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DALLAS (KDAF) — We all know the heat is going to continue in North Texas for the end of the work week and into the weekend, but how hot will it be remains the question?
The National Weather Service center in Fort Worth shared its forecasted temperatures for Thursday through Sunday for Dallas-Fort Worth, Sherman/Denison, Waco/Temple/Killeen and Palestine.
“Unseasonably warm weather will continue into the weekend. Reduced wind speeds and elevated humidity will make the heat feel more oppressive. Isolated showers and storms may impact portions of East Texas during the afternoon and early evening hours of Friday and Saturday,” the center said.
It seems the hottest day for a majority of the region will be Sunday be the days prior will be sitting just a degree or two shy of the 100-degree mark Sunday will see. Palestine is the only one forecast to see any type of storm activity over the weekend with some isolated storms forecasted on Friday and Saturday. | https://cw33.com/news/local/early-look-at-how-hot-the-end-of-week-weekend-will-be-in-north-texas/ | 2022-06-15T17:46:16 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/early-look-at-how-hot-the-end-of-week-weekend-will-be-in-north-texas/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — “I just have a very disciplined pose.”
Who knew such a simple explanation would become a viral meme; one that the State Fair of Texas is getting in on.
The State Fair of Texas tweeted this (photoshopped) image with the caption, “Y’all it’s not Photoshop! @ChrisEvans just had a very disciplined pose at the Fair.”
Disclaimer: The picture is obviously photoshopped and the caption is referencing a viral meme.
It all started with this tweet from Pixar, showing Chris Evans posed with Disney mascots on Pixar Pier at Disney’s California Adventure. The tweet was promoting the new Lightyear movie starring Evans.
“Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans), voice of #Lightyear, made a special appearance yesterday at Disney California Adventure Park! Check out photos from yesterday and see #Lightyear in theaters June 17!” the tweet said.
However, things took a humorous turn when Chris Evans quote tweeted the tweet, providing a disclaimer that he is actually in the picture and not photoshopped in.
“I promise I’m not photoshopped into these! I just have a very disciplined pose. 🤦🏻♂️ (And I don’t know what to do with my hands).”
I feel your pain, Chris. You are heard. | https://cw33.com/news/local/is-this-picture-of-chris-evans-at-the-texas-state-fair-photoshopped-or-does-he-just-have-a-disciplined-pose/ | 2022-06-15T17:46:22 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/is-this-picture-of-chris-evans-at-the-texas-state-fair-photoshopped-or-does-he-just-have-a-disciplined-pose/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s time to get back in the kitchen. The State Fair of Texas’ 2022 Creative Arts Cooking handbook is now available for purchase.
Featuring more than 2000 Best of Show titles, the cookbook showcases award-winning recipes spanning 10 years of recipes from 2009 to 2019.
Cookbooks cost $25 and you can get one yourself by clicking here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas-creative-arts-cooking-handbook-now-available-for-purchase/ | 2022-06-15T17:46:29 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas-creative-arts-cooking-handbook-now-available-for-purchase/ |
DALLAS, Texas (KDAF) — Over the past 53 years, Fernie’s has been serving up the original funnel cake here at the state fair of Texas. Right now, they’re actually being featured on A&E’s Deep Fried Dynasty and we got into how they captured and deep-fried the hearts of everyone who walks in.
“I remember when we first introduced funnel cakes and mother and I on the fryer,” co-creator of the original funnel cake maker at the State Fair of Texas Christi Erpillo said. “At that time, we didn’t trust anybody else with frying them. The first funnel cake was served right back there on that counter.”
That was 53 years ago – and the family hasn’t stopped. Now, Fernie’s team, and a few other vendors, are subjects of A&E’s first season of their new show: Deep Fried Dynasty – showing us the ups — and downs of being a state fair vendor icon.
It’s a certain kind of crazy to be a fair concessionaire – there’s nothing else like it,” Erpillo said. “We basically have 300 hours to make our living for the year. It’s a struggle out here. We don’t eat right, sleep right, we don’t drink enough. It’s hot – it’s still 100 degrees in October here. It’s very physically, emotionally and mentally demanding. I think the show hit the highlights on all that.”
The show captures nightmare moments like…
“We had a bad mix from the factory so our funnel cake batter was no good – we had no funnel cake mix,” Christi remembered. “Johnna had to high tail it out of here to a retail store to get a new funnel cake mix. We had to unplug our fryers for the first time in 52 years, we could not sell a product we were famous for. Johnna was crying – she’s on camera saying `I can’t believe I’m crying over funnel cakes.’”
All while the Fernie team soaked in the loss of its coach and namesake…
“I think that Mother was a legend out here at the fair. A lot of people called her the queen of the State Fair of Texas. She’d sit at the table right there and hold court. They’d have their photo made with Mother.”
During their first year since Fernie’s passing, fans were there for support.
“We had bouquets – huge bouquets and notes,” Christi said. “She made an impact on a lot of people. As a kid, you don’t think that your mom would have that kind of impact on people. But she did and it was amazing to see.”
Lending the family a welcomed distraction…
“The show was the God send that took off the sadness that could have been there,” Erpillo said. “There were still times when I’d look at the table and Mother wasn’t there. She may not be here physically, but she’s here in spirit. There were many times we felt her. When she was getting sick, she told one of her caretakers – ‘if you think I’m going anywhere, you better think again.’ That’s why we say Fernie isn’t going anywhere.”
With a fire lit under them, the Fernie’s family served the folks at the fair their finest…
You can taste the golden fried goodness for yourself in late September when the state fair of Texas rolls around. You can also catch Christi and the Fernie’s Fam on A&E’s Deep Fried Dynasty. | https://cw33.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas-fan-favorite-vendor-makes-appearance-on-aes-deep-fried-dynasty/ | 2022-06-15T17:46:35 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/state-fair-of-texas-fan-favorite-vendor-makes-appearance-on-aes-deep-fried-dynasty/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — A new report from WalletHub is looking at fatherhood, specifically the conditions that support working fathers.
More than 90% of married fathers work, as opposed to almost 70% of married mothers.
The report compares all 50 states and Washington D.C. across 23 different metrics indicating friendliness toward working fathers, including average length of the work day for men, child-care costs and share of men in good or better health.
Being in the Lone Star State we wonder where Texas ranks amongst the nation, and the results are too favorable. Texas ranks 39th in the nation, with officials saying Texas has highest rate of uninsured men, one of the longest work days in the nation for men, and some of the highest child-care costs in the nation.
Here is how Texas ranked in some of the metrics:
- 28th – Male Life Expectancy
- 44th – % of Kids Younger than 18 with Dad Present Living in Poverty
- 1st – Unemployment Rate for Dads with Kids Younger than 18
- 51st – Male Uninsured Rate
- 46th – Avg. Length of Work Day (in Hours) for Males
- 41st – % of Physically Active Men
- 42nd – Child-Care Costs (Adjusted for Median Family* Income)
- 3rd – Day-Care Quality
Not in Texas? No worries. To see where your state ranks, visit WalletHub. | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-ranks-which-states-are-the-best-worst-for-working-dads-where-does-texas-rank/ | 2022-06-15T17:46:41 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-ranks-which-states-are-the-best-worst-for-working-dads-where-does-texas-rank/ |
BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A Grundy man is dead after running off the side of Route 628 (Horn Mountain Road) Monday and hitting a tree and fence.
Virginia State Police (VSP) revealed the agency responded to the single-vehicle crash on Monday at 5:08 p.m. Investigators determined that the driver, identified as Christopher D. Stilwell, 50, had been driving a 2000 Ford Ranger when it ran off the right side — nearly three miles north of Route 638.
Responders pronounced him dead at the scene. The VSP news release stated he had not been wearing a seatbelt.
VSP continues to investigate speed and alcohol as factors in the crash, according to the release. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/vsp-investigating-if-alcohol-speed-involved-in-fatal-buchanan-co-crash/ | 2022-06-15T17:49:58 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/vsp-investigating-if-alcohol-speed-involved-in-fatal-buchanan-co-crash/ |
Texas Department of Transportation officials announced Thursday that an Interstate 20 lane will be closed because of a bridge strike.
TxDOT officials report that the westbound outside lane of I-20 in Midland County will be closed to clean damage from a bridge hit at SCR 1150/Tank Farm Road in east Midland. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Bridge-strike-in-Midland-County-closes-westbound-17243456.php | 2022-06-15T17:50:24 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/Bridge-strike-in-Midland-County-closes-westbound-17243456.php |
Motorists driving along County Road 110 between County Road 1140 and County Road 1110 will notice a speed limit change.
During Commissioners' Court on Monday, the Midland County Commissioners' Court voted to lower the speed limit for a portion of County Road 110 between County Road 1140 and County Road 1110 after receiving several requests from the public, according to a county spokesperson.
The speed limit will now be 45 mph and is in effect as of Wednesday. The speed limit was previously 55 mph. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/County-Commissioners-vote-to-change-speed-limit-17243455.php | 2022-06-15T17:50:31 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/County-Commissioners-vote-to-change-speed-limit-17243455.php |
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Fire-Rescue continue searching Wednesday for a person who became submerged underneath a sandbar in Mission Beach on Tuesday. Two other teenagers were rescued by lifeguards after they appeared to be in distress.
At around 3:30 p.m., a lifeguard radioed for backup after spotting a swimmer who appeared to be in distress among a group in an areas near Jersey Court. Two unidentified teenagers were rescued, while the male victim did not surface, according to Monica Munoz, the communications manager for SDFD. The department dispatched a helicopter and other water vessels to aid in the search for the missing 18-year-old.
At around 7:30 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard deployed services -- including a helicopter and cutter -- to look for the victim.
San Diego Fire-Rescue told CBS 8, first responders searched for 75 minutes for the missing 18-year-old man and then shifted their response from search and rescue to a recovery effort.
On Wednesday, lifeguards had three rescue vessels and rescue water craft conducting scuba searches using sonar equipment, for a total of 18 personnel assigned to the effort. The San Diego Police Department dive and helicopter teams were also aiding in the search.
WATCH RELATED: 2 people rescued, one still missing at Mission Beach | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/2-people-rescued-one-still-missing-mission-beach/509-68fde096-7ec8-4eec-a25e-df74f4b7fb38 | 2022-06-15T17:51:00 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/2-people-rescued-one-still-missing-mission-beach/509-68fde096-7ec8-4eec-a25e-df74f4b7fb38 |
PHOENIX — The Supreme Court said Wednesday it was wrong to wade into a dispute involving a Trump-era immigration rule that the Biden administration has abandoned, so the justices dismissed the case.
The court had said it would answer the question of whether Republican-led states, headed by Arizona, could pick up the legal defense of the Trump-era “public charge” rule that denied green cards to immigrants who use food stamps or other public benefits.
The high court heard arguments in the case in February and appeared on track to decide it. But in an unsigned, one-sentence opinion Wednesday, the court said it was dismissing the case. That leaves in place a lower court ruling in favor of the Biden administration that the states could not intervene.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote separately to say he agreed with the decision to toss the case. Roberts said that “bound up” in the case are “a great many issues beyond” the question that the court had agreed to decide. “It has become clear that this mare's nest could stand in the way" of deciding the case "or at the very least, complicate our resolution of that question,” he wrote.
Roberts said the court's action should not be taken as “reflective of ... the appropriate resolution of other litigation, pending or future, related to the 2019 Public Charge Rule, its repeal, or its replacement by a new rule.”
Roberts was joined by three other justices in the court's conservative majority: Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch. Gorsuch was appointed to the court by Trump. The former president's two other nominees, Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, said nothing.
At the center of the case was a federal law says that green card applicants cannot be burdens to the country or “public charges.” The Trump administration significantly expanded the definition, saying the use of public benefits including food stamps or Medicaid could be disqualifying. That led to court challenges, but the Supreme Court allowed the policy to take effect while those continued.
The Biden administration rescinded the rule and has since announced new guidelines. The administration had said that in practice, the government denied green cards to only three people under Trump’s rule and that their applications were later reopened and approved. Immigration groups have said the bigger impact of the rule was scaring immigrants, causing them to drop benefits or not enroll in them because of fears doing so could affect their applications to become legal permanent residents.
In addition to Arizona, the states involved in the case were Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia.
The case is State of Arizona v. City and County of San Francisco, California, 20-1775.
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WESTERVILLE, Ohio — More than 70 years ago, Jack Lilley was deployed to South Korea to aid that country in its fight against North Korea.
The Army Pfc. went missing in action, and was declared dead a few years later.
Through the advancement of DNA technology, the government identified Lilley's remains and his family was finally able to give the soldier a proper burial.
American flags lined State Street in Westerville and waved in the wind on Flag Day. Residents lined the streets and held the symbolism of freedom.
“It's Flag Day, June 14, but more importantly it's our mom's birthday,” said David Lilley.
David holds the only picture he has of his older brother, Jack.
“This picture was taken when my brother Jack was 17. He joined the military when he was 17 years of age in 1948,” David said.
Two years later he was sent to Taejon, South Korea on a mission to hold the advancement of North Korea. In July 1950, Jack went missing in action.
A year later a farmer found a mass grave. Seven soldiers were found and six were identified. The seventh was shipped to a grave to Hawaii.
With the advancement of DNA, the government exhumed that body for identification in 2019. That's when David got a call.
“He said 'David, I wanted to let you know we have positively identified your brother through DNA. We're going to be providing full military service,'” David said.
Seventy-one years after he went missing, Jack finally returned home.
Though his parents didn't live long enough to see this day, they set aside a gravesite near family for him.
“Just a real honor that he was able to be brought home and be with his family again. We just think it's such an honor our country has provided for us,” David said.
Onlookers lined the streets for a man they never knew, just to make sure he was given the proper respect.
On this Flag Day, a day to remember the symbol of our freedom, a community gives honor to a man who died protecting freedom.
“My brother deserves it, he truly deserves it. He gave his life to defend a foreign country,” David said with tears in his eyes. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/korean-war-veteran-identified-laid-rest-westerville-71-years-after-he-went-missing/530-3c4c9622-e8aa-47e6-91b5-0a3b6255690c | 2022-06-15T17:51:13 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/korean-war-veteran-identified-laid-rest-westerville-71-years-after-he-went-missing/530-3c4c9622-e8aa-47e6-91b5-0a3b6255690c |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg is delivering his State of the City address on Wednesday morning.
Prior to Steinberg's address, the Grand High School Drumline will perform. Steinberg and Mark Friedman, CEO of Fulcrum Properties, will also announce the recipient of the 2022 Mort Friedman Civic Leadership Award. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to public service.
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Watch more from ABC10: Sacramento County workshop encampment ban, despite housing advocates' concerns | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-mayor-steinberg-state-of-the-city-address/103-612b06d4-df35-413f-8200-d0e65ad36ec7 | 2022-06-15T17:51:19 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-mayor-steinberg-state-of-the-city-address/103-612b06d4-df35-413f-8200-d0e65ad36ec7 |
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MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — At least 19 employers will be present at a job fair hosted by New Hope Ministries in Mechanicsburg on Wednesday, June 22.
The job fair will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at New Hope Ministries, 5228 E. Trindle Road, organizers said Wednesday.
Employers expected to attend include:
- UPS
- Members First
- Dairy Farmers of America
- Renewal by Anderson (of Central PA)
- Messiah Lifeways
- U-Gro Messiah Lifeways
- High Hotels
- Asbury Bethany Village
- Bridges at Bent Creek
- The GIANT Company
- Claremont Nursing & Rehab
- Commercial Acceptance Company
- Patriot Home Care
- Country Meadows
- Flagger Force
- The Gardens
- First Light Home Care
- The Medicine Shoppe
- BAYDA Home Health Care
For more information, go here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/new-hope-ministries-job-fair-mechanicsburg-june-22/521-74b9063b-826e-4ebb-871c-6369aa0d5204 | 2022-06-15T17:54:03 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/cumberland-county/new-hope-ministries-job-fair-mechanicsburg-june-22/521-74b9063b-826e-4ebb-871c-6369aa0d5204 |
The delivery driver who allegedly shot a teenage Chick-fil-A employee during an argument over a milkshake was identified Wednesday, the Philadelphia district attorney's office said.
Tyquan Austin, 26, of Northeast Philadelphia, was arrested after allegedly shooting the 17-year-old employee in the leg Monday night and then fleeing in a Mercedes Benz, police said earlier this week.
Tyquan Austin has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and reckless endangerment.
"To have these kids have to experience this that are doing the right thing in society -- it's just the wrong thing. And again, over a milkshake and a dispute over an item, it's just unacceptable behavior and I think in a situation like this, that this person needs to be taken off the street, receive high bail and receive the biggest sentence possible he can get," Philadelphia police Capt. John Walker said at the time of Austin's arrest .
The shooting at the restaurant along the 800 block of Adams Avenue happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. Monday.
When police arrived they found the 17-year-old Chick-fil-A employee suffering a gunshot wound to the left leg. The teen boy was taken to Einstein Hospital and listed in stable condition.
The ordeal happened after the DoorDash driver pulled up to the the restaurant and one of the servers came out with an order containing only one milkshake, Walker said. Austin then allegedly asked the server where the second milkshake was, to which the server replied that only one had been ordered.
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The server then asked to see the receipt, which the suspect refused to show, Walker said. The server then went back inside and got the team leader of the restaurant.
The team leader came out and asked the suspect what the problem was, Walker said. When Austin then told him about the milkshake, after which the boy asked him to return the package, which Austin refused to do as he still demanded a second milkshake, Walker said.
The restaurant manager then came out and had the team leader go back inside.
At that point, the driver circled the restaurant and fired a single shot into the entrance from his car, striking the 17-year-old victim, Walker said.
Police found a spent shell casing outside the Chick-fil-A. They also said surveillance video captured the shooting. The gunman was driving a white Mercedes Benz and had a neck tattoo, according to investigators.
Officers latter saw the vehicle but lost sight of it. They then saw the car in a driveway on the 4000 block of Glendale Street, surrounded by three people, Walker said.
The driver hopped in and again took off. Shortly thereafter, police found the car abandoned with its lights on in an alley on the same block.
As the police tow truck arrived to haul away the vehicle, a man approached and said he needed to get something from the car, Walker said.
An officer noticed the man matched the description of the suspected shooter and listened as the man said that he needed to get something from the car but that he hadn't been driving it, the captain said.
The officer was able to arrest the man, whom the victim later identified as the shooter, Walker said. Police found two gun magazines in the car, which was registered to someone else, he said.
There was a second person in the car at the time of the shooting, but investigators did not immediately know what role he played, Walker said.
Investigators were working to locate the gun used in the crime, the captain added.
In a statement, DoorDash condemned the "brazen act of violence" and said it banned the suspect from its platform.
"We are fully supporting law enforcement with their investigation and hope justice is served. We’ve reached out to the victim to offer our support, and our thoughts are with him and his family as he recovers," the company said.
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/delivery-driver-who-allegedly-shot-chick-fil-a-worker-identified/3271806/ | 2022-06-15T18:00:16 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/delivery-driver-who-allegedly-shot-chick-fil-a-worker-identified/3271806/ |
Herr’s needs your help, Philly, in deciding the city’s iconic chip flavor.
The Pennsylvania-based snack company revealed three new “Flavored by Philly” chip flavor finalists Tuesday.
Herr's asked fans in November to submit Philly flavor ideas for a chance to see their chip flavors in stores all over the region. Submitters needed to include the inspiration, too, as every great flavor has a story, Herr's said.
The three flavor finalists are:
- (215) Special Sauce: Inspired by corner stores across the city, the flavor submitted by Gregory D. is a tangy mixture of salt, pepper, ketchup and hot sauce.
- Long Hots & Sharp Provolone: Inspired by hoagies – specifically, a roast pork sandwich – this flavor entered by Ryan R. is a combination of savory roasted peppers with hints of provolone cheese.
- Wiz Wit: Inspired by cheesesteaks (of course) and the memories made around them, the flavor submitted by Shannon A. is a cheesy onion taste with a bit of meat to match.
The winners were narrowed from more than 6,200 flavor ideas. Judges included former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick, Star Fusion’s celebrity chef Darlene Jones and Herr’s CEO Ed Herr.
Now, they want you to taste the chips and vote for your favorite.
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The three flavors should be available on store shelves starting this week, Herr's said.
Once taste-tested, tell Herr's what flavor hits home for you. Voting is open through Aug. 5.
Herr's said the winning flavor's submitter will win $10,000, a year's supply of Herr's products and a $10,000 donation to a Philadelphia-based nonprofit of their choice. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/herrs-reveals-3-philly-flavored-potato-chips-whats-your-fave/3271590/ | 2022-06-15T18:00:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/herrs-reveals-3-philly-flavored-potato-chips-whats-your-fave/3271590/ |
ALBANY – The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities recently named its 2022 HBCU Scholars. Albany State University sophomore Health and Human Performance major Pariyah E. Evans is among the 85 students selected for the 2022 HBCU Scholar Recognition program.
“A recognition of this magnitude distinguishes Ms. Evans as a premiere, national student leader, while also recognizing her accomplishments as an outstanding scholar," ASU President Marion Fedrick said in a news release. "This is a significant honor for Ms. Evans, and ASU. A key tenet of our mission is our commitment to excellence in education while preparing students to be effective contributors to a global, diverse society.
"The HBCU Scholars Recognition Program aligns well with our mission and provides Ms. Evans with expanded opportunities to learn from and contribute to her peers."
The purpose of the program is to recognize outstanding student leaders and further empower them with tools for excellence. Scholars are selected through a presidential recommendation and endorsement from faculty through a unique combination of academic achievements, campus leadership, civic engagement and entrepreneurial spirit.
“The HBCU Scholars Recognition program will provide me with tools to effectively lead at Albany State University, give back to the community, and further advance the student experience,” Evans said.
Evans, a first-generation college student, says she plans to leverage the skills she'll learned as part of the program to amplify student engagement and campus involvement. She said she plans to foster school pride by bridging gaps between current students and alumni to build sustainable partnerships with donors. Evans said she believes increasing Albany State University’s endowment is a way to ensure college remains a viable and affordable option for low-income, first-generation students.
“Joining the program will provide me with a unique opportunity to network with talented students from various HBCUs and engage in experiential learning opportunities that will prepare me for professional internships and residency programs," the ASU sophomore said. "Selection into this prestigious program will also serve as a gateway for involvement in health care policy and advocacy work."
Scholars will serve as student ambassadors for the initiative and their HBCU, ensuring information, resources and opportunities are distributed throughout their campuses. Participants also receive public recognition from the U.S. Department of Education and the initiative.
Additionally, the students are invited to attend the 2022 annual National HBCU Week Conference workshops. The workshops are designed to help the scholars learn and adopt best practices in areas such as leadership, professional development, HBCU excellence and work force development. They will participate in monthly master classes hosted by the initiative and various partners, and network with other scholars, federal agencies, and private partners to showcase their individual and collective talent across the community. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/albany-state-student-selected-as-white-house-hbcu-scholar/article_a3ac1aa4-eccf-11ec-8e6e-cf31779e79b8.html | 2022-06-15T18:02:57 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/albany-state-student-selected-as-white-house-hbcu-scholar/article_a3ac1aa4-eccf-11ec-8e6e-cf31779e79b8.html |
Those tall chairs overlooking city pools need more bodies in them – the well-trained sort holding large, red floating cushions and whistles at the ready.
Thanks to those abundant “hiring” signs around the city and a pandemic that put lifeguard certification classes on hold, Lincoln is short on lifeguards.
And it is not alone.
Lincoln’s lifeguard shortage is a national problem, one a New York Times article recently delved into, talking to city officials around the country that can’t open pools or must warn swimmers at local beaches to swim at their own risk because they can't find enough lifeguards.
In Austin, Texas, they’re looking for half of the 750 positions they need to fill; only eight of Cincinnati, Ohio’s 23 pools could open and in New Orleans, Louisiana, just five of the 13 city pools will be open.
In Lincoln, all nine pools are open, but three of them have reduced hours, and some of the swimming lessons have been consolidated and minimum enrollment requirements added to accommodate fewer trained lifeguards and instructors, said Holly Lewis, assistant director of recreation for Lincoln Parks and Recreation.
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They also raised the pay to $11 an hour – with “generous” increases for returning lifeguards, she said.
Still, the difference is clear: So far this year, they’ve hired 90 lifeguards. Last year, they hired 115 and in 2019 – pre pandemic – they hired 132.
Lifeguards must take a certification course, and Lewis noted that it’s a big responsibility. But Parks and Recreation officials are looking for those ready to assume it and directions on how to apply are front and center on their website: lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation.
I realize I grew up in the era (before the awareness of the dangers of skin cancer took hold) where we all slathered ourselves in baby oil, spread a beach towel onto the hot concrete and baked in the sun, but I always envied those lifeguards.
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New human rights director
Lincoln has a new director of the Lincoln Commission on Human Rights – a division of the city’s law department that’s been at the center of a monthslong debate about a fairness ordinance passed and then rescinded by the City Council.
Sara Houston, formerly the lead public health attorney for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, started Monday. She will earn $95,000. Because the position is classified, and not appointed by the mayor, she will likely get an increase after a six-month probationary period.
She replaces Mindy Rush-Chipman, who left to become legal director of the Nebraska ACLU.
The Lincoln Commission on Human Rights investigates and enforces Title 11, the portion of city code dealing with equal opportunity in housing, employment and public accommodation.
In February, the City Council passed an ordinance that broadly updated Title 11, including expanding protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Opponents launched a successful referendum petition drive, which meant the council either had to rescind the ordinance or put it to a vote of the people. On Monday, on a 4-3 vote, they rescinded it.
Houston will now lead the division that investigates complaints, which then go to an appointed commission that decides whether there is reasonable cause to believe discrimination or harassment occurred.
In her role with the state, Houston was part of the senior leadership team of the department and directed legal services in the areas of epidemiology, health promotion, environmental health, emergency preparedness and response, and professional and facility licensure.
As a senior policy adviser for the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta she contributes to public and private grant-funded research projects related to advancing health equity and identifying the causes of health status and health care disparities.
Houston earned her law degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and critical care/flight paramedic certificates from Creighton University. She earned a bachelor’s of fine arts from Webster University in St. Louis.
An appeal to StarTran
One line item in Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird’s 246-page biennial budget proposal, which she presented Monday to the City Council, is already getting some pushback.
Richard Schmeling, who has a longtime interest in local transportation issues, appealed to the City Council Monday not to end free bus fares for city riders.
President of “Citizens For Improved Transit,” Schmeling presented a petition with 873 signatures asking the mayor and City Council to make the free fares – a practice begun during the pandemic when ridership dipped dramatically -- permanent.
As part of her budget, the mayor brings fares back, but at lower rates. A single ride, for instance, would be $1.25 instead of $1.75. Paratransit rides would be $2.50 instead of $3.50 and the city would create a $2.50 day pass.
Gaylor Baird said the city worked with consultants to devise a lower fare system they think will increase ridership and streamline the process.
But Schmeling said with gas prices more than $4 a gallon and inflation on the rise, this is the worst time to start charging people fares.
The influx of Afghan and Ukrainian refugees – who must go through a process that typically takes a year and a half to get a driver’s license even if they drove in their home countries – means more people will depend on buses.
And the city’s focus on workforce development won’t mean anything if people don’t have a way to get to those jobs, he said.
Schmeling gave the council members two more petitions on Monday: One with 677 signatures asking the city to restore half-hour stops to several routes and one with 783 signatures urging the city to build a transfer bus station to replace the existing space near the Gold’s Building at 11th and N streets.
The city has been working for years to build a new transfer station and has again applied for a competitive grant to help them build it. They’ve tentatively identified the County-City Building parking lot at Ninth and K streets as the location.
Lincoln Transportation and Utilities officials said they expect to find out in September or October whether they’ve gotten the grant.
But Schmeling said regardless of whether the city gets the grant, it will need to find a temporary location because the planned renovation of the Gold’s Building will displace the existing transfer station.
Erika Hill, LTU spokeswoman, said they are still in discussions about how the Gold’s renovation will affect StarTran and its customers.
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Two-thirds of people in US prisons are forced to work, ACLU report finds
Two out of three of the more than 1.2 million people incarcerated in state and federal prisons in America are forced to work, according to a new review of prison labor published Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union.
“In most instances, the jobs these prisoners have look similar to those of millions of people working on the outside,” writes report author and ACLU human rights researcher Jennifer Turner. “But there are two crucial differences: Incarcerated workers are under the complete control of their employers, and they have been stripped of even the most minimal protections against labor exploitation and abuse.”
The report outlines how an exception in the 13th Amendment allows for people held in confinement due to a criminal conviction to be forced to work. The report estimates that as of 2020, there were more than 790,000 incarcerated people working in the United States.
“U.S. law also explicitly excludes incarcerated workers from the most universally recognized workplace protections,” Turner writes. “Incarcerated workers are not covered by minimum wage laws or overtime protection, are not afforded the right to unionize, and are denied workplace safety guarantees. Workers are assigned hazardous work in unsafe conditions without the standard training or protective gear provided in workplaces outside prisons.”
According to the report, most incarcerated people perform maintenance work, performing upkeep in the facilities in which they are confined. In Arizona, Turner said roughly 15,000 of 18,000 incarcerated workers have maintenance jobs.
Turner says many state governments also use incarcerated workers to prepare for and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies.
“We found at least 14 states, including Arizona, employ incarcerated workers as firefighters,” Turner said. “And in some states, incarcerated workers even respond to emergencies like highway wrecks, building fires and other types of fire related emergencies.”
She said the country’s dependency on incarcerated labor is even written into many state emergency plans, using incarcerated workers to clean up after natural disasters.
“You'll have the same location where everybody else has been evacuated, and the incarcerated people remain by preparing sandbags or preparing for an oncoming hurricane or other storms,” she said.
The report found incarcerated people are also frequently used for agricultural work.
“Not just necessarily growing produce and field labor, but they also involved in ranching, meat production, meat processing and poultry processing,” Turner said, “and some of that's much more lucrative actually than producing other types of crops.”
The report cites several instances of incarcerated people experiencing workplace injuries in Arizona, including documented injuries sustained at Hickman’s Family Farms.
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Arizona is an outlier with regard to the way it structures prisoner work agreements, according to the report. Unlike most other states, Arizona utilizes its quasi-private Arizona Correctional Industries to sell labor contracts to private companies.
“What’s troubling is that the labor contracts are incredibly lucrative for the Arizona Correctional Industries,” Turner said. “We have some data in the report about the value of some of these contracts and workers end up receiving only a fraction of that of the wages that the companies are paying.”
Some incarcerated people in Arizona earn as little as 15 cents an hour, according to the report.
The ACLU report calls for incarcerated workers to be treated fundamentally the same way as workers outside of prison.
“That means we guarantee them the same standard workplace protections, and that we should raise their wages,” Turner said. “Incarcerated workers need to support themselves and their families.”
Turner says the ACLU is also calling on Congress to amend the Constitution to repeal the labor exclusion clause for incarcerated people “to ensure that the work prisoners do is truly voluntary.”
The Arizona Department of Corrections did not respond to a request for a comment on the report findings sent Wednesday morning.
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Whitmer kicks off push by unionized janitors for new contracts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Wayne County Executive Warren Evans on Wednesday helped to kick off Service Employees International Union Local 1's Detroit janitorial steward training for summer contract negotiations.
"I am proud to stand arm and arm with SEIU. I am bowled over by your determination," Whitmer said to a crowd of about 100 union members. "We've got work to do, but so long as you keep showing up for me, we are going to be successful and I will always keep showing up for all of you."
The Democratic governor is running for re-election in the fall and was endorsed by most of the labor movement when she ran in 2018. Her opponent will be the winner of the Aug. 2 Republican primary that features Metro Detroit businessman Kevin Rinke, North Shores businesswoman Tudor Dixon, Allendale, Mattawan chiropractor Garrett Soldano, real estate agent Ryan Kelley and Farmington Hills pastor Ralph Rebandt. Former Detroit police chief James Craig is launching a write-in campaign.
The training was followed by a rally at the Spirit of Detroit in honor of Justice for Janitors day, the purpose of which was to send a message to contractors that janitors are demanding respect, workplace protection and fair pay, said Brandice Mullen, Michigan State Director of SEIU Local 1.
"We actually go back to the table tomorrow," Mullen said. "In taking the streets collectively, we have to show these employers we mean business."
Representatives of other local unions, including the Michigan Corrections Organization and SEIU Healthcare Michigan, joined City Council President Mary Sheffield and member Gabriela Santiago-Romero, Wayne County commissioners Alisha Bell and Tim Killeen, among others.
"We want you to know that we stand with you totally," said Dian Palmer, a trustee with SEIU Healthcare Michigan. "We are the workers that kept Detroit running when everybody else was walking out, when everybody else was sitting on their sofa and taking their Zoom calls."
SEIU Local 1 President Genie Kastrup told union members before the training that janitors played an integral role in keeping public paces clean, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Every day you demonstrated through your hard work, your passion, that you're not only essential, but you're not expendable," Kastrup said. "We come together, SEIU family, to build upon our past, and I can't think of a better way to do that than to win a damn good contract for the janitors in Detroit."
Evans and Whitmer both emphasized the importance of collective bargaining, encouraging those in attendance to vote and get their friends and families to vote in the upcoming election.
"People ought to respect people for putting in a solid day's work for a solid day's pay," Evans said. "The problem is you don't have the solid days pay yet."
Four years ago SEIU Local 1 agreed to a contract that would raise member's minimum wage to $15 per hour after three years.
Markita Blanchard, a SEIU Local 1 steward and cleaner in the Detroit school system, said the union's priorities for the new contract include essential workers pay in recognition for their work during the pandemic, automatic pay raises and better health insurance.
"For years and years, every contract we've ever had has been the best contract we've ever had," Blanchard said.
Linda Hall, a janitor at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, echoed the priorities.
"Today across the country, janitors are rising up for justice," Hall said. "We continue to fight for what is right — fair pay, healthy and safe workplaces and respect in our workplace."
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AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing child who left her North Austin home Monday night.
Police said Eimi Estrada, 11, left her home around 10:30 p.m. Monday. Her last known location was the North Plaza/Rundberg area.
Estrada is described as a Hispanic female around 5 feet tall. She weighs around 100 pounds and has brown eyes and black hair.
Anyone with more information is asked to call 911 immediately.
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Man convicted in fatal 2020 Detroit beating of prominent hair stylist
Detroit — A man has been convicted in the 2020 murder of a prominent hairstylist on the city's east side, officials said Wednesday.
Jimmy Jermaine Pickett, 24, of Detroit was convicted Tuesday of beating Bashar Kallabat, 56, of Bloomfield Hills on Feb. 11, 2020, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said.
A jury found Pickett guilty of second-degree murder and he faces up to life in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced July 13.
Prosecutors charged Pickett in Kallabat's murder on Feb. 14, 2020. He was bound over for trial in March 2020.
Police said officers were called at about 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 11, 2020, to the JZ Motel in the 14700 block of East Eight Mile near Gratiot after an employee found Kallabat's body in a room.
Authorities said Kallabat died from at least a dozen blows to the head and had skull fractures and other injuries.
Detectives also said large sums of cash were missing from Kallabat when his motel room was searched.
After an investigation led police to Pickett, they arrested him Feb. 15, 2020, at his job. They found Kallabat's iPad and iPhone in his possession. They also searched a phone they believed to be Pickett's and found pictures of Kallabat on it. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/06/15/man-convicted-fatal-2020-detroit-beating-prominent-hair-stylist/7634976001/ | 2022-06-15T18:13:36 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2022/06/15/man-convicted-fatal-2020-detroit-beating-prominent-hair-stylist/7634976001/ |
Michigan sees fourth straight weekly decline with 15,578 COVID cases, 137 deaths
Michigan's hospitalization and new case rates declined for the fourth straight week, according to totals released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, after rising for the previous six weeks.
The state added 15,578 cases and 137 deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday, including totals from the previous six days.
The state reported an average of about 2,225 cases per day over the last seven days, a decrease from 2,636 cases per day a week prior.
On June 8, the state said it had added 18,453 cases and 131 deaths from the virus in the previous week. The latest total was an increase of six deaths.
On Monday, the state reported that 809 adults and 21 pediatric patients were hospitalized with confirmed infections, a slight decline from 885 adults and 22 children last week.
Inpatient records were set on Jan. 10, when 4,580 adults were hospitalized with COVID-19.
About 4.3% of the state's hospital beds were filled with COVID-19 patients and there were an average of 1,026 emergency room visits related to COVID-19 per day in the state as of Monday. That compares with 24% of hospital beds being full and 2,889 daily emergency room visits due to the virus in the first week of January.
Between June 6-June 12, about 11% of Michigan's COVID-19 tests returned positive.
All Metro Detroit health departments are following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's guidelines to recommend indoor masking for public settings and K-12 schools as the rate of infection has grown from "medium" to "high."
Wednesday's additions bring the state's overall totals to 2,581,397 cases and 36,675 deaths since the virus was first detected here in March 2020.
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Ten Michigan counties remain at a "high" level for the increased burden on health care or severe disease: Baraga, Delta, Gratiot, Kalkaska, Macomb, Marquette, Monroe, Oakland, Schoolcraft, Washtenaw and Wayne. Another 30 counties have a "medium" transmission level, according to the state health department.
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Case counts are well below early January when the state set a new high mark with more than 20,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 per day.
In Michigan, variants of the virus have moved at a high rate, proving more contagious than past variants and infecting both unvaccinated and vaccinated residents.
A new iteration of the omicron variant, BA.2, is now the dominant strain across Michigan and the country, but experts say another surge of cases is unlikely.
The Food and Drug Administration expanded its approval of remdesivir on April 25, making it the first COVID-19 treatment for children under age 12.
In Michigan, 298 cases of a rare inflammatory condition in children linked with the coronavirus have been reported to the CDC. About 65% of kids with the syndrome are admitted to intensive care units and there have been five deaths.
In Michigan, residents ages 30 to 39 currently have the highest case rate of any age group.
As of Monday, 62 new outbreaks were reported over the prior week. The majority, 37 outbreaks, were in long-term care facilities and senior assisted living centers. Another 13 outbreaks were in K-12 schools and seven were in daycare programs. The state is tracking 425 ongoing outbreak cases.
About 66%, or 6.6 million, state residents have received their first doses of a vaccine, and 60% are fully vaccinated. More than 231,000 children ages 5 to 11 in Michigan, or 28%, have received their first dose of the vaccine.
More than 3.1 million individuals, or 36.7% of the eligible population, have received a vaccine booster in Michigan and 5.2 million are fully vaccinated.
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MINNEAPOLIS — We all know that running the air conditioner in your home can be expensive during the hot months of summer, but you might not think of the AC in your car.
In many vehicles, the air conditioning system uses gasoline to cool you down.
With gas prices the way they are right now your AC may be costing you more money this summer.
"Especially when gas is almost five bucks a gallon,” Dunwoody College of Technology automotive instructor Steve Reinarts says.
"A lot of things can affect the efficiency of your AC, your driving habits, how you drive, the model of the vehicle, the make, the engine."
Reinarts says there are so many factors that can affect how much gas your air conditioner uses.
He says some studies suggest that newer AC systems in newer vehicles will drop your fuel economy by 3% to 12%.
However, the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy says running your AC in high heat can reduce your fuel economy by as much as 25%.
For a car that typically gets 30 miles to the gallon, that's like losing seven and a half miles.
For a 16-gallon tank it's like losing four gallons of gas, which these days could cost you nearly $20.
"If you're trying to save mileage, you're giving up a little bit of comfort,” Reinarts says.
That’s the tradeoff drivers will have to make this summer.
Reinarts says the best way to save gas with your AC is to just not use it, or not use it as much, or at least not use it in low efficiency situations like being stuck in stop and go traffic.
"Stop and go traffic there is a lot of underhood temperature that takes place from sitting behind another car that has exhaust dispelling a lot of heat. Also, you have a black pavement that's giving off a lot of heat,” Reinarts says.
Sitting idle will also put more strain on your AC, because the AC system works by drawing in clean air to help cool your vehicle.
When your vehicle is moving there’s a natural flow of air that takes some of the pressure off the AC system.
“When your vehicle is stopped the AC has to draw that air in on its own and that requires more energy,” Reinarts says.
That clean air also has to pass through a filter, and depending on how clean or dirty your filter is that can also affect the efficiency of your AC.
"Just like your furnace in your house, you have a furnace filter, you're going to have a cabin air filter inside your car,” Reinarts explains.
Changing that filter out twice a year will keep your AC running smoothly and will save you some money.
Reinarts also recommends that classic tip of parking your car in the shade when you can, it really makes a difference, so does a sun shade you can attach to your windshield.
"The sun shades work really well, because that's where your biggest sun load is on your windshield. That sun is bearing down on your windshield and it heats that car up pretty quick,” Reinarts says.
And when you turn on your AC, do it gradually.
Let's say you crank it down to 60 degrees and it gets too cold.
Well, then you have to dial it back up to something like 68 or 70 degrees, but if you do that, Reinarts says your vehicle will turn on the heater to warm things up.
Switching back and forth like that uses a lot of energy.
So, it's better to just cool it down gradually.
Reinarts says his best piece of advice is to fight the urge to turn on your AC the moment you step into your vehicle.
Instead, he recommends opening all the windows and driving your vehicle for a few miles to kick out the hot air that has been lingering in your vehicle all day.
Once that hot air has a minute or two to get out of your vehicle, then you should close the windows and turn on your AC.
If you use this technique, Reinarts says your AC won’t have to work as hard to cool your vehicle and you won’t have to spend as much money on gas. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/the-ac-in-your-car-may-be-using-more-gas-than-you-think/89-b44ada20-bb6f-41ad-b447-af4fe6f7fb46 | 2022-06-15T18:13:47 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/the-ac-in-your-car-may-be-using-more-gas-than-you-think/89-b44ada20-bb6f-41ad-b447-af4fe6f7fb46 |
N. Mich. man charged with hitting woman, 77, with truck in parking lot
A northern Michigan man accused of hitting a 77-year-old woman with his pickup as she walked across a parking lot last year has been charged, state police said.
David Michael Gouin, 31, of Benzonia was charged in a Benzie County district court with moving violation-causing death, a one-year misdemeanor, and carrying a concealed weapon, a five-year felony, according to officials.
State police said troopers from the Cadillac Post were called at about noon on Aug. 20, 2021, to the parking lot of a store at 1747 Benzie Highway in Benzonia for a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a pickup truck.
According to a preliminary investigation, the truck's driver had stopped to speak with someone in the parking lot. Troopers identified the driver as Gouin.
After he finished his conversation, Gouin moved his truck forward and struck Catherine Anne Kelder, 77, of Frankfort as she walked in front of the vehicle.
Medics took Kelder to a hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Troopers interviewed Gouin at the scene of the crash and he told them he did not see the woman when he moved his truck forward. Troopers also searched the truck and found an unregistered handgun inside. They later learned Gouin did not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
State police detectives submitted their findings to the Benzie County Prosecutor’s Office. The prosecutor authorized an arrest for Gouin on April 27. A court summoned him to appear on May 5 and he was processed at the Benzie County Jail on June 9, officials said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/15/northern-michigan-man-charged-hitting-woman-77-truck-parking-lot/7635896001/ | 2022-06-15T18:13:48 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/15/northern-michigan-man-charged-hitting-woman-77-truck-parking-lot/7635896001/ |
VALPARAISO — Jurors watched Wednesday morning as Porter resident Elon Howe told a detective while being videotaped how he attempted to have sexual intercourse with an intellectually disabled family member.
While describing how the adult woman "liked attention," Howe, 58, took blame for his actions.
"I'm the bad person," he told Porter police Detective Sgt. Tawni Komisarcik during the July 29, 2019, interview.
"I don't trust myself," he said at a different point in the interview.
A video version of the interview was shown to jurors during the second day of evidence in the trial against Howe, who faces felony counts of rape and incest. He is represented by defense attorney Mark Chargualaf
The rape charge was filed under the claim the alleged victim was unable to consent to sex due to her mental disability, Porter County Deputy Prosecutor Mary Ryan has said.
Komisarcik testified that Porter police were alerted to the accusations on July 10, 2019, and went to the local Fairhaven Baptist Church where the pastor told them a church member had been told of the abuse by the alleged victim.
The church member told police the alleged victim was helping out with day care at the church on July 7, 2019, when she mentioned she was Howe's "belated birthday present," court documents state. It was at that point that she described the sex acts and the pain it causes her.
"He stated that she (his wife) has not been giving him attention," police said. "Howe did not deny the allegations and said that he would try to be a better (family member)."
Komisarcik said the woman's responses reminded her of a 5-year-old child.
Porter Circuit Court Judge Mary DeBoer ruled last month that the woman, who reportedly has an IQ of 48, which places her in the severely intellectually disabled range, is not competent to testify during the trial.
"It's been a gradual build up for a year or two," Howe said during his police interview.
When asked if his wife knew about the alleged abuse, Howe responded, "I'm not going to talk about that."
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Bob is a 23-year veteran of The Times. He covers county government and courts in Porter County, federal courts, police news and regional issues. He also created the Vegan in the Region blog, is an Indiana University grad and lifelong region resident. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/porter-county-man-tells-police-he-tried-to-have-sex-with-mentally-disabled-family-member/article_9b15e056-3dfd-524e-8c5c-37b98afc91f9.html | 2022-06-15T18:15:47 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/porter-county-man-tells-police-he-tried-to-have-sex-with-mentally-disabled-family-member/article_9b15e056-3dfd-524e-8c5c-37b98afc91f9.html |
This weekend, there will be multiple Juneteenth celebrations in the Region.
The holiday celebrates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. It was then that Union soldiers landed in Galveston, Texas, and learned news that the Civil War had ended and those enslaved were free.
Last year Hammond hosted its first Juneteenth celebration, a tradition the city will continue this year with an event at Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
At 2 p.m., Sunday, there will be a small program at the park's Freedom Plaza, located at Tapper Avenue and Highland Street. The celebration will then move to the other end of the park, along Columbia Avenue, where there will be food, music and giveaways.
Gary will commemorate Juneteenth with events on both Saturday and Sunday. Festivities will be held at the Gary City Hall, located at 401 Broadway, and will go from noon until dusk Saturday and 3-7 p.m. Sunday. The weekend will feature gospel music, a vendor-sponsored food gallery and activities for both children and seniors. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs.
Purdue University Northwest will celebrate Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Founders Plaza north of the Student Union and Library Building, 2233 173rd St., Hammond. The event is family-friendly, free and open to the public.
Titled “A Celebration of Freedom,” the event will feature live music, free food, games, giveaways and arts and crafts, including beading bracelets and a painting activity inspired by Henry Ossawa Tanner’s famous work, “A Banjo Lesson.” In addition, ThrillAmaze Mobile Family Entertainment will provide additional fun with laser tag and a skate rink.
Merrillville hosts a celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center north parking area at 6600 Broadway. It includes food vendors, music, merchandise vendors, DJ and lawn games for the kids.
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave. in South Holland, will host its ninth annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be among the speakers at the opening ceremony. Also scheduled are self-guided walks, artmaking projects, displays, games and a cultural drum and dance performance at Camp Shabbona Woods. For more information, call 708-868-0606.
The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum in Chicago will host its 10th annual Juneteenth Community Celebration beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday. There will be a parade/walk beginning at Gately Stadium Park at 10201 S. Cottage Grove Ave. and winding up at the museum, 817 E. 104th St. The event will include live performances, vendors, speaker and children’s activities. For more information, call 773-331-6146.
In December, the Lake County Council followed the federal government's lead and made the historic holiday a paid day off for county government employees. Since June 19 falls on a Sunday this year, employees will get June 20 off.
Though Juneteenth has been celebrated in parts of the country since the end of the Civil War, it did not become a national holiday until 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.
As Crown Point's population continues to grow, Fire Chief Mark Baumgardner Jr. and Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Cusak are tasked with navigating an industry that has changed drastically.
A group of women dance during Hammond's first Juneteenth celebration in 2021. Both Gary and Hammond will be hosting Juneteenth celebrations this weekend. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/region-communities-to-host-juneteenth-celebrations-this-weekend/article_c56eaaa8-4b6a-5f5e-96e9-f669a75ef04f.html | 2022-06-15T18:15:53 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/region-communities-to-host-juneteenth-celebrations-this-weekend/article_c56eaaa8-4b6a-5f5e-96e9-f669a75ef04f.html |
Local children's books authors to be featured in upcoming book signing
LAS CRUCES - In children’s books and in adult novels, four local authors aim to entertain you.
Meet "Evelyn and her Golden Leaf," by Elaine LeVine; meet "Sour Grapes and Shadow," by Judy Cicero; meet Rubee Dove in “'What I Love!' said Rubee Dove," by Charmayne Samuelson; and meet Alfie in "The Menagerie on Winter Street," by Rosemary Matos. You’ll also get acquainted with their authors, characters in their own right, who created them in fantastical stories and coloring books.
LeVine, Cicero, Samuelson and Matos are Las Cruces authors of various genres including mystery novels, memoirs and historical fiction, and have each found a whimsical side to their writing paths.
“The four of us met in the Las Cruces Writers group,” Samuelson explained in a news release, “and eventually discovered that we each had children’s books. We gravitated toward each other and want to share our efforts with the local community.”
The writers will be showcasing these and other titles on Saturday, July 9, from noon-3 p.m. at the Mesilla Valley Mall as part of the Las Cruces Writers Midsummer Book Dreams book signing and sale.
Samuelson will also be signing her novel featuring a unique time travel twist, "Mystery of the Lost Kingdom of Gold," as well as her self-hypnosis book, "The No. 1 Self-Help Technique In The Universe." LeVine, a psychologist well-known to the Las Cruces community, will be signing her coloring book about the young elephant, Evelyn, and her jungle adventures.
Matos will also be signing "Promises From Cuba," a tale of love and courage amid the difficult times of young, violent rebels. Cicero will be signing her book "Tate and the Lotus Pond," an enchanting fairy tale.
Join the Las Cruces Writers on Saturday, July 9. Also signing will be Mark William Davis, "Signals and Noise;" George Pintar, "Navajo Tainted Beliefs" and other titles; Bob Worthington, "Fighting Viet Cong in the Rung Sat" and other titles; Susan Pfeiffer, "The Dusty Attic;" Fenton Kay, "The Old Courthouse;" and David Osterhout, "OINK! Only In North Korea" and other titles.
The Las Cruces Writers also welcome new members. Those interested can contact the group via email at info@lascruceswritersgroup.org.
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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Birthplace of Country Music (BCM) on Wednesday announced what is in store for its fourth annual Bristol Sessions Super Raffle, which benefits the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Participants of the raffle have a chance to win $250,000 in cash and prizes in the Sept. 11 drawing. There are only 5,000 tickets, priced at $100 each, with ticket sales now open. Each ticket has two raffle numbers. There is also a buy-ten-get-one-free promotion.
The 49 prizes include a 2022 Ford Maverick, 2022 Kia Sportage LX, 2022 Nissan Rouge, 2022 Jeep Renegade, an Indian Scout Bobber 60 motorcycle, a Sandals all-expenses-paid vacation package and more — plus over $70,000 in cash prizes.
“Proceeds from the Bristol Sessions Super Raffle go toward operating funds and educational programming and outreach for the museum,” said BCM Executive Director of Advancement Leah Ross. “It is our goal to keep educational programming at the museum low or no cost for the community, and proceeds from the raffle are essential in helping us achieve that.”
The drawing will launch on Sept. 11 at 12-4 p.m. outside the Birthplace of Country Music Museum during the 21st annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion music festival, with a winner drawn every five minutes during the four-hour event.
Winners do not have to be present at the drawing to win; winners will be notified by phone, text or email as well as listed here on the Super Raffle website.
Those who wish to purchase can also do so at the following locations:
- Abingdon Olive Oil Company at 102 E. Main St., STE 1 in Kingsport
- Abingdon Olive Oil Company at 335 Cummings St. in Abingdon
- Cranberry Lane at 623 State St. in Bristol
- Friendship Ford at 3192 W. State St. in Bristol
- Friendship Motorsports at 2033 W. State St. in Bristol
- Progressive Tractor at 18044 Lee Highway in Abingdon
- The Travel Shop at 339 W. Main St. in Abingdon
- Wallace Kia of Bristol at 340 Volunteer Parkway in Bristol
- Wallace Nissan of Kingsport at 2733 E. Stone Drive in Kingsport
Sponsorships include Abingdon Equipment Co., Blue Ridge Auto Group Chrysler Jeep Ram, East Tennessee ATV & Powersports, Food City, Friendship Ford, Friendship Motorsports, Gregory Isbell Jewelers, Hearth and Patio, Morrell Music, Mountain Sports LTD, Progressive Tractor, The Soundroom, The Travel Shop, Wallace Kia of Bristol and Wallace Nissan of Kingsport. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/birthplace-of-country-music-announces-super-raffle-in-september/ | 2022-06-15T18:37:54 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/birthplace-of-country-music-announces-super-raffle-in-september/ |
Assistant Chief Erick Gerritson promoted to Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue chief
FOND DU LAC - After an almost two-month process, Erick Gerritson has been selected as the new Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue chief, according to a news release from City Attorney Deb Hoffman.
The Police & Fire Commission chose Gerritson as a finalist out of nine candidates that had applied from throughout the United States and Canada.
His final interview was Tuesday, and the commission made its decision with the help of fire chiefs of Oshkosh, West Bend and Sheboygan who sat in on the interview, as well as results from two public surveys.
Gerritson was previously assistant chief of operations and has been serving as interim fire chief since April.
Peter O'Leary retired this spring after 13 years as fire chief and 30 prior years in fire service.
Contact Daphne Lemke at dlemke@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @daphlemke. | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2022/06/14/fond-du-lac-fire-rescue-gets-new-chief-erick-gerritson-promotion/7624525001/ | 2022-06-15T18:41:41 | 0 | https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/news/local/2022/06/14/fond-du-lac-fire-rescue-gets-new-chief-erick-gerritson-promotion/7624525001/ |
DERBY, Kan. (KSNW) — Five kittens used up one of their nine lives in Derby Tuesday evening, but animal control officers saved them.
Derby Police Department Animal Control got the call of some kittens in a storm drain. Officer Madison Looney went to the scene and was able to get three of the kittens from the drain.
However, two more kittens were stuck about 10 to 15 feet down in the drain pipe. That’s when Police Lt. Jessica Whitehead got involved. She is small enough to fit in the drain. She was able to reach and save the final two kittens.
The whole process took more than two hours. The kittens were hot and dehydrated, so Derby Animal Control took them to a veterinary hospital.
The kittens are all doing well and will be headed to foster care. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/derby-officers-rescue-5-kittens-from-drain/ | 2022-06-15T18:41:58 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/derby-officers-rescue-5-kittens-from-drain/ |
Jake Cottrell of Boise is charged with assault or battery upon certain personnel, two counts of grand theft, robbery, use of a deadly weapon in commission of a crime, unlawful possession by a convicted felon and eluding a police officer, according to a news release.
The Meridian Police Department did not provide an update on Cottrell's condition; he was injured during the incident. When he is released from the hospital, police say, he will be immediately booked into jail.
The Ada County Critical Incident Task Force led by the Garden City Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident, which is protocol after officers are involved in gunfire.
Three Boise Police Department officers and two Meridian PD officers were involved in the incident.
The incident began after BPD was notified of a shooting involving two Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) officers on the 9800 block of West Shields Avenue in Boise, a few blocks east of Horseshoe Bend Road.
The suspect fled the scene in a stolen vehicle after he was injured, according to IDOC.
Police then received a report of a carjacking on East Riverside Drive and East Lone Cove Drive in Eagle. The man was found on Eagle Road and a car chase ensued, according to MPD Chief Tracy Basterrechea.
A police officer was then able to perform a PIT maneuver, which stopped the man from fleeing.
Police and the man began exchanging gunfire until he was shot. Police began performing life-saving measures until he was able to be transported to local hospital for treatment, where he remains. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-police-identify-man-involved-in-high-speed-chase-officer-involved-shooting/article_7a5c2212-e427-5c36-b243-526246544ca9.html | 2022-06-15T18:49:44 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-police-identify-man-involved-in-high-speed-chase-officer-involved-shooting/article_7a5c2212-e427-5c36-b243-526246544ca9.html |
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Ohio government is trying to spread the word about free employment services to spouses of active and former members of the military.
Over the next six weeks, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will contact 45,000 current or former military members living in Ohio asking them to take a survey indicating whether they or their spouses would like this free assistance.
Those who want the services will be contacted to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment. at OhioMeansJobs centers across the state, as well as through the OhioMeansJobs.com site.
“We understand the unique employment barriers faced by veterans, active military members and their spouses,” Gov. Mike DeWine said Wednesday. “We also understand the sacrifices spouses make when members of the military are transferred.”
“We are working to make Ohio the most military-friendly state in the country for our servicemen and women and their spouses,” said Lt. Gov. Jon Husted.
“We’re very excited about this outreach effort,” said Matt Damschroder, director of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. “Only a handful of other states are doing anything like this.”
At their local OhioMeansJobs centers, veterans and their spouses can get help with job searches, attend workshops, get training and more, the state said in a release.
Ohio has 88 OhioMeansJobs centers. Dayton’s is at 1111 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.
All offer free career planning, job training, and other employment services to Ohioans looking for work and to employers seeking workers.
To find your nearest OhioMeansJobs center, visit jfs.ohio.gov/WIOAmap or go to OhioMeansJobs.com and select “FIND A JOB CENTER” at the bottom of the page.
There is more information on the state’s resource page for servicemen and women and their families here.
Meanwhile, if you are a veteran, service member, military spouse or military caregiver seeking a job, you can register to attend the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Career Summit next Wednesday. You can register at https://hiringourheroes.org/events.
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Bossier Police are searching for suspect after one injured in Wednesday morning shooting
Makenzie Boucher
Shreveport Times
A Wednesday morning shooting leaves a Bossier man wounded.
Just after 11:30 a.m., Bossier City Police Department received a call to the intersection of Bonne Street and Nattin Street for a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located one victim who was transported to Ochsner LSU Health with a gunshot wound. It is unknown how many times the victim was shot but neighbors reported that they heard some 10 shots discharged.
Police are currently surveying nearby streets with K-9 units to locate the suspect.
This is a developing story.
Mario Villafuerte contributed to this story.
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/bossier-city-police-searching-suspect-after-morning-shooting/7637043001/ | 2022-06-15T18:57:54 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/bossier-city-police-searching-suspect-after-morning-shooting/7637043001/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A big celebration will take over McAdams Park this weekend. It is JuneteenthICT. Since June 19, the federal Juneteenth holiday, falls on a Sunday this year, the public observance will be on Monday, June 20.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America. The term is a blend of the words June and nineteenth. On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas found out they were free. They were the first to celebrate the day, but it is now celebrated across the country.
The theme of Wichita’s 2022 celebration is Our Journey Matters. The Kansas Health Foundation is sponsoring the weekend of activities.
According to Community Operations Recovery Empowerment (CORE), armbands are your official ticket to the Friday, Saturday and Monday events. Some Sunday events will cost more. The armbands cost $5 for ages 13 and up. They are $3 for children ages 5-12. Younger children get in free. Purchase the armbands at Mulberry Art Gallery, 2721 E. Central, Suite 215, at Jenny Dawn Cellars, 703 E. Douglas, Suite 180, or at the CORE tent at all official Juneteenth events.
Bring lawn chairs, but leave coolers, pets, outside food and drink at home. There will be a beer garden for those 21 and up.
Friday, June 17 – Sounds of JuneteenthICT
Location: McAdams Park
- 6 p.m. – Vendors open
- 7-8 p.m. – “Love”
- 8:15-9:15 p.m. – “Afterdark”
Saturday, June 18
Location: McAdams Park
- 8 a.m. – 2nd Annual JuneteenthICT Carl Brewer Cookoff kicks off
- 8 a.m. – 3rd Annual Wichita Athletics Track Club Jubilee 2-mile walk/run sign up and learn more here.
- 10 a.m. – Parade
- 11 a.m. – JuneteenthICT Park Opens, including vendors, activities, live music, food, fun, and the Heights High School Marching Band
- 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Kid’s Corner with activities sponsored by Wichita Public Schools
- Health Village, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters
- 11:30 a.m. – 3 Keys Fitness
- 1-2 p.m. – Cookoff tasting
- 1:30-9 p.m. – Live entertainment featuring various performers
- 2-3 p.m. – State of the Youth brought to you by Main Stage
- Camp Destination Innovation, Equity Initiative, Real Men Real Heroes, Wichita Public Schools USD 259
- 3 p.m. – Carl Brewer Cookoff award ceremony on main stage
- 7 p.m. – “Paris Jane”
- 7:30-9 p.m. – “Press Play”
Sunday, June 19
Various locations. Tickets are $10 with the JuneteenthICT armband and $15 if you do not have an armband.
- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Juneteenth Service Project – Painting a mural at St. Paul AME, 1756 N. Piatt. Click here to sign up for a shift.
- 3:15 p.m. – Annual JuneteenthICT Father’s Day Recognition, at The Center, 1914 E. 11th Street North, Suite B.
- 6:30-9 p.m. – Bands at McAdams Park
- Nostalgia
- Somethin Xtra
Monday, June 20
Location: McAdams Park
- 6 p.m. – Vendors
- 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Gospel Concert | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/a-busy-weekend-of-juneteenth-activities-in-wichita/ | 2022-06-15T18:59:15 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/a-busy-weekend-of-juneteenth-activities-in-wichita/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and the Department of Metropolitan Development announced a redevelopment plan for the City Market campus Wednesday.
The city will join Gershman Partners and Citimark for a partnership to redesign the east wing of City Market. It's a $175 million proposal to make the campus into a mixed-use facility.
"This project marks a new era for the Market East District and downtown as a whole," Hogsett said. "The City of Indianapolis is proud to announce our selection of Gershman Partners and Citimark's $175 million redevelopment plan for the City Market campus. By breathing new life into a historic anchor of downtown—the Indianapolis City Market—we can create a space for current downtown residents and visitors while encouraging new economic and community development opportunities."
The project will add residential, office and retail space to the downtown plaza. It will include demolishing the east tower of City Market and replacing it with an 11-story, 60-unit family living space. The tower will also include 8,000 square feet of office space and 22,000 square feet of retail space.
Additionally, Gershman Partners called for redeveloping the office space at 151 Delaware St. into a 350-unit multi-family housing tower. Altogether, that would make the project the highest density housing block in the state.
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There is also a plan to put $52 million toward improving the office space and parking garage at 251 E. Ohio St. and Wabash Alley. The proposal includes design upgrades, along with a new parking payment system and security measures.
The Department of Metropolitan Development and Gershman Partners will propose public financing measures for the project later this year. The plan is to start construction during the first half of 2023. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/city-market-east-district-campus-175-million-project-redevelopment-indianapolis-hogsett/531-90e92ec2-c83a-485f-a3ff-03abbdee9b5c | 2022-06-15T19:00:23 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/city-market-east-district-campus-175-million-project-redevelopment-indianapolis-hogsett/531-90e92ec2-c83a-485f-a3ff-03abbdee9b5c |
11:15 a.m. update: As a reminder, we have a webpage with a collection of local firefighting stories and videos, along with some graphics looking at a regional and national approach. For more info, visit https://azdailysun.com/resources/wildfires.
10 a.m. update: Inner Basin and Lockett Meadow have survived the night as the Pipeline Fire stayed on the ridge of Fremont and Doyle Peak.
"It's not down there yet," IMT public information officer Mike Reichling told reporter Sean Golightly.
As crucial watershed, the Inner Basin remains a top priority for firefighting efforts. Air support that has been seen dropping fire retardant on the San Francisco Peaks may be assisting in the protection of the Inner Basin, though Reichling said the placement of those drops are determined in the field and could not confirm their exact location.
Air support is expected to continue throughout the day.
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9:50 a.m. update: Evacuation orders have been lifted for parts of the Timberline Area.
Areas still at GO status and still under evacuation orders are Campbell Avenue west of Lupine Lane, Crestview St. west of Valley Dr, Glodia Dr, Alice Dr, Saddle Ave, Pinion St, El Oro Dr, N. Siesta Lane, E. Paintbrush Lane, Copeland Lane west of Rope Arabian Rd as well as N. Copeland Lane, Tanager Dr, Barn Road, Peaceful Way and Weed Lane.
"These areas continue to have fire crews actively working and assessing the fire as well as damages to structures and utilities," according to a CCSO press release. "These hazards need to be deemed safe prior to allowing entry for the safety of residents and crews."
Residents of the areas still in SET status should continue to be ready to evacuate at a moments notice.
Current evacuation statuses can be found at coconinocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=745e7806b0444387bf32792b9c25e169.
9:40 a.m. update: A release from Coconino National Forest now puts the Pipeline Fire at 22,888 acres and 31% containment. The Haywire Fire is at 5,065 acres and 0% containment.
The Type 1 Great Basin Incident Management Team (IMT) 2 has arrived and is shadowing the current Type 2 IMT before assuming command, set for 6 a.m. Thursday.
Critical fire weather is ongoing, but the lower wind speeds allow for continued aerial operations, including water and retardant dropping aircraft. These total at least eight helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft.
The plan for the day, according to the release is "to look for opportunities to directly engage the fire with the intent to suppress the fire's edge and to keep the fire from entering communities as it continues to move in a northeast direction."
Resources on the Pipeline Fire include "561 personnel composed of 12 Hotshot crews and 7 hand crews, 54 engines, 9 water tenders and two dozers," with an addition 57 personnel on the Haywire Fire--a hand crew, six engines and two each of water tenders and dozers.
9:25 a.m. update: The City of Flagstaff has announced that the Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products center will resume its regular operating hours starting Wednesday.
9:15 a.m. update: The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has updated its smoke forecast for Wednesday. It lists the Pipeline Fire at about 22,800 acres and the Haywire Fire at about 5,000 acres, using data from an infrared flight.
A portable smoke monitor was installed in Doney Park due to the predicted impacts to the neighborhood.
Smoke impacts are expected to be moderate this morning, with high impact periods in the north side of Flagstaff. Smoke should begin to clear by 9:30 a.m.
Winds are lighter today, with the majority forecast to move toward the northeast and east. Light to moderate impacts are possible on the Navajo and Hopi reservations as well.
"Some smoke may get caught in the eddies formed by the San Francisco Peaks and move back around toward Doney Park and Winona, with light to moderate impacts possible during the day," according to the forecast.
Winds are predicted to become light tonight and smoke will drain into Doney Park, Fort Valley, Bellemont and down the Rio de Flag into Flagstaff. Moderate to high impacts are forecast for Doney Park and north Flagstaff, with light to moderate impacts elsewhere. This smoke is expected to lift by 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
South-southwest winds are forecast to be stronger tomorrow, with smoke moving to the northeast and possible light to moderate impacts on the Navajo and Hopi reservations.
The full forecast is available at azdeq.gov/WildfireSmokeForecast?fire=pipelinefire. More about the health effects of smoke is available here.
Original post:The Pipeline and Haywire fires continue burning Wednesday morning, with a combined total of at least 24,000 acres.
As of Wednesday morning, InciWeb lists the Pipeline Fire at 20,178 acres and the Haywire Fire is listed at 4,052. New maps of the fires are available on their InciWeb pages: inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8152.
The neighborhoods of Crater Estates, O’Leary, S. Campbell (including N. Linda Ln.), Timberline to the northwest of Campbell and 89 remain in GO status this morning, as do Schultz Pass Road and the Arizona Snowbowl.
Areas on SET status include Mt. Elden Lookout Rd, Mt. Elden Estates, Fernwood and Hutchison, Doney Park (both north and south), Antelope Hills and McCann Estates.
More about Ready, Set, Go can be found below.
U.S. 89 remains closed from southbound milepost 457 and northbound milepost 423. Much of the Coconino National Forest remains closed north of I-40. A map is available at fs.usda.gov/alerts/coconino/alerts-notices/?aid=73615.
A request for Stage 3 fire restrictions, which would mean a full closure of the forest, has been sent to the Washington office, according to the community meeting held Tuesday night, and more information is expected soon.
CNF is currently at Stage 2 fire restrictions; a full description is below.
Lighter winds and cooler temperatures have caused smoke to settle into lower areas around Flagstaff this morning that had previously been unaffected. It is expected to dissipate as temperatures warm.
Temperatures are expected to warm through Thursday, with the National Weather Service forecasting highs in the 80s in Flagstaff through Friday.
Wind gusts are forecast to be as high as 18 miles per hour today before rising to speeds in the mid-30s Friday through Sunday.
Today is the official start of monsoon season, with predictions of a possible early start in Flagstaff at last night's meeting.
The probability of precipitation remains low through Thursday, rising to a max probability of 20% on Friday and Sunday and 47% on Saturday. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms beginning Friday and lasting through the weekend.
Ready, Set, Go
Everyone has a part to play in responding to an emergency. Learn about what you can do to be prepared.
The greatest threats within Coconino County are wildfire and post-wildfire flooding. All residents need to be prepared in advance for both. Regardless of the type of emergency, there are some basic preparedness terms and steps that can be taken and summarized in the familiar adage: Ready, Set, Go. Here's everything you need to know about this important phrase:
READY — This means prepare now
Be aware of hazards that can threaten your community. Coconino County residents should always be in a state of Ready, especially during the summer months when conditions can turn quickly. Take the following steps now to prepare for seasonal threats:
Register with the County Emergency Notification system at coconino.az.gov/ready.
Connect with the local Emergency Management office, Sheriff’s Office, and public health department on social media. Follow @coconinocounty on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Make a family evacuation and communication plan that includes family phone numbers, out-of-town contacts, and family meeting locations.
Build an emergency Go-Kit with enough food, water and necessary supplies for at least 72 hours. Include supplies to help keep you and your family healthy. Start with the five P’s: Papers, Pets, Prescriptions, Pictures, and Personal computers.
Check in with your neighbors, family, friends and elders through video chats or phone calls to ensure they are READY.
Keep up to date on local news, weather watches, weather warnings, and public health recommendations.
SET — Be alert
Know there is significant danger in your area as soon as this warning is issued. Evacuation could happen at any time after the Set status is declared and, in some cases, with little warning.
Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family or friends outside of the affected area.
Grab your emergency Go-Kit.
Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock.
Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety and public health officials.
This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate.
Be SET to GO.
GO — Evacuate immediately
Danger in your area is imminent and life threatening. It is imperative to leave the impacted area immediately.
Residents should evacuate immediately to a shelter or with family or friends outside of the affected area.
If you choose to ignore this advisement, then you must understand that emergency services may not be able to assist you further.
Follow instructions from emergency personnel, stay on designated evacuation routes and avoid closed areas. For more information, please visit coconino.az.gov/ready-set-go guide.
Fire restrictions
As a reminder, most of northern Arizona is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. In the City of Flagstaff, Stage 2 restrictions include the following:
• The use of open fire pits and other open-flame devices (including those with a spark arrestor screen) without an on/off switch is prohibited.
• The use of charcoal and wood-fired barbecues are prohibited throughout the city, including at private residences and campgrounds. The use of propane and gas barbecues with an on-off switch are still allowed throughout the city.
• Smoking and use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in all public places within the City of Flagstaff, including city parks, open spaces and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) at all times.
On the Coconino and Kaibab national forests, Stage 2 restrictions prohibit:
• Building, maintaining, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, including charcoal, coal and briquettes. This includes smudge pots and wood stoves. Stoves or grills solely fueled by pressurized liquid petroleum or pressurized liquid petroleum gas fuels are permitted.
• Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of any flammable material.
• Blasting, welding or operating any acetylene or other torch with an open flame.
• During the hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., operating a generator, chainsaw or other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine for felling, bucking, skidding, processing, road building and woodcutting. An exception is allowed for operating generators with an approved spark arrestor in an area barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within 3 feet of the generator.
• Fireworks are never allowed.
Forest visitors are also cautioned against operating or parking vehicles over dry grasses and flammable terrain, as catalytic converters and vehicle heat could ignite vegetation fuels. Restrictions are typically lifted when the area receives substantial widespread precipitation, or by Aug. 31.
Fire restriction violations are punishable by $5,000 fine, six months in prison, or both.
For more information about Flagstaff restrictions, visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/2981/Fire-Restriction-Stages.
Restriction details and forest orders for the Coconino and Kaibab national forests can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/main/coconino and www.fs.usda.gov/main/kaibab. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/pipeline-fire-day-4-updates-pipeline-at-22-888-acres-31-contained-haywire-5-065/article_be362eee-ecbd-11ec-87d7-0bfaebd86887.html | 2022-06-15T19:02:41 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/pipeline-fire-day-4-updates-pipeline-at-22-888-acres-31-contained-haywire-5-065/article_be362eee-ecbd-11ec-87d7-0bfaebd86887.html |
Heat rule meant to protect Oregon workers takes effect Wednesday
A new set of rules meant to protect outdoor workers from extreme heatby requiring employers to provide mandatory breaks, shade, cold water, and training when the heat index reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit goes into effect Wednesday.
If the heat index gets above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, additional safety measures kick in.
Oregon OSHA, the state's worker safety agency, adopted the rule last month. It was modeled after emergency rules implemented last summer in the wake of a deadly heat wave. Sebastian Francisco Perez, 38, collapsed while working at a nursery in St. Paul and died June 26, 2021, when temperatures exceeded 100 degrees. More than 100 people died statewide during the heat dome.
OSHA officials have said Oregon's rules are the most protective in the United States.
Some farmers who hire agricultural workers are afraid that protection will come at a cost. But for others, the new rules are a bare minimum.
"I don't feel like we've been given the information or support necessary to understand or comply with these rules," said Mary Anne Cooper, vice president of government affairs for the Oregon Farm Bureau. "There's a lot [OSHA] could do to protect workers from excessive heat that wasn't this prescriptive."
Cooper said Farm Bureau members agree extra heat protections are necessary, but some worry about the burden of enforcement and training.
Under the new rule, farmers are required to train their employees about heat illness and prevention before they can work in environments that might expose them to extreme heat.
"It's a lot to ask people to acclimate, to learn within a month, especially without trained HR professionals," she said.
In March, a coalition of labor unions and advocates asked OSHA for even stronger protections against heat and smoke.
“Oregon’s unions are firmly committed to making sure Oregon OSHA creates the strongest rules possible so that outdoor or indoor workers who are exposed to excessive heat and wildfire smoke are protected as best as possible," Graham Trainor, Oregon AFL-CIO president, said in a March press release. "The stakes are too high for anything less.”
OSHA spokesperson Aaron Corvin said farmers, including Farm Bureau members, have been invited into the process at every step since February when the rule was first proposed. The agency unveiled resources to help employers and workers understand the rule at the beginning of June,including an online training course that fulfills parts of the rule's training requirement and is available in English and in Spanish. Two fact sheets about the rule are available in English and will soon be available in Spanish, according to OSHA's website.
"We're talking about exposures to a very real hazard," Corvin said. "We have been engaging with stakeholders and employers [since February] to help them understand. We want them to be successful. They have an obligation to maintain safe and healthy workplaces."
The specifics
There are four main components to the new rule: shade, water, breaks, and preventative training.
Employers must provide at least one shade area, natural or artificial, when the heat index reaches 80 degrees.
Employers also are required to provide enough water for each employee to be able to drink 32 ounces per hour. The water must be cool or cold -- no warmer than 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Employees can substitute some, but not all, of the day's water requirement with caffeine-free electrolyte drinks such as Gatorade.
Employers must choose between three rest break schedule options based on workload. Rest break schedules don't apply until the heat index reaches 90 degrees.
Each of these decisions must be documented in a written plan.
OSHA will enforce the rule based on complaints from employees and workplace inspections focused specifically on heat. Corvin said the agency has maintained a heat emphasis program, meaning inspectors specifically focus on heat safety, since 2017, before the rule was adopted or even proposed. Enforcing the new rule shouldn't come at an extra cost, he said.
The minimum penalty for a "non-serious" violation is $100, according to an agency fact sheet. The minimum penalty for a willful violation -- in which an employer purposefully disregards the rule -- is $9,753.
Resources available
- Heat illness prevention online course
- Fact sheet about the key requirements of the heat rule
- Available in English
- Fact sheet about the heat rule’s rest break schedule options for preventing heat illness
- Available in English
- A worker’s right to a safe and health workplace.
- Free Oregon OSHA consultations for employers to improve workplace safety and health programs – no fault, no citations, no penalties.
- Questions about how to apply rules to your workplace? Contact Oregon OSHA specialists.
- A-to-Z topic index, including pages for heat illness prevention and wildfire smoke.
- Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (includes Oregon OSHA as a division) Multicultural Communications Program, provides outreach to communities with limited English proficiency. The toll-free number for Spanish-speaking Oregonians: 800-843-8086.
- Ombuds Office for Oregon Workers for help understanding workplace safety and health rights, and workers’ compensation rights.
Oregon OSHA also adopted wildfire smoke rules in May. The wildfire smoke rule will take effect July 1. Resources to help understand and comply with the wildfire smoke rule are coming.
Shannon Sollitt covers agricultural workers in the Mid-Willamette Valley as a corps member for Report for America, a program that aims to support local journalism and democracy by reporting on under-covered issues and communities. You may reach her at ssollitt@statesmanjournal.com | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2022/06/15/oregon-rules-protecting-workers-during-extreme-heat-take-effect/65360633007/ | 2022-06-15T19:03:27 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2022/06/15/oregon-rules-protecting-workers-during-extreme-heat-take-effect/65360633007/ |
TRENTON — The state Local Finance Board ruled that Christopher Fox, West Wildwood's former mayor, must pay $11,500 in fines for violations accrued during his tenure, the Cape May County Herald reported Tuesday.
At its June 8 meeting, the Board adopted an initial decision made in March by Judge Susan L. Olgiati said, the Herald reported.
The Board operates under the state Department of Community Affairs.
Spokesperson Tammori Petty-Dixon couldn't not immediately be reached for comment Wednesday.
Oligiati, in March, ruled that Fox violated a handful of ethics rules but did not uphold all violations alleged by the Board. She, therefore, reduced his original $24,900 fines to $11,000.
The fines are tied to actions Fox made while serving as the borough's mayor and living with Police Chief Jacqueline Ferentz without paying rent while she was sued the town.
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In her suit, Ferentz settled for $1.7 million and, when she was reinstated as police chief, was provided back pay and benefits along with a 50% raise in salary.
The small island community along the Wildwoods' back bays has struggled to pay Ferentz’s settlement, forcing cutbacks in city workers’ hours and other cost-saving measures.
Fox also allegedly violated the law when he took actions to give Ferentz back pay and pension credit for a time when she did not serve in the Police Department and voted in favor of a 50% increase in Ferentz’s salary, from $67,000 to $101,000, from 2015 to 2017.
Fox was also handed violations for failing to disclose his entire income streams on financial statements required by the state, as well as entering into shared-services agreements with neighboring Wildwood while he was the city's business administrator.
Fox was fired from his administrator job after the ethics charges were made public. He was in that job from June 2013 to April 2019. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/former-west-wildwood-mayor-must-pay-thousands-in-ethics-fines-report-says/article_b6ec3604-ecce-11ec-be92-4776c11094d2.html | 2022-06-15T19:03:34 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/former-west-wildwood-mayor-must-pay-thousands-in-ethics-fines-report-says/article_b6ec3604-ecce-11ec-be92-4776c11094d2.html |
Here’s an update of the COVID-19 numbers in the state:
New positive cases: 2,494
New deaths: 17
Total positive cases: 2,094,994
Total number of deaths: 30,815
Total vaccine doses administered: 14,036,988
Rate of transmission: 0.89
CASES BY COUNTY
Atlantic: 58,965 cases, 948 deaths, 378,524 doses administered
Cape May: 11,660 cases, 259 deaths, 133,809 doses administered
Cumberland: 34,707 cases, 571 deaths, 185,610 doses administered
Ocean: 145,489 cases, 2,837 deaths, 701,045 doses administered
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Figures are as of 2 p.m. June 15
Source: N.J. Department of Health | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-nearly-2-500-new-covid-19-cases-17-new-deaths/article_53d01ea0-ecd8-11ec-8ee0-c31d3f7bf68d.html | 2022-06-15T19:03:40 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-jersey-reports-nearly-2-500-new-covid-19-cases-17-new-deaths/article_53d01ea0-ecd8-11ec-8ee0-c31d3f7bf68d.html |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas's ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children, saying reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the state's appeal of the preliminary injunction issued last year against ban, which was enacted by the majority-Republican Legislature.
ACLU attorney Chase Strangio said allowing the law to be enforced would cause unnecessary disruption since a trial over it is scheduled to begin in October before the judge who issued the injunction.
“If the injunction were lifted now, these families would have to leave their homes, their communities, their jobs, travel to another state just to potentially return" months later, said Strangio, who is deputy director of transgender justice for the ACLU's LGBTQ and HIV Project.
Arkansas was the first state to enact such a ban, which also prohibits doctors from referring youths elsewhere for such medical care.
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson vetoed the ban but was overridden by the Legislature.
Multiple medical groups, including the American Medical Association, oppose the ban and have said the care is safe if properly administered.
The Justice Department has also opposed the ban as unconstitutional. Gender confirming surgery is not performed on minors in Arkansas.
Arkansas has argued that the restriction is within the state's authority to regulate medical practices.
“These gender transition procedures can be set apart from many of these long existing practices like cleft palate surgery because they are a very emerging area of medicine," Deputy Solicitor General Dylan Jacobs told the court.
The ACLU filed the lawsuit on behalf of four transgender youths and their families, as well as two doctors who provide gender confirming treatments.
The appellate judges did not indicate when they rule.
The hearing came days after a Texas judge blocked the state from investigating families of transgender youth over gender medical confirming care they've received. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/court-hears-arguments-on-arkansas-trans-youth-treatment-ban/91-6f79ce46-ba7f-41ed-a61e-11e6608be4e0 | 2022-06-15T19:07:00 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/court-hears-arguments-on-arkansas-trans-youth-treatment-ban/91-6f79ce46-ba7f-41ed-a61e-11e6608be4e0 |
Get in the games: Game Night at Canan Commons to offer family fun
MUNCIE, Ind. — DWNTWN Muncie will offer a Game Night 7-11 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Canan Commons.
The evening will offer free fun for all ages, according to a release. Kids and adults can enjoy a variety of lawn games including:
- Rockstar Bingo, a blend of Music Trivia and classic bingo hosted by Michelle Kinsey; take along your phone to play.
- Roshambo tournament, a 36-team elimination rock, paper, scissors tournament hosted by The Fickle Peach. Pre-registration is required.
- High Striker Show of Strength
- Tug o’ War
- Giant Jenga
- Yardzee
- Cornhole
- KUBB Viking Clash
- Giant Parachute Play
- Dominos
- Card Games
- Spoon and Egg Races
- Inflatable Bouncy Ball Races.
Group play is encouraged. The games will be first come, first served, and after each game a new group of players can join.
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Boulder Falls, Escapades Family Fun Center, Toys Forever and others will be there to offer fun ideas for other family entertainment opportunities. Food trucks including Three Bears Concessions, La Patron Mexican and Richman’s, along with Guardian Brewing will have food available at the park, in addition to nearby downtown restaurants.
Information: downtownmuncie.org/
Theologian J.J. Warren to speak at church
MUNCIE — Community of Hope Church will host J.J. Warren for a weekend of events including a keynote presentation, lunch, panel discussion and book signing June 25-26.
Warren is a public theologian, speaker, advocate and the author of "Reclaiming Church: A Call to Action for Religious Rejects". He is a known advocate of inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community in the United Methodist Church, according to a release. He. will be the guest speaker during the weekend of events and will preach at Community of Hope at 10 a.m. June 26.
Tickets are required for the June 25 event, with two options available for purchase. The $30 ticket includes catered lunch from The Café at the Crossing, keynote presentation, discussion panel, a copy of Warren's book and a book signing starting at noon in Wesley Hall. The $15.00 ticket includes the keynote presentation, discussion panel, a book and a book signing only, in the sanctuary at 1 p.m. Added lunches are available for purchase for an additional $15. Tickets are available for purchase at cohmuncie.org.
Established in 2022, Community of Hope is a new United Methodist Congregation formed of previous members of College Avenue and Riverside UMC’s, and located in the former College Avenue building.
Send news items to The Star Press at news@muncie.gannett.com. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/get-games-game-night-canan-commons-offer-family-fun/7628950001/ | 2022-06-15T19:07:03 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/get-games-game-night-canan-commons-offer-family-fun/7628950001/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The City of Little Rock will be opening a cooling center on Wednesday, June 15 to help citizens get away from the heat.
The East Little Rock Community Center, located on 2500 East 6th Street, will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be a specific room for people who wish to cool off.
The city will monitor the weather to see if the cooling center needs to be open for additional days.
If you would like to contact the center, you can call 501-374-2881. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-cooling-center/91-3c44bfa3-05c2-4c3e-86a3-6e144987f941 | 2022-06-15T19:07:06 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-cooling-center/91-3c44bfa3-05c2-4c3e-86a3-6e144987f941 |
In a truly rock star moment, a woman screamed "We love you!" from somewhere among the nearly 6,000 people at Reid Park's DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center on Sunday, June 12.
As the sun was setting on the other side of the sprawling grassy hill, Susan Putt held up a big sign that said "Love you, László" while retired Tucson City Parks employee Raymond Woyak was sneaking a moment with the Tucson Pops Orchestra conductor László Veres moments before he took the stage for a final time.
"I had to come back," said Woyak, who had missed only three "Music Under the Stars" concerts in the 45 years that he worked the DeMeester sound board; he retired from the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department in 2015. "László and I go back such a long time."
Sunday was Veres's 227th, and final, concert with the Pops Orchestra, which he led for 32 years —27 of them as the full-time music director/conductor. The event had the feeling of a rock concert meets backyard family gathering, which is how these concerts held in the spring and fall have long felt with Veres at the podium.
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"He's such a gem of Tucson," said Putt, who has attended Tucson Pops concerts with a group from her Oro Valley church for the past several years. "Not only is he brilliantly talented, but he is entertaining and inspirational."
"He's personality personified," said first-timer Jim Nicolai, who was at Sunday's concert with his violinist teen son Jude. "You can see the chutzpah in him ... and you can tell he's having fun."
"He’s got a fun sense of humor both with the audience and with the orchestra," said longtime Tucson Pops Concertmaster Michael Fan. "He tells terrible jokes but he makes them funny for some reason. When he tells a dad joke, it comes off OK. Maybe it's the accent that makes it sound cool."
The Hungarian-born Veres, who turns 85 on Sunday, June 19, decided a couple of years ago that the 2022 spring concert series finale would be his final bow with the orchestra, comprised of moonlighting Tucson Symphony Orchestra players. Two years ago, he began auditioning his replacement and winding down his tenure.
"It is bittersweet, but I am glad I made up my mind that June 12 was going to be the final," Veres said. "Once I made up my mind, that’s it. I felt good about it. I went out on a high note. I didn’t want to go out when I would be dragging myself, so I feel good about it.”
His finale was filled with little surprises, including his granddaughter Karylin flying home unannounced from Chicago and the city parks department crew presenting "The Maestro" with a special gift.
Veres had a few well-worn surprises for the audience, as well, little gestures that have been signatures for as long as anyone can remember including donning the "Phantom of the Opera" cape and mask and bringing a half-dozen drummers onstage to bang out the cannon's boom at the end of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture.
Audience members held the biggest surprise of the night in their hands: The program.
Just before the orchestra struck a single note, Veres let the audience know the program was useless; he rewrote most of it no more than 72 hours before the concert, surprising his orchestra with the changes at rehearsal on Saturday.
From the original program, Veres kept Tchaikovsky's 1812 and the Act 1 prelude to Verdi's "La Traviata," which the orchestra was set to play in 2019 but had to postpone when the concert was canceled because of rain. He also kept the world premiere of Tucson composer Peter Fine's "Rainstorm" movement from his much larger orchestral piece "The Journey" and Powell's delightful "How to Tame Your Dragon" from the animated feature of the same name.
Everything else was improvised, from opening with Spanish composer José Padilla's popular "El Relicario" — one of the first works he performed with the orchestra more than 30 years ago — to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," which the orchestra had just played on June 5.
"I never play a piece more than once, but I'm going to tonight," Veres said.
He mixed in a little Latin spice with Miami Sound Machine's "Conga" and some music from home with the Hungarian folk tune "Oh! My Pappa," which Veres sung in Hungarian. He took a side trip to Broadway with the iconic "Maria" and "America" from Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" and selections from "Phantom of the Opera" decked out in the Phantom's black cape and white mask for the part.
In between the fan-favorite Broadway tune "Over the Rainbow" in a nod to Judy Garland's 100th birthday anniversary and the Beer Barrel Polka, Jack Neuback serenaded Veres with the Frank Sinatra signature anthem "My Way."
Looking ahead
From somewhere in the audience, Khris Dodge was looking on at all of this with a bit of awe and a smidge of "what have I gotten myself into."
The former music teacher, who ironically replaced Veres as head of Tucson High Magnet School’s Jovert steel band program when Veres retired years ago, was named to replace Veres with the Tucson Pops beginning this fall. His debut concert will be Sept. 11.
"It's certainly a little imposing to follow a legend and such a big staple in our community," said Dodge, who also is executive director of the Tucson Jazz Festival and has his own entertainment production company. "That being said, László has been super gracious and kind in allowing me to be me in the process and offering advice. I approach it in the aspect of, obviously, I will respect the past and what has been laid before."
Although his career with the Pops is over, Veres isn't putting away his baton entirely. He will continue directing the volunteer Arizona Symphonic Winds "until I drop," he joked.
The Winds, which Veres formed in 1986, performs its spring and fall "Music in the Park" series at the László Veres Amphitheater at Udall Park.
Contact reporter Cathalena E. Burch at cburch@tucson.com. On Twitter @Starburch | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/longtime-tucson-pops-maestro-l-szl-veres-takes-his-final-bow/article_79208bd2-e5e3-11ec-90a9-8be2a4f90787.html | 2022-06-15T19:13:42 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/longtime-tucson-pops-maestro-l-szl-veres-takes-his-final-bow/article_79208bd2-e5e3-11ec-90a9-8be2a4f90787.html |
DES MOINES, Iowa — The national average price of gas is now over five dollars a gallon, according to AAA.
This increase in gas prices has led to more people turning to public transportation.
"Our rates have gone up between 12 and 15 percent," said Louis Montoya, the chief planning officer of DART.
While this increase may sound small, Montoya said it is not in the slightest.
"Last week we saw close to ten thousand people riding a day," Montoya said.
That was the most riders the company had seen since the spring of 2020.
Similarly, Brooke Ramsey, business development manager with Hirta, said they have seen between an eight and nine percent increase in riders.
As gas prices continue to increase, Montoya is hoping DART's ridership rates stay high as well.
"We really want to see more people riding the bus because we think it's a very convenient and cost-effective service that we provide for the community," Montoya said.
One way the company plans to maintain this surge in ridership is by continuing their dollar-ride promotion.
This promotional rate is slated to end later this month, but serves to show new and existing riders how simple, easy and cost-effective public transportation can be.
"We've had a great response from our customers," Montoya said. "Which is very promising and we hope has given a lot of people a relief from their pocketbook."
When asked by Local 5 if DART plans to extend the promotion if gas prices remain high, Montoya said it was something they would have to consider. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/public-transportation-increase-des-moines-dart-urbandale-hirta-rising-gas-prices/524-aa912e63-f13c-4ace-9f5c-b780e544cb8b | 2022-06-15T19:16:19 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/public-transportation-increase-des-moines-dart-urbandale-hirta-rising-gas-prices/524-aa912e63-f13c-4ace-9f5c-b780e544cb8b |
For several years one of Eugene’s oldest open murder cases, the 1969 strangulation of 22-year-old Janet Lynn Shanahan, has been a priority of the Eugene Police Cold Case Squad investigators.
In April 1969, Janet had been married to 23-year-old Christopher John Shanahan for about 10 months. Janet was attending spring term at the University of Oregon with the goal of becoming a teacher. On April 21, 1969 Janet attended an evening birthday party for her 15-year-old brother held at her family’s house, located on Rutledge Street in west Eugene. According to her husband, Janet did not return to their campus area apartment after the birthday party. The next day Janet was reported missing.
It wasn’t until April 23, 1969, that her body was found. That morning, Christopher had contacted Janet’s sister asking her to drive around with him in hopes of finding Janet’s 1951 Plymouth sedan. After approximately 10 minutes of looking, Christopher noticed the car parked partially in the ditch on Cross Street, near Roosevelt Boulevard and Maple Street. This area, in 1969, was an industrial area. When Christopher approached the car, he opened the trunk and found Janet’s body. She had been strangled to death.
From the initial investigation through follow-up investigations over the years, investigators have interviewed and re-interviewed many individuals. In reviewing the case, current cold case investigators believe Janet’s killer is someone known to her. The case, unfortunately, is still an unsolved case.
Recently, family and friends have approached investigators offering reward money. The family members and friends do not wish to be identified. They do believe, like the current investigators, because of the passage of 53 years, time is short and now may be the last realistic effort to identify the suspect and solve the case. Therefore, Janet’s family and friends are offering a $45,000 reward for the identification, arrest and conviction of Janet’s killer.
EPD cold case investigators believe that any and all tips are important. If you know something related to the case, please call the Eugene Police Cold Case Squad at 541-682-5588 or leave a message at coldcasesquad@eugene-or.gov. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/reward-offered-in-1969-murder-case/article_53e7e54c-ea9b-11ec-a64f-ff567eeacde0.html | 2022-06-15T19:16:19 | 0 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/reward-offered-in-1969-murder-case/article_53e7e54c-ea9b-11ec-a64f-ff567eeacde0.html |
Four children and one adult were taken to local hospitals and 11 others went on their own after they became sickened by a "chemical problem" at a neighborhood swimming pool in the Harper's Mill community in western Chesterfield County, fire officials said.
"Nobody was severely injured in this," Chesterfield Fire & EMS spokesman Lt. Kenny Mitchell said.
Chesterfield fire crews responded about 11:20 a.m. to the 8600 block of Pullman Road in Harper's Mill after receiving reports of children feeling nauseous, coughing and having respiratory issues at the neighborhood pool, Mitchell said.
Chesterfield fire's Hazmat team responded and paramedics transported an adult and four children to local hospitals as a precaution. None had life-threatening injuries, Mitchell said.
Eleven other children were taken by their parents or guardians to local hospitals to be checked out.
An additional 25-30 people at the pool were "decontaminated" by Hazmat personnel, which involved spraying them with fresh water "from head to toe," Mitchell said.
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A treatment area was set up to check pulse rates and blood pressure of people at the scene to determine if they needed to be transported to the hospital, Mitchell said.
"Our Hazmat team is still trying to figure out what actually caused the issue with the water [in the pool]," Mitchell said. "There was some kind of smell, the kids were having feelings of nausea. A pool chemical caused this. They're trying to figure out if it was a filtration issue, did they mix the wrong chemicals - we don't know."
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ATLANTA — Temperatures continue to rise, and the city of Atlanta plans to open a cooling center for residents looking for relief from the heat.
The city said the location would be open from June 15 to 17 from noon to 7 p.m. daily at the Old MLK Natatorium at 90 Boulevard NE.
Light snacks and water will be provided by the city to residents while at the center.
Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are active for many counties across the state, including many in metro Atlanta.
Those warnings will be in effect on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A Henry County Sheriff's Office deputy died on Tuesday after suffering a heat stroke during training, according to friends and former coworkers. He was 41 years old.
Kell,y Couch, a close friend and former coworker whose kids called Deputy Sean Free, "Uncle Sean," said the deputy's father also had a heart attack after hearing of his son's passing.
She said the training was not voluntary and that there's blacktop at the training facility, which makes it even hotter.
Robert Howell, another former Henry County sheriff's deputy and colleague of Free's for 13 years, told 11Alive's Dawn White that his fellow deputies were his "best friends."
"My heart just goes out to them," he said. "I know they're shattered and broken and lost right now... and I'm just praying for them, praying for Sean's family, praying for Sean's dad."
Howell described Free as someone who was "extremely honest, very dedicated."
"To put it simply, he was an honest friend and a faithful servant. He showed up to work every single day," Howell said. "The guy loved wearing the badge. And he put all of his energy in doing the job and doing the job well."
Howell added: "He loves the Lord. He would do anything for anyone. He'd take the shirt off his back and give it to you, and that's no lie. I've seen him do it, that's the guy he is. And anyone in the county, any of the city agencies, the county police department, the sheriff's office, they'll tell you the same thing: Sean Free would be there to help you no matter what."
The Henry County Sheriff's Office has not so far responded to 11Alive's requests for comment on the deputy's death.
Henry County was among the areas of metro Atlanta under a heat advisory on Tuesday, meaning the heat index - the temperature it feels like outside - was between 105 and 110 degrees. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-deputy-sean-free-dies-heat-stroke-training/85-09437f74-0742-467f-bbc1-99e4336bc5fb | 2022-06-15T19:29:40 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/henry-county-deputy-sean-free-dies-heat-stroke-training/85-09437f74-0742-467f-bbc1-99e4336bc5fb |
MIDLAND, Texas — The westbound outside lane of I-20 will be closed until further notice.
A vehicle hit a bridge on I-20 at Tank Farm Road, which left damage on the road. Crews are cleaning up the damage.
We will let you know when the road is cleared. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/bridge-hit-on-i-20-at-tank-farm-road-in-midland/513-01db19e7-c08f-4220-bc02-4c302f362fe9 | 2022-06-15T19:29:51 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/bridge-hit-on-i-20-at-tank-farm-road-in-midland/513-01db19e7-c08f-4220-bc02-4c302f362fe9 |
TEXAS, USA — With the recent addition of a well-known construction equipment company, there will now be 54 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Texas, according to the global media organization FORTUNE.
The Fortune 500 is the latest ranking of companies by their annual revenue. Walmart topped the 2022 list.
Many corporations have been moving to Texas of late, including three of Elon Musk's companies.
Caterpillar Inc., which makes a variety of equipment including excavators, dozers and loaders, announced it will be moving its headquarters from Deerfield, Ill., to Irving, where it already has offices.
And many major oil and energy companies, such as ExxonMobil, have long been headquartered in Texas.
The governor’s office announced in May that Texas leads all other states in the number of "headquartered" Fortune 500 companies. On average in 2021, about every six days another company from somewhere else relocated a headquarters to Texas.
According to FORTUNE, here are the Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Texas, in order of revenue:
- Exxon Mobil (The Woodlands, previously Irving)
- McKesson (Irving)
- AT&T (Dallas)
- Phillips 66 (Houston)
- Valero Energy (San Antonio)
- Dell Technologies (Round Rock)
- Energy Transfer (Dallas)
- Tesla (Austin)
- Sysco (Houston)
- Caterpillar (coming to Irving)
- ConocoPhillips (Houston)
- Plains GP Holdings (Houston)
- Enterprise Products Partners (Houston)
- Oracle (Austin)
- USAA (San Antonio)
- American Airlines (Fort Worth)
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Houston)
- D.R. Horton (Arlington)
- CBRE Group (Dallas)
- NRG Energy (Houston)
- Occidental Petroleum (Houston)
- Baker Hughes (Houston)
- Builders FirstSource (Dallas)
- Tenet Healthcare (Dallas)
- Kimberly-Clark (Irving)
- Charles Schwab (Westlake)
- EOG Resources (Houston)
- HF Sinclair (Dallas)
- Texas Instruments (Dallas)
- Waste Management (Houston)
- Targa Resources (Houston)
- Kinder Morgan (Houston)
- Cheniere Energy (Houston)
- Southwest Airlines (Dallas)
- Halliburton (Houston)
- Pioneer Natural Resources (Irving)
- Fluour (Irving)
- AECOM (Irving)
- Jacobs Engineering Group (Dallas)
- Group 1 Automotive (Houston)
- Quanta Services (Houston)
- Vistra (Irving)
- Westlake (Houston)
- Yum China Holdings (Plano)
- Celanese (Irving)
- Huntsman (The Woodlands)
- CenterPoint Energy (Houston)
- APA (Houston)
- KBR (Houston)
- Diamondback Energy (Midland)
- Academy Sports and Outdoors (Katy)
- Commercial Metals (Irving)
- Enlink Midstream (Dallas)
- Southwestern Energy (Spring)
Many corporate executives have said in the past that Texas is more affordable and business friendly. Critics have complained that the program amounts to expensive corporate welfare and that it burdens ordinary taxpayers. But supporters of Chapter 313 insist it has been very beneficial to Texas, bringing a lot of jobs to the Lone Star State. They argue that the reduced taxes a company pays are better than no taxes paid if the company doesn’t come here in the first place.
Bloomberg charted how many applications there have been for this big money incentive each year. In the first five months of this year, the state has gotten at least 132 applications. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/fortune-500-companies-in-texas-dfw-caterpillar-exxon-mobil-att-mckesson-tesla-oil-gas/287-ddce9682-46e8-4868-8eb5-9896f15f9ea4 | 2022-06-15T19:29:58 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/fortune-500-companies-in-texas-dfw-caterpillar-exxon-mobil-att-mckesson-tesla-oil-gas/287-ddce9682-46e8-4868-8eb5-9896f15f9ea4 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland will be celebrating Independence Day on July 2 with the Star-Spangled Salute.
This event will be held at the Centennial Park in Downtown Midland.
The 59th Annual Children's Sidewalk Parade will begin at 10 a.m.
That evening from 6 to 11 p.m. there will be various activities like a beer garden, a Fun Zone and a concert.
To finish off the night there will be a fireworks show at 10 p.m.
During the night there will be plenty of food vendors available and the Midland Chamber will also be holding a photo contest.
For more information on the event you can click or tap here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-independence-day-star-spangled-salute/513-2558e235-ecfd-4b5e-8c26-c3dd024edac0 | 2022-06-15T19:30:04 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-independence-day-star-spangled-salute/513-2558e235-ecfd-4b5e-8c26-c3dd024edac0 |
MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — The Midland County Commissioners Court has voted to lower the speed limit on a portion of CR 110 between CR 1140 & CR 1110.
The speed limit changed from 55 MPH to 45 MPH. This change is now in effect and was presented to the commissioners court after multiple requests.
The orange line in the picture above demonstrates the area where the change in the speed limit occurred. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/speed-limit-changed-on-cr-110-in-midland-county/513-7adea636-b9c0-41dd-b092-f6de9a5271cf | 2022-06-15T19:30:10 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/speed-limit-changed-on-cr-110-in-midland-county/513-7adea636-b9c0-41dd-b092-f6de9a5271cf |
AUSTIN, Texas — Eligible company- and government-owned vehicles can now use digital license plates, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday.
The department, under state law, is allowed to offer digital plates to commercial fleet as well as government vehicles. Digital plate manufacturer Reviver will serve as the provider for the tech-based plates.
According to Reviver's website, a battery-powered digital plate, called RPlate, allows for personalization and in-app vehicle registration renewal. A hard-wired RPlate offers additional features such as a vehicle locator and tracking for trips and mileage. Both types of RPlates are tamper-proof and resistant to water, heat and freezing temperatures.
The website also states that companies with commercial fleets can manage their digital plates through a software called RFleet.
“Texans rely on commercial vehicles for the safe and efficient movement of goods and services that are crucial to supporting the state’s economy,” TxDMV Executive Director Daniel Avitia said in a press release. “Offering digital license plates to commercial fleets is part of our ongoing commitment to streamline and modernize motor vehicle services.”
Battery-powered RPlates currently sell for $19.95 a month for 48 months or $215.40 for four years on Reviver's website. Hard-wired RPlates sell for $24.95 a month for 48 months or $275.40 for four years.
Texans interested in purchasing a digital plate must have their vehicle registered in the state and pay an annual administrative fee of $95.
"The metal license plate is a 19th-century feature of 21st-century life," Reviver co-founder Neville Boston said on the company's website. "The ability of our platform to deliver greater utility, convenience and innovation to everyone across the ecosystem of vehicle ownership is unprecedented. Over time, the data and patterns generated through our unique platform has the opportunity to help evolve our transportation infrastructure and be an important tool to make travel safer, smarter, and more efficient.”
Digital plates from Reviver are already available in Arizona, Michigan and California.
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MONTGOMERY, Texas — One Montgomery teen is really making the most of his summer.
At 16 years old, Jacob Irving opened his very own gourmet hotdog truck.
“I would like to say that I own and run it," Jacob said.
But Pop Pop’s Dandy Dog is also a family legacy. Pop Pop is Jacob's grandfather.
“He had a restaurant called Dandy Dog in 1985," Jacob said. “He has been an inspiration to me since I was little.”
That inspiration led Jacob to open a food truck in honor of him.
“Basically I have taken over the mantle as the dandiest dog in town," Jacob said.
It’s been two years in the making. At just 14, Jacob drew up a business plan.
“I was working multiple jobs at a time with school," Jacob said.
By 16, he saved up enough to open, and his dad made an investment.
“So the deal was I got him the trailer, and then he did everything else. So any of his other startup costs, anything else he needed, he had to come up with," Kevin Irving said.
Jacob's menu includes a few of his grandpa’s recipes and some of his own.
“We do fries, funnel cakes, loaded fries," Jacob said.
Pop Pop even made it out to the big grand opening. Jacob knows he’s proud.
“He said it was excellent. I think he feels honored," Jacob said.
And dad is too.
“It’s going to be neat to see how this is going to go. I’m excited, the future is very bright for him," Irving said. “We’re at one of the great memory makers right now for sure.”
Jacob says he still has to figure out how this will all work when school starts in the fall. He’s hoping to hire his own employees. He says the ultimate goal is to franchise the food truck.
Pop Pop’s Dandy Dog is open in Montgomery every day except for Sunday. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/jacob-irving-opens-gourmet-hotdog-food-truck/285-a036181a-5707-4209-931c-5d8fa0aca8af | 2022-06-15T19:30:22 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/jacob-irving-opens-gourmet-hotdog-food-truck/285-a036181a-5707-4209-931c-5d8fa0aca8af |
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Rangers have been asked to launch an independent investigation into how a convicted killer escaped from TDCJ custody and remained on the run for three weeks.
Gonzalo Lopez was shot and killed near San Antonio on June 2 after he murdered five members of a Houston-area family at their Centerville ranch.
Mark Collins and his grandsons, ages 18, 16, 11 and 11, were shot and stabbed by Lopez not far from where he escaped last month.
On Tuesday, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick said mistakes were made and he asked the Rangers to get involved to ensure they don't happen again.
Patrick said there are several questions he wants to be answered.
• How did the prisoner, who was handcuffed and locked in a secure cage inside the prison bus, remove his handcuffs, escape the cage and attack the driver?
• How did the second guard in the back of the bus not see what was happening?
• Was the prisoner fully searched as protocol required before getting on the bus?
• How was the escapee able to elude hundreds of law enforcement, bloodhounds and air patrols for several weeks?
• Was the community put on high alert after a cabin near the Collins family cabin was broken into a few days prior to their murder?
"We must answer these questions. We have a duty to all Texans to ensure this never happens to any family again," Patrick said.
Lopez and other inmates were being bussed from a prison unit in Gatesville to Huntsville for medical appointments when he overpowered the driver and hijacked the bus.
TDCJ temporarily halted most transports of violent inmates in response to the Lopez case but resumed them last week with added security measures.
"This is a crime that was preventable on several levels and should never have happened," Patrick said. "My request for investigation is not about affixing blame, but rather to ensure TDCJ procedures and protocols are adequate and always followed. There must be accountability."
Patrick said he attended funerals for the victims on Saturday.
"The Collins family is a strong Christian family. Their bold and remarkable testimony about their faith, despite this unimaginable devastation to their family, was amazing and inspiring to the 4,000 people who attended the funeral," Patrick said. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-rangers-tdcj-investigation-escapee/285-bfba8509-8c5b-4442-a696-7b0069b65a1d | 2022-06-15T19:30:28 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-rangers-tdcj-investigation-escapee/285-bfba8509-8c5b-4442-a696-7b0069b65a1d |
KUNA, Idaho — After a more than 70 year hiatus, the City of Kuna Rodeo will be returning for the first time since the late 1940s, thanks to help from a local couple.
Kuna residents, Lini and Cody Chytka, volunteered their 25 acre lot to host the upcoming rodeo.
Before the Chytka's acquired the land, it was just a metal shop; in the last year, the Chytkas have created everything from a full bar to a stage that hosts local musicians and community concerts.
"It actually kind of started with this table really, a friend of ours donated it from his shop and we started hanging out in here, and we were hanging out in here one night when Cody had the idea to start having concerts," Lini Chytka said, "he just came home and said you're not going to believe this, Kuna wants to host a rodeo and they want to host it here."
The Kuna City Council ended up approving $50,000 in seed money and finalized the deal with the Chytka family through a handshake.
The rodeo is scheduled for September 2nd and 3rd at the family's arena. Nearly 3,000 attendees are expected to show up to the rodeo, along with dozens of competitors.
"My parents just said, 'oh yeah the city wanted us to do a rodeo at our house, so we are going to start building that,' and I was like, 'what?'," said Payton Siebke, the Chytkas' daughter.
More than 50 local vendors will be in attendance, including food vendors and a petting zoo. There will also be live music and fireworks.
"I want it to be a good positive event for everybody, I'm nervous about getting too busy," Lini said. "I'm nervous about not being busy enough."
After decades of not having a rodeo, efforts to make this year's rodeo a success are underway. Tickets are on sale now for $20.
"You know we have to have everything set up so we can make it successful," Cody said. "Hopefully everybody bears with us. We are not going to be perfect but we are going to try."
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NAMPA, Idaho — Pride month is a time dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all over the country, including here in the Gem State.
CLUTCH’S secretary, Mindy Oldenkamp said, “It's a time to be excited and be proud of who we are and feel safe as a community as a whole."
Pride month gives an opportunity to provide safe spaces for adults and children who have struggled for decades to overcome barriers. Now a nonprofit in Nampa is helping provide a space for teens.
CLUTCH’s Communications commissioner, Louise Oldenkamp says, “Clutch is a youth organization in Nampa, Idaho. It's a LGBTQ-plus program in Nampa and we just wanted to start something here in Nampa for the youth so that they have a safe space to come be themselves, really."
CLUTCH serves people ages 14-20, and they hope each person who walks through their door knows they are welcome.
Louise says it’s important to have a safe space for those in the LGBTQ+ community in all of Idaho cities, especially in Nampa.
"In Nampa, really there are a lot of churches and it's really hard for kids outside of that to feel comfortable,” Louise said.
Having a safe place is top of mind for CLUTCH, but the nonprofit organization also provides food, fun, activities, and general supplies.
"One of the best things about clutch is its simplicity. We really have a space where kids come and be themselves and whatever that needs to look like. So, they know that there is no judgment and no expectations it's just them,” said Mindy.
"Right now, it's coming out of our pockets which we love these kids and we want to love on them, but it takes a community to do that,” Louise said.
CLUTCH started in March but has already impacted so many children in Nampa.
“That's by far the best rewarding element. We've had many of them tell us, they wish they can come more than once week,” Mindy said.
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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – One person is dead after a reported suicide at the George Jaynes Justice Center in Jonesborough, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said the suicide occurred Wednesday in the parking lot of the justice center.
The justice center was briefly placed on a lockdown, which was no longer in place as of 2:30 p.m.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has taken over the investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
News Channel 11 has reached out to the TBI for more information. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/1-dead-after-reported-suicide-at-jonesborough-justice-center/ | 2022-06-15T19:35:20 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/1-dead-after-reported-suicide-at-jonesborough-justice-center/ |
JOHNSON CITY, TENN. (WJHL)- Social media rumors and YouTube sleuths have clouded the Summer Wells case. But, there is one who has taken the case by storm.
“This is a powerful tool if utilized correctly and embraced by law enforcement as a whole, because this is the 21st century now,” said Chris McDonough, the host of The Interview Room. “If somebody knows what they’re doing and they’re not just arbitrarily doing it, i.e. throwing things out there to confuse.”
His YouTube channel has thousands of views on his videos and lives talking about the disappearance of the Hawkins County girl.
“If the family stops cooperating, that’s a red flag. That’s not a good thing. You need the family to cooperate in the investigation to help you,” he said. “They understand that child more than anybody else on this earth. That mother understands what that baby does, how she thinks, how she plays, how she smells. That mother knows how that child is. When that mother stops cooperating, that’s a red flag.”
McDonough’s been on the ground in Beech Creek, talking with Summer’s mother and even going inside the Wells home.
“I talked to the folks at the church. I went around to all the points of contact that were related as well as what she told me behind the scenes. I went to all the various locations,” he said. “I was also trying to contact Don and speak with him, but for four or five days he avoided me for some reason.”
The Interview Room has the only interview with a 15-year-old Candus says spent the entire day with her, Summer, and the grandmother on June 15.
“I asked [the teenager] to make sure all of this information had been provided to the FBI, and he said yes. In fact, they interviewed him three separate times,” McDonough explained. “Some of that was edited because I felt that some of the information that he was providing at the time should not be out into the public arena.”
McDonough was in law enforcement in Oceanside, California for more than 25 years. Over half of that time was spent in homicide work.
“In this particular case, she disappears… vanishes initially out of the basement of her home. Well, that is a very low-risk event, being in the basement of your home. So, that means you then have to shift to the suspectology,” he explained. “In that suspectology you then have to think through that idea how much ‘risk’ would a stranger take to go up the hill on 110 Ben Hill Road, go into a basement, abduct a five-year-old child for gratification, ie. SA and then evaporate leaving no trail behind them?”
Along with hosting The Interview Room, he’s the Law Enforcement Relationship Director for the Cold Case Foundation.
“Law enforcement is focusing on that area for a reason. They’re not chasing leads out of state that I’m aware of. Everybody seems to keep coming back to that property area,” he said. “I don’t feel that this is going be a stranger abduction in any way, in my opinion. I could be wrong, but quite frankly, all the evidence isn’t pointing that way. It’s somebody that is familiar with the property and staying within that area. Now what that means, I don’t know. I’m not going to start chasing sightings in four or five different states knowing that I should stay here within the first 24 hours, and I think that is what law enforcement has done correctly.”
Although a year has passed since Summer disappeared, McDonough says her name and image need to stay fresh.
“It is citizens who solve crimes. Law enforcement just assembles the puzzle parts, but it’s the media, it’s the citizenry, it’s those tips, those solid tips that lead law enforcement to the correct path that they need to be on,” McDonough said. “She’s out there or at least the truth is out there, and we have to be patient. Sometimes it takes a long time for these types of problems to resolve themselves, and whatever that truth is, we have to embrace it.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/summer-wells-tn/youtube-host-on-summer-wells-this-is-a-powerful-tool-if-utilized-correctly/ | 2022-06-15T19:35:21 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/summer-wells-tn/youtube-host-on-summer-wells-this-is-a-powerful-tool-if-utilized-correctly/ |
LITITZ, Pa. — A 26-year-old suspected scammer from Berks County is in need of bail money himself after police say he was caught in the act of trying to bilk an elderly Lancaster County resident out of $15,000 using a common bail scam fraud.
Engherbert Perez Jimenez, of Reading, was arrested Tuesday and charged with one felony count of theft by deception and one felony count of attempted theft by deception, according to Northern Lancaster County Regional Police.
Police say the family members of Perez Jimenez's alleged 82-year-old target contacted police to report a fraud attempt in progress, and he was taken into custody at the place where he arranged to meet the victim to receive an additional $7,000 in cash after an earlier, successful attempt to trick the victim into giving him $8,000 using a bail scam.
According to police, Perez Jimenez contacted the victim over the phone and claimed the victim's grandson had been involved in a vehicle crash that put another person into Intensive Care.
Claiming to be a lawyer, Perez Jimenez instructed the victim to withdraw $8,000 in cash to bail their grandson out of prison, then arranged to meet with the victim in Warwick Township to take the money.
The victim complied, withdrawing $8,000 and meeting with Perez Jimenez to give it to him, police say.
But when Perez Jimenez contacted the victim a second time on Tuesday and claimed to need an additional $7,000 to facilitate the release of the victim's grandson, the victim became suspicious, police say.
The victim contacted her grandson, who confirmed that he was not in any kind of legal trouble, according to police.
The victim's grandson then contacted authorities to report the fraud attempt. Officers and detectives with the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department coordinated a response and arranged surveillance of the area where the victim was supposed to meet Perez Jimenez a second time.
When Perez Jimenez arrived, police intercepted his vehicle and took him into custody, according to the NLCRPD.
Investigators were able to recover the $8,000 the victim had given him earlier, according to police.
Perez Jimenez was transported to the Lancaster County Prison for preliminary arraignment and posting of bail.
The other occupants of the vehicle, a 26-year-old Reading woman and an infant, were released pending further investigation of the incident, according to police. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/engherbert-jimenez-arrest-bail-scam-lititz/521-8e187fa8-0b92-4b89-8f84-dbce79640387 | 2022-06-15T19:35:23 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/engherbert-jimenez-arrest-bail-scam-lititz/521-8e187fa8-0b92-4b89-8f84-dbce79640387 |
LEBANON, Pa. — Rutter’s announced the recent opening of its 18th Video Gaming Terminal room at its location in Lebanon.
The store is located at 1621 Cumberland Street, the company said.
In conjunction with Marquee by Penn, Rutter’s opened the first VGT room within a Qualified Establishment in Pennsylvania, in August 2019.
The Pennsylvania-based chain continues to grow their VGT business, which is the largest in the state, and said it plans to continue adding even more VGT locations this year.
“At Rutter’s, we constantly evolve our offering to give customers what they want,” stated Sarah Dotzel, Rutter’s Director of Gaming and Assistant General Counsel. “Gaming has been a popular addition for many of our loyal customers since we opened our first room in 2019.
"Over the next several years, we plan on expanding our footprint and gaming presence to many more locations throughout Pennsylvania.”
Rutter’s VGT rooms are open 24 hours a day to those 21 years of age and older. There are five separate gaming machines, each offering a variety of games, that are available for customers to play while enjoying Rutter’s award-winning food and drinks.
If you feel that you may have a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER for help.
For more information about the company, visit www.rutters.com. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/rutters-gaming-terminal-room-lebanon-location/521-5593504c-733a-4514-ba89-759e8c640900 | 2022-06-15T19:35:29 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lebanon-county/rutters-gaming-terminal-room-lebanon-location/521-5593504c-733a-4514-ba89-759e8c640900 |
Video shows pro wrestler Jeff Hardy 'driving all over the road' in Volusia DUI stop
Professional wrestler Jeff Hardy swerved back and forth in his lane entering Interstate 95 from Interstate 4 on Monday morning before being pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol officers — and later arrested on three charges, including drunken driving.
Multiple officers drew their weapons as Hardy "reached into a black backpack," according to the FHP's arrest report. FHP released the 24-minute body cam footage to the media Wednesday morning.
It's the third DUI offense for Hardy in the last 10 years. He was pulled over twice in his home state of North Carolina — once near Charlotte in 2018, and again in Moore County in 2019.
The DUI offense is a third-degree felony. Hardy's other two charges — driving on a suspended license and violating a restriction that required him to have a DUI interlock device in his vehicle — are misdemeanors.
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He was detained at the Volusia County Jail until 7:45 p.m. Monday before being released on $3,500 bond, according to jail records.
People called for help after seeing car drive erratically
"Three or four" 9-1-1 calls were made to the FHP as Hardy, 44, drove erratically near Mile Marker 109 on I-4. Patrol officers caught up to the rented white Dodge Charger he was driving just before merging onto I-95.
Asked why he was stopped, Hardy replied he did not know.
"You were driving all over the road," the officer replied. "What's up with that?"
Hardy made several attempts to walk toward the backpack, sat to the right rear passenger side of his vehicle, when asked to provide his driver's license.
He claimed he was coming from North Carolina, and also said he was heading to North Carolina, according to FHP. Hardy pointed to his head and told the responding officers he was set to undergo a brain scan after recently suffering an injury in a tag-team match for All Elite Wrestling.
When asked if he had been drinking, Hardy admitted to "two or three" double-shots of Fireball cinnamon whiskey. Per the report, Hardy willingly submitted to two breathalyzer readings at the DeLand FHP office — 0.294 and 0.291, more than 3½ times the legal limit of 0.08 set by Florida law.
Hardy was taken to a nearby parking lot to perform a field sobriety test.
Admired for his acrobatic aerial maneuvers in the squared circle, Hardy could not complete any of the sobriety test exercises without risk of falling. When asked to raise one leg and stand on the other foot, Hardy claimed he had a "bad knee" but declined the opportunity to switch his stance.
Officers arrested Hardy at 9:54 a.m. Monday.
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Tony Khan — owner, CEO and general manager of All Elite Wrestling — released a statement Tuesday that Hardy would be suspended without pay. Hardy was scheduled to appear in Wednesday night's episode of AEW Dynamite in St. Louis, as well as a AAA's Triplemania stadium show Saturday in Tijuana, Mexico, according to ESPN's Marc Raimondi.
"AEW does not condone Jeff's alleged behavior," Khan said. "We've made it clear to Jeff that we'll assist him in getting treatment for substance abuse issues, which he has indicated that he's open to receiving. In the interim, he is suspended without pay, and he can only return to AEW upon successfully completing treatment and maintaining his sobriety."
Matt Hardy, Jeff's brother and tag partner, described the news as "disheartening" in a social media post.
"Recovery isn’t a linear process & I’ll continue doing whatever I can to help my brother be healthy," Matt said. "Being healthy & well is the most important thing for Jeff, his wife, his children & our family at this time."
A professional wrestling fan-favorite for more than two decades, Hardy is a former World Wrestling Entertainment world champion. He was released from WWE last December after being sent home from a live event in Edinburgh, Texas.
Forbes reported that WWE offered Hardy assistance, including rehab, which he declined. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/jeff-hardy-video-wwe-aew-wrestler-shown-swerving-florida-stop-stop/7615317001/ | 2022-06-15T19:38:40 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/jeff-hardy-video-wwe-aew-wrestler-shown-swerving-florida-stop-stop/7615317001/ |
The Rio Grande Valley district in Southern Texas will be represented by Republican Mayra Flores following her victory in a special primary election.
Flores will be finishing the term of former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela who resigned at the end of March.
Flores, a GOP organizer and the daughter of migrant workers, will only hold the seat for a few months until the district is redrawn and the next primary election is held in November.
While it is expected that the new district will favor Democrats, Flores' victory in the largely Hispanic Rio Grande Valley is a threatening sign for Democrats.
The special primary loss shows Democrats are losing ground in an area they once controlled. Flores' success also highlights how Republicans are making inroads with Hispanic voters.
Flores' win has implications for Democrats nationally. The loss denies House Speaker Nancy Pelosi the opportunity to increase her two-vote margin in passing legislation.
NBC News reported Flores will hold the seat until January under the district's old lines.
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In November, there will be a general election to decide who represents the new 34th District, which favors Democrats much more than the current district, NBC News reported. The nominees for that race have already been decided in the normal primary process: Flores will face off against Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez under the new lines. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/republican-mayra-flores-flips-longtime-texas-house-seat/2992977/ | 2022-06-15T19:40:14 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/republican-mayra-flores-flips-longtime-texas-house-seat/2992977/ |
LEESBURG -- In an interview with The Albany Herald last week, Lee County Commission Chairman Billy Mathis mentioned that some funding the county will receive from the federal government "will be used to get things going on building a hospital ... that's not dead."
Mathis' reference was to the long-delayed Lee Medical Center, which was granted a certificate of need in 2017 by the Georgia Department of Community Health and has since been subject to a struggle to get off the ground, a struggle that, Lee officials note, was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Mathis mentioned at the Lee Commission's meeting Tuesday night that the project was indeed moving forward and indicated that legal action taken by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany also had hindered the project moving forward, Phoebe officials responded Wednesday.
"The fact that developers have been unable to secure financing or begin construction on the promised Lee County hospital has absolutely nothing to do with Phoebe," hospital officials said in a statement Wednesday. "Phoebe did not file any legal challenge to the county’s right to build a hospital. It has, though, objected to the failure of the developers to comply with state laws and regulations in connection with the project.
"The initial certificate of need (CON) granted by the Georgia Department of Community Health on Nov. 15, 2017 mandated that construction of the hospital be completed by Aug. 6, 2020. Lee County Medical Center, and its out-of-state developer and CEO Eddie Alexander, have now requested a fifth extension to the CON, inaccurately stating that substantial work on the hospital has been completed, when – in fact – no construction has taken place.
"The latest request includes major changes to the project approved in the initial CON, including reducing the number of beds, transferring ownership to a new corporation and altering the proposed – but heretofore unsecured – financing for the project. In addition, the request seeks an extension of time for completion of the hospital to July 2024. Phoebe simply filed an objection with DCH, stating such wholesale changes should be impermissible under CON law and the department’s own rules.
"It seems the only time Lee County officials speak publicly about the hospital is when they want to shift blame for the project’s failures onto Phoebe. All other discussions happen under a cloak of secrecy, with no public debate or votes by the county commission.
"Any implications that Phoebe is forcing delays that could cost Lee County taxpayers money are outrageous and run counter to Lee County leaders’ previous pledges that local tax money would not be used to fund construction of the hospital. Mr. Alexander should take responsibility for the many delays to this project, and – if he plans to pass costs on to the taxpayers of Lee County – he owes them an explanation."
Mathis said he had not read Phoebe's statement, but he reiterated Wednesday his claim that Phoebe has prolonged Lee County's efforts to get the hospital project off the ground.
"I think I said once before when you and I talked: 'Different CEO, same old Phoebe,'" Mathis said in reference to Phoebe Health System President/CEO Scott Steiner, who replaced Joel Wernick at the helm of the health system. "I'm just laying out the facts: Every time Phoebe files an objection, it slows the process. And they know that. They talk about delays, but they cause the delays. They're a public hospital using public funds to stifle the process for a project that would help the public.
"They've filed a lawsuit, filed legal objections -- then there was the pandemic -- and now they're filing another objection. They're just slowing the process." | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/phoebe-officials-were-not-holding-up-lee-county-hospital/article_2b596fb4-ecdb-11ec-9d87-977750edcb23.html | 2022-06-15T19:43:02 | 0 | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/phoebe-officials-were-not-holding-up-lee-county-hospital/article_2b596fb4-ecdb-11ec-9d87-977750edcb23.html |
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As temperatures start to creep up in south Georgia this summer, Southwell is urging community members to know the warning signs of heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
TIFTON – As temperatures start to creep up in south Georgia this summer, Southwell is urging community members to know the warning signs of heat-related illness like heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heat-related illness is a condition that results from exposure to extreme heat, preventing the body from being able to properly cool itself. This results in a rapid rise in body temperature. The CDC estimates that 600 people in the United States die from heat-related illness each year.
“Here in south Georgia, we all know we have extreme heat in the summer,” Kelly Garvin, family medicine physician at Southwell Medical Clinic in Tifton, said. “This heat can be deadly, especially for vulnerable populations like children, elderly and obese individuals. People like athletes and outdoor workers are also at an increased risk.”
Garvin said there are important steps that everyone can take to better protect themselves and their families from heat-related illness, including:
· Stay in a cool, air-conditioned building if at all possible.
· Wear light, loose-fitting clothing.
· Never leave children, other individuals, or pets in a car, even with the windows open.
· Stay hydrated. During heat waves, the CDC recommends drinking even more water than usual.
· Check on family members, friends and neighbors, especially those who are more vulnerable to heat illness, during a heat wave.
· Know the signs of heat stroke and call 911 if you see someone experiencing this.
-- High body temperature (103° Fahrenheit or higher)
-- Red, hot, dry or damp skin
-- A fast, strong pulse
-- Headache
-- Dizziness
-- Nausea
-- Confusion
-- Unconsciousness
“Heat-related illness can be incredibly dangerous, but there are ways to protect yourself,” Garvin said. “We urge all community members to read the tips above, learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, and stay safe this summer.”
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Good news for food truck owners and foodies in the Camden area: Camden City Council is adopting a food truck ordinance, bringing new business to areas like the Camden Waterfront.
The new law kicks off a pilot program where seven food truck licenses will be given out for use in certain locations around the city, the mayor's office said.
The properly licensed food trucks will be able to operate and serve people in the Camden Business District and the specified areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic, the city said.
These locations will be permanent:
- Federal Street at 5th Street
- Second Street at Cooper Street
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard at Broadway
- Park Boulevard between Kaighn Avenue and Baird Boulevard
- Federal Street between 30th and 33rd Streets
- Morgan Boulevard at 9th Street
- Waterfront area
Other areas as deemed appropriate by the director will be permitted as well, the mayor's office said.
Food truck and bicycle vendors have until June 23 to apply for the food truck license. Only seven will be provided during the pilot program.
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Read details on the city council's selection process for the license and find the application for both peddler and mobile vendors here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/get-ready-to-grub-food-trucks-are-coming-to-camden-waterfront-6-other-spots/3271693/ | 2022-06-15T19:49:15 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/get-ready-to-grub-food-trucks-are-coming-to-camden-waterfront-6-other-spots/3271693/ |
A pistol made by Sig Sauer and sold to law enforcement and civilians alike is prone to going off without the trigger being pulled, a defect that has led to dozens of injuries over the past several years, a U.S. Army veteran alleges in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
The veteran said his holstered Sig Sauer pistol discharged while he was going down the stairs, causing a serious leg injury. It was the latest in a string of litigation targeting the New Hampshire-based gun manufacturer over its P320 model.
The lawsuit, which was filed in Philadelphia and calls for unspecified monetary damages, recounted dozens of other alleged unintended discharge incidents involving that model, of which lawyers estimate there are about a half-million in circulation in the U.S.
The P320 “is the most dangerous pistol for its users sold in the United States market,” the plaintiff's lawyers alleged in court documents.
A voice message was left for Sig Sauer seeking comment. The gun-maker has previously denied its pistol is defective.
George Abrahams, a 53-year-old Army veteran and painting contractor in Philadelphia, said he holstered his P320, put it in the pocket of his athletic pants and zipped it up before going downstairs. “All I did was come down the stairway and there was a loud explosion, and then the excruciating pain and bleeding,” he recalled in an interview Tuesday.
The bullet tore through his right thigh, exiting above the knee. Abrahams said fatigue, spasms and numbness are among the lingering effects, two years after the shooting. “You have to relive this trauma every day,” he said.
Abrahams' lawyers said that the Army forced changes in the military version of the P320, but that the nonmilitary version owned by Abrahams remained defective, even after the gun-maker launched a “voluntary upgrade” program in 2017.
“The voluntary update did not stop this problem from continuing to happen,” said Robert W. Zimmerman, Abrahams’ lawyer, citing the lack of a standard manual safety as a major issue.
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Zimmerman’s firm, Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, represents plaintiffs in six other pending cases against Sig Sauer over the pistol, including in Pennsylvania, New York, Florida and Oklahoma.
“Every single client we’ve spoken with has said they want to make sure this doesn’t happen to somebody else,” Zimmerman said. “The last thing any of us needs is a gun that can fire without the owner’s finger pulling the trigger.”
In 2019, the unintentional discharge of a Philadelphia transit officer’s holstered P320 prompted SEPTA, the city's transit agency, to remove all of its P320 handguns from service and replace them with Glocks.
Sig Sauer has settled at least one federal class action lawsuit involving the P320, involving pistols made before 2017, offering refunds or replacement guns to purchasers. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gunmaker-sued-in-philly-court-over-pistol-critics-say-goes-off-by-itself/3270739/ | 2022-06-15T19:49:21 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gunmaker-sued-in-philly-court-over-pistol-critics-say-goes-off-by-itself/3270739/ |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The City of Charleston has several events planned throughout the weekend that will cause closures on multiple streets throughout the city.
To help drivers and event-goers plan ahead for their commutes, city officials have released the following list of events with closures happening from Wednesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 19.
- Magic Island Movie Night on Wednesday, June 15:
- Kanawha Boulevard will be closed between Ohio Avenue to Pennsylvania North from 4 p.m. to the end of the event.
- Rolls on the River on Thursday June 16:
- Kanawha Boulevard will close between Court Street and Capitol Street from 10 a.m. to midnight. The city says the Boulevard will not reopen after the event.
- Live on the Levee on Friday, June 17:
- Kanawha Boulevard will be closed from Court Street to Hale Street all day and will not reopen at the end of the event.
- Outdoor Dining on Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19:
- Capitol Street from Kanawha Boulevard to Lee Street will be closed from 3 p.m. on Friday, June 17 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 19.
- Hale Street will be closed from Quarrier Street to Lee Street from 3 p.m. on Friday, June 17 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 18.
- CAMC Run for Your Life on Saturday, June 18:
- Kanawha Boulevard will be closed from Clendenin Street to Hale Street from 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Boulevard will not reopen at the conclusion of the event, but following the race, the closure will change to Kanawha Boulevard from Court Street to Hale Street.
- Ice Cream and the Arts on Saturday, June 18:
- Tennessee Avenue from Lee Street West to Washington Street West will be closed from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Over the Edge on Saturday June 18:
- Summers Street will be closed from Lee Street to Washington Street from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- FestivALL Mayor’s Concert on Saturday, June 18:
- Summers Street will be closed from Quarrier Street to Lee Street from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. City officials say vehicles will enter and exit the City Parking Garage via Quarrier Street.
- Outdoor Recreation Sunday, June 19:
- Kanawha Boulevard will be closed between Court Street and Greenbrier Street from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. One westbound lane of the Boulevard will remain open between Hale Street and Morris Street to be accessible to local vehicular traffic.
- Juneteenth Celebration, Sunday June 19:
- Couch Street will be closed from Virginia Street to Randolph Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/event-filled-weekend-in-charleston-will-cause-some-road-closures/ | 2022-06-15T19:52:18 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/event-filled-weekend-in-charleston-will-cause-some-road-closures/ |
TEAYS VALLEY, WV (WOWK) – The Teays Valley Fire Department responded to a unique call for help this morning.
Firefighters, with some help of Mountaineer Lawn and Gardens, rescued six ducklings from a storm drain. They got the call around 9:30 a.m. this morning, Wednesday, June 15. The department says residents of Woods and Irons also helped corral three more ducklings nearby.
The fire department says none of the ducklings were hurt and they believe they got into another storm drain and floated to the one where they were rescued. Firefighters say they used a recording of a duck call to help lure the ducklings to safety.
According to the fire department, residents in the area have seen the mother duck and the ducklings in the area before and that a neighbor put the ducklings in a plastic tub for safety to see if the mother returns for them today. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/firefighters-rescue-ducklings-from-teays-valley-storm-drain/ | 2022-06-15T19:52:24 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/firefighters-rescue-ducklings-from-teays-valley-storm-drain/ |
SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The temperature keeps rising and unfortunately, the power remains out for thousands across the Tri-State area.
This is not only an inconvenience for many, but it also can be downright dangerous in this heat.
In the Montrose Drive area of South Charleston, more than 300 homes woke up to no power this morning. However, around 10:30 a.m. crews started working on the issue.
Residents in this area said they originally lost power yesterday. It was temporarily restored around 9 p.m. Tuesday, and then it was off again Wednesday morning.
Residents also said they believe more downed trees are the root cause of the power issues in this area, but they are hoping things get resolved quickly as the heat is ramping up.
“Well, it’s not good for any of us of course,” said Steve Klonch, who lives on Montrose Drive. “Especially my two little dogs. But we’re below ground and below grade here in most of the house, so we just stay down here and weather the storm.”
Around 26,000 customers are still without power, according to AEP’s outage map as of noon on Wednesday. Hard-hit areas include Milton and Ona, as well as the Hamlin area in Lincoln County and parts of Kanawha County.
Although crews were working hard in the area Wednesday afternoon, some residents said they have gotten word that power will not t be restored until 10 p.m. Thursday night.
This is a situation 13 News will continue to monitor. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/hundreds-still-without-power-in-south-charleston-during-heat-wave/ | 2022-06-15T19:52:30 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/hundreds-still-without-power-in-south-charleston-during-heat-wave/ |
ST. ALBANS, WV (WOWK)—A man is in custody for malicious wounding after a fight involving a chainsaw in St. Albans.
A criminal complaint says that a Kanawha Sheriff’s deputy responded to the 1000 block of Ferrell Rd. on Tuesday. The complaint says that a victim told the deputy that Gerald Arbaugh had come to the residence and slashed the victim’s truck tire with a chainsaw.
An altercation ensued, and Gerald allegedly got ahold of a rake and hit the victim. The complaint says that Gerald later drove a sedan up the victim’s driveway and into a small, non-functional hot tub and then into the victim.
The victim sustained a large puncture wound under his arm.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as new information becomes available. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-altercation-involving-chainsaw-in-st-albans/ | 2022-06-15T19:52:36 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-altercation-involving-chainsaw-in-st-albans/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A new report from doxo, a bill-paying app, ranked states according to household bills using their anonymized bill pay data, which they say covers 97% of US ZIP codes.
The company found that the most expensive bill for US households is mortgage at a $1,368 average monthly bill, followed by rent at $1,129 a month.
West Virginia seems to be unique in having a low number of people who have a mortgage or rent, according to the doxo report. Only 34% of households in the study have a mortgage and only 27% of households rent. Both cost nearly half of the national average with an $817 average monthly mortgage and a $695 average monthly rent.
Top 10 Least Expensive States for Household Bills
Doxo also included a breakdown of the top 25 most expensive cities in West Virginia, which excluded housing. The most expensive city, Charles Town, was about a thousand dollars more expensive than the 25th city, Oak Hill.
Top 25 Most Expensive West Virginia Cities
Hawaii is the most expensive state for household bills with a $2,911 average bill. That’s $908 more than the national average. Hawaiians with a mortgage pay a $2,137 monthly bill, but that only makes up 38% of households. Renters, who make up 41%, spend $1,712 a month, which is $583 more than the national average, according to doxo.
Top 10 Most Expensive States for Household Bills
Even though the bills are low in West Virginia, residents are still paying an average ratio compared to their income. The national average monthly cost of bills per US household is $2,003.
More information on the company doxo and the report can be found on their website. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/wv-is-the-cheapest-state-for-household-bills-study/ | 2022-06-15T19:52:42 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/wv-is-the-cheapest-state-for-household-bills-study/ |
HARRIS, Minnesota — A crew from the Animal Humane Society (AHS) helped rescue 47 cats from what they called "sweltering heat" inside a vehicle at a rest stop in Harris, Minnesota Tuesday.
The Chisago County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota State Patrol deputies asked for help from AHS after finding a SUV full of cats at the rest area, with temperatures hovering in the mid-90s.
The owner of the 47 cats gave the animals to AHS employees. That person had been living with cats in the vehicle "for some time," according a news release from AHS.
Before Tuesday's incident, the owner had already surrendered 14 additional cats that had been living in the car to a local rescue organization.
Paramedics checked the health of the cat owner on the scene, and provided medical resources to that person.
The cats rescued by the AHS range in age from under one year to more than twelve years old.
"Despite the extreme heat and unsanitary conditions inside the vehicle, most of the cats seem to have only minor medical issues," the news release stated.
All the animals rescued will be examined, evaluated and cared for by AHS veterinary and animal behavior staff.
After the evaluation period, the cats will be sterilized and made available for adoption at AHS or other animal rescue organizations.
If you would like to adopt an animal at AHS just click on this link. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/47-cats-rescued-from-sweltering-suv-at-minnesota-rest-stop-harris/89-f1e6729e-2195-485b-af04-f5828bb3a543 | 2022-06-15T19:55:52 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/47-cats-rescued-from-sweltering-suv-at-minnesota-rest-stop-harris/89-f1e6729e-2195-485b-af04-f5828bb3a543 |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The new gift is one of several Parton has made to the center over the years, including a $1 million gift in April 2020 for COVID vaccine research. That gift helped Vanderbilt researchers test an array of drugs aimed at reducing the life-threatening symptoms associated with COVID-19, the center said in a news release. Researchers are also looking at entirely new therapies to both treat COVID-19 and prevent infection.
Parton’s new gift will support a variety of ongoing research at the medical center, including understanding how viruses and bacteria cause disease, understanding and preventing antibiotic resistance, preventing and treating infections, diagnosing and treating infections in children with cancer, and gauging the impact of childhood infections throughout the world, according to the news release.
“Dolly’s previous support to infectious disease research, and also our pediatric cancer program, has already saved countless lives,” said Dr. Jeff Balser, president and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “This new gift will bolster our defenses against future threats to the safety of this region and society as a whole.”
Parton said she supports the work because she loves children.
“No child should ever have to suffer,” Parton said in a news release. “I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them as I can as healthy and safe as possible.” | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b | 2022-06-15T19:55:58 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b |
NORFOLK, Va. — (AP) — John Hinckley Jr., who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981, was freed from court oversight Wednesday, officially concluding decades of supervision by legal and mental health professionals.
“After 41 years 2 months and 15 days, FREEDOM AT LAST!!!,” he wrote on Twitter shortly after 12 p.m.
The lifting of all restrictions had been expected since late September. U.S. District Court Judge Paul L. Friedman in Washington said he'd free Hinckley on June 15 if he continued to remain mentally stable in the community in Virginia where he has lived since 2016.
Hinckley, who was acquitted by reason of insanity, spent the decades before that in a Washington mental hospital.
Freedom for Hinckley will include giving a concert — he plays guitar and sings — in Brooklyn, New York, that's scheduled for July. He's already gained nearly 30,000 followers on Twitter and YouTube in recent months as the judge loosened Hinckley's restrictions before fully lifting all of them.
But the graying 67-year-old is far from being the household name that he became after shooting and wounding the 40th U.S. president — and several others — outside a Washington hotel. Today, historians say Hinckley is at best a question on a quiz show and someone who unintentionally helped build the Reagan legend and inspire a push for stricter gun control.
“If Hinckley had succeeded in killing Reagan, then he would have been a pivotal historical figure,” H.W. Brands, a historian and Reagan biographer, wrote in an email to The Associated Press. “As it is, he is a misguided soul whom history has already forgotten.”
Barbara A. Perry, a professor and director of presidential studies at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center, said that Hinckley "would be maybe a Jeopardy question.”
But his impact remains tangible in Reagan's legacy.
“For the president himself to have been so seriously wounded, and to come back from that — that actually made Ronald Reagan the legend that he became ... like the movie hero that he was,” Perry said.
Friedman, the federal judge overseeing Hinckley's case, said on June 1 that Hinckley has shown no signs of active mental illness since the mid-1980s and has exhibited no violent behavior or interest in weapons.
“I am confident that Mr. Hinckley will do well in the years remaining to him,” the judge said during the hearing earlier this month.
He noted that lawyers for the government and Hinckley have fought for years over whether Hinckley should be given increasing amounts of freedom.
“It took us a long time to get here,” he said, adding that there is now unanimous agreement: “This is the time to let John Hinckley move on with his life, so we will.” | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/john-hinckley-ronald-reagan-freed/287-ca7284ba-4521-4bbd-be66-407c119c787a | 2022-06-15T19:56:04 | 1 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/john-hinckley-ronald-reagan-freed/287-ca7284ba-4521-4bbd-be66-407c119c787a |
A 29-year-old Long Island man has been arrested for a wild series of traffic collisions after police say they spotted him passed out behind the wheel, an aerosol can of dust cleaner by his nose, following an initial crash in Nassau County, officials say.
According to police, cops responding to multiple 911 calls about a possible drunk driver at Campbell Road and Martin Drive in Wantagh shortly after 10 a.m. Tuesday encountered Colin Cassidy, who lives in the area, in a Nissan Sentra that had just been involved in an accident. They say he was holding a can of Dust-Off, a refrigerant-based propellant cleaner that experts say has been used in huffing, to his nose.
Then Cassidy fainted, police say. Police tried to get him out of the vehicle but say he regained consciousness, shifted the car into reverse and started colliding with other vehicles in the area. Cops were able to breach the driver's side door to secure the vehicle and apprehend Cassidy without further incident, they said.
It did not appear anyone was hurt in the mayhem. Three aerosol cans were later recovered from Cassidy's car, police said.
Cassidy faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving and reckless endangerment as well as multiple traffic violations. He is expected to be arraigned later Wednesday. Attorney details weren't immediately clear. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-driver-with-dust-off-to-nose-faints-after-crash-wakes-up-and-causes-more-cops/3735789/ | 2022-06-15T19:57:40 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ny-driver-with-dust-off-to-nose-faints-after-crash-wakes-up-and-causes-more-cops/3735789/ |
TEXAS, USA — Recently harvested watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew presented high levels of sweetness and sugar content amid lower yields, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services reported.
Cantaloupe producers said a surplus of moisture and absence of rainfall are causes of the increased sweetness, which is measured through a value called Brix.
Despite good quality, weather has negatively impacted many melons. Juan Anciso, an AgriLife Extension horticulturist in Weslaco, Texas, said there have been cases where cosmetic problems from harsh weather conditions – such as hailstorms – made about half of honeydew fields unfit for sale.
“There has been a flood of melons with these flaws on street corners and fruit stands, but they really don’t make up for the losses when you are talking 18-wheelers full of melons that are considered culls,” Anciso said in a statement. “Otherwise, growers in the Valley were looking at a heck of a season.”
Hot, dry and windy conditions are largely to blame for lower melon yields. High winds damage vine growth and cause tangles between vines.
“The heat and wind have been hard on melons this year,” Larry Stein, an AgriLife Extension horticulturist in Uvalde, Texas, said in a statement. “The wind has been beating everything up, and it complicates pollination. I think producers will hit the Fourth of July window, and the bottom line is that quality is exceptional despite the difficulties.”
Producers have faced not only lower yields but decreased chances to realize profits. This is due to factors such as flat prices and increased shipping, fuel and fertilizer costs.
“Farms are getting 16 cents, 18 cents per pound when we’d like to see them getting 20-plus cents per pound,” Anciso said. “But growers are concerned about the high costs this season. The good yields should help offset costs for some but it will be difficult to make money, and it’s not related to the supply and demand of their crop.”
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GREENSBORO — A recruit of the Greensboro Fire Department died after suffering a medical episode during a pre-employment fitness assessment on Wednesday morning, the city said in a news release.
"(GFD) is sad to report 36-year-old Andrew Vaughn of McLeansville, passed away this morning," the city said in the release. Vaughn was slated to join the fire department's recruit class beginning Sept. 1.
“This is an absolutely tragic day for the fire service, Andrew’s family and his wife Stephanie,” Greensboro Fire Chief Jim Robinson said in the release. “The Greensboro Fire Department is devastated by Andrew’s untimely death. Our hearts go out to everyone who knew and loved him. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/greensboro-firefighter-candidate-dies-during-fitness-assessment-city-says/article_aa5eb05a-ecd9-11ec-8525-c731fe326004.html | 2022-06-15T20:06:39 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/greensboro-firefighter-candidate-dies-during-fitness-assessment-city-says/article_aa5eb05a-ecd9-11ec-8525-c731fe326004.html |
RALEIGH — The N.C. House of Representatives returned the historic austere chambers Tuesday of the state Capitol for a special, symbolic session.
House Speaker Tim Moore gaveled the session to order, saying he wanted to return to the state Capitol to allow members gain a sense of their legislative roots. He said several members requested the symbolic session.
After conducting some minor business, several members rose to reminisce about the historic building, including a prayerful reflection from Rep. Nasif Majeed (D-Mecklenburg). Majeed thanked his enslaved fourth-generation maternal great-grandfather who deployed his carpentry skills to help construct the domed structure.
Prior to the pandemic, the both houses of the General Assembly conducted symbolic sessions in the old N.C. Capitol built in 1840. In 1963, the General Assembly relocated to the nearby Legislative Building where it now usually conducts official business.
Attending from the Guilford County delegation were Reps. John Faircloth (R-High Point), Jon Hardister (R-Whitsett) and Amos L. Quick III (D-Greensboro).
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The business consultant said he had recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer and needs to focus on his recovery. He is endorsing former Councilman Zack Matheny, who took the top spot in last week's primary election.
The proposed budget includes funding for Guilford County Schools, the sheriff's office, EMS, public health, parks, and planning and development. The new fiscal year begins July 1.
Guilford County Elections Director Charlie Collicutt said Friday that the board will consider Tuesday if there is enough probable cause to hear the complaint. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/guilford-delegation-participates-in-symbolic-n-c-house-session-at-old-1840-capitol-building/article_fce85868-ecb5-11ec-9b61-0711321b241f.html | 2022-06-15T20:06:45 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/guilford-delegation-participates-in-symbolic-n-c-house-session-at-old-1840-capitol-building/article_fce85868-ecb5-11ec-9b61-0711321b241f.html |
SALEM, Ore. — Six environmental groups sued officials of the Biden administration Tuesday, saying a Trump-era rule change that allowed logging of old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest violates federal laws and was politically motivated.
“Large and old trees have outsized ecological and social importance. They provide critical ecosystem functions such as storing carbon, providing wildlife habitat, and maintaining water quality,” the groups said in their lawsuit.
The Trump administration amended a protection that had been in place since 1994 that prohibited the harvesting of trees 21 inches (53 centimeters) or greater in diameter and instead emphasized maintaining a combination of trees, with trees at least 150 years old prioritized for protection and favoring fire-tolerant species.
The area the rule covers is at least 7 million acres, roughly the size of the state of Maryland, on six national forests in eastern Oregon and southeast Washington state, east of the Cascade Range.
In announcing the decision to amend the old-growth protection, which took effect on Jan. 15, 2021, the Trump administration said it would make forests “more resistant and resilient to disturbances like wildfire.”
Ochoco National Forest supervisor Shane Jeffries said the 21-inch rule made it difficult to remove fire-prone species without a lengthy regulatory process.
“We’re looking to create landscapes that withstand and recover more quickly from wildfire, drought and other disturbances,” Jeffries told Oregon Public Broadcasting at the time. “We’re not looking to take every grand fir and white fir out of the forests.”
But the lawsuit said the government's environmental assessment did not adequately address scientific uncertainty surrounding the effectiveness of thinning, especially thinning large trees, for fire risk reduction. The groups said the thinning and logging of large trees “can actually increase fire severity.”
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Pendleton, Oregon, said there's overwhelming evidence that large trees play a critical role in maintaining biodiversity and mitigating climate change and that there is a lack of those trees in Eastern Oregon after "more than a century of high-grade logging.”
The U.S. Forest Service said it doesn't comment on pending or active lawsuits.
The complaint alleges that the government's decision violated the National Environmental Protection Act and National Forest Management Act.
Plaintiffs are the Greater Hells Canyon Council, Oregon Wild, Central Oregon LandWatch, the Sierra Club, Great Old Broads for Wilderness and WildEarth Guardians.
The groups also notified the defendants of their intent to sue over alleged violations of Endangered Species Act protections for fish and wildlife that depend on older forests. They said the amended policy “opens up the potential for large tree logging across the landscape, including in riparian areas designated as Riparian Habitat Conservation Areas.”
They said the amendment would impact threatened or endangered fish species such as bull trout, steelhead, three types of sucker fish, and chinook and sockeye salmon. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/conservation-groups-lawsuit-old-growth-forests/283-5e60d979-f356-483a-9e41-e23890ce801a | 2022-06-15T20:08:46 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/conservation-groups-lawsuit-old-growth-forests/283-5e60d979-f356-483a-9e41-e23890ce801a |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday.
The new gift is one of several Parton has made to the center over the years, including a $1 million gift in April 2020 for COVID vaccine research. That gift helped Vanderbilt researchers test an array of drugs aimed at reducing the life-threatening symptoms associated with COVID-19, the center said in a news release. Researchers are also looking at entirely new therapies to both treat COVID-19 and prevent infection.
Parton’s new gift will support a variety of ongoing research at the medical center, including understanding how viruses and bacteria cause disease, understanding and preventing antibiotic resistance, preventing and treating infections, diagnosing and treating infections in children with cancer, and gauging the impact of childhood infections throughout the world, according to the news release.
“Dolly’s previous support to infectious disease research, and also our pediatric cancer program, has already saved countless lives,” said Dr. Jeff Balser, president and CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and dean of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. “This new gift will bolster our defenses against future threats to the safety of this region and society as a whole.”
Parton said she supports the work because she loves children.
“No child should ever have to suffer,” Parton said in a news release. “I’m willing to do my part to try and keep as many of them as I can as healthy and safe as possible.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b | 2022-06-15T20:08:53 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b |
HAMMOND — An Amazon driver is suing a south Lake County man for allegedly confining her during a 2020 delivery.
Deja Murphy, 26, of Merrillville is seeking monetary damages over an incident her attorney says terrified her.
“She was doing her job. This shouldn’t happen to her or anyone else who does this for a living,” Roy Dominguez, her attorney, said Monday.
The suit names 51-year-old Keith A. Miller and his business, KNZ Heating and Cooling, as defendants.
Miller couldn’t be reached Monday. A woman at KNZ said he won’t comment on the suit.
It alleges Miller briefly held Murphy captive and verbally abused her the afternoon of June 12, 2020, while she was making a delivery to his home and business workshop, on a 20-acre parcel, seven miles east of Lowell.
Murphy alleges she had just dropped off Miller’s package and was leaving by the only way off the property, a nearly half-mile gravel driveway, when Miller chased her down and blocked her path out.
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She told The Times in a 2020 interview that Miller accused her of driving recklessly fast and got close enough to put his hand on her van’s door and demand to see her driver's license.
Dominguez said Monday his client refused, saying she was trying to drive carefully.
When Miller accused previous Amazon drivers of speeding on his property, she replied she had not made any previous deliveries to his address.
She said Miller became increasingly rude and began using expletives toward her, refusing to move despite her pleas that he was making her late to her other deliveries.
Dominguez said Miller, who is white, never used racist language against his client, a Black female.
Nevertheless, Dominguez complains that Miller was larger than his client and the confrontation took place at a frightening time when America was rocked by protests and civil unrest over racism against Black people.
She called 911 for help. Lake County Sheriff's Officer John Marshall arrived several minutes later and found Miller’s white GMC truck still blocking the Amazon truck.
"That's called criminal confinement," the officer could be heard warning Miller on body camera footage reviewed in 2020 by The Times.
Murphy was then able to leave. When authorities initially refused to charge Miller, she hired Dominguez to demand an investigation.
A month later, the prosecutor’s office filed felony counts of confinement and intimidation.
Miller pleaded guilty earlier this year to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor.
Lake Criminal Court Judge Samuel L. Cappas placed Miller on six months probation and ordered him to complete counseling for anger management.
Dominguez has filed his complaint before Lake Superior Court, Civil Division Judge Stephen E. Scheele, who had yet to set any hearing dates in the civil suit.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Derek Gleeson
Age : 39
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204716
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Jusko
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204708
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST A PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 57
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204713
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Theodore Kritikos
Age : 49
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204700
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; WEAPON - USE - POINTING A FIREARM; DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Joseph Miller
Age : 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204704
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rufus Balentine
Age : 64
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204719
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Brown
Age : 31
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204714
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delores Dehler
Age : 46
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204695
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Armond Earving
Age : 19
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204696
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Helen Amore
Age : 52
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204715
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Snead
Age : 31
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204816
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE - < $750; UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Valerie Tuinstra
Age : 52
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204802
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie Wilbon
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204818
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Davion Cotton
Age : 22
Residence: Lynwood, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204817
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Keyara Green
Age : 22
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204805
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Harkabus
Age : 56
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204819
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Curtis Howard Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204804
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Darrel Brown
Age : 65
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204810
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Blue
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204803
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/MINOR INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Thomas
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204775
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Robert Risner Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204780
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Erik Rodriguez
Age : 24
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204788
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Lisa Rosmanitz
Age : 57
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204792
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Santiago
Age : 30
Residence: Lockport, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204785
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Negrete
Age : 35
Residence: Berwyn, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204790
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dominic Pitzel
Age : 68
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204787
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Sharee Johnston
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204778
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jeffrey Francis
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204768
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jamey Goin
Age : 43
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204779
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Evans
Age : 57
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204781
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Ann Aquino
Age : 40
Residence: Westchester, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204773
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Vanessa Ruelas
Age : 38
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204743
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: felony
Brooklyn Meeks
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204750
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Owens Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204741
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Guy Parks
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204731
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deon Reed
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204759
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Clarence Laurence III
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204733
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Lundy
Age : 37
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204730
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tania Madrigal
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204765
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kentrell Marsh Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204738
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Phillip Dyniewski
Age : 48
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204761
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bradley Homan
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204755
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Stacy Jones
Age : 30
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204740
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Giovonnie Kemp
Age : 23
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204751
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katanya Cannon
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204752
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Warren Dixon
Age : 50
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204763
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERIN
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
John Hicks
Age : 49
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204753
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: CRIMINAL RECKLESSNESS - AGGRAVATED - W/DEADLY WEAPON (SOCIETY IS VICTIM)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kenyatta Branch
Age : 26
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204764
Arrest Date: June 3, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tammy Brown
Age : 61
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204739
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Shawn Dalton
Age : 42
Residence: Cedar Lake, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204726
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Shea
Age : 23
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204746
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Antione Anderson Jr.
Age : 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204729
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - HANDGUN - W/NO PERMIT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Delta Wilder
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204734
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Silva
Age : 47
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204745
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Isaiah Wilson
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204725
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ziemkiewicz Jr.
Age : 51
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204748
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Damien Ventura Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204694
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Walter Perez
Age : 28
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204724
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Katrina Reillo
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204723
Arrest Date: June 2, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Fred Parker
Age : 46
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204698
Arrest Date: June 1, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Regino Torres
Age : 55
Residence: Steger, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204918
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CASINO GAMBLING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Turpin
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204925
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CHILD MOLESTATION - STATUTORY RAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Robert Schueren
Age : 55
Residence: Kentland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204927
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Stephanie Scott
Age : 34
Residence: Benton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204921
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bryant Stratton
Age : 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204924
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Howard Sweet Jr.
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204947
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Sanchez
Age : 25
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204933
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Theodora Koktsidis
Age : 40
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204936
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Hector Mays Sr.
Age : 52
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204916
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION REFERENCE SAME PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaime Espinoza
Age : 25
Residence: Goshen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204914
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dandre Hall
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204930
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE - CONSPIRACY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Cory Horton
Age : 24
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204937
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Hunter Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204929
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anna Craig
Age : 33
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204928
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joe Carter III
Age : 56
Residence: Milwaukee, WI
Booking Number(s): 2204923
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julie Castillo
Age : 39
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204946
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Imari Clark
Age : 20
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204920
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerard Coates
Age : 31
Residence: Tinley Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204950
Arrest Date: June 9, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adrian Wells
Age : 29
Residence: Springfield, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204894
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brittany Washington
Age : 25
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204893
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Benjamin King
Age : 37
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204897
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nikolus Morris
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204892
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ahdezjia Smith
Age : 26
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204886
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Carlos Herrera
Age : 65
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204888
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Keck
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204911
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kathleen Donaldson
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204908
Arrest Date: June 8, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Matthew Roggenkamp
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204868
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - BODILY WASTE; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Davierre Sanders
Age : 35
Residence: Lafayette, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204864
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante WIlliams
Age : 21
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204863
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bobby Quinn Jr.
Age : 27
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204865
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ramirez
Age : 24
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204858
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gabriel Henderson
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204875
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - DEALING - SCHEDULE IV
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Alex Moreno
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204856
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
David Earner
Age : 51
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204854
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: SEX OFFENDER FAIL TO POSSESS INDIANA DRIVERS LICENSE OR IDENTIFICATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Eric Ellis
Age : 42
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204866
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Philitpa Harper
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204867
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latoya Boyd
Age : 37
Residence: Hazel Crest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204873
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: FRAUD - OBTAINING PROPERTY - BY CREDIT CARD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rollie Crawford III
Age : 67
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204861
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Kelly Crowe
Age : 39
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204880
Arrest Date: June 7, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dwight Moore
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204833
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Ladarris Ramsey
Age : 38
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204838
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Roberto Soto Jr.
Age : 46
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204844
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tonesha Lewis
Age : 42
Residence: Kokomo, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204842
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Liggett
Age : 33
Residence: Loveland, OH
Booking Number(s): 2204841
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marta Marquez
Age : 47
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204843
Arrest Date: June 6, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tristan Grant
Age : 24
Residence: Monee, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204837
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Korry Allen
Age : 34
Residence: Calumet Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2204831
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Holly Anderson
Age : 35
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204835
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diana Davis
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204830
Arrest Date: June 5, 2022
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone McKee
Age : 59
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2204813
Arrest Date: June 4, 2022
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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Since 2020, Montgomery County has been home to an internet-based publishing house that has an unremarkable name — Antelope Hill — and three owners who have gone to great lengths to keep their identities secret.
A sampling of titles from Antelope Hill’s catalog suggests why:
- “In His Own Words: The Essential Speeches of Adolf Hitler.”
- “Burning Souls,” described as a “poetic memoir” by Leon Degrelle, a Belgian who enlisted in the German army during World War II, became an officer in the Waffen SS and — sentenced to death in absentia — lived out his days in the fascist Spain of Francisco Franco.
- “A Handbook for Right-wing Youth” by Julius Evola, an anti-Semite and Nazi sympathizer considered a hero among the alt-right.
Antelope Hill’s owners, Vincent Cucchiara, 24, and Sarah Cucchiara, 25, and partner Dimitri Anatolievich Loutsik, operated anonymously until this week, when the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit civil rights foundation that tracks hate groups, published a lengthy story about the business and its principals on its Hatewatch blog.
The four reporters identified the owners through document searches and by navigating a labyrinth of websites and podcasts where the Cucchiaras, who appear to be more active in the business than Loutsik, have periodically done interviews under pseudonyms.
None of the owners spoke to Hatewatch. Two reporters who visited a house in the tiny Montgomery County borough of Green Lane, which is listed in public records as the Cucchiaras’ address, met a man who resembled Vincent Cucchiara.
“I know who you are. I know who both of you guys are,” the man told the reporters during the June 10 encounter, after indicating he was familiar with the SPLC. “We’ll see each other again one day.”
The Cucchiaras blocked a Morning Call reporter who contacted them through their Facebook pages, and no contact information was available for Loutsik.
This striving for anonymity is typical of white supremacist culture, said Michael Edison Hayden, a senior investigative reporter and spokesperson for the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Intelligence Project. Few supremacists ever use their real names in communications or publications.
“The most important thing to understand about pseudonyms and white supremacy is that they know what they’re doing is wrong,” said Hayden, who began covering white supremacy in the wake of the violent 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
“They may tell you it’s not wrong, but they know it’s anti-social behavior,” he said. “If they felt that this was something they wanted to put their names to they would do it. This is something they want to do to people.”
Hayden said the Hatewatch team started looking into Antelope Hill because the publisher’s titles ― which include children’s books under the company’s “Little Frog” imprint — kept cropping up at white supremacist rallies. And recently, an Antelope Hill author who goes by “Raw Egg Nationalist” appeared in a preview for a documentary on masculinity by Tucker Carlson of Fox News.
Hayden said investigations of white supremacists and other hate groups can take many months or even years, but he and the three other reporters on the inquiry pulled this one together in a few months after getting some leads on the publishers’ identities.
The reporters determined that the Cucchiaras and Loutsik, who were friends at Penn State, started the company in early 2020, concealing ownership information by using an out-of-state business registration and listing the address as a private mailbox at a UPS Store in Quakertown.
It didn’t take long for the publisher to find its audience.
“Antelope Hill has profited from hate by translating historical works by 20th-century Nazis and fascists, offering a publishing platform to contemporary white power propagandists and shipping books around the world using selling platforms including Amazon,” the article says.
Hatewatch also found “considerable evidence of close cooperation between the Antelope Hill principals and a network of far-right actors associated with the white supremacist National Justice Party (NJP) and The Right Stuff (TRS) podcast network.”
The National Justice Party, which was suspended from Twitter, was formed in 2020 by white supremacists who attended the “Unite The Right” rally. The Anti-Defamation League calls the group “virulently anti-Semitic.” Among its platform positions is a 2% cap on Jewish employment in “vital institutions.” The party was formed by members of The Right Stuff network.
The Cucchiaras and Loutsik haven’t always worked in the shadows. During their Penn State days, Loutsik and Vincent Cucchiara organized a pro-Trump movement called the Bull-Moose Party and occasionally landed on the pages of the college paper.
On one occasion, two students who vandalized Trump signs at one of the group’s rallies were fined more than $700. They mounted an online campaign to raise twice that amount and donate the extra money to Planned Parenthood in Loutsik’s name.
Vincent Cucchiara is a real estate agent, according to Hatewatch, and helped Loutsik buy a house in Harleysville, Montgomery County earlier this year.
First Call
Sarah Cucchiara was a teacher in the Norristown Area School District but left in 2020 after racist postings on her Facebook wall became public, Hatewatch said. Public records show she once lived in Macungie.
Hatewatch linked her to a Twitter account under the name Maggie, where she frequently decries mixed-race marriages and makes anti-Semitic comments.
Hatewatch notes that the number 88 in Maggie’s Twitter handle is often used by neo-Nazis as code for “Heil Hitler,” because H is the eight letter of the alphabet. A previous Twitter account linked to Sarah Cucchiara contained the number 14 in its handle, commonly used to refer to a 14-word statement of white supremacy.
Hayden said the movement is smaller now than it used to be in terms of organized hate groups, but at the same time, the level of conflict it promotes has increased. One explanation is that white supremacists in the social media age no longer need in-person groups surreptitiously distributing hate literature to spread their message.
“There is an entire subculture around putting a pseudointellectual sheen on what is essentially just racism,” Hayden said. “To people who are predisposed to a simplistic way of looking at things, they can really believe they are doing something impressive or cutting edge.
“They refer to themselves as dissidents. Pardon the language, but it’s really just a-hole behavior.”
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Midshipmen returning to RI for Army-Navy game hosted in Foxboro in 2023
PROVIDENCE — The Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy are returning to Rhode Island after a 155-year absence.
Although it's only for one night and only to play a football game.
The Naval Academy, historically sited in Annapolis, Maryland, was relocated to Newport during the Civil War because of the proximity of Annapolis to Confederate territory.
The midshipmen are returning to Rhode Island next year because the New England Patriots' home stadium, in Foxboro, Massachusetts, is hosting the 2023 Army-Navy football game, one of the oldest rivalries in collegiate sports.
The Rhode Island Convention Center will be home overnight for some 3,000 midshipmen, and Providence is expected to accommodate families and alumni for the Dec. 9, 2023, game.
More:What happened to the HMS Gaspee: First blood of the American Revolution or petty revenge?
Where will 3,000 midshipmen sleep in the RI Convention Center?
"They're going to sleep basically all over the building," said Daniel McConaghy, executive director of the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority, the state agency that oversees the convention center and several other venues in Providence.
McConaghy said the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency will secure the cots, which will be set up basically everywhere: the cavernous main exhibit hall, the main ballroom and a satellite ballroom, even in the smaller meeting rooms on the top floor of the facility.
Where will 3,000 midshipmen eat while staying at the RI Convention Center?
Here's a hint:
If you're planning on going out to eat in the Providence area on Dec. 9, 2023, you better make your reservations now.
"They'll be into the local restaurant scene here in Providence and other locations," said McConaghy.
And not just 3,000 midshipmen, remember families and alumni will be in town, too.
How much will the RI Convention Center be paid for hosting the midshipmen?
"We are being compensated for it," said McConaghy, who didn't have figures immediately available.
He added that the convention center would not make money on the event, but would do it at cost.
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Can I get tickets to the Army-Navy game in Foxboro?
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Parents, need to find a way to entertain your bored teenagers this summer?
Thanks to a partnership between the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Amazon, Dallas teens will have free access to the following recreational parks and places:
- African American Museum
- Bahama Beach Waterpark
- City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture locations:
- Bath House Cultural Center
- Latino Culture Center
- South Dallas Cultural Center
- Oak Cliff Cultural Center
- Dallas Museum of Arts
- Community Art Pop-Up Cultural
- Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
- Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
- Dallas Park and Recreation Summer Fitness
- Dallas Public Library
- Dallas Zoo
- Golf Dallas
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- Shakespeare Dallas
- Southen Skates Roller Rink
- Trinity River Audubon Center
Officials involved with this partnership say they are offering this pass to 10,000 Dallas teenagers (ages 13-17). Passes can be picked up as soon as 10 a.m. on June 27 at all City of Dallas Recreation Centers.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Let’s play a game: What is just a few months old, extremely adorable, and known as a wild adventurer in Dallas? No guesses? We’ve got the answer for you, it’s Liana, the Dallas Zoo’s first collared lemur baby!
The Dallas Zoo shared an adorable video of their newest baby lemur, Liana on Twitter this week.
The zoo said, “Meet Liana, our first collared lemur baby born here since 2005! Her name means “curious” in Malagasy, which is the national language of Madagascar. At a few months old, she is already something of a wild adventurer, climbing, jumping, and bouncing off anything available!” | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-zoo-shares-adorable-video-of-new-baby-lemur-at-a-few-months-old-she-is-already-something-of-a-wild-adventurer/ | 2022-06-15T20:21:35 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-zoo-shares-adorable-video-of-new-baby-lemur-at-a-few-months-old-she-is-already-something-of-a-wild-adventurer/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Summertime is here in North Texas with temperatures well in the 90s and even reaching into the 100s some days. One of the best ways to beat the heat while staying outside is a good ole fashioned pool day.
Take it from the experts, Fort Worth Zoo’s baby elephant Brazos along with his friend Belle was seen enjoying some pool time together this week and the video couldn’t be more adorable.
The zoo said, “Brazos and Belle have been quite the swimming duo lately. Safe to say we have a water baby on our hands!”
Be sure to stay cool and hydrated out there. As always, be sure to keep having fun like our elephant friends over at the Fort Worth Zoo! | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-fort-worth-zoo-shares-adorable-video-of-2-elephants-swimming-playing-together-in-water/ | 2022-06-15T20:21:41 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-fort-worth-zoo-shares-adorable-video-of-2-elephants-swimming-playing-together-in-water/ |
Pipeline Fire updates: Local officials seeking fire restrictions that would close Coconino National Forest
Not far from where the Tunnel Fire burned in April and May north of Flagstaff, the Pipeline Fire is burning.
The fire, first reported on June 12, has grown rapidly, partially due to hot and windy conditions. Nearby, the Haywire Fire is also burning.
Where is the Pipeline Fire burning? The fire was burning 6 miles north of Flagstaff and just west of Schultz Pass.
What caused the fire? 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.
Latest Pipeline Fire information: Acreage, containment | Smoke forecast | Evacuations | Who is in 'set' status | Shelters and aid information | Road and other closures
What other fires are burning? There are at least two other wildfires burning in the state right now: The Haywire Fire and the Tonto Canyon Fire. Find the latest information on other wildfires in Arizona.
'Here we go again':Flagstaff community members support each other during Pipeline Fire evacuations
Follow coverage of the Pipeline Fire by Republic reporters here.
11:50 a.m. June 15: Shelters open for evacuees, pets
The American Red Cross has a shelter at Sinagua Middle School at 3950 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff for residents evacuated due to the fire.
The Navajo Nation was also offering emergency shelter at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort (22181 Resort Blvd, Flagstaff), with information available at 928-856-7200.
The U.S. Postal Service was holding mail for households in “Go” status at 2400 Postal Blvd., and FedEx was doing the same for packages at its location across from the Flagstaff Airport.
People evacuating can bring household animals to Coconino Humane Association at 3501 E Butler Ave. and their livestock to self-service stables at Fort Tuthill County Stables.
Volunteers can sign up to help during the fire and with post-wildfire flooding at uwna.volunteerhub.com. United Way of Northern Arizona has a crisis fund and was accepting donations through texting UWNAZRESPONSE to 41444 or online.
The fire call center number is 928-679-8525.
— Alison Steinbach
11:35 a.m. June 15: What's closed?
U.S. 89 was closed in both directions north of Flagstaff, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The southbound side was closed at milepost 457 and the northbound side was closed at milepost 423. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen.
Nearly the entire northern part of the Coconino National Forest was closed from Interstate 40 to the north.
Local forest service officials said June 14 that they were coordinating to potentially implement Stage 3 fire restrictions, which would mean full closure of the Coconino National Forest. The public would not be able to enter any national forest lands, roads or trails due to extreme fire danger.
Coconino National Forest had submitted a request for Stage 3 closures to the regional office and up to Washington, D.C., and expected an answer in the coming days.
The following trails and attractions are closed:
- Buffalo Park.
- Schultz Creek Natural Area.
- Observatory Mesa Natural Area.
- certain Flagstaff Urban Trail System entrances.
- Arizona Snowbowl.
— Alison Steinbach
11:30 a.m. June 15: Which areas are in 'set' status?
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday the majority of residents who have been evacuated from Timberline neighborhoods are allowed to return immediately.
The following areas were moved from "Go" to "Set" status June 14:
- Hutchison Acres
- Fernwood
- Doney Park
- Silver Saddle Trailer Park.
- McCann Estates.
An evacuation "Set" status remains for these areas:
- Mt. Elden Lookout Road.
- Mt. Elden Estates.
- S Campbell including Linda Lane, east of Pinon lane.
- Antelope Hills areas.
— P. Kim Bui and Angela Cordoba Perez
10:45 a.m. June 15: Pipeline Fire at 22,888 acres, 31% containment
The Pipeline Fire was 22,888 acres in size and at 31% containment and the nearby Haywire Fire was 5,065 acres and 0% containment, Coconino National Forest officials said June 15.
Pipeline Fire was at 0% containment on June 14, marking significant progress during the day and overnight as wind speeds lowered.
Wildfire maps: A look at where fires are burning in the state
The Type 1 Great Basin Incident Management Team 2 arrived at the fires and was shadowing the Type 2 California Interagency Incident Management Team 15 that’s currently in charge.
The Type 1 team will take over in the morning on June 16.
Aircrafts were dropping water and retardant and crews are looking for ways to engage directly with the fire to put out its edge and keep it from entering communities, officials said.
The Pipeline Fire had 561 fire personnel made up of 12 hotshot crews, seven hand crews, 54 engines, nine water tenders and two dozers, per officials.
The Haywire Fire had 57 fire personnel made up of one hand crew, six engines, two water tenders and two dozers.
Eight helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft were working on both fires, officials said June 15.
— Alison Steinbach
10 a.m. June 15: Ongoing smoke forecasted
Smoke impacts were expected to be moderate on the morning of June 15, with some high smoke impacts across Flagstaff and in the Doney Park area. The smoke was expected to start clearing by 9:30 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Winds were forecast to be lighter on June 15 and the majority of smoke should move to the northeast/east, with some impacts in Doney Park and Winona during the day. Light to moderate smoke impacts may hit the Navajo and Hope reservations, per ADEQ.
Smoke should drain back into Doney Park, Fort Valley, Bellemont and Flagstaff during the night of June 15, with the highest impacts in Doney Park and the northern part of Flagstaff. Smoke is expected to lift again in the morning on June 16.
A portable smoke monitor was installed in Doney Park on June 14 due to the forecasted smoke impacts, according to ADEQ officials.
ADEQ officials say people in areas with heavy smoke impacts can close winds, turn off swamp coolers, use filtered HVAC systems and avoid being active outside.
— Alison Steinbach
9:45 a.m. June 15: Evacuation orders lifted; who is in 'Go' status
Residents in the Timberline community saw their “Go” evacuation status lifted the morning of June 15 after they evacuated on June 12. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office was allowing them to return home.
A number of areas were still on “Go” status because of fire personnel in the area and unsafe conditions. Those include, per the sheriff’s office:
- S Campbell Avenue west of Lupine Lane (Lupine Lane is now in “SET”)
- Crestview Street west of Valley Drive (Valley Drive is now in “SET”)
- Glodia Drive
- Girls Ranch Road
- Alice Drive
- Saddle Avenue
- Pinon Street
- El Oro Drive
- N Siesta Lane
- E. Paintbrush Lane
- Copeland Lane west of Rope Arabian Rd. (Rope Arabian is now in “SET”)
- N. Copeland Lane, Tanager Drive, Barn Road, Peaceful Way, and Weed Lane
Those areas still had fire crews working and assessing damages, according to Coconino County officials. Officials said fire personnel need to check for any hazards before allowing residents to re-enter.
Evacuation statuses were being continually reevaluated, per county officials.
A map with evacuation areas marked as “Go” and “Set” is available at this link.
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2 dead after apparent electrocution near Peoria and 19th avenues
Two people died after they were "possibly electrocuted" Wednesday near Peoria and 19th Avenues in Phoenix, according to the Phoenix Fire Department.
It appears both people were electrocuted after coming in contact with ground electrical wires, said Capt. Evan Gammage, a spokesperson with the Phoenix Fire Department. It is unclear why the two were touching electrical wires.
When firefighters responded, they worked with Arizona Public Service to make sure power in the area was shut down so that they could respond safely.
Crews determined both people were dead, according to Gammage. Neither person has been identified.
Phoenix police were investigating the scene.
Reach breaking news reporter Angela Cordoba Perez at Angela.CordobaPerez@Gannett.com or on Twitter @AngelaCordobaP.
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Crash closes SB I-75 in southwest Detroit ahead of rush hour
The Detroit News
Southbound Interstate 75 is closed at the Schaefer/Fort due to a crash.
The Michigan Department of Transportation alerted that all lanes of the freeway were closed just after 2 p.m.
MDOT cameras show what appears to be several semi-trailers that collided and one semi on its side on the shoulder.
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Grand Rapids fires police officer Schurr in wake of Lyoya murder charge
The city of Grand Rapids has fired police officer Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya in an April 4 traffic stop that garnered national headlines and resulted in a second-degree murder charge against Schurr.
Schurr decided to waive his right to a discharge hearing, Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington said in a Wednesday statement.
"...Therefore, I have decided to terminate Mr. Schurr’s employment with the Grand Rapids Police Department effective June 10, 2022," Washington said. "Due to the on-going criminal matter and the potential for civil litigation, I will not be providing any additional comment concerning Mr. Schurr at this time.
Schurr's termination was effective Friday, when Schurr was arraigned on the second-degree murder charge. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a $100,000 bond.
As a condition of pretrial release, Schurr cannot purchase or possess any firearms or dangerous weapons, must remain under the supervision of court services, cannot drink liquor or use any illegal drugs and cannot engage in "any assaultive, threatening or intimidating behavior."
Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack, who represents the city of Grand Rapids and had called for Schurr's firing, welcomed the development.
“We were on the right side of history when we said this cannot be tolerated,” Womack wrote Wednesday on Facebook. “Saying ‘I feared for my life’ is no longer by (itself) a great reason to kill unarmed black men.”
In the Facebook post, Womack said it now seemed “inevitable” that the de-escalation training he has been requesting for years would actually happen.
“To everyone who stood up for a change on the way African American neighborhoods are policed, I thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he wrote.
Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker announced the charge Thursday, saying he believed there was "a sufficient basis" to proceed with the charge, which is a felony that is punishable by up to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
"The elements of second-degree murder is relatively simple," Becker said. "First, there was a death, a death done by the defendant. ... The death was not justified or excused, for example, by self-defense."
The charge resulted in Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom recommending that Schurr be suspended and fired. Winstrom said at Thursday press conference with Mayor Rosalynn Bliss that he based the discipline on the video of the death, an investigation by the department's internal affairs division and the prosecutor’s decision to charge the officer. The prosecutor’s decision to charge the officer after reviewing the report suggested the officer performed poorly, he said.
“I respect the prosecutor’s decision,” said Winstrom, who stopped short of saying whether he supported Becker's decision. "I think he’s a fair man.”
Becker said he received the full police report from state police investigators eight days prior to announcing the charges and had consulted with legal experts before making a decision.
The Grand Rapids police officer was justified when he fatally shot Lyoya because "he did everything he was required to do per department policy." attorney Matt Borgula said Friday.
Under the Grand Rapids department's use of force policy, officers can use deadly force "only to defend themselves, another officer, or another person against a reasonable threat of death or serious bodily injury ..."
"Before lethal force was used, he took several steps, to the point where he was exhausted and felt that he was in danger of lethal harm himself before he decided to pull his weapon," Borgula said. "I think that's going to be the defense, and I think we're going to be victorious."
MORE: How defense team plans to justify Schurr's shooting of Lyoya
Video from the April traffic stop shows Schurr, 31, shooting Lyoya, 26, in the back of the head.
In the video, Schurr asks Lyoya, a Black immigrant from the Democratic Republic of Congo, if he had a driver's license and spoke English. When Lyoya indicated he spoke English and wanted to know why the license needed to be produced, the officer said the car wasn't registered.
Lyoya eventually fled the car, after which the officer chased Lyoya, according to video from the Grand Rapids Police Department. The two struggled over the officer's stun gun before he shot Lyoya in the back of the head while Lyoya was face down on the ground.
Legal experts told The News that Schurr must show there was an imminent threat to his life to justify using deadly force.
A probable cause conference in the case was set for 9:30 a.m. June 21. A preliminary examination also is scheduled for June 28 at 1:30 p.m.
srahal@detroitnews.com
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A bill changing multiple K-12 education laws in Ohio is headed to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s desk.
If signed, the bill would have a wide array of effects on families in the Miami Valley and across the state, from families who have EdChoice private-school scholarships to families who have dyslexic students.
The bill also extends schools’ ability to hire substitute teachers who have just a high school diploma by two years, something districts began to do last year to combat a shortage of substitute teachers.
Dan Tierney, DeWine’s press secretary, said the governor has not yet officially received the bill, but it has been approved by both the Ohio House and Senate.
EdChoice
The bill includes provisions expanding Ohio’s EdChoice program to include some families whose kids either previously got state funding or whose older sibling received the scholarship to attend private school. The amount of money given will be prorated depending on the family’s income level, up to 400% of the federal poverty line, said Aaron Churchill, Ohio Research Director for the Fordham Institute, a conservative education think tank.
Families that live outside of school districts defined as “underperforming,” such as Dayton Public Schools or Columbus City Schools, qualify for EdChoice at up to 250% of the federal poverty level under current law, or about $54,900 for a family of three.
“I think those are some minor things that might sort of fly under the radar a little bit but I think really helps families in Ohio,” Churchill said.
But the Ohio Education Association, one of Ohio’s teacher unions, criticized the bill in an op-ed in the Ohio Capital Journal.
Scott DiMauro, the president of OEA, wrote, “... HB 583 will force Ohio taxpayers to spend their hard-earned money on sending more kids to private, mostly religious schools that fail to perform as well as their traditional public school counterparts, even when their families can afford to cover more tuition on their own.”
The EdChoice scholarship amount is currently $5,500 for grades K-8 and $7,500 for grades 9-12, according to the Ohio Department of Education. EdChoice will pay either the scholarship amount or the private school’s actual tuition amount, whichever is less.
The expanded EdChoice program is expected to increase state payments for EdChoice Expansion scholarships by at least $5.9 million per year, starting in fiscal year 2023, according to the Legislative Budget Office.
The “Backpack Bill,” a more radical expansion of the EdChoice scholarships, which would expand the scholarship to everyone in the state no matter where they lived or how much they made, has stalled in House committee.
Charter school sponsor ratings
Another controversial part of the bill prevents some school sponsors — the companies or nonprofits behind a charter school — from becoming subject to some penalties.
Currently, sponsors are evaluated on three areas: academics, best practices and compliance with the state. ODE had a mechanism prior to the bill that said if the sponsor got a zero on any of the three components, the best rating the sponsor can get is ineffective, the second lowest rating out of four.
With the new system, that automatic mechanism is no longer in place, something both the OEA, a charter school critic, and Churchill, a charter school advocate, have criticized. Churchill said the mechanism could allow a sponsor to get away with just submitting paperwork to the state on accountability and best practices, but have failing schools, for example, and not be sanctioned.
“We thought getting rid of that rule was really backtracking on accountability, and it’s really unfortunate to see the legislature do that,” Churchill said.
He noted the rule had rarely been used, as a zero is difficult to get, but it made sure that charters were paying attention to all the components.
Other components
The bill also pushes back the start of dyslexia screening requirements by a year, changes part of the school funding formulas to better align with the Fair School Funding Act passed last year and appropriates $2.4 million in federal COVID-19 dollars for public schools and educational service centers for a proposed tutoring and remedial educational services program.
Lacey Snoke, a spokeswoman for Ohio Department of Education, said ODE shared the technical issues they came across while implementing the bill with the Fair School Funding workgroup, the sponsors of the school funding legislation and the House and Senate caucus staff.
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Gov. DeWine stops at Mount Union for Buckeye Girls State
ALLIANCE – Gov. Mike DeWine told roughly 500 Buckeye Girls State delegates Wednesday that having determination is an important part of working in politics.
"Like most things in life, being persistent is important," he said.
The governor answered questions from rising senior delegates at Mount Union's McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex. The queries focused on DeWine's career in politics and advice he would give to young people looking to get involved.
DeWine's appearance was part of the American Legion Auxiliary's Buckeye Girls State, a week-long program that teaches high school girls about city, county and state-level government.
Girls interested in government attend the program during the summer between their junior and senior years of high school.
DeWine said it's important for everyone to get involved in local government, especially young people, because they bring a new perspective to the political process. He said the Buckeye Girl program serves as a good "test run" for young people to gain understanding of how government works.
"I think that we all have the ability to participate in the political process as much as we want to," DeWine said.
He encouraged interested young people to set goals and remind themselves when they feel discouraged that these goals cannot get accomplished without them.
"If you've got 10 goals and you got three of them done by the end of the year, just think that's three things that wouldn't have happened if not for you," he said.
DeWine also advised delegates to get involved in campaigns if they want to make connections with others. He said every candidate who runs for office needs volunteers to help with tasks such as organizing rallies and putting up signs.
"Being around a campaign, particularly a well-run campaign, is something. That's how you get the initial contact," DeWine said.
Earlier on Wednesday, DeWine visited Buckeye Boys State at Miami University in sourthern Ohio. He said delegates there asked questions ranging from topics ranging from school safety to political divisiveness.
"It's very encouraging to have young people interested in government," he said.
Buckeye Girls State run through Saturday at Mount Union.
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Nearly a dozen people have drowned in New Jersey and New York in the last 10 days, a jolting and tragic reminder of potential summer dangers made that much more alarming by a national lifeguard shortage that is stoking fresh safety concerns.
At least half of the 10 drownings reported since June 6 across the two states have involved victims aged 20 or younger. All but one of them happened in New Jersey, where another two young lives -- a 17- and a 20-year-old -- were claimed a day ago.
The victims in the latest case -- a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old -- disappeared in a popular Morris County lake known as Mine Hill Beach on Green Road late Tuesday afternoon. Cops were told the two went in the water at the sand pits and never resurfaced. Tangled vegetation within the lake complicated the search effort.
One body was recovered hours into the search. The other was found a short time later.
Also on Tuesday, authorities recovered the body of a 59-year-old woman whose husband had reported her missing the night before. He told cops she went into the water at Ocean County's Island Beach State Park and didn't resurface.
Her identity hasn't been released at this point either. The same day she vanished but hours earlier, police say a man thought to be in his 20s drowned in Belmar, where a group of distressed swimmers was reported by the Eighth Avenue beach jetty area.
Last week saw extensive tragedy in the water, too. On June 8, two brothers drowned at a Bayonne school pool during a community swim event. Three lifeguards were on duty at the time, but officials say 19-year-old Chu Ming Zheng and 16-year-old Jack Jiang, were in a separate pool in the same building, not the ones lifeguards were watching.
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Around the same time that day but in Wildwood, a 45-year-old man was spotted floating unconscious in the water. He was pulled to shore, where people tried to render aid, but the man, identified as Williams Pathy, was pronounced dead at a hospital.
The prior afternoon, on June 7, a 53-year-old man drowned while swimming in the waters off Wildwood Crest Beach. That came a day after Manchester Township Police responding to a trio of struggling swimmers confirmed one drowned -- a 35-year-old.
There have been near-drownings, too. Many of the distressed swimmers who had been with those who died had been struggling themselves. That was the case for Ryan Wong, who was swept off a sandbar Friday afternoon and pulled into the rough currents of Jamaica Bay in New York City's Queens along with a 13-year-old friend.
Wong survived. His friend, Daniel Persaud, did not. Funeral services were held for Persaud Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the family of a Long Island toddler who was pulled unconscious from a backyard pool Tuesday evening hopes the child will be OK. The 2-year-old was last said to be in serious condition at a hospital. His relatives own the home that had the pool.
The developments come amid a national lifeguard shortage that just saw New York City forced to close some popular summer swim programs at its outdoor pools. Locals and people who live in other big shore and pool spots across the country worry there won't be enough eyes on beaches and pools this summer because of the struggle to hire.
COVID lockdowns delayed some training courses, but those who are trained are looking for better-paying jobs.
With water-related issues expected only to increase as the summer wears on, public health and emergency officials are reminding people of core safety strategies.
The American Red Cross provided these tips both for those going swimming, and those in charge of keeping an eye on those in the water.
- Provide constant supervision for children and non-swimmers
- Learn to swim — it's unclear if all the victims in recent days knew how to swim and how well
- Look for lifeguards
- Swim with a friend who stays close
- For non-experienced swimmers, wear a life jacket
- Learn CPR | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/10-drown-in-nj-ny-in-10-days-why-some-fear-the-danger-could-be-worse-this-summer/3735788/ | 2022-06-15T20:31:13 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/10-drown-in-nj-ny-in-10-days-why-some-fear-the-danger-could-be-worse-this-summer/3735788/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — A new bill signed by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is giving aviation employees and employers a tax credit, as a way of boosting aerospace workplace development.
The bill, House Bill 2239, creates one tax credit for aviation employees and two tax credits for aviation employers beginning in the tax year 2022.
“I signed legislation that provides tax credits to the aviation industry because supporting the workforce development of one of our state’s most important sectors is key to our shared economic success,” Kelly said in a news release. “Now, aviation and aerospace businesses will have more tools to recruit and retain talented employees, enabling the industry to soar to new heights.”
The bill signing, which was announced today, was signed on April 14. It encourages in-state and out-of-state workers to join the aerospace industry in Kansas. In addition, employees with an income tax liability of less than $5,000 are eligible to carry any unused credit forward for up to four additional tax years, a $25,000 tax incentive over five years.
Additionally, the bill incentivizes employers to offer tuition reimbursement for employees who further their education in STEM programs. This bill provides a nonrefundable income tax credit for tuition at a qualified program, capped at 50% of the total amount of tuition reimbursement paid, and can be claimed each year, for up to the fourth year of employment with a qualified employer.
For more information on HB 2239, you can visit the legislature’s website by clicking here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/aviation-employees-to-get-new-tax-credit/ | 2022-06-15T20:31:16 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/aviation-employees-to-get-new-tax-credit/ |
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New York City's largest food rescue organization gathered upwards of 100,000 pounds of specialty items from this year's Summer Fancy Food Show and delivered the goods to dozens of food pantries and soup kitchens across all five boroughs.
City Harvest joined forces with the not-for-profit Specialty Food Association, a trade association founded in 1952 that represents nearly 4,000 businesses.
The Summer Fancy Food Show returned to New York City after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Showcasing specialty foods and beverages, the event ran for three days and ended on Tuesday.
"This is probably the most exciting recovery effort of the year for City Harvest, and it's because of the high-end products. Jams, jellies and pastries, so we have perishable and non-perishable goods. We want to get the perishable items out of the building within a certain timeframe," Bill Lynch, president of Specialty Food Association, told NBC New York.
Following the event, more than 200 City Harvest volunteers collected the leftover perishable and non-perishable items to be distributed free of charge.
An estimated 1 in 4 children in the city is experiencing food insecurity, without stable access to adequate, affordable and nutritious meals, according to Feeding America, which is an over 40% increase since the pandemic began.
A staggering 1.5 million New York residents, adults and children alike, do not know where or when the next meal will come from, based on the data.
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Having been on the receiving end of the food donation line, Queensbridge, N.Y. native Ceil Witherspoon has been volunteering with City Harvest since 2014. Witherspoon works in the mobile markets in Queens and Astoria, as well as other shows similar to the Summer Fancy Food Show.
"For me, I worry about mostly the people with kids. That's my big worry. Adults, I don't worry about it. Even though, when doing a mobile market, they [City Harvest] tell us the volunteers to get tour food first, I usually don't get anything, but I see a lot of kids -- I give them extra food because it's a child," Witherspoon told News 4.
Since March 2020, City Harvest had transported over 270 million pounds of food. During the pandemic, the organization launched a map where New Yorkers can easily find free food at distribution sites.
On Wednesday, City Harvest is hosting its annual summer tasting fundraiser, Summer in the City, with bites and drinks from over 30 notable city restaurants.
"Summer in the City is an incredible waterfront tasting event featuring nearly 30 of the city's hottest restaurants and mixologists," said Kathy Holding, City Harvest's director of special events. "Attendees not only will get to enjoy summer camp-themed food and fun, but also raise vital funds to help feed tens of thousands of New Yorkers in need." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/over-50000-lbs-of-gourmet-items-rescued-to-fight-nyc-food-insecurity/3733821/ | 2022-06-15T20:31:25 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/over-50000-lbs-of-gourmet-items-rescued-to-fight-nyc-food-insecurity/3733821/ |
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