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A 23-year-old Midland man died after an accident Wednesday night in Martin County, according to the Department of Public Safety.
DPS reported Monday that Andrew Wade Hendriex was traveling northbound on his 2005 Yamaha motorcycle on Farm-to-Market Road 1208 at the “312 mile marker” around 11:47 p.m.
The motorcycle traveled into a curve in the roadway and Handriex lost control, according to DPS. That led to Hendriex coming off the motorcycle and striking a pole. He was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital but died there, according to DPS. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Midland-motorcyclist-dies-after-accident-in-17237949.php | 2022-06-13T19:36:48 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Midland-motorcyclist-dies-after-accident-in-17237949.php |
A 41-year-old Odessa man died Saturday after a collision on State Highway 176 in Martin County, according to the Department of Public Safety.
DPS reported Monday that Gabriel Lopez was driving a 2007 Nissan Altima south on Farm-to-Market Road 829 around 2:11 p.m. Saturday and “disregarded the stop sign at the intersection of State Highway 176. It was there that a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado – traveling east on SH 176 – struck the Nissan.
DPS reported that Lopez, who was wearing a seat belt, was transported to Midland Memorial Hospital but succumbed to his injuries. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Odessa-man-dies-after-Martin-Co-collision-17237994.php | 2022-06-13T19:36:54 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Odessa-man-dies-after-Martin-Co-collision-17237994.php |
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MOUNTAIN PINE, Ark. — An Arkansas man was found dead on Lake Ouachita on Sunday.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission confirmed that 30-year-old Benjamin Anderson was found by a dive team near Point 46 on the lake.
Officials say he was found around 3 p.m. on Sunday in about 35 feet of water.
Anderson was reportedly tubing without a life jacket before his body was found.
The University of Arkansas in Pine Bluff posted a tribute to Anderson, remembering him as the former quarterback of the Golden Lions.
"Anderson is a 2010 graduate of Parkview High. He graduated at the top of his class and received an academic and athletic scholarship at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Anderson was a four-year starter and letterman for the Golden Lions, where he set and broke all UAPB passing records. He graduated from UAPB in 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and Social. Your presence will be missed, and your memories will be treasured. Love you always, Forgetting you never. You were a tremendous friend, brother, son, student-athlete, coach, and teammate. Forever in our hearts, 11."
We will update this article with more information as it becomes available. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-man-found-dead-lake-ouachita/91-b2621269-c7e9-43f3-828c-e9469d591871 | 2022-06-13T19:38:57 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-man-found-dead-lake-ouachita/91-b2621269-c7e9-43f3-828c-e9469d591871 |
FORT SMITH, Ark. — The Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD) responded to a single-vehicle crash on the 3400 block of S 70th St. on Monday, June 13, at around 11:30 a.m.
Police say there are injuries reported but they are not expected to be life-threatening.
FSPD asks drivers to consider alternate routes if traveling through that area as delays are expected for the next hour or so.
Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.
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GREENWOOD, Ark. — Greenwood City officials announced they will be going around to homes with items piled up near trash bins asking if items outside of the residencies need to be picked up as trash or left for other purposes.
Items will not be picked up unless a response is given.
A ribbon will be left on residents' doors to signal the street department that they are good to pick up items.
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New details have emerged on the flood that forced the evacuation of all 35 floors of San Francisco's luxury residence, 33 Tehama, on June 3.
In a letter sent to residents by property manager Hines and reviewed by SFGATE, the company apologized to tenants for the upheaval before detailing what went wrong and when the building may be safe again.
"The cause of the flooding was a water main failure on the 35th floor, which serviced the fire sprinkler system," the letter, sent on Friday, read. "In the very brief time it took to identify and turn off the water source, an estimated 20,000 gallons of water, which is equivalent to an entire swimming pool, cascaded down through the building into elevator shafts, residential units, electrical rooms, and many other penetrations. This was simply catastrophic."
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection is currently investigating the tower, and released an inspection report that categorized the building as "unsafe." The report states that 95 of the 403 rental units have water damage.
That damage can be seen in a video shared on social media last week, showing water flooding stairwells and elevators.
Hines came under fire from frustrated tenants after the flood, with residents accusing the company of leaving evacuees in the dark. After evacuation orders came via loudspeaker on the afternoon of June 3, the displaced tenants were moved to two downtown hotels with a moment's notice. Two days later, residents who spoke with SFGATE said they were told to check out of the Hilton Union Square with no clear understanding of where they would be sent next.
"They're treating us like dogs," displaced resident Tyler Patterson told SFGATE. "We need reliable housing and notice to relocate."
"We understand that the lack of information and communication challenges only added stress and frustration," Hines acknowledged in their letter Friday.
Hines said that due to the extent of the damage, residents will not be able to return to the building until at least July 1. In the meantime they are being provided with hotel accommodations or a $300-a-day stipend.
"We know this news is extremely upsetting and will further complicate an already difficult situation," the letter read.
Opened in 2018 as part of the Transbay development that includes the Salesforce Tower, the 35-story residence offers co-working spaces, a game room, a spa-equipped, high-end gym and even an optional butler service called Hello Alfred that can take your clothes to the dry cleaner, take the dog for a walk or order takeout food.
Market-rate one and two-bedroom apartments in the building rent for anything from $3,500 to $16,000 a month. The building also houses 54 below market rate units. | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/details-emerge-on-the-flood-of-sf-tower-17238441.php | 2022-06-13T19:44:04 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/details-emerge-on-the-flood-of-sf-tower-17238441.php |
In this file photograph from the The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Former astronaut Mike Massimino smiles for a photograph during one of his two trips to space. Massimino will appear at the Lee County Library in Tupelo on Tuesday, June 14, to discuss his autobiography.
TUPELO • A man who has been to the stars will land at the Lee County Library Tuesday night.
Former NASA astronaut and author Mike Massimino, who twice traveled into space to help service the Hubble Space Telescope, will speak tonight as part of the latest entry in the Lee County Library’s long-running Helen Foster Lecture Series on June 14.
The program, which is free for everyone, will begin at 7 p.m.
Massimino is expected to discuss his 2016 autobiography and New York Times bestseller, “Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe.”
A native of New York, Massimino graduated from MIT in 1992 and then went to work at McDonnell Douglas Aerospace in Houston, Texas, as a research engineer. In 1996, NASA selected him as an astronaut candidate, and he reported to the Johnson Space Center for training, according to biographical information posted to NASA’s website.
Massimino is a veteran of two space flights: STS-109 Columbia in March 2002 and STS-125 Atlantis in May 2009, both missions to service the Hubble Space Telescope. According to NASA, he has logged 571 hours and 47 minutes in space and a cumulative total of 30 hours and 4 minutes of spacewalking.
The veteran astronaut was originally scheduled to appear at the Tupelo-based library on April 5, but the event was postponed because of an “unexpected illness,” according to Lee-Itawamba Library System Director Jeff Tomlinson.
Made possible by an endowment fund created by its namesake, former librarian and chairman of the Lee County Library Board of Trustees Helen Foster, the Helen Foster Lecture Series has invited a myriad of authors, artists, journalists and others to the Tupelo-based library over the decades. Past guests have included National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, former William Morris Agency head Sam Haskell, nationally syndicated columnist Rheta Grimsley Johnson and bestselling author John Grisham. | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/veteran-astronaut-mike-massimino-to-speak-at-lee-county-library-tuesday/article_039106da-45fe-5b24-b25b-af9a3a3e3c1c.html | 2022-06-13T19:47:26 | 0 | https://www.djournal.com/news/local/veteran-astronaut-mike-massimino-to-speak-at-lee-county-library-tuesday/article_039106da-45fe-5b24-b25b-af9a3a3e3c1c.html |
HANOVER, Pa. — Note: The video is from Dec. 22, 2021.
An Adams County woman has died of injuries sustained in a home invasion more than five months ago, the York County Coroner's Office said Monday.
Barbara Laughman, 79, sustained critical injuries on Dec. 22, 2021, when David Schaffer forced his way inside her Green Springs Road home in Berwick Township, Adams County and attacked her and her husband, according to York County Coroner Pamela Gay.
Schaffer was eventually shot and killed by Laughman's husband, who had retrieved a gun from his bedroom while Schaffer assaulted his wife.
Barbara Laughman sustained critical injuries in the attack, and succumbed to them on June 10 at an Encompass Health facility in York County, according to Gay.
Her cause of death was determined to be complications due to multiple blunt force trauma, and the manner of death a homicide, Gay said.
The home invasion and Schaffer's death remain under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, according to Gay. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/adams-county-home-invasion-death-investigation/521-7c5b61ac-0732-48b5-8622-82f70c755167 | 2022-06-13T20:00:55 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/adams-county/adams-county-home-invasion-death-investigation/521-7c5b61ac-0732-48b5-8622-82f70c755167 |
EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. — Editor's note: The above video is from May 2021.
The tractor trailer truck driver charged in a crash that killed two Lancaster County siblings in East Petersburg last year is now in back in Central Pennsylvania to face trial after being extradited from Florida, according to police.
Cesar Torres, 38, of Pembroke Pines, Florida, is being held in Lancaster County Prison after being taken into custody by the Broward County Sheriff's Office in April, shortly after a warrant for his arrest was issued by Northern Lancaster County Regional Police.
Torres is charged with two counts each of homicide by vehicle and involuntary manslaughter in connection to a May 22, 2021 crash that killed siblings Brandie and Leonard Kasper of Mount Joy, police say.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Main Street and Graystone Road in East Petersburg.
The Kaspers were traveling in a pickup truck that was struck by a tractor trailer driven by Torres at the intersection. The siblings were pronounced dead at the scene of the fiery crash, which engulfed both vehicles, police said.
Torres was not injured in the crash, according to police.
After a lengthy investigation that included a crash reconstruction, charges were filed against Torres for his alleged role in the crash, police say.
In addition to the vehicular homicide and involuntary manslaughter charges, Torres also faces summary offenses of failure to stop at a red signal and driving at a safe speed, according to police.
After being transferred to Lancaster County from Florida, Torres was committed to Lancaster County Prison on June 7, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cesar-torres-vehicular-homicide-brandie-leonard-kasper-east-petersburg/521-7cf800b0-a925-4792-8c94-bbe483a5233e | 2022-06-13T20:01:01 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cesar-torres-vehicular-homicide-brandie-leonard-kasper-east-petersburg/521-7cf800b0-a925-4792-8c94-bbe483a5233e |
CALIFORNIA, USA — This story was originally published by CalMatters.
If you need an example of just how befuddling California’s top-two primary system can be, consider the case of the $50,000 mailer sent to voters across 13 California counties in early June.
The mailer’s message: In the crowded race for a state Senate district that sprawls from Modesto to Truckee to the Owens Valley, the only “Democratic choice” — the one with a “progressive agenda” — was local labor leader Tim Robertson, not school administrator Marie Alvarado-Gil.
“We Trust Only Tim Robertson,” the mailer blared in large type.
There’s nothing unusual about campaign material touting one Democratic candidate over another. Except that this one was funded by a Republican. And not just any Republican, but GOP state Senate leader Sen. Scott Wilk.
There were six Republican candidates running in that central Sierra district, but none were the beneficiaries of Wilk’s outside political spending. Nor were any championed by another independent expenditure committee that poured $17,000 behind Democratic Party-endorsed Robertson after receiving nearly $50,000 from Wilk’s account.
Though ballots are still being tallied at registrar’s offices across the district, now it’s clear what Wilk was trying to do.
In the Republican-leaning 4th state Senate district, 59% of voters in the most recent count checked their ballots for one of the half-dozen GOP candidates. But they diced up the vote into smaller slivers. The two Democrats, Robertson and Alvarado-Gil, only got 22% and 19% of the vote, respectively. But that was enough to put them in first and second place as of Sunday.
The top Republican, former U.S. Rep. George Radanovich, is barely ahead of two others at 17% and insists the race is far from over. “We fully expect to be in the runoff,” said campaign manager Joe Yocca. “There are plenty of votes still left.” (In the nine counties completely in the district, about 163,000 ballots have been counted, with an estimated 62,000 to go.)
Under California’s unusual top-two primary system, all candidates are listed on the same ballot and only the first- and second-place winners move on to the November general election, regardless of party affiliation.
By backing Robertson and knocking Alvarado-Gil as insufficiently progressive, Wilk was trying to concentrate the district’s Democratic voters on one candidate, thus pushing the second Democrat’s support beneath that of at least one Republican.
If the current results hold, he failed.
Wilk said he decided to fund the mailer after seeing “scary” polling numbers a couple weeks before the June 7 primary suggesting that the Republican candidates were at risk of cannibalizing the GOP vote. Earlier in the year, he tried to persuade some of those Republicans to drop out to avert exactly this scenario, he said.
But by early June, it was too late. One strategy would be to pick a favorite Republican and spend money to persuade right-of-center voters to get behind them. But that went against a promise Wilk said he made not to put his “thumb on the scale” for any one of the Republicans.
So, as a last resort, he tried putting his thumb on the scale for a Democrat.
Comparing the results to those early polling numbers, Wilk said Robertson’s vote share ticked up slightly. “So it worked a little bit, but obviously it didn’t work enough,” he said.
Oddly enough, the California Democratic Party also landed on the same strategy in the final weeks of the campaign. It spent roughly $50,000 boosting Robertson, believing that Alvarado-Gil was already safely in the top two. That Wilk seized on the same approach hoping to achieve the opposite outcome either speaks to a strategic miscalculation or terrifically bad luck.
“When you’re in the minority, you gotta think outside the box a little bit,” Wilk told CalMatters.
Wilk may have messed up, and too many Republicans may have entered the race. But in a broader sense, the upside-down results are the product of California’s decade-long experiment with a nonpartisan primary system — the top two.
Approved by voters in 2010 and rolled out for the first time statewide two years later, the system has changed state politics in many of the ways that its proponents promised at the time — and a few ways that they didn’t.
As supporters of the system claim, it’s offered an avenue for moderate members of both parties to amass more political power in the Legislature, while also giving “no party preference” voters — Californians who don’t belong to any party at all — a chance to participate in every major stage of the electoral process.
The ascendancy of the “Mod Caucus” — “a whole cohort of centrist Democrats” in the state Legislature — is thanks in part to the top two, said Dan Schnur, who worked as spokesperson for Republican Gov. Pete Wilson and the late Sen. John McCain of Arizona, before leaving the GOP and becoming an independent.
Political polarization remains, and sometimes the system produces odd results, but “I think it might be unfair to ask one political reform to solve all problems,” he said.
Supporters also assured voters that the top two would increase voter participation overall by engaging a broader range of voters, not just partisans. The truth is a bit of a mixed bag: Political independents can now freely participate in the primary, but many partisan voters are turned off if top-of-the-ticket races don’t include a member of their party. And there’s no evidence that non-voters are drawn to the polls by the state’s primary system, even while a series of other changes have made it much easier to register to vote. The percentage of eligible Californians who are registered to vote, at 85%, is the highest in 68 years. And since 2020, ballots have been mailed to every registered voter.
Still, like any electoral system, it’s not without its drawbacks. Critics say it too regularly produces head-scratching outcomes, like the apparent result in Senate District 4; limits voter choice; makes primary races more expensive and thus dependent on big spending by special interest groups; and is uniquely ripe for well-funded “shenanigans.”
Theory versus practice
In an old-fashioned partisan primary, Democrats and Republicans vote in separate elections, and the winners secure a spot on the general election ballot. The critique of that arrangement, made forcefully by supporters of top two, is that any candidate hoping to make it past the primary has to appeal to the party’s base. Those voters disproportionately occupy the ideological extremes, the argument goes, so partisan primaries lead to more extreme candidates and officeholders, which leads to gridlock.
“We have hyperpartisan on one side, hyperpartisan on the other, and we can never come together to do the people’s business in California,” then-Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado, the man responsible for putting top two on the ballot, told voters in 2010.
By putting all candidates on the same ballot where they have to compete for votes across the ideological spectrum, top two encourages politicians to move toward the political center, the argument goes.
Since most legislative and congressional districts in California are overwhelmingly Democratic, the top two candidates in many districts are likely to be two Democrats — often a progressive and a moderate. And that gives voters in those districts a more meaningful choice that better reflects that district’s political preferences.
Or as FiveThirtyEight founder Nate Silver explained as California was considering the change, if every state helds its primaries this way, “we’d have a Senate full of Susan Collinses — and Joe Liebermans,” referring to two New England moderates.
That’s the theory. A decade into California’s electoral experiment, not everyone thinks it’s worked so well in practice.
In last week’s primary, the fantastically expensive five-way competition to be state controller resulted in a victory for Republican Lanhee Chen and, it appears, progressive Democrat Malia Cohen. Steve Glazer, among the most conservative Democrats in the state Senate who could serve as poster boy for the top two, didn’t make the cut. The polarized outcome more or less reflects what one might expect from a partisan primary.
Likewise, in the races for governor and attorney general, voters in November will not see the liberal Democratic incumbents square off against moderate Democrats or independents, but against long-shot Republicans.
After legislative primaries in Democratic strongholds in Sacramento, Hayward, Inglewood and San Diego, voters will see two Democrats square off in November. But from San Mateo to Milpitas to San Luis Opisbo; from Palmdale to Moreno Valley; from Norwalk to Anaheim, many of the state’s solidly blue legislative districts eschewed picking Democrats in the top two, instead opting for traditional partisan standoffs pitting a Democrat versus a sacrificial Republican.
“This system is not delivering on all the promises of providing opportunity for middle-ground candidates,” said Rob Stutzman, a GOP consultant who has run campaigns for moderate Republicans and political independents.
But Alvarado-Gil, one of the apparent top two Democratic finishers in the Senate District 4, considers herself a “middle-ground candidate.” A charter school administrator who described herself as a “proponent of less government,” she seems as surprised as anyone in the California political establishment at her success.
“I’m on quite the ride right now,” she said in a phone interview. “I don’t know if there’s a word to describe this other than, ‘Wow!’”
Alvarado-Gil said it wasn’t until two weeks before the primary that she heard from a politically-connected friend that she was polling surprisingly well for a candidate with less than $10,000 in her campaign account and no — literally zero — endorsements. When the Wilk-funded mailer attacking her landed in her mailbox, she knew her success in the polls was no mere rumor.
“I was just thrilled because they had a great picture of me,” she said.
Now that the results are in, she acknowledged the “paradox” of the apparent double-Democratic win in a district where Republicans outnumber Democratic voters by more than three percentage points and where Donald Trump narrowly defeated Joe Biden in 2020.
“I have many Republican friends, and I am willing to earn the vote of Republicans who believe that a moderate representing their district is a solid choice,” she said.
Robertson, the Democrat in first place so far, declined to comment in detail on the results or on Wilk’s involvement, saying that he is focused on his own campaign.
Shutout dread
The fate that apparently befell Republicans in Senate District 4 isn’t especially novel in California. Almost every year, the prospect of one party getting shut out from the November ballot, because an overabundance of candidates splits the primary vote, sends activists and political strategists into flights of panic.
In 2018, the terror was on the Democratic side. With hordes of fresh-faced candidates motivated to run in competitive congressional seats by a shared distaste for then-President Trump, party leaders warned of an “overpopulation problem.” In the end, the fear was overblown. Democratic candidates made it to the top two in all seven of the California congressional seats targeted that year — and went on to flip them all.
In fact, it was the GOP that suffered a surprise shutout that June when Democrats claimed first and second in a toss-up Assembly district in San Diego — thanks to an overly crowded Republican field and some last minute Dem-friendly misinformation about the top GOP candidate.
In 2020, it was Democrats’ turn to crowd themselves out of a possible legislative victory. Five little-known liberals entered the field against two Republicans in an Assembly district in Southern California. The two Republicans came first and second, despite securing less than half the total vote.
No wonder that back in 2010, both major political parties, preferring to have more influence over the candidates who run under their banners, found common ground in opposing the top-two measure. California’s smaller parties also opposed the idea, as did some political independents, who argued — correctly it turns out that — that in the vast majority of cases the top two slots will be monopolized by Democrats and Republicans.
With 10 years of California election data to work with — plus the experiences of Washington and Nebraska, also top-two states — the top-two system does seem to result in the election of more moderate candidates, but only by a bit.
“It’s not that it doesn’t have that effect, it’s just pretty small,” said Eric McGhee, a political scientist and researcher at the Public Policy Institute of California. “It’s not going to get us back to the 1970s or something,” an era with much more ideological overlap between Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
One complication that McGhee found is that voters often have a difficult time distinguishing between different ideological factions within the same party, so centrist candidates don’t always prevail even in districts where they would be expected to win.
“It’s asking a lot of the typical voter,” said McGhee.
Voters seem to like the system anyway. A statewide PPIC poll conducted in May found that 62% of likely voters say top two has been “mostly a good thing” for California.
The new lawn sign
But as voters have grown accustomed to the top-two primary, so have California’s political consultants and strategists, who have fine-tuned the art of gaming the system.
The consummate example might be in 2018, when Democrat Gavin Newsom’s gubernatorial campaign went out of its way to “attack” Republican John Cox, elevating his name recognition and conservative cred with GOP voters. That came at the expense of former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, a moderate Democrat who likely would have been a more formidable opponent to Newsom in a general election. Arguably, the two would have represented a more representative choice for California’s overwhelmingly Democratic electorate. But Newsom’s plan seemed to work, and he easily defeated Cox in November.
This year, a similar strategy played out when supporters of Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta began touting the conservative bona fides of his Republican opponents, while doing their best not to mention the name of his no party preference opponent, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert. As of Saturday, Republicans Nathan Hochman and Eric Early were battling for the second spot on the November ballot, both far ahead of Schubert.
In an Orange County congressional race, the Democratic campaign of Asif Mahmood name-checked a right-wing Republican, hoping to elevate him over incumbent Young Kim, though it doesn’t appear to have worked. And in a number of strongly Democratic legislative districts, candidates and special interests alike have toiled to prop up easier-to-beat Republican opponents — including, in one case, a QAnon conspiracy theorist who got some minor support from the California Chamber of Commerce.
In other cases — a Silicon Valley congressional race in 2014, a Stockton state Senate contest in 2020 — candidates have been accused of recruiting less-than-sincere challengers to flood the primary field and dilute the vote of the other party.
What was once a high-concept bit of electoral engineering has gone mainstream, said Paul Mitchell with Political Data Inc., a consulting and analysis firm that works with Democratic campaigns.
“Now you have someone in every little f—ing Assembly race trying to prop up the Republican,” he said. “It’s become a part of the process as much as lawn signs. It’s part of the California campaign war chest.”
Yet, while that tool may “look good on paper,” it’s not clear how often it actually works exactly as planned, said political consultant Andrew Acosta. For instance, Bonta appears likely face the more moderate Hochman rather than the arch-conservative Early targeted by Bonta’s ads.
And back in Senate District 4, Wilk’s effort to elevate one Democrat and pull down the other apparently didn’t work out, either.
Former state GOP Chairperson Ron Nehring blames the “idiotic” top-two system, but Wilk doesn’t. One of the Senate’s more moderate Republicans, Wilk represents a Southern California district that is more Democratic-leaning than any of his fellow GOP caucus members.
“I blame the Republicans candidates because none of them closed the deal,” he said. “I personally like the top two.”
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ESCONDIDO, Calif. — A dog was safely removed from inside of a gorilla enclosure at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park on Sunday. The scary moment was captured on camera by CBS 8 viewers visiting the park.
After entering the enclosure, the shepherd was quickly spotted by a gorilla inside the exhibit. Desteniey Pickett told CBS 8 her family noticed the dog running around distressed as the gorilla began to chase it around the enclosure.
Picket said no zookeeper was around when they noticed the dog and guests began to seek help. She said visitors began to gather around the enclosure and yell the gorilla's name, attempting to distract it from the scared dog.
San Diego Zoo Safari Park staff were able to safely remove the shepherd from the exhibit.
The San Diego Human Society told CBS 8 that at around 6:00 p.m., three SD Humane Society humane officers responded to the incident.
“As soon as zoo staff saw the dog, they moved the gorillas out. Our Humane Officers were able to move in and safely leash the shepherd and bring him back to our Escondido Campus for evaluation,” the SD Humane Society said.
The dog is a male shepherd, with no microchip and will be placed on stray hold as the Humane Society searches for his owner.
The Humane Society said the San Diego Safari Park staff believe the dog had wandered into the park on his own and accessed the gorilla enclosure before he was noticed.
"We are so glad no one was hurt," the Humane Society said.
In a statement to CBS 8, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said the dog was one of two dogs that were loose in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. A spokesperson said "wildlife care specialists successfully recalled the two gorillas out of the habitat so the dog could be removed. Recall training is a part of the regular safety procedures at the Park."
Both dogs were removed from the park and no person or animal was harmed.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There was a police presence on Ferran Avenue and Amherst Street in South Sacramento on Monday morning.
According to the Sacramento Police Department, officers had established a perimeter and were searching for an assault suspect who was allegedly in the area. Police say the suspect was not located during the search.
The perimeter in the area of Ferran Avenue and Amherst Street has reopened.
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The intersection of 56th Street and Old Cheney Road will close Tuesday until June 21 to repair stormwater pipes in the area, according to Lincoln Transportation and Utilities.
Access to businesses will be maintained, but StarTran Route 53-Southpointe will shut down during this time. Digital signs will alert travelers of construction along the roadway.
Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes at transit.lincoln.ne.gov or call 402-476-1234 with any questions. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/intersection-of-south-56th-street-and-old-cheney-road-to-close-starting-tuesday/article_e3a0d438-3a1d-508c-ad5d-dfe6ae4a742c.html | 2022-06-13T20:14:53 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/intersection-of-south-56th-street-and-old-cheney-road-to-close-starting-tuesday/article_e3a0d438-3a1d-508c-ad5d-dfe6ae4a742c.html |
Pipeline Fire burns north of Flagstaff: What to know and the latest information
The Pipeline Fire, which began Sunday morning just north of Flagstaff, continued to grow and prompted additional evacuations as of Monday.
The fire was about 4,500 acres in size and active on all sides as of Sunday evening, according to fire officials.
Smoke was visible from Flagstaff and the fire was moving due to windy conditions. Wind swept smoke through Schultz Pass toward Doney Park.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will assist the state through federal funds, the federal agency announced Monday morning. A fire management assistance grant will fund up to 75% of firefighting costs using federal dollars.
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Arizona submitted a request for the federal grant on Sunday, as the fire had the potential of impacting 2,100 homes in the areas of Doney Park, Timberline and Black Bill Park. Schools, cultural sites and other infrastructure could be impacted as well, according to FEMA.
As of Monday morning, 344 fire personnel were working on the fire, according Coconino County Emergency Management. The fire was 1% contained. Numerous neighborhoods had been ordered to evacuate.
Where is the Pipeline Fire burning?
The fire was burning six miles north of Flagstaff and just west of Schultz Pass.
A fire lookout first reported the wildfire at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. The fire involves pine, grass and brush.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation. The U.S. Forest Service arrested a man in connection with the fire and charged him with federal natural resource violations.
A Type 2 Incident management Team from California was expected to arrive Monday to take over management of the fire.
About eight air tankers, five helicopters, 13 engines, nine crews and other resources were tackling the fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service. More were expected to arrive Monday.
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Nearby: Haywire Fire
To the northeast of the Pipeline Fire, and east of Sunset Crater, is another wildfire, which was reported early Monday morning. It was over 2,400 acres as of Monday morning, per county fire officials. Crater Estates was in “Go” evacuation status.
Haywire's cause was undetermined.
Both fires are near the Tunnel Fire burn scar. That fire burned nearly 20,000 acres in April.
Evacuations ordered
Multiple areas north and northeast of Flagstaff were in “Go” status as of Monday morning, meaning residents should evacuate right away.
Areas in “Go” status included:
- Areas of Schultz Pass Road and Arizona Snowbowl
- Timberline
- Crater Estates Area
- O'Leary
- Neighborhood along Highway 89 North in the Sacred Mountain Trading Post area, on both sides of the highway
Evacuations are managed by the Coconino County Sherriff’s Office and Emergency Management.
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Who is in 'Set' status
Areas in “Set” status as of Monday morning included:
- Mt. Elden Lookout Road and Mt. Elden Estates
- Doney Park
- Antelope Hills
- Areas north of Sacred Mountain Trading Post to Antelope Hills and Sinagua Trading Post
All other areas nearby are in “Ready” status, according to Coconino County Emergency Management.
“Ready” means residents should prepare to evacuate, watch the situation and pack important items. “Set” means people should prepare to evacuate when given notice. “Go” means leave immediately.
Road, other closures
U.S. 89 was closed in both directions north of Flagstaff. The southbound side was closed at milepost 445 and the northbound side was closed at milepost 425. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen.
Fire and smoke forecast
Critical fire conditions, including warm and windy weather, are exacerbating the fire. The wildfire was being pushed toward the east and Schultz Pass.
Smoke on Monday morning was moving to the northeast and onto the Navajo and Hopi reservations, according to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. Strong winds were expected to keep some smoke close to the ground, particularly impacting the north side of Doney Park. Lighter smoke impacts were expected further from the fire, like on the Navajo and Hopi reservations, per the department.
Monday overnight winds may be lighter than Sunday, which could cause some smoke to drain. Smoke that doesn’t settle into Fort Valley, Flagstaff and Doney Park overnight may lift by Tuesday morning, according to ADEQ.
Monday’s forecast indicated strong winds with gusts up to 40-50 miles per hour, plus low humidity, according to the National Weather Service Flagstaff. Those conditions help wildfires spread rapidly.
Winds may be slightly lighter on Tuesday, lessening smoke impacts.
Strong winds on Sunday pushed the Pipeline Fire more than 15 miles. No structures or homes had been destroyed as of Sunday.
Shelter and assistance info
The American Red Cross opened a shelter at Sinagua Middle School in Flagstaff for residents evacuated due to the Pipeline Fire.
The Navajo Nation was also offering emergency shelter at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, with information available at 928-856-7200.
There’s an animal shelter at Fort Tuthill, run by the Coconino Humane Association. High Country Humane has evacuated, but is assisting with the stables at Fort Tuthill.
The fire call center number is 928-679-8525.
Reach the reporter at Alison.Steinbach@arizonarepublic.com or at 602-444-4282. Follow her on Twitter @alisteinbach.
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DALLAS — North Texas boxer Errol Spence Jr. has pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in a 2019 crash that left him seriously injured, officials said.
Spence, a world champion boxer who recovered and returned to fighting, crashed his Ferrari in the early-morning hours of Oct. 10, 2019, on South Riverfront Boulevard in Dallas.
He had been drinking with friends before deciding to drive home. His car veered over the median and flipped several times, a crash captured by nearby surveillance cameras.
Video showed Spence's Ferrari flipping several times.
Spence was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his car. He was taken to an intensive care unit, where he was treated for serious injuries.
In a statement released through his attorneys Monday, Spence expressed regret for drinking and driving.
"As I recovered, I thought of how much I could have lost and how blessed I was to have a second chance at life, but I also know with this platform I can spread a very powerful message," Spence said. "Don’t drink and drive. Not one drink. It’s not worth it."
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot praised Spence for speaking out about drinking and driving.
"While it would have been easier to hide from the truth, it is refreshing to see this world-class athlete step up and use his lapse in judgment as an opportunity to spread the message that it is never okay to get behind the wheel of a vehicle while intoxicated," Creuzot said.
Spence, who is from DeSoto and competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics, is 28-0 as a pro.
He won the IBF welterweight world title in 2017 and has retained that title over six fights. He won the WBC welterweight title in 2019, shortly before his crash, and won the WBA welterweight title in a fight at AT&T Stadium in April. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/boxer-errol-spence-jr-pleads-guilty-to-dwi-in-2019-ferrari-crash-dallas/287-9141d82e-8a7e-4ddf-8032-c9381ddf7a5e | 2022-06-13T20:23:42 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/boxer-errol-spence-jr-pleads-guilty-to-dwi-in-2019-ferrari-crash-dallas/287-9141d82e-8a7e-4ddf-8032-c9381ddf7a5e |
ROCKWALL, Texas — Pi day may be in March, but Pie Fest is this weekend in Rockwall.
The third annual Texas Pie Fest will be held Saturday at Tate Farms.
“It’s the great equalizer,” Melissa Tate of Tate Farms said. “Everyone loves pie.”
Some of the best pie bakers from around Texas will be on hand to serve their tasty treats.
As in the past, there will be contests, including a pie fight, pie throwing and pie eating. However, this year, they’re all free.
There is a small fee for anyone interested in entering the pie baking contest.
The newest contest is a doggie pie eating contest.
“There’s going to be some doggie prizes, too,” said Tate.
To keep guests cool and hydrated, there will also be free water.
Last year, so many people showed up, thousands more than expected, most vendors sold out of pie.
But Tate says this year they’re ready to serve an even bigger crowd.
“Do not worry,” she said. “There is going to be plenty of pie.”
For more information visit https://txpiefest.com/. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-pie-fest-in-rockwall/287-6f2e33a7-c6b2-4fdc-a171-e10712faba75 | 2022-06-13T20:23:48 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-pie-fest-in-rockwall/287-6f2e33a7-c6b2-4fdc-a171-e10712faba75 |
World champion welterweight boxer, Olympian and Dallas-area product Errol Spence Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to an October 2019 DWI crash where he was thrown from his Ferrari as it rolled over near downtown Dallas.
Spence, 32, was speeding northbound on South Riverfront Boulevard shortly before 3 a.m. when his car veered over a median and flipped several times, police said. Spence was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from his vehicle and later taken to ICU. Dallas police said Spence was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
According to police, Spence sustained injuries that were serious, but not life-threatening. He has since made a full recovery and returned to boxing.
Barry Sorrels and Stephanie Ola, of Sorrels Ola, released a statement Monday on behalf of Spence:
“In October 2019, I was hanging out and having some drinks with some
friends and ended up wrecking my car and nearly killing myself. Fortunately,
no one else was involved in the accident and I am most grateful for that. It
was an incident that would profoundly change my life. As I recovered, I thought of how much I could have lost and how blessed I was to have a second chance at life, but I also know with this platform I can spread a very powerful message. Don’t drink and drive. Not one drink. It’s not worth it. Thank you to my family, friends and those in the community who helped and supported me throughout this ordeal. I am forever grateful”
Errol Spence Jr. is a current unified welterweight world champion boxer and is based out of DeSoto. Spence is 28-0 with 22 knockouts in his professional career. He last fought at AT&T Stadium in April where he defeated Yordenis Ugas by TKO. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/errol-spence-jr-pleads-guilty-to-2019-dwi-charge/2991125/ | 2022-06-13T20:32:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/errol-spence-jr-pleads-guilty-to-2019-dwi-charge/2991125/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Plans to develop the Boones Creek area have been put on hold, at least for the Promenade project.
Steve Weston, the developer, has been working on this proposal for nearly two years. On Monday, he told News Channel 11 that due to recent events, it’s likely not happening.
Weston and his team have the 70-acre property near the intersection of Boones Creek Road and Christian Church Road under contract with various contingencies. Over the past year, they’ve run feasibility studies for the area, as well as going through stormwater, environmental and architectural aspects of the project.
There’s no doubt this project has taken a lot of time, effort and money, but all that could be for nothing. According to Weston, a strip of land that sits between Boones Creek Road and their proposed 70 acres is the problem.
“We have 70 beautiful acres but how do you get there? How do you get in and out? How do you see it in terms of anchor tenants? It would be impossible without their cooperation,” said Weston.
He said tenants were lined up and ready to go but all agreed they needed visibility and access to the property from Boones Creek Road in order to sign on. As of right now, the only access point to that land would be Christian Church Road, all because they can’t make a deal on that strip of land.
“We did not get the cooperation we hoped for from the party that owns that land,” Weston said. “For whatever reason, they don’t want to work with us or anybody and they do not want to develop their property. We tried to buy that too, that was not something that was an option.”
There is a legislative incentive for development in the Boones Creek area and he said he would’ve met the criteria, but not without those crucial anchor tenants.
“I’ll always be enthusiastic about it, and I’ll always hope that somehow, someway it will be brought back in the fold and we can get back on track with it, but right now it sure doesn’t look that way,” said Weston.
City leaders told News Channel 11 they’re hopeful something gets approved but worry that the current state of the economy, especially the rising costs of building supplies, will discourage others.
“On our end, what we’re doing is continuing to plan for it and be ready for it, not knowing what the private sector is going to do,” said Cathy Ball, the City Manager of Johnson City.
When asked if this meant he would look for another plot of land in this area, Weston said it’s just not in the cards right now.
Weston said this project is over unless the adjoining property owners have a change of heart. He said he assumed they would work with them on this and allow them to obtain and maintain that piece of the property, but they refuse. He said the property has apparently been in the family for generations.
News Channel 11 also reached out to Mark Larkey, the developers of another property in the Boones Creek area for a status update but has yet to hear back about their plans or progress. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/plans-for-the-mixed-use-development-in-boones-creek-off-the-table/ | 2022-06-13T20:38:28 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/plans-for-the-mixed-use-development-in-boones-creek-off-the-table/ |
A man captured on surveillance video is wanted for assaulting a SEPTA employee on a Center City subway platform Monday morning, SEPTA said.
SEPTA said it is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
A SEPTA maintenance custodian was working on the southbound platform of the Walnut-Locust station along the Broad Street Line Monday, the agency said.
Shortly before 6 a.m., she told transit police that she was punched by a man after she swept underneath the bench he was lying on, SEPTA said. The man hit her in the face, causing her to fall and hit a pillar.
The female worker was taken to Jefferson University Hospital, SEPTA said. Her condition was not immediately known.
The suspect ran on Walnut Street towards 15th Street after the attack.
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Editor's note: The above video aired during a previous broadcast.
A spark from a hole filled with charred toilet paper is the reason thousands of acres of the Coconino National Forest are burning north of Flagstaff, according to the Coconino County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrested Matthew Riser, 57, after his Chevrolet pickup truck was seen driving away from the Pipeline Fire, the office said. They located Riser after pulling over the truck and interviewing him.
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Riser, who is homeless and was camping in the area, reportedly admitted to deputies that he burned his toilet paper and placed it under a rock. He said he didn't think his "[explative] paper" would smolder all night and said he tried to put out the fire with his sleeping bag afterward.
"Riser showed me the location where he defecated and burnt his toilet paper near his campsite," a deputy said. "I located Riser's pile of human feces under the rock he described and directed me to."
Deputies asked Riser if he had seen any of the "no campfires" signs or had heard any of the other warnings about the fire restrictions in place. Riser reportedly said no.
Authorities booked Riser into Coconino County Jail under the charge of building, maintaining, attending or using a fire during a fire restriction.
This is a developing story. Tune in to 12 News for the latest information. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/used-toilet-paper-pipeline-fire/75-70e09504-fd04-4d54-9c3c-70cbcc4e91b8 | 2022-06-13T20:51:10 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/used-toilet-paper-pipeline-fire/75-70e09504-fd04-4d54-9c3c-70cbcc4e91b8 |
A man armed with a rifle was confronted and taken into custody by Kenosha County Sheriff's Department deputies at a gas station in Somers Monday afternoon.
The incident occurred at the Kwik Trip gas station at 5800 31st St.
According to the department, the subject, who has not yet been identified, was confronted aaround 1:19 p.m. by Sheriff's Department deputies and a supervisor. The subject --who was also armed with a knife in his hand -- was tasered by law enforcement and taken into custody.
No patrons or officers were injured during the incident.
It remains an active investigation. The department indicated no additional information will be released at present.
The public is encouraged to contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Detective Bureau with any information at 262-605-5102 or anonymously to the Kenosha County Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.
Mugshots: Racine County criminal complaints, June 7, 2022
Today's mugshots: June 7
These are images of people charged with a crime in Racine County. Booking photos are provided by Racine County law enforcement officials. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty and convicted.
Antonio Wilder-Lackey Jr.
Antonio Wilder-Lackey Jr., 2300 block of Monroe Avenue, Racine, misdemeanor theft, misdemeanor bail jumping, disorderly conduct, criminal damage to property, possession of cocaine, stalking.
Ariel D. Graves
Ariel D. Graves, 900 block of Center Street, Racine, contributing to the delinquency of a child, disorderly conduct, obstructing an officer, misdemeanor bail jumping.
Paris L. Schreiber
Paris L. Schreiber, Saukville, Wisconsin, resisting an officer, disorderly conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jesus Alvarez
Jesus Alvarez, 2000 block of Quincy Avenue, Racine, possession of THC, felony bail jumping.
Paul J. Burdick
Paul J. Burdick, 2000 block of Green Street, Racine, substantial battery, disorderly conduct.
Keith Griffin Jr.
Keith Griffin Jr., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, possession of cocaine, possession of THC, operate motor vehicle while revoked, failure to install ignition interlock device.
Daniel E. Haumersen
Daniel E. Haumersen, 7200 block of Mariner Drive, Mount Pleasant, possession of narcotic drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ashley L. Hawley
Ashley (aka Amber Cutsforth) L. Hawley, 1800 block of Marquette Street, Racine, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony bail jumping.
Evan M. Leimbach
Evan M. Leimbach, 4700 block of Indian Hills Drive, Mount Pleasant, theft (movable property between $10,000-$100,000).
Alberto A. Martinez
Alberto A. Martinez, Homeless, Racine, burglary of a building or dwelling, theft (movable property, special facts).
Maquan D. McAllister
Maquan D. McAllister, 3500 block of Spring Street, Racine, possession of narcotic drugs, felony bail jumping. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/man-armed-with-rifle-and-knife-enters-somers-gas-station-taken-into-custody/article_54aab236-eb4d-11ec-8e23-67dfbe760b70.html | 2022-06-13T21:00:18 | 0 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/man-armed-with-rifle-and-knife-enters-somers-gas-station-taken-into-custody/article_54aab236-eb4d-11ec-8e23-67dfbe760b70.html |
Kenosha Bible Church celebrated their 100th year in the city on Sunday with its first outdoor service of the summer, followed by food, games and entertainment for the entire community.
“We wanted to celebrate our 100th year by giving back to the community that has given us so much,” said Eric Barlow, who has been on staff at Kenosha Bible Church for 10 years and played a pivotal role in organizing the centennial celebration.
All activities Sunday were family oriented and completely free of charge, including face painting, balloon animals, several bounce houses, arts and crafts, and games which the children could play for prizes. Free food was provided, with everything from brats to snow cones available.
Founded in 1922
What is now known as Kenosha Bible Church first came to fruition in 1922, with about 100 attendees meeting at The Danish Brotherhood under the name The Gospel Center.
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By October of 1922, members of The Gospel Center had taken it upon themselves to build their first official building on 67th Street and 20th Avenue, created with salvaged lumber from the Great Lakes Naval Base. In 1934 the congregation voted on a name change to Kenosha Bible Church.
“We are a family here,” said Trudy Kinney, who has been attending the church for 12 years. “Hopefully by hosting events like this we are able to show our community how much we are really here to help them.”
While Sunday’s celebration was particularly special due to the 100th year milestone, it was not the first time Kenosha Bible Church has hosted a community event.
“Before COVID, we had been hosting an annual neighborhood block party every year,” Barlow said.The first annual neighborhood block party hosted by the church was in 2016 with over 700 attendees.
Local involvement
In addition to the annual block party, Kenosha Bible Church is heavily involved with Brass Community Elementary School, has worked with the Shalom Center, and has held food drives with Forest Park Elementary School.
Kenosha Bible Church has been involved with Brass Community Elementary School in 2015 when they launched the Brass Mitten Project. The church and school came together to provided Christmas gifts to a total of 80 children and 19 families.
“We want to provide, children especially, with a safe place where they can feel loved and supported,” Kinney said.
Investing in Kenosha community’s youth has been a theme for Kenosha Bible Church over the past century.
In 1957 Kenosha Bible Church introduced Pioneer Girls and Boys Brigade children's clubs, which led to the church’s greatest period of growth to date, including the addition of a Christian Education wing. In 1975, following an abundance of hard work and prayer, the church was finally able to send 32 youth and 6 sponsors to participate in their first National Youth Conference in Granby, Colo.
“We are so blessed that God has allowed us to be here for 100 years in this community,” Barlow, said. “God willing we will be here for another 100 years, serving and loving our community, because that is our mission.” | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-kenosha-bible-church-hosts-neighborhood-party-as-it-marks-100-years-in-community/article_3dee3db8-eb2c-11ec-82ed-a71ff1f59c82.html | 2022-06-13T21:00:24 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/watch-now-kenosha-bible-church-hosts-neighborhood-party-as-it-marks-100-years-in-community/article_3dee3db8-eb2c-11ec-82ed-a71ff1f59c82.html |
A woman who says she suffered serious injuries while trying to save her neighbors’ dog from a canal can’t sue the pooch’s owners, New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled on Monday.
The court unanimously rejected Ann Samolyk’s claims that laws allowing legal action for injuries suffered while rescuing a person who put themselves in peril should allow her to sue for damages. But the justices acknowledged that the law could apply to property in some cases where protecting human life also is the ultimate aim.
In her lawsuit, Samolyk alleged she suffered neurological and cognitive damage after jumping into the canal in Lacey Township at the New Jersey shore in 2017 to save the dog after she heard someone call for help. The dog was unharmed.
The court wrote Monday that there could be circumstances in which trying to save property could qualify under the so-called rescue doctrine — for example, if a homeowner is injured trying to put out a fire in a nearby house on a reasonable belief that inhabitants might be in danger — but ruled those circumstances didn’t exist in Samolyk’s case.
“Notwithstanding the strong emotional attachment people may have to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals, or the great significance some may attribute to family heirlooms, or works of art generally considered as irreplaceable parts of our cultural history, sound public policy cannot sanction expanding the rescue doctrine to imbue property with the same status and dignity uniquely conferred upon a human life,” Judge Jose Fuentes wrote.
A message was left Monday with an attorney representing Samolyk. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-jersey-court-nixes-lawsuit-from-woman-injured-while-rescuing-dog/3732309/ | 2022-06-13T21:01:55 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/new-jersey-court-nixes-lawsuit-from-woman-injured-while-rescuing-dog/3732309/ |
The New York Philharmonic is restoring salaries of musicians to pre-pandemic levels as it prepares to return to Lincoln Center’s Geffen Hall for the 2022-23 season.
A four-year contract agreed to in December 2020 during a season canceled due to the coronavirus had called for players to earn 75% of minimum scale through Aug. 31, 2023, which comes to $2,214 weekly. The figure was to rise to 80% of scale through the first six months of the following fiscal year and 90% for the following six months.
The orchestra said Monday that salaries will be restored to a $2,952 weekly minimum starting Sept. 21.
After missing the 2020-21 season due to the pandemic, the orchestra split this season largely between Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall (46 concerts) and Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater (28 concerts). The Philharmonic held 89 concerts in all and drew 90% capacity with attendance of 74,787, not including its free Memorial Day performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.
The Philharmonic returns to Geffen Hall on Oct. 7 after a $550 million renovation that reduced capacity to under 2,200 from 2,738 and cut rows in the orchestra from 43 to 33. The stage was moved forward 25 feet, allowing seven rows of wraparound seating behind the orchestra. About two-thirds of the third tier was eliminated. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-philharmonic-restores-salaries-to-pre-pandemic-levels/3732254/ | 2022-06-13T21:02:01 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-philharmonic-restores-salaries-to-pre-pandemic-levels/3732254/ |
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White and Mayor Jim Hammond held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss the arrest of 31 men with ties to the white nationalist hate group, Patriot Front.
The men were arrested on Saturday afternoon, blocks away from the Pride at the Park event. Police found the 31 men hiding inside a U-haul truck after someone spotted them loading up and called to report what "looked like a little army."
Other vehicles were seized during the arrest, but White could not specify which vehicles.
Police said they recovered evidence that the group was planning to riot in downtown Coeur d’Alene. All 31 men were arrested on charges of conspiracy to riot.
During Monday's press conference, Mayor Hammond said the city of Coeur d'Alene would not return to "the days of the Aryan nations."
"We are the same city that we were last week and that city is a city that respects everyone," Hammond said. "We are not a city that wants to discriminate, we are not a city that wishes to bring any hurt on anyone. We will do everything we can to make sure we continue to stay past those types of problems."
White also spoke about the arrest and gave minor details regarding the investigation into the incident. During his comments, White said the police department has been receiving death threats through online comments.
"Of the 149 calls that we know of so far, they're about 50/50 split between individuals in our community who are happy to give us their name and tell us that they're proud of the work that we did," White said. "And the other 50% who are completely anonymous and want nothing more than to scream and yell at us and use some really choice words, offer death threats against myself and other members of our police department."
White added that the police department had no knowledge about Patriot Front coming to Coeur d'Alene until that initial 911 call was made. In fact, White said the police department has had no issues with these types of hate groups in his eight years with the department.
"Anytime you have an event like [Pride], there's opposing groups who decide to make some threats," he said. "We had some information that there might be some individuals who were loosely affiliated with some of the groups who were planning to protest the Pride event that day and so we were adequately staffed."
The biggest lesson White said he learned from this situation is that one concerned citizen can stop something horrible from happening.
"This one concerned citizen, rather than pulling out their phone and videotaping this for their 15 minutes on YouTube or Snapchatting it, took the time to call 911 and report some suspicious activity," he said. "And as a result, we likely stopped a riot from happening downtown."
On Sunday, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office released the identities of the men who were arrested. It includes Thomas Rousseau, who several national news outlets have reported is the Patriot Front Founder.
Court appearances were scheduled for Monday afternoon for each of the 31 men, but KREM 2 confirmed Monday morning that all men will not appear since they bonded out. According to the Kootenai County Jail Inmate Roster, each man's bond was set at $300, as they were all charged with misdemeanors.
All 31 men have until June 30 to contact the court and set up a court date.
Those arrested come from 13 states, including Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Michigan, Alabama, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas.
31 men arrested inside the back of a U-haul truck in Coeur d'Alene, charged with conspiracy to riot
The evidence police collected from the U-haul included shields, protective equipment, at least one smoke grenade, and details about the group’s plan to riot.
White was asked about the group's documented plans but was not able to provide additional information as the investigation is ongoing. He did say that the plan did not specify whether the group planned to confront event staff or law enforcement.
The New York Times reports that the leader of the group had a seven-page document that outlined their plan. The Times reports it included details about how smoke would be used: “a column forming on the outside of the park, proceeding inward, until barriers to approach are met” and “once an appropriate amount of confrontational dynamic has been established the column will disengage and head to Sherman.”’
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, Patriot Front is a white nationalist hate group that broke off from Vanguard America in the aftermath of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017. During that event a young counter protester, Heather Heyer, was killed when a member of the neo-Nazi group drove his car into the crowd. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/coeur-dalene-police-arrest-31-men-national-hate-group-patriot-front/293-f8a20964-8d04-41bb-aad6-87b5203be205 | 2022-06-13T21:02:26 | 0 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/coeur-dalene-police-arrest-31-men-national-hate-group-patriot-front/293-f8a20964-8d04-41bb-aad6-87b5203be205 |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Carter County residents and officials were on the hunt Monday, searching for the owner of a nuisance pig that locals say has been preying on plants in the area.
Residents in the area said the pig’s visits have been nearly a daily occurrence on the road, and after multiple calls to the sheriff’s office, they weren’t convinced it would ever be dealt with. On Sunday, however, the sheriff’s office posted pictures of the animal in hopes that a citizen could identify her — and her owner.
“Our deputies are looking for the owner of this pig,” the post reads. “It has been found wandering on Judge Ben Allen Road, and we have not been able to locate an owner and return it home safely.”
The pig was spotted sleeping at a home in the 300 block of Judge Ben Allen Road on Monday before she got up and began eating vegetation on the property. Neighbors of the home said they didn’t believe she lived there.
While days spent roaming free with unlimited food may sound like hog heaven, Carter County animal officials said her days as a free-range pig might be numbered. Damage to nearby landscaping means she could be classified as a nuisance animal, giving Animal Control staff a reason to relocate her to a new home.
“Once these animals are on somebody else’s property, sure, they are a nuisance,” Shannon Posada, director of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter said. “And they can do a lot of property damage. Until an owner is found, the simplest thing to do is contain the animal.”
In a pig’s case, Posada said that isn’t always possible.
“I understand, they can do a lot of damage in a short period of time,” Posada said. “We would think that someone would be looking for this pig and notice that it’s on the run.”
“Hopefully, with the Facebook post and social media, the owner can be found very soon,” Posada continued. Her staff handles the county’s animal calls, and if an owner isn’t located then they might have to step in.
Moving an estimated 300-pound pig is no easy feat, however. Posada said her staff have no equipment capable of capturing the creature, much less containing her. The shelter’s hope right now is that a generous farmer will help them pick her up in a trailer and potentially hold her in their own pen.
“We have no way to transport a 300-pound pig, we have nowhere to put a 300 pound pig… safely,” Posada said. “Unless we ask for a foster, and we’re happy to ask for a foster, but still we have no way of transportation for that large of an animal.
“Not to mention, they do have a tendency to be a little aggressive at times when you’re trying to get them to do something that they really don’t want to do.”
On top of that, there’s the issue of finding a new owner. Local farms are ideal, of course, but Posada said owners need to reach out to the shelter after a 7-day holding period while they try to locate the owner.
If the original owner of the pig is found before then, it still might not necessarily be a happy reunion. Neighbors that want recourse for their trampled and eaten property could sue, leaving the owner on the hook for the damages.
“That then becomes a civil suit between the property owner and the pig’s owner,” Posada said. “But you have to have an owner, somebody to stand up and say ‘That’s my pig’ before you can actually take suit against someone else for property damage.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/have-you-seen-this-pig-carter-co-sheriffs-office-seeking-to-identify-sow-wandering-back-roads/ | 2022-06-13T21:12:09 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/have-you-seen-this-pig-carter-co-sheriffs-office-seeking-to-identify-sow-wandering-back-roads/ |
A Michigan man charged with drug conspiracy in Bismarck in October has been sentenced to a year in prison.
Kevin Luke, 31, of Redford, Michigan, pleaded guilty to the felony on Wednesday. South Central District Judge Pamela Nesvig suspended all but one year and one day of a two-year prison term, according to court records. She further ordered that Luke spend two years on probation.
Luke was one of three people arrested after search warrants were executed at a Bismarck hotel room and a residence. Lacey Gipp, 31, of Bismarck, in May pleaded guilty to child neglect and drug possession with intent to distribute. She was sentenced to three years in prison. A drug conspiracy charge against Michael Swan, 54, of Detroit, was later dismissed. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/michigan-man-sent-to-prison-on-bismarck-drug-charge/article_f1cc7574-eb46-11ec-b398-dbcfd5180147.html | 2022-06-13T21:13:50 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/michigan-man-sent-to-prison-on-bismarck-drug-charge/article_f1cc7574-eb46-11ec-b398-dbcfd5180147.html |
MAINE, USA — If you or someone you know is feeling the added pressures of having the kids home for the summer, or maybe you're just feeling overwhelmed in general, meditation might be a helpful tool.
Dr. Allyson Coffin, a local chiropractor and wellness expert, shared some tips with us about the benefits of meditation and how to incorporate it into your daily routine this summer.
"Meditation is something we can all take with us, you don't need things to do it, it comes with us, an innate thing when we're born," Coffin said. "We can teach meditation that we can bring everywhere and we can teach it through the generations."
Coffin said meditation can bring a calming or peaceful presence to your body that lingers throughout the day. She suggested breathing techniques to get you started.
"A lot of breath through our chest, which is actually part of the fight or flight response so, that means like when you're running from a bear," Coffin said. "When we are in that state we get stressed, we get more belly fat, you cannot focus."
Over time, Coffin said participants will see an increase in their memory, overall happiness, and a greater sense of feeling calm. Coffin said meditating can look as simple as sitting alone in your room for as little as two minutes.
"Everyone can do this," Coffin said.
For a full demonstration and to learn more about the benefits of meditation, check out the full segment with Dr. Allyson Coffin. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/add-meditation-to-your-daily-routine-this-summer-health-fitness/97-9eeaa3a6-6a84-40e4-b4e2-153627bc3d04 | 2022-06-13T21:14:33 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/add-meditation-to-your-daily-routine-this-summer-health-fitness/97-9eeaa3a6-6a84-40e4-b4e2-153627bc3d04 |
RAYMOND, Maine — The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office on Monday praised three deputies who helped save a boy's life in Raymond earlier this month.
In a release, the sheriff's office said Jaysen Lewis, 11, was choking at the time, but the boy's mom, Roxi Lilac, clarified to NEWS CENTER Maine that Jaysen was choking for air because he was experiencing acute asthmatic anaphylaxis.
Deputies Christian Stickney, Daniel Place, and Tyler Leach responded to the scene on June 4, according to a release from the sheriff's office.
Stickney was the first on the scene, arriving at about 9:51 p.m. He found Jaysen blue-faced and flailing around on a bedroom floor, officials said.
Place arrived about two minutes later than Stickney, and as Place was speaking with adults at the scene, Jaysen "went completely limp and stopped breathing," according to the sheriff's office.
"I broke down crying and was screaming bloody murder in the front yard," Lilac recalled. "I was thinking he was gone."
Stickney couldn't find the child's pulse and began to perform CPR, which was effective. Jaysen gasped, and officials were able to find his pulse, Monday's release stated.
Leach arrived at the scene about four minutes after Place. Shortly after Leach arrived, Jaysen again went limp, stopped breathing, and had no pulse, officials said. The deputies again began CPR: Stickney performed compressions, Leach stabilized his head and opened his airway, and Place administered breaths to the boy. They continued CPR for about four minutes until he had a pulse and was partially conscious, according to the sheriff's office.
Rescue personnel from Raymond arrived a short time later and took the child by ambulance to a hospital. He was treated and released on Wednesday, according to his mother, who said he is now on additional medication and steroids in the wake of the incident.
Lilac said Jaysen's allergic reaction was caused by a combination of factors, including his asthma. She said Jaysen's very allergic to pollen, and his bedroom window was open at the time. She also said a humidifier in his room needed a filter change and thus may have actually been gathering and spreading dust and pollen throughout his bedroom.
"It should be noted that when this call came into the Cumberland County Regional Communication Center, Raymond Rescue was already busy on another call for service and the ability of other Raymond EMS personnel to respond was limited," the sheriff's office said in Monday's release.
The sheriff's office said Lilac has asked that all three deputies stop by her home at some point in the near future to introduce themselves to her son.
"I want to thank them and shake their hands, and Jaysen does too," Lilac said. "If it wasn't for those deputies, he would be dead right now."
Each deputy will be receiving a “Life Saving Award” at a later date, according to the sheriff's office. These awards are submitted by the sheriff's office's staff in writing and then reviewed by a group of employees that make up the agency's awards committee. Once the requested award is granted by the committee, the sheriff will present it to the deputies during the agency's yearly awards ceremony.
For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county-sheriff-deputies-rescue-boy-having-allergic-reaction-raymond-maine/97-0ebd5253-238d-4b26-a64e-f0d9171de294 | 2022-06-13T21:14:39 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county-sheriff-deputies-rescue-boy-having-allergic-reaction-raymond-maine/97-0ebd5253-238d-4b26-a64e-f0d9171de294 |
MAINE, USA — Maine's maple syrup industry is continuing to flourish into 2022.
The United States Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service, or NASS, released its 2022 Crop Production report on June 10, indicating the statistics of Maine's maple syrup production from the 2020 through 2022 harvest seasons.
This report comes out on the second week of June each year, and NASS continues to drive its mission forward by publishing its data both confidentially and unbiased.
The report state's that Maine's 2022 maple syrup production exceeds last year with flying colors.
A whopping 672,000 gallons of maple syrup were harvested this season compared to last year's collection of 514,000 gallons, showing a 30 percent increase in this year's production.
The report shows that Maine ranks third as the largest maple syrup-producing state behind New York and Vermont.
According to a news release from Michael Bryant of Hilltop Boilers Maple Syrup, an award-winning Maine maple syrup company, this report clearly demonstrates the success of Maine's approximately 500 licensed sugarhouses.
"With maple being one of the most healthy, all natural sweeteners, demand will continue to grow," Bryant said in the news release. "This is good for the Maine economy and the people of Maine employed in the maple industry.
Make sure to mark down Maine Maple Fall Fest on your calendar for this fall to celebrate Maine's maple producers. It will be held from Oct. 8 through Oct. 19.
To find local Maine maple syrup shops, click here. For more information on maple sugar houses, click here. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maines-maple-syrup-production-exceeds-last-years-with-flying-colors-business/97-a642a5dd-1cb2-414d-8aac-92aea2b18b04 | 2022-06-13T21:14:45 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maines-maple-syrup-production-exceeds-last-years-with-flying-colors-business/97-a642a5dd-1cb2-414d-8aac-92aea2b18b04 |
GALLIA COUNTY, OH (WOWK) – The winners have been chosen for a contest to help welcome K9 Torm to the Gallia County Sheriff’s Office.
To welcome Torm to the county, the Gallia County Sheriff Matt Champlin and Gallia County Prosecutor Jason Holdren launched a coloring contest for children in pre-K through 6th grade. Children and their parents could print the coloring page featuring Torm with their parents or guardians, create their artwork, and then have their parent or guardian mail the entry to the sheriff’s office.
The winners for the contest are:
- pre-K through 1st grade: Andrew Mulford of Addaville Elementary School
- 2nd grade through 4th grade: Reese Mitchem of Addaville Elementary School
- 5th grade through 6th grade: Abigail Oliver from Ohio Valley Christion School
Champlin congratulated the winners in a Facebook post and thanked everyone who participated to welcome Torm. The winner of each age division was awarded a $100 dollar gift card and their entries have been featured on the GCSO’s Facebook page.
Torm joined the GCSO earlier this year. He came to the sheriff’s office from Sculpadog Kennels in Estonia. He works with Deputy Garrett Hill.
“I am also excited about the fact that K9 Torm has come to us from Teus Tijessling of Sculpadog Kennels in Estonia,” Champlin said when Torm’s arrival was first announced. “Mr. Tijessling is known for training and handling top quality canines and is the same trainer through which I obtained my first police canine, Virago, who many will remember from my tenure with the Gallipolis Police Department.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/gallia-sheriff-announces-k-9-coloring-contest-winners/ | 2022-06-13T21:14:50 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/gallia-sheriff-announces-k-9-coloring-contest-winners/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — After a WalletHub study ranked West Virginia the nation’s economy last week, another study released Monday isn’t favorable to the Mountain State either.
West Virginians may not like the financial outlet’s “2022’s Most Fun States in America.”
It ranked the Mountain State dead last overall, compared to California, Florida, Nevada, New York and Illinois as the top five “most fun”.
The study assessed states based on two main categories that are broken down into several smaller factors: Entertainment & Recreation and Nightlife. Though West Virginia was ranked 50th overall, the study ranked it 49th in Entertainment & Recreation—with Mississippi ranked last—and 46th in nightlife—better than Utah, New Hampshire, Arkansas and Delaware.
Among other factors, the study used Restaurants per Capita, Movie Theaters per Capita, Golf Courses & Country Clubs per Capita, Performing-Arts Theaters per Capita, Fitness Centers per Capita, Skiing Facilities per Capita, Marinas per Capita, Access to National Parks, Variety of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Establishments, Personal Expenditures on Recreation Services per Capita and State & Local Expenditures on Parks & Recreation per Capita to rank the states.
The study also broke down how each state performed in those categories separately, and of those, West Virginia was in the bottom five for Performing-Arts Theaters per Capita, Fitness Centers per Capita, Variety of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Establishments, and Personal Expenditures on Recreation Services per Capita. It was not ranked in the bottom five of any category centered around outdoor recreation.
While California was ranked first overall, it was tied with West Virginia for 47th when it comes to Variety of Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Establishments.
The study‘s methodology also doesn’t mention if the “Personal Spending on Recreation Services per Capita” category was weighted to take into account the differences in states’ economies. States that ranked in the top five included Washington, Colorado and Massachusetts, where the state minimum wages are $14.49 per hour, $12.56 per hour and $14.25 per hour respectively, with some localities setting their minimum wages even higher, like Seattle’s $17.27 per hour. In comparison, the bottom five states included Alabama and Mississippi, which follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. West Virginia, where the minimum wage is $8.75 per hour, ranked dead last in this category.
Other factors that may have hurt West Virginia in the study include shoreline mileage and beach quality, where coastal and Great Lakes states would dominate.
Where can you have fun in West Virginia?
Fun is subjective, so here are a few suggestions for those looking for a good time, whether they’re residents of West Virginia or not:
- Visit New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, which is in the minority of national parks where hunting is permitted in certain areas.
- During football season, cheer on the Mountaineers in Morgantown.
- Festivals and events including but not limited to:
- The Rolls on the River Pepperoni Roll Festival and FestivAll in Charleston.
- The Almost Heaven BBQ Bash in Roanoke.
- The Weston Carp Festival.
- The Back Home Festival in New Martinsville.
- The Sounds Good Festival in Fairmont.
- Shinnston Frontier Days.
- The Buckhannon Fall Festival.
- West Virginia has plenty of popular state parks, including Blackwater, Valley Falls and Audra. The state has enough hiking spots and trails that last week it launched its Waterfall Trail.
- The state’s highest point, literally, and to some, figuratively: Spruce Knob in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia.
- Fans of the paranormal can head to Point Pleasant to enjoy all things Mothman, from the TNT area near town to the annual Mothman Festival—which is planned for Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 of this year, or check out the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/is-west-virginia-the-least-fun-state-wallethub-study-says-so/ | 2022-06-13T21:14:56 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/is-west-virginia-the-least-fun-state-wallethub-study-says-so/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Juneteenth 2022 will be considered a State holiday and will be observed on Friday, June 17.
In Gov. Justice’s proclamation, it says it will be observed on Friday because Juneteenth falls on a Sunday, and the day after is already a State holiday, West Virginia Day.
Public employees will have June 17 off from work, saying they can, “spend an extended and enjoyable holiday weekend with their loved ones.”
In a press release, it says a Juneteenth celebration will be held on June 18 hosted by the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.
It will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Kanawha Boulevard Lawns of the West Virginia State Capitol Complex.
They say it will feature headliners Hi-5, Ruff Endz and Surface, with comedian Crystal Powell emceeing the event and West Virginia local Big L. deejaying.
For more information, click here. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/juneteenth-2022-declared-state-holiday-by-gov-justice/ | 2022-06-13T21:15:02 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/juneteenth-2022-declared-state-holiday-by-gov-justice/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – In an effort to boost security, the Kanawha County School system is looking to hire 11 disguised and armed security officers, according to Kanawha County school board member Tracy White.
After recent school shootings nationwide, school board officials are looking for ways to improve security and prevent similar situations in local schools. The board plans to use millions of dollars from an excess levy to bring such plans to action.
“Unfortunately, we see what’s going on around our nation. Thankfully, we’ve never had an incident,” White said. “But we want to educate students and keep staff members safe.”
According to White, the hiring of additional security officers will be part of a multi-step process to boost security in the 66 schools located in Kanawha County. Other safety efforts will include weapon detectors and man traps, which will prevent unwanted visitors from entering the schools.
White said the school system currently has 12 officers, but the additional safety measures will further safeguard schools that are currently not covered by current officers.
White further explained that the new officers would be retired law enforcement officers, not dressed in uniform.
The school board will vote on these plans next month. If it passes the board, it will then be up to voters to vote on the excess levy in November.
“We have a long way to go before it’s going to be approved and none of us are taking this lightly,” White said. “We have a lot of questions just like everyone else.” | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-school-system-discusses-new-safety-measures/ | 2022-06-13T21:15:08 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/kanawha-school-system-discusses-new-safety-measures/ |
LINCOLN COUNTY, WV (WOWK)—13 News has some new details in a murder investigation in Tornado near the Kanawha/Lincoln County line.
According to a criminal complaint, Andrew Butch Jones is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his brother-in-law, Gary Linville.
The complaint says that Jones told a neighbor that he had killed Mr. Linville.
On Friday, West Virginia State Police identified Mr. Linville after Lincoln County deputies responded to his home on Coal River Road.
When deputies arrived, they found Mr. Linville’s house on fire as oxygen tanks were running. Deputies put out the fire and found Mr. Linville dead.
Jones is set to appear in court on June 21st. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-man-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-brother-in-law/ | 2022-06-13T21:15:14 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/west-virginia-man-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-brother-in-law/ |
Here's a list of pools, splash pads and waterparks open in Greenville County
Greenville County will be under a heat advisory Tuesday afternoon and evening with record temperatures expected.
According to the National Weather Service at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, Tuesday's high could climb to 99 degrees and Wednesday's high is expected to be 99 degrees.
Here's a list of pools, splash pads and waterparks in Greenville County to enjoy with the family.
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Splashpads and Waterparks in Greenville County
Otter Creek Waterpark
Address: 101 West Darby Road
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Admission: $12
7th Inning Splash
Address: 1500 Piedmont Hwy
Hours: 12 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Admission: 2 years old and younger are free, 47 inches and under, including seniors, $6.50 and 48 inches and taller $7.50
Fountain Inn Splash Pad
Address: 104 N. Main St.
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday
Admission: Free
Discovery Island Waterpark
Address: 417 Baldwin Rd
Hours: 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday
Admission: 2 years old and younger are free, 47 inches and under, including seniors, $9 and 48 inches and taller $13
Unity Park
Address: 320 S Hudson St.
Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Admission: Free
Caine Halter Family YMCA
Address: 721 Cleveland St.
Hours: 10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m., Sunday
Swimming Pools in Greenville County
Greenville County Aquatic Complex
Address: 2700 W Blue Ridge Dr.
Hours: Monday 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., Tuesday 5:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., Wednesday 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday 5:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday closed
For single-visit admission: Children/seniors $8, adults $9. Visit Greenville County Aquatic Complex's website for monthly and yearly membership fees here.
Kroc Center Greenville
Address: 424 Westfield St.
Hours: Monday to Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Admission: 17 and under $5, 18 and up $10
Caine Halter Family YMCA
Address: 721 Cleveland St.
Hours: Vary for indoor and outdoor pool
Monthly Membership fees run from $30 to $86
Eastside Family YMCA
Address: 1250 Taylors Rd.
Hours: Vary
Monthly Membership fees run from $30 to $80
Prisma Health Family YMCA
Address: 550 Brookwood Point PI
Hours: Vary for outdoor pool. Kiddie pool open Monday to Friday 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Monthly Membership fees run from $30 to $86.
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Greenville County Schools District to host transportation job fair
In an effort to hire more bus drivers and bus aides, Greenville County Schools is holding a "transportation only" job fair on Tuesday, June 14.
According to the school district, the job fair will take place at the Golden Strip Career Center located at 1120 E. Butler Road from 9 a.m. until noon.
Starting July 1, the starting pay for bus drivers and bus aides is set to increase. Bus drivers' pay will increase to $19.00-$21.26 per hour and bus aides will make $15.06-$16.56 per hour.
Employees who work 30 or more hours per week qualify for health and dental benefits, sick leave, free life insurance and more. Hiring managers will be on hand to speak with applicants and answer questions
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For more information, call INFOLINE 355-3100 or visit the Greenville County Schools Website.
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Police in a statement Monday said that Toyre Jones, 34, of Chesterfield, was arrested by the FBI.
The city of Richmond will partner with a California-based nonprofit group for a new gun buyback program that's slated to begin this summer, ac…
The homicide was May 25. Quincy L. Henderson, 29, of Richmond, was pronounced dead after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and hit an apartment building and parked vehicles.
Henrico police found signs on Henderson's body indicating that a shooting took place prior to the crash, authorities said.
After seeking the public's input for tips, Jones was identified as suspect, but Henrico police on June 10 received information that he may be leaving the area.
Henrico police discovered that Jones had fled to Brownsville, Pennsylvania, south of Pittsburgh, and coordinated with the FBI based in Petersburg, which took him into custody Monday, police said.
Jones faces several charges including second-degree murder and use of a firearm.
Authorities haven’t released information about how the shooting occurred.
Henrico police are working to extradite Jones back to the county.
From the archives: 65 photos of Richmond in the 1930s
In November 1938, an early appearance of winter painted a striking picture at Byrd Park. The storm dropped 7.5 inches of snow on Richmond, about double the previous record for a November snowfall set in 1929.
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This October 1930 image shows the view from the Southern Biscuit Co. building, looking northwest across the Boulevard in Richmond. Several of the buildings pictured are still standing today.
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This January 1936 image shows the Carillon in Byrd Park as seen from across Swan Lake. The design for a memorial to World War I’s dead was debated in the mid-1920s, with Richmond industrialist Granville Valentine leading a campaign for a carillon — despite a war memorial commission favoring an alternative. The state ultimately endorsed a carillon, and the bell tower was dedicated in October 1932.
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In late April 1937, the James River crested at 27 feet in Richmond as one brave soul crossed the bridge to Belle Isle. Days of drenching rains to the north led to statewide property damage estimated at more than $2 million, with half of that concentrated in Fredericksburg.
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In April 1937, several blocks of lower Hull Street, the main thoroughfare in South Richmond, were flooded so completely that it took rowboats and hip-waders to reach buildings. Three days of rains had caused the James River to crest at 27 feet. About 700 men worked around the clock for up to 36 hours to secure the dike. Total property damage in Richmond was estimate at more than $100,000.
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This August 1933 image shows Semmes Avenue and the streetcar tracks that the Virginia Electric and Power Co. proposed to remove if the Richmond City Council allowed it. The company offered to give Forest Hill Park to the city in exchange and promised to put buses on the South Side thoroughfare in place of the streetcar line. Grass plots were planned to replace the tracks and poles. The proposal was approved early in 1934.
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In early July 1939, there was considerable curiosity about the fate of the Murphy’s Hotel bridge, which spanned Eighth Street at Broad Street downtown, after the sale of part of the hotel property. Later that month, it was announced that the unique span, built in the early 1900s to connect the main hotel and its annex, would continue to serve as a lounge for hotel patrons. But in 1942, the bridge was dismantled so the steel could be used in the war effort.
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In late April 1937, after days of heavy rain across the state, the James River crested at 27 feet in Richmond, with flood damage here estimated at more than $100,000. Tate Field on Mayo Island was more like a lake – an example of the recurrent flooding that in part prompted team owner Eddie Mooers to build a new baseball stadium for his Richmond Colts several years later. 4-27-1937: During the 1937 flood, the old ball park on Mayo Island looked like a lake. TONING COMPLETE ORG XMIT: RIC1311011500203626
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This May 1937 image shows Trinity Methodist Church in Chesterfield Courthouse. The church was dedicated in 1889, built on land donated by Mack Cogbill and with donations from 40 members of the community. Offerings included a Bible, pulpit chairs, an organ and a total of nearly $1,500.
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This image from the later 1920s or early 1930s shows the State-Planter’s Bank and Trust Co. building at the corner of North Avenue and Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond. In January 1926, two banks merged to become State-Planter’s, and this building, constructed in the early 1920s for the State and City Bank and Trust Co., was home to the merged bank’s North Side branch until June 1933. The building still stands today.
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In March 1936, throngs of Richmonders crowded the Mayo Bridge at 14th Street to view the torrent of the James River, but shortly after this photo was taken, the span was closed to traffic and spectators. Flooding in a dozen Eastern states killed more than 100 people, and while the James crested at 28.3 feet, the temporary dyke at the foot of 17th Street held.
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This June 1934 image of Cary Street helped illustrate a traffic problem along Richmond streets. Drivers tended to use the center lane instead of the right lane, next to the parked cars. With passing on the right prohibited, traffic would stack up behind slow cars, usually resulting in someone pulling into oncoming traffic to try to pass – and increasing the chance of accidents.
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On Jan. 18, 1934, George Campbell Peery was inaugurated as the 52nd governor of Virginia. After Prohibition was repealed, Peery named the first members of the state’s new Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Virginia’s unemployment insurance also was established during his term. Governor Peery's inauguration. TONING COMPLETE ORG XMIT: RIC1312241105263623
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On Jan. 18, 1934, George Campbell Peery was inaugurated as the 52nd governor of Virginia. After Prohibition was repealed, Peery named the first members of the state’s new Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Virginia’s unemployment insurance also was established during his term. Governor Peery's inauguration. TONING COMPLETE ORG XMIT: RIC1312241105263623
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8-21-1932: This group of former governors of Virginia was photographed recently at Virginia Beach, Va., when they celebrated "Governor's Day" with Governor John Pollard, the present governor. He decorated them with medals. Left to right: Westmoreland Davis, U.S. Senator Claude Swanson, Governor Pollard, E. Lee Tirnkle, and Andrew Jackson Montague.
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In March 1938, a military high Mass was celebrated at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Richmond, with Benedictine High School cadets acting as a military escort. The special ceremony, which commemorated the Feast Day of St. Benedict, had been conducted only a few times in Richmond.
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In March 1938, the Richmond-Ashland Electric Line ceased operating trolleys after 31 years. The route had its start in 1812 as a stagecoach toll road. Trolleys were seen as the way of the future in 1907, but because of financial difficulties, the route finally changed over to bus service.
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This image from the early 1930s shows Rep. Andrew Jackson Montague delivering a speech. Montague was governor of Virginia from 1902 to 1906, and during his term, he lost a U.S. Senate bid to rival Democrat and incumbent Thomas S. Martin. Montague was elected to the House of Representatives in 1912 and served until his death in 1937.
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In April 1938, Virginia Gov. James H. Price and wife Lillian (center) left the Executive Mansion for a church service. Accompanying them were their son, James Jr., and the governor’s niece, Elizabeth Martin, who was visiting from Mount Airy, N.C.
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This March 1938 image shows some of the 31 women engaged in the Works Progress Administration sewing project in Suffolk. The women were creating 400 to 500 garments and blankets per month, earning $22 monthly. The WPA was a New Deal employment program, and The Times-Dispatch had published an editorial questioning its value. A reporter and photographer were sent to Suffolk to tour various WPA projects, and their conclusions shed a positive light on the effort.
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In October 1933, the Red Cross “Ship of Mercy” helped launch the relief organization’s annual membership drive, known as the Roll Call, outside the Virginia Capitol. The ship, designed by the display department of Miller & Rhoads, was mounted on a hidden truck chassis and rolled along in the opening ceremonies. During the Roll Call week, the ship was to “anchor” at various places around Richmond, with staff on board collecting membership dues and contributions. As part of the ceremony, the ship was “christened” with rose petals by Virginia’s first lady, Mrs. John Garland Pollard.
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In late 1938, Forest Hill Presbyterian Church on West 41st Street in Richmond opened its first expansion. The church, organized in 1924, moved into its first building in 1925 after meeting in the Patrick Henry School during construction. This new building was to house the parsonage, Sunday school, fellowship groups, suppers and church meetings.
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This March 1938 image shows children washing up in one of the day nurseries run by the Works Progress Administration in Suffolk. The WPA was a New Deal employment program, and The Times-Dispatch had published an editorial questioning its value. A reporter and photographer were sent to Suffolk to tour various WPA projects, and their conclusions shed a positive light on the effort.
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This May 1935 image shows the entrance to the old brick building on Belle Isle in Richmond, which once served as headquarters for the officers in charge of the Belle Isle prison camp during the Civil War. It also held offices for Old Dominion Iron and Steel Corp., whose history on the island spanned from before the war to the 1970s.
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In May 1931, Eddie Mooers finished his last season as a player with the Richmond Byrds in the Eastern League. He subsequently purchased the Richmond Colts, which he owned through 1953. In 1942, he moved the Piedmont League team out of Tate Field to the new Mooers Field, which stood until 1958. TONING COMPLETE: Eddie Mooers during his final season as a baseball player ORG XMIT: RIC1308061601454911
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This January 1931 image shows Tate Field, located on Mayo Island in the James River and used for several Richmond baseball teams from 1890 to 1941. The ballpark, named for 1880s local player Edward “Pop” Tate, had recurring problems with flooding, and a fire caused significant damage in 1941. TONING COMPLETE- MAX IMAGE SIZE 10 inches at 200dpi. Tate Field photo from 1/31/1931. ORG XMIT: RIC1203211152368626
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In December 1932, boxes of donations secured through the Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Good Fellows Club were piled outside the newspaper building. The initiative secured toys and food for needy children at Christmas as early as 1924. The Richmond News Leader had a similar drive, and in 1935, these two evolved into the Christmas Mother Fund.
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In March 1938, Citizens’ Service Exchange members Linwood F. Jones (left) and Daniel Evans engaged one of the numerous duties – cutting fuel for wood – for which members were paid in scrip instead of money. Richmond had one of the first such self-help cooperatives in the country – first lady Eleanor Roosevelt even wrote an article in the Rotarian about Richmond’s program. Scrip was used for food, clothing and other necessities, and in 1938, members logged more than 211,000 hours of work.
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In March 1938, Benedictine High School cadets filed in and served as escorts at a military high Mass at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Richmond. The special ceremony, which commemorated the Feast Day of St. Benedict, had been conducted only a few times in Richmond.
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In May 1936, the Charles Stores Company department store opened on East Broad Street between First and Foushee streets. This store featured 23 departments, and some grand opening specials included women’s dresses and white shoes for $1 and men’s dress shirts for 50 cents. A parking lot now occupies the site. 5-7-1936: New location of the Charles Stores at 13-17 East Broad Street. Lease negotiations were handled by the office of Gordon E. Strause. TONING COMPLETE ORG XMIT: RIC1310041646056291
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This May 1935 image shows Herbert’s shoe store at 419 E. Broad St. in downtown Richmond. The store advertised itself as “the first air-cooled shoe store in the entire South.” A fall sale that year offered women’s shoes as low as $1.77.
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In May 1939, an end was in sight to a six-week strike that included more than 450,000 coal miners and caused a coal shortage that affected many industries. Here, empty coal gondolas stood ready in Richmond yards, awaiting the signal to resume operations. Thousands like these filled train yards in the Appalachian soft coal area.
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In September 1937, Richmond continued celebrating the city’s bicentennial with a parade featuring the Richmond Light Infantry Blues as well as 30 floats, 18 bands and 2,000 participants. The march traversed 32 blocks downtown and took 55 minutes to completely pass by.
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In September 1935, heavy rain caused the James River to crest at 26 feet. City workmen piled sandbags in a desperate attempt to hold back the rising waters. This dike was built near Main Street Station downtown, where water was coming up through the brick-lined street.
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In May 1939, Gov. James H. Price and Richmond Mayor John Fulmer Bright, followed by officers of the Connecticut Governor's Foot Guard, led the procession to St. Paul's Episcopal Church for the Richmond Light Infantry Blues’ annual memorial service. This service culminated the Blues’ sesquicentennial
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This February 1934 image shows four ex-governors of Virginia. Standing from left are Westmoreland Davis, Elbert Lee Trinkle, Harry F. Byrd Sr. and John Garland Pollard.
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This March 1938 image shows a woman working on a Works Project Administration bookbinding project in Suffolk in which hundreds of books were prepared for use in schools. The WPA was a New Deal employment program, and a Times-Dispatch reporter and photographer went to Suffolk to tour various WPA projects.
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In June 1939 at the state Capitol in Richmond, the first of a planned dozen Chevrolet bookmobile of the Statewide Library Project was put into service. The project, which aimed to expand book availability in rural areas, was part of the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal employment program. At right, WPA official Ella Agnew turned over the key to C.W. Dickinson Jr. of the State Board of Education. With them were (from left) F.E. Gross of Chevrolet, Leslie Stevens of the Virginia State Library, project technical supervisor Mary Gaver and project administrative supervisor W.A. Moon Jr.
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In November 1934, a reproduction of a mule-drawn trolley was the first vehicle to cross the newly restored Marshall Street Viaduct in Richmond. Horse- or mule-drawn trolleys were a preferred mode of transportation here starting in about 1860. They began to be replaced by electric trolleys in the late 1880s, and they were all retired by 1901.
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This August 1936 image shows the former headquarters of the Army’s 80th Division at Camp Lee near Petersburg. The building was constructed during World War I and later known as David House. In 1972 it was designated as a historical site; it is still standing today as the oldest building at Fort Lee and the only one left from WWI.
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In March 1930, the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway’s new luxury train, the Sportsman, stopped at Main Street Station in Richmond on the last leg of an exhibition tour ahead of service beginning on a new route from Norfolk to Detroit and Cleveland. In its day on exhibit in Richmond, the train was visited by about 10,000 people, including Gov. John Pollard, Lt. Gov. James Price, Mayor J. Fulmer Bright and numerous other local and state dignitaries.
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This June 1938 image shows the old YMCA building at Seventh and Grace streets in downtown Richmond. Built in 1908, it was the center of “Y” activities for 30 years. In 1938, it was sold for $300,000, and the YMCA later relocated to West Franklin Street, where it remains today. This building was torn down after the sale, and a new one replaced it.
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In March 1938, the Westhampton opened on Grove Avenue in Richmond. The newest addition to the Neighborhood Theatres group had one screen and a balcony (which was later converted to a second screen). Admission was 25 cents (20 cents for matinees, and 10 cents for children). Current operator Regal Entertainment Group has announced that the struggling Westhampton will close this year.
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This April 1935 image shows the historic Hanover Tavern, which dates to the 1730s and offered refuge for weary travelers doing business at the historic courthouse nearby. The tavern now serves as a restaurant and theater; the oldest part that still stands dates to 1791. Young statesman Patrick Henry lived there for several years after marrying the daughter of the tavern’s owners.
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8/8/2015: In May 1934, workers from G. Krueger Brewing Co. transported beer barrels on West Broad Street in Richmond. The company, which was founded in Newark, N.J., joined the American Can Co. in 1934 to experiment with putting beer in a can, and Krueger chose Richmond as test market. In 1935, it sold the first can of beer in history in Richmond, and many breweries soon followed suit.
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In July 1937, a man napped on Cherry Isle in the James River in Richmond while his clothes and belongings dried on a line. An accompanying article reported that Cherry Isle was a popular gathering spot for train-hoppers – the illegal practice increased in the post-Depression era as thousands travelled from place to place looking for work.
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In September 1935, a small group of men, part of a larger army of workers and 70 trucks, reinforced dykes with sandbags to protect the 5-mile area controlled by Richmond’s Shockoe Creek Pumping Station from flooding caused by a severe storm.
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In December 1938, Richmond Glass Shop had a new home at 814 W. Broad St., site of the old Ashland Railway Station. The shop, run by brothers Frank R. and A.G. Bialkowski, had glass of many types, including for automobiles, and offered bath and kitchen installation, storefront construction and paint products.
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In July 1933, a group of Richmonders enjoyed lunch and lager at a local establishment. Virginia lawmakers were close to legalizing some beer sales as the Prohibition era was nearing its end.
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In December 1938, radio station WMBG opened a new studio building at the corner of West Broad and Tilden streets in Richmond. Marked by modern architecture and red neon letters on the roof, the building opened with a celebration that included a speech by Virginia Gov. James H. Price. Public tours were offered as well. The building’s three studios included a fully equipped kitchen for use during cooking school broadcasts.
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In December 1935, the pets of Mrs. A.J. Nocka of Richmond enjoyed a feast to celebrate Bill the cat’s 21st birthday. Bill, at the head of the table to the right, was joined by his cat, dog and rooster pals.
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In July 1938, James Gordon picked up one of his guinea pigs. He bred the animals to sell as pets, noting that they were docile companions if they weren’t handled too much.
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In April 1937, workers with the Works Progress Administration frantically erected riverfront dikes to protect Richmond from flooding. The James River was expected to reach a 26-foot crest after heavy rains, which had shut down major bridges and roadways in the area. The WPA was a New Deal employment program, and this flood project involved about 200 workers.
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In September 1935, three men used small rowboats to navigate over a submerged bridge at 17th and Dock streets in Richmond. Storms, wind and flooding caused major damage in the city and surrounding localities, and the James River crested at about 26 feet.
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In June 1934, teenagers enjoyed swimming and diving off rocks at the Bryan Park quarries in Richmond. Three quarries were once located on the edge of the North Side park, and they were popular swimming holes.
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In June 1939, Michael Ziegler, a foreman with the Virginia Land and Minerals Corp., inspected a new mechanical cutter that was to be used at a coal mine on Springfield Road in Henrico County.
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In February 1936, the Cohen Co. building on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond – which once housed one of the city’s oldest trading firms – was getting ready for new life after being vacant for many years. Department store operator The Charles Stores Co. of New York opened in the building in May.
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This March 1939 image shows Ellen Glasgow, a Richmond native and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist. Glasgow helped establish the Equal Suffrage League of Virginia in 1909, and as a lover of animals, she served as the longtime president of the Richmond SPCA. She died in 1945 and left much of her state to the organization.
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View from Southern Biscuit Company looking northwest and across Boulevard. 1930
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May 31, 1939: Their cause was, 'legal and honorable' - These three Confederate Veterans from the Old Soldiers' Home listened intently at Hollywood yesterday as Memorial Day speakers eulogized the valor and the justics of the cause of the men who followed Lee and Jackson. They are, left to right, W.R. Thomas, J.W. Blizzard and John H. Shaw.
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7-19-1936: Montague speaks - Representative A. J. Montague snapped as he spoke yesterday before a rally of the Lee Ward Democratic Club at a Brunswick stew in Bryan Park. Governor Andrew Jackson Montague
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This March 1938 image shows children playing basketball in a high school gymnasium that had been remodeled by the Works Progress Administration in Suffolk. The WPA was a New Deal employment program, and The Times-Dispatch had published an editorial questioning its value. A reporter and photographer were sent to Suffolk to tour various WPA projects, and their conclusions shed a positive light on the effort.
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This April 1936 image shows the old City Auditorium at the corner of Cary and Linden streets in Richmond. The building dates to the late 19th century and first served as a market. Later, it became an auditorium, hosting conventions and other events. After many remodels, the latest being in 2010, it currently serves at the Cary Street Gym for Virginia Commonwealth University.
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PORT ANGELES, Wash. — Multiple United States Coast Guard crews and a few good Samaritans helped pull out several people who had capsized in the Strait of Juan De Fuca Monday morning.
The U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Northwest said a call came in around 7:30 a.m. that people kayaking and sailing had capsized. The group left Port Townsend around 5 a.m. and were headed to Victoria, British Columbia.
A Coast Guard small rescue boat and helicopter responded. The helicopter pulled two boaters from the water and a small, non-Coast Guard boat rescued another person. The Coast Guard said all three showed signs of hypothermia and were transported for treatment.
The group was participating in a race to Alaska event.
The Coast Guard said there is a Gale Warning for the waters, meaning sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, between 34 knots (39 miles per hour) to 47 knots (54 miles per hour) are likely. A Gale Warning is not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, according to the National Weather Service.
A "Small Craft Advisory" is also in place, according to the Coast Guard. This advisory means wind speeds of 21-33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are "expected to produce hazardous wave conditions" to smaller vessels. Inexperienced mariners should avoid navigating the waters in these conditions.
The Coast Guard said it would remain on scene as a precaution to help monitor the safety of other boaters. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/coast-guard-good-samaritans-rescue-kayakers-sailers/281-2eb21adf-eb6a-4557-a7d4-3497028f7831 | 2022-06-13T21:22:16 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/coast-guard-good-samaritans-rescue-kayakers-sailers/281-2eb21adf-eb6a-4557-a7d4-3497028f7831 |
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Coeur d'Alene Police Chief Lee White and Mayor Jim Hammond held a press conference on Monday morning to discuss the arrest of 31 men with ties to the white nationalist hate group, Patriot Front.
The men were arrested on Saturday afternoon, blocks away from the Pride at the Park event. Police found the 31 men hiding inside a U-haul truck after someone spotted them loading up and called to report what "looked like a little army."
Other vehicles were seized during the arrest, but White could not specify which vehicles.
Police said they recovered evidence that the group was planning to riot in downtown Coeur d’Alene. All 31 men were arrested on charges of conspiracy to riot.
During Monday's press conference, Mayor Hammond said the city of Coeur d'Alene would not return to "the days of the Aryan nations."
"We are the same city that we were last week and that city is a city that respects everyone," Hammond said. "We are not a city that wants to discriminate, we are not a city that wishes to bring any hurt on anyone. We will do everything we can to make sure we continue to stay past those types of problems."
White also spoke about the arrest and gave minor details regarding the investigation into the incident. During his comments, White said the police department has been receiving death threats through online comments.
"Of the 149 calls that we know of so far, they're about 50/50 split between individuals in our community who are happy to give us their name and tell us that they're proud of the work that we did," White said. "And the other 50% who are completely anonymous and want nothing more than to scream and yell at us and use some really choice words, offer death threats against myself and other members of our police department."
White added that the police department had no knowledge about Patriot Front coming to Coeur d'Alene until that initial 911 call was made. In fact, White said the police department has had no issues with these types of hate groups in his eight years with the department.
"Anytime you have an event like [Pride], there's opposing groups who decide to make some threats," he said. "We had some information that there might be some individuals who were loosely affiliated with some of the groups who were planning to protest the Pride event that day and so we were adequately staffed."
The biggest lesson White said he learned from this situation is that one concerned citizen can stop something horrible from happening.
"This one concerned citizen, rather than pulling out their phone and videotaping this for their 15 minutes on YouTube or Snapchatting it, took the time to call 911 and report some suspicious activity," he said. "And as a result, we likely stopped a riot from happening downtown."
On Sunday, the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office released the identities of the men who were arrested. It includes Thomas Rousseau, who several national news outlets have reported is the Patriot Front Founder.
Court appearances were scheduled for Monday afternoon for each of the 31 men, but KREM 2 confirmed Monday morning that all men will not appear since they bonded out. According to the Kootenai County Jail Inmate Roster, each man's bond was set at $300, as they were all charged with misdemeanors.
All 31 men have until June 30 to contact the court and set up a court date.
Those arrested come from 13 states, including Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Michigan, Alabama, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, South Dakota, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas.
31 men arrested inside the back of a U-haul truck in Coeur d'Alene, charged with conspiracy to riot
The evidence police collected from the U-haul included shields, protective equipment, at least one smoke grenade, and details about the group’s plan to riot.
White was asked about the group's documented plans but was not able to provide additional information as the investigation is ongoing. He did say that the plan did not specify whether the group planned to confront event staff or law enforcement.
The New York Times reports that the leader of the group had a seven-page document that outlined their plan. The Times reports it included details about how smoke would be used: “a column forming on the outside of the park, proceeding inward, until barriers to approach are met” and “once an appropriate amount of confrontational dynamic has been established the column will disengage and head to Sherman.”’
According to the Southern Poverty Law Center, Patriot Front is a white nationalist hate group that broke off from Vanguard America in the aftermath of the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017. During that event a young counter protester, Heather Heyer, was killed when a member of the neo-Nazi group drove his car into the crowd. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/coeur-dalene-police-arrest-31-men-national-hate-group-patriot-front/293-f8a20964-8d04-41bb-aad6-87b5203be205 | 2022-06-13T21:22:22 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/coeur-dalene-police-arrest-31-men-national-hate-group-patriot-front/293-f8a20964-8d04-41bb-aad6-87b5203be205 |
SEATTLE — Starting Monday, childcare workers in King County are eligible for a one-time retention bonus for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the bonus at a Monday press conference.
Constantine said eligible childcare workers will be able to submit applications for bonuses from over $7 million in funding provided by King County and the city of Seattle.
"The pandemic reminded us all that childcare workers are nothing short of heroic," Constantine said. "These dedicated professionals showed day after day knowing the risks."
Donny Willeto, development director for Child Resources, said the bonus applies to every childcare worker on payroll, regardless of full or part-time status. Willeto said all King County licensed programs -- from birth to 12th grade -- along with licensed childcare programs are eligible for bonuses.
Each child care worker will receive the same amount, with the total depending on how many eligible employees apply.
Applications for the bonus opened Monday and end on June 27, she said. Willeto said eligible workers that submit an application should receive an award notice by the end of July, with payments distributed between August and October.
Willeto said the applications are available online and emails will be sent to its care provider lists. The applications will be available in multiple languages.
An information session on the application process is scheduled for Monday night at 6:30 and another session in Somali is slated for Tuesday at 6:30. Both Zoom links will be posted on the Department of Early Education's website, she said.
For more questions, Willeto said childcare workers can email grants@childcare.org or call 1-800-446-1114.
The one-time retention bonus is expected to help as many as 9,000 childcare workers across King County, Constantine said.
"We know that this investment we announced today is not enough but it is my hope it can be a downpayment - a significant downpayment - and a recognition of the hard work and the critical workforce our region depends on every day," Constantine said.
A release from King County said childcare workers make $9 less per hour than median workers, making them among the lowest wage earners in Washington state.
Childcare workers are more likely to be women and people of color, the two groups who faced the highest risk of COVID-19 exposure during the pandemic, the release said.
Constantine said King County launched three emergency childcare programs that give grants to providers, emergency care for essential workers, support for informal caregivers, and a sliding scale subsidy for families negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
King County's voter-approved "Best Starts for Kids" initiative is designed to help incentivize workers to stay in the childcare sector and to ensure the state's workforce is stabilized. Constantine pointed to research showing investing in early year development can lead to lasting positive impacts on a child's life.
Lois Martin, Executive Director of Community Day Center for Children, said many childcare centers were shuttered in the wake of the pandemic because families kept children away from group settings or childcare workers left the field.
Martin, who founded a community center in Seattle's Central District in 1963, said coalition leaders asked Seattle in 2021 for more money to support the childcare workforce.
Martin said the city of Seattle awarded childcare workers $2.9 million in 2021 as a thank you for continuing in-person services during the early phases of the pandemic despite the health risks.
"I am hopeful that this is the first of many installments and more direct funding as we continue to advocate for public or private assistance to ensure educators in the childcare sector receive a thriving wage," Martin said.
Susan Brown, founder and CEO of Kids Co, said these funds will help address what she called a "childcare crisis."
"Childcare is the bedrock of our economy," Brown said. "Every sector, every individual is linked to and depends on childcare in one way or another. This is long overdue respect for our invisible, essential workforce." | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/childcare-workers-king-county-eligible-one-time-bonus/281-529d07a5-b2b0-4051-a822-6676cd685ec0 | 2022-06-13T21:22:28 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/childcare-workers-king-county-eligible-one-time-bonus/281-529d07a5-b2b0-4051-a822-6676cd685ec0 |
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City leaders announced Monday they will install at least 100 security cameras near Philadelphia schools impacted by gun violence.
City Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) said he would introduce legislation this week, which includes $1.8 million, to fund at least 100 security cameras near the following Philadelphia schools:
1. Edison/Clemente School
2. Mastbaum High School
3. Bartram High School
4. South Philadelphia High School
5. Fels High School
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6. Lincoln/Meehan/Propel
7. Dobbins High School
8. Ben Franklin High School
9. Duckrey Elementary School
10. High School of the Future
11. Frankford High School
12. Kensington CAPA
13. Northeast/Wilson School
14. Roxborough High School
15. Harding Middle School
Officials also said more schools and cameras may be added as the program is implemented.
“We need every child to be safe as they go to school, and come home later in the day,” Clarke said. “These cameras are a good start, and they’ll lend “eyes” to law enforcement officials working very hard to keep our kids safe from harm. I want to commend Schools Security Chief Kevin Bethel and the Philadelphia Police Department for working closely together with us to craft this cameras program.”
Clarke, who was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, made the announcement at John Bartram High School in Southwest Philadelphia. In January, Christopher Braxton, a 17-year-old student at Bartram High, was shot and killed near the school shortly after dismissal.
As of June 9, 94 people under the age of 18 have been shot in Philadelphia so far this year, an 8 percent increase over the same time period last year, according to city data.
"We know that we live in an ever-increasing digital age, and the funding request introduced by Council President Clarke will help provide an extra level of security to some of the areas around our schools that are most challenged by the scourge of gun violence," Commissioner Outlaw said. "Now more than ever, we know that the presence of cameras not only act as a deterrent to those who seek to cause harm in our communities, but they also work to capture crucial evidence that is instrumental in the successful prosecution of criminal offenders."
Surging gun violence is impacting the city as a whole. A gun violence tracker from the city controller’s office tallied 815 nonfatal and 203 fatal shooting victims as of June 12. Shootings have accounted for the most killings in Philadelphia this year. As of Sunday night, there were 227 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, down 6 percent from the same time last year which was the deadliest in the city on record.
“As we work together to address the surge in gun violence taking place across the country and in Philadelphia, an important part of that effort is to ensure that the epidemic of gun violence does not impact children or interfere with their learning, development, and wellbeing," Mayor Jim Kenney said. "The funding announced today will provide security cameras around schools most impacted by gun violence and help ensure that schools and the surrounding areas are safe havens from violence, something every student in Philadelphia deserves."
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/seeking-peace-in-philly/philly-to-install-100-cameras-near-schools-impacted-by-gun-violence/3269641/ | 2022-06-13T21:23:30 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/seeking-peace-in-philly/philly-to-install-100-cameras-near-schools-impacted-by-gun-violence/3269641/ |
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Gas prices have reached an all-time high of $5 per gallon nationally and are close to $5.50 a gallon in Lake and Porter counties.
The average price of gas is now $5.21 a gallon in Indiana and $5.56 per gallon in Illinois. Illinois has one of the top 10 most expensive states for gas in the country and Indiana's jump of 22 cents per gallon was one of the 10 highest in the country last week, according to AAA.
Gas now costs an average of $5.48 per gallon in Lake County, $5.49 per gallon in Porter County, $5.24 per gallon in LaPorte County, $5.16 per gallon in Starke County and $5.19 per gallon in Newton, Jasper and Pulaski Counties, according to Gasbuddy.com.
Gas prices first soared after Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, prompting widespread embargos. One of the biggest players on the global energy market, Russia is the world's largest exporter of oil to global markets, the third-biggest producer of crude oil in the world and the second-largest crude oil exporter worldwide after only Saudi Arabia.
The cost of a barrel of crude oil is now more than $120, double what it was in August, according to AAA. Gas prices surged 15 cents over the past week to a record high of $5.01 per gallon.
That's 58 cents more than a month ago and $1.94 more than a year ago. Today’s national average is $5.01 — an all-time high seen since AAA began collecting pricing data in 2000.
“Based on the demand we’re seeing, it seems high prices have not really deterred drivers,” said Molly Hart, spokesperson for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “If prices stay at or above $5, we may see people start to change their daily driving habits or lifestyle, but it hasn’t happened yet.”
Gasoline demand grew from 8.98 million barrels per day to 9.2 million barrels per day last week as the summer driving season revved into gear, according to Energy Information Administration. Gasoline stocks fell by 800,000 barrels per day to 218.2 million barrels last week.
With strong demand and high crude oil prices, the average price of gas in the Chicago metro area, which includes Northwest Indiana, was $5.91 Monday, as compared to $3.50 a year ago, according to AAA.
Nationally, oil inventories grew 12%, or 2 million barrels, last week. Domestic oil production remained steady at 11.9 barrels per day.
“For the first time ever, last week saw the national average reaching the $5 per gallon mark as nearly every one of the nation’s 50 states saw prices jump. For now, the upward momentum may slow down, but we are still just one potential jolt to supply away from heading even higher,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “Gasoline demand, while rising seasonally, is still well below previous records, but remains impressive with prices in all states at record levels. Should the rise in price finally start to slow demand’s rise, we could see some breathing room, but for now, it seems like Americans are proving resilient to record highs.”
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Giant life-sized dinosaurs, including colossal T-Rexes and Brontosauruses that stand up to 14 feet tall, will soon invade Harvest Tyme at 17904 Grant St in Lowell.
U.S. steel mills shipped 7.62 million tons of steel in April, the most recent month for which data is available, according to Washington, D.C.-based trade association American Iron and Steel Institute. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/gas-prices-now-average-5-nationally-nearly-5-50-in-lake-and-porter-counties/article_c29239cc-a87b-52bc-8a03-36a2714b6fe8.html | 2022-06-13T21:27:30 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/gas-prices-now-average-5-nationally-nearly-5-50-in-lake-and-porter-counties/article_c29239cc-a87b-52bc-8a03-36a2714b6fe8.html |
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is declaring Tuesday an Air Quality Action Day for all 92 counties in the state, including Northwest Indiana, due to anticipated high levels of ozone.
Hoosiers are asked to help reduce ozone by walking, biking, carpooling or using public transportation instead of driving. Or, for those who have to drive, combining multiple errands into a single trip and avoiding idling in drive-thru lanes.
IDEM also is encouraging Hoosiers to wait until after 7 p.m. to refuel their vehicles or use gasoline-powered lawn equipment.
In addition, the agency recommends conserving energy by turning off lights and setting air conditioners to 75 degrees or above.
Ground-level ozone is formed when sunlight and hot weather bake vehicle exhaust, factory emissions and gasoline vapors.
Individuals sensitive to air quality changes may be affected when ozone levels are high. In particular, children, the elderly and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors, according to IDEM. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/state-declares-tuesday-an-air-quality-action-day-for-all-of-indiana/article_7815c047-5621-59ce-8cca-18feaf273125.html | 2022-06-13T21:27:36 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/state-declares-tuesday-an-air-quality-action-day-for-all-of-indiana/article_7815c047-5621-59ce-8cca-18feaf273125.html |
NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — Your phones were buzzing Sunday morning after authorities issued a statewide Amber Alert for a 1-year-old who was kidnapped by her father -- the same man killed the child's mother hours earlier.
11Alive learned on Monday that the parents of the child had previous domestic-related issues. Family members said she was working to get a temporary protective order filed against him.
Here's what we know, according to the Newton County Sheriff's Office.
- Deputies received a 911 call at 11:14 p.m. on June 11 to a home off Chandler Field Drive saying there was a person shot.
- When law enforcement arrived at the home, they were met by a juvenile at the door who took them to their mother, 38-year-old Keshawn Washington, deceased with a gunshot wound. They said her 11 and 12 year old children were at home at the time of the shooting.
- The woman's mother -- who is the child's grandmother -- suffered two gunshot wounds and was transported to Atlanta Medical Center in critical condition.
- The grandmother told authorities that 38-year-old Darian Javaris Bennett shot them and took 1-year-old Jaquari Bennett.
- Authorities issued an Amber Alert for the man and his daughter.
- On Sunday morning, authorities got a call from Darian Bennett who said he was going to die by suicide. Using GPS tracking, they were able to locate the area from which the call was made.
- Riverdale Police officers arrived to a church off Adams Drive near Riverdale Road and heard shots fired. They located Darian Bennett and his daughter, Jaquari, both deceased.
- On Monday, authorities learned that Bennett, who lived in DeKalb County, had previously been jailed for "harassing communications, terroristic threats and acts" on April 4.
- A bond condition stated that he was to have no contact with Keshawn Washington. Law enforcement said the two had problems before and family said she planned to get a temporary protective order on him.
Download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/amber-alert-father-kills-baby-mother-newton-county/85-2d270269-6c36-4357-ae79-4ba96df53463 | 2022-06-13T21:29:51 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/amber-alert-father-kills-baby-mother-newton-county/85-2d270269-6c36-4357-ae79-4ba96df53463 |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Fire Rescue is working a two-story house fire in a Buckhead neighborhood Monday afternoon.
11Alive Skytracker flew over the home near the 3600 block of Haddon Hall Road NW around 3:30 p.m. in Atlanta's Kingswood neighborhood.
Smoke was seen coming from the roof of the home, as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames.
Fire officials have not yet said if there are any injuries or what started the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
Also download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/buckhead/buckhead-house-fire-haddon-hall-road/85-f143b8f6-27ab-413e-86d3-90f91434739f | 2022-06-13T21:29:57 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/buckhead/buckhead-house-fire-haddon-hall-road/85-f143b8f6-27ab-413e-86d3-90f91434739f |
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A man died on Friday after crashing into a FedEx tractor-trailer, according to police in Cobb County.
The department said they are assisting the Austell Police Department with the investigation.
Around 7:07 p.m., police said 26-year-old Jeffery Amofa was driving a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe west on C.H. James Parkway. Officers said he crossed the center turning lane, coming head-to-head with a FedEx tractor-trailer.
Police said the FedEx driver was not hurt, but Amofa died from his injuries. The department is still investigating this crash, and is asking anyone with information to call investigators at 770-499-3987. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fedex-truck-crash-austell/85-0064ab93-c55c-4751-9a9d-0b8b94b7bafd | 2022-06-13T21:30:04 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fedex-truck-crash-austell/85-0064ab93-c55c-4751-9a9d-0b8b94b7bafd |
SOUTH FULTON, Ga. — A Saturday night block party ended when gunfire rang out in South Fulton.
Around 11:15 p.m., officers with the South Fulton Police Department responded to a home off Woodford Road regarding multiple people shot.
They said seven people were taken to area hospitals after getting shot. One person is in critical condition.
Investigators said they have no suspect in custody.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating the family of Irene Harper Tutten, a 97-year-old woman who died last week at a recovery center in Hoover where she was in hospice care.
According to the coroner’s office, all attempts to reach Tutten’s family have failed. Bill Yates, chief deputy coroner, said that Tutten previously lived on Rayburn Road in Hoover with her son-in-law, Richard Winsett, and daughter, Norma Winsett, who recently died in May of this year. Yates said that Tutten previously lived in North Ridgeville, Ohio and may still have family living there.
Yates is asking anyone with information about Tutten’s family to contact the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office at (205) 930-3603. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/coroner-searches-for-family-of-irene-harper-tutten-97-year-old-woman-who-died-in-hoover-hospice/ | 2022-06-13T21:30:21 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/coroner-searches-for-family-of-irene-harper-tutten-97-year-old-woman-who-died-in-hoover-hospice/ |
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The City of Hoover will hold a career fair to recruit new employees across various city departments on Monday. This city-wide event is a first for the suburb.
The fair will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, at the Finley Center located on the
campus of the Hoover Met Complex. The address is 5508 Stadium Trace Parkway.
The City will be conducting immediate, on-site interviews for qualified candidates. The effort comes as the COH is currently facing challenges recruiting and retaining a strong post-Covid workforce.
According to a press release, COH Assistant Human Resources Director Mesha Walker says there will be a variety of job opportunities available at the fair.
“When most people think of working for the City of Hoover, they think about our police and fire departments,” Walker said. “While those units are extremely strong, there are other areas that make Hoover the employer of choice.”
Walker says additional fields of work connected to COH include engineering, finance and revenue, recreation and athletics, information technology and more.
“Think of any career and chances are we have it and much more,” Walker said. “All gifts and talents have a place in Hoover.”
Walker says COH offers what she calls “unique, competitive benefits” including pension through state retirement system, tuition reimbursement and education incentives.
For more information about job opportunities in Hoover, visit the official website. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hoover-to-hold-city-wide-career-fair-tuesday/ | 2022-06-13T21:30:27 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/hoover-to-hold-city-wide-career-fair-tuesday/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — With sweltering temperatures across central Alabama, the first thing many want to do is hit the water.
But, is your favorite swimming hole safe from harmful bacteria?
To determine water quality, Coosa Riverkeeper conducts weekly tests at some of the most popular locations used to cool off. The water is tested for abnormal levels of E. coli, pH, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and turbidity.
As of June 10, several locations along the Coosa River have high levels of E. coli, meaning that fecal waste was detected in the water. Those locations include Upper Choccolocco Creek, Coldwater Creek Park, Middle Choccolocco Creek, Cheaha Creek, Hwy 77 Boat Ramp, Pell City Lakeside Park, Yellowleaf Creek, Hollywood State Ramp, Pop’s Place Boat Launch, Bulley Creek, Beeswax Creek Park, Alabama 4H Center, Paradise Cove, Shelby Shores, Middle Lay Lake, Waxahatchee Creek, Barrett’s Boat Ramp and Hatchet Creek.
Swimming in locations with high E. coli levels is not recommended.
According to the Coosa Riverkeeper, a creek, no matter how pristine, will almost always have higher bacteria counts than an open area of a lake. E. coli levels also generally increase after it rains.
To make sure the water is safe before your next visit, check the Coosa Riverkeeper’s swim guide. Yellow and red alerts mean that the water is potentially dangerous. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/is-it-safe-to-swim-near-you-coosa-riverkeeper-has-you-covered/ | 2022-06-13T21:30:33 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/is-it-safe-to-swim-near-you-coosa-riverkeeper-has-you-covered/ |
Gastonia, Belmont to hold Juneteenth celebrations
Gastonia and Belmont are each having an event to commemorate Juneteenth, a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
Belmont
On Saturday, June 18, the Belmont Juneteenth Celebration will start at 2 p.m. at Stowe Park.
Delta Sanders of Elements of Empowerment, who organized the festival with the city of Belmont, said that Gastonia DJ Wavey B. Williams will be present, and there will be musical performances throughout the day.
"It will be a festival of music, art and culture," Sanders said. "We try to curate the vendors so that it's very much a display of cultural items."
It will be the festival's first time in the park since 2019. Last year and in 2020, Belmont held a parade to commemorate Juneteenth.
There will be artists, people with African apparel, vendors with jewelry and T-shirts.
Twisted Sugar, a custom soda shop in Belmont, will be offering a custom drink.
The festival's signature activities — the African drum circle, the tribal face painting, a henna tattoo artist, and tie-dye T-shirt stations — will be free.
At 7 p.m., there will be a concert. The Carl Ratliff Jazz Quartet will perform.
"We are really looking forward to it. Like I said, it's been since 2019 that we were in the park, so we're very excited," Sanders said.
This year will be the 11th year that Belmont has held a Juneteenth celebration.
Gastonia
In Gastonia, the downtown festival, Gastonia EbonyFest, will be kicked off with a basketball tournament at the Erwin Center on North Pryor Street, starting at noon on June 18.
The festival itself will start with a parade at 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 19, said Tasha White, the festival organizer.
The parade will start at Broad Street on the corner of Broad Street and Main Street, and it'll continue west down Main Street to South Street, White said.
Present in the parade, among others, will be Sistas with Horses, a Charlotte-based all-female saddle club, Dinosaur Riders, a Gastonia motorcycle club, and even some African American cowboys, White said.
EbonyFest will start at 5, after the parade, in the Rotary Centennial Pavilion in downtown Gastonia.
Cherie Jzar, Gastonia's diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator, will be the keynote speaker.
There will be several musical performances, awards to be given out to those who have made an impact in the community, and for the first time this year, fireworks.
"We're hoping that is also going to be a big draw, because this is our Fourth of July. We were not free on July 4, 1776," White said.
The festival will be "family friendly," White said. "No vulgarity, no issues, no problems. It's family friendly."
This year will be the fourth year that EbonyFest has been held in Gastonia.
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SAN ANTONIO — While officials were looking for a person with a warrant, they reportedly found two stolen vehicles.
It all started around 11:20 a.m. Monday when the Bexar County Sheriff's Office responded to the 18300 block of Highway 37 South for suspicious activity.
The caller said a man was at the home. Deputies said there were also the two stolen vehicles on the property.
When BCSO tried to make contact with those who were inside, they could hear movement, but no one answered the door.
Deputies reportedly left the scene since they were not able to verify if the person they were looking for was actually inside. The suspect they are looking for has a parole violation warrant. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-finds-two-stolen-vehicles-highway-37-south/273-8f7600f2-9f29-4ff1-a8dc-48578acc934b | 2022-06-13T21:35:13 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/bcso-finds-two-stolen-vehicles-highway-37-south/273-8f7600f2-9f29-4ff1-a8dc-48578acc934b |
LEHIGHTON, Pa. — A business in Carbon County that's been around for nearly six decades was destroyed in a fire over the weekend.
State police believe the fire started after a driver crashed into a telephone pole. Troopers believe the driver was under the influence when he drove down Route 895 and hit a telephone pole, sparking the fire that destroyed McFarland and Sons Garage and an apartment.
The garage near Lehighton has been passed down for three generations, but after and early morning fire Sunday, the family business on West Lizard Creek Road is rubble.
"This was my entire life," said Kyle McFarland. "Words can't describe. It's memories and stuff from my grandfather, and it's just hard. Words can't describe the feeling, you know, tools and stuff can be replaced, but memories can't."
Officials say a driver hit a telephone pole, sparking the fire at the auto body garage.
State police say the 27-year-old man from Whitehall is suspected of driving under the influence.
A family of four who lived in an apartment connected to the garage got out safely.
"It's a total loss," said Troy McFarland. "It's a shame, you know? It's a third generation going through the business, 58 years."
The owners say while they wait to rebuild the garage, they want customers to know that all their operations have moved across the street to their auto sales building.
"We're looking to rebuild and try to make things just as good, if not better, so that way we can keep serving everybody in the area," Troy said.
The McFarland family is asking customers to be patient while they transition to the auto sales center.
To contact them about appointments, call 610-379-4799.
"A lot of tears have fallen in the last couple of hours. Just a lot of emotions, going crazy. I mean just trying to figure out the next step is the hardest," said Charles Mest.
The family of four was home when their apartment caught fire. All of them made it out safely. They're staying with a family member and getting help from the Red Cross.
"I went outside to smoke a cigarette and I walked down the side of the building and I kind of know the layout. I mean I'm in here a lot and as soon as I looked through the window like the whole one side of the office was in flames. So I ran up, yelled for her to get the boys, and said let's get out."
The family's apartment was connected to the shop.
"It's terrible all around and all because of a drunk driver. I mean, his two hours of fun led to the loss of so much."
The family says despite everything they've lost, the community has been nothing but supportive as they look to get back up on their feet.
"It's heartwarming. It's overwhelming all the help. it's been wonderful," said Zuleika Mest. 'The Lehighton community has been great. I mean people that don't even know us, we've never met, and they're just helping us. It feels good."
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BLOOMSBURG, Pa. — More than 50 Canada geese roam freely around Bloomsburg Town Park. A lot of people like seeing them, but others don't like the mess the geese leave behind.
Earlier this year, the Bloomsburg Town Council voted to participate in a program overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to euthanize some of the birds and donate the meat to food banks. But recently, the USDA decided to postpone the roundup and revisit the idea next year.
Dawn Moore and Monty Hittle are part of the Save the Geese group in Bloomsburg. They have attended council meetings, and Moore checks on the geese almost every day.
"I'm obviously super excited. I came down to be like, 'Yay, geese, we saved you!'" Moore said. "I think it could have been part of our outcry. The people really love these geese."
According to the USDA, the town should take certain steps to manage the geese, such as non-lethal harassment and enforcing a strict no-feeding policy at the park.
Moore plans to start a goose task force where volunteers will help pick up droppings.
"There's the tow and collect machine that they can put behind their mower and pick up the goose poop themselves. It's good fertilizer, and they can put it at the compost place, and people can pick it up. We want to get educational signs put up about the geese if they'll allow it, of course," said Moore.
"I want them to take killing the geese off the table completely, not delay it for another year. Because then all of us that are involved in it must go through it all over again. We want peace of mind knowing that the geese are going to be safe," Hittle said.
Bloomsburg Town Council will vote Monday night on an agreement that would allow the geese to be euthanized next year.
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KINGSTON, Pa. — In a news conference on Monday, Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce explained that an incident at First Hospital in Kingston started as a fight between two patients around 7:15 p.m. Saturday.
"At eight o'clock, it was reported to be a full-on large-scale incident involving approximately 14 juveniles who were inside that facility. The staff at that point had called in to indicate that they had barricaded themselves at a nursing station," explained Sanguedolce.
The DA says five people were treated for injuries and released, including the two teenage boys believed to have started the incident, a teenage girl not involved in the fight, and two staff members.
"We are mindful that the subjects of this investigation are in First Valley Hospital for the purposes of obtaining mental treatment. So that is factoring into a large part of our investigation," added Sanguedolce.
Officials in Luzerne County say the incident prompted a response from police and first responders across the Wyoming Valley, who encountered some issues accessing the building.
"First Valley Hospital is a secure facility. Due to the nature of the work that they perform there," added Sanguedolce. "The police had great difficulty gaining access to certain areas of the hospital. That is something Chief Kotchik, and I intend to address with the administration to protect the safety of the staff there and also to protect anyone entering for purposes of emergency services."
The DA says he also wants to address the lack of security he believes was on hand at the facility.
"In my opinion, there was not enough security there. And I don't know if that's a function of the regular staffing or the shortage that we're seeing and personnel pretty much across the country. So, we're at we are going to have to discuss that," he added.
Newswatch 16 reached out to Commonwealth Health for comment. A spokesperson for the hospital sent us this statement:
"We are reviewing Saturday's incident and evaluating potential modifications for the future. The three patients and two employees received care and were medically discharged Saturday evening. Maintaining a safe environment for our patients and provider team is our highest priority. We are in contact with District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce and will continue to work collaboratively with him as we conduct our review of the situation. The timely response of local first responders was tremendously helpful and we appreciate their support."
The Luzerne County district attorney's office says it is too early in the investigation to determine if charges will be filed.
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NANTICOKE, Pa. — From Skycam 16, you can see the remnants of a silk factory turned warehouse turned bowling alley along East Washington Street in Nanticoke. It's been empty for over a decade, and police say it's a public-safety issue.
"We have major problems here with people squatting and coming in and out of the building. The building right now is about ready to collapse in certain areas, so it is very unsafe to be in or near," said Nanticoke Police Chief Michael Roke.
"If somebody gets hurt inside their building, it just makes our job a lot harder because the building itself is very unstable," said Nanticoke Fire Chief Mark Boncal.
Funding is on the way from the state through a community safety project to take the building down.
"This grant was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority on Friday. The city was awarded $1.1 million, give or take around that number. And this is the biggest piece of that puzzle," said Cody Forgach, a staff member for State Rep. Gerald Mullery.
It's exciting news for people who call Nanticoke home.
"They're thrilled. I mean, it's been sitting like this for so long," said Mayor Kevin Coughlin
The mayor hopes this will be a future site for residential development.
"Down the road, that Nacero gas plant coming up in Newport. I'm sure we're going to need housing for that too. "
City officials hope the demolition will take place in the fall and cost close to $500,000.
The remainder of the grant will be used to provide the police department with two new cruisers and a fire department with a new engine, all of which they say are greatly needed for upgrades in public safety.
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Part of Detroit street collapse blamed on Howe bridge construction
Detroit — A section of West Fort Street that collapsed last week during construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project will reopen on Tuesday, a Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority official said Monday.
The 100-foot-long section of road, located between West Fort and Calvary streets, collapsed while construction crews were undertaking piling in the area as part of the bridge project between Detroit and Windsor, said Tara Carson, a spokeswoman for the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. West Fort has been closed between Livernois and Campbell.
One lane in each direction on Fort are expected to reopen on Tuesday, Carson said.
No workers were on site at the time of the collapse, she said, and the concrete in the road collapsed "inward." She said she didn't know how deep the collapse was.
"Right now our project team, Bridging North America, continues to work with Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority and MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) on the investigation into this matter to fully understand what actually caused the road to collapse," Carson said.
Carson said the street closing will not affect the late 2024 opening date of the public bridge, which is being built by the private company Bridging North America over the Detroit River about two miles away from the private Ambassador Bridge. The $4.4 billion project began in October 2018 and is considered by officials one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America..
Bridging North America is responsible for the Detroit street repair costs, Carson said.
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Nessel offers Oxford schools weapon-detecting dog, renews effort to review mass shooting
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has offered Oxford Community Schools the use of a dog trained to detect explosives and firearms along with a handler at the high school next school year.
Nessel, in a letter to the Oxford school board on Monday, also asked the district to reconsider its rejections of her offer to review the events leading up to the Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School.
Four students were killed and seven others including a teacher were wounded in the attack.
The district has twice rejected offers from Nessel to review what led up to the shooting and announced on May 10 that any independent investigation would wait until criminal and civil litigation was completed. A week later on May 17 the board changed course and approved hiring a consulting company to investigate and review the Nov. 30 shooting.
Nessel in her letter on Monday reminded the district the costs of the investigation would be borne solely by her office and that the investigation would be conducted "in such a manner as not to interfere with the ongoing criminal proceedings being handled by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office."
Oxford school board President Tom Donnelly was not immediately available for comment.
Nessel has accused Oxford's school board members of being "more focused on limiting liability" than responding to the concerns of the community and investigating the events that led up to the shooting and has expressed concerns about what the district may withhold from the public using attorney-client privilege.
The dog being offered would come from Elite Detection K9, a nonprofit that breeds and trains dogs for explosives and firearms detection. Avondale High School in Oakland County has one in use.
"I had the opportunity to be introduced to this organization and to observe their work in the Avondale School District," Nessel wrote in the letter. "Avondale High School relies on these dogs to sweep for potentially dangerous materials while at the same time being able to receive attention and affection from the student body in the course of performing their work."
"I believe this animal would provide a sense of security and comfort to the students and staff at the high school and would enhance the safety of the building without hardening the physical environment," Nessel stated in a letter.
Avondale has a one-year contract for its dog, Lucy, and pays around $35,000 for her services. The actual cost of training a dog for a year is around $80,000, said Greg Guidice, Elite Detection president and CEO.
It was not clear who would pay for the cost of the dog, its training and its handler. Nessel's office was not immediately available to answer questions on Monday.
Nessel said on June 7 she hosted a second meeting in Oxford to provide the community with responses to questions raised at a forum she held on April 18.
"These forums have been invaluable in providing me with insight as I advocate for changes in public policy to help address the continued threat of gun violence in our schools and our state," she said.
Nessel said she plans to return to Oxford in the fall with some state lawmakers to receive input from community residents regarding changes they would like to see made in state law.
Since April the district has been testing an artificial intelligence-based gun detection software. Paired with existing surveillance cameras inside and outside the school, and monitored by former military personnel, the system can alert authorities to the presence of a gun carried in plain sight within seconds.
It's one of several new security measures, among them biometric scanners to detect weapons and window shields, that the district is evaluating in the wake of Michigan's deadliest school shooting last fall.
Jill Lemond, assistant superintendent of student services at Oxford Community Schools, previously told The Detroit News the new security measures are being considered as the Oakland County district moves forward with its three-year security plan.
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How does Louisiana handle sanity defenses in court?
In September 2021, police arrested Ureka Black, 32, for allegedly throwing her two children, a 10-month-old and a five-year-old, off the Cross Lake Bridge. The youngest child died as a result.
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Shreveport Police Public Information Officer, Angie Willhite said at the time, “we do not believe this was anything random in nature. This is a tragedy."
Black was taken in by Shreveport Police Detectives and Louisiana State Police and charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
Four months later on Jan. 27, Black pleaded not guilty to both charges and on May 19, Black and her counsel argued and submitted sanity defense.
Read: Shreveport police release the name of suspect in Cross Lake tragedy, update on survivor
Sanity Claims in Louisiana
Shreveport attorney Royal Alexander provided an explanation on how courts handle the invocation of a sanity defense.
Contrary to popular opinion it is not called an insanity defense.
Sanity defenses have been around for hundreds of years in common law and provide security to those who truly do not have the capacity to know right from wrong at the time they allegedly committed the crime.
"If an individual charged with a crime truly has a mental defect or incapacity such that they genuinely don't understand what they're being charged with, then most courts would allow the use of the insanity defense," said Alexander.
Alexander explained that when a defense attorney informs the Court and the District Attorney that he or she plans to invoke the defense of sanity on behalf of their client, a medical determination then has to be made.
Following the medical determination, the defense attorney would then request that a Sanity Commission be appointed by the Court/Judge to examine and report to the Court on the mental condition of the Defendant.
If the Court grants the Sanity Commission then usually the DA and the Defense will get a local psychiatrist to examine the client and report back to the Court.
Read:What we know about the Cross Lake tragedy; suspect extradited, one child dead, one injured
Alexander said, "sometimes a defendant will attempt to use the insanity defense as a distraction or delay tactic but a sharp psychiatrist will spot that pretty quickly."
On Aug. 4, Black and her counsel will argue the sanity defense at a 9:30 a.m. court hearing.
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State police offer safety tips after Louisiana listed among worst roads
In a recent study Louisiana was ranked seventh in the nation for the most dangerous roads.
Louisiana State Police said that in 2021, Louisiana statewide saw just under 900 fatal crashes, killing around 1,000 people.
"While both of those numbers are very high, there are a few things that motorists, passengers, and pedestrians alike can do to help us reduce those numbers," said Tpr. Jonathan Odom, Public Affairs Officer for Troop G Louisiana State Police.
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Here are seven safety tips:
- Never drive impaired or get in a vehicle with someone that is impaired. This includes alcohol, medication, drugs, or any other substance that makes it unsafe to operate a vehicle.
- Avoid aggressive driving. Always drive within the posted speed limits, follow the three-second rule when traveling behind other vehicles, and avoid cutting in front of other vehicles.
- Avoid distracted driving. This includes removing your attention from the task of driving to focus on utilizing cell phones, infotainment displays, other occupants, or eating and drinking. In addition, avoid distractions outside the vehicle such as “rubbernecking”.
- Always buckle up. Not only is wearing a seat belt required by law in Louisiana, but when worn properly they greatly reduce your chances of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle crash.
- Pedestrians should remain visible. When walking in or near roadways, always ensure to remain visible to motorists by wearing bright or reflective clothing, and carrying a flashlight. If provided, it is required to walk on the sidewalk. If no sidewalk is present, walk against the flow of traffic.
- Bicycles should be equipped with reflectors and headlight and the rider must wear a helmet. In addition, bicyclists must travel with the flow of traffic and obey the same laws as a vehicle when on roadways.
- If involved in a crash or emergency, remove vehicles out of travel lanes, when possible. This will ensure the flow of traffic continues, which will prevent secondary crashes from occurring.
You can report emergencies on Louisiana roadways by dialing *577(*LSP) which will connect you to the LSP Troop Headquarters in your area.
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Two homes destroyed by fire near Three Crosses and Alameda
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces authorities are investigating after a fire decimated two structures and caused minor damage to two others in a mobile home park Monday morning.
Las Cruces police and fire crews were dispatched about 10:30 a.m. to the Alameda Acres Mobile Home Park at 3 Crosses Avenue and Alameda Boulevard. Smoke from the fire could be seen from around the city.
Mobile home park residents said the responding firefighters had the blaze under control after about 10 to 15 minutes.
The city confirmed in a news release that no one was injured by the blaze. Four occupants were displaced and offered assistance from the American Red Cross, the city said.
The city said that no damage estimates were immediately available and that the cause of the fire was under investigation.
NOTE: This story was updated at 2:43 p.m. June 13 following a news release from the City of Las Cruces.
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High temperature in Las Cruces breaks century-old daily record
LAS CRUCES – The high temperature Saturday broke a daily record from over 100 years ago.
Meteorologist Jason Grzywacz of the El Paso National Weather Service said temperatures reported at New Mexico State University on Saturday reached 107 degrees Fahrenheit. The sweltering heat broke the existing daily high temperature record of 106 degrees set on June 11, 1906.
Grzywacz said Monday's high will likely reach around 105 degrees. Monday evening, thunderstorms are possible in the southern New Mexico, which means high outflow winds are likely. However, little rain is expected.
Las Cruces high temperatures are expected to remain between 98 and 102 degrees for the rest of the week.
Thursday and Friday are expected to bring precipitation to the area which may also mean even slightly cooler temperatures. Grzywacz said the moisture will move into the area Thursday before heading toward Deming and then farther west. There is currently about a 20% chance of precipitation for the area for the end of the week.
Aside from outflow gusts from storms, winds are forecast to be light for most of the week ranging between 5 and 15 miles per hour.
The North American monsoon season officially begins June 15 and lasts through Sept. 30, but weather changes are not typically full fledged until early to mid-July in this area.
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A heat advisory remains in effect for Las Cruces and surrounding areas until at least 6 a.m. Tuesday but people are still cautioned to take care and be aware of heat related illnesses. Symptoms people should look out for include:
Heat cramps are muscle pain or spasms accompanied by heavy sweating, especially during intense exercise.
- What to do: Stop any physical activity and get to a cool place. Drink water or a sports drink and wait for the cramps to go away before starting activity again. Get medical help right away if the cramps last longer than an hour, if you are on a low-sodium diet, or if you have heart problems.
Heat exhaustion appears with heavy sweating, cold, clammy skin, a fast, weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache and fainting.
- What to do: Move to a cool place, loosen clothing, cool down with damp cloths or take a cool bath and sip water. If you are throwing up, if symptoms last longer than an hour or worsen, get medical help right away.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and happens when the body loses its ability to sweat. Body temperature will climb (103 degrees or higher), skin will be hot, red and dry or damp. Pulse will be fast and strong and can be accompanied by a headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion and passing out. It is important to recognize heat stroke in others, as they may not realize the danger that they are in because of confusion.
- What to do: heat stroke is a medical emergency, so call 911 right away. Try to lower the person's body temperature with cool wet cloths or a cool bath. Do not give them anything to drink.
Pets, children, elderly and members of the community experiencing homelessness are especially vulnerable during such stifling temperatures. New Mexicans are encouraged to check in on their neighbors. People can find more information about heat-related illness online at https://nmtracking.doh.nm.gov/health/climate/HeatIllness.html.
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Former Navajo Nation vice chairman, council speaker Edward T. Begay dies at 87
Edward T. Begay, the former Navajo Nation vice chairman and tribal council speaker, died Sunday in Albuquerque. He was 87.
“On behalf of the Navajo Nation, we offer our condolences and prayers to Honorable Begay’s family," said President Jonathan Nez. "We also thank his loved ones for sharing his life with us and for all of their family’s contributions to our Navajo people. He was a very loving and caring person who always put the people first. We pray that his family takes comfort in knowing that he is with God and watching over them now.”
Begay is Tódích’íi’nii and born for the Tl’ogi clan. His maternal grandfather was Táchii’nii and his paternal grandfather was Kinyaa’áanii.
He grew up in the Nose Rock area of what is now called Superman Canyon in New Mexico. He married his high school sweetheart, Cecilia M. Damon, in 1961. She died in 1991. They had two daughters, Sharlene Begay-Platero and Sandra Begay, and a son-in-law, John Platero, Jr.
“Ed T. was a loving husband, caring father and gracious grandfather, but to many, he was Cheii," his family said in a statement. "We will miss him at our dinner table, sitting next to us in church and listening to his stories of the journeys his life has taken him on. We are extremely proud of his service to the Navajo Nation, the state of New Mexico and his tribal home communities.”
From 1971 to 1983, Begay represented the Church Rock and Bread Springs Chapters on the Navajo Tribal Council, where he also served as speaker. He chaired the Advisory Committee, the Education Committee, the Economic Development and Planning Committee, the Budget and Finance Committee and the Federal Restructuring Task Force.
In 1982, Peterson Zah and Begay successfully campaigned for the offices of Navajo Nation Chairman and Vice-Chairman, serving from 1983 to 1987.
He is credited for developing the Permanent Trust Fund along with former chairman Zah in 1985. The fund has been hailed as a way to build a more self-sufficient Navajo Nation.
The fund mandated that 12% of all tribal revenue be invested in the trust fund and restricted from spending for a period of 20 years. The fund's two layers of financial controls are meant to preserve the principal. Another provision was a 20-year restriction from expanding the principal's interest. It mandated that before 95of the interest can be spent, a 5-year expenditure plan be approved and the remaining 5% be reinvested.
Begay is also known as the author of Title 26, which created the Local Governance Act, recognizing governance at the local level. The act defines the executive and legislative functions of the 110 chapters on the Navajo Nation, as well as the duties and responsibilities of chapter officials and administrators consistent with the Navajo Nation's policy of separation of powers and checks and balances.
“Speaker Ed T. Begay cared for the Navajo people and worked tirelessly for us all," said Navajo Speaker Seth Damon. "The Navajo Nation mourns the loss of a compassionate, great leader and we honor his life today. Through his steadfast leadership, Speaker Begay pushed forward legislation to protect our natural resources, water, and land, while also strengthening the sovereignty of the largest Tribal Nation in the United States. We offer our sincere condolences to those he loved and send prayers of protection for his family during this time."
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Wrong-way driver severely injured after crash with DPS car in Chandler
Officials said a driver traveling in the wrong direction on Loop 101 sustained severe injuries after a crash with an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper early Monday morning.
Bart Graves, spokesman for DPS, said the department received a call at 1:05 a.m. about a vehicle driving the wrong direction in the southbound lanes of Loop 101 near mile marker 60, close to the Ray Road exit in Chandler.
A trooper was able to stop the wrong-way driver using his patrol vehicle, which the driver crashed into. The driver of the car had not been identified by the police.
The driver, who was in the vehicle alone, had severe injuries and was taken to a hospital. The state trooper sustained minor injuries.
DPS was investigating where impairment contributed to the collision, Graves said.
Reach reporter Sam Burdette at sburdette@gannett.com
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Woman killed, man dies by suicide during shooting as 13-year-old son witnesses
Police found a woman and a man dead inside a residence following a 911 call from a 13-year-old boy who said he witnessed his father shoot and kill his mom, according to Apache Junction police.
The woman was identified as Melanie Dixon, 38, and the man as Thomas Moore, 39. They were identified by police as the parents of the 13-year-old.
According to police, the 13-year-old called from a residence near Tomahawk Road and Scenic Street around 8 p.m. and told officers that his father shot his mother several times.
Officers found Moore with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police gave life-saving measures to Dixon, who also had gunshot wounds, but she died at the scene, the department said.
According to Lt. Daniel Saldana with Apache Junction Police, there were three teenagers inside the residence at the time of the incident.
The 13-year-old is staying with family members, Saldana added.
The police department called the incident a "terrible tragedy."
"I want to say our hearts go out to the family and to advise anyone suffering from domestic violence please contact your local police department and seek assistance," Saldana said.
Reach breaking news reporter Laura Daniella Sepulveda at lsepulveda@lavozarizona.com or on Twitter @lauradNews.
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Dallas ISD is working with a safety expert and other school districts around the country to share information about how schools are protected every day.
In the first moments after a safety problem on campus --- we all want to know what went wrong.
"You have this great policy that says OK the staff must do XYZ but how do you measure it? How do you make sure they're doing that?" questioned, Brian Katz, Founder of Safer School Solutions.
Katz is a former tech guy from Google. Broward County Schools in Florida hired him to help come up with a better plan, to keep campuses safe after the Parkland shooting.
"The classroom locking of doors is an important one, the proper wearing of IDs on campus is another critical one," said Katz of things schools should pay attention to.
There is no standard though, no one plan. Police show up at a school and often have questions and no real information on what doors were opened and closed, locked and unlocked.
So school leaders in Dallas started talking with leaders in other districts around the country through a professional group called Chiefs for Change.
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They're nonpartisan but talk and share ideas on how to fix common problems, right now it's safety.
"It actually predates the really tragic school shooting that happened in Texas a short time ago but it's always top of mind for us, how do we engage in work that keeps our students and teachers safe," said Dr. Susana Cordova, Deputy Superintendent, Dallas ISD.
Cordova and outgoing superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa are both part of the Chiefs for Change group and jumped at the chance to work with districts from Washington to Oklahoma to make smart choices, together. All in hopes it's one thing they can do to help keep classrooms secure so learning can take place. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/dallas-isd-works-with-other-districts-to-monitor-school-safety-data/2991212/ | 2022-06-13T22:04:03 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/carter-in-the-classroom/dallas-isd-works-with-other-districts-to-monitor-school-safety-data/2991212/ |
If you go to the theater this summer, you'll find blockbuster movies, and also a documentary that hits close to home.
'Deep in the Heart' is a film about Texas wildlife and wild spaces.
"It's Texas' first wildlife movie," the film's director Ben Masters said. "If you can catch it on the big screen definitely do it, cause it's awesome seeing a mountain lion the size of an 18-wheeler come up and sniff ya!"
The documentary spans the Lone Star State, highlighting its biodiversity.
"I hope to some extent it becomes cool to talk about wildlife and conservation," Masters said. "We've got the coolest man in Texas, Matthew McConaughey talking about it."
The Texan actor is the film's narrator.
"It's the perfect voice for Texas," Masters said, adding that he always envisioned McConaughey's voice in his film. "It was a huge validation that we were onto something special."
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Masters and his crew spent two years shooting the imagery for the doc and another year editing it. Some of the unique images include ocelots, about the size of a bobcat, but more athletic.
"There's only 80 of them in the entire United States," Masters said. "So super special footage."
The film tells the story of conservation through the eyes of the species they follow.
"It's just a ton of fun watching the audience react to it," Master said. "There's a bunch of laughter in it. There's jokes at Oklahoma that every Texas documentary should have."
The visually stunning film is also meant to be a call to action.
"This is our home, and the rivers that are featured...are the rivers that float through our cities," Masters said. "There's a lot that everybody can do to help out Texas, and that's exciting and I hope the movie has a really big impact."
Master said there are plans to cut segments into shorter teaching tools and make them available to classrooms.
"This is the love letter to Texas," Masters said. "It's poetry about our home."
'Deep in the Heart' is in theaters now. Click here to see where. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-based-deep-in-the-heart-is-a-call-to-action/2991267/ | 2022-06-13T22:04:09 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-based-deep-in-the-heart-is-a-call-to-action/2991267/ |
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management is forecasting high ozone levels for Tuesday, and has issued an Air Quality Action Day in several regions, including Allen, Huntington and Wabash counties in northeast Indiana.
In a statement, IDEM encouraged people to help reduce ozone by driving less, combining errands into one trip, don't let your engine idle, turn off lights, set the thermostat to 75 degrees or higher, and avoid refueling or using gasoline-powered lawn equipment until after 7 p.m.
Children, senior citizens and anyone with heart or lung conditions should reduce or avoid exertion and heavy work outdoors, the agency said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/idem-issues-statewide-air-quality-action-day-for-tuesday/article_7e4e2316-eb43-11ec-9b14-0bd309cded18.html | 2022-06-13T22:04:42 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/idem-issues-statewide-air-quality-action-day-for-tuesday/article_7e4e2316-eb43-11ec-9b14-0bd309cded18.html |
A 28-year-old Fort Wayne man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing early Sunday, Fort Wayne police said.
Quentine Scott has been preliminarily charged with aggravated battery, city police said in a statement.
Police have said they were called to the 8300 block of Bridgeway Lane, south of Tillman Road and west of Anthony Boulevard, about 12:45 a.m. Sunday when a man told 911 operators he was bleeding. Police said they learned before their arrival the man may have been stabbed, and said it appeared he was suffering from a stab wound.
The man was taken to a hospital, where emergency room physicians deemed his injuries life-threatening, police said.
Officers got a description of a possible suspect, and they found someone matching those details “a short distance away” from the scene, police said. They said the person was taken to police headquarters to be interviewed. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/arrest-made-in-bridgeway-lane-stabbing/article_777c9eea-eb3a-11ec-9876-5765163d913a.html | 2022-06-13T22:04:45 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/arrest-made-in-bridgeway-lane-stabbing/article_777c9eea-eb3a-11ec-9876-5765163d913a.html |
The victim of a Sunday morning shooting in the 5000 block of Oliver Street has been identified, and his death has been ruled a homicide, the Allen County coroner's office said today.
Dequavius Devonte Tyler, 27, of Fort Wayne died from multiple gunshot wounds, and his death is the county's 12th homicide of the year, the coroner's office said in a statement.
Tyler was found about 5:15 a.m. Sunday, and was taken to a local hospital, where he died about three hours later, the statement said.
His death remains under investigation by Fort Wayne police, the county prosecutor's office and the coroner's office. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/man-killed-in-oliver-street-shooting-identified/article_46b98f8a-eb3e-11ec-97b1-83584cff8735.html | 2022-06-13T22:04:51 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/man-killed-in-oliver-street-shooting-identified/article_46b98f8a-eb3e-11ec-97b1-83584cff8735.html |
Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio, the National Weather Service said.
Damaging winds of 70 mph or higher are the greatest risk, but heavy rain, hail and tornadoes are possible, the weather service said.
It raised the risk of severe weather to "elevated," or No. 3 on a five-point scale, with the highest risk north of U.S. 30.
Separate afternoon and evening storms are possible, with the potentially biggest threat and least certainty about the storms tonight, the weather service said.
After the storms, high heat and humidity are expected Tuesday and Wednesday, with an excessive heat watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening in Allen County and nine other northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio counties north and east of Fort Wayne.
Heat index values of up to 110 are possible in the watch area, significantly increasing the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
People should drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors, the weather service said.
Other counties included in the watch area are DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley counties in Indiana and Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert and Williams counties in Ohio. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/severe-storms-possible-today-tonight-in-northeast-indiana-northwest-ohio/article_594e6cfc-eb06-11ec-9e72-9f4ce730e347.html | 2022-06-13T22:04:57 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/severe-storms-possible-today-tonight-in-northeast-indiana-northwest-ohio/article_594e6cfc-eb06-11ec-9e72-9f4ce730e347.html |
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – After the death of 18-year-old bobcat Kirby, officials with Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium were happy to announce Monday that they will have an easier time finding a replacement thanks to a timely donation.
Following the announcement of Kirby’s death by park staff in March, Miss Tri-Cities Teen 2022 winner Nia Ailshie knew she needed to get involved with the park’s search. She had grown up seeing the bobcat, and the last thing she wanted was for a new generation of kids to miss that experience.
“I had always been going to Bays Mountain with my family when I was little,” Ailshie said. “I have very vivid memories of walking around the park with my brothers, looking at all of the different kinds of animals. A few months ago, when I read in the paper that Kirby passed away, I was deeply moved and was like ‘I want to do something about it.'”
So Nia got to work: $3,000 worth of work, apparently. In a donation ceremony Monday, Alshie gave the park all of her fundraising proceeds to help ease the transition of the next cat to occupy Kirby’s enclosure.
Staff are still looking for the park’s perfect match as of June since the supply of bobcats largely relies on national rehabilitators and zoos. Until then, park naturalists will plan for their arrival. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bays-mountain-park-and-planetarium-receives-3k-donation-for-new-bobcat/ | 2022-06-13T22:13:47 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bays-mountain-park-and-planetarium-receives-3k-donation-for-new-bobcat/ |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Carter County Mayor Patty Woodby will serve Tennessee as part of a state committee at the request of the state’s top executive.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee appointed Woodby to the Local Government Planning Committee, according to a release from the county mayor’s office. Woodby’s term begins immediately and will last through June 30, 2025.
The committee’s function is to advise the commissioner of Economic and Community Development on matters of planning and developing projects at the local level, according to the release. Seven local government officers from across Tennessee make up the committee.
“In the thorough, aggressive search for candidates, your individual characteristics and professional qualifications were exceptional among the number of nominees who expressed interest,” Gov. Lee wrote in a letter of appointment to Woodby. “I consider it very important to ensure that Tennessee’s boards and commissions are filled with the most dedicated and qualified citizens. I believe that your participation is certain to leave a positive impact on this board and the work it does.”
Woodby expressed appreciation for the governor’s selection and wrote in the release that she looks forward to assisting the region with her new position.
“It is a tremendous honor to be appointed by Governor Lee to serve on the Local Government Planning Advisory Committee. Carter County is leading the region in developing new and innovative ways to improve the skills of our workforce to support our existing industries and to recruit new businesses to Carter County. I am thankful for Governor Lee’s support for our efforts. I truly appreciate the Governor’s confidence in me and my abilities in appointing me to serve on this committee and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish for the betterment of our region.”
Patty Woodby, Carter County Mayor
Woodby secured the Republican nomination for the upcoming August election after defeating hopefuls Mike Ensor and Danny Ward in May. She will face independent candidates Devon Buck and Leon Humphrey in the general election.
Another Northeast Tennessee official serves on the committee. According to a spokesperson from Gov. Lee’s office, Jonesborough Town Administrator Glenn Rosenoff has a spot on the committee as well.
The other committee members include the following:
Blake Lay, Lawrenceburg Mayor
Paige Brown, Gallatin Mayor
Robby Moore, Lobelville Mayor
Brandon Morrison, Shelby County Commissioner
Bev Burger, City of Franklin Alderman | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-co-mayor-appointed-to-state-committee-by-governor/ | 2022-06-13T22:13:53 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-co-mayor-appointed-to-state-committee-by-governor/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Church Hill cemetery was fined more than $1,400 for alleged financial and maintenance issues.
Records show Church Hill Memory Gardens was ordered to pay a $750 civil penalty plus $668 in investigation costs to the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
The cemetery agreed to pay the department in a consent order signed in May to avoid further administrative action.
According to the state, a March 2021 audit found that the cemetery’s registration had expired four months prior and had not been renewed.
An additional audit conducted in November found the cemetery still had not obtained a valid cemetery registration and that for 13 contracts, the cemetery failed to deposit the minimum 20% (for a total of $780) from each contract into its improvement trust fund. State law requires cemeteries to deposit at least 20% of the total transaction amount for the land excluding the lawn crypt or $50, whichever is greater.
The November audit also found that the cemetery had failed to include required language in sales contracts and also made 14 deposits to its improvement trust fund that were between 17 and 170 days late.
According to the state, the cemetery obtained a new cemetery registration in April 2022.
Church Hill Memory Gardens consent order by Slater Teague on Scribd
A Department of Commerce and Insurance inspector conducted a physical inspection of the cemetery in November and “observed numerous issues,” including dead grass on monuments, sunken graves that needed to be filled, broken vases, several potholes on the driveways and a gravel driveway in “extremely poor condition,” a broken window in the mausoleum, and broken and loose stones on the steps leading to one of the cemetery’s statues.
The inspector observed that though the grass had been recently mowed, dead grass remained on many of the monuments; a few graves were sunken and required filling; there were several broken vases and some markers had vases that appeared to be missing; the shrubs in the center portion of the cemetery were extremely tall and even covered benches positioned beneath the shrubs; the driveways had multiple potholes that needed to be filled; the gravel drive in the back portion of the cemetery was in extremely poor condition and almost impossible to traverse; the mausoleum was dirt and there was one (1) broken window in the back of the mausoleum; the walkway and steps leading to one of the statues in the center portion of the cemetery was in extremely poor condition and there were numerous broken and loose stones.
Tennessee Dept. of Commerce and Insurance consent order
The $750 civil penalty was contingent on the cemetery depositing $780 into its improvement care trust fund. It would have been $1,500 otherwise, according to the consent order. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/church-hill-cemetery-ordered-to-pay-over-1400-for-state-violations/ | 2022-06-13T22:13:59 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/church-hill-cemetery-ordered-to-pay-over-1400-for-state-violations/ |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — People wanting new all-electric vehicles are used to the “hurry up and wait” game, but now folks interested in the electric version of America’s best-selling pickup will at least be able to see, touch and test drive a model.
Friendship Ford took shipment of a “Pro” version of the F-150 Lightning on Friday — the no-frills commercial version of a model that rolled its first units off the production line less than two months ago.
“It’s a game changer,” Friendship General Manager Lance Dowdy said of the truck, which starts at just under $40,000 before a tax credit that lowers the effective price by $7,500.
“You just don’t realize how much torque and how (the) ride is just so smooth…is it going to be for everybody, no, but I think there’s a lot of people that are going to be extremely satisfied with this product.”
If the Lightning was going to be for everybody, most everybody would have an awfully long wait. Ford sold almost a million F-150s in 2019. The company is making 40,000 Lightnings this year and hopes to produce 150,000 in 2023.
The truck, which gets 230 miles per charge or up to 300-plus with the extended range battery, had already received 200,000 orders last December when Ford closed the “order bank” on the 2022s.
“They can test drive the vehicle…see the equipment, kind of get what you like to do and then when the 2023’s open up, there’ll be a little lead time,” Dowdy said.
“You can go in there and build your truck, get in with us. Day one of allocation we want to get in as many orders as we can just like everybody else is going to do, and the more that you can get those orders in the higher likelihood you’re going to get what you want.”
Dowdy said he expects the Lightning to draw a lot of attention. After showing off a “frunk” that can hold up to 400 pounds of gear where an engine normally sits under the hood, Dowdy climbed in and started the test model up. Silence.
He backed what is the fastest F-150 ever (0 to 60 in less than five seconds) off the curb and the truck glided silently toward Highway 11-W. Then it took off like a rocket, tires barking, when Dowdy punched the accelerator.
Prospective buyers will be able to get that same instant torque that’s exclusive to electric vehicles, as well as the superb handling that comes from a massively heavy battery directly under the vehicle’s center. That leaves the center of gravity in an optimum place for handling.
“People can come by and get their interest up, see the good, the bad,” Dowdy said. “Is it going to be a fit for everybody? Is it going to replace gas and diesel engines? No, that’s not what Ford has said.”
But about 30 of the 2022 trucks were ordered through Friendship and will arrive later this year.
“We’ll have one in not too long that’ll actually go to a customer, it’s a local businessman here in the area,” Dowdy said.
Changing dynamics in the dealership and car buying world
The Lightning Pro has the same motor and driving features as the more expensive trim levels, so Dowdy said folks interested in something fancier will basically get the same driving experience they would with an XLT or Lariat trim model.
And the way the world of vehicle sales is changing, if someone wants to drive a Lightning this is the only choice they’re going to have. Supply chain issues and other changes have made the shopping and buying experience completely different than it used to be.
“The supply chain for chips was not going to be a quick fix,” Dowdy said. “I mean Ford is saying 2024, probably more realistic 2025.”
He said Ford learned a hard lesson when it reintroduced the Bronco SUV.
“They had a lot of different packages and that’s been the hardest part for us, because we’ve had customers that have had the cars on order but you’re having to call them back and say, ‘well, if you’ll give up having a certain feature you’ll get it sooner.'”
Most buyers are agreeing to that. Dowdy said people ought to get used to dealerships with far fewer models on the lot.
That’s one reason he’s not concerned about a no-frills work truck attracting buyers interested in fancier models. Another reason is that Friendship has a focus on commercial sales and is Northeast Tennessee’s only designated Ford commercial vehicle center.
Dowdy expects keen interest from people looking to switch some of their fleet vehicles to electric. He also said Friendship’s designation may have played a part in the dealership getting the Lightning demo truck so early.
“This car changes the game for a lot of businesses, because when their vehicles go down it’s a per day kind of deal,” Dowdy said.
“It’s a work truck. It can be everything from your plumber, your general contractor…it’s got capacity to tow up to 10,000 pounds because we got the max tow on here.”
And that 400-pound capacity frunk has several standard electrical outlets that can be powered by the battery.
“With the tax credit, you’re looking at about $38,000 to have this much equipment,” Dowdy said of the model that’s on the lot.
Want something fancier and you’ll pay far more, with the Lightning’s XLT trim starting at about $55,000 and Lariat and Platinum trim levels rising well above that. Dowdy doesn’t expect the sticker prices to dampen sales.
“I think skeptics of electric vehicles will be extremely surprised when they drive this truck and learn what it has to offer.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/fords-all-electric-f-150-lightning-available-to-test-drive-in-bristol/ | 2022-06-13T22:14:05 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/fords-all-electric-f-150-lightning-available-to-test-drive-in-bristol/ |
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Idahoans are encouraged to give feedback at seven public meetings held throughout Idaho in June and July on future placement of electric vehicle charging stations in the Gem State. Residents can also fill out a brief online survey to offer input.
The project, which is led by the Idaho Transportation Department, is being conducted in partnership with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the Idaho Office of Energy and Mineral Resources.
“This collaborative effort aligns with the Federal Highway Administration’s recent announcement of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, an initiative to fund strategically placed charging stations to establish an interconnected network for EV cross-country travel,” an ITD press release said.
Officials are seeking feedback on where electric vehicle charging stations should be built, including comments on where locations should be placed near Idaho’s interstates and state highways.
Once the feedback is compiled, ITD will present its findings and strategic plan to the Federal Highway Administration to help guide future EV infrastructure rollout, the press release said.
The Idaho Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan is expected to be approved sometime after Sept. 30. Once approved, Idaho is anticipated to receive $4.4 million for the project in the first year, then $6.3 million annually the following four years throughout the duration of the five-year project, according to the ITD press release. That funding will be used to administer grants and agreements for placing charging stations across Idaho. The guidance for eligible projects can be found here. Grant applications for charging station infrastructure could be opened as early as fall 2022.
The public is invited to learn more about the program and share their ideas at one of the seven upcoming public meetings scheduled throughout the state:
IDAHO FALLS
Monday, June 13 | 4 p.m. MT
Idaho Falls Library Rooms 1 & 2
457 W. Broadway St.
FORT HALL
Tuesday, June 14 | 12 p.m. MT
Shoshone Bannock Resort & Casino
777 Bannock Trail
TWIN FALLS
Tuesday, June 21 | 12 p.m. MT
College of Southern Idaho
Human Services Building #150
North College Road
LEWISTON
Tuesday, June 28 | 12 p.m. PT
Lewiston Public Library
411 D St.
COEUR D’ ALENE
Wednesday, June 29 | 12 p.m. PT
ITD District 1 Office
600 W Prairie Ave.
GARDEN CITY
Wednesday, July 6 | 5 p.m. MT
Garden City City Hall
6015 Glenwood St.
VIRTUAL MEETING
Virtual Public Meeting (Zoom hosted), July 13 | 11 a.m. MT
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BOISE — A few weeks before 31 members of a white supremacist group were arrested for allegedly planning to riot at a northern Idaho LGBTQ pride event, a fundamentalist Idaho pastor told his Boise congregation that gay, lesbian and transgender people should be executed by the government.
Around the same time, a lawmaker from the northernmost region of the state, Republican Rep. Heather Scott, told an audience that drag queens and other LGBTQ supporters are waging “a war of perversion against our children."
A toxic brew of hateful rhetoric has been percolating in Idaho and elsewhere around the U.S., well ahead of the arrests of the Patriot Front members at the pride event Saturday in Coeur d’Alene.
Police say dozens of men from the white supremacist group piled into a U-Haul truck wearing balaclavas and bearing riot gear, with plans to instigate a riot at the park where families, children and supporters were gathered to celebrate the LGBTQ community.
Those arrested came from 13 states, including Idaho, Oregon, Colorado, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The defendants were booked on misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to riot and released on bail. As of Monday afternoon, online court records did not show if the men had retained defense attorneys.
The two arrested from Idaho are Winston North Durham, of Genesee, and Richard Jacob Jessop of Idaho Falls. Those arrested ranged from 20 to 40 years old.
Thomas Rousseau, a 23-year-old from Grapevine, Texas, who has been identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as the Patriot Front founder and was among those arrested, did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
Jon Lewis, a George Washington University researcher who specializes in homegrown violent extremism, said outrage directed at LGBTQ people had been growing for months online, often in chat rooms frequented by members of groups like the Patriot Front.
In the same way that it mobilized against Black Lives Matter in the nation's capital in December, the Patriot Front harnesses what’s in the news cycle — in this case, drag queen story hours, disputes about transgender people in schools, and LGBTQ visibility more broadly.
A “massive right-wing media ecosystem” has been promoting the notion that "there are people who are trying to take your kids to drag shows, there are trans people trying to ‘groom’ your children," Lewis said.
The rhetoric has been amplified by right-wing social media accounts that use photos and videos of LGBTQ individuals to drive outrage among their followers.
Several posts have falsely sought to label teachers and librarians who accept the LGBTQ community as abusers or groomers of children. Others have lambasted pride events or drag performances as “depraved."
One photo shared widely on social media this week falsely claimed a “Drag Queen Story Hour” performer flashed their genitals to children while reading aloud. But the photograph, from a suburban Minneapolis library in 2019, clearly shows the performer was wearing tan undergarments.
A spokesman for Hennepin County Library confirmed to The Associated Press that the performer did not expose themselves to children.
Northern Idaho has long been associated with extremist groups, most prominently the Aryan Nations, which was often in the news in the 1990s. The area drew disaffected people after white supremacist Richard Butler moved there in 1973 from California.
After the Aryan Nations' heyday, many local officials tried to disassociate the region from extremism. But in recent years, some politicians, civic leaders and real estate agents have boasted about northern Idaho’s conservatism to draw like-minded people.
At a news conference Monday, Coeur d'Alene Mayor Jim Hammond said the city is no longer a locus of hate.
“We are not going back to the days of the Aryan Nations. We are past that,” he declared.
Scott, the northern Idaho lawmaker, did not immediately respond to an email request for comment.
At her public appearance weeks ago, she introduced two members of the Panhandle Patriots motorcycle club, who urged watchers to join them in “the fight” against LGBTQ people at the Coeur d’Alene pride celebration. They dubbed their counter-protest “Gun d’Alene.”
“Stand up, take it to the head, go to the fight. ... We say, ‘Damn the repercussions,’” the motorcycle club members said. “They are trying to take your children.”
The Panhandle Patriots later changed their event to a prayer rally, saying they are “a Christian group that stands against violence in all its forms."
Elsewhere around the country, authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area are investigating a possible hate crime after a group of men allegedly shouted anti-LGBTQ slurs during Drag Queen Story Hour at the San Lorenzo Library over the weekend. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/right-wing-extremists-amp-up-anti-lgbtq-rhetoric-online/article_92dca2ac-ccb4-5f19-94dc-0c3232fa7c78.html | 2022-06-13T22:16:08 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/right-wing-extremists-amp-up-anti-lgbtq-rhetoric-online/article_92dca2ac-ccb4-5f19-94dc-0c3232fa7c78.html |
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NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. – New Hartford Police Chief Michael Inserra announced Monday he’ll be retiring at the end of June.
Inserra has been in law enforcement for 40 years, serving in New Hartford for 34 of those years and the last 12 as police chief.
In a social media post, Inserra said, “Over the course of my career I have worked alongside some truly knowledgeable and professional officers who work tirelessly to make this community a safe place to live and work. It is also gratifying to work in a community that supports their police officers. Having this support helps our officers through the challenging times facing police officers today.”
Inserra also thanked local leaders for their ongoing support of the department and thanked his team for their commitment.
“Most of all, I would like to commend the men and women of the New Hartford Police Department for their professionalism and unwavering dedication to duty,” Inserra wrote in the post. “I will always cherish my time commanding the best men and women in law enforcement.”
Inserra’s retirement is effective June 30. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/chief-inserra-retiring-from-new-hartford-police-department-at-the-end-of-the-month/article_e2894b1a-eb4f-11ec-bc19-974a3122565b.html | 2022-06-13T22:18:29 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/chief-inserra-retiring-from-new-hartford-police-department-at-the-end-of-the-month/article_e2894b1a-eb4f-11ec-bc19-974a3122565b.html |
UTICA, N.Y. – A housing study was conducted in Utica recently to help the city decide how to allocate project funds for the second phase of the Utica Prosperity Initiative. Now, the results are in.
The city collected public input throughout the month of May, and will share the findings and recommendations on Thursday, June 16 at Utica City Hall. The public presentation will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Common Council chambers.
The study aimed to help the city assess local demographics and household data, as well as forecast future housing needs for all levels of income. This will help the city develop a plan to implement the recommendations.
The housing study will be available to read online as well as a comment form at uticahousingstudy.org. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/results-of-utica-housing-study-to-be-shared-during-public-presentation/article_53900d74-eb57-11ec-8706-d72150c1a04e.html | 2022-06-13T22:18:35 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/results-of-utica-housing-study-to-be-shared-during-public-presentation/article_53900d74-eb57-11ec-8706-d72150c1a04e.html |
CHADWICKS, N.Y. – Part of Oneida Street in Chadwicks will be closed for the next few weeks as work continues on the Route 8 bridge project on the Utica-New Hartford line.
Starting June 14, the section between Roberts Road and Hand Place will be closed so crews can replace the bridge deck, according to the New York State Department of Transportation.
It's expected to take about three weeks. A signed detour will be in place during that time. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/section-of-oneida-street-to-close-temporarily-as-route-8-bridge-work-continues/article_157bfefc-eb5d-11ec-b966-e73d940971a3.html | 2022-06-13T22:18:41 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/section-of-oneida-street-to-close-temporarily-as-route-8-bridge-work-continues/article_157bfefc-eb5d-11ec-b966-e73d940971a3.html |
MOUNTAINBURG, Ark — The Arkansas State Police is asking for the public's help in finding 73-year-old James Scribner of Mountainburg, Arkansas.
He was last seen on Sunday, June 12 near highway 282 wearing a long-sleeve shirt, pants and lace up boots. Mr. Scribner also typically uses a cane.
If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Crawford County Sheriff's Department at (479) 474- 8000 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-for-crawford-county-man/91-561ae095-3c27-4279-884f-e8f3d0ca25ab | 2022-06-13T22:23:15 | 1 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/silver-alert-for-crawford-county-man/91-561ae095-3c27-4279-884f-e8f3d0ca25ab |
A 34-year-old Lincoln man was arrested last week after police say he sold oxycodone pills to a 30-year-old man who was later found dead of an overdose, investigators said in court records.
Ronald Mach was charged Friday with possession of and delivery of a controlled substance after Lincoln Police found a used syringe, a spoon with blue residue and seven blue oxycodone pills near the victim, who died June 4, investigator Xavier Schwerdtfeger said in the affidavit for Mach's arrest.
Text conversations between the victim and Mach led police to the 34-year-old, who investigators believe exchanged the pills for Naloxone tabs from the 30-year-old on June 3, the day before his death, Schwerdtfeger said.
Police on Thursday served a search warrant on Mach's house, near 32nd and R streets, and arrested him there. He was taken to the Lancaster County jail, where he is being held on a $25,000 percentage bond.
Mach must pay $2,500 to be released.
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Tom Casady's list of the 10 most infamous crimes in Lincoln history
Crimes of the times
This is simply one man’s perspective from the early 21st century (first written in 2010). I had to make a decision about crimes that occurred at locations that are inside the city today, but were outside our corporate limits at the time they occurred. I chose the latter.
Before beginning, though, I have to deal with three crimes that stand apart: the murders of three police officers in Lincoln. I’m not quite sure how to place them in a list. They all had huge impacts on the community, and on the police department in particular. Because these are my colleagues, I deal with them separately and in chronological order.
Patrolman Marion Francis Marshall
Shot in the shadow of the new Nebraska State Capital, Gov. Charles Bryan came to his aid and summoned additional help.
Lt. Frank Soukup
Marion Marshall was technically not a Lincoln police officer, so Lt. Soukup was actually the first Lincoln police officer killed on duty. One of his colleagues who was present at the motel and involved in the gunbattle, Paul Jacobsen, went on to enjoy a long career and command rank at LPD, influencing many young charges (like me) and leaving his mark on the culture of the agency.
Lt. Paul Whitehead
In the space of a few months, three LPD officers died in the line of duty. Frank Soukup had been murdered, and George Welter had died in a motorcycle crash. Paul Whitehead's partner, Paul Merritt, went on to command rank, and like Paul Jacobsen left an indelible mark at LPD and the community.
No. 1: Starkweather
The subject of several thinly disguised movie plots and a Springsteen album, the Starkweather murders are clearly the most infamous crime in Lincoln’s history — so far. One of the first mass murderers of the mass media age, six of Charles Starkweather’s 11 victims were killed inside the city of Lincoln, and the first was just on the outskirts of town. I didn’t live in Lincoln at the time, but my wife was a first-grader at Riley Elementary School and has vivid memories of the city gripped by fear in the days between the discovery of the Bartlett murders and Starkweather’s capture in Wyoming.
The case caused quite an uproar. There was intense criticism of the police department and sheriff’s office for not capturing Starkweather earlier in the week after the discovery of the Bartletts' bodies. Ultimately, Mayor Bennett Martin and the Lancaster County Board of Commissioners retained a retired FBI agent, Harold G. Robinson, to investigate the performance of local law enforcement. His report essentially exonerated the local law officers and made a few vanilla recommendations for improving inter-agency communication and training.
Now I know that many readers are mumbling to themselves “how obvious.” Hold your horses, though. It’s not quite as obvious as you might think. I had two experiences that drove this fact home to me. The first was a visit by a small group of journalism students. Only one member of the class had any idea, and her idea was pretty vague. You need to remember that the Starkweather murders were in 1957 and 1958 — before the parents of many college students were even born.
The second experience was a visit by a Cub Scout den. I was giving the kids a tour of the police station one evening. We were in the front lobby waiting for everyone to arrive. As I entertained the boys, I told the moms and dads that they might enjoy looking in the corner of the Sheriff’s Office display case to see the contents of Starkweather’s wallet — discovered a couple of years ago locked up in the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office safe. After a few minutes, one of the confused fathers asked me who Starkweather was, and why it was significant.
No. 2: Lincoln National Bank
On the morning of Sept. 17, 1930, a dark blue Buick carrying six men pulled up in front of the Lincoln National Bank at the northwest corner of 12th and O streets. Five of the men entered the bank, while a sixth stood outside by the Buick, cradling a machine gun. Observing the unusual events, a passerby called the police. The officer who responded, Forrest Shappaugh, was casually instructed by the machine-gun-toting lookout to just keep going, which he wisely did. Returning with reinforcements, he found that the robbers had already made good on their getaway, netting $2.7 million in cash and negotiable securities.
Ultimately, three of the six suspects were arrested. Tommy O’Connor and Howard Lee were convicted and sentenced. Jack Britt was tried twice but not convicted by a hung jury. Gus Winkeler, a member of Al Capone’s gang, winged a deal with County Attorney Max Towle to avoid prosecution in exchange for orchestrating the recovery of $600,000 in bearer bonds. The following year, Winkeler was murdered in Chicago, the victim of a gangland slaying. The final two robbers were never identified.
The Lincoln National Bank robbery stood as the largest cash bank robbery in the United States for many decades. It precipitated major changes at the Lincoln Police Department. Chief Peter Johnstone was rapidly “retired” after the robbery, the department’s fleet was upgraded to add the first official patrol cars, the full force was armed and a shotgun squad was organized. Forty-four years later when I was hired at LPD, the echo of the Lincoln National Bank robbery was still evident in daily bank opening details, and in the Thomspon submachine guns and Reising rifles that detectives grabbed whenever the robbery alarm sounded at headquarters.
No. 3: The Last Posse
My first inkling about this crime came when I was the chief deputy sheriff. One of my interns, a young man named Ron Boden (who became a veteran deputy sheriff), had been doing some research on Lancaster County’s only known lynching, in 1884. I came across a reference in the biography of the sheriff at the time, Sam Melick, to the murder of the Nebraska Penitentiary warden and subsequent prison break. Melick had been appointed interim warden after the murder and instituted several reforms.
Several years later, a colleague, Sgt. Geoff Marti, loaned me a great book, Gale Christianson’s "Last Posse," that told the story of the 1912 prison break in gory, haunting and glorious detail.
To make a long story short, convict Shorty Gray and his co-conspirators shot and killed Warden James Delahunty, a deputy warden and a guard on Wednesday, March 13, 1912. They then made their break — right into the teeth of a brutal Nebraska spring blizzard. Over the course to the next few days, a posse pursued. During the pursuit, the escapees carjacked a young farmer with his team and wagon. As the posse closed in, a gunfight broke out and the hostage was shot and killed in the exchange, along with two of the three escapees.
There was plenty of anger among the locals in the Gretna-Springfield vicinity about the death of their native son, and a controversy raged over the law enforcement tactics that brought about his demise. Lancaster County Sheriff Gus Hyers was not unsullied by the inquiry, although it appears from my prospect a century later that the fog of war led to the tragedy.
Christianson, a professor of history at Indiana State University who died earlier this year, notes the following on the flyleaf:
“For anyone living west of the Mississippi in 1912, the biggest news that fateful year was a violent escape from the Nebraska state penitentiary planned and carried out by a trio of notorious robbers and safe blowers.”
Bigger news on half the continent than the sinking of the Titanic during the same year would certainly qualify this murder-escape as one of the most infamous Lincoln crimes in history.
No. 4: Rock Island wreck
The Aug. 10, 1894, wreck of a Rock Island train on the southwest outskirts of Lincoln was almost lost in the mist of time until it was resurrected in the public consciousness by author Joel Williams, who came across the story while conducting research for his historical novel, "Barrelhouse Boys."
The wreck was determined to be the result of sabotage to the tracks, perhaps an attempt to derail the train as a prelude to robbery. Eleven people died in the crash and ensuing fire, making this a mass murder, to be sure. G.W. Davis was arrested and convicted of the crime but later received a full pardon. The story was told in greater detail earlier this year by the Lincoln Journal Star.
A historical marker is along the Rock Island Trail in Wilderness Park, accessible only by foot or bike from the nearest trail access points about a half-mile away at Old Cheney Road on the north, or 14th Street on the south.
Here’s the big question that remains unanswered: Was there really significant evidence to prove that George Washington Davis committed the crime, or was he just a convenient scapegoat? The fact that he received a gubernatorial pardon 10 years later leads me to believe that the evidence must have been unusually weak. If he was railroaded, then my second question is this: who really pried loose the tracks with the 40-pound crowbar found at the scene?
No. 5: Commonwealth
On Nov. 1, 1983, the doors to Nebraska’s largest industrial savings and loan company were closed and Commonwealth was declared insolvent. The 6,700 depositors with $65 million at stake would never be fully compensated for their loss, ultimately receiving about 59 cents on the dollar for their deposits, which they all mistakenly believed were insured up to $30,000 through the Nebraska Depository Insurance Guaranty Corporation, which was essentially an insurance pool with assets of only $3 million.
The case dominated Nebraska news for months. The investigation ultimately led to the conviction of three members of the prominent Lincoln family that owned the institution, the resignation of the director of the State Department of Banking and the impeachment of the Nebraska attorney general and the suspension of his license to practice law. State and federal litigation arising from the failure of Commonwealth drug on for years.
At the Lincoln Police Department, the Commonwealth failure led to the formation of a specialized white-collar crime detail, now known as the Technical Investigations Unit. At the time, municipal police departments in the United States had virtually no capacity for investigating financial crime and fraud of this magnitude, and we quickly became well known for our expertise in this area. The early experience served LPD very well in the ensuring years.
No. 6: Candice Harms
Candi Harms never came home from visiting her boyfriend on Sept. 22, 1992. Her parents reported her as a missing person the following morning, and her car was found abandoned in a cornfield north of Lincoln later in the day. Weeks went by before her remains were found southeast of Lincoln.
Scott Barney and Roger Bjorklund were convicted in her abduction and murder. Barney is in prison serving a life term. Bjorklund died in prison in 2001. Intense media attention surrounded the lengthy trial of Roger Bjorklund, for which a jury was brought in from Cheyenne County as an alternative to a change of venue. I have no doubt that the trial was a life-changing event for a group of good citizens from Sidney, who did their civic duty.
I was the Lancaster County sheriff at the time, involved both in the investigation and in the trial security. It was at about this time that the cellular telephone was becoming a consumer product, and I have often thought that this brutal crime probably spurred a lot of purchases. During my career, this is probably the second-most-prominent Lincoln crime in terms of the sheer volume of media coverage.
No. 7: Jon Simpson and Jacob Surber
A parent’s worst nightmare unfolded in September 1975 when these two boys, ages 12 and 13, failed to return from the Nebraska State Fair. The boys were the victims of abduction and murder. The case was similar to a string of other murders of young boys in the Midwest, and many thought that these cases were related -- the work of a serial killer. Although an arrest was made in the case here in Lincoln, the charges were eventually dismissed. William Guatney was released and has since died.
No. 8: John Sheedy
Saloon and gambling house owner John Sheedy was gunned down outside his home at 1211 P St. in January 1891. The case of Sheedy, prominent in Lincoln’s demiworld, became the talk of the town when his wife, Mary, and her alleged lover and accomplice, Monday McFarland, were arrested. Both were acquitted at trial. The Sheedy murder is chronicled in a great interactive multimedia website, Gilded Age Plains City, an online version that builds upon an article published in 2001 by Timothy Mahoney of the University of Nebraska.
No. 9: Patricia McGarry and Catherine Brooks
The bodies of these two friends were found in a Northeast Lincoln duplex in August 1977. Their murderer, Robert E. Williams, was the subject of a massive Midwest manhunt during the following week. Before his capture, he committed a third murder in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, and raped, shot and left for dead a victim who survived in Minnesota. He is the last man to be executed in Nebraska, sent to the electric chair in 1997.
No. 10: Judge William M. Morning
District Court Judge William Morning was murdered in February 1924. He was shot on the bench by an unhappy litigant in a divorce case. His court reporter, Minor Bacon, was also shot, but a notebook in his breast pocket deflected the bullet and saved his life.
Many other crimes
Choosing Lincoln's 10 most infamous crimes was a challenge. Although the top two were easy, the picture quickly became clouded. We tend, of course, to forget our history rather quickly. Many of the crimes I felt were among the most significant are barely remembered today, if not completely forgotten.
Some readers will take issue with my list. In choosing 10, here are the others I considered, in no particular order. They are all murders:
-- Mary O'Shea
-- Nancy Parker
-- Charles Mulholland
-- Victoria Lamm and Janet Mesner
-- Martina McMenamin
-- Regina Bos (presumably murdered)
-- Patty Webb
-- Marianne Mitzner
I also thought about the five murder-suicides in which a mother or father killed multiple family members before taking their own life. Though tragic, these crimes did not command the same kind of attention as the others, perhaps because there was no lengthy investigation, no tantalizing whodunit, no stranger-killer, nor any of the details that come out in the coverage of a major trial. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-sold-oxycodone-pills-to-man-who-died-of-overdose-police-say/article_31d9d8f2-6033-52fd-b55b-0a6324b72b38.html | 2022-06-13T22:26:14 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-sold-oxycodone-pills-to-man-who-died-of-overdose-police-say/article_31d9d8f2-6033-52fd-b55b-0a6324b72b38.html |
Management at The Oven's east Lincoln location spent much of Monday taking stock of what's left of the Indian restaurant after a weekend fire destroyed its kitchen and left a dense layer of soot throughout the dining room.
The fire, which originated in a food dehydrator at around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, burned for nearly five hours before roofers working nearby noticed smoke emitting from the building, Lincoln Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Lloyd Mueller said.
The building was structurally spared in part because the fire damaged water pipes above the kitchen, which served as de facto sprinklers and kept the fire itself from spreading beyond the room, Mueller said.
Still, the blaze caused more than $150,000 in damage, and general manager Pratik Ghimire predicted the restaurant near 70th and Pioneers Boulevard won't be operational for at least three to four months.
But The Oven's east location will reopen, Ghimire told the Journal Star on Monday, as he and other company employees tried to sort through the ash-covered restaurant the fire left behind.
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"The smoke covered everything," he said. "So all the liquor bottles, all the tables, all the napkins, the glasses. Yeah we — it might not be salvageable."
Ghimire said the restaurant's alarm system provided management with an email notification of the fire instead of a phone call — something The Oven's owners are looking into, he said.
Employees had arrived to check on the restaurant around the same time nearby roofers had called 911, Ghimire said, and soon a barrage of employees and stakeholders arrived on scene to help sort through the damage.
"We've never seen something destroyed by a fire at this extent," he said. "When we walked in the kitchen, we were in shock."
The Oven, which opened its east location in 2008 and saw takeout orders skyrocket in recent years, will aim to transfer some employees to its downtown location at Eighth and P streets, Ghimire said, and will help additional employees apply for unemployment benefits while the restaurant is renovated.
For now, company management is trying to sort through what went wrong in the kitchen, the alarm's malfunction, the process of filing an insurance claim and the beginning of a rebuild they expect will be measured in months.
"We really appreciate a lot of the communities around us have (been) coming in, giving us kind words," Ghimire said. "They support us all the time."
Reach the writer at 402-473-7223 or awegley@journalstar.com.
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Tens of thousands of power customers are without power as thunderstorms push through the area.
The most outages were reported in Butler County, which as of 6 p.m. had over 20,000 customers in the dark, according to the Duke Energy outage map. Warren County also saw a considerable number of outages, with Duke Energy reporting over 7,000 customers without power.
As of 6:05 p.m., over 31,000 customers were reported without electricity across the area.
Outages, by county, as of 6:05p.m. are as follows, according to the AES, Duke Energy and Darke County Rural Energy outage maps:
- Butler: 21,149
- Warren: 7,131
- Preble: 2,631
- Montgomery: 276
- Greene: 20
- Miami: 3
- Champaign: 1
- Darke: 1
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ROCKLIN, Calif. — The Chapin family has a lot to celebrate.
"We couldn't believe when we got it," Stacey Chapin said. "You should've heard [my husband], he was screaming for joy."
Their family closed on a home in the Roseville- Rocklin area in March and waited until the day after their eldest daughter's 8th-grade graduation to make the move from the Bay Area.
But the road to their new home wasn't easy.
"I'm going to say we probably toured between 20 and 30 homes," Stacey Chapin said.
For months, they scoured real estate all across the greater Sacramento region.
"We started in El Dorado Hills, moved around to Folsom, to Roseville, Rocklin, Loomis," Dan Chapin said. "We even took a peek up near Auburn."
After losing out on nine bids, they knew they had to move quickly.
"One home in Loomis which I fell in love with... I think, what did it go over?" Stacey Chapin said looking to her husband, Dan. "$150,000 over asking or something crazy!"
With the competitive market, they placed a winning offer on their home without ever stepping foot in it.
"We couldn't physically make it over here to see this house in person, so our real estate agent, Kevin McDonald, came in with his iPad and he FaceTimed us through the house," Stacey Chapin said.
The tough competition to buy a home was a surprise.
"Coming from the North Bay, we thought we might be able to find our dream home and have it be a little more affordable," Dan Chapin said. "We found a lot of people like us doing the same thing - and competing with each other."
Their family isn't alone. Research conducted by UC Davis on migration within Northern California found that in 2018 and 2019, pre-COVID, about 150,000 people left the Bay Area. When the pandemic hit, that number doubled with nearly 305,000 leaving.
And a lot of folks are moving to Rocklin.
Specifically, Rocklin was named by Money Magazine as one of the top 50 places in the nation to live with its top-rated schools, low crime rate and an assortment of amenities.
A new report from real estate agency Zillow said Rocklin was the most in-demand market within the Sacramento region.
It's something real estate agent Kevin McDonald has witnessed first-hand. He's been working in the Rocklin and surrounding region for nearly two decades.
"It has been incredible, the dynamics of how the areas have changed," McDonald said.
But part of Rocklin's appeal is how the city anticipated and planned for change and development.
"The majority of Rocklin was built up after Stanford Ranch in the late eighties and it became this community that was a 'masterplan community,'" McDonald said.
Everything from large parks to housing developments to streets and highways was designed, McDonald said, with the ability for growth and for people to easily get around.
It's growth that has been especially prevalent recently. Specifically, in the last five years, research conducted by Emsi Burning Glass Market Analytics found the greater Sacramento region has grown faster than all major California markets - including San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.
"I mean, we've heard of over 100 offers on certain places and going for hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking," McDonald said. "There was recently a place that sold for a million dollars over asking."
With interest rates rising, the market has normalized a bit more. McDonald estimates the average price is around $750,000 in Rocklin. But what will make these homes even more appealing is that Rocklin is nearing its capacity.
"Basically, there's no more open land to build on," McDonald said. "When they're fully built out, all that usually happens is values rise and you're going to have very desirable properties because a lot of people want it and you can't build any more of it."
While Rocklin tried to develop their roadways for accessibility, they're getting more and more congested with the influx of people.
"A lot of people use this road right here that we're on — it's Sunset and Pacific — to cut across so they can avoid Highway 65 altogether," said Scott Williams, Owner & CEO of Moksa Brewing. "Works out well for us!"
Moksa Brewing is known and loved by new and old Rocklin residents alike.
"Well, obviously, beer is very communal," Williams said.
The brewery has been recognized with a number of prestigious awards, including the 6th Best New Brewery in the World. They sell 68% of their beer through their taproom - meaning, they see the majority of their customers face-to-face.
"We're seeing a lot of people, a lot of new people, a lot of new faces just moving to the area. We're getting a lot of people from the Bay Area, especially over the last year... year-and-a-half," Williams said. "They're building houses like crazy out on the far west... but yeah, you just see an influx."
While the influx of people moving to areas like Roseville and Rocklin brings up the cost of living and housing market, some experts said it's a great thing for the greater Sacramento region.
"So, greater Sacramento was one of the last regions to recover in the country after the great recession in '08," said Michelle Willard of the Greater Sacramento Economic Council.
She said the main reason was that, then, Sacramento's economy was focused on one thing: government jobs.
"And when you're heavily focused on one industry, especially a government job, it doesn't add what's called a 'multiplier effect.' It doesn't add or create additional jobs for that one government job," Willard said.
It's incredibly important to diversify the greater Sacramento region's economy, she said, to ensure the area is prospering and growing.
With people moving here from the Bay area, they're bringing well-paying tech jobs.
"For every one high-wage tech job, [it] creates three to five jobs in other industries," Willard said. "So, that one job would create an additional job for a hairdresser, or a waiter, or a lawyer or doctor."
Without people moving to the area and creating new jobs and industries, Sacramento would become stagnant — and people would leave.
"In Detroit, for example, the population has declined for over seven decades. The population peaked in the 1950s... 4 million people in 1950 was the census and in 2020 they only had about 630,000 people," Willard explained. "Their economy was built on cars, right? They prospered on the auto industry and when manufacturing left overseas... their economy died."
It's why her agency, the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, works to bring companies here to create more jobs — and one of the most appealing things we have going is our talent pool.
"I think Sacramento is appealing, number one because we have so much talent," Willard said. "We have so many universities within a 90-mile radius."
According to the Greater Sacramento Economic Council's data, the greater Sacramento region has more students enrolled in a two-to-four-year institution within 100 miles than Phoenix, Austin, Seattle and Portland.
"The more students you have and the more educated your population [is] with Bachelor's Degrees or Associate's Degrees, the easier it is to recruit companies to your region," Willard said.
With more demands from people moving here, companies often expand — like Moksa Brewing who is partnering with Hawk's Public House to create a new restaurant right on the Rocklin-Roseville border that will be called Moksa Barrel House.
"[That area] is a little bit underserved right now. They're building houses as fast as they can and there's just not a lot of businesses to support out there all that growth," Williams said. "So, we're getting in pretty early out there."
Williams said if the number of people who have shared how excited they are about Moksa Barrel House show up to eat and drink, the business will be booming.
As for the Chapin family, they brought their firm, Left Coast Marketing, Design and Photography, along with them. They're thankful the pandemic created openness across the nation to work with agencies like theirs that can be based in other states. They said they've taken on clients out-of-state and are excited to work with local ones here in Sacramento.
"We feel very fortunate for the opportunity to pick up our business and move here," Dan Chapin said.
They're also excited to send their girls into the top-notch public schools and are already enjoying the improvement to their quality of life with all the fun amenities around, as well as joining church groups and summer camps.
"I don't really know anyone yet, but hopefully I'll meet more people once I get out and do a youth group," said their eldest daughter, Kendal Chapin.
But for longtime residents, it can be a challenge seeing the areas they've known and loved change and prices increase.
As for that, the Chapin family has a message.
"I feel like we're coming here to become integrated into the community, versus trying to change the community," Stacey Chapin said.
"This is the next chapter of our lives," Dan Chapin said.
"Yeah. I think this is the perfect place to do that," Stacey Chapin said. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/abc10-originals/rocklin-capacity-bay-area-residents-migrate/103-0013cf5a-f810-4175-8996-9f41d0f34b2d | 2022-06-13T22:32:25 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/abc10-originals/rocklin-capacity-bay-area-residents-migrate/103-0013cf5a-f810-4175-8996-9f41d0f34b2d |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A recent State by State Bill Pay Market report reveals that residents in California spend significantly more on average on household bills than most states in the U.S.
California residents spend about $2,649 per month on the 10 most common household bills, 32.3% higher than the national average of $2,003, according to the report.
Comparatively, residents in Sacramento alone spend an average of $2,101 per month on household bills, 20.7% lower than the state average and 4.9% higher than the national average of $2,003.
The 10 most common bills considered in the study include mortgage, rent, auto loans, utilities, auto insurance, health insurance, cable/internet, phone, alarms/security and life insurance.
According to the Census Bureau, the average U.S. household median income currently sits at $67,521. On average, about 36% annually of that income is spent on bills.
This number is rapidly increasing as the cost of living rises along with the rate of inflation, which has gone up 8.3% since April 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Market Bill Pay Study found that 87% of Americans worry about being able to pay bills if inflation continues to rise at its ongoing pace.
Although the economy is not always predictable, experts suggest that inflation may see a steady decrease later.
According to an Op-Ed published in the Wall Street Journal by Princeton economics professor Alan Blinder, inflation is expected to fall “as quickly and dramatically as it rose.”
Until then, California residents may want to put aside extra money to keep up with persistent rise in household bills.
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LOS ANGELES — Three people were killed and four wounded in a shooting during a warehouse party in Los Angeles early Sunday, authorities said.
One of the gunshot victims remained in critical condition on Monday morning, according to Officer Jader Chaves, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson.
Detectives have not yet determined a motive in the shooting around 12:30 a.m. Sunday in the Boyle Heights neighborhood. No suspect information has been released.
Blood stained the sidewalk and clothes — including a sneaker — remained on the street in the hours after the violence as detectives and forensic photographers documented the scene.
Two other victims were stable on Monday and the fourth has been released from the hospital, Chaves said.
Officers found two people dead from gunshot wounds when they arrived, Chaves said. The third person was later pronounced dead.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office has identified two of the deceased victims as Daniel Dunbar, 27, and Randy Tyson, 25. Their autopsies are pending.
Local rapper MoneySign $uede had performed at the party and offered his condolences in an Instagram post, noting he was on his way home when he got a call about the shooting.
“I pray for all the people who were injured and died last night,” the rapper wrote. “My condolences and heart goes out to all the families of this hurt.”
Andre Preston told the Los Angeles Times that his brother, Brandon Castro, 18, had been hospitalized for gunshot wounds.
“My little brother happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time,” Preston told the newspaper.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Joe Biden’s top health official has again tested positive for COVID-19, less than a month after he came down with virus symptoms while on a trip to Germany.
U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra woke up with symptoms again Monday morning and tested positive afterward, spokeswoman Sarah Lovenheim said.
His symptoms are mild and he is isolating in Sacramento, California. Lovenheim said Becerra had been in California for a “personal commitment.”
A statement from HHS said the secretary was not believed to be a close contact of Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris, who also tested positive earlier this spring.
Becerra is continuing to work from isolation.
Becerra had joined Biden at the Summit of the Americas last week in Los Angeles. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he had tested positive after attending the event, which gathered dignitaries, diplomats and business leaders from across the hemisphere.
Becerra is fully vaccinated and has received a booster shot guarding against the virus.
In May, Becerra tested positive while in Berlin for a meeting of health ministers from the Group of Seven wealthy nations to discuss the ongoing pandemic. His office said then that he had mild symptoms and continued his work from isolation. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/xavier-becerra-tests-positive-for-covid-19-again/103-ce47eee2-d2eb-4344-8c4f-57743ec76fdd | 2022-06-13T22:32:44 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/xavier-becerra-tests-positive-for-covid-19-again/103-ce47eee2-d2eb-4344-8c4f-57743ec76fdd |
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A new proposal would fund a housing project that aims to curb the homeless epidemic in Sacramento County.
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has announced a proposed location for the region's second 'Stay Safe Community.'
According to Sacramento County officials, the location would account for 44 sleeping cabins with double and single occupancy spaces. It would also include community bathrooms and gathering spaces.
Stay Safe communities are temporary housing sites with low barriers to entry and are open to people experiencing homelessness.
In addition to temporary housing and amenities, residents will be provided with services including mental health, help obtaining state-funded benefits and connections for long-term shelter.
The board will officially review and vote on approval for the Safe Stay Community in its upcoming meeting.
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The subway slasher arrested over the weekend for a pair of unprovoked attacks that left his victims needing 36 stitches and two life-saving surgeries also struck at a bakery days prior, going after a man with a nail-embedded board, a criminal complaint says.
Donny Ubiera, 32, faces charges of attempted murder, assault and other crimes in a string of unprovoked attacks throughout Queens that sent three different victims to the hospital in the span of four days, District Attorney Melinda Katz said Monday.
The Queens man hunted by police last week for two back-to-back knife attacks along the 7 line allegedly started his rein of terror days earlier at a bakery. His complaint alleges Ubiera approached the shop Wednesday morning near Corona holding "a board with a nail protruding from it in one hand and a rock in the other."
Yelling threats outside the bakery, Ubiera is accused chasing after a man, who tried jumping behind a counter for safety, and striking him with the board. The district attorney said the board made contact with the man's head and he required treatment at a nearby hospital.
Ubiera would strike again two days later, during the Friday morning commute, this time with a knife, the complaint claims. He's accused of approaching a 62-year-old man waiting to board a train at the Queens Plaza station and slashing him without provocation.
Katz said the man tried to raise his arms in defense but took lacerations to his face and hands. It took 36 stiches to close the man's wounds, she added.
The third attack would come the next morning, around 7 a.m., on another 7 train platform at the 74 Street-Broadway station in Jackson Heights, according to police. This time Ubiera allegedly came up to a group waiting for a train and slashed a 55-year-old man in the neck.
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The complaint says Ubiera's final victim required two life-saving surgeries to repair the puncture wound.
Ubiera was finally picked up by detectives before the end of the weekend after recognizing the man from surveillance images released after the second train attack.
"As alleged, the defendant began his three days of terror by violently
attacking a man inside a bakery, before going on a rampage inside the transit system and repeatedly stabbing two straphangers without provocation over the course of two days," Katz said.
Ubiera, of Bayside, faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted of the alleged crimes. Attorney information for the man was not immediately known. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/random-subway-slasher-victims-required-36-stitches-2-life-saving-surgeries-da/3732433/ | 2022-06-13T22:35:07 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/random-subway-slasher-victims-required-36-stitches-2-life-saving-surgeries-da/3732433/ |
RI Health Department employee charged with child porn has died
A Rhode Island Department of Health employee who was charged with possessing child pornography has died unexpectedly, the Department of Health confirmed Monday.
Jeffrey Hill, 46, of South Kingstown, who worked as youth suicide prevention project manager, was arrested by the state police's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force last week after authorities determined that the internet connection at his Wakefield home had been used to upload child pornography.
The Department of Health had placed Hill on administrative leave following his arrest.
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In an email to staff on Monday morning, interim Health Director Dr. James McDonald announced Hill's death.
"Grieving is something we have all experienced in life as we process the loss of a friend, loved one or co-worker," McDonald wrote. "Grieving is a personal and necessary journey, and death is a normal and often unwelcome part of life. We spend the best hours of our day at work, and it is common for us to have strong positive relationships with our co-workers. As each of us embark on this journey of grieving the loss of Jeff, we will all process this news in our own personal way, which is normal and expected."
During his arraignment, Hill was ordered not to have unsupervised contact with minors, and was allowed only restricted internet access. He was released on $5,000 surety bail.
It was not immediately clear when and how Hill had died.
McDonald told staff that counselors are being made available this week. He also sent colleagues a handout on coping with trauma.
"At times like this, I tend to focus on positive past memories, which can provide some comfort," McDonald said in his memo to staff. "I also have noticed as I work through my own grieving, I often find more in my life to be thankful for and more perspective on the challenges that others face every day that I am not aware of. I ask staff to reflect in the manner that seems most appropriate for you, the grief Jeff’s family is experiencing as they mourn this unexpected tragic event." | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/13/ridoh-employee-charged-child-porn-unexpectedly-dies/7614663001/ | 2022-06-13T22:37:06 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2022/06/13/ridoh-employee-charged-child-porn-unexpectedly-dies/7614663001/ |
Social media is once again awash with elections-related conspiracy theories as Trump loyalists struggle to explain how four of his endorsed candidates were trounced so badly on Georgia’s primary election day, but this isn’t an aberration. Sadly, this is just one example among many in which sore loser-ism has increasingly dominated Georgia’s elections, but it’s past time for Georgians to quit rejecting the results of fair elections.
Georgia’s primary election day already feels like an eternity ago, but the outcome of the Republican primary has left many in shock. Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, Attorney General Chris Carr and Insurance Commissioner John King all overcame Trump-backed challengers and secured the GOP’s nomination. In most cases, the races weren’t even close.
Kemp routed David Perdue by a margin of around 74 to 22 percent, and Carr and King both garnered more than 70 percent of the vote. Only the race for secretary of state was remotely close in which Raffensperger defeated Jody Hice by 52 to 33 percent. Given that Donald Trump was heavily invested in toppling these incumbents, many of his supporters have wondered how the former president’s chosen candidates could have been so handily defeated — leading them to blame meddling from Democrats in Georgia’s open primary.
In the Peach State, both Democrats and Republicans have the option to vote in each other’s primary elections, and according to Trump and company, large numbers of Democrats chose to vote in the Republican primary in order to stymie the Trump slate of candidates. While there certainly were crossover voters, Trump’s conspiracy theory should raise some eyebrows.
“Just 7% of those who voted early during last month’s Republican primary cast ballots for Democrats in that party’s 2020 primary election,” according to a New York Times article. “And 70% of this year’s crossover voters who cast early ballots in the GOP primary had participated in both Democratic and Republican primaries over the last decade.” So, as it stands, the available data suggest that the vast majority of crossover voters weren’t scheming Democratic operatives, but highly sought-after swing voters.
While not all of the data are available yet, it makes little sense to claim Democrats would want to support Kemp over Perdue or Raffensperger over Hice. Kemp consistently polled better against Stacey Abrams — the Democratic nominee for governor — and if I was a Democrat in the SOS race, I’d much rather face Hice, given his penchant for promoting conspiracies. Moreover, why would these crossover voters appear to reject some of Trump’s picks and then buoy others, like Herschel Walker, who earned Trump’s endorsement and garnered around 68 percent of the vote?
There’s no doubt that some Democratic stalwarts voted in the GOP primary, but the notion of a successful, organized Democratic push that influenced the outcome of these races seems to hold little — if any — water. Even so, that isn’t stopping some from demanding that Georgia change its primary rules to limit crossover voting, but this isn’t the first time someone claimed that a Georgia election was stolen or fraudulent.
After voters rejected Trump at the polls in 2020, he and his supporters blamed election fraud. Some asserted that somehow Hugo Chavez — the dead Venezuelan former dictator — or his family undermined the election and that the Dominion voting machines switched people’s votes from Trump to Joe Biden. Still others said that operatives figured out a way to exploit the absentee voting system.
At this point, some of these conspiracy theories are so unfounded that they deserve a segment on the History Channel’s Ancient Aliens. Nevertheless, many have demanded numerous elections audits and that ballot drop boxes and absentee ballots be essentially outlawed. But claims of a fraudulent election have been exhaustively debunked. After a few Georgia audits and no less than 60 elections lawsuits, no widespread voting irregularities that would have given Trump victory were found.
Sowing doubts over fair elections and undermining the public’s confidence in them isn’t a tactic unique to Republicans. In 2018, Abrams lost her gubernatorial bid to Kemp by around 55,000 votes, but resisted conceding and asserted that the election had been stolen from her — a claim that doesn’t appear rooted in truth. In fact, according to The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “No evidence emerged of systematic malfeasance — or of enough tainted votes to force a runoff election.”
Republican or Democrat, it’s time for naysayers and sore losers to accept the results of legally run elections. Just because you or your chosen candidate lost a race doesn’t mean that the election was stolen. It may just mean that the electorate prefers someone else. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/marc-hyden-georgias-primaries-reveal-disturbing-degree-of-sore-loser-ism/article_d5f8d7fc-eb28-11ec-8f77-efdb8888b0e9.html | 2022-06-13T22:42:02 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/marc-hyden-georgias-primaries-reveal-disturbing-degree-of-sore-loser-ism/article_d5f8d7fc-eb28-11ec-8f77-efdb8888b0e9.html |
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