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PETERBOROUGH — A year after plans to create an “agrihood” at the Old Stone Barn property fell through, a Francestown man is proposing a development for active seniors as well as a workforce housing development on an abutting lot.
“Peterborough’s a hub of a lot of activity that I think seniors that are still active, still very independent would appreciate,” developer Eldon Munson of Francestown said Tuesday.
Munson has experience with developing assisted living communities in New Hampshire including the renovation of Scott Farrar home in Peterborough.
“It came to me because I believe there’s a need for more senior housing in Peterborough and that piece of property with the barn is very attractive,” Munson said. “The barn is iconic in Peterborough and it deserves to be improved and used but not changed a great deal, at least in its outward appearance.”
Peterborough businessmen Stan Fry, Cy Gregg and Brad Malt purchased the property, 63 Old Street Road, in 2014 and invested in structural work to keep the 1912 stone barn from collapsing, hoping to attract a developer. One appeared with plans for a 32-unit condominium and farm “agrihood” development that the town approved in 2018. However, the developer failed to move forward with the project and the property was placed on the market last spring. It is listed for $1.9 million.
Munson said Tuesday he is proposing 34 cottages on the Old Stone Barn property with a 24-unit apartment extension behind and connected to the Old Stone Barn. He is also planning to include nine apartments within the Old Stone Barn building itself. The Old Stone Barn would also be renovated to include a fitness center, community room, offices and workspace for residents.
The workforce housing development would be about 15 units and would be built on an abutting property, 81 Old Street Road, that Munson has just purchased. That property already has a house on it, Munson said, which he plans to make part of any development plan.
Munson admits the property comes with challenges which include wetlands and the property’s topography. Financing for the project will also be a challenge, Munson said, but he is excited about preserving the exterior of the historic barn.
“We’ve done a market study and the market is there and we intend to serve a need not only for people that want to move into a community like that but also to create housing in the homes that they leave when they sell them to move into the development,” he said. “The concept is good but I am keeping a close eye on the economy because financing for something like this is really a challenge.”
A preliminary plan for the project is scheduled to come before the Planning Board on July 11. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/old-stone-barn-active-living-development-on-agenda-in-peterborough/article_ebb3efe6-4b3f-5d8f-9ea4-65369f5da802.html | 2022-06-16T01:06:00 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/old-stone-barn-active-living-development-on-agenda-in-peterborough/article_ebb3efe6-4b3f-5d8f-9ea4-65369f5da802.html |
PLAINFIELD — After completing a yearlong inventory of the town’s barns, the Plainfield Historical Society is celebrating the structures with several events this Saturday and with an art exhibit of them at the town hall.
Saturday will begin with a self-guided tour of 12 early Plainfield barns and conclude with a barn dance, Plainfield Historical Society President Jane Stephenson said Wednesday.
The barn tour begins at 10 a.m. with an introduction by John C. Porter, author of “Preserving Old Barns: Preventing the Loss of a Valuable Resource” at Plainfield Town Hall.
During the tour, barn experts Stan Graton and Ian Blackman will give workshops at two of the barns to discuss how they assess the needs of old barns and make plans for restoration.
The main goal of the barn-themed events is to encourage preservation of the structures, Stephenson said.
“The major goal was to raise awareness and try to encourage old barn owners to fix up their barns,” Stephenson said. “They are part of the landscape of the town, part of the agricultural history of the town; we hate to see them go.”
The Plainfield Historical Society has recently completed a yearlong project taking an inventory of all of the town’s barns, she said.
“We identified 235 barns,” she said, with a wide range in age and condition. “We have quite a few new barns in town and they are included in the inventory.”
All of the barns in the inventory were photographed with the help of three local professional photographers who volunteered for the project, she said.
“We’ll have a record of what was standing in 2022,” she said.
The photographers did a beautiful job, she said, and their work as well as several paintings of barns in town will be on display at the town hall from Saturday through July 4.
And finally an “old fashioned barn dance” is planned on Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Riverview Farm. The band Sensible Shoes will be playing live and Martha’s On a Roll food truck as well as Mac’s Maple will be selling food at the dance.
You can buy tickets for the barn tour, barn dance or buy a barn tour box lunch online at phsnh.org. You can also buy tickets for the events at the town hall on Saturday. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Any proceeds from the event will go to support the Plainfield Historical Society. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/plainfield-historical-society-planning-barns-celebration/article_b3348f43-8546-54aa-9f44-14b735d1c9cc.html | 2022-06-16T01:06:06 | 1 | https://www.unionleader.com/news/local/plainfield-historical-society-planning-barns-celebration/article_b3348f43-8546-54aa-9f44-14b735d1c9cc.html |
Three New Jersey teens were arrested in two separate incidents after they were caught with handguns earlier this week, with one of the teens also found with heroin, police said.
Each of the juveniles arrested is just 14 years old.
On Monday, Asbury Park Police received a call from an anonymous source around 2 p.m. about an individual who was believed to have a gun. Officers who arrived at the scene on Prospect Avenue found two teens who had guns on them, according to police.
One of the teens is from Asbury Park, while the other is from Lakewood, police said. Both were charged with weapon possession, possession of a defaced firearm, and ammo possession.
Then on Tuesday, police with the narcotics division in Paterson were surveilling the corner of Governor Street and Carroll Street, an area the department said is known for being a hotspot for drug activity and violence. It was there that an individual with a silver handgun in his waistband was spotted.
As detectives approached the area, the juvenile started to walk away, but was stopped. Officers found that the handgun he had on him was reported stolen out of Virginia. The teen was also found with 266 glassines of heroin.
The Paterson resident faces multiple drug and firearm charges.
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None of the identities of the teens have been released due to their status as minors. Attorney information for the juveniles was not immediately clear. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/three-nj-14-year-olds-caught-with-guns-in-separate-arrests-one-found-with-heroin-police/3736170/ | 2022-06-16T01:06:44 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/three-nj-14-year-olds-caught-with-guns-in-separate-arrests-one-found-with-heroin-police/3736170/ |
Do you like plants? Gardening? Building things? Helping your community in a fun way? Listening to birdsong while you do all of the above? If so, the Coos Watershed Association hopes you'll sign up for a new opportunity they're offering this summer.
CoosWA operates a native plant nursery on the Matson Creek Wetland Preserve in Coos Bay and is looking for volunteers to help with projects such as building raised beds for propagation of dune plants, heeling in trees and other nursery maintenance activities. The property is in the middle of a wetland preserve, so you will also have the opportunity to watch birds and other wildlife and spend time in a beautiful part of the watershed.
WHEN: June 23 from 8 a.m.-noon, and again on July 28 and August 25.
WHERE: Off of Catching Slough; exact location and directions will be provided upon sign-up.
SIGN UP (required): Email Ed Cope at ecope@cooswatershed.org or call 541-888-5922 Ext. 305. RSVP by 5 p.m. on June 21. Feel free to email or call with questions.
To learn more about the Matson Creek Wetland Preserve and the role of native plants in watershed health, visit https://cooswatershed.org/what-we-do/plants/ | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-watershed-association-native-plant-nursery-volunteer-day-june-23/article_d169cc1c-ea9e-11ec-967c-93887a0e6b6e.html | 2022-06-16T01:08:52 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/coos-watershed-association-native-plant-nursery-volunteer-day-june-23/article_d169cc1c-ea9e-11ec-967c-93887a0e6b6e.html |
AUSTIN, Texas — City crews are hoping to keep toxic algae on Lady Bird Lake from spreading this summer.
A barge with the Austin Watershed Protection Department was out on Lady Bird Lake near Festival Beach Park on Wednesday using what's called Phoslock, a chemically modified clay compound, as a preventative measure against toxins.
"Promote growth of desired algae and prevent and use the growth of less-desired algae,” said Brent Bellinger with the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department on the goal of the operation.
He said that on May 30, water samples on Red Bud Isle tested positive for toxins. They used Phoslock – the same thing they used on Wednesday at Festival Beach Park. May was not only time we there have been toxins in Lady Bird Lake; it also happened in 2019.
"A number of dogs passed after swimming in the Arboretum and at Red Bud Isle. When we sampled algae that was present, we found the presence of this neurotoxin and we put up signage closed some of the park for 2019," said Bellinger.
Bellinger said you have to swallow the algae in order to get the toxin exposure.
Bellinger said the water now meets contact recreation standards so people can paddleboard.
In general, Bellinger always encourages you keep your pets away from plants by the water, because algae usually occurs near the shore.
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GREENSBORO — Two Guilford County-based programs are getting nearly $800,000 each from the state to help fight opioid abuse and help those addicted to the drug.
The North Carolina Survivors Union and Caring Services will receive the grants as part of North Carolina’s share of a multi-state settlement with McKinsey & Co., a high-powered consultant, over its role in advising companies on how to promote the drugs and profit from the opioid epidemic, state health officials said.
According a news release from the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, grants totaling nearly $16 million will go to 20 agencies statewide. Oxford House, a worldwide organization which lists 36 locations in Guilford County, also received an $800,000 grant.
Money for the nonprofit North Carolina Survivors Union will be used to expand access to treatment and support for opioid-use disorder.
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Caring Services in High Point offers transitional housing and outpatient treatment for men and women in recovery, including homeless veterans and women who are pregnant or have children, according to its website.
Oxford House is an umbrella organization that serves more than 3,000 individual houses where people in recovery can live and support each other while working outside jobs to pay the home’s bills. The nonprofit will use the money to expand its NC Reentry Program, which assists people being released from incarceration into an Oxford House.
Accidental drug overdose is the number one cause of accidental deaths in North Carolina and nationwide, state health officials said. In North Carolina from 2000 to 2020, more than 28,000 people lost their lives to drug overdoses.
Contact Kenwyn Caranna at 336-373-7082 and follow @kcaranna on Twitter. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/two-guilford-programs-get-nearly-800-000-each-from-state-to-fight-opioid-abuse/article_1b0bc35c-ece8-11ec-8e5e-73d9306b5369.html | 2022-06-16T01:14:22 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/two-guilford-programs-get-nearly-800-000-each-from-state-to-fight-opioid-abuse/article_1b0bc35c-ece8-11ec-8e5e-73d9306b5369.html |
GREENSBORO — Despite much of the state’s data showing a declining presence of COVID-19, the number of people admitted to hospitals across North Carolina with the highly contagious respiratory disease continues to increase week after week.
At least 925 COVID-19 patients were admitted to hospitals during the week ending June 11. That’s an increase from 836 the previous week, according to a report released Wednesday by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services.
Locally, the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients is also up.
In Cone Health hospitals on Wednesday, 57 patients were hospitalized with the coronavirus — an increase from 47 a week earlier. Of those patients, 35 are unvaccinated and 22 are fully vaccinated.
“Hospitalizations have always lagged cases so it is not unusual to see some increase in hospitalizations now,” Dr. Cynthia Snider of Cone Health said Wednesday. “We are seeing people who are vaccinated but may not have had their booster or second booster within the last four to six months ... thus some of the vaccine efficacy has worn off to prevent hospitalization.”
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As for newly reported cases, North Carolina saw the number drop to 23,211 during the week ending June 11 — down from 25,839 the previous week, according to the DHHS report.
Locally, public health officials reported 155 new infections for a total of 2,566 active cases on Wednesday and no new deaths.
The percentage of all emergency room visits statewide for patients with coronavirus symptoms dropped from 5% to 4% during the week ending June 11, according to the state report.
Another metric that health experts are watching closely is the number of COVID-19 virus particles found in wastewater, which has been shown to be an early indicator of how quickly the virus may spread without relying on individual test results.
In the state’s latest report, 21.9 million coronavirus particles were found in wastewater samples during the week ending June 8 — down from 26.3 million the week prior.
By comparison, 100 million COVID-19 particles were found in wastewater samples in late January during the peak of the omicron surge.
Contact Annette Ayres at 336-908-4037. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/newly-reported-covid-19-cases-declining-as-guilford-hospital-admissions-increase/article_de291e1a-ece9-11ec-8e1c-5bed60f7ce9a.html | 2022-06-16T01:14:28 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/newly-reported-covid-19-cases-declining-as-guilford-hospital-admissions-increase/article_de291e1a-ece9-11ec-8e1c-5bed60f7ce9a.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Buoy Beer Company's popular brewery in Astoria is closed until further notice after its roof collapsed and part of the original building caved in Tuesday evening. The company is now trying to figure out how to keep its employees working.
"We are working on plans to keep our entire team working and figure out ways to get back to brewing, as our brewhouse and fermentation facility has not been affected," David Kroening, president of Buoy Beer Company, said in a statement Wednesday.
The damaged building housed Buoy Beer's restaurant, small batch brewery, several brewing tanks and its canning line. The facility was closed and unoccupied at the time of the collapse and no one was hurt, according to officials.
By Wednesday, the building was fenced off to the public and city manager Brett Estes said it's been deemed unsafe to occupy.
"We will continue to work with the City of Astoria officials and other professionals to inspect things more thoroughly as we figure out the next steps," the company's statement said.
Buoy Beer's brewery, located on the water near the mouth of the Columbia River, has established itself as a staple for locals and tourists alike.
"It's also one of my favorite places to eat," said Astoria resident Kevin Hudson. "It's really sad to see it like this though. One of my friends actually works there. I don't think they're having anyone work there right now."
The company said it will likely take some time to meet with city officials and figure out what needs to be done to move forward.
"We are humbled by the overwhelming support from our local community as well as our industry friends," the company's statement said. "We feel lucky to live and work in this place and in an industry like ours. Thank you for all your kindness while we navigate this situation."
Buoy Beer's sister companies, Pilot House Distilling and River Barrel Distribution, were unaffected by the collapse and will continue to operate as normal. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/buoy-beer-closed-indefinitely-after-collapse/283-a1f58c52-4ee2-4f36-9b86-cdce79a68480 | 2022-06-16T01:16:06 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/buoy-beer-closed-indefinitely-after-collapse/283-a1f58c52-4ee2-4f36-9b86-cdce79a68480 |
What you need to know about Delaware plastic bag ban changes
A statewide plastic bag ban passed by the Delaware General Assembly in 2019 and expanded in 2021, takes effect July 1.
In a reminder to shoppers, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control noted retail stores in Delaware except restaurants will no longer provide plastic bags at checkout.
”Prior to the enactment of this law in 2019, it was estimated that each Delawarean used approximately 434 plastic bags each year, many of which wound up as waste in our landfills,” said Shawn M. Garvin, the department secretary.
An updated plastic bag ban expands it to include all retail stores, with restaurants again the exception regardless of size, and bans the distribution or sale of all plastic film carryout bags at checkout.
The department also encourages the use of the cloth or fabric bags brought by customers to businesses where they shop.
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“By realigning the legislation to further limit the use of film carryout bags, we are reducing waste that all too often ends up along on our roadway, in our waterways and shorelines — all detrimental to our environment including wildlife and marine creatures,” Garvin said.
What shoppers need to know
Despite businesses moving away from plastic bags, consumers can follow simple tips by the department after the law takes effect.
Among them are telling shoppers:
- Reusable bags should be washed or cleaned after each use by turning them inside out and wiping them down with a cleaning agent or disinfectant.
- Retail stores that continue to provide exempt bags are required to maintain an At-Store Recycling program for plastic and film bags, including cereal box liners, newspaper sleeves, and single-use produce or meat and fresh seafood bags.
- The department's Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances also reminds Delawareans that plastic bags should never be placed in the bins that are part of the state’s curbside recycling program.
Bags can be returned to the stores to be properly recycled.
Background:Plastic bag ban: How Delaware is moving closer to tougher restrictions
Loopholes:Why environmentalists want Delaware to ban all plastic shopping bags and charge for paper ones
Under Delaware’s 2019 plastic bag ban, the law allowed 2.25 millimeter-thick plastic film bags to be considered reusable. However, last June, the legislature enhanced the state’s plastic bag ban to include all plastic film carryout bags regardless of thickness.
Starting July 1, retailers can choose to offer paper bags, or reusable bags made from cloth or other durable fabric with stitched handles. The law also allows retail stores to charge customers for these bags at checkout.
The plastic problem
State data indicates residents use about 2,400 tons of plastic bags each year which is on par with national trends.
The Environmental Protection Agency noted in 2018, plastics generation was 35.7 million tons in the United States, which was 12.2 percent of municipal solid waste generation.
Nationwide, landfills received an average of 27 million tons of plastic, making it 18.5% of all municipal waste sent there.
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When those plastic bags get into waterways and then the ocean, they become even more dangerous. Data from environmental organizations in 2022 found more than 100,000 marine animals die from plastic bag pollution annually, and over 1 million seabirds die from pollution related to plastic annually.
The United States, alone, is responsible for more than 300 billion plastic bags entering the ocean every year. Between 60% to 95% of the waste currently in the ocean is believed to be plastics.
The majority of seabirds and sea turtles in oceans have plastic in their stomach from thinking it is food.
Consumers and retailers can find more information about the enhanced plastic bag ban at the state information website. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2022/06/15/delawares-tighter-plastic-bag-ban-takes-effect-july-1-2022/7483405001/ | 2022-06-16T01:17:26 | 1 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/delaware/2022/06/15/delawares-tighter-plastic-bag-ban-takes-effect-july-1-2022/7483405001/ |
The heat wave continues in Northwest Indiana and Cook County with a welcomed cool-down at the end of the week. To alleviate residents' suffering amidst high temps, Region communities have offered cooling centers and even free pool time.
A hazardous weather outlook was issued warning of dangerous heat and humidity that persisted from Tuesday until 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Meteorologists predict an overnight thunderstorm that is forming across eastern Iowa will move toward northwestern Illinois, with the potential to sweep across Northwest Indiana around 11 p.m. Wednesday.
Winds could get up to 65 mph with the potential to cause damage to structures, trees and outdoor objects, with a limited tornado risk west of Interstate 39. The U.S. Coast Guard advised individuals to stay out of Lake Michigan as the storms are set to move east across the lake Wednesday evening into Thursday.
“We urge all mariners to exercise extreme caution and prudence throughout the duration of this storm,” said U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Donald Montoro, commander of Sector Lake Michigan. “Only go out on the water if absolutely necessary. Always wear your life jacket, ensure you have a working marine radio tuned to channel 16 and that you tell a family member or friend where and when you will be on the water.”
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Peak heat index temperatures ranged from 100 to 110 degrees during this week's heat wave. Wednesday brought temperatures with a heat index of up to 107 degrees; however Thursday will see temperatures in the low 90s.
An air quality action alert was in effect until midnight Wednesday due to ozone layers being at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups.
"While most won’t be impacted by these levels of ozone, those with heart and lung conditions in particular should try and spend the majority of the day indoors and not do anything strenuous if they do venture outside," Times Media Co. Chief Meteorologist Matt Holiner said.
Individuals should take extra precautions if spending time in the heat by drinking plenty of fluids and taking shelter in air-conditioned or shaded areas when able to. Children and pets should not be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstances.
Residents should check on elderly neighbors and exercise extra caution for those vulnerable to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, such as children. Those with pets should also limit their time outdoors and provide extra water and shade.
To give residents relief, the Lake Station Park Department Pool was temporarily free to the public on Wednesday. Lake Station City Hall at 1969 Central Ave. was also offered as a cooling center with air conditioning, water and seating.
In Hobart, cooling centers are open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hobart Branch of the Lake County Library at 100 Main St. and the PCC Meeting Room at 705 East Fourth St. Residents over 55 years old can go to the Maria Reiner Center at 705 East Fourth Street.
In Merrillville, residents can visit Merrillville Town Hall at 7820 Broadway and the Community Center at 6600 Broadway to cool off.
In Gary, three cooling centers are open when temperatures reach 88 degrees or higher. Individuals can cool off from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ambridge Mann Pavilion at 2822 West Fourth Ave or go to the Calumet Township office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 1900 West 41st Ave. Brother's Keeper is also offering its facilities as a cooling center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In Hammond, cooling centers are in operation 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jean Shepherd Community Center at 3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive, the Lost Marsh Club House at 1001 129th St. and the Hammond Civic Center at 5825 Sohl Ave.
In Whiting, the Whiting Public Library at 1735 Oliver Street and the Whiting YMCA at 1938 Clark Street are serving as cooling centers.
In Valparaiso, the three cooling centers include the Valparaiso Family YMCA at 1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive, the Banta Senior Center at 605 Beech St. and the Porter County Public Library at 103 Jefferson St.
Michigan City is offering cooling centers from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. at the Michigan Fire and Training Center at 2510 East Michigan Boulevard and the Michigan City Police Department at 1201 East Michigan Boulevard.
Residents can look forward to a more tolerable weekend with the help of a cool front blowing through in the middle of the week, Holiner said.
"This will push our temperatures back down to around 90 degrees for Thursday and drop the humidity, so no more heat advisories or warnings are expected," he said. "Temperatures will continue to drop into the weekend with very pleasant conditions expected by Saturday. Highs will only be in the upper 70s and dry." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/watch-now-high-temps-to-continue-with-weekend-cool-down-overnight-storms-possible/article_617c7195-2423-5ba3-ad8a-d796b960ded7.html | 2022-06-16T01:22:05 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/watch-now-high-temps-to-continue-with-weekend-cool-down-overnight-storms-possible/article_617c7195-2423-5ba3-ad8a-d796b960ded7.html |
CAPE MAY — Gov. Phil Murphy attended a Democratic fundraiser Wednesday at the Chalfonte Hotel, planting a flag deep in heavily Republican Cape May County.
The event included appearances by several local Democratic candidates on the ballot in November, including Tim Alexander, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd; Julia Hankerson, the nominee for the Cape May County Board of Commissioners; and Melisha Anderson-Ruiz, who is challenging Republican incumbent Jim Norris for a seat on the Middle Township Committee.
This is the first time that three Black candidates have been on the ballot at the same time in Cape May County, Hankerson told the crowd at the Chalfonte.
State Democratic chairman LeRoy James also spoke at the event, which culminated with Murphy’s comments from the lawn, with those attending gathered on the porch of the historic hotel.
Along with the other speakers, Murphy spoke about protecting abortion rights, gun safety and protections for the LGBTQ community, along with ensuring voting rights and protecting the environment.
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“We are on the right side of history. We are the party that shares those values,” Murphy said.
Two million New Jersey property taxpayers and renters will get a tax break worth up to $1,500. That's under a deal Gov. Phil Murphy and fellow Democrats in the Legislature unveiled on Wednesday. The $2 billion program comes thanks to flush state coffers. Murphy says it amounts to lowering the roughly $9,300 average property tax bill to $7,800, a level not seen in more than a decade. Murphy, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and Senate President Nicholas Scutari spoke alongside one another in South Brunswick and said part of their deal includes an agreement to continue the program in the future, meaning it won’t offer relief for only a single year. It’s unclear for how long the program would continue.
He also mentioned that on this visit, everyone who waved to him used all five fingers, a reference to the sometimes-frosty reception he has received in the county, which has been a GOP stronghold since just after the Civil War.
There are a handful of elected Democrats in the county — most of them were at the Chalfonte — but Republicans have a huge advantage in the numbers of registered voters, with more than 32,000 Republicans to fewer than 19,000 Democrats, along with about 24,000 voters who are not declared.
While there are several Democratic candidates for office, there are more seats in which Republican incumbents will go unchallenged this year at the municipal and county levels.
Murphy and other speakers praised Cape May County’s new Democratic leader, attorney Dan Kurkowski. He took over the party leadership earlier this year.
Kurkowski said with hard work and organization, the party can change things in Cape May County.
“I want to be the pebble that’s tossed in the water to create a blue wave, and I want that wave to begin right here in Cape May County,” Kurkowski said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/murphy-stumps-for-cape-may-county-democrats/article_e9c287de-ed07-11ec-b46b-0b4f2f93ae5a.html | 2022-06-16T01:26:23 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/murphy-stumps-for-cape-may-county-democrats/article_e9c287de-ed07-11ec-b46b-0b4f2f93ae5a.html |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There were no air traffic controllers that showed up to work at the tower at Sacramento Executive Airport on Tuesday, June 14.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), air traffic controllers "provide a vital public service to guide pilots, their planes, and 2.7 million daily passengers from taxi to takeoff, through the air, and back safely on the ground".
It's an important job, but aviation businesses are seeing air traffic controller shortages, both locally and nationally.
At Sacramento Executive Airport, the operation tower is open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and usually, there are about two to three people staffing the control tower.
However, most people who use Sacramento Executive Airport are fine without a controller, Scott Johnston, spokesperson for Sacramento County Department of Airports, told ABC10.
The only time air traffic is impacted when there are no controllers on duty is when pilots want to do certain things or practice, which typically requires an air traffic controller.
Johnston also described an air traffic controller as just an extra set of eyes, meaning they don't really impact people individually. It is more of a nationwide staffing shortage at non-federally staffed airports.
Last year, many flights were canceled due to staffing shortages at airports. There was a variety of reasons for these staffing shortages such as employees contracting COVID-19 and low staffing on pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers.
This local staffing problem has slowly become part of a nationwide staffing shortage, and local airports like Sacramento Executive Airport are being impacted.
ABC10 reached out to Serco, the company that runs the air traffic control tower at Sacramento Executive Airport. The inquiry was not immediately returned.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.
The desert plant is known for its unique appearance, with spiky leaves on the end of its branches, is found in the national park that bears its name about 130 miles (209 kilometers) east of Los Angeles and through a stretch of desert up to Death Valley National Park. There are two types of trees, the eastern and western, but only the western is up for consideration.
The California Fish & Game Commission is taking public comment Wednesday on the issue. A vote is expected following the comment period but could take place Thursday. If the tree is listed as a threatened species, killing one would require special approval from the state.
The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned in 2019 to have the western Joshua tree listed as threatened, saying hotter temperatures and more intense periods of drought fueled by climate change will make it harder for the species to survive through the end of the century. It also argued wildfires and development threats harm the trees' ability to live and reproduce.
The state's ongoing drought, which scientists say is part of the worst megadrought in 1,200 years, is likely harming the trees' ability to survive, said Brendan Cummings, the Center for Biological Diversity's conservation director.
"We're likely witnessing a single large scale mortality event right now," he told the commission.
But the California Department of Fish & Wildlife has recommended against listing the species as threatened. The department acknowledged that areas suitable for the western Joshua trees growth is likely to decline due to climate change by 2100. But it said in an April report that the tree remained "abundant and widespread," which lowers the risk of extinction.
"The question is not 'Will climate change be bad for Joshua tree?' The question is, 'How bad will it be, and how quickly?' And the truth is we don't know yet," said Jeb McKay Bjerke, who presented the Department of Fish & Wildlife's recommendation to the commission.
It's unknown how many Joshua trees exist in the state, but it could be anywhere from 4.8 to 9.8 million, he said. It was a "close call" for the department not to recommend listing the species as threatened, he said, and three of five outside peer reviewers who were asked to look at the recommendation by the department disagreed with the conclusion.
About 40% of the Joshua trees in the state are on private land. Many of Wednesday's comments focused on the development of housing and solar projects in the region. Several local and state politicians and union workers said listing the species as threatened would make it harder to move forward with necessary projects, including those that aim to fight climate change by boosting renewable energy.
"We believe these types of projects are the best tools at combating climate change for protecting the western Joshua tree's future," said David Doublet, director of land use planning for San Bernardino County, which has a high concentration of the trees and many solar energy projects.
San Bernardino County, which includes Joshua Tree National Park, recently increased the penalties for illegally removing Joshua trees — a $20,000 fine and six months in jail on the third offense. County Supervisor Dawn Rowe urged the board not to list the species as threatened, saying local and county governments were best poised to set restrictions and respond to illegal removal of the tree.
"We are your partner in conservation and preservation of the species," she said.
But numerous other speakers argued the state has no time to waste in listing the species as threatened as the state faces warmer temperatures and more extreme droughts and fires, all of which can hurt the trees. Kelly Herbinson, executive director of the Mojave Desert Land Trust, said Joshua trees are a "keystone" species of the desert, with other species reliant on its survival.
"Climate change is a threat we haven't had to deal with yet and I get that we're struggling to figure out the best path forward, but it's happening and it's happening now," she told the commission.
In 2019, the federal government designed to list the tree as a protected species.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/california-debates-western-joshua-tree-threatened/103-d8349a92-53fd-4977-bbe8-64047c746675 | 2022-06-16T01:29:14 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/california/california-debates-western-joshua-tree-threatened/103-d8349a92-53fd-4977-bbe8-64047c746675 |
DALLAS — Editor's note: The video published above is a separate WFAA report about Southwest Airlines' efforts to recruit Black pilots through programs at HBCU's.
Love might not be in the air with Southwest Airlines, it seems.
In response to a tongue-and-cheek Twitter jab at competitor American Airlines, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association fired back at its own employer.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines tweeted an article reporting that American Airlines would be bringing back change fees for international flights. In the tweet, Southwest Airlines said "Not our cup of tea, but you do you @americanair."
For context, Southwest Airlines has historically never had change fees. Other major U.S. airlines eliminated change fees when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association then decided to "enter themselves into the chat" as the kids would say nowadays.
"Neither is selling more than 4,000 flights a day in June when you were only staffed for 3,800. But you do you @southwestair," the pilots association tweeted.
WFAA spoke with a Southwest Airlines spokesperson over the phone, who said the average flights sold per day in June was 3,800, not the 4,000 flights referenced in the SAPA tweet.
A spokesperson for the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said when the schedule was posted in February, there were 4,046 flights sold, which had to be later scaled back due to staffing issues. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/southwest-airlines-pilots-association-tweet/287-53a2406e-373a-4fe1-bf24-b4549caf9134 | 2022-06-16T01:29:20 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/southwest-airlines-pilots-association-tweet/287-53a2406e-373a-4fe1-bf24-b4549caf9134 |
STOCKTON, California — The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by three-quarters of a percent, marking its largest rate hike in nearly three decades.
The central bank is ramping up its drive to tighten credit and slow growth with inflation having reached a four-decade high of 8.6%. It's spreading to more areas of the economy and showing no sign of slowing down.
The goal when the Federal Reserve increases interest rates is to lessen the desire to spend which then lowers prices. The biggest impacts are on the housing market, car loans and investments.
"The interest rates are mainly a way of targeting bigger purchases and purchases on durable goods, things like houses, cars. But, for things that are more cost-push inflation driven, things like the groceries or energy costs, it might not have the desired effect," said Sacramento State University Economics Professor Hannah Gabriel.
That's not good news for Stockton restaurant caterer Steve De Parsia, who has been in business since 1977.
"You have to take it day by day and hope your supplies will come in," De Parsia said.
New menus with higher prices just arrived in a box. A large combination pizza now costs $23.50 as opposed to $19.50. It's something he has long tried to hold off on.
"I think it's unfair for our customers because they're really nice, and you really hate to do it," De Parsia said.
As a home healthcare provider traveling from Lathrop to Fremont, Rebecca Knopfer knows all too well the soaring prices at the pump.
"I'm barely making enough money now because of gas to cover everything," Knopfer said.
She said when she goes to shop for groceries, she no longer buys fresh broccoli, but instead, buys it frozen. She also buys more canned food to save money.
At La Mexicana Super, a small grocery store in Stockton's Country Club neighborhood, owner Graciela Cervantes says everything continues to go up.
"If we don't keep up with the prices, we lose because we will not have enough money to purchase the second one," Cervantes said.
Cervantes said she has to purchase small cases of products as opposed to pallets that the bigger stores can buy. It can make having more competitive pricing difficult.
"Customers get angry at me, but what can I say?" Cervantes said.
In announcing its rate hike today, the Federal Reserve also signaled more large rate increases to come that would raise the risk of another recession.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/food-gas-inflation-stockton/103-7f7a4e07-e120-430e-a8d3-e9edd9d661ac | 2022-06-16T01:29:26 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/stockton/food-gas-inflation-stockton/103-7f7a4e07-e120-430e-a8d3-e9edd9d661ac |
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DALLAS — Dallas murders are up from this time last year.
The summer months are traditionally when crime goes up. This year, so far, there are 17 more murders than this same time in 2021.
It has some residents concerned.
Mario Cruz spoke before the Dallas City Council about being shot during a robbery.
"I’m a surviving victim of gun violence in Dallas," said Cruz.
The bullet penetrated his heart.
"My heart stopped three times," he said.
That attack was in 2019 but he says he’s just as worried about violence today as he was three years ago.
"We know there are going to be challenging times. We know we face some challenges," said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
Garcia says in the past 10 years there are more demands on the department.
He says 911 Priority 1 calls have increased by more than 50% since 2012, while the number of officers has decreased by 10%.
"That is a challenge, but again as a police department we have to find a way to do what we can do with what we have," said Garcia.
He says fewer officers is impacting response times.
Since last year response times are up in every category.
The average response time for Priority 1 calls in 2021 was 7.83 minutes. This year, it’s 8.68 minutes.
Priority 2 calls almost doubled from an average of 27.97 minutes to 48.47 minutes. Priority 3 from 109.60 minutes to 242.18 minutes, and Priority 4 from 151 minutes to 306.28 minutes.
Garcia says he is considering creating a civilian unit where civilians can be trained to respond to low-level calls, like property thefts, that aren’t urgent to help with some of those response times.
"So they would alleviate those lower priority type calls to free up officers where we can," said Garcia.
Garcia says he will deploy more officers to apartment complexes where he says more than 27% of homicides are occurring.
He also says if there is a silver lining, it's that violent crime is still down across the city by 2%.
He hopes officers can hold the line through the more violent months of the year. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-homicide-rate-police-response-times-are-up-chief-taking-action/287-498340a9-3ae2-4c12-9455-6d1e1fa1f74b | 2022-06-16T01:34:51 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-homicide-rate-police-response-times-are-up-chief-taking-action/287-498340a9-3ae2-4c12-9455-6d1e1fa1f74b |
TEXAS, USA — Today's Wednesday's Child is medically fragile and lives in another part of Texas. So, instead of having him travel to us, we got creative and did a Zoom call with Darnell and his advocates!
Prepare yourself, 8-year-old Darnell's sweet smile and spirit will melt your heart!
Advocates showed WFAA pictures of Darnell when he was just a baby. Even though he's in the neonatal intensive care unit in the photos, he's smiling and looks adorable.
Darnell entered the foster care system when he was a baby in the hospital. It's also when his attorney ad litem, Doris Berry, met him for the first time.
"The doctor indicated to me that he wouldn't survive 30 days. I've often thought I'd like to go back and find that doctor and say, this is what a good therapeutic foster home can do for these kids," Berry said via a Zoom interview.
Darnell was born with chronic respiratory illness. He's lived in the same foster home his entire life, where he receives around the clock care from dozens of staff members.
"He has about 38 moms, and everyone treats him just like he's their kid," said Tammy Bolin, proudly.
Bolin is Darnell's foster mom. Like his attorney ad litem, Bolin has also known Darnell his entire life.
Although he doesn't speak, Bolin said Darnell communicates in many ways, including with sign language, his energy and with his beautiful smile.
"His laughter is affection. If you listen to him, he's got the best laugh ever," said Bolin.
She said Darnell is thriving.
"His loving nature has really kind of blossomed in the last 2 1/2 years, where he wants to hug and he wants to give you kisses," she said.
"He means so much to all of us. He's got so many mamas and so many daddies. He's part of our family," she said.
Darnell is active. He loves to swing and do what every other child does.
"I want Darnell to have a home that is a loving family, that looks at him as their own, and that he participates in all of their family outings. He goes out to eat, he goes to the park with them. All the things we do with him," she said.
Darnell needs a forever family who can handle his medical needs and who is willing to help him for the rest of his life.
"I would love to see a family that has the patience and the love to take care of a child like this," said Berry.
As his attorney ad litem, Berry is determined to help Darnell find the perfect family who can care for him just as, she says, his foster home family has cared for him all his life.
"He can show a family what love really is," she said.
His foster mom hopes a family with a medical background will step up to adopt him.
"He's going to have to have somebody that's very savvy with medical, like a nurse or doctor, somebody who understands respiratory illness," said Bolin.
Just think about the prognosis Darnell overcame at birth. Doctors said he wouldn't make it past 30 days, and here he is eight years later.
Darnell is a special soul who needs an equally special family.
"I just hope a family that will consider him will see him for what he really is... that he is an awesome, sweet and loving little soul," said Berry.
For more information on how to adopt Darnell, please send all approved home studies to LaQueena Warren at LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov. Please remember to include Darnell's name within the subject line.
If you're not licensed, please visit adoptchildren.org to find out more information on how to become licensed to foster and/or adopt or contact LaQueena Warren at 817-304-1272.
For more Wednesday's Child stories, click here. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-8-year-old-darnell-in-foster-care-needs-adopted/287-f7dda23d-2a59-44ae-b786-504fe92bd87b | 2022-06-16T01:34:57 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-8-year-old-darnell-in-foster-care-needs-adopted/287-f7dda23d-2a59-44ae-b786-504fe92bd87b |
DALLAS — Supporters of Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax rallied at city hall Wednesday.
“We believe that City Manager Broadnax has not been given due process to go through a formalized review,” said Randall Bryant with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Eric Johnson postponed an executive session and special meeting where the Dallas City Council could have decided if they should fire or keep Broadnax. Now, the council will have his annual evaluation on June 23.
“You have 15 folks around that horseshoe to be able to come together and definitely discuss personal matters in the proper setting. So, I think what we have seen today, and what we are seeing as we continue to get information and emails from our public, that they want us to work this problem out for the good of Dallas,” said Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold, District 4.
The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce say they are united in their support for the manager.
“He’s not perfect, there are a lot of issues. These chambers have had a lot of issues for the city manager, but we’ve kept the lines of communication open and we continue to work with the city manager,” said Rene Martinez, Dallas LULAC.
Those in attendance say they know there are some problems Broadnax needs to fix, including the 911 call center, the city’s permitting process and a data breach that compromised city and police files. But, they say there concern is how the mayor publicly came out saying he wanted the manager replaced.
“We are not taking a position on disagreeing with the premise of why we are here. We are just concerned about the process,” said Bryant.
“Right now, what we need is to come together and stop finger-pointing, stop campaigning, because it is that season,” said Arnold.
City council members say there has been a rift between the mayor and Broadnax for months, and the two have not met face-to-face in more than a year.
“We have to figure out how to be able to communicate, how to respect each other, and it needs to start right now,” said Martinez.
The Dallas NAACP and the Black Firefighter Association also issued letters of support.
Although, there are others who have voiced their opposition to Broadnax and say it’s time for a change. The Dallas Fire Fighters Association called for Broadnax to be fired saying he’s not addressed their issues and their worried about the safety of residents.
The Dallas Builders Association, which represents more than 1,100 companies, says Broadnax is not fixing the permitting problem that is costing jobs due to delays in the permitting process.
“The city manager’s sustained inattention to the severity of the problem, lack of empathy for those affected and the failure to consider, let alone implement, reasonable solutions have led us to the conclusion that Dallas needs a respectful yet decisive transition at that position in order to move forward,” said Phil Crone, executive officer.
The council would need a vote of eight members in order to fire Broadnax. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/supporters-rally-in-support-of-dallas-city-manager-tc-broadnax/287-7abd2138-f471-4fee-8ee1-d886646f6aa7 | 2022-06-16T01:35:03 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/supporters-rally-in-support-of-dallas-city-manager-tc-broadnax/287-7abd2138-f471-4fee-8ee1-d886646f6aa7 |
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.wthr.com/article/news/local/47-cats-rescued-from-sweltering-suv-at-minnesota-rest-stop-harris/89-f1e6729e-2195-485b-af04-f5828bb3a543 | 2022-06-16T01:35:57 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/47-cats-rescued-from-sweltering-suv-at-minnesota-rest-stop-harris/89-f1e6729e-2195-485b-af04-f5828bb3a543 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Torrey Lang and his family say it's too hot to be without air conditioning.
He and his family have lived in the Residences on 56th Street Apartments for almost a year. During that time, Lang said their heat and air conditioning have not worked.
"From heat to cold, you know what I'm saying? It feels like we are not winning," said Lang.
Lang said they've reached out to the apartment's maintenance team for help but have not seen any action yet.
A resident shared with 13News an email from the maintenance office that acknowledges how hot it is and says they are working as hard as possible to address all maintenance requests.
But Lang suggests they're not working hard enough.
"If we are all paying all this money, they should come and do our services. If we don't pay our money, they put us out on the street. So if we pay our money, come to fix our equipment," he said.
Lang said the temperature inside their apartment was 89 degrees. He has cancer and he said being forced to live in this condition is extremely uncomfortable.
"It's very hot in there. You see I don't have a shirt on. You have to walk around with no shirt on and constantly wipe your face. It's very irritable," said Lang.
Lang said it feels like they are in a lose-lose situation
"We got fans in the windows. That's not working. It's like you're blowing heat in the house. You take a shower, you get out of the shower, you're still sweating. It's not working out. You have to sit in your car and cut the air on in your car to cool off," said Lang.
He said as temperatures continue to rise this season, something has to change.
"Any hotter, we are going to be in there dead. Ya'll sit in a cool office. Why can't we get cool air in the house?" said Lang.
What other people are reading: | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/east-side-resident-says-apartment-air-conditioning-hasnt-worked-for-a-year-hot-tenant-repair/531-4068f7e4-1fd4-47f6-b096-7bde7aa3f876 | 2022-06-16T01:35:59 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/east-side-resident-says-apartment-air-conditioning-hasnt-worked-for-a-year-hot-tenant-repair/531-4068f7e4-1fd4-47f6-b096-7bde7aa3f876 |
INDIANAPOLIS — Crews have been working around the clock, literally 24 hours a day recently, answering calls to fix broken air conditioners.
Technicians tell 13News one of the most common culprits is the air filter. If it hasn't been replaced in a while, it's dirty and that's going to cause problems.
Thankfully, it's a quick fix. If your AC isn't cooling down your house, check that first and replace it if it's dirty.
It could end up saving you a repair bill.
"Not everybody thinks about it," said Gene Durbin of Summers Plumbing Heating and Cooling. "I don't think about it. It's like, 'What's going on?' and a lot of times we assume the worst and a lot of times, thank heavens, it's not the worst."
Durbin said it pays to exceed the replacement recommendation listed on many filters.
"These one-inch filters usually, some will say three months but we recommend every four to six weeks," Durbin explained.
If the problem is something bigger than a dirty air filter, of course, HVAC techs can fix that. And, If they need to order parts or can't get the work done immediately, Summers in Lafayette has been installing portable window air conditioning units to give customers at least some relief from this heat while they wait.
What other people are reading: | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/experts-say-changing-your-ac-filter-could-save-you-a-service-call-fee-maintenance-cool/531-6e9663f5-5c34-4294-8789-4f79ee0e90c6 | 2022-06-16T01:35:59 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/experts-say-changing-your-ac-filter-could-save-you-a-service-call-fee-maintenance-cool/531-6e9663f5-5c34-4294-8789-4f79ee0e90c6 |
INDIANAPOLIS — First, it was baby formula. Now, our ability to get ahold of tampons is taking a hit.
Customers across the country are reporting tampons have become increasingly hard to find in stores, or found prices are extremely marked up.
In a statement to 13News, a spokesperson with the retailer Walgreens said they had been experiencing some “temporary, brand-specific tampon shortages in certain geographies.”
As Proctor & Gamble, the producer of Tampax, vows to ramp up production, that doesn’t help if you need tampons immediately. We noticed some tampon brands at four major retailers - Walgreens, CVS, Target and Walmart - were unavailable for pickup in a few locations, according to their websites.
13News then checked the online stores of those four major retailers to get an idea of where tampons were available in our local area, and how much it would cost to get delivered.
We found, at most store locations* in Indianapolis, you can still pick up tampons or have them sent out for delivery. Some stores have more supply than others.
Walmart's website says the majority of tampon brands were in stock and available for pickup at the Indianapolis Supercenter. Prices range from $7-$11 plus tax, if you want to pick up.
The average cost of tampons is a little over $6 plus tax, so Walmart's online prices are on par with regular prices.
At Target, online costs ranged from $7.49 to $9.47. However, there were slightly fewer options for in-store pickups than Walmart. Delivery costs $6.99.
At CVS, you'll likely have to pay a little more online.
If I wanted to buy a box of Tampax Pearls today, June 15, I could expect to pay $10.78, plus $5 for shipping.
In-store pick-up was not an option for many brands on the CVS site, and multiple Tampax products were not available for pickup.
Walgreens had the highest number of products that were out of stock and could not be shipped. Prices ranged from $6 to $11 on that site.
On Amazon though, prices are significantly steeper.
Our quick search found one 96-count box of Tampax Pearls will set you back more than $35 dollars. A 36-count box will cost $17.
A box of U By Kotex tampons would costs $59.94, not including shipping.
You'll note the price of those products could be larger because the packs are bigger, but even the regular packs of tampons on Amazon cost anywhere from $23 to $36.
However, Amazon does offer some options for reusable products. If you’re looking for more permanent options, menstrual cups or period underwear may help mitigate some of those recurring costs.
Most cups run between $12 and $32 dollars on Amazon, while underwear costs around $35.
*Editor’s note: We put the 46204 zip code dialed into the online widgets for each retailer’s app. Tampon availability and price could vary depending on your area! | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/where-to-find-tampons-online-amid-ongoing-shortages/531-ecd26fd0-0fa9-49cd-a05c-45e26c4ce899 | 2022-06-16T01:35:59 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/where-to-find-tampons-online-amid-ongoing-shortages/531-ecd26fd0-0fa9-49cd-a05c-45e26c4ce899 |
PHOENIX — Arizona schools are entitled to get their day in court on their claim the state has shorted them by billions of dollars.
In a ruling released Wednesday, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Daniel Martin rejected arguments by state officials and Republican legislative leaders that he has no right to rule on the legality of the formula they use to finance new schools and repairs for existing schools.
Martin said it's clearly within the purview of the courts to determine if the state is complying with the constitutional requirements to maintain a "general and uniform'' school system.
The judge also rejected arguments that he cannot review the claims first filed five years ago because the state has made adjustments to its capital funding system.
"Accepting defendants' arguments based on mootness would preclude courts from ever deciding whether Arizona's capital finance system complies with the constitution,'' Martin wrote.
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"Because a case of this complexity always will span multiple years — and multiple legislative sessions — the Legislature can always pass some new law that nibbles around the edges of the system, and claim that the case is moot and unripe,'' he wrote. "Not surprisingly, Arizona law does not support such a contention.''
There was no immediate comment from legislative leaders.
The lawsuit, filed in 2017 by a coalition of public schools and education organizations, contends lawmakers have been shorting schools each year for the capital funds to which state law says they are entitled.
The cumulative loss to schools from failure of legislators to obey the funding formula is now close to $6 billion, Danny Adelman of the Center for Law in the Public Interest, one of the plaintiffs' attorneys, said Wednesday.
The issue's roots date back to 1994.
Prior to then, construction of new schools and needed repairs were presumed to be solely the responsibility of local districts. But in a historic ruling that year, the Arizona Supreme Court said that created gross inequities and left some schools without adequate facilities.
"Some districts have schoolhouses that are unsafe, unhealthy, and in violation of building, fire and safety codes,'' the justices said, noting there were schools without libraries, laboratories or gymnasiums. "But in other districts, there are schools with indoor swimming pools, a domed stadium, science laboratories, television studios, well-stocked libraries, satellite dishes and extensive computer systems.''
The justices said that ran afoul of the constitutional obligation for a general and uniform school system.
After several more rulings, state lawmakers eventually created a School Facilities Board to come up with minimum guidelines and created a system to finance new schools as needed as well as to provide $200 million a year for upkeep.
However, lawmakers have not fully funded that formula for years, adopting a more year-by-year approach of having districts seek funds.
The result, according to challengers, has been a shortage of funds to pay not only for repairs but for other needs ranging from school buses to textbooks. They said that forces school districts to use locally raised funds — assuming voters are willing to go along — to pay for needs the Supreme Court concluded are a state responsibility.
Josh Bendor, another attorney representing the schools, said Wednesday that adds to the disparities the high court found illegal.
He said some districts have more property wealth than others. That means adding $1 to the local property tax in a rich district raises far more than the same levy in a property-poor district.
Put another way, Bendor said, people in poor districts have to raise their tax rates by three or four times as much as those in rich districts to raise the same amount of money.
No date has been set for a trial.
Howard Fischer is a veteran journalist who has been reporting since 1970 and covering state politics and the Legislature since 1982. Follow him on Twitter at @azcapmedia or email azcapmedia@gmail.com. | https://tucson.com/news/local/lawsuit-vs-az-funding-formula-for-school-construction-can-go-to-trial/article_0ea5f176-ecfe-11ec-9b06-9faa21ad01c6.html | 2022-06-16T01:42:01 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/lawsuit-vs-az-funding-formula-for-school-construction-can-go-to-trial/article_0ea5f176-ecfe-11ec-9b06-9faa21ad01c6.html |
Tucson officials hope newly announced federal health guidelines for levels of PFAS contamination in drinking water will speed the flow of federal money to this area for what they say is a massive groundwater cleanup job that will cost well into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
City officials were already planning to apply for federal money for some cleanup of PFAS-tainted wells on the northwest side and in the city's reclaimed water system.
Local officials also say they hope the tighter EPA standards will free up federal money from the Air Force and the Air National Guard to clean up longstanding pollution of groundwater in midtown, north of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, and an Air National Guard base adjoining Tucson International Airport on the south side.
"Today’s announcement really underscores the urgency and need for responsible parties here in Tucson, the manufacturers of PFAS and the Department of Defense, to step up and help us remediate PFAS contamination that they contributed to water sources in Tucson," Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said Wednesday.
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"I’m glad the city of Tucson and Tucson Water for years now have led the nation in having the most stringent operational targets (for PFAS levels in drinking water)," Romero said, adding, "I would say we have one of the most stringent operational targets of any water utility in the nation."
EPA tightens health guidelines
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it is drastically tightening up health advisory guidelines for lifetime exposure to two PFAS compounds that have increasingly turned up in drinking water supplies in Tucson and nationally.
Since 2016, EPA has recommended that people be exposed over their lifetimes to no higher levels of the compounds known as PFOA and PFOS than 70 parts per trillion in drinking water. On Wednesday, EPA slashed recommended maximum levels to .0004 parts per trillion for PFOA and .002 parts per trillion for PFOS.
Equipment owned by Tucson Water and many utilities and state and federal agencies around the country isn't capable of detecting concentrations that low in drinking water, local and national officials say. That means EPA's new guidelines really mean that no measurable levels of these compounds are acceptable in drinking water.
Tucson Water had already set its own, much lower health advisory level of 18 parts per trillion for both PFAS compounds. But in reality, it was shutting off all city wells found with any PFAS contamination, utility officials have said.
To find PFAS compounds in drinking water, Tucson Water uses EPA laboratory methods that can detect nothing lower than 2 parts per trillion PFAS concentrations, the utility said in a statement Wednesday.
The city has closed 25 PFAS-tainted wells north of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, north of the Air National Guard base and on the far northwest side in the Marana area.
“However, we continuously sample across our system and we will review our past data to ensure any active wells that may have detectible levels of PFOA and PFOS are removed from active service,” Tucson Water said.
PFAS is an abbreviation for a group of commonly used, human-made chemicals known as perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances that are very persistent in the environment and the human body, meaning they don’t break down easily and are known as "forever chemicals."
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The Air National Guard has acknowledged that it, like many other military departments around the U.S., used PFAS compounds regularly in firefighting foam nationally starting in 1970. In 2019, an Air National Guard spokesman told the Star the base had gradually stopped using firefighting foam containing PFAS over the previous 2½ years.
Tucson already plans to seek $133 million in federal grants to design treatment systems for PFAS contamination of wells on the northwest side and in its reclaimed water system. But the total cost of an entire PFAS cleanup from the city's well system will run well into the hundreds of millions of dollars, said Romero and Tucson Water Director John Kmiec.
Due to last year’s congressional approval of a $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the federal government is already sending money for PFAS cleanup in the state, Romero said. The city is preparing proposals for grants of $61 million and $72 million, respectively, to design treatment systems for the northwest side and some of the city’s reclaimed water.
Those applications are targeted at the state’s Water Infrastructure Financing Authority, and “we’ve been working with them for months to make sure we have good applications,” Kmiec said Wednesday.
Romero said the federal Defense Department budget now contains money for environmental cleanup and that city officials will keep lobbying Arizona’s congressional delegation to pressure the department to come up with cleanup funds for the Tucson area as soon as possible.
“I’ve been saying since we first started discussing this that Tucsonans should not be left holding the bag” for cleanup costs, the mayor said.
The Defense Department has used the 70 part per trillion advisory level as a threshold for starting cleanup action of PFAS-tainted wells, said Tucson Water and Councilman Steve Kozachik, the most outspoken council member on the PFAS issue. Now, with the stricter health advisory, the department should change its scope for a Tucson cleanup, the utility and Kozachik said Wednesday.
“D-M is hiding behind the 70 part per trillion advisory level. They can’t do that anymore," Kozachik said.
Davis-Monthan and Air National Guard officials didn't immediately respond to Star requests to comment on the impacts of EPA's new health advisory on cleanup work. They started work last fall on investigations of the contamination that were to be finished in 2024, but city officials have said they won't accept waiting that long for cleanups to start.
Contact Tony Davis at 520-349-0350 or tdavis@tucson.com. Follow Davis on Twitter@tonydavis987. | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-officials-hope-new-epa-guidelines-speed-groundwater-cleanup/article_8f9a169e-ece1-11ec-bcff-5335eb0176fd.html | 2022-06-16T01:42:04 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/tucson-officials-hope-new-epa-guidelines-speed-groundwater-cleanup/article_8f9a169e-ece1-11ec-bcff-5335eb0176fd.html |
DALLAS — Dallas murders are up from this time last year.
The summer months are traditionally when crime goes up. This year, so far, there are 17 more murders than this same time in 2021.
It has some residents concerned.
Mario Cruz spoke before the Dallas City Council about being shot during a robbery.
"I’m a surviving victim of gun violence in Dallas," said Cruz.
The bullet penetrated his heart.
"My heart stopped three times," he said.
That attack was in 2019 but he says he’s just as worried about violence today as he was three years ago.
"We know there are going to be challenging times. We know we face some challenges," said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
Garcia says in the past 10 years there are more demands on the department.
He says 911 Priority 1 calls have increased by more than 50% since 2012, while the number of officers has decreased by 10%.
"That is a challenge, but again as a police department we have to find a way to do what we can do with what we have," said Garcia.
He says fewer officers is impacting response times.
Since last year response times are up in every category.
The average response time for Priority 1 calls in 2021 was 7.83 minutes. This year, it’s 8.68 minutes.
Priority 2 calls almost doubled from an average of 27.97 minutes to 48.47 minutes. Priority 3 from 109.60 minutes to 242.18 minutes, and Priority 4 from 151 minutes to 306.28 minutes.
Garcia says he is considering creating a civilian unit where civilians can be trained to respond to low-level calls, like property thefts, that aren’t urgent to help with some of those response times.
"So they would alleviate those lower priority type calls to free up officers where we can," said Garcia.
Garcia says he will deploy more officers to apartment complexes where he says more than 27% of homicides are occurring.
He also says if there is a silver lining, it's that violent crime is still down across the city by 2%.
He hopes officers can hold the line through the more violent months of the year. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dallas-homicide-rate-police-response-times-are-up-chief-taking-action/287-498340a9-3ae2-4c12-9455-6d1e1fa1f74b | 2022-06-16T01:46:38 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dallas-homicide-rate-police-response-times-are-up-chief-taking-action/287-498340a9-3ae2-4c12-9455-6d1e1fa1f74b |
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas — First responders searched tirelessly Tuesday night to rescue abandoned twin infants who officials say were left alone by their mother who crashed her vehicle while intoxicated on a dead-end road off Interstate 20 near Marshall.
Officials said one baby was found inside the crashed vehicle, while the other was found alone in the woman's home after hours of combing through the woods.
“It could have been much worse,” Harrison County Sheriff B.J. Fletcher said, noting that both babies are now safe in Child Protective Services custody.
Fantasia Martinez, 26, of Marshall, was booked into the Harrison County Jail, where she is charged with two counts of abandonment/endangerment of a child imminent danger/bodily injury, driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, escape and resisting arrest/transport.
Fletcher said someone called saying a woman, who was later identified as Martinez, was acting erratic and running into traffic in the eastbound lanes of I-20 at mile marker 619. She appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and possibly narcotics.
When deputies apprehended her, Martinez said she was driving her vehicle when it broke down and both of her kids were still in the car.
A deputy found the vehicle at the end of Buck Sherrod Road south of I-20 with the engine still running and an infant in the backseat, Fletcher said. The car came to a rest in front of a tree and a window had to be broken to get the child out.
Fletcher said Martinez escaped custody and a deputy had to divert attention from the baby to physically detain her. Once again in custody, she began talking about a second child, who officials realized was missing possibly in the woods.
“Obviously when you're looking for people, there's a heightened concern. But as any first responder or any person you know, will tell you when it's a child, it's different. Especially a 6-month-old child because they're helpless,” Fletcher said. “You know, if you don't find them, they're completely helpless. Our fear was that they were in the woods.”
Roughly 60 first responders, including the sheriff's office, Marshall Fire Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and local emergency service district representatives, were deployed to search for the child.
One of the deputies had to be treated for heat exhaustion at the scene.
“He just refused to quit,” Fletcher said, adding the deputy has since recovered.
Fletcher said they got in touch with Martinez’s mother, who lives in Florida, and she confirmed Martinez does have two babies. Investigators received an address that Martinez recently moved to and close to the search area.
Officials then went to Martinez’s home, where through the window an officer saw a car seat. No one appeared to be at the residence. After entering the home, the second baby was found in the car seat on a coffee table around midnight Wednesday, Fletcher said.
Both children were found to be uninjured. The babies had their diapers changed and were given to CPS.
Fletcher said the twins are in a safer environment now and he hopes Martinez will seek help to provide a better life for her children.
“But in the meantime, CPS will assure that they're taken care of and safe,” he said.
Fletcher added investigators are working to determine how long both babies were alone. Martinez could be facing further charges from DPS.
DPS will conduct a blood test to determine what substance caused Martinez's intoxication, Fletcher said.
"Thank you to the deputies, DPS, ESDs, and Marshall Fire Department for their efforts in locating these children," Fletcher said. "It is heartbreaking to know that some children have to live in these conditions, but I am glad no lives were lost." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/east-texas-woman-abandoned-infant-twins-after-crashing-vehicle-on-i-20/501-be62964b-728f-4593-942f-b96797afc1d9 | 2022-06-16T01:46:44 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/east-texas-woman-abandoned-infant-twins-after-crashing-vehicle-on-i-20/501-be62964b-728f-4593-942f-b96797afc1d9 |
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth teenager is hoping for a good turnout for her fundraiser to benefit the survivors and victims' families of the mass shooting in Uvalde.
The fundraiser centers around people who love to ride horses, but everyone is invited to join in.
Almost every day you can find 14-year-old Brooklyn Ragan tending to or riding one of her two horses. When you see them having so much fun, you would never know that Brooklyn has been through a lot in her young life.
Her biggest triumph is surviving being bullied at school at the age of 9, which almost cost her everything.
"They bullied me into wanting to commit suicide," said Ragan. "And it was a really hard time for me. I was only 9 years old. I felt like I had no one. I felt like I was alone."
But the loneliness went away thanks to her horses.
Now, she advocates against bullying to stop teen suicides using her own hurt and pain. After the painful mass shooting in Uvalde, Brooklyn wants to help their hurt.
Ragan said, "All those friends of the children that passed away, just everything. It makes me hurt for them. And I just want to help in any way I can."
Ragan's way of helping started with a conversation with her mother about organizing a barrel racing contest on June 26 to raise money.
The two started strategizing, and the more they worked on the idea, the more it became a reality. They've even recruited sponsors for the event to help with prizes and giveaways.
Ragan also hopes it's an event that others who want to help will attend, especially if they, too, have been challenged by tragedy.
"It's just it's scary knowing that this can happen," said Ragan.
The barrel racing contest will take place at NTHRSA ARENA at 6229 Windy Ryon Way in Saginaw, Texas on June 26, 2022, with events like "Church in the Dirt" starting at 10 a.m.
There are barrel racing contests for all levels for both youth and adults. Ragan has also included non-barrel events to attract those people who don't ride horses but still want to be part of the fundraiser for Uvalde.
The sponsors include the North Texas High School Rodeo Association, the National Barrel Horse Association, WE Consignment & Training, and On The Square Trading Company.
Ragan said, "You can do a stick horse race. And we did something fun for the kids. Or we are taking donations to put because all the money that we have from this race, we are sending back to the Uvalde victims and for their memorial and stuff like that."
The barrel racing contest is the biggest task the 14-year-old has ever taken on, past her campaign to speak up for young people who suffer from bullying and might contemplate self-harm.
Ragan said, "I love helping people in any way I can." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-teenager-barrel-racing-contest-raise-funds-uvalde/287-e520bfa7-ec98-4150-b3bd-d51b8d7339fc | 2022-06-16T01:46:50 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-teenager-barrel-racing-contest-raise-funds-uvalde/287-e520bfa7-ec98-4150-b3bd-d51b8d7339fc |
AUSTIN, Texas — City crews are hoping to keep toxic algae on Lady Bird Lake from spreading this summer.
A barge with the Austin Watershed Protection Department was out on Lady Bird Lake near Festival Beach Park on Wednesday using what's called Phoslock, a chemically modified clay compound, as a preventative measure against toxins.
"Promote growth of desired algae and prevent and use the growth of less-desired algae,” said Brent Bellinger with the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department on the goal of the operation.
He said that on May 30, water samples on Red Bud Isle tested positive for toxins. They used Phoslock – the same thing they used on Wednesday at Festival Beach Park. May was not only time we there have been toxins in Lady Bird Lake; it also happened in 2019.
"A number of dogs passed after swimming in the Arboretum and at Red Bud Isle. When we sampled algae that was present, we found the presence of this neurotoxin and we put up signage closed some of the park for 2019," said Bellinger.
Bellinger said you have to swallow the algae in order to get the toxin exposure.
Bellinger said the water now meets contact recreation standards so people can paddleboard.
In general, Bellinger always encourages you keep your pets away from plants by the water, because algae usually occurs near the shore.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio authorities are parsing through contradicting stories to try and figure out what happened between two drivers on I-10 Wednesday morning, when an apparent chase resulted in a scene of smashed-up cars and one arrest.
The first account belongs to a father and his 16-year-old son, who alleged to KENS 5 that their daily commute to work was interrupted by gunfire around 9 a.m.
“He just passed us up and shot at us and kept going,” said the father, Rey Venegas, who admitted that he started chasing the man, driving a dark-colored SUV.
“I had to make sure this guy got off the road because," Venegas added. "I mean, (that's) the way things are going, right? I mean, people killing for no reason, you know? So I chased them and this is where we end up."
The chase ended at South Flores and Bank Street near downtown, where Venegas said he rammed into the back of the alleged shooter's SUV at the stop sign.
“He did brake-check me though, like he was trying to make me stop," he said. "So I rear-ended him."
The impact, SAPD officials later said, launched the SUV into the intersection, smashing into multiple cars.
That’s when the alleged gunman abandoned his vehicle and took off running.
Police say officers caught up with him shortly after, and discovered the man was hiding a 9-mm handgun in the waistband of his pants. According to SAPD, that unidentified man told officers a different story, saying he was running from Venegas in fear for his life.
Police haven't determined how many shots were actually fired at the start of the altercation, if any, and authorities told KENS 5 they didn't see visible bullet holes in Venegas' truck.
The man, who was wanted on a pair of felony warrants, was nonetheless taken into custody. SAPD says he's been charged with deadly conduct, fleeing and evading, and failure to stop and render aid.
Meanwhile, Venegas continues to say there was a shooting, and that it was completely random.
“They say road rage, but we were driving fine. I'm not even in a passing lane, you know? So where it all came from, I don't know."
SAPD says following someone in a road-rage situation is never a good idea. Instead, they recommend victims in such situations should note the license plate number before stopping and calling police. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/san-antonio-car-crash-sapd-wednesday/273-afbec0f7-6a7e-4daf-ac76-dc7c5c03bd7d | 2022-06-16T01:47:03 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/san-antonio-car-crash-sapd-wednesday/273-afbec0f7-6a7e-4daf-ac76-dc7c5c03bd7d |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Buoy Beer Company's popular brewery in Astoria is closed until further notice after its roof collapsed and part of the original building caved in Tuesday evening. The company is now trying to figure out how to keep its employees working.
"We are working on plans to keep our entire team working and figure out ways to get back to brewing, as our brewhouse and fermentation facility has not been affected," David Kroening, president of Buoy Beer Company, said in a statement Wednesday.
The damaged building housed Buoy Beer's restaurant, small batch brewery, several brewing tanks and its canning line. The facility was closed and unoccupied at the time of the collapse and no one was hurt, according to officials.
By Wednesday, the building was fenced off to the public and city manager Brett Estes said it's been deemed unsafe to occupy.
"We will continue to work with the City of Astoria officials and other professionals to inspect things more thoroughly as we figure out the next steps," the company's statement said.
Buoy Beer's brewery, located on the water near the mouth of the Columbia River, has established itself as a staple for locals and tourists alike.
"It's also one of my favorite places to eat," said Astoria resident Kevin Hudson. "It's really sad to see it like this though. One of my friends actually works there. I don't think they're having anyone work there right now."
The company said it will likely take some time to meet with city officials and figure out what needs to be done to move forward.
"We are humbled by the overwhelming support from our local community as well as our industry friends," the company's statement said. "We feel lucky to live and work in this place and in an industry like ours. Thank you for all your kindness while we navigate this situation."
Buoy Beer's sister companies, Pilot House Distilling and River Barrel Distribution, were unaffected by the collapse and will continue to operate as normal. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/buoy-beer-closed-indefinitely-after-collapse/283-a1f58c52-4ee2-4f36-9b86-cdce79a68480 | 2022-06-16T01:52:07 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/buoy-beer-closed-indefinitely-after-collapse/283-a1f58c52-4ee2-4f36-9b86-cdce79a68480 |
EUGENE, Ore. — In one month, Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus will play host to some of the world's best track and field athletes competing in the World Athletics Championships.
It's the first time the event has ever been hosted in the United States, and arguably one of the biggest sports events Oregon has ever hosted. About 2,000 athletes representing more than 200 countries will compete.
So how did Eugene — with its solid reputation as "TrackTown USA," but home to just 170,000 residents — end up the host city for a massive international event? Great facilities, name recognition — and a lot of lobbying.
The recently-renovated Hayward Field certainly plays a big role. It's widely considered to be the best track and field stadium in the United States, and underwent a massive renovation that was completed in 2020. The World Athletics Championships website calls it "the ultimate track and field experience."
"I have to believe it all revolves around Hayward field. The magic and history of Hayward Field. This is truly where track and field started. It is the heart and soul of track and field across the United States," Oregon Gov. Kate Brown said.
Gov. Brown has supported the effort to bring the world championships to Eugene since before she was governor. The effort started years ago, under then-Gov. John Kitzhaber.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reported it began when Vin Lananna, the legendary track coach at the U of O, attended the championships in Daegu, South Korea, and thought Eugene would make a fine host. In 2014, Lananna put together a proposal to hold the games in Eugene in 2019 and lobbied the federation responsible for choosing a host city.
The 2019 championships were awarded to Doha, Qatar. According to The Oregonian, Lananna was not deterred, and in 2015 flew to China to again lobby for Eugene.
It worked.
With no formal bid process, Eugene landed the event for 2021, which was moved to 2022 when the Tokyo Olympics were delayed by the pandemic.
Now, a team is working to make sure it's ready for the huge event.
"Things are getting ready, things are being built already in Hayward Field. People can see the construction starting for the World Championships overlay and infrastructure. We’ve got our team on board. We’ve been recruiting heavily in the last few weeks and months – but we have a really great strong team on board ready to deliver," said Sarah Massey, the CEO of the organizing group called Oregon22.
Oregon tourism leaders are thrilled at the prospect of thousands of out-of-towners.
"The impact of the World Athletics Championships really cannot be overstated. This is the most prestigious track and field event that happens in the world," said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. "It's one of the largest sporting events that happens on a global stage. It's perhaps only surpassed by the Olympics and World Cup soccer."
Davidson estimates direct spending by athletes, teams and fans could range from $50 million to $200 million. And if you're looking for a hotel room just about anywhere in Oregon between July 15 and 24, good luck.
"We expect rooms to be purchased from Portland to Roseburg, and east and west from Eugene — as far west as Florence and up the McKenzie corridor as well.”
The effort to host the games will take 2,500 volunteers; most have already signed up.
The athletes will include Olympians, world record holders and others who are the best in their sport. NBC will broadcast the event over 43 hours, including the first two days and last two days in primetime.
It's an opportunity Gov. Brown and many in Oregon are anticipating — both for the economic impact and chance to improve Oregon's languishing image as a tourist destination.
"More importantly, I expect a billion people to be watching these games. It's an amazing opportunity for the rest of the world to see Oregon," Gov. Brown said. "That it’s an amazing place for tourism, that we’ve got incredible beauty and bounty." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/world-athletics-championships-eugene/283-16ac9265-6c3f-400f-981d-217afcbda867 | 2022-06-16T01:52:13 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/world-athletics-championships-eugene/283-16ac9265-6c3f-400f-981d-217afcbda867 |
Police look for help solving a cold case murder
Christopher Walker
Wichita Falls Times Record News
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers needs your help solving a cold case homicide
According to a Crime Stoppers media release:
On May 22, officers responded to the 1000 block of Covington Street for a check welfare. They found the victim, Andrew Lopez, deceased.
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Detectives are investigating this as a homicide and could use any information you may know. If you have any information about this case or any other felony crime, call 322-9888. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/police-look-help-solving-cold-case-murder/7638899001/ | 2022-06-16T01:56:19 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2022/06/15/police-look-help-solving-cold-case-murder/7638899001/ |
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Summer time has come early, and with the summer comes one thing we all dread -- the heat. Your A/C unit has probably had to work overtime to keep up right now, and it's definitely not the only one that has been doing so.
"Right now we are as busy as we can possibly be," Dan Chapman, owner of Chapman Service Inc. said.
For Chapman, it's been harder than ever to keep up. He said that when the heat first hit, his company was taking around 100 calls a day. Now they're finally down to about 65 calls a day.
"Obviously we can't get to everyone, we try to take care of our service customers first and then help everyone else out," he said.
It's not for lack of trying, though. Chapman said that he and all the other companies have been trying their best to handle the summer wave of calls, but things have been tough.
It certainly hasn't helped that it feels as though summer came early this year.
"We saw it coming about a month and a half early, and we're usually doing our spring checkups right now," Chapman said. "We don't have time to do as many spring check ups as we are taking care of no air conditioning at all."
Their industry has recently seen shortages, both on parts and people.
"I talked to 30 or 40 companies at a time, and everyone is having a shortage of workers," he said. "They're just not out there for the trades."
Chapman said that they have had to schedule people for further out, just so they can be seen. In the meantime, he says they have offered window units to people to at least keep them cool from the summer sun.
If you have found yourself in a spot where you could need A/C work this summer, Chapman recommends a couple things.
He said that you should get service from the first person that you can find.
They may not be the best person, but they could service you in the meantime until you are able to schedule an appointment with an expert. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-air-conditioning-repair-expect-delays-on-service/91-a12a6173-b4ce-4ea5-84b3-fe3239324268 | 2022-06-16T01:59:01 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-air-conditioning-repair-expect-delays-on-service/91-a12a6173-b4ce-4ea5-84b3-fe3239324268 |
Crews restored power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the Fort Wayne area Tuesday after storms toppled trees and power lines and damaged buildings.
As of 9 p.m. today, about 13,500 Indiana Michigan Power customers in the Fort Wayne area are still without power. About 1,200 customers in the Avilla area and fewer than 10 customers in the Decatur area are also powerless.
A total of about 40,000 I&M customers lost power because of Monday night’s storms. All Fort Wayne residents were expected to have power again by 11 p.m. Thursday, I&M said. It said the Decatur and Avilla customers were to be restored by 11 p.m. tonight.
Hannah Carpenter, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said Monday’s storms were a derecho, a storm that moves in a straight line and hits high wind speeds. Fort Wayne International Airport had the highest windspeed, with winds reaching about 98 mph.
Joe Marana, airport director of operations and facilities, said one flight was diverted, and numerous buildings were damaged. The most severe damage included walls and doors missing, Marana said, and the SkyWest hangar where the airport does maintenance on Delta and United planes lost siding and insulation.
Marana said the airfield was cleaned and flights were running as usual Tuesday.
The Fort Wayne Division of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Department were picking up limbs and trees, said John Perlich, the city’s spokesperson. The city does not oversee power restoration, he said.
Traffic signals were out at 23 intersections at 4 p.m., Perlich said.
City Utilities is extending the hours at its Biosolids Facility, located at 6202 Lake Ave., until 8 p.m. through Thursday, Perlich said. The extended hours will help people who need to drop off tree branches and tree limbs in residential areas.
Republic Services will also accept tree debris at its compost site at 6231 MacBeth Road, starting Thursday morning. People can drop off debris until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. until noon Saturday.
City Utilities will waive fees to drop off limbs and branches until Sunday. There is no charge at Republic.
Michael Bianski, I&M spokesman, said people have been working since the storm passed to clear roads and fix power lines. Southwest Fort Wayne was hit hardest, he said.
County Commissioner Rich Beck was absent from a Tuesday meeting of the Allen County Redevelopment Commission on which he serves as president because of damage at his horse farm from Monday night’s severe thunderstorms.
“It’s just trees down like other people had and damage to two barns,” said Beck, who lives on Coverdale Road in southwest Allen County. “A lot of people had worse.”
“No one’s hurt,” he added. “We were fortunate.”
Redevelopment commission member Jill Kinder was also absent because of difficulty navigating southwest Allen County caused by downed limbs and storm debris.
Southwest Allen County Schools canceled all summer school classes, enrichment camps and activities Tuesday. Homestead’s summer classes were moved to Woodside Middle School for today and Thursday.
Maplewood Elementary School will be closed Thursday, and summer school students there will not have classes until power is restored.
For people helping clean up debris, Bianski recommended watching for downed power lines and being cautious of crews on and alongside roads. If stoplights are out due to power outages, treat those like stop signs.
James D. Wolf Jr. and Rosa Salter Rodriguez of The Journal Gazette contributed to this story.
Motorist advisory
Fort Wayne city officials say several traffic signals remain out of service after Monday's storms.
They are:
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Aboite Center Road
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Mallard Cove Lane
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Covington roads
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Getz Road
- West Jefferson Boulevard and The Village at Time Corners
- West Jefferson Boulevard and Mike’s Car Wash
- West Jefferson Boulevard flashing signal between Olde Canal Place and Aboite Center Road
- Aboite Center and Dickie roads
- Washington Boulevard and Hanna Street
- Washington Boulevard and Harmar Street
- Engle and Bluffton roads
- Engle Road and Statesmans Way
- Winchester and Bluffton roads
- Sand Point and Bluffton roads
- Old Trail and Bluffton roads
- Lower Huntington and Bluffton roads
- Old Trail and Lower Huntington roads
- Taylor Street and Ardmore Avenue
- Airport Expressway and Winchester Road
- Airport Expressway and Lower Huntington Road
- Smith and Pontiac streets
- Pontiac and Hanna streets
- Hanna Street and McKinnie Avenue
- Fairfield Avenue and Paulding Road
- Dartmouth Drive and Washington Center Road | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/13-500-in-fort-wayne-still-without-power-after-storms/article_54a035c0-ec21-11ec-9530-8bd79e4ced1b.html | 2022-06-16T02:01:05 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/13-500-in-fort-wayne-still-without-power-after-storms/article_54a035c0-ec21-11ec-9530-8bd79e4ced1b.html |
ODESSA, Texas — Odessa is in a much better spot than Monday when it comes to water, but we're not completely in the clear-there are some more steps to make sure everyone is safe.
"We are recharging the systems, we are putting water back into the system and loading it up, it is proceeding very well. We are optimistic about it," said Tom Kerr, the City of Odessa Public Works Director. "Hopefully we'll have everybody in water today by this evening, at the latest."
When it comes to what homes will get water first, it depends on where you live.
"The areas, what we call the lower areas, so everything south of 42nd Street inside the loop and south of Loop 191 on the east side, they'll see water sooner and should be starting to see water now," said Kerr.
Although homes will have water, do not drink it until the Boil Water Notice is cleared.
"They'll be able to flush their toilets and do other important and needed things around their home, once they're pressure builds up around their home more they'll be able to take showers," said Micheal Marrero, the City Manager of Odessa.
"If you intend to use the water for consumption we ask that you bring that to a boil, let it cool down and then it should be safe to utilize," said Marrero
The city has to test the water to make sure it's in the clear before they give the green light.
"We call them Bac-T samples, you're looking for bacteria, that kind of thing," said Kerr.
The water is expected to be tested on Thursday morning. Once the water is tested, it will take around 24 hours to get results back, which means things could be back to normal as early as Friday morning.
"We're optimistic, cautiously optimistic," said Kerr. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/some-odessa-homes-have-water/513-434cb782-62b9-439f-909f-cd8a9d18f5ba | 2022-06-16T02:05:09 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/some-odessa-homes-have-water/513-434cb782-62b9-439f-909f-cd8a9d18f5ba |
ODESSA, Texas — While some Odessans are finally getting water back following a major water line break Monday, there is still a ways to go before it's declared safe.
Crews are hoping to test the water Thursday morning after the plant recharges. It takes about 24 hours to get test results back to ensure the water is safe and free from harmful bacteria.
Until the water is declared safe, citizens are under a boil water notice.
But what does a boil water notice mean, and what is safe to do?
The CDC has the following recommendations for being safe while under such a notice:
- Use boiled or bottled water for all drinking and cooking
- Boil tap water even if it is being filtered
- To boil water, bring it to a full rolling boil for one minute then allow it to cool
As for other household activities, here's what you can and can't do with unboiled tap water according to the CDC:
CAN
- Wash your hands ( scrub for at least 20 seconds)
- Take a shower or bath (do not ingest the water and sponge bathe children)
- Use a dishwasher IF yours has a final rinse temperature of at least 150 degrees or has a sanitizing cycle
- Hand wash dishes (use hot water and add 1 tsp of liquid bleach to let dishes soak after being washed but before air drying)
- Laundry
- Water your plant or garden
CAN'T
- Use appliances connected to your water line (such as water or ice machines)
- Brush your teeth
- Clean washable toys and surfaces
- Take care of pets
For more information on the CDC's recommendations, you can click or tap here. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/what-is-safe-under-boil-water-notice/513-dbff6640-df3e-454a-8813-46f63a8d2ffb | 2022-06-16T02:05:15 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/what-is-safe-under-boil-water-notice/513-dbff6640-df3e-454a-8813-46f63a8d2ffb |
Pipeline Fire on the Navajo Nation: A sacred mountain on fire and smoke in their lungs
Victoria Begay’s father was a medicine man, and she says he used to go to Dookʼoʼoosłííd – the Navajo name for the San Francisco Peaks – to gather traditional herbs.
Now she’s 93, and this week, the Pipeline Fire lit that mountain up in flames. Begay, who lives in the Navajo Nation, says she can hardly look in the fire’s direction. She was terrified of the heat and smoke that turned the sky orange for the past two days.
Her grandnephew, Edmund Stayne, translated for her as she described the situation in tears.
“She’s really sad about it, she’s in shock,” Stayne explained. He described how in traditional Navajo religion, everything is living. But with this fire, “the person that (set) it had no respect. Everything up there, the life is burning.”
Live updates:The latest Pipeline Fire information and news
The fire itself has not yet reached the Navajo Nation, but families like Stayne’s have been heavily impacted by smoke from the Pipeline Fire – and by the knowledge that it is burning culturally significant areas held sacred by many tribes including Navajo and Hopi.
It’s an emotional layer on top of logistical challenges presented by the Pipeline Fire for members of Navajo Nation who live in rural parts of the reservation. Existing transportation, infrastructure and communication limitations all make it harder to handle the fire’s effects.
Stayne said the Pipeline Fire affects everyone living on the Navajo Nation, but that evacuation isn’t always possible. Some can’t afford it; others didn’t receive relevant information about evacuation options. Still others feel tied to their homes and simply don’t want to leave.
Whether they stay or go, Stayne said the mountain is sacred, and that with the Pipeline Fire, he feels the loss of herbs used for ceremonies and a main source of firewood for the winter.
“It’s our mother, that mountain,” he said.
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Compounding health and logistical challenges
Stayne evacuated to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Tuesday because of his various health concerns – he’s on oxygen at night, has had heart surgery and injured his ribs in a recent fall – and says that when he found out Twin Arrows had open rooms with electricity and water, he decided it would be worth the approximately hourlong trip to get away from the smoke.
“The smoke was hurting my nose,” he said.
It bothered Begay, too. She hasn’t been sleeping because she’s scared of the smoke – a fear compounded by the fact that the nearby river has dried up and no longer serves as a barrier if the fire were to get any closer.
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Sarah Long, Stayne’s aunt, said that three community health representatives visited to ask if anyone had health problems and needed to be evacuated, but the representatives didn’t get out of the car. In any case, Long said, her brother is blind and Begay uses a wheelchair and relies on her if she needs to leave the house.
Long said they “didn’t know anything” about the shelter opened at Twin Arrows. Long's mother is scared, she said.
“She doesn’t want to go outside and we don’t have transportation.”
Stayne added COVID-19 restrictions on Navajo Nation have made it more difficult for the community to gather, which he said have contributed to communication and aid challenges.
That’s on top of regular supplies that Stayne and the rest of his family say they need – water and propane, groceries, gas for their cars. And electricity for their homes: Stayne says he anticipates finally getting connected in September, though he isn’t certain that will happen.
As for his evacuation, he says that he only had enough gas for a one-way trip to the shelter at Twin Arrows. He was grateful for a nice shower and room, because he doesn’t have electricity at home, but was disappointed to find that free meals weren’t provided at the Twin Arrows shelter, which this time provided rooms to several evacuees from Flagstaff in addition to tribal members.
Stayne will be at Twin Arrows for at least another night and isn’t sure what he’ll do after that. But some residents didn’t want to vacate the homes to which they are deeply connected.
‘The First Light of the Mountain’
Ann Lefthand, Stayne’s other great aunt who lives near Begay and Long, is 90 years old and has no intention of leaving her home.
She remembers collecting sacred herbs and plants when she was a teenager, and is concerned about what will happen to that area now that the fire has taken it away.
She is angry that the fire was allowed to happen. “I don’t know who’s being disrespectful, but I don’t like it,” she said.
Rose Lefthand, Ann’s daughter, explained that the mountain being burned by the Pipeline Fire is the first one that the sunlight hits in the morning, so they call it the First Light of the Mountain.
But that sacred area and mountain has been obscured from view for days because of the smoke and haze. By Tuesday, the smoke was so thick that Rose said she could barely see her mom’s house from her trailer, less than a quarter of a mile away. As of Wednesday afternoon, the mountain was still barely visible, even though the smoke had dissipated somewhat.
On Tuesday night, Rose brought a chair up to the hill to watch the fire. She wworried about her sister, who lives in Doney Park, and about the animals that would need to be evacuated.
“It’s so sad for us to look at it, especially because it’s just right across from us, over the hill,” Rose said. “I don’t even want to look that way.”
Melina Walling is a bioscience reporter who covers COVID-19, health, technology, agriculture and the environment. You can contact her via email at mwalling@gannett.com, or on Twitter @MelinaWalling. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2022/06/15/navajo-nation-members-dread-loss-sacred-mountain-pipeline-fire/7641963001/ | 2022-06-16T02:05:32 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2022/06/15/navajo-nation-members-dread-loss-sacred-mountain-pipeline-fire/7641963001/ |
Frozen treats, mud baths and Gatorade: How Phoenix zookeepers help animals beat the heat
Temperatures in the Valley have reached extreme highs as summer begins — climbing as high as 114 degrees this past weekend. That means a change in care for animals at the Phoenix Zoo.
Linda Hardwick, vice president of marketing, communications and events, said that while the Phoenix Zoo works to be responsible in choosing animal residents which will thrive in the Arizona heat, some do require special care. In the interest of water conservation, the zoo monitors its consumption and compares it to that of previous years.
But staying cool involves more than water. Keepers at the Phoenix Zoo help their charges stave off the current heat with creative solutions like frozen snacks and water features.
Here's how zoo keepers help keep the zoo residents cool.
As temperatures hovered around 100 degrees on Tuesday morning at the Phoenix Zoo, the animals were able to escape the sweltering heat with the help of their keepers.
Indu, the Asian elephant, angled her bulk behind a fence post, trying to take advantage of the meager shade it offered. Her keeper, Ryan Tang, took that as a sign to open the garden hose, aiming the spray over her head and across her face.
She closed her eyes in relief, and began siphoning up muddy water from the ground with her curling trunk to toss over her shoulders, a behavior known as "claying" in which elephants cover themselves in mud to create a protective layer from the sun and insects.
The 57-year-old has staunch preferences and won't be enticed into the pool she shares with the zoo's rhino, choosing personal showers instead.
"She's such a princess," laughed keeper Madison Temple.
Besides sessions with the garden hose, Indu has access to an indoor, air-conditioned enclosure and misters on an outdoor shade structure, as well as some evolutionary tricks up her sleeve. Because the skin on elephant ears is so thin, Indu can cool herself down by flapping them, dissipating some of the heat around the blood vessels located there.
On particularly hot days, the zoo's residents are given frozen treats, and Indu's was a mixture of fruit and her favorite treat: Gatorade. She gets 15 gallons of the diluted beverage daily. But, according to Temple, she keeps her caretakers guessing on which flavor she wants that day, and wrong choices earn keepers Gatorade to the face.
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Reptiles, like galapagos tortoise Elvis, can't eat frozen treats because their inner body temperature is regulated by their outer conditions, keeper Mary Savage said. They're unable to digest frozen food and the snacks will get stuck in their system for longer, possibly causing organ damage.
Instead, they're given fruit that's high in water content like melons, cucumbers and squash more frequently in the summer. Elvis propped himself up on another tortoise when Savage stood close to his side of the pen.
"The prime tortoise motivation is food," she joked.
Later, Savage misted Elvis with the hose, for which he stood up on his tiptoes and stretched his neck out eagerly.
Not everyone at the zoo enjoys water, however. Cheetahs Rhett, Wilkes and Beau prefer to hunker down over their blood popsicles — frozen mixtures of water and blood leftover from their meals.
Initially, the three brothers were unwilling to make the trek down the hill from their spots in the shade. While they're active in the cooler hours of the morning, it's difficult to persuade them to move once the heat sets in, Dawn Addelson, the carnivore collection manager said.
"Carnivores spend the majority of their time resting in the shade," she explained.
The zoo's ten squirrel monkeys aren't fans of swimming, either, so their enclosure is set up with a cooling pad and misters on several climbing platforms.
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The tiny primates swing through tall, leafy trees that provide ample shade and run along connecting ropes hung with ice-encased raisins. Several hung upsides down from the ropes with their feet, trying to free the chained-up ice treats for themselves.
When all else fails, keeper Danyelle Benza said the monkeys can be found in their cooled indoor enclosure, spread-eagle on the floor.
For some newcomers to the zoo, the Arizona heat has been an adjustment. Three-year-old Sumatran tiger Raja was transferred in April from Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma, Washington, and his tolerance threshold is currently at 95 degrees. That's when he retreats into his air-conditioned enclosure.
Most zoo animals have access to their indoor enclosures, called night houses, once a specific temperature determined by zookeepers based on their species is reached. While Raja is biologically capable of withstanding much higher temperatures, it's a work in progress. He makes ample use of his personal pool in the meantime.
Wgasa is another newcomer experiencing Phoenix temperatures for the first time. The Bornean orangutan moved to the Valley from Omaha, Nebraska, in April and so far is not a fan of the extreme weather.
The zoo has an outdoor area for the orangutans, as well as an air-conditioned day room and underground sleeping areas. Sixteen-year-old Wgasa spends much of the day asleep underneath a blanket in the dayroom, and his companion, 17-year-old Rayma, sits in the corner of the dayroom holding a palm frond up in front of her.
Keepers provide the orangutans with the fronds daily, and the primates like to chew the stalk or use them as cover.
Like reptiles, birds can't eat frozen foods to keep their temperatures down, and so must take advantage of garden showers, which keepers provide up to twice a day when the heat climbs above 100 degrees.
Archimedes, the Eurasian eagle owl, especially loves these hose-downs, turning his head under the spray and fluffing up his feathers afterward. His ear tufts droop slightly under the pressure, giving him a comically melancholy appearance.
All birds in the zoo have shaded enclosures and water bowls large enough to take a dip, which Archimedes does often. Wetting their feet helps them cool down, because the skin of their feet is exposed, while the rest of their bodies is covered in a thick layer of feathers.
The zoo is currently operating on summer hours, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., to ensure that visitors and animal residents remain cool and comfortable. Hardwick recommends that visitors carry water and wear light clothing.
"Be careful, just like anytime you're heading out into the Arizona sun," she said. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/16/how-phoenix-zookeepers-help-animals-beat-heat/7630021001/ | 2022-06-16T02:05:38 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2022/06/16/how-phoenix-zookeepers-help-animals-beat-heat/7630021001/ |
Suspect turns himself in after Uber dispute caught on dashcam footage
A man turned himself in to the Maricopa County Sherriff's Office after investigators say he assaulted an Uber driver in Laveen Monday night.
Jason Ackley, 38, was arrested on one count of assault. According to the sheriff's office, the assault occurred around 2 a.m. near 51st Avenue and Baseline Road, after Ackley and the victim, Jonathan Carroll, had an argument over the pickup location. After being insulted, the Uber driver said he refused to give the suspect a ride.
The incident was caught on a dashcam in the victim's car and later shared on his personal Facebook account. Dashcam footage shows Ackley grabbing his items and hitting the Uber driver many times before exiting the vehicle.
Deputies were sent to the Spur Lounge in Laveen around 3 a.m. Monday to speak with Carroll. According to the sheriff's office, he was not injured in the Uber assault.
The sheriff's office stated that Ackley turned himself in later that Monday and was charged with one count of assault. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2022/06/16/dashcam-footage-shows-uber-driver-being-assaulted-passenger/7638926001/ | 2022-06-16T02:05:44 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2022/06/16/dashcam-footage-shows-uber-driver-being-assaulted-passenger/7638926001/ |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A vigil was held Wednesday evening, one year after Summer Wells was reported missing from her home in Hawkins County.
People gathered at Warriors’ Path State Park in Kingsport where there was song and prayer. The vigil took place at the spot where Summer’s mother had taken her swimming before returning to their home in the Beech Creek community. That evening, Summer was reported missing.
The vigil was organized by the church group Awaken. Joseph Broadwater, one of the vigil leaders, said the gathering was about staying hopeful.
“There’s been ups and there’s been downs, and that’s one of the amazing things about what we get to do as a group. We get to come together to events like this and actually encourage and uplift each other and just keep that hope alive,” Broadwater said. “Because we’re going to hang onto that hope until there’s some big breakthrough in any direction.”
“It’s just one spot that she spent so much time, so we just thought we’d love to be in the area, the last spot that she got to enjoy.”
Some brought items like toys and tributes and left them next to the swimming hole.
Broadwater hoped the positive and hopeful theme of the vigil would counteract the negativity surrounding the case.
“I don’t think the negativity is helping the Summer Wells case in any way,” Broadwater said. “And there’s so many false stories, people running rampant with whatever crosses their minds, so it’s just really not helping the case come full circle.”
Despite the positive message, people left with no answers as to Summer’s whereabouts.
“She’s out there somewhere. And we’re hoping that she’s fine,” vigil attendee Tina Watts said. “I mean that’s all that I want. That she’s out here somewhere and unharmed.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/summer-wells-tn/vigil-held-one-year-after-summer-wells-was-reported-missing/ | 2022-06-16T02:12:33 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/summer-wells-tn/vigil-held-one-year-after-summer-wells-was-reported-missing/ |
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Midland ISD hoped to spend $950,000 on upgrades to the former Washington STEM campus to transform it into Young Women’s Leadership Academy at Booker T. Washington.
The MISD board found out this month the total will be nearly $1 million greater than the original cost estimate.
Problems with increases in construction costs due to the supply chain issue and inflation are reasons for the cost increases, Midland ISD’s Chief of Administrative Services Kellie Spencer told the Midland ISD board during a special meeting last week.
The original opinion of probable cost for the project was approximately $950,000, Midland ISD reported. “After receipt of the competitive sealed proposals, Parkhill completed another evaluation of cost, which exceeded $1.1 million.”
Bids came in at $1.228 million and $2.135 million and the district’s intention was to award the project to the company submitting the lower bid, but that company was unable to provide the surety of bonding requirements, according to the district.
“Instead of awarding the project to (the company submitting the higher bid), administration decided to utilize job order contracting. LMC General Contractors will complete the work not to exceed $1.925 million.
Renovations include the building of a chemistry lab, the addition of restrooms and improvements to the parking lot. The increase in the price of concrete was another reason for the increased costs, district officials told the board.
Midland ISD reported that the project will still take place on a schedule that allows the school to be on track for occupancy at the beginning of the school year. However, “supply chain issues” mean the chemistry facilities will not be ready for the upcoming school year. YWLA officials will adjust by offering physics instead of chemistry, officials said.
Midland ISD officials also said there is enough money in the current year’s fiscal budget to cover the additional costs.
In January, district officials voted to move YWLA from its temporary classrooms on the Jones Elementary campus in southwest Midland across town to the former Washington STEM campus in southeast Midland.
Washington STEM was closed because of low enrollment numbers and poor academic performance. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/YWLA-move-impacted-by-increased-project-costs-17244221.php | 2022-06-16T02:16:16 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/YWLA-move-impacted-by-increased-project-costs-17244221.php |
Mackinac milestone: 200 millionth vehicle crosses the Mackinac Bridge
On Wednesday, the Mackinac Bridge reached a milestone: its 200th millionth vehicle crossed the span, state officials announced.
The Dalman family of Tawas City traversed the bridge from Mackinaw City around 6:18 p.m., the Mackinac Bridge Authority said in a statement.
Kurt and Anna Dalman were heading north with their children, Seth and Teresa, according to the release.
The family was "very surprised" and "had no idea" about the milestone, Anna Dalman said.
"We’re headed to Pictured Rocks," she said. "This will be the kids’ first big hike."
Mackinac Bridge Authority Chairman Patrick “Shorty” Gleason, board member Caroline Cheeseman and bridge authority staff met the family outside the toll plaza after they drove their 2021 Toyota Corolla hybrid past the booths, according to the release.
They presented the Dalmans with a framed print of the bridge. Amy Millard, executive director of the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce, and Lora Brown, executive director of the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau, handed them a gift basket full of local items.
"It's our customers who pay the tolls that support the ongoing operation and maintenance of the Mackinac Bridge, so it's only right that we recognize this milestone in the bridge's 65-year history," Gleason said. "The bridge has been a critical connection for our state for more than six decades now, but it's remarkable to know that so many vehicles, and countless more people, have crossed in that time."
Construction on the bridge began in May 1954 and it opened to traffic on Nov. 1, 1957.
On Sept. 6, 2009, Richard Snyder of Clare drove the 150 millionth vehicle across the bridge. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/15/200-millionth-vehicle-crosses-mackinac-bridge-michigan-upper-peninsula/7642091001/ | 2022-06-16T02:21:06 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/06/15/200-millionth-vehicle-crosses-mackinac-bridge-michigan-upper-peninsula/7642091001/ |
The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 3 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 17, according to a press release Wednesday evening.
Stage 3 Fire Restrictions include the following new restrictions:
• The use of propane and gas BBQs (including those with an on-off switch) is prohibited in City parks, open spaces, and private campgrounds.
• The use of propane and gas BBQs (including those with an on-off switch) are allowed at private residences EXCEPT during a Red Flag Warning.
• Public access to sections of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS) that provide an entrance into any closed area of the Coconino National Forest is prohibited.
• In the event of a complete closure of the Coconino National Forest, public entry/use of Observatory Mesa and Picture Canyon City Open Space lands is prohibited.
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Pipeline Fire Burns on Peaks
A slurry bomber drops its load Sunday afternoon as the Pipeline Fire burns across the San Francisco Peaks.
Veronica Pena hugs her mom, Sarah, Sunday afternoon as the two watch the Pipeline Fire burn across the San Francisco Peaks from their home in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision. Their neighborhood was in Go status, meaning residents should evacuate because of approaching fire danger.
A slurry bomber is dwarfed by massive billowing clouds of smoke as it flies through the Pipeline Fire Sunday afternoon waiting for direction from a spotter plane and ground crews on where to drop its load.
Residents in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision run as they prepare to evacuate Sunday afternoon after receiving Go notifications from Coconino County due to the proximity of the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks.
Residents in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision load possessions into vehicles as they prepare to evacuate after receiving Go notifications from the county due to the proximity of the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks.
A helicopter with a bambi-bucket on a long line delivers precision fire attack to hot spots on the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks Sunday afternoon.
A huge column of smoke towers over the forest at the base of the San Francisco Peaks as the Pipeline fire burns driven by strong winds Sunday afternoon.
Gallery: Pipeline Fire burns more than 4,000 acres north of Flagstaff, forces evacuations
The Pipeline Fire started Sunday morning and quickly grew to more than 4,000 acres as Arizona Snowbowl and a handful of neighborhoods were moved to GO status for safety.
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Pipeline Fire Burns on Peaks
A slurry bomber drops its load Sunday afternoon as the Pipeline Fire burns across the San Francisco Peaks.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire
Veronica Pena hugs her mom, Sarah, Sunday afternoon as the two watch the Pipeline Fire burn across the San Francisco Peaks from their home in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision. Their neighborhood was in Go status, meaning residents should evacuate because of approaching fire danger.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Flying Through a Goliath of Fire
A slurry bomber is dwarfed by massive billowing clouds of smoke as it flies through the Pipeline Fire Sunday afternoon waiting for direction from a spotter plane and ground crews on where to drop its load.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire Explodes Across Peaks
Driven by strong winds, the Pipeline Fire burns across the San Francisco Peaks Sunday afternoon.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Go Staus Declared For Neighborhood
Residents in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision run as they prepare to evacuate Sunday afternoon after receiving Go notifications from Coconino County due to the proximity of the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire Burns on Peaks
A ponderosa pine explodes in flames as the Pipeline Fire, driven by strong winds, burns across the San Francisco Peaks Sunday afternoon.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire Burns Peaks
A slurry bomber drops its load Sunday afternoon as the Pipeline Fire burns across the San Francisco Peaks.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire
A slurry bomber drops its load Sunday afternoon as the Pipeline Fire burns across the San Francisco Peaks.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Go notifications Spur Neighborhood Evacuations
Residents in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision load possessions into vehicles as they prepare to evacuate after receiving Go notifications from the county due to the proximity of the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Welcome to Flagstaff
Smoke from the Pipeline Fire burns behind a Flagstaff sign on Highway 180 Sunday afternoon.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Battling The Pipeline Fire
A helicopter with a bambi-bucket on a long line delivers precision fire attack to hot spots on the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks Sunday afternoon.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire
A huge column of smoke towers over the forest at the base of the San Francisco Peaks as the Pipeline fire burns driven by strong winds Sunday afternoon.
Jake Bacon, Arizona Daily Sun
Pipeline Fire
This photo from Larry Hendricks shows smoke billowing over the San Francisco Peaks from the Pipeline Fire on Sunday.
Courtesy Larry Hendricks
Pipeline Fire
The Pipeline Fire, located 6 miles north of Flagstaff, produces a noticeable plume of smoke Sunday morning.
JAKE BACON, Arizona Daily Sun
The following restrictions from Stages 0, 1, and 2 remain in effect:
• The sale or use of consumer-grade fireworks is prohibited.
• Permits for open burning within the City will not be issued.
• 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 BBQs are prohibited throughout the city, including at private residences and campgrounds.
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.
The City of Flagstaff cooperates with local, county, state and federal fire management agencies to ensure a coordinated effort is made in fire restrictions actions across jurisdictions. Please help us keep our community and forests safe by following all bans and restrictions.
Calvin Johnson submitted this photo of smoke from the wildfires burning north of the city sending smoke toward town Wednesday. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com for potential use.
Glen Bassonette submitted this image as seen from Cheshire of a firefighting aircraft attacking the fire over the upper slopes of the Peaks on Tuesday afternoon.
Amanda Loftus submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Winona-Townsend area at Arroyo Trail Road in Doney Park. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com for potential use in the paper.
Jayson Dodd submitted this photo of one of his close friends who was deployed while working with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. According to Dodd, his friend said this was a photo taken when he and another deputy found the Haywire Fire.
Gallery: A look at the fires near Flagstaff from the readers' eyes
A look at the fires burning near the City of Flagstaff through reader-submitted photos. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com as we try to document the blazes and their impact on the area.
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Calvin Johnson Photo
Calvin Johnson submitted this photo of smoke from the wildfires burning north of the city sending smoke toward town Wednesday. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com for potential use.
Christine Kirby Photo
Christine Kirby captured this image of smoke coming from the wildfires north of Flagstaff.
Glen Bessonette
Glen Bassonette submitted this image as seen from Cheshire of a firefighting aircraft attacking the fire over the upper slopes of the Peaks on Tuesday afternoon.
Andy White
Andy White submitted this photo of flames and smoke rising from the Pipeline Fire.
Andy White
Andy White submitted this photo of smoke rising from the Pipeline Fire.
Ed Moss
Ed Moss captured this image of the Pipeline Fire burning at night.
Ed Moss
Ed Moss submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire sending flames into the sky.
Ed Moss Photo
Ed Moss submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire burning at night.
Ed Moss
Ed Moss submitted this photo of smoke pouring out of the Pipeline Fire.
Lisa Hamilton Photo
Lisa Hamilton submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire burning on the mountain.
Elizabeth Perry Photo
Elizabeth Perry submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire.
Elizabeth Perry Photo
Elizabeth Perry submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire sending thick smoke into the sky.
James Lukas Photo
James Lukas sent in this photo of the Pipeline Fire as seen from Boldt Drive and Fremont Boulevard.
Lisa Hamilton Photo
Lisa Hamilton submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire sending smoke into the sky.
Michelle Douglas Photo
Michelle Douglas submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Fort Valley area.
Robert Seibert
Robert Seibert said this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire is from the city overlook the Lowell Observatory.
David Koerner Photo
David Koerner sent this image of the Pipeline Fire burning in the evening as seen from north of the Peaks, noting that SugarLoaf was in flames.
Roger Stump Photo
Roger Stump submitted this photo of a wildfire burning near a site called "OLeary."
Amanda Loftus Photo
Amanda Loftus submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Winona-Townsend area at Arroyo Trail Road in Doney Park. Send your photos to news@azdailysun.com for potential use in the paper.
April Torivio Photo
April Torivio submitted this picture of the Pipeline Fire as seen from the intersection of Butler Avenue and Lonetree Road.
Calvin Johnson Photo
Calvin Johnson submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire.
Calvin Johnson Photo
Calvin Johnson submitted this photo of the Pipeline Fire burning as seen from near downtown Flagstaff.
Edward Scott Photo
Edward Scott submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire as seen from looking north on Lunar Drive in Doney Park.
Edward Scott Photo
Edward Scott submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire as seen from Silver Saddle store.
Glen Bessonette Photo
Glen Bessonette submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire on Monday as seen from near the photographer's home in the Cheshire area.
Jayson Dodd Haywire Fire
Jayson Dodd submitted this photo of one of his close friends who was deployed while working with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office. According to Dodd, his friend said this was a photo taken when he and another deputy found the Haywire Fire.
Levi Nash Photo
Levi Nash sent in this photo of the Pipeline Fire burning as seen from Baderville on Monday.
Lindsay Dusi Photo
Lindsay Dusi submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire as seen from the Buffalo Park area.
Lindsay Dusi Photo
Lindsay Dusi submitted this photo of smoke coming from the Pipeline Fire.
A helicopter dumps water on the Pipeline Fire Tuesday afternoon. The lower wind speeds allowed fire air response to return to working to contain the blaze, which is burning 6 miles north of Flagstaff. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/city-of-flagstaff-to-enter-stage-3-fire-restrictions-friday/article_2f1e48ee-ed0e-11ec-8813-ab8a3353fffb.html | 2022-06-16T02:21:44 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/city-of-flagstaff-to-enter-stage-3-fire-restrictions-friday/article_2f1e48ee-ed0e-11ec-8813-ab8a3353fffb.html |
Flagstaff awoke to a thick haze of smoke that dulled the sunlight and erased the San Francisco Peaks Wednesday morning.
Lower winds, while good for mitigating the spread of the nearly 23,000-acre Pipeline Fire and roughly 5,000-acre Haywire Fire, also allowed the deluge of smoke from the blazes to settle throughout town.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, inhalation of wildfire smoke can seriously exacerbate asthma and heart conditions as well as lead to minor effects such as general respiratory irritation.
“Maybe I should take the day off,” said Tyler Tunnicliff, a roofer preparing to repair a rooftop in downtown Flagstaff. “Though I kind of wish I was up there fighting the fires.”
“There’s going to be some serious problems,” said Anthony Delagarza, who works at Winter Sun Trading Post.
He anticipated a day full of customers seeking respiratory relief. Delagarza noted that even the day before he and his housemate could see “a fine layer” of ashy dust forming on his living room table.
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As temperatures rise, Delagarza likes to keep his windows open and run fans at night.
“I don’t think we’re going to be able to do that tonight,” he said.
As a longtime Flagstaff local, Delagarza noted that he’s seen times when the smoke in town was worse due to wildfire or prescribed burns. He said his “main thought” Wednesday morning was that Flagstaff was lucky the winds had dissipated the smoke up until this point.
“This is what I’d expect for a [fire] this big,” he said.
Kim Musselman, director of Coconino County Health and Human Services, said during Tuesday night's community meeting that those seeking emotional or physical support should contact the county call center at 928-679-8535.
“Smoke is going to be a very big issue for quite some time,” she said.
According to smoke forecasts from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Flagstaff will not be the only affected community. Even with light winds, the smoke from the Pipeline and Haywire fires is expected to take a northeast trajectory. This will lead it to settle on the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation, impacting towns including Winslow and Tuba City.
Some smoke “may get caught in the eddies formed by the San Francisco Peaks and move back around toward Doney Park and Winona,” the ADEQ forecast reports. Overnight, the expectation is similar — that light winds will continue to push the smoke northeast while still eddying into Flagstaff communities.
The ADEQ forecast also suggests that smoke should begin to lift after mid-morning on Thursday, with “heavy smoke” Thursday morning and “light smoke” by Thursday afternoon. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/pipeline-haywire-fires-create-smoky-conditions-in-flagstaff-wednesday/article_36bcd5de-ecd2-11ec-a2c4-bfb38a5cfe0e.html | 2022-06-16T02:21:50 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/pipeline-haywire-fires-create-smoky-conditions-in-flagstaff-wednesday/article_36bcd5de-ecd2-11ec-a2c4-bfb38a5cfe0e.html |
The Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football program added Allie Banducci as the new director of recruiting in May, giving the squad another resource to accumulate top talent and improve the team in future seasons.
Banducci comes from Central Washington, where she went to school and worked on recruiting for the Division II Wildcats during her time as a student. She started working in the school’s athletic department in its compliance office, but took over some recruiting duties to help out a staff smaller than the FCS-based Lumberjacks have.
She said she has wanted to live in Arizona for many years, and that joining a program she believes is on the rise made sense as her next career move.
She also believes Northern Arizona University is supportive of athletics in general, especially football.
“I just really wanted to work in football, and I felt like this was a good next step,” Banducci said.
Since arriving and taking on the role, she has grown to appreciate the small-town feel of Flagstaff and the camaraderie among the team’s staff.
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Many of the coaches were on the road in May when she got to town, be it on the recruiting trail or otherwise. But now that the Lumberjacks are hosting camps or 7-on-7 competitions nearly every weekend in June, the staff is in the office and she has started to gain more of a feel for the group.
“Now that we’ve had camps and everyone’s back, it’s been really fun,” Banducci said.
Northern Arizona, under head coach Chris Ball’s leadership, has put a premium on recruiting players from Arizona high school football programs. There are plenty of other states represented on the roster, but Arizona talent has been a priority.
With Banducci adding another resource to the team after Josh Irvin left and took a similar role at UCLA a few months ago, the team can expand its search for great players. But there is still a heavy goal, she said, to convince nearby talent to stay in their home state.
“Giving the opportunity to the kids in-state is super-important -- which is something we did at Central, too,” Banducci said.
The ultimate goal, she said, is to play a role in allowing the Lumberjacks to obtain a winning record and compete for the playoffs and championships, especially when it comes to conference play.
“I want to help them win the Big Sky. I think that’s the ultimate goal. Coach Ball’s had really good recruiting classes the last couple years, so keeping that standard for sure,” she said.
Northern Arizona recently wrapped up its Mega Camp, a skill-building and recruiting event that took place at the team’s facility on Sunday.
The Lumberjacks will continue with high school competitions and skill camps in June, and eventually the players will return for official team camp later in the summer ahead of the season opener on Sept. 1 at Arizona State in Tempe. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/allie-banducci-hired-as-new-lumberjacks-football-recruiting-director/article_8c7a1e7c-ecd8-11ec-9b76-17a99c7cba86.html | 2022-06-16T02:22:02 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/allie-banducci-hired-as-new-lumberjacks-football-recruiting-director/article_8c7a1e7c-ecd8-11ec-9b76-17a99c7cba86.html |
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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Court documents have revealed new details about the arrest of 31 men who are associated with the white nationalist hate group Patriot Front, including who bailed them out of jail.
Records show that Joshua Plotner, of Craigmont, paid more than $2,200 to bail out at least seven men facing a misdemeanor charge of conspiracy to riot, as reported by our news partners, the Coeur d'Alene Press.
Plotner did not return phone calls Tuesday from The Press.
It’s unclear how — or if — Plotner knows the men. The Daily Beast reported that one suspect told his mother that “anonymous donors” bailed him and the others out of jail.
Receipts show that Plotner paid $315, plus fees, for each of the following suspects:
- Dakota Ray Tabler of West Valley City, Utah
- Wesley Van Horn of Lexington, Ala.
- Mitchell Frederick Wagner of Florissant, Mo.
- Nathaniel Taylor Whitfield of Elk Ridge, Utah
- Robert Benjamin Whitted of Conroe, Texas
- Alexander Nicholai Sistenstein of Midvale, Utah
- Jared Michael Boyce of Soringville, Utah
Related Story: Timeline of events: Here's what we know about the 31 men arrested in Coeur d'Alene for conspiracy to riot
According to court documents, 12 suspects paid their own bail. Four secured surety bonds, while four others had their bail paid by people who appeared to be relatives.
Bail information was not available for the remaining four men.
The suspects are accused of planning to incite a violent disturbance at the Pride celebration in City Park Saturday, then continue rioting along Sherman Avenue.
It took just two minutes for the men to load their gear into the back of a U-Haul truck and then squeeze into the U-Haul themselves.
That’s what an anonymous tipster relayed to police, after reportedly witnessing the “little army” in the parking lot of the SpringHill Suites in Coeur d’Alene.
Ten minutes later, just blocks from City Park, Coeur d’Alene police stopped the U-Haul and detained its occupants.
The men reportedly had with them metal shields and “abnormally long” metal flag poles.
Their hats, emblazoned with the Patriot Front logo, were reinforced with hard plastic inserts. They carried “tactical” medical kits, as well as radios and cameras.
Even before the witness tipped off police, area law enforcement was poised to respond to conflict on Saturday.
In the weeks leading up to the Pride event, threats of an armed protest organized by the Panhandle Patriots Riding Club attracted attention, both locally and online.
A poster for the event said, “If they want to have a war, let it begin here.”
Originally dubbed “Gun d’Alene,” the event was later rebranded as “North Idaho Day of Prayer.”
Before the rebranding, a video of a club member promising to “go head-to-head” with those celebrating Pride exploded on TikTok.
On other social media sites, users expressed intentions of going to Coeur d’Alene to support the Pride event — or to join the armed protest.
Chatter indicating potential conflicts prompted a large, visible police presence in downtown Coeur d’Alene on the day of the event.
Coeur d’Alene Police Chief Lee White said Monday that he’s confident the mass arrest prevented a riot.
Among the arrestees was Thomas Rousseau, 23, of Grapevine, Texas, who founded Patriot Front after the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in 2017. The group broke off from Vanguard America, a different neo-Nazi organization.
Rousseau reportedly told police he was in Coeur d’Alene to “peacefully exercise his First Amendment rights.”
He carried with him a document detailing “call locations, primary checkpoints, drill times, prep times and observation windows,” as well as GPS coordinates for a drop point and two backup plans, according to court documents.
The document outlined a plan to form a column outside City Park and proceed inward, “until barriers to approach are met.”
Once “an appropriate amount of confrontational dynamic had been established,” the column would disengage and head down Sherman Avenue.
As part of their investigation, police seized two vehicles in addition to the U-Haul: a white Ford Ranger and a red Toyota Camry, both with Washington plates.
Police observed multiple homemade shields left behind in the bed of the white Ford, as well as a blue jacket bearing the Patriot Front logo. A similar jacket could be seen inside the Toyota, police said.
Most of the men didn’t speak to police or answer questions immediately after their arrest.
But Wesley Van Horn of Lexington, Ala., allegedly told police he was involved with Patriot Front.
When an officer commented that Van Horn had “traveled a long way for his cause,” Van Horn reportedly replied, “We go where we’re needed.”
Spokane resident Mishael Buster also told police he was part of Patriot Front, according to court documents. His brother, Josiah Buster, was arrested alongside him.
The Spokesman-Review reported Tuesday that Mishael Buster has ties to former Washington legislator Matt Shea, who was found by a House-commissioned investigation to have planned and committed domestic terrorism.
Buster reportedly appears in a live stream of a service at Shea’s Spokane church, On Fire Ministries.
Shea spoke at the Gun d'Alene/North Idaho Day of Prayer event that occurred in protest of Pride, after participating in a “prayer walk” earlier in the day.
Those arrested come from 12 states, including Texas, Utah, Colorado, South Dakota, Oregon, Illinois, Wyoming, Arkansas and Missouri.
Just two come from Idaho — Genesee and Idaho Falls, specifically — while at least two have ties to Spokane.
One of the men whose bail was paid by Plotner, Mitchell Wagner, was previously charged with defacing a mural of famous Black Americans on a college campus in St. Louis last year.
Next month, the suspects are required to appear in person before a Kootenai County judge for arraignment.
If defendants fail to appear in court for a misdemeanor citation, a judge may issue a bench warrant for their arrest.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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A North Texas community is calling for the eviction of a Watauga church where a pastor recently called for the extinction of homosexuals.
In a sermon called "Why We Won't Shut Up," Dillon Awes, one of the pastors of Stedfast Baptist Church, spoke about his anger regarding people celebrating Pride Month and later stated that gay people should be "put to death."
"These people should be put to death. Every single homosexual in our country should be charged with a crime. The abomination of homosexuality that they have, they should be convicted in a lawful trial. They should be sentenced with death. They should be lined up against the wall and shot in the back of the head," he said as some in the audience cheered in agreeance.
"It makes me angry, it makes me afraid, it makes me sad. This is 2022. We're supposed to be better than this," said Aster Gravers, who is part of the LGBTQ+ community and a member of the grassroots group 'No Hate in Texas."
The pastor's comments have led to protests outside the church every Wednesday and Sunday in opposition to the sermons.
"At every service, we're out there protesting against them, and we will be until we achieve getting them kicked out again," said Graves.
The church was evicted from its former location in Hurst. For about eight months, Graves and others would protest at that location over the same issue concerning anti-gay rhetoric. Before that, it was located in Fort Worth and the former pastor made news after praising the 2016 Pulse shooting in Florida.
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"It is a little bit defeating for them to find a new space and a new platform and spread worse words than they even spread before, and we're still here to fight it," said Tyler Huckabee, who is also part of the grassroots group.
Those upset with the church showed up at the Watauga City Council meeting on Monday to voice their concerns during public comment.
Legally there's not much the city can do, but Graves said it was more so about awareness.
“We want our voices to be heard, so the more we show up and speak, the more we are heard," said Graves.
Members from Stedfast Baptist Church also showed up to the meeting to defend the church and its beliefs.
"I do believe from the 1600, 1700, 1800s if you study history, that homosexuality was a capital punishment in this country, I still believe that should be true today," said Jonathan Shelley, the lead pastor.
Awes, the pastor who delivered the most recent sermon that's caused outrage, said the church has received death threats and that the church has been vandalized.
"I'm asking the City of Watauga to please enforce no trespassing laws because this is a tinderbox for violence and it's a miracle nothing happened on Sunday," said Awes.
NBC 5 left a message for the church, but no one was immediately available for comment.
In regards to the threats and vandalism, Graves said they do not condone that type of behavior.
“We don’t know whose leaving those voicemails, we don’t encourage hatred, we encourage to go out and protest and have our voices, heard, but we do not encourage hatred," said Graves. "None of us hate steadfast, we feel sorry for them we’re disappointed in them, I know a lot of other Christians are disappointed in them because they’re doing the Bible wrong.”
In a statement, the Watauga Police Department said it has received multiple complaints about the recent sermon.
"The language used by the Pastor of the Stedfast Baptist Church is likely to be offensive to many people. However, at this time, the reported language of the sermon appears to be Constitutionally protected free speech. We will continue to monitor this evolving situation," said the department on its Facebook page. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watauga-church-faces-protests-after-anti-lgbtq-sermon/2993517/ | 2022-06-16T02:28:27 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/watauga-church-faces-protests-after-anti-lgbtq-sermon/2993517/ |
Laquita Tobey became more and more frantic as she pleaded with a Richmond 911 dispatcher to send someone to help find her 7-year-old son.
“I want my son,” she repeated several times in the recorded call, which was played for a jury of nine men and four women Wednesday. Most of what she told the dispatcher was incoherent. “Somebody got my son.”
The boy was supposed to be with his father, Anthony Tobey Jr., who could not be reached, according to her testimony. His body would later be discovered in the bathtub of his apartment. He’d been shot in the head.
Instead, a man Laquita Tobey didn’t know answered her ex-husband’s phone.
“Calm down [expletive],” a man could be heard saying in the body-worn cameras of the officers who arrived at Laquita Tobey’s home in response to her 911 call.
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That was around 9 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2021. It was dark and raining.
Two hours later, the boy was found trying to cross Hull Street. He was alone but unharmed.
A bystander at a convenience store across the street saw the boy and called police, who returned him safely to his mother.
In the hallway outside of a Richmond Circuit courtroom, Laquita Tobey thanked the man who found the boy.
“I’m glad I was there,” he told Laquita Tobey.
On Wednesday, the boy, who is now 8 and could barely be seen in the witness box, recounted what happened between about 8 p.m. that night and the time he was found.
He was visiting his dad’s new apartment for the first time. When they arrived, another man, whom he later identified in a police photo lineup as 43-year-old Kevin Degraffenreid, was at the home. He had been living with Anthony Tobey.
A short time later, he said his dad had gone down a hallway, and then he heard a loud noise.
“It was really close to me and loud,” he told the jury.
Degraffenreid is on trial for killing Tobey and abducting the child. He also faces a gun charge.
When asked by Leonard McCall, Degraffenreid’s attorney, if he saw ever his dad again, the boy replied “at the church,” which McCall clarified was at his funeral.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Caitlin Kelly said in her opening arguments that Degraffenreid told the child to go to the kitchen while Degraffenreid moved Tobey’s body into the bathtub and closed the door, then had the boy play video games in his dad’s room while he tried to clean the scene.
"A Place Inside of Me: A Poem to Heal the Heart,” written by Zetta Elliott, came under fire after county Supervisor Michael Herzerg publicly criticized the work on Facebook.
But the boy called his mother, who didn’t immediately pick up, so she called him back, and Degraffenreid took his phone. That’s why when Laquita Tobey called her ex’s phone, Degraffenreid picked up, Kelly said.
Degraffenreid panicked then, Kelly said. Degraffenreid took Tobey’s car, a silver Hyundai Sonata, and left the boy in an alleyway in the 300 block of Hull Street.
Around 3 a.m. on Feb. 27, 2021, a Richmond police officer had just gotten off duty and was driving home, in civilian clothes and in his personal car, when a silver Hyundai Sonata started tailgating him. The driver pulled up to next to the officer, rolled down his window and fired a shot at him.
The officer immediately reported the shooting, he testified. A short time later, around the same area, Henrico County police pulled over a silver Hyundai Sonata matching the description of the vehicles in both incidents. Degraffenreid was driving Tobey’s car.
A loaded .40-caliber gun, belonging to Tobey and missing two rounds, was found in the vehicle. Detectives took the gun as well as the shoes Degraffenreid was wearing.
On them was Tobey’s blood, police said.
The trial is expected to resume Thursday morning.
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ATLANTA — DeKalb County is converting recreation centers and libraries into cooling centers during Georgia's ongoing heat advisory.
Nearly all of north Georgia was under some sort of heat alert on Wednesday. A heat advisory is typically issued when temperatures feel hotter than 103 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. This was the case for the county on Wednesday with the hot temperatures to stick around through the week, forecasters said.
Most DeKalb County libraries and recreation centers will be available as cooling centers during business hours.
County leaders said for its recreation centers, a room in each building will be designated as a cooling area and water fountains will be accessible. There will also be free access to pools from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on days when a heat advisory is issued.
Hamilton, Lucious, Sanders and Midway recreation centers will not function as cooling locations, a county news release reads. People can find their nearest recreation center on the DeKalb County website under the parks section and recreation programs and centers button.
As for county libraries, all locations will be available as cooling centers except Brookhaven Library and Covington Library. People can find a library near them using the DeKalb County library system website.
The DeKalb County Department of Human Services at 30 Warren St. in Atlanta will also be open to the public as a cooling center on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., during heat advisories, leaders said.
DeKalb County's eldest residents who need assistance can call the Senior Link Line at (770) 322-2950 for an assessment of need and help.
The DeKalb County Community Development Department is currently housing unhoused residents in local hotels and motels. Persons in DeKalb County who need homelessness assistance or housing services can contact DeKalb County Coordinated Entry by calling (404) 687-3500. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-county-cooling-centers-during-heat-advisory/85-692d0a98-93e1-4a27-80e5-176cbaf58ff5 | 2022-06-16T02:31:37 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-county-cooling-centers-during-heat-advisory/85-692d0a98-93e1-4a27-80e5-176cbaf58ff5 |
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — The ribbon cutting for the Rea of Hope Ryan Brown House happened on Wednesday.
Rea of Hope is an organization designed to help women suffering from alcohol or drug addiction while giving them an affordable place to live. The program has reunited 350 children with their mothers for over 17 years.
According to the Rea of Hope, the new home was funded by the Ryan Brown Addiction Recovery & Prevention Fund and facilitated by the DHHR.
The fund is named after Ryan Brown, who died of an overdose in 2014. In 2017, Brown’s family created the fund to memorialize their son.
They say the family also runs the addiction and overdose awareness organization, Ryan’s Hope.
Rea of Hope was awarded $276,643 to create a home for a reunited mother and her four children.
They say it took 18 months and brings their total number of properties to six with 37 beds in Charleston’s Historical District. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ribbon-cutting-for-new-recovery-home-in-charleston/ | 2022-06-16T02:36:04 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/ribbon-cutting-for-new-recovery-home-in-charleston/ |
Wegmans is planning on opening its first Connecticut store in Norwalk, and the company has big plans to handle the new traffic influx that is expected.
In order to build wider roadways that they believe will be necessary to accommodate the number of shoppers expected, Wegmans bought a strip of stores along Connecticut Avenue that it plans to tear down. In their place will be a pair of new roadways, which will provide easier access to the store.
A traffic study found that the proposed store could generate nearly 1,000 vehicle trips per day, according to the Norwalk Hour, adding more traffic to an already busy roadway.
The plan would add two additional two-way roadways that connect the store to Connecticut Avenue, The Hour reported.
The grocery store chain also wants to put up an office building and a two-level parking garage at the new shopping site.
Wegmens plans to build on land off Connecticut Avenue, near Interstate 95, on property occupied now by an office complex owned by MBI Inc., which plans to move to new office space before construction of the new store begins, according to Wegmans.
The Wegmans’ property will be a nearly 95,000 square foot two-level store, along with the two-story garage. The timeframe for opening has not been determined.
The company said previously that it was seeking municipal approvals for the project.
“Each year we receive hundreds of requests from residents for a store in Connecticut, so we’re excited to bring Wegmans to Norwalk and to get to know our new neighbors,” Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets, said. “Even before we open the doors to our new store, we’re committed to making a difference in every community we serve.”
Wegmans has been in business since 1916 and operates 106 stores in seven states -- Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The company said the stores have a European open-air market look and feel.
“We are excited by the opportunity that this sale of our property to Wegmans presents,” Peter Maglathlin, CEO and President of MBI, Inc. said in a statement. “Although our current building has served us well over the past several decades, the chance to relocate to modern office space while still keeping our headquarters in Norwalk offers unique advantages to our company and our employees.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/wegmans-plans-to-raze-strip-of-stores-to-accommodate-traffic-at-future-norwalk-location/3736401/ | 2022-06-16T02:36:42 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/wegmans-plans-to-raze-strip-of-stores-to-accommodate-traffic-at-future-norwalk-location/3736401/ |
Barksdale Air Force Base shows support for Pride month on Facebook
On June 10, Barksdale Air Force Base took to Facebook posting "Happy Pride Month."
Barksdale explained that they strive for equality year around and through the years, the Air Force has moved decisively and effectively to build a culture that values people, regardless of color, creed or orientation.
2nd Bomb Wing Commander Col. Scott P. Weyermuller said, "Inequity and discrimination undermine the Air Force's Core Values and the 2nd Bomb Wing's priorities where we empower an inclusive culture for all Airmen."
Barksdale continued to explain that the Air Force values all LGBTQ+ Airmen, guardians and their families, and continues to work toward policy changes and building an inclusive environment for everyone to thrive.
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Northern Arizona man dies after bystanders could not call 911 due to service outage
A 74-year-old man in rural St. Johns, just west of the New Mexico border, died Sunday on the way to a hospital after two bystanders were unable to call 911 — or anyone else — for some time due to a service outage before they finally flagged down an ambulance, authorities said.
The death occurred during a period when internet and phone service was disrupted across the entirety of Apache County and most of neighboring Navajo County, according to St. Johns Police Chief Lance Spivey.
Dealing with these types of outages is nothing new for these communities, he said, but this is the first time officials can directly connect a death to these service disruptions.
In addition, after a young girl accidentally impaled herself on a curtain rod, her mother was unable to contact anyone for help, authorities said.
The outage began Saturday as the result of criminal activity to equipment belonging to Frontier Communications, Spivey said, and service was not restored until around 3 p.m. Monday, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without any service for 48 hours.
"Public safety professionals in this region — we deserve better, the public deserves better," Spivey said. "We take our profession very seriously and when we can't do our job protecting basic human life or provide medical treatment appropriately, it's shameful."
The Arizona Corporation Commission which regulates public utilities in the state previously investigated Frontier Communications for outages impacting emergency services as early as April 2020, in which the company was found to have 66 hours of 911 service interruptions between then and April the following year.
Further, the commission found that "Frontier demonstrated that while it was prepared to respond to outages, it appeared not to be doing enough to prevent the outages," its March 2022 decision reads.
Despite presenting the commission with a plan to address the issues this past spring, it is not enough, Spivey said.
After last weekend's outages, Spivey sent a public letter to the commission condemning Frontier's outlined remedies as "quite simply insufficient and inadequate and blatantly jeopardizing public safety" and calling for an Order to Show Cause proceeding where the company will have to explain themselves.
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The Corporation Commission acknowledged it was aware of the weekend outages but declined to specifically comment on the case citing their ongoing investigation.
As communities statewide transition to a new call-handling system with the explicit goal of avoiding outages in the future, Frontier will soon no longer be directly responsible for the phone and internet service at nine call centers serving more than 333,000 Arizonans.
But Frontier isn't off the hook entirely either, Spivey said, because they still will have some role in the area's cellular infrastructure which is why, he argues, they need to be held accountable.
"My hope is that Frontier leaves the area, goes out of business," Spivey said. "They have jeopardized public safety. If this was to happen in the Valley, it'd be different because there's so many more people that live down there there'd be outrage and all kinds of stuff.
"But we're small and rural so we get stuck with a company that really doesn't care. They put dollars above names, above people."
The Corporation Commission's preliminary agenda for its June 28 meeting includes an item regarding the investigation of the Frontier Companies in Arizona regarding 911 outages and the adequacy of its equipment and facilities.
On Wednesday, St. Johns business owner Mandi Huth submitted an official complaint to the commission, outlining the impact of the outages on residents and businesses in addition to emergency services.
"As small business owners who rely on the internet it is detrimental to our income when services go down. That we can deal with … What we will not deal with is having 911 services in our community go down and our cell phones go down, our resource to call 911," Huth wrote in her complaint to the commissioners. "This is unacceptable. I am asking each of you to consider what it would mean to you and to your family if you needed emergency services and were unable to reach them due to a utility company who puts profits over people."
Frontier Communications could not be reached for comment but sent out a statement to some news media outlets.
“Frontier is offering up to $10K for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) who vandalized Frontier-owned communication lines in Navajo County, Arizona that led to an outage in the community last weekend," according to the statement published by AZ Family on Wednesday morning.
"We have long been committed to providing this critical infrastructure to St. John[sic]. We have offered to discuss the network redundancy with the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Arizona Department of Administration, and the industry in order to work toward a solution that ensures reliability when the technology has been damaged due to causes such as weather or vandalism, as in this instance.”
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Drug overdose deaths, many from fentanyl, surge again in Knox and Anderson counties
Overdose deaths in 2021 surged at alarming rates for the second straight year in Knox and Anderson counties, according to the Drug-Related Death Report released Wednesday by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.
The upward trend isn't slowing down in 2022, according to preliminary data.
Last year, overdose deaths in Knox County increased 29% to 533 after a 41% increase in 2020, according to the report authored by Knox County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan.
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Anderson County drug overdose deaths — a total of 85 in 2021 — increased 67% after an increase of 81% in 2020.
Overdose deaths had begun to decline in 2019 before the spike, Mileusnic-Polchan wrote.
“The overdose epidemic in Knox County, like across the nation, continues to grow in magnitude and new stronger drugs are making it worse,” said Chris Thomas, director of the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.
Who are the victims?
In Knox and Anderson counties, more than 40% of drug overdose deaths were men ages 35-44. Overall, more than 60% of the victims were male.
Individuals 55-64 saw the sharpest increase — 138% — over two years, according to the report.
In the city of Knoxville, the ratio of Black-to-white overdose deaths remained at about 1:9, reflecting community demographics, the report noted.
Mileusnic-Polchan said the combination of stronger drugs and direct modes of administration like vein injection make naloxone, which reverses opioid overdose, frequently ineffective.
“It is disheartening to see that many of the deceased individuals had gone through different drug rehabilitation programs and facilities more than once, only to go back to their previous ways shortly after the last session,” Mileusnic-Polchan added.
She said it might be time to "reevaluate many of the programs and measures," highlighting medication-assisted treatment, increasing the availability of naloxone, and needle exchange programs.
A CDC report from January that examined Knox County data suggested expanding availability of naloxone.
"Naloxone still serves as an effective drug to reverse opioid overdose," the "Notes From the Field" CDC report stated. "However, additional doses of naloxone might be required when stronger opioids like fentanyl, para-fluorofentanyl, metonitazene, or other benzimidazoles are involved or combined."
Which drugs led to the most overdoses?
Polypharmacy, when more than one drug is responsible for death, was involved in 76% of overdose deaths in Knox County and Anderson County.
Fentanyl, fentanyl analogues and some of the synthetic opioids were the most frequently identified drugs in drug-related deaths in 2021, the report stated.
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“Last year, we elaborated on the new novel synthetic drugs,” said Mileusnic-Polchan. “There are more of them on the market this year and they are deadlier than ever — alone or in combination with other drugs. Snorting and/or intravenous drug abuse continue to be the predominant modes of intake in drug intoxication deaths.”
The five most common drugs identified in drug-related deaths in 2021 were synthetic opioids, methamphetamine, diphenhydramine, alcohol/ethanol and cocaine.
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Great Lakes steel production rose by 14,000 tons last week, and steel capacity utilization ticked up, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel mills remained at over 80% capacity, a key threshold they operated at for most of last year, following the latest wave of industry consolidation, imposition of blanket tariffs of 25%, strong demand and generally favorable market conditions. Imports have been rising again after steel prices soared to record highs, contributing to inflation and leading the U.S. to switch to a quota system with some trading partners.
Locally, steel mills in the Great Lakes region, clustered mainly along the south shore of Lake Michigan in Northwest Indiana, made 591,000 tons of metal in the week that ended June 11, up from 577,000 tons the previous week.
Overall, domestic steel mills in the United States made 1.784 million tons of steel last week, up 0.2% from 1.781 million tons the previous week and down 3.3% compared to 1.844 million tons the same time a year prior.
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Nationally, steel production so far in 2022 totals 40.658 million tons, a 1.7% decrease over 41.361 million tons through the same period last year.
U.S. steel mills have run at a capacity utilization rate of 80.7% through June 11, up from 79.4% at the same point in 2021, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.
Steel capacity utilization, a key metric of the industry's profitability, was 81.7% last week, down from 83% a year earlier and up from 81.6% a week prior.
Steel production in the southern region, a wide geographic swath that encompasses many mini-mills and rivals the Great Lakes region in output, totaled 753,000 tons last week, down from 758,000 tons the week before, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Volume in the rest of the Midwest fell to 201,000 tons, down from 207,000 tons the week prior. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/great-lakes-steel-production-rises-by-14-000-tons/article_5e44b85f-c00d-5ecd-ac94-9bfb966088c1.html | 2022-06-16T03:01:57 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/great-lakes-steel-production-rises-by-14-000-tons/article_5e44b85f-c00d-5ecd-ac94-9bfb966088c1.html |
Wintrust Financial Corp., the parent company of Wintrust Bank, is initiating a $258 million common stock offering.
The Rosemont-based bank, which has branches in Dyer, Lansing and across the south suburbs, is offering 3 million shares to the public at a price of $86 per share. The bank has a 30-day option to buy 450,000 more shares of common stock.
Wintrust expects to get proceeds of as much as $248.4 million from the sale.
Wintrust's common stock is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, the second-largest stock exchange in the world by market capitalization after the New York Stock Exchange.
Founded in 1991, Wintrust has $50 billion in assets and 170 branches in the Chicago metro, Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana. The bank made $466.2 million or $7.58 per diluted common share last year.
Its stock was trading at more than $79 a share Tuesday, giving the financial institution a market capitalization of more than $4.7 billion.
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Nothing Bundt Cakes, Basecamp Fitness, Northwest Health doctor's office opening; Fresh to Order closed
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Nothing Bundt Cake will soon open its second Northwest Indiana location on U.S. 30 by the Southlake Mall in Hobart.
The bakery focusing on bundt cakes opened its location in Shops on Main in Schererville a few years ago. Now it's looking to bring something sweet to the former Helzberg Diamonds at 2871 E. 81st Ave., in a strip mall next to Hassleless Mattress.
"Right now we're looking to open in the first week of July," said Tammy Oliver, who owns the local franchise along with Valerie Warnell.
The building required extensive renovation to turn it from a jewelry store into a bakery. While most of the interior construction is complete, not all of the equipment has arrived because of shipping delays.
The new bakery will be about 2,500 square feet or about 1,000 square feet bigger than the current Schererville location. It will employ about 25 to 30 people.
"There will be more room for baking and frosting," Oliver said. "We'll be able to have more staff. Our location here is so tiny in the back. We'll be able to work there with a larger staff."
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Closer to customers
Nothing Bundt Cake specializes in cakes ranging from bite-sized to tiered.
"We sell bundt cakes in four different sizes," she said. "We have a different seasonal flavor each month. This month is blueberry. Next month it will be completely new and you'll just have to wait and see. Most of the seasonal flavors are regular like pumpkin spice in the fall or peppermint chocolate around Christmas. We just had strawberry, which was huge."
The Las Vegas-based chain was started in 1997 and has grown to 400 locations worldwide.
"I would attribute our success to the product," Oliver said. "It's moist, flavorful and high-quality. Anyone who tastes our cake knows."
The Nothing Bundt Cake in Schererville draws customers from as far away as Valparaiso and Michigan City. The franchisees decided to put a second location closer to some of their more far-flung customers.
"We've had so many requests for another location," she said. "Customers coming in from further, from Valparaiso and Hobart, have had so many requests. It's finally time to open in that area, so customers don't have to travel 30 or 40 minutes."
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'A lot of visibility'
Nothing Bundt Cake searched for some time for a new location in Hobart or Merrillville and finally found one along a highly trafficked stretch of U.S. 30.
"It has a lot of visibility off U.S. 30," Oliver said. "Not everyone has tried our cakes so that visibility helps. It's a busy route."
Nothing Bundt Cakes makes cakes for birthdays, weddings, graduations, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and other holidays. It's especially popular around Thanksgiving and Christmas both as gifts and for people cooking at home who want one less thing to worry about, Oliver said.
All of the cakes are baked fresh on-site daily.
"We make homemade cakes. People like the quality of the cake and the taste of the cake," she said. "People who sample our cake are never disappointed. It's the richness, the moisture and the flavor. It's all handmade in our bakery."
For more information, visit nothingbundtcakes.com , call (219) 300-8570 or follow the business on Facebook.
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Closed
Fresh to Order recently closed after a run of a few years on U.S. 30 near Broadway in Merrillville.
The "fine-fast" restaurant merged the convenience of a fast-casual restaurant like Panera Bread or Chipotle with the chef-driven culinary experience normally offered at a white tablecloth restaurant.
The menu featured prime steak medallions, flame-grilled shrimp, salmon, ahi tuna, crispy calamari, salads and paninis. It dramatically showcased open flames in its open kitchen to emphasize its food was flame-grilled.
A South African native of Greek descent started the small chain in Johannesburg. It now mostly has locations in the Atlanta metro, including at the CNN Center, the Cumberland Mall and the Atlanta Airport, which is the busiest in the United States.
Fresh to Order opened in 2018 at 540 81st Ave. in Merrillville, in a strip mall shared with Planet Fitness and Catch Table and Tap.
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Coming soon
Northwest Health broke ground on the construction of a new Northwest Medical Group office in Valparaiso.
The health care provider is investing $8.3 million in the new medical facility by the intersection of Calumet Avenue and Vale Park Road in Valparaiso. It will house primary care physicians with the Northwest Medical Group.
"Northwest Health is implementing a multi-phase strategic investment to enhance patient care and address the need for access to health services throughout the Region," the health care system said in a news release. "The strategy will result in integrated electronic medical records, convenient locations, the addition of more physicians and other caregivers, and easier access to providers."
The new medical office should open in Valparaiso early next year.
"The new location in Valparaiso marks the culmination of the first phase of the investment," Northwest Health said in a press release. "Other projects in phase one, totaling more than $38 million, are new patient access points in LaPorte, Michigan City and Portage."
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Now open
Basecamp Fitness recently opened its new Schererville studio near the IHOP at the Crossroads of America intersection.
The gym at 1906 U.S. 41 offers High-intensity Interval Training that mixes core, cardio and strength training. Coaches lead group classes that "push you from start to finish, helping you reach your personal best through a 35-minute hyper-efficient program."
The workouts are frequently switched up to ensure they remain challenging so people don't get stuck in the rut of a fitness plateau.
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First Indiana location
The Schererville location is Basecamp's first in Indiana. It also has gyms in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.
For more information, call 219-301-2111, email schererville_IN@basecampfitness.com or visit basecampfitness.com .
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Under renovation
The White Castle at 800 W. Lincoln Highway at the Crossroads of America intersection in Schererville has been undergoing interior renovations.
The dining room has been temporarily closed during the construction but the drive-thru has remained open for anyone craving a sack full of sliders.
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Closed
Nicky's Gyros permanently closed at 5455 US-6 in Portage earlier this year after the property was sold.
The long-running fast-food restaurant sold gyros, hot dogs, rib tops, tacos, tortas, burritos and dinner plates.
The owners sold the building, which is now Deep Blue Seafood and Chicken. The new restaurant offers seafood boils, fish, lobster tails, sandwiches, tacos and southern sides.
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Bibi's Bites Wood Fired Pizza closed late last year at 302 Melton Road in Burns Harbor after the owners opted to pursue another opportunity that came along.
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Available for rent
The restaurant opened shortly before the coronavirus pandemic hit in 2020 and specialized in gourmet pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. It also had smash burgers, Philly steaks, Italian beef and other sandwiches.
If you would like your business to be included in a future column, email joseph.pete@nwi.com .
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HAMMOND — Authorities are seeking the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl missing from her Hammond home.
Leticia Gomez-Burgos was believed to have run away and was last seen Sunday voluntarily leaving her home in Hammond, said Hammond Police Department Lt. Steve Kellogg.
Police believe she may still be somewhere in the Chicagoland area.
Gomez-Burgos is described as 4 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 116 pounds with brown, shoulder-length, curly hair. Police said she has her ears pierced and she has a gap between her top front two teeth.
She was last known to have a white Jordan duffle bag full of clothes and may be wearing black Jordan Space Jam shoes or white Air Force 1 gym shoes.
Anyone with information about the teen is asked to contact the Hammond Police Department Juvenile Division at 219-852-2906. If anyone sees Gomez-Burgos, they are asked to call 911 immediately. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/14-year-old-missing-from-hammond-police-say/article_4b489728-5ec5-52d1-a6d4-a05405120093.html | 2022-06-16T03:02:09 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/14-year-old-missing-from-hammond-police-say/article_4b489728-5ec5-52d1-a6d4-a05405120093.html |
HAMMOND — A blaze that left several firefighters exhausted and overheated in the high temps was caused by someone being reckless with fireworks, officials said.
Just before midnight Tuesday crews were called to a fire at a roofing business in the 6700 block of Osborne Avenue, said Hammond Fire Department Chief Jeff Smith.
The fire started outside of the business in an area where wood pallets and insulation materials were kept. The flames spread to a part of the building before crews extinguished the fire.
"Some of our guys became overheated with the intense heat," Smith said. They were on scene for about three hours."
Two aerial trucks, three fire engines, a rescue car and an ambulance were summoned, with several personnel on scene. Heavy smoke poured from the area.
The building was damaged, but it was not a total loss. Hammond Streets Department and Hammond Public Works staff also helped the crews in the overnight fire.
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Smith said it was determined that an individual lit fireworks in the area, sparking the blaze. He said that citations are pending. He said not only was the person being unsafe but unlawful.
Smith stated that in Hammond, fireworks are only allowed between the times of 5 p.m. and two hours past sundown from June 29 to July 9.
"The law also states that you must do it on your own property, or with the permission of the landowner, and as far as we know, this person did not have permission to light fireworks at that time of night, no less," Smith said. "With the temperatures and overheating, I am proud of the work the firefighters did in these conditions." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fireworks-to-blame-for-blaze-at-region-roofing-company/article_1f2d9e3d-1975-50ef-b94c-71ff636bc300.html | 2022-06-16T03:02:15 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fireworks-to-blame-for-blaze-at-region-roofing-company/article_1f2d9e3d-1975-50ef-b94c-71ff636bc300.html |
GREENWOOD, Ind. — Two children were pulled from a retention pond in Greenwood Wednesday evening.
First responders were called to a neighborhood near US 31 and Smith Valley Road around 7:50 p.m.
A Greenwood Fire Department spokesperson said the victims' conditions was unavailable. The ages of the children were also not reported, but the spokesperson called them preteens.
Three other children were said to be in the water at one point but had left.
The pond was said to be about 15 feet deep.
This is a developing story. It will be updated as additional information becomes available.
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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.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b | 2022-06-16T03:11:10 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dolly-parton-east-tennessee-knoxville-vanderbilt-medical-center-research/51-a2051553-b362-49c1-9b24-b4a76fe7226b |
DUNCANVILLE, Texas — LaQuitha Ned sat in the front foyer of her home Wednesday evening surrounded by family. The only person missing was her husband, Brandon Keith Ned. His family and friends call him "Ronnie".
"I don't understand why this happened," Ned said.
On Monday morning, just after 8:30 a.m., Brandon Ned walked into the Duncanville Fieldhouse with a gun. Nearly 250 kids were in the facility attending summer camp.
Duncanville police said he fired one shot after interacting with a staff member, then fired another shot into classroom filled with children after he wasn't able to get into the room because the door was locked.
Police said officers responded to the facility two minutes after they were called. They said they exchanged gunfire with Ned in the gym of the facility and ultimately shot and killed him.
“My husband was bipolar," LaQuitha Ned said. "He was having an episode. He has an episode every three years, but he’s never hurt anyone.”
Ned said she spoke to her husband just minutes before he entered the fieldhouse. She said they spoke on FaceTime, and he was planning to come home after he finished riding with his friend to drop her kids off at the the camp.
Ned said she believes her husband went into the facility because his friend was taking too long, and he wanted to know where she was.
Brandon Ned's brother, who wanted to be called "Ned," said he was told the woman his brother rode to the camp with asked someone for help because was concerned for him due to his behavior.
“I feel like if he’d went in to hurt someone, someone would’ve been hurt," LaQuitha Ned said. "No one was hurt except my husband.”
Brandon Ned pled guilty to intoxication manslaughter and spent two years in prison in 2011. That incident, under the law, prohibits him from owning a gun.
“I didn’t know he had the gun at that time," LaQuitha Ned said. "He’s not supposed to own a gun. I own a gun. It stays in a lock box with the key hidden."
LaQuitha Ned said the gun her husband used on Monday belonged to her. She also said that Ned's bipolar episodes caused him to be paranoid.
"He'd been acting paranoid like feeling like he needed to protect his family," she said.
Ned's family said they believe he is being painted as a "terrorist" because of heightened sensitivity following the tragedy in Uvalde. They also said they don't believe it's fair for the incident in 2011, a drunk driving crash that killed two of Ned's relatives, to be attached to what happened Monday.
“I’m so glad nobody was hurt at the fieldhouse, but I wish they would have allowed my husband to come back home to me so that I could get him some help," LaQuitha Ned said.
Following the incident Monday morning, Duncanville Mayor Barry Gordon told WFAA that officers had just recently undergone active shooter training.
"Our officers did not hesitate," Gordon said. "They did what they were trained to do and saved lives."
LaQuitha Ned and her family said they want to see body camera and surveillance footage so they can get the full picture of what happened that day.
“I want to apologize to everyone who was at the fieldhouse. To the parents…everyone involved," Ned's brother said. "I just want everyone to know that's not who he was." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/family-of-man-duncanville-summer-camp-says-he-was-bipolar/287-a51aedc6-aa67-48fb-9d7d-b00671281aae | 2022-06-16T03:11:16 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/family-of-man-duncanville-summer-camp-says-he-was-bipolar/287-a51aedc6-aa67-48fb-9d7d-b00671281aae |
ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa is currently dealing with a water outage as crews work to repair a water main break.
While there is a lot of information circulating right now, here are the basics of what you need to know.
The City of Odessa will be holding a press conference at 4 p.m. We will be livestreaming the conference here on NewsWest9.com.
What is happening?
A water main break occurred in the area of 42nd Street, San Jacinto and Tom Green.
At this time the city hasn't said what the reason for the 24" broken transmission water line is. However, according to the city and State Rep. Brooks Landgraf, crews are working around the clock to fix it.
A disaster declaration has been issued and crews are working to provide water to places like the hospitals and nursing homes.
When will water be restored?
While the city doesn't have a specific time in place for when water will be restored, officials during a press conference hopes it will be fixed by Wednesday morning.
As of 4 p.m., the line is anticipated to be repaired within 4 hours. Once that happens, the city will need to restore the plant which was shut down and allow it to recharge.
Is there a boil water notice?
There is currently a boil water notice for the Ector County Utility District and for most of the City of Odessa.
Anyone who is able to get any water from their faucet should boil it thoroughly before cooking with it or using it for drinking water or brushing their teeth.
Once the water has been restored and the plant has been fully recharged, the boil water notice will remain in place for at least 24 hours while crews make sure the water is safe.
Where can I find water?
The Ector County Coliseum will be the only water distribution site open Thursday, a city spokesperson said in a press release Wednesday.
The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At this time water is limited to two cases per vehicle.
Look below for the traffic flow the city is planning for the distribution.
What locations are shut down?
Several businesses and offices are closed Tuesday and could potentially remained closed the next few days as water issues persist.
Most schools are closed and hospitals are limiting procedures, though ERs are still open.
For a full list of closures you can click or tap here.
This is all the information we have at this time. Stick with NewsWest 9 as we work to bring you the latest information on this situation. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/what-to-know-odessa-water-situation/513-5bfb3adc-dced-45e6-9042-03b436e29d82 | 2022-06-16T03:11:22 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/what-to-know-odessa-water-situation/513-5bfb3adc-dced-45e6-9042-03b436e29d82 |
For more than four decades, Dallas’ P&J Pawn has served as both store and lender.
“We’ve been helping people in this neighborhood as long as I can remember,” said owner Patrick Wade. "There are so many people on fixed incomes that get their check, and there's a little bit more in the month than there is check."
Wade said he’s served some families across multiple generations looking for a little extra cash, making his business a bit of an economic barometer as inflation hits a 40-year high.
"Gas and groceries are a daily occurrence. I've got to feed my family. I can't get to work,” said Wade when asked what he hears from customers.
Year over year, he said the number of customers seeking loans has increased more than 50%.
"It is very unprecedented. We have more stuff coming in every day than we've ever seen. What we call pulls, that's when someone doesn't pay, that's increasing, which is reducing the cost of merchandise,” he said.
According to Wade, while sales are down slightly, he’s averaging about 30 people a day coming into pawn or sell.
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"Just to pawn my game, just to make a couple of bucks to get up north,” said customer Phillip Thompson.
In a few days, Thompson said he’ll be on a bus to Washington to join his girlfriend and take a higher-paying job. Here at home, he said multiple family members have lamented rising costs.
"We're going from two or three bucks a gallon to four or five bucks a gallon. That's a drastic change,” he said.
Until it drops back down, Wade said his doors remain open to all families looking for new ways to cope.
“This is why I love this job. I’ve been able to help people every day for the last 34 years,” said Wade. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-pawn-shop-sees-record-number-of-customers-seeking-loans-due-to-inflation/2993618/ | 2022-06-16T03:11:58 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-pawn-shop-sees-record-number-of-customers-seeking-loans-due-to-inflation/2993618/ |
A North Texas fifth-grader is working to save lives by spreading a message of kindness.
Braylon Thomas, 11, is a student at Cedar Hill ISD's Collegiate Prep Elementary. He's also a finalist in the National Kindness Speech Competition.
In his speech, Thomas spends roughly two minutes encouraging others to be kind and to stop bullying to help prevent suicide. He also shares his plan to build on his idea by creating an organization for students.
"I would like to create a national student suicide prevention society," Thomas said. "It's important to stay safe and treat people the same way we would want to be treated."
"He's given a really, really powerful message, and a very simple one about just being kind of people, you know, a smile every now and then, you know, can take a person a long way," said Jamila Thomas, Thomas' mom.
She says the family received a call from the 2020 contest winner Orion Jean and his parents, wishing them good luck. She's proud that her son is a leader and that he's inspiring and working alongside other children to promote kindness. Thomas and some of his friends also discuss ways to show kindness and support on Facebook.
The speech with the most votes wins $500. If he wins, Thomas plans to donate some of his winnings to Carson's Village, an organization for parents whose children have died by suicide.
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Voting continues through Friday and each voter can submit a vote once every 24 hours. To learn more about the contest and efforts to help children promote kindness, click here. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-5th-grader-advocates-for-suicide-prevention-in-national-kindness-speech-contest/2993640/ | 2022-06-16T03:12:04 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/north-texas-5th-grader-advocates-for-suicide-prevention-in-national-kindness-speech-contest/2993640/ |
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — At Newport High, one student said he will no longer be quiet.
"I am not swapping school districts. I'm not going to avoid the problem,” he said.
His family is filing a lawsuit against the Bellevue School District. The student is a minor and asked that we only refer to him by his initials, C.S.A. With his parents by his side on Wednesday, he explained what happened in 2021 after a breakup with his girlfriend.
"It ended naturally, pretty quickly,” he said.
According to C.S.A, what followed was harassment on campus. He brought allegations to the school about one incident where he said his ex-girlfriend, who was also a student, smeared ketchup on his car and hit him. When she was confronted by administrators, he said she made her own allegations.
"Something along the lines of me pushing her or hitting her,” he said.
He calls that allegation false. A complaint filed in King County Superior Court on Wednesday states several independent investigations by the school and police reached that same conclusion.
"The first one proved that I was innocent. The second one proved that I was innocent and that she was guilty of harassment and bullying,” he said.
C.S.A. said from there it only escalated. The false allegations were printed in a school newsletter, posters went up saying he hits girls, and on November 19, 2021, students walked out of school, he said.
"Well over half the school was there,” he said.
"My son's name was being screamed through a bullhorn across 500 other kids who are chanting in support of a false accusation,” said Ben, the student’s father, who asked that the family’s last name not be used.
"Still, the school hasn't told the truth, and so we are just completely at a loss and that's why we hired a lawyer,” said Paige, the student’s mother.
According to their attorney, Yvonne Ward, the family has repeatedly asked the school district to share the results of the investigations, but she said that hasn't happened.
"The school let that false story keep perpetuating, creating a devastating environment for my client,” said Ward.
In an email, the school district denied our request for an interview saying they won't comment on individual students' records for their privacy and protection.
The email went on to state, “the district takes Title IX and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying allegations very seriously and has policies that guide and assist us in supporting our students."
The statement continued, "This year, BSD students led the school community in constructive and productive conversations that highlight the opportunity to improve processes. Our students, educators, and school leaders are continuing to listen to each other and work together to learn and develop more transparent processes that support, honor and empower them and their families.”
"With social media and the internet, it is hard for him to escape it. This is going to follow him around,” said Ward.
"I'm just hoping my side of the story can get out,” said C.S.A., "People telling me to kill myself. People telling me they're going to beat the (expletive) out of me, anything like that, threats on my life. Nobody should have to go through that. And the school district did nothing to protect me. So, something needs to change." | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellevue/family-sues-bellevue-school-district-unsafe-environment/281-ca7058bc-97c9-4ddf-ab86-fc9618aeb1d7 | 2022-06-16T03:26:02 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellevue/family-sues-bellevue-school-district-unsafe-environment/281-ca7058bc-97c9-4ddf-ab86-fc9618aeb1d7 |
MOSSYROCK, Wash. — Campbell Senter doesn’t remember earning the scholarship, but she’s always thinking about it.
“I’m very happy that I have it because then I don’t have to worry as much,” said Senter, who is about to finish her sophomore year at Mossyrock High Schooll.
When she was a kindergartner in 2012, Senter was one of 19 students to receive a special $2,500 trust from the TransAlta, the operators of the coal power plant in Lewis County.
The students were selected after planting trees at a state park.
If the students graduate high school they will be able to use the trust fund to help pay for continuing their education.
A TransAlta spokesperson said the initial $2,500 is now worth around $5,000.
Senter plans on getting a business degree after she graduates from Mossyrock High School in 2024. But she’s not waiting until then to start her college courses.
In the fall she is going to be taking classes at Centralia College.
“I’m going to take Chinese, economics, and then English 101,” said Senter, “Since I was little I’ve always wanted to go to college.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lewis-county-scholarship-recipients/281-b44fdd56-4906-4276-8013-13d703d09bf3 | 2022-06-16T03:26:08 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lewis-county-scholarship-recipients/281-b44fdd56-4906-4276-8013-13d703d09bf3 |
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Claire LaSee of Olympia is celebrating her dad this Father's Day by honoring his wish to save lives.
LaSee said her dad joined the bone marrow donor registry back in the 1980’s, but she didn’t know what that really meant until 2011, when she was visiting her parents from grad school and came across a piece of mail that spoke to her.
“My dad, Jerry, received a letter thanking him for his service on the bone marrow registry, but was now too old to donate.”
That led to a discussion where Claire learned that her dad joined the registry when a 12-year-old niece of his friend was diagnosed with an aggressive type of cancer.
“Unfortunately he wasn’t a match for her and she passed away, but he remained on the registry in the hopes of helping someone else” says LaSee.
It took a few years but Claire knew she wanted to replace her father on the donor registry and by 2014 she took the leap of faith.
“It’s just a cheek swab and the reality is that you’re not likely going to get the call from the registry.”
Over the past 30 years, Be The Match, operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, has managed the most diverse marrow registry in the world.
A patient's likelihood of finding a matching bone marrow donor or cord blood unit on the Be The Match Registry ranges from 29% to 79% depending on ethnic background.
In 2019, LaSee got the call she never expected.
“I was a match and suddenly I was in a position to donate live saving bone marrow.” says LaSee.
She said the call carried extra weight because only a few years earlier her dad passed away. He was in need of lung transplant, but couldn’t find a donor. He passed away and Claire says her experience of watching a family member in need of a donor propelled her to be an exception.
“I knew it was incredible rare to get chosen to donate, but every person on the list counts and I wanted to at least step up and see if I could be the match for someone.”
She donated at the University of Washington and a year later Seattle’s Be The Match Collection Center opened up to increase capacity to collect blood cells in the Pacific Northwest.
LaSee is now advocating for Federal support to remove one major barrier for potential donors. LaSee is sharing her story to ask Congress to support H.R. 7770, the Life Saving Leave Act.
This registration allows people, in any U.S. state, to take off up to 40 non-consecutive, unpaid hours of leave to donate, without the risk of losing their jobs. The legislation would merely ensure the donor’s job would be protected while they are involved in the the donation process, which normally takes no more than 40 hours.
LaSee said her dad’s legacy is simple to encourage more people to step up to the plate in case by chance they are the the answer for someone desperate for a match. 70 percent of the population don’t have a fully-matched donor in their own family.
This Father’s Day, LaSee know she will be missing her dad and hopes he would be proud of her for carrying on his wish to help save more lives. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/daughter-honors-fathers-legacy-by-joining-bone-marrow-registry/281-1569182d-a32b-4fc3-9558-0b4b5fc189d5 | 2022-06-16T03:26:14 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/daughter-honors-fathers-legacy-by-joining-bone-marrow-registry/281-1569182d-a32b-4fc3-9558-0b4b5fc189d5 |
PORTLAND, Ore. — When it comes to Portland's homeless crisis, effective solutions sometimes seem out of reach.
Portland may want to take a page from the playbook of Houston, Texas — one of America's largest and most diverse cities — which has seen a massive reduction in its homeless population since 2011.
The New York Times reports that over the past decade, Houston has moved 25,000 people off the streets and into permanent housing. The city has utilized what's known as a "housing first" policy. They don't sweep homeless camps, wait for those people to move somewhere else, then clear out the camps again. Social workers meet with unhoused people and offer them permanent housing in one-bedroom apartments, with no sobriety requirements like many temporary shelters have.
The city then works with nonprofits to continuously offer services, like addiction and mental health treatment, to the people that have moved into that housing.
Portland and Houston are very different cities — the most obvious difference being size. Houston is the country's fourth-most populous city, with a population of more than 2.3 million in city limits alone, while Portland has about 650,000 residents.
But a decade ago, the two cities had a very similar homeless crisis. In 2011, Multnomah County had a homelessness rate of 23 people per 10,000; in Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located, the rate was 21 unhoused people per 10,000.
In the years since, Houston implemented its housing first policy. Harris County's per capita homelessness rate has dropped to just 7 per 10,000 people. Meanwhile, Multnomah County's rate has nearly tripled to 63 per 10,000 people.
"I think what is noticeable is that two years after the fact, most of those people are still housed, and that's because of the permanent wraparound services, because in many cases we don't wait for people to get themselves clean or stabilized, so to speak," explained Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. "So if there are persons with, for example, substance abuse, you don't go and get yourself detoxed and all of that, and then you qualify. Or if you're suffering from mental behavioral health issues, it's not like you go and get the treatments and you're stabilized, and then you are housed. We kind of do things all at the same time, we get you off the streets, we get you in an apartment and we provide the wraparound services all at the same time."
Turner said a big reason the program has been successful is that outreach workers are persistent. They don't just approach someone once and leave if they don't want to move. Outreach workers might revisit them five or more times to convince them. Then once they are housed, those wraparound services help them see the light at the end of the tunnel.
"We are not abandoning them. We are not putting them in an apartment and then walking away from them. We are putting them in an apartment, but we come along with them. We come with the services that they need, whether they're mental health services, substance abuse services, they need assistance with training. They need to be able to navigate to where services are," Turner explained.
The mayor told a story about helping one man get into housing.
"We went back and forth, back and forth. The first objection he made he said, look, the shelters don't allow pets. We said, we can address that. You can take your pet. And then he said, there are various curfews, and there are restrictions — they don't particularly like restrictions at shelters. So we said, okay, we can address. We're talking about putting you in your own apartment, your own unit," Turner said. "Then there was a great deal of distrust. You're just trying to fool us. And then we came back and said, why don't you allow us, we'll take you, your pet, whatever belongings you want, we'll take you to your place, and then if you don't like it, we'll bring you back. It was at that point that the person said yes, and the person was effectively housed."
Houston hasn't solved homelessness, to be sure. There are still people living on the street and in camps, but the city has made huge progress in the past 10 years. Turner said the biggest challenge right now is finding available one-bedroom apartments.
Housing availability is an issue Multnomah County knows well. It recently started offering incentives to landlords who will rent vacant units to homeless people with an assurance from the county that rent will be paid. Houston's mayor said the city is working with landlords in a similar way.
KGW reached out to Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and all four city commissioners to ask if a housing first policy could work in Portland. Only Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty responded by deadline.
"I would much rather see Portland leaders focused on ambitious, compassionate, permanent solutions to our houseless crisis like what Houston has worked towards over destabilizing sweeps that just move people into neighborhoods, criminalizing poverty, and concerning proposals for forced entry into temporary mass shelters. I also want to see more measurable outcomes included in Portland’s inter-governmental agreement with Multnomah County to ensure we are seeing results with taxpayer dollars," Hardesty said in a statement. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/houston-housing-first-portland-homeless-crisis/283-ac7caf6d-2a53-4c32-a4e7-c6085d3887ab | 2022-06-16T03:36:24 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/houston-housing-first-portland-homeless-crisis/283-ac7caf6d-2a53-4c32-a4e7-c6085d3887ab |
SAN ANTONIO — In a span of 48 hours last month, San Antonio Police authorities responding to a pair of reported shootings on the south and southeast sides ended up opening fire and injuring the respective suspects in those incidents.
Neither suspect was killed. But San Antonio Police have now released body camera footage of law enforcement's response to both incidents, per department policy. That footage is now on its way to District Attorney Joe Gonzalez to be reviewed by the county.
May 27, along Topsey Street
According to authorities, officers responded to the 8800 block of Topsey in response to apparent gunfire at about 4:30 a.m. Police at the time said homeowners reported a 43-year-old man who lived in a nearby shed, Japheth Perea, had broken into their home and started shooting.
In the video released Wednesday, the three homeowners who reported the gunfire can be seen talking to police before the sound of an apparent gunshot is heard.
Multiple officers are then seen approaching the house, and the footage is blurred once they enter, with SAPD citing privacy laws. Eventually, a barrage of gunfire is heard behind the blurred footage; police say Perea "opened fire" on them and was hit when an officer returned fire, injuring him.
Police at the time said they then retreated and waited for a SWAT team to arrive. In the video, an audible Perea can be heard crying out: "I'm hit, I'm hit, I don't have a gun no more. I'm hit, please hurry!"
Perea remains in custody as of this week on charges of aggravated assault of a public servant.
May 29, along Ada Street
In the late hours of May 28, an hours-long standoff ensued when police say they responded to the 1200 block of Ada Street "to a report of an intoxicated male shooting a gun."
The video released by SAPD begins with audio of a 911 call from that morning. A woman can be heard saying her 29-year-old son, Roger Flores, "is severely drunk" and "trying to leave in my vehicle."
"He has a gun, and he is shooting it in the air," the woman goes on to say.
About 40 minutes later, another 911 call was made, this one by Flores, who can be heard telling dispatchers, "I'm getting drunk at the corner of the street. I got a f*cking gun on me. I'm ready to f*cking do this sh*t."
SAPD says officers who eventually arrived at the area worked unsuccessfully to get Flores to drop the gun, but that he "continued drinking alcoholic beverages from a cooler" as midnight came and went.
A perimeter was established at the same time to protect residents in the area. Thermal imagery included in the video appears to show Flores raising a weapon toward offices before slowly crumpling to the ground; SAPD says a SWAT officer shot at Flores to incapacitate him. A gun was found on the ground near him when approached by officers, SAPD says.
Flores remains in custody and charged with aggravated assault of a public servant.
Unreleased footage in other incidents
Meanwhile, SAPD says it would not be releasing footage in the May 21 killing of a woman who authorities said wouldn't put down a knife when confronted by police. The department cited the fact that it was a domestic violence incident.
The department is also not releasing footage of the June 3 killing of 13-year-old AJ Hernandez, who died after he allegedly rammed into an SAPD cruised in a stolen car, prompting officers to shoot him. The department claims that because of AJ's age, they are prohibited by law to release any video or reports associated with the incident.
AJ's death has sparked community rallies, and calls from at least one San Antonio activist group for SAPD to release body camera footage of the incident "so we can get the full narrative." The boy's mother, meanwhile, told KENS 5 that accounts neighbors are inconsistent with officers' initial report. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/sapd-san-antonio-police-bodycam-footage-incidents-shooting/273-94adf57d-857e-4bd2-8243-06b2d96b9e0b | 2022-06-16T03:36:38 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/sapd-san-antonio-police-bodycam-footage-incidents-shooting/273-94adf57d-857e-4bd2-8243-06b2d96b9e0b |
SAN ANTONIO — Avoid. Deny. Defend.
Those three strategies form the foundation of CRASE, or "Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events." Danny Trevino, a sergeant with the Schertz Police Department, is preparing to teach the nearly-three-hour course Thursday, and his students will go beyond those in law enforcement.
"Now it is on everyone's mind, every day," said Trevino, who will train parents, high school students and other community members this week on what to do when a gunman attacks a public place. "Whether it be a school, place of commerce, anywhere outside—what you could do to save your own life, or the life of others."
First up in Trevino's lesson plan: Avoid.
"Try to get out of the situation," he says. "Always know your exits."
Then, deny the attacker access to where you area, even if it means stacking things against doors.
"Sliding chairs, moving these tables as fast as you can," Trevino said.
Finally, defend. Trevino says that involves looking at what's around you to see what can be used as a weapon.
Since last month's mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Trevino says there is a lot of interest in his class. Among those who will train up on active-shooter response drills for the first time is Nicole Vela, a parent who plans to bring her 15-year-old twins.
"I just want them to be ready. If something happens, I want them to be prepared," Vela said. "Unfortunately, we don't know what tomorrow is going to bring."
Trevino's other tips for the public: Keep your eyes open and be aware of what is going on around you. His class, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday in Schertz City Council Chambers, is free and open to the public.
"These things are happening," he said. "And the unfortunate thing is they are not going away." | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/active-shooter-response-training-uvalde-schertz/273-20ce2c28-5820-4e88-9c59-9204e653ad1c | 2022-06-16T03:36:44 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/active-shooter-response-training-uvalde-schertz/273-20ce2c28-5820-4e88-9c59-9204e653ad1c |
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Crumbl Cookies is introducing Fairfield to its more-than 200 unique rotating flavors of ice cream, cookies and other treats on Friday starting at 8 a.m.
Owners Brad and Laura Bengerter will also be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 5089 Business Center Drive, Fairfield location on Thursday at 12 p.m.
“The rotating flavors from week to week are a fun way to make the experience unique each time we serve Crumbl cookies to our family and friends,” said first-time store owners Brad and Laura Bangerter.
In a news release, the company said the store has provided more than 80 jobs to the area. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/crumbl-cookies-shop-in-fairfield/103-1c667c75-3f03-4ae3-beb7-dff233ef2c12 | 2022-06-16T03:36:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fairfield/crumbl-cookies-shop-in-fairfield/103-1c667c75-3f03-4ae3-beb7-dff233ef2c12 |
DIXON, Calif. — Firefighters responding to a Dixon RV fire on Wednesday extinguished the flames only to find a person dead inside the RV.
Dixon fire crews were dispatched to the 5800 block of Thissell Road Wednesday afternoon, and were soon followed by fire personnel from Vacaville, UC Davis and the city of Winters.
After battling the flames, crews searched the RV and found the body.
The Solano County Fire Investigation Unit and Solano County Sheriff's officials say the identity of the deceased person remains unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the investigation can contact the Solano County Sheriff's Office. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/person-found-dead-dixon-rv-fire/103-bcfb9376-995a-4274-b027-b2d25eec5fb1 | 2022-06-16T03:36:51 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/person-found-dead-dixon-rv-fire/103-bcfb9376-995a-4274-b027-b2d25eec5fb1 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — The San Joaquin Juneteenth Foundation is preparing to host its 46th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Weber Point in downtown Stockton this Saturday.
In commemoration of the Emancipation Proclamation that officially freed African Americans from slavery on June 19 of 1965, the organization invites the public to celebrate the long-standing holiday with the Black community.
“Remembering and honoring our excellence, that's our title for this year,” San Joaquin Juneteenth Foundation President Rosemarie Edwards said. “All the things we've suffered, all the things we overcame, it brings us to our excellence and we're standing tall as a people.”
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature a number of activities, food vendors, music and poetry performances, an author’s corner and educational speakers to teach what Juneteenth is all about.
“We're gonna have some black authors there that'll be talking about the Emancipation Proclamation because there's a lot of adults that don't know what this means,” Edwards said.
“It tells you a lot because they really don't teach it in the schools and they never did,” she added.
Edwards said growing up, she never learned about slavery and Black culture in school, and wants to stress the importance of learning about Black history through community engagement.
“My family had been slaves from what my mother told us, and it’s heartbreaking,” Edwards said. “But we're still standing, still pushing forward, not going backwards, and freedom means a lot so we'll keep on fighting for that freedom that we won."
Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021, and Edwards said that has her and the organization especially excited for this year.
“It was unexpected, but it was very enlightening and everyone was happy about it,” Edwards said. “This is our second year at Weber Point, and I predict it will be a much bigger festival.”
Stockton Juneteenth is an admission free family-friendly event.
More information on the celebration, the organization and its other upcoming events can be found on the San Joaquin Juneteenth Foundation website.
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MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The Yuba County Sheriff's Department said a man likely died after being asphyxiated while trapped inside a recycling truck.
The man was found back on April 26 at the Material Recovery Facility in Marysville. Deputies later identified the man as Ron Lamp, of Magalia.
Deputies said the body appeared to have been brought in with a cardboard recycling truck at some point during the preceding week, but exact details of where he was picked up and when couldn't be determined.
According to sheriff's department, his autopsy revealed physical injuries, however they were not life threatening and didn't contribute to his death. Deputies said a toxicology analysis showed he was under the influence of a controlled substance.
Anybody with information on the death can contact the Yuba County Sheriff's Department at (530)749-7777.
WATCH ALSO: | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/yuba-sheriff-man-died-recycling-truck/103-962cf59b-49b9-419a-873b-9495c76f341a | 2022-06-16T03:37:04 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/yuba-sheriff-man-died-recycling-truck/103-962cf59b-49b9-419a-873b-9495c76f341a |
The Meridian City Council will consider adding a public intoxication ordinance after hearing the issue at its work session Tuesday. There is currently no ordinance on the books.
Meridian Police Department Lt. Brian Caldwell told the council that in order to cite or arrest someone for disrupting the peace or disorderly conduct, there must be a victim who is a citizen. The victim has to testify in court.
Many are reluctant to take this option. The new code would make the city of Meridian the victim, with only the officer testifying in court.
“As we have grown as a city, so has our city’s nightlife and bar scene,” Caldwell said. “We’ve noticed some issues in dealing with disruptive, intoxicated individuals and the limitations of the current criminal codes available to our officers.”
The way the proposed ordinance would work is officers could use observed signs of intoxication — such as slurred speech and watery red eyes — as a threshold to enforce the rule.
Police can either issue a citation or arrest an individual. If there is an arrest, officers would try to do a breathalyzer test.
“This is for the person that is staggering drunk,” Caldwell said. “This is for the obviously intoxicated person that’s on Main Street out here in front of one of our restaurants, screaming and yelling and causing a scene while being staggeringly drunk.”
In Boise, the ordinance states, “Any person, who is in public and intoxicated at a level that presents a danger to others or creates a disturbance of the peace, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
The proposed Meridian ordinance: “Any person who is intoxicated in public, to a degree that presents a danger to others or creates a disturbance of the peace, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
City Attorney Bill Nary said the ordinance was crafted to avoid court issues the city of Boise was having with its code.
Nary said on Wednesday some judges have determined Boise’s ordinance makes being intoxicated a crime. Boise police did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the Boise code.
Meridian City Councilmembers seemed generally in support of the effort.
“Wow, I didn’t realize that we didn’t have one of these in place,” Councilmember Jessica Perreault said.
Councilmember Joe Borton said it was a “no-brainer.”
“Properly used, it proactively prevents problems,” Borton said. “The classic example is the stumbling drunk walking towards a parking lot.”
Another official, Councilmember Liz Strader, said it sounds like the city needs the ordinance.
“Alcohol, unfortunately, when used responsibly is fine but when used irresponsibly, it just causes a lot of social ills,” Strader said. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-to-consider-a-public-intoxication-ordinance/article_14e53dbc-34e2-5bb7-8a19-f73a95978ddd.html | 2022-06-16T03:44:24 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-to-consider-a-public-intoxication-ordinance/article_14e53dbc-34e2-5bb7-8a19-f73a95978ddd.html |
BOISE — “If you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes,” the saying goes about Idaho. As it would turn out, waiting a few weeks has changed the water outlook for reservoirs in the Boise River System as well as the Payette River System.
“We did fill Lucky Peak and Arrowrock (reservoirs); we began active flood control (operations) this morning at 8,” said Mike Meyers, water master for Water District 63, on June 13. Water District 63 takes direction from the Idaho Department of Water Resources. Flood control operations means releasing water from the reservoir to prevent downstream flooding.
“That was mostly due to some heavy rains we had over the weekend, which everybody I’m sure experienced,” Meyers said. “It rained on top of what little snow we had left up there and kind of melted it off,” allowing both Lucky Peak and Arrowrock, though not Anderson Ranch, to fill, he said.
As recently as late May, the Lucky Peak reservoir was predicted to fill to 70-75% capacity, leaving some boat ramps beached, as previously reported. At that point, officials predicted that precipitation from the wet, cold spring would extend the amount of time Lucky Peak would remain at its highest point before being drawn down due to irrigation demand. Additional rainy weather over the previous three weeks has resulted in the reservoirs actually filling to near capacity, with the plan to keep Lucky Peak at that level through late July, according to a press release from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The Boise Airport received 0.81 inches of rain as of 7 p.m. Sunday, and some areas saw over an inch of rain, according to the National Weather Service.
Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was already planning to increase flows from Lucky Peak, according to a press release. Increasing flows in the Boise River would help move salmon smolts to the ocean, Meyers said.
With the influx of rain over the weekend, Meyers estimates that the reservoir will remain under flood operations for five to seven days, followed by additional “flow augmentation,” or releasing water from the reservoir, he said. How quickly water needs to be released will depend partly on what the weather does in the coming weeks, he said.
Meyers said he has heard criticism that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation are wasting water through such management.
“I want to assure the public that the corps and the bureau are very good at what they do,” Meyers said. “And I can assure everybody that the operations that are being done right now are in the best interest of the water users and the Treasure Valley. And I can also assure you that no water wasting is going on,” he said, adding water levels are being controlled to allow reservoirs to “capture water as high as possible for as long as possible.”
Recreationists will get to enjoy a “normal” looking water year at Lucky Peak, with boat ramps fully in the water, Meyers said. He predicts draw-down will begin in late July.
The weather also bodes well for having a normal irrigation season, with water availability lasting through September, Meyers said, though he emphasized that where and when water is available depends on the decisions of irrigation districts and canal companies.
Meyers also addressed confusion over the how the state can still be considered in a drought, despite recent wet weather.
“A drought isn’t something that we can come out of in one year, typically,” he said. “We’re going on three years of pretty dry weather, and just because we’ve got a few pretty good rainstorms doesn’t mean we’re out of a drought.” He also noted that the eastern half of Idaho has not received as much rain as the Treasure Valley and surrounding areas in recent weeks.
Conservation on the part of water users is still key, he said. With a wet winter, hopefully the state will fully exit the drought, he said.
Cascade Reservoir, which officials were already predicting would fill, began flood operations last week, said Ryan Hedrick, Middle Snake water operations lead with the Bureau of Reclamation. When water needs to be released ahead of demand for irrigation, that is known as “flood risk management,” Hedrick said.
“We were predicting, when snowpacks were much lower, we were getting worried that we weren’t going to be able to fill the reservoirs, and then this spring created a new situation for us,” he said.
Overall, it has been a “very unusual” spring due to cool weather that produced less snowpack than usual, but still managed to fill reservoirs, he said.
Hedrick is predicting Cascade to begin decreasing in volume in July or August, an extension from the mid-June time frame predicted in May. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/reservoirs-full-more-water-being-released-thanks-to-spring-rains/article_62992921-52ac-530b-9607-dc764612ab51.html | 2022-06-16T03:44:30 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/reservoirs-full-more-water-being-released-thanks-to-spring-rains/article_62992921-52ac-530b-9607-dc764612ab51.html |
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport plans to replace three large “traveling screens” that filter river water at the city’s water treatment plant.
The screens are located on the edge of the Holston River and act as a strainer, capturing debris down to 3/8 of an inch in size, according to water treatment plant manager Mark Zinnanti.
The screens are about 40 feet tall and rotate like a treadmill during the cleaning process, during which water jets blow off debris into large baskets before being deposited back into the river downstream. The city says the screens typically have a 20-year life span.
“The screens are there to protect our pumps,” Zinnanti said in a release. “Debris could get in and jam or damage the pumps. If you let the debris in, it’ll settle in the tunnel and eventually could become a problem.”
The $1.43 million project is currently in the engineering phase and the city hopes to bid out the work this summer. The city has applied for a $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to help pay for the project.
The city water plant, located off Konnarock Road, treats around 16 million gallons of water from the Holston River every day. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-to-replace-screens-at-water-plant/ | 2022-06-16T03:46:05 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/kingsport-to-replace-screens-at-water-plant/ |
A man was shot and killed in Center City late Wednesday night.
The victim was on 15th and Pine streets shortly after 11 p.m. when a gunman opened fire. The victim was taken to Jefferson Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after.
No arrests have been made and police have not released information on any suspects.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here.
This story is developing. Check back for updates. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gunman-shoots-and-kills-man-in-center-city/3272507/ | 2022-06-16T03:47:43 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/gunman-shoots-and-kills-man-in-center-city/3272507/ |
SOMERS — A Kenosha man is facing more than a dozen felony charges for allegedly entering a convenience store and threatening to shoot and kill people on Monday afternoon.
Jonathan James Petersen, 19, was charged with 16 counts of making terrorist threats with a dangerous weapon and one misdemeanor count of harassment with a weapon Wednesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
Petersen is being held on a $500,000 cash bond. He faces decades in prison if convicted.
According to the criminal complaint, dispatch reportedly received multiple calls from different callers regarding the incident at a Kwik Trip store, 5800 31st St. One caller reported there was a male pointing a gun at an employee saying “I’m done, I’m done.” Another reported that the male with the gun threatened to kill people or himself.
As one responding deputy reportedly proceeded to the main entrance a customer exited the store and advised that there was still a male inside with what appeared to be a firearm. As deputies entered the store they reportedly gave verbal commands to the male, later identified as Petersen. Petersen was reportedly armed with what appeared to be a firearm and a nine inch knife. A female employee was reportedly sitting just a few feet from Petersen when deputies made contact with him.
According to the complaint, Petersen yelled “shoot me, shoot me” over and over. Deputies reportedly told Petersen they were not there to shoot him and ordered him to drop his weapons. The defendant continued to say “please shoot me” and “do you know how much time I will have to serve in prison.”
Petersen then tossed his firearm on the counter and backed away from it, but then proceeded to take the knife in his right hand and press it into the right side of his neck, according to the complaint. Petersen repeatedly stated he wanted to die and told deputies to shoot him.
A deputy stunned Petersen with a Taser, but he reportedly continued yelling. The deputy deployed his Taser a second time and was then able to handcuff Petersen.
Another deputy located several employees that appeared very frightened hiding in a closet, and others hiding in other parts of the building. One employee reportedly stated he was “fearful for his safety in light of the number of mass shootings in the country.”
While on scene, a deputy was approached by a middle aged man “who appeared visibly distraught and was shaking.”
The man told the deputy that when he entered the store, he saw Petersen with what appeared to be a rifle standing near a female Kwik Trip employee. According to the witness, Petersen stated things to the effect of “I’m going to (expletive) commit suicide” and “I’m going to shoot someone.” The witness then stated Petersen leaned in his direction, so he ran out of the store and called 911.
According to the complaint, some store employees hid in a freezer while others hid in the office before law enforcement arrived and apprehended Petersen. Some employees interviewed by investigators said they feared for their lives.
When investigators examined the weapons they determined the firearm was a Crossman Full Auto A4-P BB gun.
“The gun was black and made from stamped metal, and appeared to be a legitimate rifle with no bright colored end cap on the barrel and a removable metal magazine,” according to the complaint.
Petersen later agreed to speak with investigators and reportedly stated he had gone to Kwik Trip with an airsoft gun and a knife and walked up to someone he had “had an issue with in the past.”
“The defendant stated he knew she worked at the Kwik Trip and that he wanted to scare her and others. The defendant was aware that there was an active protection order against him with (the woman), referring to it multiple times throughout the interview. The defendant stated that he planned to go do the same thing at the Pick n’ Save he worked at after he left Kwik Trip to confront another co-worker he had problems with,” according to the complaint.
The woman allegedly harassed by Petersen told deputies “he had been planning this for months, ever since the restraining order hearing” and “was scared to death that the defendant might shoot her and thought back to the restraining order hearing.”
No deputies, employees or customers were reportedly physically harmed during the incident.
A preliminary hearing is set for June 23.
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The CO is accused of bringing five phones into the prison. A criminal complaint states that she "was under immense pressure from (an inmate, whose name was redacted) and feared for her family." | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-man-charged-with-making-terrorist-threats-at-a-kwik-trip-held-on-500-000/article_2d8c88be-ecdd-11ec-b544-a354efc5b4db.html | 2022-06-16T03:49:05 | 1 | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/kenosha-man-charged-with-making-terrorist-threats-at-a-kwik-trip-held-on-500-000/article_2d8c88be-ecdd-11ec-b544-a354efc5b4db.html |
SCRANTON, Pa. — 50 years later, the floods of Agnes are still etched in the minds of countless residents, even those who didn't live in the hardest-hit areas. In June 1972, Eugene Peters was in his third year in office as the mayor of Scranton.
"The memory is as though it happened yesterday," said Peters.
Peters was sitting in his office when the news of severe flooding in Wilkes-Barre came over the airways.
"President Nixon declared it as one of the worst disasters to ever happen in the United States and we wondered why he would say that," said Peters. "When we kept calling, I couldn't get anyone, the city hall, the courthouse, and I'd been there many times. We decided to call a couple of my cabinet together and said 'I'm going to Wilkes-Barre. I'm going to the airport.'"
Peters and the Lackawanna County commissioners helped establish a relief zone at the airport.
Wilkes-Barre residents flocked to the site for food, water, and shelter from the rains.
Peters used his boat to rescue residents from the rising waters.
For the next five to 10 days, he worked alongside other Scranton residents; doctors, nurses, and everyday citizens, who volunteered their time and resources to help flood victims.
"The memory of that flood is kind of prominent," said Peters. "I can see the people coming in for help and the people coming in to help and the people coming in with food from their own cupboards and bringing it down."
Peters soon joined President Nixon to get an aerial view of the destruction in Wilkes-Barre.
"The president had sent a plane in and a helicopter and they asked me to go join him in a helicopter," said Peters. "We flew over Wilkes-Barre. I had been to Wilkes-Barre one hundred times. There was nothing but water in the whole square up to the street lights."
After the waters receded and recovery began, Peters was awarded a plaque from Wilkes-Barre as a thank you for his response to the disaster, but he's quick to shift the credit to the generosity of his community.
It was a thrilling experience, a sad experience to see homes destroyed, families destroyed, but I again thank the people of Scranton and this community who supported everything we did," said Peters.
Newswatch 16 This Morning will have special live coverage on June 23rd to mark the 50th anniversary of Hurricane Agnes.
Later that same day, WNEP will air a special, Agnes: 50 years later.
You can watch it at 7:30 pm on WNEP 2 and streaming on WNEP.COM, Roku, and Fire TV.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/former-scranton-mayor-recalls-hurricane-agnes-aftermath/523-dea7d0f3-6adc-45af-a176-db76ba639c35 | 2022-06-16T03:52:04 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/former-scranton-mayor-recalls-hurricane-agnes-aftermath/523-dea7d0f3-6adc-45af-a176-db76ba639c35 |
DALLAS, Pa. — It was time to exercise inside the athletic complex at Misericordia University in Dallas.
The point of the pool time? A program designed to help those who are visually impaired like Phil Kubiak from Hanover Township.
"I think it's good. It's social, it's exercise. It's a lot of good things," said Phil Kubiak, Hanover Township.
Misericordia physical therapy students conducted research with the visually impaired during an eight-week collaboration with Northeast Sight Services.
The program was designed to see how swimming impacts people's balance, strength, and function.
Phil is a client with Northeast Sight Services.
As a kid, he admits he cheated on his sight chart test by memorizing the letters.
Eventually, it caught up with him. He was thrilled to be a part of this program to work on his skills.
"I wish it went until August. I really am enjoying it," said Kubiak.
Kristen Lilly is with Northeast Sight Services.
She says this experience has been excellent for their clients in so many ways.
"Oh, it's been great. They all say how much better they feel from doing the exercises each week. They've also just gotten a lot of great socialization and support throughout the program," said Kristen Lilly, Northeast Sight Services.
Now because this has been so successful and because of all the research that went into it, next year's students will continue on the program.
Maureen Rinehimer is an associate professor in the physical therapy department.
She says this program started prior to the pandemic, but it had to be put on hold.
She says the students worked very hard to get everything back up and running and with good reason. It's been a success.
"All the clients wish we would continue like even next week. They want to keep coming," said Maureen Rinehimer, Misericordia University.
Misericordia PT students were also able to get a new pool lift in order to put on the research project.
The money was donated by different departments within the university.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/aquatic-program-helps-visually-impaired/523-30b1c2a7-5cd8-4e84-95e6-6c8f80ba7d5b | 2022-06-16T03:52:10 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/aquatic-program-helps-visually-impaired/523-30b1c2a7-5cd8-4e84-95e6-6c8f80ba7d5b |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The memorial bike ride consists of five riders from the Cherokee nation and six riders from the eastern band of Cherokee Indians, who want to honor their ancestors by retracing the route.
The route is 950 miles long, which started in Georgia and continued over seven states and finishing off in Cherokee nation. On average, they bike 60 miles per day.
Along their ride, the group explores and experiences different activities that connect riders to their Cherokee ancestors.
“It’s just a great reminder that we do this for all Cherokee people as a whole, regardless if they have descendants here or if any of us are related to them," said Desiree Matthews from the 2022 "Remember the Removal Bike Ride."
This experience for Desiree Matthews is more about tracing her genealogy and finding out where her family came from.
"As we learn more about that, they actually got to show me where they came from and a few places where my ancestors made a huge impact.” Said Matthews
It’s also used to teach them about their history, their native language, and their ancestry.
"This year almost all of the riders are related. They’re cousins, and they didn’t know that before the genealogy was completed.” Said Will Chavez – Bike Ride Coordinator
Throughout the expedition, riders became family, rebuilding a bond taken from their ancestors nearly 200 years ago.
“So as we’re coming back to this huge celebration that we’re home and we made it…They were not. And that’s one thing we’ve all been trying to keep in mind,” Said Matthews
The bike riders are almost done with their journey. Their homecoming event is Friday morning at 10 o’clock in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
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The family of the man who opened fire at a Duncanville fieldhouse is spoke to NBC 5 Wednesday evening.
Police say 42-year-old Brandon Keith Ned was shot and killed by officers who responded to calls of gunfire at the facility where 250 children were inside attending summer camp.
Ned’s family says he has a history of mental health issues and was having an episode at the time. LaQuitha Ned doesn't believe her husband set out to hurt anyone when he arrived at this fieldhouse of highway 67 Monday in Duncanville.
“I really want to find out what happened to my husband,” she said. “I know that he would never hurt anybody.”
Police say 42-year-old Brandon Keith Ned opened fire at the fieldhouse and was shot and killed by officers who responded to the calls in an exchange of gunfire. But his family said they believe there is more to what happened in his final moments.
“My husband was bipolar. He was having an episode,” said LaQuitha Ned.
Ned's wife and siblings said he began exhibiting signs mental distress in the days prior to the shooting. His wife said she'd planned to take him to a clinic that day for help.
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They said Ned went to the fieldhouse with a friend to drop her children off at camp, got tired of waiting in the car, and went inside. They said the grandfather of 10 would not intentionally hurt children.
“We talked about the Uvalde situation how sad it was,” said LaQuitha Ned. “He felt like the guy was selfish. We talked about these things. And then this happened.”
Family member said Ned does not normally carry a firearm but had one with him that day that belonged to his wife. She said it is usually locked up inside their house.
Ned's brother said he spoke to him that day as well and was relieved to hear he was with a friend that he knew. But that would be their final conversation. The says they want to know exactly what happened in those final moments.
“I want to apologize to everyone at the fieldhouse, everyone that was involved,” said DeWayne Ned. “But I just want to let you know that he was never there purposefully and intentionally to hurt anyone.”
The Duncanville Police Department released a brief statement on Tuesday that reads in part:
"Due to the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety, Duncanville Police Department will not be releasing any additional information about the suspect or the shooting incident at this time.”
Ned was sentenced in 2010 to two years behind bars for intoxicated manslaughter after a deadly car crash. Police referred NBC 5 to a press release regarding the shooting, and told us the Texas Department of Public Safety will release a final report once the investigation is complete. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/family-of-duncanville-fieldhouse-gunman-speaks-out/2993683/ | 2022-06-16T04:06:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/family-of-duncanville-fieldhouse-gunman-speaks-out/2993683/ |
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The man charged with shooting and killing a passenger on a New York City subway train pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a murder charge as his lawyer suggested someone else might be to blame.
Andrew Abdullah, 25, his wrists handcuffed behind him, softly spoke the two-word plea to second-degree murder and two gun charges after he was brought to court in an orange prison uniform to respond to an indictment announced by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
Defense lawyer Kristin Bruan told a state judge that a person fitting the description of the shooter turned in a gun after the shooting and five individuals could not identify Abdullah in a lineup. Yet, she said, she'd not been given “a shred” of evidence by prosecutors.
Outside court, Bruan told reporters those facts cast doubt on the strength of the government's case. She said a bearded homeless man who matched the description of Abdullah turned in a gun to police. She said she witnessed five people failing to identify her client in a lineup even though they were in the train car during the shooting.
In a release, Bragg said passenger Daniel Enriquez's “vibrant life was brutally cut short in a flash of violence that shocked our city.” Enriquez was shot on his way to Sunday brunch in Manhattan.
Bragg said he wanted to assure Enriquez's loved ones and all New Yorkers that investigators “will stop at nothing to ensure accountability for this terrible crime, and to make sure our subways are safe for all.”
Prosecutors said the May 22 shooting occurred shortly before noon in a Q train traveling between Brooklyn and lower Manhattan. They said Abdullah, a loaded pistol in his pocket, paced back and forth near the center of the train car before drawing his gun and firing a single shot at his 48-year-old victim.
Prosecutors previously said the other passengers scattered to the sides of the subway car, "praying for the life of their fellow passenger and hoping they would not be the next victim."
Abdullah told passengers scurrying away but trapped with him to put away their cell phones because they'd all be getting off at the next stop before he fled at Manhattan's Canal Street station, leaving passengers, transit workers and first responders to treat Enriquez, who died from blood loss at a hospital, they said. Abdullah was arrested two days later.
The gunman wore a hooded sweatshirt and a mask that concealed his face, but police said they used security cameras to track the killer after he fled the station, including footage that showed him shedding the clothing that initially hid his identity.
Prosecutors said Abdullah handed his gun to a homeless man on the subway stairs. The gun was later recovered by police.
Authorities have outlined other clues they were said to have collected. Abdullah was stopped by police as he left the area around the station and showed his identification, but was allowed to leave because he wasn't then wearing the hooded sweatshirt witnesses had described, officials have said.
Outside court, Bruan said it was unfortunate that the public assumes guilt because the police say they got the right guy. She complained that no evidence has been turned over, saying it was unusual in such a high-profile case.
“So it’s curious to me that we have five people who can’t identify him despite being on the train and the district attorney has given me not one shred of evidence. Not a video. Not a police report. Not a piece of paper. Nothing,” Bruan said.
She described her client as a “soft-spoken man” who has the support of his family and and a "very strong support system in the community.” Bruan said her client has been "cooperating fully" and had been in "constant communication” with authorities as soon as he learned he was being sought.
The lawyer said the "hardest part, professionally, is explaining to his family what’s happening to their 25-year-old son who obviously is in need of medical and psychiatric attention, and it’s not being fulfilled.” | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/suspect-in-deadly-unprovoked-shooting-of-q-train-rider-pleads-not-guilty/3736418/ | 2022-06-16T04:07:38 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/suspect-in-deadly-unprovoked-shooting-of-q-train-rider-pleads-not-guilty/3736418/ |
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Gunfire at Stony Creek Metropark sparks arrests, officials say
Gunfire Wednesday at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township led to multiple arrests, officials said.
One gunshot was fired inside the parking lot near the property's Eastwood Beach, the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority said in a statement.
Metroparks police immediately responded to the scene, and suspects were taken into custody, according to the release.
"Thanks to the quick actions of police, no visitors or staff were injured during the incident," park officials wrote. "The incident is under investigation and we will provide more information as it is available."
Parks representatives did not release more details Wednesday night.
Fox 2 reported a fight in the parking lot sparked the shooting, and three people were arrested.
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Betty Blair, former Detroit News reporter and editor, dies at 94
Betty Blair’s inquisitiveness served her well in a lengthy journalism career.
That quest for knowledge and love of learning made her a fascinating conversationalist, friends said.
“She was a relatively quiet person, but she had very strong opinion based on fact,” said Edward Sharples, who knew her for 20 years. “She was a wonderful, bright, loving person.”
Mrs. Blair, a former Detroit News staffer, died Wednesday, June 15, 2022, while in hospice care. She was 94.
Much of her career was at The News, where she worked more than 20 years and served as both an editor and reporter, friends said.
Mrs. Blair spearheaded women-focused coverage at other publications before starting the health and fitness beat at The News, said her longtime friend, Maury Okun, president of Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings.
“She was so passionate about journalism,” he said. “I heard so many things about the issues she got to write about. She got to meet some really interesting people.”
Mrs. Blair also reveled in helping more women succeed in the newsroom, he said.
“Opening opportunities for people was about what she was most interested in.”
After leaving The News in 1992, she enjoyed traveling with her husband, Art.
Devotees of classical music, the couple started supporting Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings. Each spent stints on the group’s board and were heavily involved, from highlighting concerts to raising funds, Okun said. “They were both incredible great cheerleaders and great coaches for us.”
Born Betty Evers on April 28, 1928, Mrs. Blair grew up in Wisconsin.
She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with degrees in English literature and journalism, friends said.
Her career included jobs at the Capital Times in Madison and the Des Moines Register, Okun said.
She relocated to Detroit in 1972 to join The News.
Within a few years, she married Art, a mechanic who repaired mail-processing equipment for 28 years for the U.S. Postal Service.
Following her husband's death in 2008, Mrs. Blair relocated from Rochester Hills to Birmingham.
She remained devoted to the area’s arts scene and was active at Birmingham Unitarian Church.
As a member, Mrs. Blair made special contributions so the congregations could host programs with instrumentals, said Sharples, a former committee chairman also on the Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings board.
“She was always interested in high-quality music,” he said.
Mrs. Blair also read voraciously and loved learning about a wide array of topics, Okun said. “Curiosity was a big part of her life. She was smart, she was kind and made friends easily.”
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Shasta District 1 supervisor race appears headed for runoff; 4 county incumbents will stay in office
It is becoming more likely that the race for Shasta County District 1 supervisor is headed for a November runoff, according to the latest unofficial results released Wednesday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the incumbents in the contests for clerk, district attorney, sheriff and schools superintendent will retain their seats in countywide races.
All told, 47,009 ballots cast in the election have been processed, according to the Shasta County Elections Office website. That's an additional 11,291 ballots from the last updated vote count late Friday, when the office reported 35,718 were processed.
At that time, the elections office had more than 16,300 more votes to count.
The new tally means workers have 5,076 more ballots left to count, according to a statement released by the elections office. The next updated vote count will be on Friday.
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The lead all four incumbents hold over their challengers exceeds the number of ballots outstanding.
Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett's lead over challenger Erik Jensen shrunk slightly, but she still had 56.12% of the vote to Jensen's 43.88%, a margin of 5,548 votes.
Shasta County Sheriff Michael Johnson has received 62,71% while candidate John Greene had 37.29%.
Shasta County Clerk and Registrar of Voters Cathy Darling Allen still has the widest margin of any candidate in all six local races, with 68.82% of the vote to candidate Bob Holsinger's 31.18%.
Shasta County Superintendent of School Judy Flores also saw her lead shrink slightly to 57.39% against candidate Bryan Caples' 42.61%. But the margin is 6,570 votes.
In the District 1 supervisor race, Erin Resner remained under the 50% plus one vote threshold needed to win the race outright. But the percentage of votes she holds went from 49.71% to 48.90% on Wednesday, the elections office said. Kevin Crye, who is the second-largest vote-getter in the primary contest, saw his percentage go from 40.97% to 41.71%.
In District 5, with 43.63% of the vote, Baron Browning is headed to a runoff with Chris Kelstrom, who has 36.64% of the vote.
The elections office did not say how many votes are left to count for each district.
"I can only say at this point that there are ballots outstanding in those districts," Registrar of Voters Cathy Darling Allen said in an email to the Record Searchlight on Tuesday.
Vote results as of Wednesday, June 10
Shasta County superintendent of schools
- Judy Flores (i): 25,519 (57.39%, a 2% decrease from June 10)
- Bryan Caples: 18,949 (42.61%)
Shasta County District 1 supervisor
- Erin Resner: 3,291 (48.9%, a .81% decrease from June 10)
- Kevin Crye: 2,809 (41.74%, a .77% increase from June 10)
- Kymberly Vollmers: 630 (9.36%)
Shasta County District 5 supervisor
- Baron Browning: 3,884 (43.63%, a 1.9% decrease from June 10)
- Chris Kelstrom: 3,262 (36.64%, a 1.34% increase from June 10)
- Colt Roberts: 1,013 (11.38%)
- Frank LoBue: 391 (4.39%)
- Alex Madrigal: 352 (3.95%)
Shasta County clerk
- Cathy Darling Allen (i): 31,051 (68.82%, a 2% decrease from June 10)
- Bob Holsinger: 14,069 (31.18%)
Shasta County district attorney
- Stephanie Bridgett (i): 25,420 (56.12%, 2.22% decrease from June 10)
- Erik Jensen: 19,872 (43.88%)
Shasta County sheriff-coroner
- Michael Johnson (i): 28,467 (62.71%, a 1.6% from June 10)
- John Greene: 16,930 (37.29%)
California Assembly District 1
- Megan Dahle: 60,235 (51.8%)
- Belle Starr Sandwith: 40,153 (34.5%)
- Kelly Tanner: 13,670 (11.8%)
- Joshua Brown: 2,280 (2%)
California Congressional District 1
- Doug LaMalfa: 77,717 (55.5%)
- Max Steiner: 48,404 (34.5%)
- Tim Geist: 9,182 (6.6%)
- Rose Yee: 4,831 (3.4%)
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Shasta County sheriff: Man kills himself after breaking into home north of Redding
A man killed himself after breaking into a house and being confronted by the homeowner on Old Oregon Trail north of Redding, the Shasta County Sheriff's Office said.
Investigators in a news release said the burglar, who has not been identified, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound from a gun that he had earlier taken from the homeowner inside the house.
According to investigators, the homeowner, an 80-year-old man, was in his living room when he heard glass breaking from the back of the home. He started walking to the rear of the house when he was confronted by the man, who investigators said started assaulting the homeowner.
Investigators said the homeowner went to a bedroom and got a gun.
"The homeowner and intruder got into a second physical altercation where the intruder disarmed the homeowner by taking the firearm," a sheriff's office news release said.
The homeowner again went into a bedroom before he heard a single gunshot, investigators said in the statement.
The news release said the homeowner found the man dead before calling 911 around midnight. The homeowner, who was not identified, suffered minor injuries.
Investigators said they discovered that the same man found dead in the house had earlier broken into a neighboring house, but the homeowners there were not home.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Major Crimes Unit at 530-245-6135 or email mcu@co.shasta.ca.us.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies are investigating the deaths of an elderly couple found in a ditch in unincorporated Rockledge Wednesday afternoon, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators said the couple, both in their 80s and suffering from illnesses related to their old age, were reported missing around 2:45 p.m. by a family member who couldn’t find them at their home.
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The couple, last seen leaving their home on Glenn Avenue by foot just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, were found dead in a drainage swale near the area, deputies said.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths further, though a spokesperson with the agency said the deaths do not look criminal and are “most likely accidental.”
“Unbelievable,” said Chase Bogle, a neighbor and friend of the couple. “My jaw hit the floor, just about. I was on my way home, and now — it’s crazy, it feels different.”
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413 or the Communications Center at 321-633-7162. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/15/elderly-couple-found-dead-in-unincorporated-rockledge-ditch-deputies-say/ | 2022-06-16T04:26:31 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/15/elderly-couple-found-dead-in-unincorporated-rockledge-ditch-deputies-say/ |
LONGWOOD, Fla. – Longwood officers sprang into action Monday evening to save a boy with autism stuck in the middle of a retention pond, according to the department.
Police said the boy was in the middle of the pond near 1060 W. State Road 464, “struggling to stay above water.”
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Two officers swam into the pond to grab the boy, bringing him close enough to the shoreline for a third officer to pull him up, the department said.
Officers said they were able to calm the boy and dry him off as they waited for the Longwood Fire Department to arrive and check his condition.
Longwood police Chief David Dowda shared a letter of commendation received from Lt. Adam Bryant, one of the three who rescued the child, regarding the actions of the officers.
“I have no doubt that (officers’) heroic actions saved the life of this child,” Bryant said in a Facebook post. “I feel humbled and proud to get to witness both of them put their selflessness on display and save the life of a child.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/15/longwood-officers-save-child-with-autism-from-drowning-police-say/ | 2022-06-16T04:26:37 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/15/longwood-officers-save-child-with-autism-from-drowning-police-say/ |
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – SpaceX is targeting Friday morning for the launch of its Falcon 9 rocket and 53 Starlink satellites from the Kennedy Space Center.
The launch is currently scheduled for 12:08 p.m. EST, though a backup date and time is slated for 11:47 a.m. on Saturday, SpaceX said.
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The first stage booster bolstering this mission previously launched GPS III-3, Turksat 5A, Transporter-2 and nine Starlink missions, the agency said.
Falcon 9′s first stage is scheduled to return to Earth and land on the A Shortfall of Gravitas droneship stationed in the Atlantic Ocean following stage separation.
The launch comes days after NASA voiced concerns about SpaceX’s Starship possibly exploding and damaging the launch pad.
A live webcast of the mission will begin roughly ten minutes prior to liftoff. Check back with ClickOrlando.com for further updates. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/15/spacex-targeting-friday-for-falcon-9-starlink-launch-from-florida/ | 2022-06-16T04:26:44 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/06/15/spacex-targeting-friday-for-falcon-9-starlink-launch-from-florida/ |
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