he's more committed to preventing tragedies like what happened there from happening here in Temple.
He says the most important thing is addressing mental health. Reporting signs to people who can help before something dangerous can happen.
"Some of the information that I'm hearing is, you know, the suspect in Uvalde, there may have been some warning signs that he had some mental health problems going on prior to this shooting but nobody ever really reported it," he said.
But more importantly, he hopes society can take the steps necessary as a whole to heal from this shooting, and hold onto hope that soon this will stop.
"You know, we really need to do what we can to, as a society to try to do everything we can to prevent these type of things in the future," Clark said.
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GLAMIS, Calif. — The U.S. Marine Corps has identified the five servicemembers who died when their Osprey aircraft crashed Wednesday afternoon in the Southern California desert near Glamis in Imperial County:
Cpl. Nathan E. Carlson, 21, of Winnebago, Illinois, a Tiltrotor Crew Chief.
Capt. Nicholas P. Losapio, 31, of Rockingham, New Hampshire, an MV-22B Pilot.
Cpl. Seth D. Rasmuson, 21, of Johnson, Wyoming, a Tiltrotor Crew Chief.
Capt. John J. Sax, 33, of Placer, California, an MV-22B Pilot.
Lance Cpl. Evan A. Strickland, 19, of Valencia, New Mexico, a Tiltrotor Crew Chief.
All five marines were based at Marine Corps Air Station in Camp Pendleton.
“It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of five Marines from the Purple Fox family” said Lt. Col. John C. Miller, Commanding Officer of VMM-364.
“This is an extremely difficult time for VMM-364 and it is hard to express the impact that this loss has had on our squadron and its families. Our primary mission now is taking care of the family members of our fallen Marines and we respectfully request privacy for their families as they navigate this difficult time. We appreciate all the prayers and support from the strong extended Purple Fox family and want them to know that more information will be forthcoming on how to help.”
All five Marines on board were confirmed deceased according to a statement released Thursday morning from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.
The MV-22B Osprey belonged to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based at Camp Pendleton in North San Diego County and went down at 12:25 p.m. during training, Maj. Mason Englehart, spokesman for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing told the AP.
Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the
following statement, "We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic
mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they cope with
this tragedy."
The crash happened near State Route 78 and Coachella Canal Road, about 115 miles east of San Diego.
WATCH RELATED: Marine MV-22B Osprey crashes in Southern California desert (June 2022)
Most recently, four Marines were killed when a Marine Corps Osprey crashed on March 18 near a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle while participating in a NATO exercise.
The MV-22B Osprey is a tiltrotor aircraft that can operate as a helicopter or a turboprop aircraft made by Bell-Boeing according to Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
Its development was marked by deadly crashes, including an April 2000 accident in Arizona that killed 19 Marines. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/5-marines-identified-killed-osprey-crash/509-9612181b-64b2-458b-8f0b-50d16e25f343 | 2022-06-11T04:49:20 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/5-marines-identified-killed-osprey-crash/509-9612181b-64b2-458b-8f0b-50d16e25f343 |
GREENVILLE, Calif. — She’d seen mass suffering in wars and disasters during her 16 years as a nun, but it didn’t quite prepare Sue Weber to experience her own town burnt to the ground.
Thanks to advance warning, everyone in Greenville made it out alive. But the 2021 Dixie Fire ended the lives her friends and neighbors used to live.
All the shopkeepers, teachers, plumbers, and artists lost the community for which they worked.
“I think that's the deepest trauma,” Sue Weber said. “I'm no longer any of these things and I have nothing. I think a lot of people are struggling with that.”
Sue sees the struggle up-close as part of her current work, helping the community rebuild through a group called the Dixie Fire Collaborative.
Even if the fire didn’t kill anyone, she firmly believes the aftermath did.
“Right after the fire, a lot of people passed away. A lot of our elderly are passing away,” Weber said. “I think it's because, for them, it's overwhelming.”
The Dixie Fire destroyed an area the size of Rhode Island, burning nearly 1 million acres.
It destroyed lots of places in the 104 days it burned including Canyon Dam, Indian Falls, and half of Lassen Volcanic National Park. But it was the loss of Greenville that got politicians spinning.
“There’s just not words for how us in government haven’t been able to get the job done,” said Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-California) in an online video posted near the fire when the town burned.
He pointed to poor forest management as the problem behind the fire. When Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-California) visited Greenville, he pointed to a different problem.
“These are climate-induced wildfires,” Newsom said.
Neither politician from either side of the aisle mentioned what actually caused the fire: a corporation that donated to both of their campaigns.
Fire scientists widely agree that climate change and overloaded landscapes are both driving fires to burn more often and more intensely.
But lead prosecutor Marc Noel made clear in an interview that neither problem provided the spark for the Dixie Fire:
ABC10: “Did climate change start this fire?”
Marc Noel, deputy Butte County District Attorney: “No.”
ABC10: “Did forest management start this fire?”
Noel: “No.”
ABC10: “What did start this fire?”
Noel: “PG&E.”
INVESTIGATION FOUND DECAY AND DELAYS
CAL FIRE’s recently-released arson investigation found that the Dixie Fire was caused when a 65-foot tall Douglas Fir fell onto PG&E power lines.
For the full investigation report of the Dixie Fire by CAL FIRE, view below.
PG&E has a legal duty to cut and trim trees that threaten power lines.
“Why did you not see this tree,” asked Noel, who served as lead prosecutor on the case.
Noel said the tree had an obvious wound that PG&E had 13 years to catch, but never did.
By studying the rings of the tree, arborists found the side of the trunk facing the power lines had a big section of bark missing from a wound inflicted in 2008.
The wood inside the trunk was so rotten that it couldn’t support the tree’s weight, causing it to fall onto live power lines.
The tree “should have been discovered and removed” by PG&E, according to CAL FIRE.
Investigators found PG&E also acted with negligence the day the tree broke.
“That tree was on the line – that tree was cooking, and cooking for 10 hours. In a very, very dangerous area,” said Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey.
On July 13, 2021, PG&E’s computers flagged trouble on the powerline near Cresta Dam in the Feather River Canyon at 6:48 a.m., presumably when the tree fell.
“No sense of urgency was demonstrated by PG&E to determine the cause of the fault in a fire-prone area during a severe time of year,” CAL FIRE concluded.
It took almost ten hours for a PG&E employee to finally get there.
WHY WAS THE POWER LEFT ON?
When trouble man Scott Campbell arrived at 4:40 pm, he says he noticed the tree and a small fire, which he tried to put out on his own by sliding down the steep hillside with a water canister.
“He risked his own safety by trying (to) stop the spread of the fire,” wrote Ed Swanson, Campbell’s attorney.
Prosecutors did not charge Campbell. They say PG&E set him up to fail.
It took PG&E four hours to even assign the problem to Campbell, who was based in Chico. Before that, PG&E had assigned it to the wrong maintenance yard in Quincy.
“They basically wasted about three and a half hours doing nothing,” Noel said.
Prosecutors do have questions about why Campbell did not notice the tree before driving up a long dirt road to find it.
The tree was just downhill from a pair of blown fuses, which Campbell was able to see with his binoculars from Highway 70 near the Cresta Dam.
ABC10 visited the location and confirmed that the terrain would not have obstructed the view of the location where the tree was resting on the power lines.
“I can't imagine that tree wasn't visible,” Noel said.
Campbell decided to drive up to the blown fuses but did not switch off the power line before he did. Prosecutors point out there was a switch nearby along the highway.
“Based on what he did see, our client had no reason to believe the situation presented a fire danger, and as a result, he didn’t have the authority to cut off the power at the switch,” Swanson wrote. “Instead, he went up the hill to replace the fuses. It was only when he arrived that he saw a tree on the line and evidence of a fire.”
His route was delayed by road work, but he knew it was going to be a long drive.
“It’s in the worst damn spot,” Campbell told grid operators after being assigned the job. “It takes about an hour and a half once you get on that shitty-ass road to get to the fuses.”
A COMPANY FAILURE
He wasn’t the only person at PG&E who could have switched off the line. In fact, others considered doing so.
94 miles away, at an unmarked PG&E facility in the Sacramento suburb of Rocklin, power grid operators thought about turning off the power line remotely. They decided not to.
“If [PG&E] had gotten up there earlier. If they used any of the tools that were available to them, whether it be helicopters, drones, or just simply cutting off the power to that section of the line until they could get there… there would have been no fire,” Noel said.
This is where it’s impossible to ignore that PG&E, the company, has a criminal record from prior deadly disasters.
The Dixie Fire sparked about five miles up the same canyon where the Camp Fire started in 2018.
The year before the Dixie Fire, PG&E pleaded guilty to the felony manslaughter of 84 people in and around Paradise.
PG&E power lines have been named as the cause of sparking big fires every fire season since 2017.
“We've become a society that we don't hold anybody accountable anymore,” Sue Weber said. “So how many times does it have to happen?”
WHY DIDN’T PG&E FACE NEW CHARGES?
Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey says his team could have proved PG&E guilty again in the Dixie Fire but opted for a larger amount of money from PG&E in a civil settlement instead.
“[In the] Camp Fire, we put our foot down because it's different. People died. You can't just have a civil settlement,” Ramsey said.
Unlike the Camp Fire, the district attorneys of all five counties that burned in the Dixie Fire agreed to allow PG&E to settle without admitting criminal wrongdoing.
In exchange, PG&E agreed to pay damages more quickly to the people whose homes burned down.
“Get money back into that community,” Ramsey said.
The district attorneys say they were motivated by a desire to avoid a repeat of the Camp Fire settlement, which left PG&E’s crime victims still waiting for payment almost four years later.
Sue Weber is glad for any money that’ll help Greenville rebuild.
The nonprofit collaborative she helps run got $3 million in the deal, but the outcome still doesn’t feel right.
“It's a game,” Weber said. “It feels just like a game. And it's all about money. And it's all about power. That's the bottom line.”
CALLS FOR TOUGHER LAWS GO UNANSWERED
Prosecutors argue the playing field is heavily tilted in PG&E’s favor.
If they’d decided to press charges and successfully convicted PG&E of crimes in the Dixie Fire, prosecutors say PG&E’s maximum punishment would have been less than $330,000.
After Paradise, when PG&E paid a fine of just $10,000 per manslaughter.
The judge said a human being convicted of the same crimes would have been stripped of their freedom, and sent to prison for 90 years.
After that outcome, prosecutors called on state lawmakers in Sacramento to pass tougher penalties. It hasn’t happened.
“The ball's in their court at this point,” Noel said.
Lead Camp Fire prosecutor Marc Noel says he’s not sure bigger fines would be enough. He’d like the ability to jail PG&E executives if they don’t keep their safety promises.
“To me, that's the only real thing that's going to stop this,” Noel said. “If the people who are making the decisions of PG&E have consequences.”
STATE FOCUSED ON PROTECTING PG&E, NOT PUNISHING IT
ABC10’s multi-year investigation of the state government’s response to the Camp Fire revealed that the legislature passed laws not to punish PG&E, but to protect it.
In the 2019 law known as AB 1054, California created a $21 billion insurance program for PG&E and the two other major for-profit power companies.
Our investigation found that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office hired a law firm that previously represented PG&E to draft the bill, which was rushed through the legislature on a two-week timeline in 2019.
PG&E plans to use the new insurance to help cover the cost of damage it caused in the Dixie Fire.
Asked earlier this year whether that should be allowed, AB 1054 bill sponsor Asm. Chris Holden let a set of elevator doors close without answering the question.
In a written statement, PG&E claimed that it “acted as a prudent operator” in the Dixie Fire and pointed out that it had “an approved safety certificate,” granting it access to the insurance created under AB 1054.
Prosecutors disagree. They argue PG&E’s behavior in causing the Dixie Fire should trigger language in AB 1054 that can be used to require the company to pay back the money.
It will be up to the California Earthquake Authority, which administers the fund, to decide whether PG&E’s “actions or inactions” amount to “conscious or willful disregard of the rights and safety of others.”
“In that area, that time of year, waiting 10 hours was obviously willful and conscious disregard for the safety of persons and property,” Noel said.
It’s not up to prosecutors. AB 1054 leaves it up to third parties to prove PG&E acted improperly.
AB1054 offered PG&E the ability to earn safety certificates for its wildfire plans, regardless of its actual safety record. If it has the certificate, PG&E is automatically presumed to have acted reasonably.
“The laws are not made for the average American,” Sue Weber said.
Despite its record of 91 felonies and an annual string of disasters, PG&E remains free. And it remains in power.
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe declined repeated requests to be interviewed. The company said it has since made changes to policies and safety settings that would have prevented the Dixie Fire.
In the settlement, PG&E agreed to pay for an independent monitor who’ll report to prosecutors for the next five years.
Describing that part of the settlement, Butte District Attorney Mike Ramsey reached for a favorite Ronald Reagan line: “Trust, but verify.”
But for many disaster survivors, trust in PG&E is long gone.
“If you don't hold somebody accountable, they will never be accountable,” Sue Weber said.
“They will think they can do whatever they want. And they're right. They can.”
GO DEEPER: This story is part of ABC10's FIRE - POWER - MONEY reporting project. If you have a tip that could reveal more about California's crisis with utilities and wildfires, please contact investigative reporter Brandon Rittiman at brittiman@abc10.com.
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CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WBBH) – The only thing living at the home on the end of SW 11th Avenue in Cape Coral are the burrowing owls in the front yard.
“It’s been abandoned,” Kelli Funk, who lives a few houses down, told NBC2. “Not one time have we seen anybody (there) the entire time we’ve lived here.”
“It looks terrible,” she said of the abandoned property. “It’s not good for the community.”
It appears someone has been mowing the lawn – but that’s about the extent of the upkeep.
Drone shots from above the backyard reveal a pool with a badly torn screen and dark green water inside.
Funk and her neighbors have called city code officers out to the property in the past. Her concern goes beyond how the property looks.
“Safety (is the concern),” Funk explained. “Safety for children, safety for us as a community with rodents and mosquitoes and that being a problem.”
A spokesperson for the city of Cape Coral said code compliance is working to address this kind of problem. They shared photos this week showing officers cleaning up an abandoned property, securing the pool and using Mosquito Dunks.
If water is stagnant, it can transform a swimming pool into a breeding pool for the insects.
“It cannot be good,” Funk said of the pool at the abandoned home.
At the Lee County Mosquito Control District, Eric Jackson warned of another hidden hotspot for mosquitoes. Only this one is on lived-at properties – maybe even yours.
“Bromeliads are a major issue with mosquitoes,” he explained. “Right around (people’s) houses that are growing the mosquitoes and they don’t even realize it.”
The bromeliads are a beautiful plant – but can also be a backyard breeding ground for mosquitoes. If you look closely, you can usually find water collecting inside them.
Jackson suggests using a turkey baster to pull out the water for a closer look.
“(You can) see if you have any mosquito larvae in there,” he explained, saying to look for small ‘wigglers’ in the water.
If you do see mosquito larvae, Jackson suggests using Mosquito Bits to fight back before it’s too late.
“It’s only gonna take 4 to 5 days and you’re gonna have adult mosquitoes coming out of there,” he explained.
Jackson said that while they do work hard to control the mosquito population, it’s important that everyone is aware of the insects – especially during the rainy season. They can even grow in something as small as a bottle cap.
“It really takes the whole community to make sure that they’re taking care of their properties and taking care of around where they live,” he said.
Call 3-1-1 if you live in Cape Coral and need to report an abandoned property.
NBC2 reached out to the city earlier this week to find out what action code compliance legally can – and is taking – against owners of the abandoned properties. We are still waiting for an answer. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/10/beware-of-these-hidden-problem-spots-for-mosquitoes/ | 2022-06-11T04:54:12 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/10/beware-of-these-hidden-problem-spots-for-mosquitoes/ |
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A lock in Charlotte County killed two manatees over the course of six months. Now officials are taking pre-emptive actions to make sure tragedy doesn’t strike a third time at the South Gulf Cove Lock.
Officials are currently designing a parallel lock for the area. The plan now will include detection devices for manatees after one was crushed in March, another last October.
“We’re talking two animals, and relative to the problems manatees are experiencing that’s small but we still don’t want to lose two more animals,” Dr. Billy Gunnels said, an animal behavior expert from FGCU.
Although two have died at the lock recently, there are no other reported deaths at that particular location dating back to at least 2000.
However, 27 sea cows died in Charlotte County last year. FWC reports show causes of death range from natural causes, to boat collisions and undetermined.
The concern from the lock aspect is the heavy weight of the gates can close in on the slow moving sea creature. That’s why Gunnels said a sensor would be a good idea for protection purposes.
“If it was a sensor that then stopped the operation of the lock until whatever the obstacle was- in this case like a manatee moving- then it would sound like it’s a very good system. It would be self regulating,” Gunnels said.
County leaders report the detection devices being added to the second lock are still in preliminary stages… meaning specifics aren’t available quite yet.
For now, experts suggest keeping your eyes on the murky water to avoid any unnecessary accidents.
“Be patient. The animal may move on, it may be a few minutes, it may even be 15-30 minutes but that’s worth the time,” Gunnels said. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/10/new-safety-measures-installed-to-protect-manatees-at-south-gulf-cove-lock/ | 2022-06-11T04:54:19 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/2022/06/10/new-safety-measures-installed-to-protect-manatees-at-south-gulf-cove-lock/ |
ALBANY -- The Albany Area YMCA is taking a leap into virtual fitness with its new platform, YMCA360. This new on-demand and livestreaming service brings the Y experience seamlessly to mobile devices, TVs, streaming devices and the web, and will be included with every YMCA membership.
With YMCA360, pursuing a healthier lifestyle is possible anytime, anywhere. Members will be able to view and participate in hundreds of group exercise classes, youth sports training, well-being classes, cooking classes, view daily live fitness classes and much more, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
For more information, contact Albany Y Membership and Marketing Director Samantha Helton at (229) 436-0531, extension 221, or via email at shelton@albanyareaymca.com.
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LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Food desert: a location where it's difficult to buy affordable or quality fresh food.
This could come in the form of a rural area or a place that may not have a grocery store.
There are several places in Arkansas that are considered food deserts, including some spots in the capital city.
Doris Wright, Little Rock Director of Ward 6, was recently told a part of her ward is a food desert.
"I was shocked. I said, 'Okay, I got grocery stores around me,' but they're not walkable and that's the issue," said Director Wright.
She reached out to a fellow director, Kathy Webb, who also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, to help address the issue.
"Well since the late 1990's we have seen a steady decreasing number in grocery stores in Arkansas," said Director Webb.
The directors are now looking at grants that would be used to help fund a new grocery store along John Barrow Road, where a food desert is at.
"It's important to have accessible areas they can go to where they can get fresh produce," said Director Wright.
They have to look at a variety of options, such as grocery store sizes, mobile stores, and online food delivery services.
The group is optimistic too. Director Wright said with her background in grant writing and Director Webb's knowledge on combatting food insecurity they will be successful.
"With us working together, I believe we will have a solution to food deserts in Little Rock," said Director Wright.
Gov. Hutchinson has appointed a statewide food desert group, and Kathy Webb is the chair of it.
Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is also creating a food desert task force. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock/little-rock-to-combat-food-insecurity/91-0aeb4a07-b8ee-439f-b5ad-f1874a1c8c1b | 2022-06-11T04:56:20 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock/little-rock-to-combat-food-insecurity/91-0aeb4a07-b8ee-439f-b5ad-f1874a1c8c1b |
AUSTIN, Texas — One year ago this weekend, a mass shooting in Austin's entertainment district killed one person and injured 13 others. Since then the city has taken steps to make 6th Street safer.
In the wake of that shooting, Austin Councilmember Kathie Tovo launched the "Safer 6th Street" initiative. The plan is to add more lighting and cameras, give business owners handheld metal detectors and create an EMS staging area.
"There is not one easy solution, but upgrading the lighting, upgrading the cameras, making sure that we have EMS easily accessible in that area if anything happens where somebody needs medical attention, working on public activations, using our public space in a way that makes sense, that helps really manage the crowds differently. You know all of these things are, I believe, going to be part of creating a safer sixth street," Tovo said.
Jesse Fortney is the owner of Gnar Bar on East 6th Street. He said he and other bar owners feel the city isn't doing enough.
"What they've done is come up with the plan to respond to mass shootings, mass casualties, to respond to crime, to respond to all the problems, not how do we eliminate the problem," Fortney said.
Business owners in the area like Fortney said the one thing the city hasn't done that they believe will help decrease crime is open up the street to cars at night.
"Rainey Street is not shut down. West Street is not shut down, and they're flourishing. Those businesses are doing great. Sixth Street is the only place that's shut down," Fortney said.
Part of 6th Street is closed off to vehicles Thursday through Sunday nights. Fortney said years ago it was a good idea, but not anymore.
"We don't want people just hanging out anymore. It does not work. It's ruining everything about 6th Street. I wish it wasn't," Fortney said.
Tovo said last year the idea to open 6th Street was turned down but as her office continues to communicate with business owners like Fortney, she said nothing is off the table and they're looking into that possibility again.
"I know that some of the business owners are frustrated that they don't believe there's been enough progress, and again, I think we've got some good strategies in place," Tovo said.
Fortney said he wants 6th Street to feel safe again.
"It'll be the quickest, fastest change to 6th Street that we think is positive. You literally just don't have to close the street down. Just don't close it down. That's all we want to try," Fortney said.
Read the letter Fortney wrote explaining why he believes opening the street to traffic would help improve the area here.
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Boise Weekly and Idaho Press.
A video on social media of a Boise pastor making anti-LGBTQ remarks during a sermon has gone viral nationally.
Pastor Joe Jones of the Shield of Faith Baptist Church said in the sermon, posted to YouTube about four weeks ago, that “sodomites are reptilians.” He also said, “It’s not God’s fault, he told nations how to deal with that. He told the nation that he ruled: Put them to death. Put all queers to death.”
Lindsay, who asked to go by her first name due to violent threats she has received, created a TikTok video from the YouTube post. Her TikTok handle is Socialistlyawkward and her videos have strong political views and have featured local issues such as Boise State University professor Scott Yenor’s anti-feminist comments, Idaho’s abortion laws and state elections.
Her TikTok on Jones had generated 11,000 likes, over 1,100 comments and over 750 shares as of Thursday evening.
The sermon has 2,275 views on YouTube.
“I’m a strong believer that sunlight is the best disinfectant,” she wrote in a message. “Joe Jones felt comfortable enough to say those things to his congregation and post them on (YouTube); the people of Boise and Idaho should be aware of it. They should be aware that a church, in our area, is saying these things about the LGBTQ community. Stories about religious leaders preaching this rhetoric, in other parts of the country, have been making headlines and we should be aware that it is happening in our own backyard, too. As someone with a platform, I feel a responsibility to speak out and spread awareness, in an effort to stop the bigotry and hate in our community.”
Messages left for Jones on the Shield of Faith Baptist Church’s voicemail requesting comment were not immediately returned.
On the Shield of Faith Baptist Church’s website, it states that membership is a privilege and people who don’t adhere to the rules will be removed.
“We believe that sodomy (homosexuality) is a sin and an abomination before God which God punishes with the death penalty,” the website states. “No sodomite (homosexual) will be allowed to attend or join Shield of Faith Baptist Church.”
Other sermons posted on the church’s YouTube channel have titles such as: “Can you turn a Hoe Into a Housewife?” “Soy Boys in Silly Suits,” “The Influence of Gender Blenders,” “The Upscale Female,” “All Good in the Hood” and “Alfalfa Males All Good in the Hood.”
According to a 2014 survey done by the Pew Research Center, Idaho is a predominantly Republican and Christian state. The Human Rights Campaign, an organization that “has become synonymous with the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ+ people,” states that in Idaho the denial of rights to LGBTQ+ have often been at the forefront of the state’s political legislation.
Hate crimes against the LGBTQ community have taken place locally. On June 9, the Boise Police Department issued a press release that over 20 Pride flags were stolen from Harrison Boulevard in Boise. A similar incident occurred last year during Pride Month.
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TACOMA, Wash. — Olivia James Brieson loves to dance, and has been doing it as long as she can remember.
This weekend, Olivia will be able to display her skills at the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center, or TUPAC.
“It’s always been in my little heart to just dance,” she exclaims.
The community center will be presenting a ballet titled NOIR BLACK NOIR. The ballet features TUPAC’s students like Olivia, along with routines by Black choreographers, and music written by Black composers.
Klair Etheridge, TUPAC’s executive director, said the center gives residents in Tacoma’s Hilltop community an opportunity to explore the arts, and learn about past trailblazers. This is an education Etheridge believes is vital for the youth in the Hilltop.
“If children, and even the general population don’t know the wonderful things they can accomplish, then they’ll pretty much stay where they are,” she said. “You have to have an idea of what you can reach.”
Etheridge said the goal is to make the center and its programs as accessible as possible, offering scholarships to students, and putting price caps on event tickets.
Those goals can make funding the center difficult.
Etheridge recalled a grant she applied for that would require her to already have 40% of the center’s entire budget. Ethridge said the total budget to run TUPAC is $5 million, and raising 40% of that money before the deadline is almost impossible.
“To come up with 40% of $5 million in the blink of an eye?” Etheridge asks. “The application opened May 3 and is due June 23. Unless you’re a large non-profit, with a solid bank account, we’re pretty much going to be knocked out of the park. We’re working as hard as we can to get to 40%, but it’s a struggle.”
There was a time when the center almost lost its crucial funding. However, after community members and city council members advocated to keep the center going, TUPAC is now getting the money it needs from the Tacoma Housing Authority.
“Tacoma has not invested in the Hilltop in the way that it could have and should have, historically,” said April Black, Executive Director for the Tacoma Housing Authority. “This is a time for us to step up and step in and fund this much needed organization, and continue to maintain the fabric of this community.”
As long as TUPAC’s doors stay open, Olivia will have a place to dance to her heart’s content.
“Here you can take risks, and kids growing up in this neighborhood can learn to take risks and find out what they love to do, what they want to do, and what they dream to do,” Olivia said. “When I was a little kid, I always wanted to be a Black ballerina and a Black dancer in general. And now that I’m here, I can accomplish being a little dancer.”
The ballet is free to the public, and will be going on this Saturday and Sunday starting at 3:00pm. For more information, head over to tacomaupac.org. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacomas-tupac-hosting-ballet-hilltop/281-a0fa8e8d-8478-4e61-ba4c-d50e2ca19a9b | 2022-06-11T05:12:41 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacomas-tupac-hosting-ballet-hilltop/281-a0fa8e8d-8478-4e61-ba4c-d50e2ca19a9b |
BOISE, Idaho — Two Treasure Valley veterans are working to help end the stigma behind veteran and first responder post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Jared Webb and Brent Rowe are the founders of Zero Dark Thirty Coffee Inc. They make and sell their own coffee to people all over Idaho and the country. 80% of their profits go to local charities for first responders, veterans and their families.
"We focus on the charities that are small, that are actually making a big difference," Webb said. "Homework for Heroes is one that we work with quite a bit, where they actually treat PTSD for individuals."
The topic of PTSD hits close to home for Webb, who is a former Marine and Nampa Police officer. During his time on the force, Webb had several surgeries, which he said led him to a pain medication addiction.
"I realized that opiates are a really good way to numb out emotion, which treats PTSD really well," Webb said.
Webb said at the time he didn't realize it was PTSD he was dealing with, he just knew he did it to address the feelings and thoughts in his head.
"The problem was, I lost connection with my family and friends and I lost a house," Webb said.
He added his opiate addiction also got him in trouble with the police department for felony prescription fraud.
After several more dark incidents following Webb, including contemplation of suicide, he made the decision to seek help and turn his life around. He entered Ada County Veteran's Treatment Court, which he said forced him to address the trauma in his life and talk about it openly.
"I finally opened my eyes to the fact that, 'yeah, there's something going on with me mentally that I can't control and I can't fix myself and I need some help,'" Webb said.
Webb met Rowe in Vet Court, where they were able to bond over coffee. The bond eventually led them to start Zero Dark Thirty Coffee and its foundation.
"He told me I didn't even know what real coffee tasted like, which was accurate, because once I actually tasted his coffee, I was like, 'alright, I'm in. Yeah, this is good stuff,'" Webb laughed.
Four years later, Webb is using his story and knowledge to help others with PTSD, so they don't fall down the same dark hole he once did.
"You can crawl out of the hole, it doesn't matter how deep it is, we can get out," Webb said. "You just got to reach out to somebody."
Zero Dark Thirty Coffee will be teaming up with The Taylor Foundation, founded by Corey Taylor, the lead singer of Slipknot. Taylor will be grabbing a cup of coffee with Webb and other local veterans in town to talk about the stigma behind PTSD and how to better address it in the community.
Webb said the event is for veterans. He said those interested in joining the conversation can reach him on his cell phone at (208) 989-1343, or by email, jarad@zerodarkthirtycoffee.com
The event runs from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Boise (Webb will message those interested with the event's location).
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SAN ANTONIO — School police chief Pete Arredondo's account of the shooting at Robb Elementary raises new questions about law enforcement's response to the crisis.
Arredondo told the Texas Tribune he didn't consider himself incident commander, he intentionally left his radio outdoors, and that responders needed keys to breach the classroom door.
Two retired police chiefs and the Bexar County sheriff each say Arredondo made key mistakes that day.
Steve Ijames served as police chief in Springfield, Missouri. He now trains law enforcement across the country, including in active shooter response.
"Keys are absolutely tactical response '101,'" said Steve Ijames. "There's a process that goes beyond the key - but the key is literally '101.' I have to have a key to get into every room, expeditiously."
Arredondo told reporters he tried dozens of keys. A janitor finally brought working keys, and a special Border Patrol team breached the door 77 minutes after the shooting began.
Ijames said school resource officers and municipal police should have master keys or know where to find them. He said law enforcement officials should coordinate with school administrators to ensure they can enter any room inside a school facility.
But Ijames and others contend there were other ways into a classroom.
"I wouldn't consider the door the primary entry point," Ijames said. "(The shooter) knows we're coming there. I'd rather go somewhere else. Windows are extremely viable."
Ijams said, generally, it'd be wise to create a distraction at an obvious entry point and breach through a window. He wasn't sure, though, whether this tactic would've worked on May 24.
Arredondo's attorney suggested to the Texas Tribune that breaching windows might've cost more lives.
"We cleared windows to shoot or enter on a regular basis on dangerous search warrants," Ijames retorted. "We do it every day."
"The analogy in tactical policing about critical incidents is 'if you can't get in, stay home,'" he continued.
Bexar County sheriff Javier Salazar showed reporters equipment designed to breach doors. He's outfitted his patrol teams with the tools.
"Shame on us if we don't equip our first responders - patrol - with these tools here and teach them how to use them," he said.
Salazar also questioned why Arredondo left his radio behind.
The chief told the Texas Tribune that he wanted to free his hands so he could shoot the gunman. He reportedly said the move seemed "logical."
"That radio is your lifeline," Salazar said. "We teach our cadets, from day one, if you go into a house without your radio - nobody knows where you are."
The New York Times Thursday reported that most responders' radios didn't work inside or just outside Robb Elementary. The system is designed for long-range, outdoor transmission.
The paper's review of an investigation found that only Border Patrol agents' radios worked inside the school.
Arredondo's attorney suggested that responders with radios would've turned their volume down, anyway, so the shooter could not locate them. He said law enforcement whispered information down the hallway.
But Craig Miller, former Dallas ISD police chief, noted to CBS News that children inside the class have said they could hear officers outside the room.
"The knowledge of (officers') presence wasn't a secret to... the shooter," he said. "Any reasonable officer would know to take their police radio with them."
Texas's official active shooter training says first responders should prioritize communication. It does not recommend stealthy behavior.
Ijames noted that officers, since the 1970s, have used earpieces which allow for confidential or quiet conversation.
"When I first heard it, I was kind of taken aback," Ijames said. He said he'd never heard someone suggest, "with a straight face," that an inability to communicate would be preferable.
Perhaps most peculiar, Arredondo told the Texas Tribune he never considered himself to be in charge of the scene.
Scrutiny focused on Arredondo when Department of Public Safety head Steve McCraw told reporters the school police chief was in charge and made the "wrong decision" not to breach the classroom earlier.
Arredondo reportedly said he never issued any orders.
"If you wear stars on your collar and you look around and nobody else is wearing stars on their collar, safe to say you're the incident commander," Salazar said.
Ijames made reference to a common law enforcement teaching, which says the first official to arrive on scene should take control. But as soon as a higher-ranking official arrives, Ijames says most responders know to relinquish control.
Arredondo was not the first lawman to arrive at the school, though he says he was among the first five. Ijames said it would've been logical for Arredondo to retain control, since he was familiar with the facility.
"I think you would find that 99 percent of the officers there were literally saying, 'What in the world are we doing here?'" Ijames said.
It's not clear whether any of the 19 responders waiting in the Robb Elementary hallway took the lead, perhaps each assuming someone else took command.
Each official said responders should've taken faster action.
"There's strength in numbers," Miller said. "There were 19 officers and I'm sure there were rifles involved, as well."
"The way you stop the killing is you take the gunman out," Salazar said. "You don't wait for backup. You don't wait for SWAT. You don't wait for a key." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/i-was-kind-of-taken-aback-lawmen-analyze-ucisd-police-chiefs-actions/273-6678e4c8-2bdf-4e12-be46-e2ea2195afc8 | 2022-06-11T05:13:45 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/i-was-kind-of-taken-aback-lawmen-analyze-ucisd-police-chiefs-actions/273-6678e4c8-2bdf-4e12-be46-e2ea2195afc8 |
SAN ANTONIO — A southeast San Antonio resident went for a walk last week and stumbled upon a disturbing sight: A pile of drug paraphernalia at the entrance to a community center.
She found syringe products, straps and lighters on the entrance ramp to the James A. Bode Community Center and decided to clean up herself.
KENS 5 set out to learn solutions for those who make a similar discovery.
"What do we have to do to make sure our residents aren't being affected and doing something that essentially isn't their job," said Ryan Garza, President of the Highland Park Neighborhood Association.
Two months ago, a southeast side resident who lives in Highland Park voiced concerns about trash dumped outside the Bode Community Center off Rigsby.
"She's been finding syringes and seeing addicts shooting up, doing drugs at the park at night," Garza explained.
Garza says the woman alerted police, code enforcement and her council representative. But last week, the neighbor made another drug paraphernalia discovery on the community center's entrance ramp.
"In the mornings, when summer programs are kicking up and kids are walking by going to school and whatnot, she's seeing it in the morning. She walks in the park. Other residents are seeing it. She's picking it up on her own," said Garza. "Heaven forbid she should ever be poked by what she's picking up here at the park."
Clean-up responsibility falls on the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department.
Parks and Recreation administrators told KENS 5 in a statement, "Highland Park is serviced daily by the Parks and Recreation team. We recommend residents call 311 if they come across any dumped items. Our team is trained on the proper collection and disposal of these items."
That 311 number applies to all San Antonians who make a similar discovery. 311 is available every day of the week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. When you call, customer service agents will route your request to the appropriate department.
Health experts strongly urge against cleaning up drug paraphernalia yourself. The FDA says used needles can spread infections like Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
If you are pricked by a needle, experts say to wash the exposed area right away with soap and water, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer then seek immediate medical attention.
In the future, Highland Park residents request more visibility by Park Police to help alleviate the situation involving illegal dumping. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/pile-of-used-syringe-products-found-at-entrance-to-rec-center/273-8584cc8c-f114-4424-a183-62a78991b78c | 2022-06-11T05:13:51 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/pile-of-used-syringe-products-found-at-entrance-to-rec-center/273-8584cc8c-f114-4424-a183-62a78991b78c |
Marlene Lillie Blau Crawford
September 17, 1940-June 8, 2022
Marlene Lillie Blau Crawford, 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Good Shepherd Health Care Center, Mason City, IA.
A Private Graveside Service will be held for her family at the Meservey Cemetery, with Pastor Rodney Meester officiating.
Marlene was born on September 17, 1940 in Belmond, IA, the daughter of Bennie R. and Lillie (Waltzing) Vierkant. She grew up as an only child in Meservey, where she attended and graduated from Meservey High School's Class of 1958. Marlene married Frederick Blau February 1, 1958. Together they had two children and spent 24 happy years together until his passing in 1982. Later she met and married Paul Gene Crawford. They were together until his death in 1998. She spent her work life helping on the farm and as a writer for the Belmond Independent. She later moved to Humbolt and wrote for the Humbolt Independent. Marlene loved working for the newspaper, she enjoyed being caught up in the latest events and stories.
In 2002, her mother came to live with her, and they enjoyed going to Fort Dodge often to eat out. Her mother lived with her until her death in May 2007.
Her love for newspapers continued even after retirement, she had several subscriptions to local newspapers. Marlene also enjoyed spending time outdoors. Spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, brought her the most joy. She still was running an independent lifestyle up until recently when her health began to decline, having to give her two dogs to her son and daughter-in-law.
Marlene is survived by her children, Donnie (Jennie) Blau, of Mason City, IA, and Betty (Tom) Blumer of Meservey, IA; grandchildren, Krystal Perez and Melissa (Rodrigo) Martinez, both of Mason City, IA, and Benjamin Blumer, of Meservey, IA; great-grandchildren, Navina Perez, Liliana and Royce Martinez; special friends, Terri and Darrell Christensen; and canine companions, Bennie (pug) and Sheska (poodle).
Marlene is preceded in death by her husbands, Frederick Blau and Paul Gene Crawford; a grandson, James True; as well as both of her parents.
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Families in a Long Island community are on guard after learning that a woman and her mother were robbed at gunpoint just outside their front door, according to police.
The attacked occurred just after 8:30 p.m. on June 3 in Bay Shore. A man was armed with a gun when he robbed the woman, who was with her mother, out front of the Hecksher Avenue house, police said.
The gunman was not alone, as police said there was a second man with a knife who pushed the victim's mother down to the ground. The dastardly duo got away with a backpack before taking off in a dark-colored sedan.
"This doesn't look like a targeted attack, just seemed to be an opportunity for these individuals to see two victims, vulnerable victims, and taken advantage of them," said Suffolk Count Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison.
Police released a sketch of the suspect who was said to have a gun. Harrison said he hopes the detailed sketch, down to the pock marks on the alleged gunman's face, will help police track him down.
The robbery stunned the quiet neighborhood, many of whom didn't even know about the incident until a week later.
Police said that the two suspect got away with about $800. Anyone with information regarding the robbery or the suspects is urged to contact Suffolk Police in Bay Shore. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-and-mother-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-front-of-long-island-home-police/3730065/ | 2022-06-11T05:34:30 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-and-mother-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-front-of-long-island-home-police/3730065/ |
VALPARAISO - Dorothy Eileen Foltz, 96, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, born August 8, 1925, on a farm outside Fort Wayne, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents: George and Sophie (Sommers) Foltz; brothers: Carl, George and Robert; sisters: Helen and Margaret; foster parents: Charles and Anna (Sommers) Plummer; brother, Earl; and sisters: Edna and Mildred.
She is survived by several nieces; nephews; Godchildren; and friends.
Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church where she attended mass daily for decades. Her pious nature endowed her with a grateful heart that brought peace and joy to her life. Not without personal vices, she was an unrepentant smoker, reveled in reading mystery novels, and was never without a new joke to tell every day to amuse those crossing her path. Never complaining, despite ample reasons, she was eternally thankful, bringing good spirits to all she could. Her employment as a secretary in the Porter County Extension Office for 43 years was testimony to her sense of dedication.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church with funeral mass beginning at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Doug Mayer officiating and burial to following at St. Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society at St. Paul's Parish. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-eileen-foltz/article_b86b030d-32ef-5dd3-ab2d-88f59c1117c7.html | 2022-06-11T06:17:15 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-eileen-foltz/article_b86b030d-32ef-5dd3-ab2d-88f59c1117c7.html |
Aug. 21, 1928 - June 1, 2022
VALPARAISO - Dorothy M. Miller passed away comfortably at her home on June 1, 2022. Born on August 21, 1928 in Detroit, MI to the late Wesley E. and Frances M. Hopp.
Dorothy was a graduate of Dominican High School in Detroit and active member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso.
Survived by children: Greg (Marilyn) Miller, Mark (Merry) Miller, Dennis Miller, Diane (Dave Crume) Miller; grandchildren: Brian (Sarah) Miller, Kari (Jed) Mitchell, Kevin (Christine) Miller, Kelley (Jasna) Miller, Molly (John) Payne, Brandon (Maureen) Miller, Cory Miller, Dr. Sean (Megan) Calloway; nephew, Thomas Hopp Lubinski.
Preceded in death by husband of 64 years, James E. Miller; granddaughter, Krista N. Calloway; parents; brothers: Wesley W. Hopp, Robert G. Hopp; sister-in-law, Eileen M. Hopp-Lubinski.
Visitation with the family will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso IN. The Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Douglas Mayer officiating. Entombment, Graceland Cemetery Mausoleum, Valparaiso IN.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Paul Catholic Church or VNA Hospice of Valparaiso.
Arrangements made by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc., Valparaiso IN, (219) 462-3125. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-m-miller/article_97ef75dc-b55a-5629-af2e-3b36431ecac0.html | 2022-06-11T06:17:22 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/dorothy-m-miller/article_97ef75dc-b55a-5629-af2e-3b36431ecac0.html |
LAKE STATION - Raymond "Pee Wee" Rosaschi, age 58, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022.
He is survived by his siblings: Angelo (Joyce) Rosaschi Jr., John (Sue) Rosaschi, Ricky (Susan) Rosaschi, Cheryl Gibson, and Jeannie (Pete) Webster; nieces and nephews: Bobby, Justin (Jaclin), Sarah, Dannielle, Jonathon, Angela, Missy, Jason, Melanie, Crystal, Tina, Sabrina, Eric, Ethan, Meagan, Jeannie, Gavin, and Natalie; and numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Angelo Sr. and Norma Jean Rosaschi; sister, Pamela Rosaschi; and niece, Lisa.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at White Funeral Home, located at 921 W. 45th (Glen Park Avenue) Griffith, IN, 46319. Entombment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, located at 1505 Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Friends may meet with the family on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home.
Raymond was a Sergeant Honor Guard in the Army as well as a Paratrooper in Desert Storm and the reserves. He was a member of the Library of Congress and studied Criminal Justice at Indiana University Northwest. He ran cross country in high school in Hammond, Griffith, and Lowell and won many trophies and ribbons. He loved the outdoors, riding his Harleys, and the Chicago Cubs. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/raymond-pee-wee-rosaschi/article_1eebf288-a6c9-5932-80d0-b72fbc5a0834.html | 2022-06-11T06:17:28 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/obituaries/raymond-pee-wee-rosaschi/article_1eebf288-a6c9-5932-80d0-b72fbc5a0834.html |
BOSTON — Stephen Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, sending the series back to San Francisco knotted at two games apiece.
Two nights after shaking off a foot injury in a Game 3 loss, Curry stomped and shot his way to the third-best playoff performance of his career, adding 10 rebounds and making a pair of baskets during a 10-0 fourth-quarter run that turned a four-point Boston edge into a 100-94 Golden State lead.
“The heart on that man is incredible,” Warriors guard Klay Thompson said. “The things he does, we kind of take for granted at times, to go out there and put us on his back. We’ve got to help him out on Monday.”
Andrew Wiggins had 17 points and 16 boards for the Warriors, who have won at least one road game for 27 consecutive playoff series. They will host Game 5 on Monday night, with Game 6 in Boston on Thursday; Golden State would hold the home-court advantage in a seventh game, if necessary.
“We had to do it the difficult way,” said Celtics coach Ime Udoka, whose team split the first four games in each of its previous two series. “We have to do it again. It could have been an easier road, obviously, if you get the win tonight. But we’re 2-2 now. We know we can do it. We’ve done it before.”
Jayson Tatum had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Boston, but he managed just one basket while playing the entire fourth quarter. Jaylen Brown scored 21 points and Robert Williams III had 12 rebounds.
Marcus Smart, who scored 18 points, hit a 3-pointer to give the Celtics a 94-90 lead with just over five minutes remaining. But they missed six straight shots and did not score again until the 1:18 mark, after Curry made a floater and a 3-pointer to give the Warriors a 100-94 lead.
“He wasn’t letting us lose. That’s all it boils down to,” Warriors big man Draymond Green said. “I could tell in his demeanor, last couple of days, even after Game 3 that he was going to come out with that kind of fire.”
Golden State outscored Boston 17-3 to close the game.
Fans arriving at the TD Garden for what could have been the final time this season found a T-shirt draped over their seats with the 17 NBA championship banners lined up on the front. There was a blank rectangle where the 18th would go.
Now the Celtics would need to win at least one more time in San Francisco to fill in the blank.
The amped-up crowd spent much of the game booing Green, chanting an obscenity at him that is usually reserved for Bucky Dent, and jeering his many misses. The four-time All-Star shot 1 of 7 but finished with nine rebounds and eight assists to go with two points.
He also had an offensive rebound and a dish to Curry after returning to the game in the final minute to eliminate any chance of a Boston comeback.
“He’s the ultimate competitor. ... Made huge plays down the stretch," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “This is a tough series for him to score because of Boston’s size and athleticism, but he’s still impacting the game at a huge level.”
INJURY REPORT
Curry’s ankle was an issue coming into the night after Boston’s Al Horford landed on it late in Game 3. But didn’t seem to bother him on Friday night: He played 41 minutes — only Wiggins spent more time on the court for the Warriors — and made 14 of 26 shots, including 7 of 14 from 3-point range.
“Never even looked like it was a factor,” Kerr said. “The physicality out there is pretty dramatic. Boston’s got the best defense in the league — huge and powerful at every position, and for Steph to take that kind of pressure all game long and still be able to defend ... I think this is the strongest physically he’s ever been in his career.”
Williams was listed as questionable coming into the game with the knee injury that kept him out at the end of the regular season and the start of the playoffs. He started strong, with 10 rebounds in the first half, but he was limping in the second half and on the bench in the final minutes.
He finished with seven points to go with four assists and two blocked shots, playing 31 minutes.
THIRD TIME
The Warriors won the third quarter for the fourth game in a row, but not as decisively as they had previously.
Golden State had a 30-24 edge coming out of the break, closing with a 14-7 run to erase a six-point Boston lead. Curry scored 14 points in the quarter, making four 3-pointers.
The Warriors have outscored the Celtics by a combined score of 136-87 in the finals.
This time, it was the fourth quarter that was decisive. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/curry-scores-43-to-beat-boston-warriors-tie-nba-finals-2-2/103-ef871bc7-72af-41c8-8eb2-680199938db7 | 2022-06-11T06:26:00 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/curry-scores-43-to-beat-boston-warriors-tie-nba-finals-2-2/103-ef871bc7-72af-41c8-8eb2-680199938db7 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Many the Pride Month events around Sacramento are kicking off for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020.
Here's a quick list of what to check out if you're looking to celebrate Pride close to home:
The two-day festival organized by the Sacramento LGBT Community Center will see the Capitol Mall on 7th Street turn into an LGBTQ+ village.
- Bars, vendors, and music stages featuring stars and drag queens start from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Founded in 1993, the film festival will be doing free online screenings on June 18 and 19 of their most popular films from past festivals. Click here to get your free tickets.
- The two films screened will be "Cloudburst" and "Big Eden."
The Divas of Disco with Davis Pride and the Davis Phoenix Coalition are hosting a rainbow skate night at Central Park on 401 C St., Davis in celebration of pride.
- From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, you can skate the night away and enter in a contest to win rainbow-colored or disco-themed gear.
Another organized collaboration between the Davis Phoenix Coalition and Davis Pride, a festival with two stages also at Central Park in Davis, will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday.
- The two stages will feature 25 entertainers, several vendors, and food trucks as well as everything else from drink booths to cultural presentations.
The junior college community is hosting three more Pride Month-themed events for the rest of June—including a paint party, speaker series and drive-thru swag bag pick-ups. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/2022-pride-month-events-around-sacramento/103-e559de8e-eb52-4e07-af18-2c110d67f90a | 2022-06-11T06:26:06 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/2022-pride-month-events-around-sacramento/103-e559de8e-eb52-4e07-af18-2c110d67f90a |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man accused of killing a 17-year-old beloved student in Sacramento back in 2020 was sentenced Friday, and ABC10 was there as the mother of Jaylen Betschart addressed the courtroom in an emotional plea for justice.
“Calling Jaylen multiple times with no answer was bone-chilling," said Jaylen's mother Heather Douglas.
Loved ones packed the courtroom wearing matching shirts in a show of solidarity for the family still trying to make sense of the unthinkable.
“I battle with depression daily," she said. "There are times I isolate myself and cry for hours because I can’t believe my only child is gone.”
17-year-old Jaylen was found shot and killed in his car. It crashed into a light pole on Jackson Road and Florin Perkins Road.
After reviewing several security cameras, investigators say Curtis Slaton was chasing the young victim down Jackson Road just before shots were fired.
Even after being found guilty of first-degree murder, Slaton maintained his innocence, but the judge made one thing clear.
“Your denial is just too much for me," said Judge Maryanne G. Gilliard. "I think the evidence, in this case, was overwhelming. It was overwhelming”
After hearing from a series of family and friends who urged the judge to hand down the maximum sentence, she delivered her verdict.
“25 years to life, plus life in prison without the possibility of parole," said Judge Gilliard.
Slaton did not speak during his sentencing, but his attorney says they plan to appeal. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/jaylen-betschart-mother-heather-douglas-speaks-during-sentencing-of-curtis-slaton/103-379a2dc8-648e-4ba7-9335-c06eee75fc3c | 2022-06-11T06:26:12 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/jaylen-betschart-mother-heather-douglas-speaks-during-sentencing-of-curtis-slaton/103-379a2dc8-648e-4ba7-9335-c06eee75fc3c |
Gate City Bank promotion
Amanda Brandenburger has been promoted to personal banking supervisor at Gate City Bank. She previously served as a senior customer service representative.
Brandenburger graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2018, earning her degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing.
Air Medical promotes Dockter
Ashley Dockter has been promoted to chief flight nurse by Bismarck Air Medical.
She has been a part-time flight registered nurse for the past six years with the company. Dockter has also recently worked as a travel emergency RN. Her experience ranges from catheterization lab, ICU and to emergency trauma.
Thompson promoted
Missy Thompson has been named chief operating officer by Bravera Wealth.
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Thompson assists the president/CEO in reaching the company’s strategic initiatives and promotes a collaborative environment to leverage opportunities as it relates to all entities of Bravera. She also retains her duties as safety and soundness officer. Thompson has been with Bravera for 10 years.
Highway Patrol promotion
Lt. Luke Hendrickson has been promoted to captain and will serve as the North Dakota Highway Patrol administrative services division commander.
Hendrickson joined the Highway Patrol after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology from North Dakota State University in 2002. He attended the Highway Patrol Academy, graduating in October 2003. He most recently served as the southwest regional commander.
Sanford recognition
Sanford Health in the Bismarck region awarded Soaring to Excellence awards to employees and a department for their dedication to providing excellent care for their patients and communities.
Recipients are Taylor Unruh, BSN, RN, Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse; Krystle Cremer, BSN, RN, Florence Nightingale Professional Nurse; Taylor Privratsky, BSN, RN, Star Performance Nurse; Gina Pich, BSN, RN, ONC, New Knowledge, Innovations and Improvements Nurse; Kaleb Kirby, BSN, RN, TCRN, CCRN, CMC, CSC, Exemplary Professional Practice Nurse; Erik Lynn, MSN, RN, Structural Empowerment Nurse; Becky Stroh, BSN, RN, CCDS, Transformational Leadership Nurse; Miranda Harvey, BSN, RN, SCRN, Distinguished Wisdom Keeper Nurse; Barb Nies, MSN, MMGT, RN, OCN, Jan Kamphuis Spirit of Nursing Leadership Professional Nurse Award; David Field, MD, Friend of Nursing Individual; Greg Fritz, RPh, Friend of Nursing Individual; anesthesia, Friend of Nursing Department.
Agent achieves
Dave Berger, Mandan, has been awarded Property and Casualty Agent of the Year for 2021 by Farmers Union Insurance.
This award is given to the top-performing property and casualty agent in North Dakota based on new business production and customer service appreciation.
Kunz elected to NDCF board
Vicki Kunz, Bismarck, has been elected chair to serve a one-year term on the North Dakota Community Foundation Board. Kunz is a retired insurance risk manager at MDU Resources Group, Inc.
Submit businesspeople and business digest items to businessbeat@bismarcktribune.com. Deadline for submissions is noon Tuesday. | https://bismarcktribune.com/business/local/businesspeople---june-11-2022/article_c44f6026-e285-11ec-92c5-53336b69be63.html | 2022-06-11T06:30:26 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/business/local/businesspeople---june-11-2022/article_c44f6026-e285-11ec-92c5-53336b69be63.html |
The Interstate 94 west Exit 156 ramp in Bismarck will be temporarily closed due to bridge maintenance on Monday.
The work is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to the state Transportation Department. Motorists should plan to use an alternate route at Exit 153 during that time.
For more information on road conditions across North Dakota, call 511 or go to travel.dot.nd.gov. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/i-94-exit-ramp-in-bismarck-to-temporarily-close-monday/article_9e6aae9e-e8d7-11ec-8cfe-3769f5409ab7.html | 2022-06-11T06:31:09 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/i-94-exit-ramp-in-bismarck-to-temporarily-close-monday/article_9e6aae9e-e8d7-11ec-8cfe-3769f5409ab7.html |
Is Headwaters Legacy Act 'far-sighted' or 'federal overreach'?
For the past two years, Sen. Jon Tester has led an effort to extend federal protections to some of the most loved free-flowing rivers and streams in Montana.
If signed into law, Tester’s “Montana Headwaters Legacy Act” would add segments of the Yellowstone, Madison and Gallatin rivers to the nation’s list of Wild and Scenic Rivers. Additionally, portions of 17 smaller streams including the Smith River, Hyalite Creek and the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone would gain federal protections prohibiting dam construction on their protected segments and would limit new development, grazing and timber harvests within a quarter mile of their shores. Such a designation would also place limitations on the size of float trips going down a river at any one time, both for the numbers of boats and times between trip launches.
In total, the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act would expand federal protections to 377 additional miles of rivers and streams, nearly doubling the total already protected in Montana under federal law.
“Preserving Montana’s most iconic rivers is critical to growing our $7.1 billion outdoor economy and ensuring Montana remains the last best place for decades to come,” Tester said in a recent news release. “This legislation was built by a broad coalition of Montana stakeholders and will guarantee that our natural treasures will be enjoyed by the next generations of young Montanans, and untouched by special interests for years to come.”
The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act is endorsed by a coalition of conservation, outfitting and recreation organizations, including the Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Montana Outfitters and Guides Association and the Fishing Outfitters Association of Montana.
However, support for Tester’s Montana Headwaters Legacy Act is not unanimous. During a recent hearing before the Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests and Mining Montana Sen. Steve Daines said he had reservations about the bill and submitted letters from organizations such as NorthWestern Energy and the United Property Owners of Montana in opposition to the Act.
“In the past we’ve seen such designations hinder and delay aquatic restoration, grazing, fuels management projects which is why legislation such as this should be pursued carefully,” Daines said. “This past year I’ve received a lot of input on this proposal including a petition from over 170 concerned landowners and growing, county commissioners, irrigators and other stakeholders who are opposed to it.”
The Montana Headwaters Legacy Act is an outgrowth of the “Wild and Scenic Rivers Act” of 1968. Sponsored by Idaho Senator Frank Church and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was a cornerstone of the federal government’s response to growing public concern over environmental degradation in the U.S. Other landmark legislation of that era includes the Wilderness Act of 1964, the Clean Air Acts of 1963 and 1967, and the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
As originally drafted in 1968 only eight rivers were designated as Wild and Scenic, with an additional 20 more designated as “Study Rivers” for possible future inclusion within the WSR Act. None were in Montana.
Today there are 226 national wild and scenic rivers in 40 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, totaling more than 13,412 miles. That total accounts for little more than one-quarter of one percent of the nation's rivers.
However, Montana has lagged behind the national average.
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was first applied to Montana rivers in 1976, when three segments of the Flathead River and a 149-mile section of the Upper Missouri River were added to the Act. Forty-two years later Senators Tester and Daines collaborated in the successful effort to have a 20-mile segment of East Rosebud Creek in southeast Montana added to the list. As it stands today, 388 miles of five Montana rivers and streams are designated wild and scenic, accounting for approximately two-tenths of one percent of the state’s 169,829 river miles. Tester’s bill would nearly double that total.
As currently written, the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act would extend protections to sections of 20 rivers and streams within three geographic areas: the Upper Yellowstone Watershed located in the Absaroka/Beartooth region north of Yellowstone National Park, the Missouri Headwaters Region in the Gallatin Range southwest of Bozeman, and the Upper Missouri Watershed in the Little Belt Mountains. That region, closest to northcentral Montana, includes a 24-mile segment of the Smith River extending upstream from its confluence with Deep Creek, and a 21-mile segment of Tenderfoot Creek extending upstream from its confluence with the Smith to Iron Mines Creek.
Support or opposition to the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act largely hinges upon two divergent perspectives. It’s either a far-sighted attempt to ensure that, in a time of expanding development, these streams’ scenic, recreational and wildlife habitat qualities will be preserved for future generations – or it's an example of federal overreach that will ultimately aid environmentalist efforts to block grazing, aquatic restoration, and fuels management.
“Wild and Scenic designations would mean that public access and many traditional uses of these rivers continue, but would ensure that these waterways remain undammed, wild, clean and free flowing, forever,” a letter of support from the Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers states. “There's no doubt that this level of protection would benefit Montana’s $7.1 billion outdoor recreation industry while securing some of the most iconic stretches of river in the state for current and future generations.
"Anyone who has floated the Smith, fished the Madison, camped along the Taylor Fork or hunted within earshot of Hyalite Creek can understand the need and the desire to protect these undammed waterways.”
“Senator Tester’s political career has been centered around creating wilderness, eliminating all motorized recreation and access to Montana’s public lands, this time going after 20 of our rivers,” says a letter from the Montana Snowmobile Association. “While the restrictions imposed on these 20 rivers is bad enough, this Act can be used to unfairly restrict operations such as farming, ranching, and industries such as logging and mining near smaller tributaries that eventually flow into these rivers listed in the Montana Headwaters Legacy Act.” | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/montana-headwaters-legacy-act-sparks-senate-controversy-yellowstone-us-wild-and-scenic-rivers-act/65359894007/ | 2022-06-11T07:33:34 | 1 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2022/06/10/montana-headwaters-legacy-act-sparks-senate-controversy-yellowstone-us-wild-and-scenic-rivers-act/65359894007/ |
Seeking to lower gasoline prices, the Biden Administration temporarily authorized year-round sale of E15 – fuel containing up to 15% ethanol, alcohol produced from plants.
Now Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is asking to make that permanent.
He sent a letter Friday to Michael Regan, administrator of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, seeking a permanent waiver of the EPA standard.
Gas prices have sharply spiked worldwide due to several factors: the normal summer travel season, reviving as COVID-19 wanes; limited refinery capacity; and a cutback in purchases of Russian oil in reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
On Friday, fuel price-tracker GasBuddy.com reported the nationwide average price for gasoline passed $5 per gallon for the first time ever, up 66 cents in the previous month.
The lowest prices for regular gas in the Dayton-Miami Valley region ranged from $4.89 in Montgomery County to $5.02 in Miami County, according to GasBuddy.
Many fuel emission standards are set by the federal Clean Air Act, passed in 1963. It last saw major amendments in 1990, allowing sale of fuel containing up to 10% ethanol. But E15 was not made in the U.S. at the time and so was not covered by its standards.
The federal government partially authorized the sale of E15 in 2011. It does burn cleaner than gasoline containing less ethanol, reducing some kinds of air pollution, but in hot weather E15 also produces more ground-level smog. Its sale is generally prohibited during the “summer ozone season,” from June 1 to September 15.
Other states, farm and biofuel groups have sought permanent permission to sell E15 year-round for several years. In 2019 the Trump Administration eliminated the E15 restriction, but a federal court reversed that in July 2021.
The EPA can grant temporary emergency fuel supply waivers to sell it, and that’s what has been done by President Joe Biden’s order on April 12 in hopes of lowering gas prices.
“Your emergency waiver has provided uninterrupted access to E-15 this summer,” DeWine wrote to Regan.
He asked that the waiver become permanent beginning in the summer of 2023.
As part of sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and it allies are cutting back on buying Russian oil and pressuring other countries to do the same. Oil and gas exports provide a third to half of the Russian government’s revenue. The U.S. bought only about 3% of its oil from Russia, but many European countries depended heavily on Russian oil and natural gas. Those cutbacks are driving up fuel prices worldwide, according to GasBuddy.
“In addition, U.S. refining capacity has fallen by some 1 million barrels per day over the last three years,” GasBuddy reported.
A half-dozen U.S. fuel refineries closed in 2020, leaving a refining capacity of 18.1 million barrels of crude oil per day, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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A New Jersey mother is grieving the loss of her toddler while struggling to find answers into how she may have died, after seeing her off at day care just hours earlier.
Just on Sunday, 21-month-old Vanessa Camila Gomez was exploring her world as any carefree toddler would. Her mother, Isabel Negrete, said that Vanessa was their miracle baby, after she had her last child nearly 20 years ago.
"I just can't tell you how happy she was, never cries," Negrete said.
But after dropping her child off at a day care in Clifton, Negrete got a call every parent fears, as the staff told her they were giving CPR to her child. Vanessa was taken to the hospital, and her mother rushed there from work — only to learn the unimaginable.
"They just tell me, 'We can't, she's gone,'" the mother told NBC New York.
The devastated family is seeking answers, but they claim that the story from Step by Step Day Care doesn't add up.
"They told me she was sleeping...so they tried to grab her, and the body was loose," Negrete said.
However, screenshots the mother took of the app the day care uses to keep parents updated throughout the day tells a different story. The photos of the app show little Vanessa woke up from her nap, and had a wet diaper rough 40 minutes before the staff called her mother.
"Now in the app, doesn't appear that information, it's erased," Negrete said. "So I just want to know what happened between 2:30 to 3:15 that they called me."
After several attempts to contact the day care center, a worker who did not share his name answered the phone.
"You know that I can't say much, everything is under investigation," the man said.
Clifton police and the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office did not return requests for comment, but the family's attorney saod that the day care has failed to turn over surveillance video from inside the facility to police.
Step by Step Day Care has not been accused of any wrongdoing. Determining a cause of death could take months., all while the grieving parents must wait to find out what happened to their baby girl.
"She was healthy, she never had no health problems...and now I'm in the process of the funeral and everything," Negrete said. "We can't believe we dropped her off and she's gone."
Negrete said she's never had any previous issues with the day care and Vanessa seemed happy there. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-family-desperate-for-answers-after-toddlers-mysterious-death-at-day-care/3730109/ | 2022-06-11T09:01:11 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nj-family-desperate-for-answers-after-toddlers-mysterious-death-at-day-care/3730109/ |
Those gray clouds that convened here Friday evening seemed unlikely to conceal the day’s true identity: the eve of mid-June, a time of meteorological blessings and beauty.
With the summertime bane of high humidity seemingly banished, Friday offered the soft comforts of sunlit hours spent beneath blue skies amid breezes that beguiled with the promise of warm mid-June delight.
Lest anyone quibble, Friday, with its 82-degree high, did open the gate to mid-June, the dazzling time between the month’s first 10 days and its last 10.
But arithmetic aside, Friday’s feel and look said it all.
That look included a sun beaming from a neck-craning noontime height. While each of us may cast a long metaphorical shadow, the sun’s elevation meant our actual noontime shadow is now near the year’s shortest. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/friday-gave-a-warm-bright-and-delightfully-dry-start-to-mid-june/2022/06/10/de9ae3e0-e912-11ec-b037-e344f38e0a4f_story.html | 2022-06-11T09:02:19 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/friday-gave-a-warm-bright-and-delightfully-dry-start-to-mid-june/2022/06/10/de9ae3e0-e912-11ec-b037-e344f38e0a4f_story.html |
In a classroom with a group of 12 children, Joe Jordan, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne, announced a “momentous occasion” for the group.
Kagera Advancement Inc. – a local health and education nonprofit initiative for children in Tanzania – is partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs to support a clinic and school in the East African country.
In addition to the collaboration, Kagera also donated $10,000 to the local after-school program.
Mulokozi Lugakingira, Fort Wayne oral surgeon, started Kagera in 2016 with his wife, Kos, to give back to Tanzania, where he is originally from. Now, he said, they believe their foundation has grown enough to give back to local organizations through collaboration and donation.
“It feels amazing,” Kos Lugakingira said, “for us to be able to give back to the boys and girls. This is a dream.”
The group of 12 children will work as ambassadors for the local Boys & Girls Clubs, helping Kagera raise money for supplies for the school in Tanzania.
David Haruna, 10, is one of the ambassadors and is excited to take part in the partnership. He is originally from Africa.
“At my school when I was still in Nigeria, we didn’t have computers, we didn’t have a library, we didn’t have books to follow along with the teacher,” David said. “I was really happy to hear (money the local children plan to raise) was going to the schools and going to the kids.”
David and another ambassador, Angelique Taylor, 10, said their group is going to work with Kagera to raise $500 for new supplies at the Tanzanian school.
“I got very inspired, and I love the idea,” Angelique said. “They don’t have libraries, books or computers, and I feel really bad for them. … I want to give them an opportunity to go to college and become great, successful people. I’m really glad we get to be part of this.”
Jordan is excited to support work in another country.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne is lucky to live in this community,” he said. “We have a generous, caring community.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/boys-girls-clubs-of-fort-wayne-announces-new-partnership/article_0c5a2a6c-e8fe-11ec-9ff3-6b34db7371b7.html | 2022-06-11T09:26:55 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/boys-girls-clubs-of-fort-wayne-announces-new-partnership/article_0c5a2a6c-e8fe-11ec-9ff3-6b34db7371b7.html |
The Allen County commissioners are not ready to dole out the $73 million the county received in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds about a year ago.
The COVID-19 relief dollars can be used to respond to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, provide hazard pay for employees, replace revenue lost due to the pandemic, and make needed investments in water, sewer or broadband infrastructure. The money has to be allocated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.
Scott Schroeder, Marion Township trustee and Poe Township Fire Department chief, asked the commissioners Friday for an update on a request the Allen County Fire Chiefs Association made May 6 for operational costs.
Schroeder said he wanted to make sure they didn’t need any additional information. Commissioner Nelson Peters said the request was not being ignored.
“I think we do want to do something,” Peters said. “We want to better understand amongst ourselves what that something looks like.”
Allen County Auditor Nick Jordan has asked the fire departments and townships whether some of the available funds could be repurposed.
Schroeder said looking at fund balances doesn’t tell the departments’ financial status.
“When you research that number,” Schroeder said, “it doesn’t give the information of how it’s encumbered already for other projects.”
Schroeder used the department’s cumulative fund as an example. It has a $300,000 balance, but most of the money is earmarked for needs, such as building renovations and the replacement of a 15-year-old vehicle.
The Poe fire chief suggested fire chiefs share financial information so the commissioners can see the full picture of the departments’ budgets.
Peters said the commissioners are still working on the right way to use the federal funds.
The Allen County Council approved a request from the commissioners in April to allocate $5 million of the American Rescue Plan Act money for infrastructure. However, the commissioners have yet to approve specific infrastructure projects for the funding.
“The good news is that we haven’t really spent anything out of our ARPA funding yet because we are trying to formulate a strategy,” Peters said. “The bad news is that we haven’t spent anything out of our ARPA fund because we are trying to formulate a strategy.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/commissioners-not-ready-to-spend-73-million/article_1b1ec894-e8fb-11ec-82b9-272e4e032a2b.html | 2022-06-11T09:27:01 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/commissioners-not-ready-to-spend-73-million/article_1b1ec894-e8fb-11ec-82b9-272e4e032a2b.html |
The local jail’s population has continued to decrease as county officials prepare for a federal court hearing next week, the Allen County commissioners said Friday.
U.S. District Court Judge Damon Leichty said March 31 in response to a lawsuit that the Allen County Jail is chronically overcrowded and understaffed, leading to numerous problems that have threatened and caused inmates’ injuries.
The county commissioners were required to file short-term and long-term plans on May 16 to meet the judge’s permanent injunction, which requires officials to maintain a safe environment at the jail and to have sufficient staffing for adequate supervision.
The injunction also requires inmates be given three, one-hour recreation periods a week, which is expected to be expanded to five periods a week once a long-term solution is implemented.
The plaintiffs in the case – including inmate Vincent Morris, who initially filed the lawsuit, and the American Civil Liberties Union – filed a response May 23 that said the county’s submitted plans are insufficient.
Leichty is expected to give his opinion at a hearing Thursday. The hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Wayne Federal Building and Courthouse, 1300 S. Harrison St.
Commissioner Nelson Peters said the jail was below the maximum population of 732 inmates almost every day this week. The jail has 732 beds but averaged about 775 inmates between April 4 and May 6, court documents said. He did not release specific population figures during the weekly update.
“I just need to underscore the fact that there are a number of moving parts,” Peters said. “Our moving part happens to be as landlords of the jail and to make sure we have the adequate space and that sort of thing.”
The commissioners do not have direct oversight of how the jail is operated. That is handled by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department.
Advocates with Help Not Handcuffs have asked officials to address mental health concerns instead of building a new jail. The advocacy group planned to hold a second public session Tuesday on the alternative plan they want officials to consider, but the meeting was canceled as the plan will take longer to develop, Sean Collentine said.
Commissioner Rich Beck said they are still looking into possible solutions to help alleviate the jail’s mental health needs. Peters said county officials are working with state officials on potential funding sources to pay for additional mental health help for inmates.
Commissioner Therese Brown said the commissioners are focused on being community collaborators.
“Even if we don’t have direct oversight,” Brown said, “we are trying very hard to lead individuals collectively to a solution that may ultimately end up being a solution that will benefit not only Allen County but potentially the state of Indiana and other communities that are facing the same.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/commissioners-report-fewer-inmates-at-allen-county-jail/article_32307340-e903-11ec-b993-f3e32acf6b81.html | 2022-06-11T09:27:07 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/commissioners-report-fewer-inmates-at-allen-county-jail/article_32307340-e903-11ec-b993-f3e32acf6b81.html |
Two rallies calling for an end to violence are planned for downtown this afternoon.
March for Our Lives, a national movement, has planned marches today in Washington, D.C., and about 300 local communities, according to the organization’s website.
Local organizers have scheduled a gathering for noon to 2:30 p.m. in the Allen County Courthouse square. The rally is in support of the victims of last week’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
The group last rallied locally on March 24, 2018, one month after an armed gunman killed 17 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. That event was also mirrored in cities nationwide, when hundreds of thousands of teenagers and their supporters rallied, The Associated Press reported at the time.
March for Our Lives spells out its policy priorities on its website.
“This policy agenda is rooted in our community’s calls for safety, grounded in the perspectives of gun violence survivors and their families, and bolstered by robust policy analysis and conversation,” the statement reads. “It interweaves the underlying forces we believe fuel gun violence – gun glorification, political apathy, poverty, armed supremacy and our country’s mental health crisis – and points to specific policy priorities for our movement.”
Heal the Land members will meet at 12:15 p.m. in Freimann Square to pray for murder victims and their families, organizers said.
The local organization, founded more than a dozen years ago, conducts a prayer service at the site of each Fort Wayne homicide. Members will pray for 17 people today, a backlog that dates from last December.
“Each person will be acknowledged and prayed for personally,” the group said in an email announcement that included names, ages, dates of death and circumstances. Ten of the victims were younger than 25.
The public is welcome to join either of the events. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/downtown/two-local-march-for-our-lives-rallies-planned-for-today/article_ab9b2d02-e902-11ec-9173-6371e2a2cdba.html | 2022-06-11T09:27:14 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/downtown/two-local-march-for-our-lives-rallies-planned-for-today/article_ab9b2d02-e902-11ec-9173-6371e2a2cdba.html |
Fort Wayne/Allen County
County sees 399 more COVID cases
An additional 399 Allen County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 4, the local health department said Friday. That includes 170 confirmed cases and 229 probable, based on antigen.
That brings the county’s total to 106,999 confirmed coronavirus cases and 1,156 deaths.
County seeking broadband partnerThe Allen County Board of Commissioners is seeking a partnership with one or more broadband providers so it can apply to the Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure program.
Also referred to as MM, the Middle Mile program includes $1 billion for high-speed internet access funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law, a Friday news release said. The program will help reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas.
Middle Mile infrastructure broadly refers to the midsection of internet infrastructure that carries large amounts of data at high speeds over long distances. This program will also increase the resilience of internet infrastructure.
Letters of interest are due July 1 on the Allen County Broadband Task Force website, www.allencountybroadband.com. Questions can be directed to Zack Sand at Zack@sandstrategiesllc.com.
Area
DeKalb sheriff adding bike patrol
Two DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department deputies have graduated from a basic mountain bike officer course.
Zachary Kerley and Reed Hansen completed the course through the Fort Wayne Police Department, a Friday news release said. The deputies will launch the new DeKalb County Mountain Bike patrol.
The primary duties will be to patrol events such as Pickle Festival, ACD Festival, DeKalb County Fair and other special events in the county. Their assignments will overlap with road patrol, but their primary function will be to monitor the events they are assigned, the news release said.
The bicycles are electric motor-assisted and fully equipped with emergency lights, sirens and first-aid kits, the release said.
– Journal Gazette | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/metro-briefs-county-seeks-partner-to-request-broadband-expansion-funding/article_9c4d9286-e8d5-11ec-99b4-e3d59d90fb3a.html | 2022-06-11T09:27:20 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/metro-briefs-county-seeks-partner-to-request-broadband-expansion-funding/article_9c4d9286-e8d5-11ec-99b4-e3d59d90fb3a.html |
A “topping out” ceremony Friday marked a milestone in construction at Parkview Warsaw, where a $70 million investment will lead to expanded service.
During the morning ceremony, Weigand Construction crew members secured the project’s final steel beam, which Parkview Warsaw co-workers signed this week. Community leaders joined Parkview’s leaders and co-workers to celebrate, a news release said.
The facility will become the full-service Parkview Kosciusko Hospital when the project is completed in the summer of 2023.
The 88,000-square-foot addition is on the west side of Parkview Warsaw, which is currently an 86,000-square-foot outpatient facility with a standalone emergency room. The multimillion-dollar investment will bring several additional services to the community, including inpatient care, surgery and specialty clinics.
The property will also include a satellite clinic for the Parkview Cancer Institute.
The expansion is projected to create an additional 125 jobs, including clinical and non-clinical roles. Recruitment for those roles will begin closer to the 2023 opening. People interested in job opportunities can learn more about openings at parkview.com.
“Today, we are one step closer to making Parkview Kosciusko Hospital a reality, allowing us to better serve our patients with more comprehensive services,” Scott Gabriel, president of Parkview Whitley Hospital and Parkview Warsaw, said in a statement.
The new addition has three stories and a basement. The lower level will have cardiology and pulmonology, including rehab for both specialties, and nutrition services.
The first floor will include the Parkview Cancer Institute satellite clinic, a pharmacy, diabetes education services and an expansion of the current lab and emergency departments.
Surgical services will occupy the second floor and includes two operating suites and two procedure rooms. The third floor will house 24 inpatient rooms. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/parkview-celebrates-milestone-on-kosciusko-hospital-construction/article_da6851e0-e8f9-11ec-aa7f-733534943d77.html | 2022-06-11T09:27:26 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/parkview-celebrates-milestone-on-kosciusko-hospital-construction/article_da6851e0-e8f9-11ec-aa7f-733534943d77.html |
100 years ago
June 11, 1922: Authorities executed a search warrant at the Pekin soft drink parlor of "Ginger Kief," where they found 42 100-pound bags of granulated sugar stored in an upstairs room. The sugar was identified as being part of a shipment that had been stolen from a Northwestern railway merchandise car two weeks earlier.
75 years ago
June 11, 1947: The gates of the Fell Avenue Playground will swing open for the first time on June 16, when children will register for the summer's play. Children between the ages of 5 and 16 years old can enroll for the 10-week playground season. The playground would also be open from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
50 years ago
June 11, 1972: The McLean County Regional Planning Commission staff has been asked not to make recommendations or even appear before the county's Zoning Board of Appeals. Because of this, county planning staff instead went to Bloomington city officials with a recommendation to object to a proposed mobile home park.
25 years ago
June 11, 1997: Carle Clinic Association has established a Heart Disease Prevention Clinic in Urbana. Many of the clinic's services were already offered by Carle, though a heart disease support group was being added. Overall, officials said, the program should result in better coordination of programs, making them more accessible.
Compiled by Pantagraph staff | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-stolen-sugar-found-in-pekin/article_6fc45be4-e837-11ec-b4cf-7fd544ec6c68.html | 2022-06-11T10:56:16 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/100-years-ago-stolen-sugar-found-in-pekin/article_6fc45be4-e837-11ec-b4cf-7fd544ec6c68.html |
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