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BALTIMORE — The actions of the Baltimore Police Department's now defunct Gun Trace Task Force (GTTF) continues to cost the City millions of dollars.
Since 2020 the City has settled 39 lawsuits worth over $22.1 million against former members and officers linked to the group.
Instead of enforcing the law and curbing violent crime on the streets of Baltimore as assigned, the GTTF went rogue operating a racketeering, robbery, extortion and overtime scheme.
The disgraced force was made up of now federally convicted felons Wayne Jenkins, Momodu Gondo, Jemell Rayam, Daniel Hersl, Marcus Taylor, Maurice Ward and Evodio Hendrix.
Other former Baltimore Police members were caught up in the scandal as well including Thomas Allers, Keith Gladstone, Ivo Louvado, Victor Rivera, Carmine Vignola and Robert Hankard, all of which have either pleaded guilty or been convicted at trial.
RELATED: An In Focus look into the 500+ page Gun Trace Task Force investigative report
To keep track of all the money handed out to alleged GTTF victims, the Baltimore City Comptroller on Tuesday launched an online settlement tracker.
It aims to serve as both a current and historical reference for GTTF related settlements.
In 2020 the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled Baltimore City is still liable for damages or settlements stemming from lawsuits against GTTF officers.
Thus far none of the 47 officers named in the lawsuits have been legally required to reimburse the City. A majority of those listed in the tracker were never criminally charged, and are eligible to receive full pensions.
Some are former high ranking officials including commissioners that predate most revelations about the GTTF.
“The GTTF scandal has wreaked havoc to the public’s trust of the City, as well as our bottom line.” said City Comptroller Bill Henry said. “While the legal cases continue to play out, this new tool will memorialize the staggering financial impact. The money from these settlement payouts could have been used to help our City’s residents, our businesses and our social infrastructure.”
Most recently the City's Board of Estimates approved a $6 million settlement with the family of a man who was killed in a crash during a police chase involving GTTF members.
Five more GTTF-related lawsuits remain in various stages of litigation, with the City motioning for dismissal in each.
In some cases those efforts have succeeded, including last March when a judge ruled the statute of limitations passed for a man who accused officers of planting evidence on him.
Besides money, the GTTF scandal also led tohundreds of criminal cases being tossed many of which resulted in civil suits to be filed. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-has-paid-over-22-1-million-to-settle-39-lawsuits-against-former-bpd-gttf-officers | 2023-05-02T17:56:45 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-has-paid-over-22-1-million-to-settle-39-lawsuits-against-former-bpd-gttf-officers |
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — A grand jury found a Prince George's County police officer guilty for assaulting a 17-year-old boy.
The incident occurred in October 2020 and officer Darryl Wormuth was found guilty of second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Wormuth is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, May 26.
On October 20, 2020, Wormuth encountered the victim after initiating a traffic stop.
During the encounter, the victim was removed from the vehicle and detained. At some point after detaining the victim, Wormuth grabbed his neck, assaulting him while handcuffs.
RELATED: Grand jury indicts another Prince George's County police officer in assault case
Wormuth has been with the Prince George's County Police Department since 2007. He was indicted on April 27, 2021. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/prince-georges-county-police-officer-found-guilty-for-assaulting-17-year-old | 2023-05-02T17:56:52 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/prince-georges-county-police-officer-found-guilty-for-assaulting-17-year-old |
What to Know
- Rent in New York City is one of the highest in the country, and now the proposal seeks to increase the rental price of rent-stabilized apartments by 15.75% for 2-year leases.
- A panel appointed by Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the proposal Thursday that would affect about a million rent-stabilized apartments. This would be the largest rent increase in New York City in decades.
- During a hearing with the Rent Guidelines Board, representatives of the owners of these apartments alleged that the high cost of living and inflation are the factors for requesting the increase. However, tenant advocates say such a rent hike would lead to many to become homeless.
Although no decision will be made until around June, on Tuesday the nine-person Rent Guidelines board will hold its preliminary vote on proposed lease adjustments for rent-stabilized apartments.
The possibility of a hike has led tenant advocates to urge the board to not raise the rent for roughly one million rent-stabilized apartments saying that the prices that tenants pay are already too high.
The outcry against reports of these possible rent hikes for rent-stabilized apartments has been swift despite no such action taking place -- as of yet.
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Rent in New York City is one of the highest in the country, and now the proposal seeks to increase the rental price of rent-stabilized apartments by 15.75% for 2-year leases, the New York Times reported April 20.
A panel appointed by Mayor Eric Adams unveiled the proposal last month that would affect about a million rent-stabilized apartments. This would be the largest rent increase in New York City in decades.
During last month's hearing with the Rent Guidelines Board, representatives of the owners of these apartments alleged that the high cost of living and inflation are the factors for requesting the increase.
Meanwhile, tenant advocates argued that the increase would lead to ordinary people simply not able to continue living in the Big Apple. An attendee at last month's board meeting called the proposed hike as "cold blooded."
According to a report by the board, they are considering raising rent starting at 6.6% and going as high as 15.75% for two year leases and 5.3% to 8.25% for a one-year lease. However, a spokesperson for the mayor said such an increase is unlikely, saying in part: "No recommended or adopted increase has ever come close to this number, and this year will be no different. The groups suggesting otherwise are irresponsibly fearmongering."
Michael Tobman, membership director for the Rent Stabilization Association, an group that represents thousands of landlords, whom mostly own smaller buildings.
Tobman said an increase is needed for these owners to keep up with rising costs of maintenance, property taxes, insurance and energy costs.
"When income doesn’t increase in an appropriate and responsible way, the whole system falls apart," Tobman previously said.
However, tenant groups say that landlords are already getting paid enough.
"You think you need to be made whole? What about the tenant who are paying 50% of their income on rent," Stuyvesant Town Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association President Susan Steinberg said.
In response to landlord advocates' calls on the Rent Guidelines Board to raise rents on rent-stabilized units by as much as 16%, the New York City Council's Progressive Caucus said they are against such hike, but instead urge the RGB to take into consideration the tenants above profits.
“We are united in firm opposition to any rent hikes on rent stabilized units by Mayor Adams’ Rent Guidelines Board. While we understand that the Board may consider all the data in today’s Price Index of Operating Costs report, we urge the Board to prioritize the City’s struggling tenants above landlord profits," the board said in a statement released Friday. "It would be a dereliction of duty to even consider these inflammatory figures, especially at a time of skyrocketing evictions, systemic warehousing, and given last year’s rent increases of 3.25% for one year leases and 5% for two year leases."
According to the Progressive Caucus, another rent increase would push millions of low-income New Yorkers closer to eviction and homelessness.
Meanwhile, Sochie Nnaemeka, Director of the New York Working Families Party, shared similar sentiments.
“The outrageous rent hikes proposed by Mayor Adams’s Rent Guidelines Board would only fuel homelessness, displacement, and push more families to the edge. We fully and unequivocally reject any further rent hikes," Nnaemeka said in a statement.
New Yorkers were also quick to denounce the possible rent hike for rent-stabilized apartments.
"Wages haven't gone up, they're not the same. How are we going to pay rent? That's a lot," said Iada, a renter in Washington Heights, who is against any such hike taking place.
"I think it is horrible," José Faustino, of Washington Heights, said of the proposal. "Rises in wages should also happen...so it would be level, because buying food right now is very expensive."
"I think it is a bad idea because things aren't great now," Washington Heights resident, Belkis Batista, said.
"That would be horrendous because the current situation, especially for us the poor, we already have three, four jobs just to try to meet our rent payments. Imagine if [rents] rise to the level they are thinking. That would terrible," Victor Araujo, a Washington Heights renter, said.
Steinberg said that an increase could end up putting tenants in a perilous situation that could lead entire families, some already struggling to pay rent, to get evicted.
"It can be fatal. It can really be fatal," Steinberg said.
The board will continue hearing public comments between now and June before reaching a decision.
Although any decision made would pertain to rent-stabilized units, it is unclear how it will impact rent for units not under rent stabilization. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-board-to-hold-preliminary-vote-on-cold-blooded-rent-hikes-of-nearly-16/4296277/ | 2023-05-02T18:00:14 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/nyc-board-to-hold-preliminary-vote-on-cold-blooded-rent-hikes-of-nearly-16/4296277/ |
The Idaho Gives program has now officially raised over $20 million for Idaho nonprofits in 11 years of operation.
The significant milestone was achieved just past 8:30 a.m. on Monday. Giving will continue through May 4 and donations can be made online at IdahoGives.org.
“It is such a joy to help the helpers, and I cannot be prouder of the Idaho Nonprofit Center staff, both current and past, for leading Idaho Gives,” Kevin Bailey, CEO of the Idaho Nonprofit Center, said. “We could not have reached this massive accomplishment without the nonprofits, sponsors, and partners that dedicated to the Gem State.”
Idaho Gives – a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center – is designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits. It’s designed to allow donors to explore a variety of causes that speak to them and an individual can narrow down their search by location and nonprofit mission.
“The philanthropy spirit in Idaho is amazing! Idaho Central Credit Union is thrilled to give alongside our community and members during Idaho Gives," said Laura Smith, Vice President of Community Development at ICCU and former Idaho Nonprofit Center board president.
ICCU is joined by Boise Cascade, Simplot Company Foundation, Battelle Energy Alliance — operator of Idaho National Laboratory — and KTVB as additional sponsors of the event.
To donate and learn more about Idaho Gives, visit IdahoGives.org. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/20-million-raised-for-idaho-nonprofits-through-idaho-gives-program/article_bf87c0e6-e901-11ed-ba8c-8b177ccab207.html | 2023-05-02T18:00:55 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/20-million-raised-for-idaho-nonprofits-through-idaho-gives-program/article_bf87c0e6-e901-11ed-ba8c-8b177ccab207.html |
Originally published May 1 on KTVB.COM.
Boise's police and fire departments responded to reports of a missing kayaker on the Boise River on Monday. He was not found and it is now a recovery effort.
According to a press release from Boise Fire and the City of Boise, crews responded to the call on Monday around 2:45 p.m. at the West Parkcenter Bridge and Beacon Street.
"Witness reports show the kayaker put in at Barber Park, and his last known location was in the middle of the river channel near the E Parkcenter Bridge," the release stated. "The Boise Fire Dive Team recovered one inflatable kayak on the river. Nine Boise Fire units, including the river rescue boat, and Boise Police with drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) responded to the search on the river and along the Greenbelt. They were unable to locate the male subject. At 4:15pm, Boise Fire called off the search and transitioned it from a rescue to a recovery effort. The incident is being turned over to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office to investigate for a missing person."
There have been several reports from officials that water levels on the river are high and dangerous, and people should use caution.
"The Boise River is running high and fast and the Boise Fire Department has posted the 'Dangerous River Condition' notice," a press release from the city of Boise stated. "This posting is in coordination with the City of Boise's Department of Parks and Recreation, Boise Police, Ada County Parks and Waterways, and other stakeholders. Current river flows are right around 6,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) making river conditions extremely dangerous for people and pets. This posting will remain in effect until further notice."
The Boise Fire Department has recommended people stay out of the river at this time, saying, "do not recreate in the river, as these conditions can be life threatening. Keep pets leashed near the river as they may chase other animals/wildlife into the swift water and be swept away rapidly."
I addition, Boise is reminding people that they could be charged with costs incurred for their recovery.
"Rescue emergency means a public safety or fire emergency incident resulting from a person or persons knowingly entering any area that has been closed to the public by competent authority for any reason, where such closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device, and an emergency response such as a search for or rescue of such person results from the entry," the Public Safety Emergency Response Cost Recovery Ordinance Section states. "For example, a rescue emergency would arise when the Boise River is flowing at a cubic foot per second level such that an authorized State, County, or City official declares the river closed to floating or rafting, the entry points are signed or otherwise posted as closed, and a person ignores the closure and a search and/or rescue results from the entry."
More from KTVB.COM: | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/missing-kayaker-on-boise-river-now-a-recovery-situation/article_c972ae1e-e905-11ed-aa59-031c76b50d9e.html | 2023-05-02T18:01:02 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/missing-kayaker-on-boise-river-now-a-recovery-situation/article_c972ae1e-e905-11ed-aa59-031c76b50d9e.html |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A career serving his county in the United States Air Force inspired one Central Florida veteran to continue giving back to his community.
Joe Tichich, 68, spent 35 years serving his county and reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel, but after retiring from the military, he decided that he had more to give. A lot more.
“Well, sitting around watching TV, you grow old and get fat and probably be dead in a couple of years. That’s something that I just don’t wanna do,” Tichich said as he describes his motivation to keep going.
Tichich currently serves as the Senior Vice Commander of the VFW Post 1031 on Long Point Road in Cape Canaveral. He also volunteers his time at the Air Force Space and Missile Museum and the Space Coast USO.
“We’re fortunate to be so close to a location where they’re launching rockets on a regular basis,” Tichich said.
As a matter of fact, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket at the same time we conducted this interview in Cape Canaveral.
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Prior to this year, he was the director of the Retiree Activities Office at Patrick Air Force Base and a math, physics and business tutor at Eastern Florida State College.
“If a retiree needed some assistance with finances — they didn’t get their retirement pay in time or the medical side of the house, or any other issue — they would come to the retiree office. The retiree office was kind of the repository of information that could help them get their solutions,” he said.
That’s on top of the 35 years he spent in the United States Air Force, a lifetime defined by service.
“To give back to the community and give back to the military. Because the military has certainly treated my family very, very well over the 30-something-odd years that I was in,” Tichich said.
Tichich was recently honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars’ Still Serving campaign, which was launched in 2020, and honors veterans who continue to serve their community after they leave the military.
To be a member of the VFW, veterans must have served in a “war, campaign or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters,” according to their website.
Tichich served multiple tours in the Middle East in the Global War on Terrorism.
The VFW Post in Cape Canaveral, which has 207 members in good standing, donates to several community programs and charities including little league baseball, USO, Patrick Air Force Base Operation WarmHeart and VFW’s National Home.
For those that think the VFW is just a place where veterans sit around and drink beer, Tichich partially agrees.
“We do that too, but we have a lot of fun helping out the community, as well,” he said.
Tichich said he doesn’t see himself as a recruiter for the military, but he is certainly grateful for everything that it has given him and his family. | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/02/central-florida-veterans-life-defined-by-service-to-country-community/ | 2023-05-02T18:14:12 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/02/central-florida-veterans-life-defined-by-service-to-country-community/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – With Florida black bear sightings becoming more common in Central Florida this time of year, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offered some tips on what to do if you ever encounter one.
According to the FWC, bears are more active in the spring because juvenile bears are starting to leave their mother’s home rage. This may cause the young bears to be seen in unexpected areas as they try to find a new home.
The FWC said the bears will typically move away on their own and officials reminded people that if you see a bear, give it space, don’t try to approach it and never feed it.
Last week, a juvenile bear that was spotted in a tree in College Park was later struck and killed by a car on Fairbanks Avenue.
According to FWC, it marks the first time that a “dispersing” bear has been run over by a car in Orlando. The term “dispersing” references when juvenile bears begin to leave their mother’s home range.
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Officials said if you see a bear in your neighborhood, it is not a cause for alarm, but residents should secure any food attractants so the bear doesn’t linger. To reduce conflicts with wildlife, remove or secure any food attractants from around your home or yard, including the garbage. This also includes pet food and bird seed, according to the FWC.
If the bear can’t find food, it will move on.
FWC recommends to store garbage in a sturdy shed or garage, and then put it out on the morning of pickup rather than the night before. If unable to store garbage inside of a secured building, officials said to modify your existing garbage can to make it more bear-resistant or use a bear-resistant container.
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To avoid encounters between a bear or other wildlife and pets, bang on your door and flip your house lights on and off before letting your pets outside. Officials said this will give the bear, and any other wildlife, time to leave the area before your pets come outside. If you do not have a fenced yard, keep your dog on a short leash when taking them outside.
According to the FWC, bears will become more active again in the fall as they start to consume more calories to pack on fat reserves for the winter, even if they are not hibernating as they do in colder climates.
Contact the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) if you feel threatened by a bear, observe a sick, injured, dead or orphaned bear, or to report someone who is either harming bears or intentionally feeding them.
To learn more about bears and how to avoid conflicts with them, visit MyFWC.com/Bear or BearWise.org.
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The mother of a child that was shot in the face on Thursday is expected to be charged after, allegedly, lying to the police about the incident.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner claimed Tuesday that the 23-year-old woman -- who he did not identify -- was not honest with police.
"We expect the mother of the three-year-old to be charged with a number of charges," the Democratic district attorney said. "They will include endangering the welfare of a child. They will also include the charge of conspiracy and a number of other charges that, basically relate to criminally misinforming law enforcement, to criminally not telling the truth to law enforcement."
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That woman had told police she was carrying her 3-year-old son and walking along the 1500 block of South Taney Street at 5:08 p.m. when she heard at least two gunshots. Officials claim she told them that she looked down and realized her son had been shot once in the cheek.
The woman also allegedly told police she then spotted two men dressed in dark clothing running away from the scene.
On Monday, officials said they had reason to believe the shooting happened at a property along Taney Street in Grays Ferry, not out on the sidewalk.
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Krasner did not provide further details as the woman has not yet been charged. But, he said, an investigation is still ongoing.
There are additional resources for people or communities that have endured gun violence in Philadelphia. Further information can be found here. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-da-mother-of-3-year-old-who-was-shot-in-face-lied-to-police-will-face-charges/3557925/ | 2023-05-02T18:15:03 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-da-mother-of-3-year-old-who-was-shot-in-face-lied-to-police-will-face-charges/3557925/ |
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Three people officials say networked to distribute thousands of fentanyl pills in Burleigh and Morton counties have pleaded not guilty.
Dakota Drain, 25, and Frederick Mclin, 31, entered the pleas at a Tuesday arraignment that followed a preliminary hearing. Ahmad Johnson, 24, entered the plea after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing. All three face a felony drug conspiracy charge that carries a possible 20-year prison sentence and a $20,000 fine upon conviction.
The three were arrested in March by Bismarck and Mandan police along with officers from the Metro Area Narcotics Task Force. The arrests resulted from an investigation that started in December. Authorities allege the three worked together to distribute the pills over the course of three years, according to police affidavits.
Officers arrested Johnson and Mclin at a residence in Mandan and found 159 fentanyl pills, marijuana, packaging materials, digital scales and $1,291 in cash, authorities said. Drain was arrested while a second warrant was executed at Washington Heights Apartments in Bismarck, where Drain and Johnson live. The search found a digital scale, $465 in cash and two phones, according to an affidavit.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Linfield University is offering the chance to learn about the history of purple camas lilies and the Confederated Tribes of Grand Rhonde at the second annual Camas Festival.
The fest starts with an art exhibit in the Linfield Art Gallery with images of camas and their history. The exhibit is in conjunction with the current “lakamas” exhibit featuring works from three artists from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Rhonde.
One guest artist described the abundance of camas that used to grow in the area noting, “it would start to look like a river flowing.”
The artist added, “the camas bulb was a traditional food for the Kalapuya people that lived here and it’s important because it was really a part of their survival. The bulb is a really starchy nutrient and so it was our main source of starches.”
The fest also includes tours of camas patches in the Cozine Creek wilderness area led by tribal representatives. Students helped restore the creek by getting rid of invasive plants such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry, which helped camas thrive.
“That’s when we contacted the Grand Rhonde community and asked if they’d be interested in helping us to celebrate our backyard ecosystems and the importance of these places to both the people that live here as well as everything else that uses these areas,” a Linfield University environmental studies professor told KOIN 6 News.
The Camas Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Linfield University in McMinnville. | https://www.koin.com/local/linfield-university-to-celebrate-second-annual-camas-fest-kalapuya-history/ | 2023-05-02T18:23:07 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/linfield-university-to-celebrate-second-annual-camas-fest-kalapuya-history/ |
TEXAS, USA — NPS staff and Interagency partners were able to rescue a stranded climber who was on El Capitan Park.
On April 29, Guadlupe Mountain National Park was told about a climbing party that was in trouble after one climber was stranded and another member had fallen of the edge and was unresponsive.
Several search and rescue teams were out in the park looking for the both members of the climbing team. After searching throughout the night, a rescue team was able to find the unresponsive member on Sunday morning who had unfortunately passed away. The stranded climber was also found on Sunday morning.
"Guadalupe Mountains National Park staff are saddened by this tragedy and our entire park community extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of those involved," said Superintendent Eric Leonard.
NPS said that visitors are told that rick climbing is prohibited in all areas of the park and that most of the rocks in Guadalupe Mountains National Park are fractured limestone.
For more information about the park, people can visit the NPS website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/nps-staff-rescues-stranded-climber-on-el-capitan-peak/513-3353c875-6701-4bdf-ba53-6ad954c134fe | 2023-05-02T18:32:14 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/nps-staff-rescues-stranded-climber-on-el-capitan-peak/513-3353c875-6701-4bdf-ba53-6ad954c134fe |
MARTIN COUNTY, Texas — One person has been killed in a fatal crash in Martin County on May 1.
35-year-old Alyssa Owens of Lamesa was killed in the crash that occurred on SH 349.
The initial investigation revealed that Owens, driving a 2022 Hyundai Palisade, was traveling northbound on SH 349 in the left lane, while another vehicle, a 2015 Peterbilt with trailer, was also traveling northbound and was stopped in the left lane waiting to turn onto a private road. Owens failed to control her speed and her vehicle hit the rear of the second vehicle's trailer.
Owens was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the second vehicle was not injured.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. The investigation is still ongoing. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-martin-county/513-98c17ad9-b848-44fc-a867-cd2f00289b4a | 2023-05-02T18:32:20 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/one-dead-after-fatal-crash-in-martin-county/513-98c17ad9-b848-44fc-a867-cd2f00289b4a |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Texas DPS arrested three individuals after conducting an Online Solicitation of a Minor Operation.
The operation took place from April 26 to April 29 and the goal was to expose individuals seeking to exploit and victimize trafficking victims. Multiple agencies were involved including DPS, CID, DPS Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism, OPD, Midland County Sheriff's Office and more.
The three individuals arrested were 33-year-old Joel Elizondo of Kingsville, 53-year-old Luis Rosales of Monahans and 27-year-old Nathan Dubose Big Spring. All were booked into the Ector County Jail and charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor, a Second-Degree Felony.
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Rosales and Dubose are both still in Ector County Jail as of May 2 with $35,000 surety bonds, but Elizondo was released on bond on May 1.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information, and if you are a victim of human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-arrests-three-individual-in-joint-human-trafficking-operations/513-c256626d-0a0a-4c6e-b8ba-26dbedf8e054 | 2023-05-02T18:32:26 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-arrests-three-individual-in-joint-human-trafficking-operations/513-c256626d-0a0a-4c6e-b8ba-26dbedf8e054 |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Local and state officials toured businesses in our area to celebrate Small Business Week in Pennsylvania.
The visits highlight the importance of small businesses in the Commonwealth.
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Acting Deputy Secretary Mandy Book toured Pour Coffee House in Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday morning.
"We always say about small businesses themselves—shopping local, eating local, drinking local—really keeps a lot in your local community. So, for every $100 that's spent in a local business such as this, $48 of that stays in your local community versus like $14 in a bigger chain-type of environment," Book said.
Other businesses on the tour included Nucleus Raw Foods, Barber Life Barbershop, and Istanbul Grill.
Small Business Week continues through May 6, 2023, as proclaimed by the governor.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/officials-showcase-small-businesses-wilkes-barre-pour-coffee-house-dced/523-26dbf8a3-eaa1-4494-842f-d6d6604c73e0 | 2023-05-02T18:36:27 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/officials-showcase-small-businesses-wilkes-barre-pour-coffee-house-dced/523-26dbf8a3-eaa1-4494-842f-d6d6604c73e0 |
CULLMAN, Ala. (WIAT) — Cullman Police have captured a female inmate who escaped from Cullman Regional Medical Center Tuesday morning.
According to police, Savannah Haney was last seen on foot east of Cullman Regional Medical Center near Quick Tire. She was subsequently caught after noon. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cullman-police-searching-for-escaped-inmate/ | 2023-05-02T18:45:12 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/cullman-police-searching-for-escaped-inmate/ |
A Hammond man faces a slew of battery-related charges for reportedly violating a protective order and beating his ex-girlfriend.
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Leslie Christopher Hawkins, 35, was charged Friday with two counts of criminal confinement, domestic battery resulting in moderate bodily injury, intimidation, strangulation and invasion of privacy.
Charging documents say that on April 2, Hawkins went to his ex-girlfriend’s house on Chestnut Avenue to retrieve some of his things. The couple had dated for about two years and recently split.
The woman had a protective order against Hawkins from a separate battery incident, according to court records.
Hawkins ended up staying the night, and the woman told police she awoke around 3 a.m. to him smoking crack cocaine, according to the probable-cause affidavit. He also drank all of the alcohol in the house.
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The woman confronted Hawkins because she didn’t like being around him with drugs or alcohol, and he subsequently punched her with a closed fist 20 to 30 times, according to the affidavit.
The incident lasted about four hours, charges say, and Hawkins dragged the woman around the house by her clothing and slammed her into various items around the house, including an aquarium.
The woman was eventually able to get away from him, but as she approached the front door to leave, Hawkins came after her and chased her while holding a meat cleaver, the probable-cause affidavit stated. The woman said he threw her down to the floor several times and threated to kill her.
Hawkins had broken the woman’s phone and tablet so she could not call police from her house, according to charging documents. She was eventually able to run and call police from a convenience store in the area.
Hawkins' first court appearance has not been set because he remains at large. A warrant for his arrest was issued Friday, according to court records.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Marlon Manning
Age : 40
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303914
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Stewart Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303910
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Tylicki
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303901
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jazmin Guerrero
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303897
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kane Jackson
Age : 25
Residence: Geneseo, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303900
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Peter Kochopolous
Age : 59
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303907
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Billy Fowler
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303899
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Franklin George
Age : 72
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303911
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Escalante
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303896
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Copollo
Age : 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303913
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rex Engle
Age : 45
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303915
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Roshaud Bell
Age : 21
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303905
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamyra Thomas
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303875
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camden Wall
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303883
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonte Phillips
Age : 28
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303878
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Reyes
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303873
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Sheppard
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303881
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Murphy III
Age : 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303876
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua McCafferty
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303879
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Millsap Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Phoenix, AZ
Booking Number(s): 2303885
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Caroline Hamilton
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303880
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone Holyfield Sr.
Age : 64
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303890
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dale Crawley
Age : 33
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303884
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Vlietstra
Age : 59
Residence: Joliet, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303839
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Valdez
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303860
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Valleyfield
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303869
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cody Sucich
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303868
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jarred Rumph
Age : 36
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303865
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303856
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Ramirez
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303598
Arrest Date: April 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Reddick
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303863
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Kelley Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303854
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Millan-Rodriguez
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303852
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leonard Johnson Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303850
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrian Esparza
Age : 51
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303843
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicole Fuentes
Age : 27
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303867
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Grover Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303861
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amy Alexanderson
Age : 38
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303844
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Becerra Hernandez
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303866
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Romell Cooper
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303841
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Micah Singleton
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303827
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Vaughn
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303819
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Nanay
Age : 63
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303820
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Collins Onchagwa
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303835
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Ottomanelli
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303822
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roberto Sanchez
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303805
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303832
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Leverson Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303818
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaquies Moore
Age : 28
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303823
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Aiken
Age : 51
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303821
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martell Flippins
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303817
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating the family of four people who recently died in the area.
Anyone with information regarding family members of the four people listed below is asked to contact the coroner’s office at 205-930-3603.
Jeffrey Lee Wilhoit
On April 13, 63-year-old Jeffrey Lee Wilhoit was found dead inside his home on the 100 block of Sharit Lane in Gardendale. He was found unresponsive in his residence by his landlord who was performing a welfare check. An autopsy found no evidence of foul play.
All attempts to identify and locate family have failed.
Yolanda Miquesha Brantley
On April 24, 44-year-old Yolanda Miquesha Brantley was found unresponsive inside a friend’s residence in the 6500 block of 1st Avenue North in Birmingham. There was no evidence of foul play associated with the death.
All attempts to identify and locate family have failed.
Juan Lara Maldonado (No Photo Available)
On April 19, 62-year-old Juan Lara Maldonado died under the care of pro health hospice in Pleasant Grove. Maldonado was a tenant of Legacy Health and Rehabilitation and died of natural causes.
All attempts to identify and locate family have failed. Maldonado previously lived in Cullman in 2021.
Lillie Richardson (No Photo Available)
On April 29, 81-year-old Lillie Richardson died of natural causes under the care of Comfort Care Hospice and Alabama Department of Human Resources from natural causes. She was a tenant at South Health and Rehabilitation.
All attempts to identify and locate family have failed. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-coroners-office-searching-for-families-of-four-people-who-recently-died/ | 2023-05-02T18:45:18 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/jefferson-county-coroners-office-searching-for-families-of-four-people-who-recently-died/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — AM radio is in jeopardy. With car manufacturing companies across around the world are eliminating the system from newer car models and electric vehicles. In March, Ford announced plans to follow suit.
Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey, hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show “Rick and Bubba Show,” said their start was on AM radio and that talk radio in general would not exist without it.
Burgess said AM radio still provides programming listeners can’t get on other platforms. He said the phaseout has a lot to do with the electric vehicle design, which can interfere with radio signal, but he said there are likely ways they can make it work.
“You know the cars have integrated that in now, you can plug in, or you know or various ways to do it. There’s no need to really get rid of that all too,” said Bussey. “Why don’t we just have all of it.”
“And some places, even with the streaming stuff if they don’t have Wi-Fi or you don’t have good cell service, the only way you could hear this show is on an AM radio station that carries it, and that alone is a reason to keep it,” said Burgess.
In a statement to the Detroit Free Press, Ford spokesperson Wes Sherwood said they will still offer alternative methods for AM radio through internet streaming, mobile apps and more.
Burgess and Bussey said AM radio may no longer be mainstream, but it still has a place even beyond talk radio for things like emergency alerts.
Sharon Tinsley, president of the Alabama Broadcaster’s Association, said the car companies moving forward with the phase out aren’t acknowledging how many people still utilize AM radio, with over 94 million Americans listening to over the air radio weekly.
Tinsley said AM radio is the backbone of our nations emergency alert system.
Tinsley said Ford cited a lack of listenership as a main reason for moving forward with the elimination of AM radio, but she said that’s simply not accurate. Through a campaign she said the National Association of Broadcasters hopes to influence other U.S. Manufacturers to think twice before doing the same.
“To help them understand that AM radio is still very important, and maybe we’ll get them to change their mind,” Tinsley said. “We shall see. I don’t think they have properly estimated how much people rely on and want to have AM radio available in their cars.”
Tinsley said they’re asking listeners to reach out to their local Congress members to let them know why AM radio is important so that it won’t disappear down the road.
For those worried about how this phase out may affect emergency communication, Jefferson County EMA said they prepare travelers with alternatives.
Emergency management officer Melissa Sizemore said they have other means of communication now like GPS, Apple car play, and smart phones for emergency messaging.
For people purchasing vehicles that may not have AM radio, she said it’s important to have a plan for communication when traveling.
Sizemore said radio waves used to be the most prominent way to get information from the government.
“And that has slowly moved to utilizing smart phones, utilizing the internet, integrating with several private companies to be able to provide emergency notifications to individuals within the community outside of the radio waves,” Sizemore said.
Sizemore said it’s important to equip yourself with multiple ways of receiving emergency information on the road and make sure they can always be charged and ready to go especially if AM radio is not an option. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/radio-industry-responds-to-am-radio-phase-out/ | 2023-05-02T18:45:24 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/radio-industry-responds-to-am-radio-phase-out/ |
Red Flag Warning
Areas Affected: Anoka; Benton; Blue Earth; Brown; Carver; Chippewa; Chisago; Dakota; Douglas; Faribault; Freeborn; Goodhue; Hennepin; Isanti; Kanabec; Kandiyohi; Lac Qui Parle; Le Sueur; Martin; McLeod; Meeker; Mille Lacs; Morrison; Nicollet; Pope; Ramsey; Redwood; Renville; Rice; Scott; Sherburne; Sibley; Stearns; Steele; Stevens; Swift; Todd; Waseca; Washington; Watonwan; Wright; Yellow Medicine
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF MINNESOTA... .Steady northwest winds with gusts near 30 mph are expected again today with humidities dropping to between 15 and 25 percent. Some humidities in the lower teens are possible. Critical fire weather conditions are expected and any fires that form will have the ability to spread quickly. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Twin Cities/Chanhassen has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...All of central and south central Minnesota.
* WIND...Northwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts near 30 mph.
* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. Even lower humidities are possible.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning
Areas Affected: Cerro Gordo; Emmet; Hancock; Kossuth; Palo Alto; Winnebago; Worth
.Strong and gusty northwest winds today, combined with low humidity values this afternoon and evening, will result in extreme fire weather conditions across much of northern Iowa. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS FOR NORTH CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...North central Iowa.
* WIND...Northwest wind at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to near 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Falling to between 20 to 25 percent this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning
Areas Affected: Dodge; Mower
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon and Early Evening for Parts of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa... .Afternoon humidities are expected fall into the teens and lower 20s across parts of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota this afternoon. In addition, there will be sustained northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with winds gusts of 25 to 35 mph. While fuels are starting to green-up, there is still plenty of dead grasses around from last year`s growing season to support fires which could spread quickly if ignited. These conditions are expected to produce critical fire weather conditions; therefore, the Fire Weather Watch will be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for this afternoon and early evening. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR DODGE AND MOWER COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND FLOYD AND MITCHELL COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST IOWA... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell and Floyd. In Minnesota, Dodge and Mower.
* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as the teens and lower 20s.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s.
* IMPACTS...any fires that start could quickly move, spreading rapidly and become hard to control. Please heed any local burning bands.
19 percent A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Special Weather Statement
Areas Affected: Fillmore; Houston; Olmsted; Wabasha; Winona
...Near-Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected This Afternoon and Early Evening for Parts of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa, and in Buffalo County in west-central Wisconsin... .Afternoon humidities are expected fall into the lower and mid-20s across parts of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota, and in Buffalo County in west-central Wisconsin. In addition, there will be sustained northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with winds gusts of 25 to 35 mph. While fuels are starting to green-up, there is still plenty of dead grasses around from last year`s growing season to support fires which could potentially spread quickly if ignited. Due to these near-critical fire weather conditions, burning is not advised today. In addition, be careful of driving off-road vehicles in grassy areas and do not dispose of cigarettes out of vehicle windows.
Red Flag Warning
Areas Affected: Floyd; Mitchell
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions This Afternoon and Early Evening for Parts of Southeast Minnesota and Northeast Iowa... .Afternoon humidities are expected fall into the teens and lower 20s across parts of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota this afternoon. In addition, there will be sustained northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with winds gusts of 25 to 35 mph. While fuels are starting to green-up, there is still plenty of dead grasses around from last year`s growing season to support fires which could spread quickly if ignited. These conditions are expected to produce critical fire weather conditions; therefore, the Fire Weather Watch will be upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for this afternoon and early evening. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR DODGE AND MOWER COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA AND FLOYD AND MITCHELL COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST IOWA... The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Red Flag Warning for critical fire weather conditions, which is in effect from noon today to 8 PM CDT this evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Mitchell and Floyd. In Minnesota, Dodge and Mower.
* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as the teens and lower 20s.
* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 50s.
* IMPACTS...any fires that start could quickly move, spreading rapidly and become hard to control. Please heed any local burning bands.
19 percent A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning
Areas Affected: Franklin; Humboldt; Pocahontas; Wright
.Strong and gusty northwest winds today, combined with low humidity values this afternoon and evening, will result in extreme fire weather conditions across much of northern Iowa. ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS FOR NORTH CENTRAL IOWA... The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM CDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...North central Iowa.
* WIND...Northwest wind at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to near 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Falling to between 20 to 25 percent this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/red-flag-warning-issued-throughout-the-viewing-area/article_fe6f5432-e8dd-11ed-bb35-6ba9ddd68b0e.html | 2023-05-02T18:47:34 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/red-flag-warning-issued-throughout-the-viewing-area/article_fe6f5432-e8dd-11ed-bb35-6ba9ddd68b0e.html |
ROCHESTER, Minn.-The Rochester City Council met for their first meeting Monday night and handed down decisions on license probations for massage establishments, removing bike lanes for parking and clarification on Ward 6's Councilmember Molly Dennis' censure.
The former item was discussed first at the council's study session, which was held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
The city and Olmsted County have been cracking down on public health conditions at all 38 massage businesses.
Christiaan Cartwright, who presented for the city, said only eight of the 38 businesses failed inspection, with six receiving a license probation at the council's regular meeting.
There were two factors that led to probation, according to Cartwright.
Those included evidence of habitation and bodily fluid at massage businesses.
"Evidence of habitation, multiple fluid sites. In those particular instances, we take further administrative action and that administrative action has come into form this year of probations," Cartwright said.
The six businesses that were handed down a probation will receive a sanitation guideline document and future inspection.
Cartwright said the aim of public health officials' inspection is to provide education information to massage businesses and prevent conditions that are not safe.
In the council's regular meeting, biking lanes were looked at.
Ward 5's Councilmember Shaun Palmer brought forward a council initiated action or CIA that proposed the removal of bike lanes along Center St. downtown and instead install parking meters.
Palmer argued that recent data shows that biking rates have remained flat in Rochester and that businesses have expressed the need for more parking.
"We are not talking about Third Ave. and Fourth Ave. we are not talking about the end of the world here. We are talking about six blocks and if you listen to the businesses that are struggling, adding parking to those six blocks will be a big help," Palmer said.
Other members such as Council President Brooke Carlson and Ward 1's Councilmember Patrick Keane said the proposal went against what the city has been trying to accomplish.
"Our recent council decisions such as adopting the Link Bus Rapid Transit Project, The Active Transportation Plan, The Downtown Riverfront Master Plan and other riverfront projects, as well as our energy goals indicate we have already collectively a modal shift in how we get around our community. I believe this would be a significant step backwards when we are really trying to create a livable vibrant community where we have walkable and roll-able environments for all," Carlson said.
The council voted down the proposal 5 to 2.
One of the last items was a surprise motion by Ward 4's Councilmember Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick.
The motion was to clarify and accept a city document that was sent out on April 14 that detailed more reasons for Ward 6's Councilmember Molly Dennis' censure.
Rochester's Mayor Kim Norton said the city has been struggling to function over the last few weeks due to the council not approving the comments as an addition to Dennis' censure.
The motion was also approved by the council.
The next regular city council meeting is on May 15. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/rochester-council-recap-license-probation-on-massage-businesses-bike-lanes-remain-in-downtown-and-more/article_3ae0451a-e899-11ed-8db7-67999336c800.html | 2023-05-02T18:47:40 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/rochester-council-recap-license-probation-on-massage-businesses-bike-lanes-remain-in-downtown-and-more/article_3ae0451a-e899-11ed-8db7-67999336c800.html |
DAVIS, Calif. — A third stabbing was reported in Davis in under a week, police said overnight Monday.
Davis police held a press conference Tuesday and said they are still trying to determine if the homicides are related. The suspect description for the second and third stabbings are "substantially similar", said Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel. There was no description of the person suspected in the first stabbing.
"The last few days have been shocking and incredibly challenging for our community. People are scared. This is a natural and reasonable reaction to the incomprehensible," Davis Mayor Will Arnold said in a press conference.
UC Davis put out a statement online Tuesday saying there are no changes to instruction and administrative operations during the day. However, the Academic Senate is considering changing instruction during the evening. An announcement is expected to come around 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
Woman in critical condition after third Davis stabbing
Davis police received reports of a stabbing that happened around 11:46 p.m. at a homeless encampment near 2nd Street and L Street. Officers arrived and found a woman who said someone stabbed her more than once through a tent. The woman was taken to UC Davis Medical Center where she is in critical condition.
Police searched for the stabber with drones, dogs and went through yards, but were unable to find him.
Authorities described the stabber as a man about 5’-6” to 5’-9," thin build with curly hair. The man was last seen wearing a black or blue sweatshirt, black Adidas pants with white stripes and black shoes carrying a brown backpack. He was last seen running westbound on Third Street from L Street, according to the police department.
People were asked to shelter in place into early Tuesday morning, but that has since been lifted. Police did not find the suspected stabber and officers will continue to patrol the area.
People can report any suspicious activity by calling the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400, emailing policeweb@cityofdavis.org, or calling the anonymous tip line at 530-747-5460.
Early Tuesday morning, Davis Senior High and North Davis Elementary Schools were briefly on shelter-in-place while police were investigating reports of someone nearby with a knife, according to the Davis Joint Unified School District.
This stabbing comes after two others that happened less than a week ago.
"Compassion Guy" killed in first Davis stabbing
The first stabbing happened last Thursday around midday at Central Park in downtown Davis where David Breaux was killed.
UC Davis Student killed in second Davis stabbing
The second stabbing happened over the weekend on Saturday at Sycamore Park where UC Davis student Karim Abou Najm was killed.
Davis police detectives are working with FBI agents to search for who is responsible for the stabbings. They are still trying to determine if they are connected.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis/davis-shelter-in-place-lifted-stabbing/103-6c85d22e-d046-4ecd-ad62-9d7f6ef03802 | 2023-05-02T18:52:21 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/davis/davis-shelter-in-place-lifted-stabbing/103-6c85d22e-d046-4ecd-ad62-9d7f6ef03802 |
LODI, Calif. — Lockeford Elementary School is on lockdown Tuesday morning, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said around 8:15 a.m. three to four people left a car accident wearing masks on Highway 88 near Locke Road in Lockeford.
The school, which is located nearby, is on lockdown. There is a heavy law enforcement presence in the area and people are advised to avoid the area.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lockeford-elementary-school-lockdown/103-fa97ddbf-f7bc-4511-969b-a4219cf1831b | 2023-05-02T18:52:27 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/lockeford-elementary-school-lockdown/103-fa97ddbf-f7bc-4511-969b-a4219cf1831b |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania's state Senate on Monday approved legislation to ban so-called safe injection sites, after Philadelphia became the center of a legal battle over opening safe havens where opioid users could legally inject heroin and other drugs under supervision as a way to reduce overdoses.
The bill passed, 41-9, with every Republican in favor of it and nine of 22 Democrats against it.
The bill's sponsor, Sen. Christine Tartaglione, D-Philadelphia, said she supports recovery and harm-reduction efforts, such as needle exchanges and mobile methodone units, but not what she called “programs that perpetuate addiction without a path to recovery.”
Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said efforts to ban the centers are based on misconceptions that they provide drugs or contribute to crime. Rather, the centers are sanitary and staffed by professionals who save lives by connecting addicts to treatment and services that can help them and reduce pressure on police and emergency responders, Saval said.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, has said he opposes safe injection sites. The subject has divided Democrats, making it unlikely that the bill will come up in the Democratic-controlled state House of Representatives.
The U.S. Department of Justice in 2021 won a lawsuit when the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia rejected a plan to open a supervised injection site in the city. The court concluded the operation would violate a 1980s-era drug law aimed at “crackhouses.”
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to take the case. The Justice Department has since said it is “evaluating” such facilities and talking to regulators about “appropriate guardrails.”
Rhode Island and New York City have allowed their use while the governors of California and Vermont each vetoed safe injection sites bill last summer. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-senate-votes-ban-safe-injection-sites/521-12742cf5-ec83-42d4-ac4b-3f33312d6fc3 | 2023-05-02T18:52:33 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-senate-votes-ban-safe-injection-sites/521-12742cf5-ec83-42d4-ac4b-3f33312d6fc3 |
TURLOCK, Calif. — There is a police presence in Turlock on Tuesday morning, according to the Turlock Police Department.
People are advised to avoid the area near the 1300 block of Shady Lane. There is no other information on what officers are investigating.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/turlock-police-activity-shady-lane/103-7833f3a3-de9a-4046-87fe-5cb6b54d5f37 | 2023-05-02T18:52:39 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/turlock/turlock-police-activity-shady-lane/103-7833f3a3-de9a-4046-87fe-5cb6b54d5f37 |
Andrea Morehead lands new Indianapolis anchor seat 2 years after WTHR dustup
Popular TV news anchor Andrea Morehead will resurface on Indy television this month.
The Emmy- and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist, ousted from WTHR-TV in 2021, is the new anchor for a TV magazine-style marketing show produced by a Carmel-based financial firm.
She’ll appear on ReJoyce Financial's “The Retirement Halftime Show,” serving as the weekly program’s community impact anchor.
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The show has ReJoyce Financial employees chatting about issues and concerns impacting retirement planning. Sports figures, such as Butler University men’s basketball head coach Thad Matta and Indiana University men’s basketball coach Mike Woodson, often appear on the program.
Morehead’s segments will focus on people, local organizations and community involvement.
Andrea Morehead :Why she's dropping discrimination lawsuit against WTHR-TV
“The Retirement Halftime Show” airs on television and radio stations throughout Central Indiana and nationally through the Your Home TV streaming platform and through ReJoyceFinancial.com.
Morehead, a breast cancer survivor, gave her followers a sneak peek into the production last week with a Twitter post of and company president and CEO Alexander Joyce.
“Four amazing stories, show recording, and promotional shoot during three-day work stint in Indy,” she tweeted. “I can't say THANK YOU enough to the entire @ReJoyceFirm team for the amazing time. When you let go, God holds your hand & leads you to His divine purpose for your life.”
“Unexpected doors open to a new season.”
ReJoyce Financial is an investment and retirement planning firm, employing wealth strategists, tax professionals, estate planners, Medicare consultants and Social Security advisors.
Morehead spent 21 years at WTHR before she was fired in 2021.
She filed a lawsuit against the station in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, claiming it discriminated against her because of her race, gender and cancer diagnosis.
She dropped the lawsuit in 2022, telling IndyStar that "it can be legally challenging to prove intentional discrimination."
Morehead still stands by her claims, she told IndyStar.Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on Twitter:@cherylvjackson. | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/02/andrea-morehead-wthr-returns-indy-new-anchor-seat-rejoyce-financial-retirement-halftime-show/70175462007/ | 2023-05-02T18:53:04 | 0 | https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/02/andrea-morehead-wthr-returns-indy-new-anchor-seat-rejoyce-financial-retirement-halftime-show/70175462007/ |
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Hancock County 2023 primary election results
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SEATAC, Wash. — Editor's note: The above video on Sea-Tac Airport's lost and found originally aired April 24, 2023.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will raise its parking rates June 1, with increases reaching as high as 43% in some cases.
The airport announced the new rates Tuesday saying they keep pace with inflation and tax increases and support garage maintenance and customer service investments.
The biggest increases by percentage are for hourly and weekly rates in general parking and terminal direct. The hourly general parking rate, which covers floors one to three and five to eight in the garage, will increase by $2 (33%) to $8 per hour. The hourly terminal direct rate, which covers floor four in the garage, will go up $3 (43%) to $10. The weekly general parking rate will bump up $57 to $222 per week, which is a 31% hike.
The complete parking rate changes can be seen below.
The airport said hourly rates are increasing enough to cover operational costs for short-term parking. The city of SeaTac’s commercial parking tax, which is currently $3.82 per parking transaction, regardless of duration, is increasing. When taking other local and state taxes into account, Sea-Tac said it currently allocates 66% of its one-hour general parking fee – or $4.02 of a $6 fee – to taxes.
The remainder of the money goes to the airport’s operating and capital budget, which includes funding for capital projects like the C concourse expansion and a project to reconfigure the north end ticketing area and expand security checkpoints. Recent garage maintenance included installing more electric vehicle chargers and a smart camera parking guidance system that indicates available parking spaces to cut search time. A curbside accessibility and safety project is also underway to add curb cuts, ADA loading zones and safety bollards.
Sea-Tac Airport last raised parking rates in April 2022. It said it reevaluates parking rates annually. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/sea-tac-airport-parking-rates-increase/281-3b5ecfc6-47a8-430a-bd72-0ef89d01fcec | 2023-05-02T18:59:33 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/sea-tac-airport-parking-rates-increase/281-3b5ecfc6-47a8-430a-bd72-0ef89d01fcec |
Washington state will have a new political position up for grabs in 2024, as Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday morning that he does not intend to seek reelection for a fourth term.
"There’s a season for everything and this is the season to pass the torch," Inslee told reporters at an aviation event in Everett.
Inslee was last reelected in 2020, becoming the second governor in Washington state to be elected to a third consecutive term.
The governor said he made his decision in the past week after thinking "long and hard" about not running for reelection. Read more
Gov. Jay Inslee signed off on a bill Monday that strengthens anti-hazing laws in Washington state.
The "Sam Martinez Stop Hazing Law," or House Bill 1002, increases penalties for the most serious types of hazing from a misdemeanor to a felony. Read more
Monday ushered in a new era for Amazon as corporate staff start returning to the office for work at least three days a week.
It means tens of thousands of employees will be back in downtown Seattle, marking a big policy shift for the tech giant and a big change for the city post-pandemic.
Businesses in and around Amazon's South Lake Union campus are hoping it also means a boost to their bottom line.
"We're totally looking forward to it, we've been planning for it for a few weeks now and we've actually had meetings with Amazon," said Joseph Smith, who manages the Middle Eastern eatery Manna, which opened on the corner of Terry and Republican last summer. Read more
The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public health emergency for the coronavirus ends, the White House said Monday.
Vaccine requirements for federal workers and federal contractors, as well as foreign air travelers to the U.S., will end May 11. The government is also beginning the process of lifting shot requirements for Head Start educators, healthcare workers, and noncitizens at U.S. land borders. Read more
Where’s the rain, Seattle?
The Emerald City is experiencing the driest start to the year since 2008, and the fourth driest in the last 35 years, according to the National Weather Service.
Sea-Tac International Airport recorded 11.87 inches of rain from January through April, which is 5.02 inches below average.
The city made up a tiny bit of the rainfall deficit in April – it was running nearly 6 inches behind as of April 6 – but it wasn’t nearly enough to make up the full difference. Seattle saw 3.86 inches of rain in April, which is 0.68 inches above normal. Read more
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SEATTLE, Wash — The return of Downtown Seattle’s biggest employer is shaking things up. Starting this week, an estimated 55,000 Amazon workers are going back to work in person.
It comes after CEO Andy Jassy gave workers a May 1 deadline to return to their downtown offices at least three days per week, and local experts say impacts are already being felt.
While downtown businesses are looking forward to an economic boost, the shift may also create headaches for both commuters and Seattle renters.
"During the pandemic, so many people moved out of really a commutable distance," said Albert Squiers, a technology recruitment director for Seattle-based Fuel Talent. "Of the 20 or so engineers I've spoken with in the last couple of weeks, the majority are definitely frustrated with the situation."
That distance now seems daunting for many Amazon employees, according to one real estate expert who said many are moving back into the urban areas.
"Amazon workers that are coming back to town looking for alternative housing solutions," said Adriano Tori, founder and CEO of RexMont Real Estate.
Tori said he is seeing more demand for rentals.
"We are seeing actually, rents rise right now, and they are rising very rapidly," Tori said. "We see them rising-- for a two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath-- we see them rising 6-7% depending on the communities."
Those communities aren't necessarily in downtown, according to Tori: "People are obviously concerned about safety."
Rather, he said, they are near it.
"Queen Anne, Ballard, Magnolia, Greenlake, where we had a tremendous amount of demand even during pre-COVID times, so all of those are going to surge 25-30%," said Tori.
Plus, traffic may get worse.
"More and more we are going to see the roads congested," said Tori.
Despite this, an Amazon spokesperson told KING5, "We're excited to have employees coming into the office more regularly because we believe it builds culture and connection among our teams and drives innovation on behalf of customers."
That spokesperson went on to say that Amazon will "address personal circumstances on an individual basis."
The mayor is in support of their return to office, too.
"Amazon, you stepped up in bringing your employees back," said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. “We’re pushing it. We’re continuing to push it because we want people downtown. We have to make it safe, and I want to make it fun.”
In suburban communities, the real estate market is cooling, according to Tori.
He said that in cities like Auburn, Maple Valley, and Snohomish, the market was hot during the pandemic: a home up for sale spent six days on the market, on average, said Tori. Now, he said homes in those cities are averaging about 37 days on the market. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/amazon-return-to-office-housing-rent-increase/281-f5413cfa-e57b-4ed4-8ad8-8a91c01a5911 | 2023-05-02T18:59:45 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/amazon-return-to-office-housing-rent-increase/281-f5413cfa-e57b-4ed4-8ad8-8a91c01a5911 |
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma firefighters battled a fire at a commercial building along Pacific Avenue on Tuesday.
The two-alarm fire started just before 8 a.m., and flames shot out of Buddy’s Home Furnishings near South 82nd Street and Pacific Avenue.
"Since most of the fire was overhead in the roof, we had to take a defensive strategy,” said Tacoma Fire Department spokesperson Joe Meinecke.
More than 50 firefighters were on scene fighting the blaze.
Both directions of Pacific Avenue are closed between South 82nd Street and South 84th Street while crews fight the fire. The roadway is expected to be closed for most of Tuesday afternoon.
No one was inside the building when firefighters arrived and there were no injuries reported.
Firefighters say it's too soon to determine a cause. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-fire-buddys-home-furnishings/281-fa5809b3-a37a-4e61-a15e-431a384a10c0 | 2023-05-02T18:59:51 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-fire-buddys-home-furnishings/281-fa5809b3-a37a-4e61-a15e-431a384a10c0 |
TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma police have opened a homicide investigation after a man died in a WinCo Foods parking lot on Monday night.
At 11:30 p.m., a 911 call came in of an injured man who had collapsed in the 1900 block of South 72nd Street. TPD said the man was asking people for help before he collapsed.
The Tacoma Fire Department declared the 50-year-old man dead at the scene. Detectives and crime scene technicians worked the scene overnight, but no information was given on a possible suspect or how the victim wound up at the WinCo Foods.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-police-homicide-investigation/281-3ea0d450-2540-4e38-a6c6-f5089822ff68 | 2023-05-02T18:59:57 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-police-homicide-investigation/281-3ea0d450-2540-4e38-a6c6-f5089822ff68 |
A 35-year-old Lamesa woman died Monday following a collision on State Highway 349, according to the Department of Public Safety.
DPS reported that Alyssa Chere Owens was traveling northbound on SH 349 near mile marker 308 in the left lane when she failed to control her speed and collided with the rear of a 2015 Peterbilt with trailer. The Peterbilt was "also northbound and was stopped in the left lane waiting to turn onto a private road," according to DPS.
Owens was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The accident happened at 3:36 p.m. 12 miles north of Midland. Owens was wearing a seatbelt, according to DPS.
The fatality is the 17th reported inside Midland County this year, according to Reporter-Telegram records. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/texas-dps-lamesa-woman-dies-collision-north-18073620.php | 2023-05-02T19:00:21 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/texas-dps-lamesa-woman-dies-collision-north-18073620.php |
Public invited to retirement reception for Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson Thursday
4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Townplace Suites
A retirement reception for Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson, who is retiring Friday after serving the city for more than 12 years, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Townplace Suites, 300 S. Rutgers Ave.
The event, which will include refreshments, is open to the public. He and his wife, Jenna, plan to continue living in Oak Ridge.
Oak Ridge City Council members have hired the executive search firm of GovHR to bring them a list of candidate finalists for Council to consider for the city manager position. Until a new city manager is hired, Deputy City Manager Jack Suggs, former city Electric Department director, will serve as interim city manager.
Watson will be recognized by City Council at its May 8 Council meeting at the Municipal Building.
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COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A man was found dead in a body of water in Lake Avalon at Sugden Regional Park early Monday morning.
According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the park after receiving a call at around 7:12 a.m. about a body floating in the water face down.
The Sugden Park maintenance supervisor told CCSO that around 6:45 a.m., a woman told one of his workers that a body was found in the water.
The deputy saw the body floating face down, around 25 feet from shore, according to a report.
Deputies can confirm that the person has been deceased for days.
The body was found on the southern portion of Lake Avalon, near the boat rental marina.
CCSO says that the death does not appear to be suspicious at this time. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/02/active-death-investigation-after-body-found-in-east-naples/ | 2023-05-02T19:08:14 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/02/active-death-investigation-after-body-found-in-east-naples/ |
Eyeing a problem made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, the House of Representatives will consider a bill meant to ensure that defendants awaiting trial can get treatment for substance abuse.
With members of Congress from Maryland and New York, U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Dayton, reintroduced the bipartisan Due Process Continuity of Care Act, a companion to a similar Senate bill.
The bill amends the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy (MIEP), which denies Medicaid coverage to defendants being detained pre-trial.
The bill authorizes $50 million in planning grant dollars for the Health and Human Services Secretary to help states, counties and localities improve the quality of care provided in jails.
“Too many people in Ohio and across the country have been negatively impacted by the opioid epidemic,” Turner said in a statement Tuesday.
The Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy “perpetuates a dangerous cycle of treatment interruption and recidivism for individuals awaiting trial,” his statement added. “Fixing this unconstitutional flaw in our Medicaid system will save lives.”
In 2019, the Center for American Progress called Dayton “the epicenter of opioid-related fatalities.”
The region suffered 378 overdose deaths in the first half of 2017, the center said at the time, but noted that by June 2018, that number had been cut to 132 overdose-related deaths, a 65% reduction.
Ohio was one of eight states whose opioid mortality rate doubled every three years from 1999 to 2016, and Ohio had the fifth-highest rate of overdose deaths in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health in July 2020.
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the problem statewide. More Ohioans died of an opioid overdose in the second quarter of 2020 than at any time since the epidemic began, according to an analysis by a task force created by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.
The analysis by Yost’s Scientific Committee on Opioid Prevention and Education (SCOPE) found the death rate in Ohio from opioid overdose at 11.01 per 100,000 population in the second quarter of 2020 — the highest rate in 10 years at that time.
The Senate companion bill is led by Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., and others.
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Wright State University is implementing a suicide prevention program and with a new task force to improve mental health at the university.
With the task force, the university will train people to know how to respond when someone confides mental health issues and have suicide prevention skills.
WSU provost Amy Thompson, whose background is in public health, and Huma A. Bashir, associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services and interim chair of the Department of Social Work, are leading the task force.
“We started this last fall when I arrived, really due to the fact that we’ve seen an uptick on many college campuses in mental health needs of students, faculty, and staff,” said Thompson, who arrived from the University of Toledo last fall.
According to Kaiser Family Foundation polling, nearly 33% of Ohio adults reported anxiety or depression symptoms. Thompson said mental health issues are a leading cause of students dropping out of college nationwide.
Thompson and Bashir said the impact from COVID-19 and the isolation it created for many people is still impacting universities.
The committee is also looking at helping students with life skills, such as coping with stress, time management, communicating needs, eating well and work ethic.
Bashir and Thompson said coming back to on-campus life after being remote was hard for some staff members. Bashir said some people are still dealing with loss and grief after the pandemic, which can appear in unexpected outbursts.
The committee is also trying to make sure the entire campus is aware of what resources are available for those who are struggling, including mental health therapy, financial aid and other services.
Thompson noted the campus got a $40,000 scholarship to work with the JED Foundation Campus program, which specifically works to prevent suicide. The campus will be able to use the money to build a custom prevention program for Wright State.
The university is also applying for and considering other grants for this project.
Bashir said even before the pandemic, there was an epidemic with mental health on college campuses. Creating a “culture of care” at Wright State where people on campus know how to take care of each other and themselves would help students and professors, she said.
You can’t create a culture of care with just one person, Bashir said, because humans are social creatures who exist in communities. How the community works impacts mental health.
“It’s important to take care of each other, to create this culture of care,” Bashir said.
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INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is asking for help in locating a man who was last seen on the city's north side.
Police said 52-year-old James "Berry" Patton was last seen Friday, April 28 in the 5700 block of Brockton Drive, near East 56th Street and North Keystone Avenue.
Patton is described as 6 feet, 2 inches tall, weighs 198 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes.
He was last seen in a black 2012 Ford Fusion with an Indiana license plate 775PH.
According to police, Patton may need medical attention.
Anyone with information on Patton's whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the IMPD Missing Persons Unit at 317-327-6160.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
In both situations, these alerts must be issued by police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/impd-asking-for-help-locating-missing-man/531-f786a624-1002-4a1a-a449-e648bb9df017 | 2023-05-02T19:10:42 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/impd-asking-for-help-locating-missing-man/531-f786a624-1002-4a1a-a449-e648bb9df017 |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is now in the hospital after he was hit by a car in Decatur Tuesday, according to DeKalb County Police.
Officers with the department said they were called to the scene on Panola Road and Snapfinger Park Drive just around 7 a.m. when they found the man lying in the middle of the road.
The scene was located near Burger King and Truist Park on those roads.
Police said the driver in the car that hit the man stayed at the scene.
Authorities are still investigating the accident at this time. They are still looking into what caused the crash.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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Tucson police investigate man shot dead in alleyway
Jose R. Gonzalez
Arizona Republic
Police are investigating a Tucson shooting in late April that left a man dead.
Just after 7 p.m., 911 calls came in about a man being shot in an alleyway near the area of South Liberty Avenue and West Calle Alvord, police said. Officers found a wounded Paul Hernandez, 42, and rendered aid, but he died at the scene, according to police. Officers and detectives learned Hernandez was involved in a confrontation with a group at a nearby park, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 88-CRIME (520-882-7463), with police assuring tipsters may remain anonymous. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2023/05/02/tucson-police-investigate-man-shot-dead-in-alleyway/70175428007/ | 2023-05-02T19:15:29 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2023/05/02/tucson-police-investigate-man-shot-dead-in-alleyway/70175428007/ |
While the automotive industry sharpens its turn towards manufacturing eco-friendly electric models designed to offer a small-to-no direct carbon footprint, drivers steadily follow the trend as their trust in these new cars grows. A tangible result of the increasing demand for electric vehicles both in the U.S. and around the world is the progressively declining cost of buying and owning one.
An incentive for potential EV buyers was announced by the Biden administration in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The act amended the Clean Vehicle Credit—initially applicable on purchases of new electric, fuel cell electric, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles acquired on and before Dec. 31, 2022—to include cars placed in service on or after Jan. 1, 2023, under certain provisions updated periodically by the IRS and the Department of the Treasury.
Buyers of electric and alternative fuel vehicles can qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500, which, according to the IRS, breaks down to $2,917 for a vehicle with a battery capacity of at least 5 kilowatt-hours and an additional $417 for each kWh of capacity over 5 kWh. Moreover, as of 2024, buyers will have the option to take the tax credit right at the point of purchase as a discount on their final vehicle purchase price.
The government plays a key role in the dynamics of the electric car market. The number of charging stations must be sufficient and easily accessible for EVs to match and eventually outgrow the convenience of owning gasoline-powered cars.
Another financial perk of owning an EV is that they require less maintenance. While plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles do have internal combustion engines—which bear maintenance requirements similar to those of gas-powered cars—these vehicles' batteries, motors, and associated electronics need little-to-no regular upkeep. They run on fewer fluids (such as engine oil) and have fewer moving parts that will need to be adjusted, repaired, or replaced.
EVs come with regenerative braking, a system designed for brakes to last longer than the ones on conventional vehicles. Through this mechanism, the vehicle captures the energy lost when braking by using the electric motor as a generator and storing the seized energy in the battery. In other words, each time the brakes are activated, energy is produced and stored.
When talking about electric vehicles, knowing basic nomenclature can help drivers understand the technology behind them. "Miles per gallon equivalent," abbreviated as MPGe, is a calculation made by the Environmental Protection Agency that represents the number of miles the vehicle can run using a quantity of fuel (or power source) equivalent to the same energy content as a gallon of gasoline. Rounded up, 1 gallon of gasoline is equivalent to about 33.7 kilowatt-hours of battery power. The EPA range measures the performance of an EV by running it through a series of tests on a dynamometer that simulate real driving conditions.
CoPilot estimated the costs of the most popular electric vehicles from 2021 based on data from its CoPilot Price Pulse tool, Car and Driver, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Data for EPA range and MPGe are included for each vehicle. The cost per gallon equivalent is calculated using the national average electricity price in January 2023. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-arrested-for-hitting-people-with-her-kia/article_de29d03f-e486-5383-8199-ddeb8fd28ed0.html | 2023-05-02T19:18:45 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/woman-arrested-for-hitting-people-with-her-kia/article_de29d03f-e486-5383-8199-ddeb8fd28ed0.html |
A judge has tossed a felony charge of unlawful restraint against a former San Antonio police officer who allegedly placed his knee on the head and neck of a man during a 2019 arrest, court records show.
State District Judge Kristina Escalona dismissed the charge against Michael Angel Brewer, 35, on Monday in response to a motion by a prosecutor in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, David H. Cavazos IV.
Cavazos stated that prosecutors were “unable to prove elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.”
An indictment had charged Brewer with unlawful restraint that exposed a complainant to a risk of serious bodily injury. It stemmed from a Nov. 26, 2019, incident in which Brewer helped arrest Matthew Garza.
Garza, now 33, pleaded guilty in January 2022 to evading arrest/detention and was sentenced to two years of deferred adjudication probation, which was to be completed in 2024, court records indicate. On March 1 of this year, his probation was dismissed and the case closed.
Brewer and another SAPD officer, Andre Vargas, had responded to a report of a disturbance at Commercial Avenue and Grosvenor Boulevard on the South Side. Police officials said at the time that Brewer used “unnecessary physical violence” when he placed his left knee on Garza’s neck and that Garza “appeared to provide no resistance.”
Brewer’s attorney, Ben Sifuentes, had harsh words Monday for Police Chief William McManus and the DA’s Office. He said Brewer did nothing wrong and should never have been charged or lost his job.
“McManus told the public my client did something he did not do,” Sifuentes said, calling the allegation that Brewer knelt on Garza’s neck a “total falsehood” and citing video footage from three police body cameras.
The DA’s Office released a statement Tuesday that said the grand jury had sufficient probable cause to indict, but prosecutors who had “sought additional input from expert witnesses” had concluded they could not prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
SAPD records indicate Brewer and Vargas were fired over the incident. Vargas, who was not criminally charged, was fired for using “unnecessary force when he lifted (Garza) off the ground in handcuffs by his arms, causing him unnecessary and unwarranted pain,” records show.
Sifuentes said that statutes of limitation expired on charges that the DA’s Office wanted to pursue, so prosecutors filed a charge that does not apply to officers making a lawful arrest.
“They tried to allege it was a felony because of the risk of serious bodily injury, and that was based on a false statement,” Sifuentes said.
He said Garza was arrested for allegations of family violence during a child custody dispute. Sifuentes said the fact that Garza admitted guilt was further evidence Brewer should never have been charged.
“I don’t know how this case was indicted,” Sifuentes said. “It is a terrible, terrible shame.”
Asked for comment, an SAPD public information officer said via email: “The San Antonio Police Department acknowledges the District Attorney’s decision to dismiss this case. The SAPD stands by its decision to fire Michael Brewer.”
Sifuentes said Brewer will seek to get his job back.
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URBANDALE, Iowa — Crews responded to a garage fire in Urbandale Tuesday morning, with the cause still unknown.
The fire occurred in the 6100 block of Goodman Drive in Urbandale. Crews from both the Urbadnale and Clive fire departments responded to the scene.
The fire was concentrated to the garage, a room above the garage and the garage's roof.
No occupants or firefighters were hurt and the investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.
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MARTINSVILLE, Va. – One man is facing an aggravated malicious wounding charge after authorities said he stabbed another man multiple times outside of El Parral Restaurant on April 30.
On April 30, around 9:53 p.m., the Martinsville-Henry County Emergency 911 Center got a call that a person had been stabbed at El Parral Restaurant, authorities said.
When deputies arrived on the scene, they said they found 33-year-old Luis Cruz with multiple stab wounds.
During their investigation, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office said they learned that Cruz’s brother, an employee of El Parrel, and 32-year-old Sipriano Bautista got into an argument.
The two then took their argument from the restaurant’s kitchen out back, authorities said.
Once they were outside, Cruz joined in, then Cruz and Bautista began fighting, according to the sheriff’s office.
During the fight, authorities said Bautista pulled out a knife and stabbed Cruz in the chest area and right arm.
Cruz was taken to SOVAH Health of Martinsville to be treated, Col. Wayne Davis said.
According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Bautista was still on the scene when deputies arrived and taken into custody without further incident.
We’re told Bautista is now facing an aggravated malicious wounding charge and is being held in the Henry County Adult Detention Center with no bond.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/02/man-charged-after-stabbing-outside-martinsville-restaurant/ | 2023-05-02T19:20:23 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/02/man-charged-after-stabbing-outside-martinsville-restaurant/ |
BOISE, Idaho — Federal and state agencies reach an agreement and develop a partnership to enhance response efforts to wildland fires in Idaho.
On Tuesday, six agencies signed the Idaho Master Cooperative Wildland Fire Management and Stafford Act Agreement - an agreement serving as an interagency framework for wildfire response.
"There is a long-standing partnership between the state of Idaho, Forest Service and Department of Interior in how we respond to fires within the state," said USDA Forest Service Intermountain Regional Forester Mary Farnsworth. "This agreement strengthens this relationship."
According to the Idaho Department of Lands, the agreement not only provides the foundation for how the agencies will combine their efforts, but it also creates a contemporary model for the sharing of resources, simplifies business processes and aligns applicable core missions.
The agreement will create a clear understanding and ensure mission alignment for wildfire preparedness across Idaho by outlining how participating state and federal agencies will cooperate and coordinate their response to the fires.
"Coordination among the agencies with a wildfire response jurisdiction is critical. Together, this agreement will help us better serve and protect the public and natural resources of Idaho," said Idaho State Forester Craig Foss.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Associate State Director Peter Ditton said that the agreement helps delegate tasks and responsibilities to the agencies, and details how resources are to be distributed.
"This agreement provides for a balanced and fair method for engaging wildland fire between all the agencies," said Ditton.
Participating state and federal agencies include: The Idaho Department of Lands; the Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs; along with the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,
"As we address the wildfire threat in Idaho, this agreement will help to guide our efforts that will truly make a difference in the outcomes when wildfire occurs on our landscapes," said USDA Forest Service Northern Regional Forester Leanne Marten.
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BLOOMINGTON — Goodfield’s Barn III Dinner Theatre has been through a lot of changes over the years.
When Saybrook’s Pat Huth was a kid, she said, it was full of Black Angus cattle.
Huth, 85, is now vice president of the Barn Keepers of Central Illinois, a group dedicated to documenting the stories of barns over 100 years old. They will be hosting Barn III owner Abby Reel, who will speak and take questions for the Barn Keepers’ meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the FS Evergreen, 402 N. Hershey Road, Bloomington.
The dinner theater is located a mile east of Illinois Route 117 at 1451 Timberline Road, in north Goodfield, and reopened 2019 after it was damaged heavily in a 2015 tornado. It previously offered meals and shows as the Conklin Barn II Dinner Theatre, which opened in the 1970s. Huth noted Reel bussed and waited tabled then, and later acted on stage.
Huth said since that 2019 storm, she would check in on the restoration process in passing on visits to her relatives.
She added Reel has done very well as the new owner, taking over ownership from Mary Simon in 2017.
Reel told The Pantagraph on Monday that she’s been honored by the ability to help write the next chapter in the barn’s story.
“It’s been a labor of love,” she said.
‘Ham on stage’
Reel said one of her favorite quotes is from Walter Scott: “If a farmer fills his barn with grain, he gets mice. If he leaves it empty, he gets actors."
The difference between the structures that Barn Keepers focuses on and her property, she continued, is that most of those barns get filled with beef.
“I’m putting the ham on stage instead,” Reel said.
The graduate of Eureka High School and Illinois Wesleyan University said she wasn’t able to save the whole structure after the tornado, but she has done her best to “honor her story” in rebuilding it.
Her notes, she said, estimate the original barn was built around 1941 as a premier cattle auction facility. It started as Reel Livestock Center, and was run by her father Les Reel, she said.
At the next Barn Keepers meeting, Reel said she’ll be excited to talk about elements of the barn she reclaimed, as well as her respect for the structure.
She said Barn III currently fluctuates between completely in-house dinner-theater productions and hosting weddings and other special events. Reel said that combination has kept the barn alive.
She said the barn is running at full steam and is never empty on a weekend. Reel estimated 25,000 patrons on the theater-dinner side yearly, with about four shows each week.
A few wedding dates remain open in 2024, she said.
Barn Tour returns
In a Sunday press release, Barn Keepers also announced their 15th barn tour is returning in the late summer after a three-year hiatus. Registration will be 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Neuhaus Nursery, 29738 East 1400 North Road, Colfax. It's on Illinois Route 9 about 14 miles east of Bloomington.
Coffee and donuts will be provided at registration, plus a tour book with photos and information on each of the barns. Huth said Bill Kemp conducted research for the book.
Huth said around 13 barns are planned on the stop, with destinations in the Cooksville and Colfax townships. She said they’re combining townships because of the scarcity of barns.
The tour will be self-guided across 44 miles in length, and someone will be stationed at each barn to answer questions. Huth said they’ve been working with property owners to get permission to hold the tour and document their barn’s history.
Tour passes will be sold at $20 per carload. Barn Keepers members will get a $5 discount, and people may sign up at the tour for a one-year membership with Barn Keepers, at a total of $40. Yearly dues are $25 and taken each November.
The tour hours will run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sept. 9.
Huth said it's happening "rain or shine."
This article has been updated to correct the yearly dues amount for Barn Keepers membership. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/goodfields-barn-iii-owner-to-give-may-address-for-barn-keepers-bloomington-meeting/article_8aa42150-e84b-11ed-bde1-8f359e5ea89a.html | 2023-05-02T19:26:56 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/history/goodfields-barn-iii-owner-to-give-may-address-for-barn-keepers-bloomington-meeting/article_8aa42150-e84b-11ed-bde1-8f359e5ea89a.html |
NORMAL — Normal Ave. between Willow Street and Bowles Street is closed for sanitary sewer repair.
The closure began at 7 a.m. on Monday and is expected to last until 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, weather permitting.
There is a lane reduction on Rockingham Drive between Northfield Drive and Crossing Drive that began at 8 a.m. on Tuesday for pavement repairs. The reduction will last until further notice.
There is also a lane reduction on Chaffee Drive between Heather Ridge and Pipeline Road that began at 8 a.m. on Monday for pavement repairs. The reduction is expected to last until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, weather permitting.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution while traveling through these areas.
Contact 309-454-9735 or 309-454-9766 for more information. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/road-closures-planned-in-normal/article_9a4d12cc-e910-11ed-95a9-fbebc27442e7.html | 2023-05-02T19:27:02 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/road-closures-planned-in-normal/article_9a4d12cc-e910-11ed-95a9-fbebc27442e7.html |
Nordstrom is the latest retailer to depart downtown San Francisco, announcing plans to close both of its stores in the coming months, a spokesperson for the company told SFGATE Tuesday morning.
The 40,000-square-foot Nordstrom Rack on 901 Market St. is set to shutter July 1, while the 312,000-square-foot Nordstrom at Westfield San Francisco Centre, one of the mall’s flagship stores, will follow suit and close for good by the end of August, the spokesperson said.
“Decisions like this are never easy, and this one has been especially difficult,” read a statement from Chief Stores Officer Jamie Nordstrom. “We’ve spent more than 35 years serving customers in downtown San Francisco, building relationships with them and investing in the local community. But as many of you know, the dynamics of the downtown San Francisco market have changed dramatically over the past several years, impacting customer foot traffic to our stores and our ability to operate successfully.”
Nordstrom said that with both leases set to expire at the end of the year, the company believes it can better serve its customers by focusing on its 16 nearby Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack locations throughout the Bay Area, including stores in Daly City, San Mateo and Emeryville. While the company said it plans to open 20 new Nordstrom Rack stores this year, with “more to come” in 2024, including a store at Bridgepointe Shopping Center in San Mateo, this means the brand will no longer have a retail presence in San Francisco. (The brand shuttered its Nordstrom Rack location at 555 Ninth St. in 2021.)
It’s a major development in downtown retail following recent news that Saks Off 5th, which shared a location at 901 Market St. with Nordstrom Rack, will be closing permanently later this fall. Ross Dress for Less taking over the space just a block away from one of its existing stores at 799 Market St. appears to be even more of a possibility than before.
Other recently announced closures in San Francisco’s downtown corridor include the Anthropologie in Union Square and the Office Depot on 33 Third Street, as well as CB2, Bed Bath & Beyond and the Container Store.
It’s not immediately clear how many employees will be affected by the closure, but the statement from Nordstrom said the company is working with each staff member to “support them through this transition and find new roles within the company wherever possible.” | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/nordstrom-to-close-last-san-francisco-locations-18074014.php | 2023-05-02T19:28:15 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/nordstrom-to-close-last-san-francisco-locations-18074014.php |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Carter County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a man last seen on April 29.
According to a CCSO press release, John David Hudson, also known as Benji Hudson, was last seen in Hampton where he was allegedly involved in an altercation.
The CCSO describes Hudson as:
- 48 years old
- White man
- Facial hair
- 6’3″ and weights around 200 pounds
- Tattoos on his left arm and neck
Hudson may be injured, according to the release. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 423-542-1896. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-possibly-injured-missing-man/ | 2023-05-02T19:29:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/carter-county-sheriffs-office-searching-for-possibly-injured-missing-man/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) issued a Silver Alert for a missing woman from Johnson City on Tuesday.
According to the TBI, 77-year-old Sheryl Frost has a medical condition that could impair her ability to return home.
The TBI reports that Frost could be in Virginia and is thought to be driving a 2015 white Jeep Patriot with TN tag 429 BJMD.
She is described as having gray hair and blue eyes. Frost weighs roughly 140 pounds and is 5 feet 5 inches tall. Her hair could be shorter than in the photo provided by the TBI, the agency stated.
Anyone with information about Frost’s whereabouts is asked to call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or the Johnson City Police Department at 423-434-6158. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tbi-missing-johnson-city-woman-may-be-in-virginia/ | 2023-05-02T19:29:58 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tbi-missing-johnson-city-woman-may-be-in-virginia/ |
BETHESDA, Md. — A bear was spotted on installation at the NSA facility in Bethesda Sunday night.
There were similar reports of a bear in the area in the Kensington and Chevy Chase area.
"If the bear doesn't move on, NSA Bethesda will work on a solution to safely remove it," NSA Bethesda said.
Residents are encouraged to empty their dumpsters and to avoid the bear if spotted.
"To discourage its presence please ensure all dumpsters in your area are closed. If you spot it, please DO NOT APPROACH IT," NSA Bethesda explained.
NSA Bethesda is responsible for base operational support for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and more than 40 tenant commands and activities. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bear-spotted-on-military-base-in-bethesda | 2023-05-02T19:31:20 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bear-spotted-on-military-base-in-bethesda |
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City government employee resigned last year after their supervisor learned they were working two full-time jobs at the same time.
Details were revealed in a newly released Inspector General's (IG) report.
The employee in question worked as a web administrator for the Mayor’s Office of Minority & Women-Owned Business Development (MWOBD), from November 2017 to October 2022.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020, the employee was assigned to work remotely full-time from their home.
In October of 2021, while still earning a full-time salary with the City, the employee applied for a position within the Baltimore City Public Schools System under the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. The employee allegedly told the school system their work with the City was coming to an end, which turned out to be false.
After being hired in March of 2022 at an annual salary of $116,743, the employee worked physically from the school offices Monday through Friday until at least May.
From that point on, they switched to a hybrid schedule which allowed for telework from home two-days a week.
This whole time the City was under the impression the employee was working at home only for them, when in reality they were going into another work place collecting two checks.
It wasn't until August 2022 when the employee notified the City supervisor about having a second job. The employee insisted it would not interfere with their regular schedule or duties. Two months later is when the City supervisor found out the second job was with the school system, and during the same hours.
After being confronted, the employee resigned from the City job.
Around this time is when the employee came clean with the school system about their continued work for the City.
Overall during the employee's seven months of working both jobs, they received a combined gross income of $104,354.63 (68,688.75 from the school system and $35,665.88 from the City).
One question facing the IG was whether Baltimore City Schools is a quasi-agency of Baltimore City Government.
If so, that alone would've put the employee in violation of City regulations.
But the short answer is no. According to the Inspector General, the City's school system is an arm of the State government, not local.
Still the IG concluded the City's teleworking policy agreed to by the employee relegated them to "account for, and report time spent [working from home] in the same manner as if the employee reported for work at the primary office location."
As result of this incident, the IG says the City is in the process of revising its policies on overlapping schedules.
To read the full report, click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/employee-resigns-after-being-caught-double-dipping-between-city-government-school-jobs | 2023-05-02T19:31:30 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/employee-resigns-after-being-caught-double-dipping-between-city-government-school-jobs |
A 17-year-old Long Island girl went into anaphylactic shock at her junior prom last week, and her father is blasting the school for allowing potentially critical time to elapse as officials allegedly accused her of using drugs, the family says.
Adrianna Varghese, who has severe tree nut and peanut allergies, was at Half Hollows Hills High School West for the dance Friday night when she had a cookie, she and her dad say. Her throat began to close up, and Varghese and her dad say the girl asked if the treats had nuts in them. She claims one administrator answered affirmatively.
The school knows Varghese is allergic to those nuts, her family says. She's been in the same district since fifth grade. In sixth grade, she accidentally had a granola bar and the school needed to administer an EpiPen.
She went to the nurse's office as her symptoms worsened Friday and told them she needed help for an allergic reaction, her family says. They say school staff persisted in asking her about drugs, then eventually gave her Benadryl.
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The girl vomited it out -- and called her father for help. He lives down the street from the school and arrived with her EpiPen within minutes, she says. The nurse took the pen from his hand and handed it to the girl, who used it.
She ended up being OK. But her father, Daniel, says the nurse should've recognized her symptoms as indicators of anaphylactic shock. He also claims he was the one who called the ambulance.
A school district spokesperson said in a statement that the health and well-being of its students are always top priority, which is why a nurse was on site for large-scale events like Friday's prom.
"When our nurse was notified that this student was ill, she acted immediately," the statement said. "The nurse began evaluating the student’s vitals, asked questions to assess what care was needed, began treatment for an allergic reaction including the administration of Benadryl and a non-patient-specific Epi-Pen, and contacted the student’s parents and first responders."
"From the time the nurse was called and began treating the child to the time first responders arrived, approximately 15 minutes had passed," the district added. "We are thankful that our student has recovered and returned to school." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-girl-accused-of-doing-drugs-amid-severe-allergy-attack-at-prom-family/4296430/ | 2023-05-02T19:32:22 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/long-island-girl-accused-of-doing-drugs-amid-severe-allergy-attack-at-prom-family/4296430/ |
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — An overturned 18-wheeler truck has caused the frontage road in New Braunfels to be closed, leading to traffic delays.
Police say the truck rolled onto its side on the northbound I-35 frontage road at Solms Road after 8 a.m. Tuesday, which prompted a closure of the frontage road in that area.
Crews later told KENS 5 that the truck was carrying cement. They might have to empty the cement from the trailer before trying to move it upright for towing.
The back axles have to be cut off before the truck can be turned upright. As of 11:30 a.m., traffic continues to remain slow.
No injuries were reported.
As for how the vehicle lost control, authorities said they are investigating.
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When is the last day of school? Check the full list of Phoenix-area school districts here
For school districts in the Phoenix area, the 2022-23 school year will soon come to a close.
Most districts in the Valley end classes between May 19 and May 26.
Here's a list of the last day of school for all 58 school districts in Maricopa County and when they resume classes for the 2023-24 school year.
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Agua Fria Union High School District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7 for first-year students and August 8 for all other students. Find the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Aguila Elementary District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 2. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Alhambra Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 8. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here and the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Arlington Elementary District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3.
Avondale Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Balsz Elementary District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Buckeye Elementary District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 9. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Buckeye Union High School District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 9. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Cartwright Elementary District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Cave Creek Unified District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Chandler Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Creighton Elementary District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Deer Valley Unified District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Dysart Unified District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
East Valley Institute of Technology District
The last day of school is May 17. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Fountain Hills Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Fowler Elementary School District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Gila Bend Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Gilbert Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 25. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Glendale Elementary District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Glendale Union High School District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Higley Unified District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Isaac Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Kyrene Elementary District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Laveen Elementary District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Liberty Elementary District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Litchfield Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Littleton Elementary District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 26. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Madison Elementary District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 8. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Maricopa Regional School District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Mesa Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Mobile Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 10. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Morristown Elementary District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 8. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Murphy Elementary District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here and the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Nadaburg Unified District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 8. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Osborn Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Paloma Elementary District
The last day of school is May 23. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Palo Verde Elementary District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 1. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Paradise Valley Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Pendergast Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Peoria Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 9. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
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Phoenix Elementary District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Phoenix Union High School District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here and the 2023-24 school year calendar here.
Queen Creek Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 24. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Riverside Elementary District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Roosevelt Elementary District
The last day of school is May 19. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Saddle Mountain Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Scottsdale Unified District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Sentinel Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 school year calendar here.
Tempe Elementary District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Tempe Union High School District
The last day of school is May 24. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 19. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Tolleson Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 2. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Tolleson Union High School District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 3. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Union Elementary District
The last day of school is May 18. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Washington Elementary District
The last day of school is May 23. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
West-MEC
The last day of school is May 22, except for the Aesthetics and Aviation programs, which end on June 7 and 14, respectively. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31 for the Aesthetics and Aviation programs and August 2 for all other programs. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Wickenburg Unified District
The last day of school is May 25. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on July 31. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Wilson Elementary District
The last day of school is May 26. School resumes for the 2023-24 school year on August 7. Find the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars here.
Madeleine Parrish covers K-12 education. Reach her at mparrish@arizonarepublic.com and follow her on Twitter at @maddieparrish61. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/05/02/when-is-the-last-day-of-school-in-the-phoenix-area/70172721007/ | 2023-05-02T19:37:24 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-education/2023/05/02/when-is-the-last-day-of-school-in-the-phoenix-area/70172721007/ |
3 killed in MSU shooting to receive posthumous degrees this weekend
The three Michigan State University students killed in the Feb. 13 mass shooting on campus will receive their posthumous degrees this weekend, officials said.
Arielle Anderson, 19, of Harper Woods, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Natural Science; Brian Fraser, 20, of Grosse Pointe will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Eli Broad College of Business; and Alexandria Verner, 20, of Clawson, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Natural Science, they said.
The students will be recognized and awarded their posthumous degrees during ceremonies held by individual colleges at the university, they also said. Commencements are scheduled to be held Friday through Sunday.
School officials said in March that the families of the three students told the university they wanted to accept the degrees on behalf of their loved ones.
The three were killed and five others were injured when a gunman, later identified as 43-year-old Anthony McRae of Lansing, opened fire inside the university's Berkey Hall and the MSU Union.
Roughly 9,500 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students will receive their degrees this weekend at MSU. Commencement speakers on Friday include Dr. Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to the president and past director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Jill Hruby, undersecretary for nuclear security for the U.S. Department of Energy and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration; and Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and MSU faculty.
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Here's what to do in an Arizona dust storm
A dust storm caused at least 70 cars in Illinois to crash on Monday morning, killing at least six people.
The crash in Montgomery County saw more than 70 commercial and passenger vehicles involved in collisions along a two-mile stretch of Interstate 55 Monday morning, 75 miles north of St. Louis.
According to the Associated Press, dust from nearby farm fields had been kicked up by a windstorm culminating in the collisions. The six who died had all been in the northbound lanes, while 37 people, ranging in age from 2 to 80, on each side of I-55 were taken to hospitals in various conditions.
Here is how Arizona drivers can stay safe during the upcoming monsoon season.
Arizona braces for upcoming monsoon season
Every summer, looming walls of dust swamp the Phoenix area during the Valley's monsoon season, often spanning more than 50 miles and reaching 5,000 feet. A dust storm can have hazardous effects such as poor air quality, dust pollution, low visibility and overall damage.
The consequences of harmful dust pollution include asthma flare-ups, lung cancer, heart attack and even premature death — more than a thousand deaths in a year, according to recent statistics, and the number is possibly rising each year.
The air Arizonans breathe turns deadly when summer dust storms roll through
Based on projections from climate models, the Southwest is going to experience increasingly dry conditions and higher levels of outdoor dust, climate scientist Ploy Pattanun Achakulwisut told The Republic in 2019. It’s going to take more than just peer-reviewed studies to respond to climate-driven threats, Achakulwisut said.
How do I know if a dust storm is on its way?
A good way to stay up to date on upcoming weather patterns is to check in with your local National Weather Service.
Any of the three Arizona-based National Weather Service Twitter accounts — Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson — provide insightful and timely updates on where and when a storm could be headed.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality's Air Quality Snapshots give accessible and accurate readings of the Air Quality Index (AQI) and Air Quality Risk-Based (AQR) for different cities and towns across Arizona.
How do I protect my house during a dust storm?
Protecting your home during a dust storm is similar to protecting your home from a large wind event. Maricopa County Emergency Management recommends these tips:
- Secure outdoor items (furniture and loose gutters)
- Shutter/close windows and secure outside doors
- Trim tree branches away from your house
- Consider turning off air-conditioning/heating system until the dust storm passes
- Bring pets indoors
How do I drive in a dust storm?
The Arizona Department of Transportation has developed a list of useful tips for motorists who may get stuck in a dust storm as they are driving. The "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" campaign seeks to save drivers from dangerous situations by providing tips to survive a blowing dust event.
- If you encounter a dust storm, immediately check traffic around your vehicle (front, back and to the side) and begin slowing down.
- Do not wait until poor visibility makes it difficult to safely pull off the roadway — do it as soon as possible. Completely exit the highway if you can.
- Do not stop in a travel lane or in the emergency lane. Look for a safe place to pull completely off the paved portion of the roadway.
- Turn off all vehicle lights. You do not want other vehicles approaching from behind to use your lights as a guide and possibly crash into your parked vehicle.
- Set your emergency brake and take your foot off the brake. Stay in the vehicle with your seat belt buckled and wait for the storm to pass.
- Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be especially aware of changing weather conditions and travel at reduced speeds.
More information on dust storm safety can be found at PullAsideStayAlive.org, and safety tips for driving in rainstorms can be found at azdot.gov/monsoon.
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Banner University Medical Group has leased 10,972 square feet of space in Tri-Pointe Plaza for a new clinic.
The clinic will be on the ground floor of the plaza at 6365 E. Tanque Verde Road.
CBRE’s Ian Stuart and Bruce Suppes represented the landlord, Interra Properties, and JLL’s Vicki Robinson represented the tenant.
“This is a strong vote of confidence in the Tucson market,” said Stuart. “This facility will allow Banner to expand its service area with an important clinic on the east side.”
Banner University Medical Group will occupy the ground floor of one of the six buildings that comprise the Tri-Pointe Plaza. Spread across 12.64 acres, the complex totals 152,558 square feet with 622 parking spaces, including 216 covered spaces.
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“We are very excited to welcome Banner University Medical Group to the project,” said Brandon Levinson of Interra.
Other local commercial transactions include:
- Marketplace at the Bridges, near Park Avenue and Interstate 10, is getting three new tenants. One Ten REI Kino Park LLC bought 40,818 square feet of land for $1 million to build a Tropical Smoothie Café and Gyro Shack. JRI Real Estate Holdings LLC, represented by Kidder Mathews, bought 1.2 acres of land for $1.3 million to develop into a Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. Jeramy Price and Brenna Lacey, with Volk Co., handled the sales.
- Santa Rita Village LLC bought the nine-unit 10th Street Apartments at 1137-1153 E. 10th St. for $1.1 million and the seven-unit Santa Rita Apartments at 1142 E. Ninth St., 127 N. Santa Rita Ave. and 135-147 N. Santa Rita Ave. for $1.1 million from John R. Hughes and L. Thompson Hughes. Allan Mendelsberg and Joey Martinez, with Picor, handled the sale.
- The Wong Family Limited Partnership sold 102,577 square feet of land at 9150 N. Thornydale Road to ZDC Properties LLC for $1 million to build a self-storage facility. Jeramy Price, with Volk Co., represented the seller.
- 22 Lattes LLC bought 2,912 square feet of retail space at 1726 E. Speedway from GL Schoen LLC for $362,500. Rob Tomlinson and Natalie Furrier, with Picor, handled the sale.
- Caps & Corks leased 2,369 square feet in the Sol Block project on Broadway, east of Tucson Boulevard, to open a tap room. The landlord, Larsen Baker, was represented by its broker Isaac Figueroa.
- Lucky Panda leased 2,160 square feet at the Shoppes at 1st and Roger to open a Lucky Express restaurant. Andreas Castillo, Jeramy Price and Joey Castillo, with Volk Co., handled the lease.
- Yoga Loft leased 1,200 square feet in the Silverbell Flex Center, 2706 N. Silverbell Road. Isaac Figueroa, with Larsen Baker, represented the landlord Sunset Ranch Flex Center LLC.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Palm Bay High School was under shelter in place orders Tuesday as police searched for and detained a subject off-campus who might have had a weapon, district officials said.
According to Russ Bruhn, of Brevard Public Schools, police were at the campus, located at 101 Pirate Lane in Melbourne, “looking for (a) male who may have had a weapon outside the school.”
Police then found and detained the suspect off-campus, Bruhn said.
Police asked the public to avoid the campus and the surrounding area, adding that “there is no specific threat.”
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The department is staged at a 7-Eleven, located at the corner of South Babcock Street and Eber Boulevard, to answer any questions parents or guardians might have.
There is also traffic in the area, police said in a 2:16 p.m. update.
No other details, including whether the person had a weapon, have been released.
Check back for updates.
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— Melbourne Police (@MelbournePolice) May 2, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The onePULSE Foundation announced the National Pulse Memorial will be built on a different site after it was unable to reach an agreement with founder Barbara Poma and associates for the donation of the nightclub property.
The nonprofit, which was established by Barbara Poma after the June 12, 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people at the nightclub in Orlando, sent the announcement in a news release on Tuesday.
Last month, the foundation announced Poma stepped down from her position with the group.
At the time of Poma’s departure, the foundation released a statement that read, “The Foundation is grateful to Barbara for her many contributions, and commitment to onePULSE, and for being a lifetime advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community.”
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The nightclub site was turned into a memorial and efforts were underway to build a more permanent museum and memorial.
Tuesday’s surprise announcement noted that despite months of negotiations an agreement could not be made for the full donation of the nightclub.
The onePULSE Foundation is disappointed to report that after months of negotiation, an agreement could not be reached with Barbara Poma (the Founder of onePULSE Foundation), her husband, Rosario Poma, and their business partner, Michael Panaggio, for the full donation of the Pulse nightclub property. The Foundation had previously planned to build a permanent national memorial at the site to commemorate the 49 lives taken, survivors, first responders, and all those impacted by the June 12, 2016, tragedy.
Scott E. Bowman, Chief Communications & Government Relations Officer onePULSE Foundation, Inc
A spokesperson for onePULSE said an announcement will be made in mid-May with plans for “the National Pulse Memorial on a new site, Orlando Health Survivors Walk and Pulse Museum.”
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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are investigating swatting incidents that occurred Tuesday morning at both Florida International University’s main campus in west Miami-Dade and City College in Hollywood, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.
Local 10 News was told that an active shooter was reported on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus off Southwest Eighth Street, but a spokeswoman for the university confirmed a short time later that the “all clear” had been given by police.
Earlier in the morning, Miami-Dade police, Sweetwater police and FIU police surrounded the campus after receiving reports of a shooting inside the College of Nursing building.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews also responded to the campus.
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“I saw a lot of people here -- the fire department, police, everyone,” a student identified only as Ashley said. “I was just going to go through and they told me, ‘I don’t think you want to go through because there’s an active shooter.”
Another student told Local 10 News that she received an alert on her cellphone that read, “A dangerous situation is occurring. Evacuate the area now.” She said the message stated that there was possible shots fired at the College of Nursing building.
The reports of shots fired shut down the east side of the campus temporarily as officers with long guns worked to secure the area and evacuate the College of Nursing and its neighboring building.
“A friend saying inside that they were just hiding. They recommended them to start hiding and looking for shelter, running or go somewhere,” one student said.
There were also graduation ceremonies going on on the west side of the campus.
Some were in panic over the thoughts of an active shooter. But after 90 minutes, FIU police were able to determine this was a swatting call.
“These things actually happen -- this is not something to joke about,” Ashley said.
“While some may think it’s funny, it is not funny at all. It’s an incredible drain on resources. First responders are somewhere that they don’t need to be,” FIU Chief of Police Alexander D. Casas said.
A call regarding a shooting was also reported Tuesday morning at City College, located at 6565 Taft Street in Hollywood.
Hollywood police spokeswoman Deanna Bettineschi said the incident also appears to be a swatting call and no one was injured on campus.
Fort Lauderdale police confirmed its officers, meanwhile, responded to the Florida Atlantic University/Broward College building at 111 East Las Olas Blvd. Tuesday after receiving a “suspicious call.”
Police have since given the all clear and said they did not find any evidence of a shooting nor any injured people.
A “swatting call” is the practice of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to create a large police presence at a specific location.
#FLPD #Update ALL CLEAR: Officers have finished clearing the building and did not locate anyone with injuries or any evidence of a shooting. The investigation into the source of the call is still ongoing. Thank you all for your patience and cooperation.
— Fort Lauderdale Police (@ftlauderdalepd) May 2, 2023
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Some loyal patrons loved Jerry Blavat's Jersey Shore nightclub so much, they supposedly bought houses nearby so they could walk, dance to the oldies for hours and shuffle home.
According to an April 30 Facebook post by Blavat's longtime partner, Keely Stahl, Memories of Margate, a shore staple for 50 years, is for sale. Signs on the window of the Amherst Avenue club, which opened in 1971, do not list a price but urged interested buyers to email BuyMemoriesinMargate@gmail.com.
Emails to that address were not immediately answered Tuesday. According to property records, Memories is owned by New Gold Inc. of Philadelphia and assessed at $854,100.
Blavat, the energetic DJ known as "The Geator with the Heater," died Jan. 20 due to complications from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that weakens the skeletal muscles.
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"Best case scenario would be, as Jerry wished, for it to continue as the kind of club he ran so people can continue to enjoy the kind of music he played and create new memories. And we're all hoping to have at least ONE memorial event there before everything is final," Stahl wrote on Facebook.
Nearly 200 people commented on Stahl's post, some of them praying for divine intervention to keep Memories open for a 51st summer. Others hoped the club wouldn't be turned into housing.
"Devastating news," one wrote.
Many people agreed that Memories could never be the same without Blavat himself there, spinning records and chugging Wawa coffee, late into the night. Stahl, in her post, said she would like to hold one final memorial at Memories if the club is sold.
"If not, there are tapes of many of his broadcasts from Memories, which we might be able to play for you somewhere, somehow... and re-create the legendary spirit and vibe of Memories in Margate and our beloved Geator for you all," she wrote.
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Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday highlighted $10 million in federal funds proposed to support volunteer firefighting companies in the state.
Speaking during a visit to Paramus Fire Company Station 3 in Bergen County, Murphy asked state lawmakers to include the money in the Legislature's final budget.
“Our first responders risk their lives daily to make sure our communities are safe and healthy, and this administration will continue to prioritize their needs to keep them safe while they do their jobs," Murphy said in a statement.
The Legislature has a deadline of June 30 to finalize and pass the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The governor unveiled his budget proposal earlier this year.
If approved, the state Department of Community Affairs would oversee the allocation of the firefighting grant funds. Last year, the program supplied 293 departments with up to $56,000 to help purchase equipment from cleaning materials to oxygen tanks and protective clothing.
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Last year's grants were prioritized for volunteer departments, as well as fire companies in communities disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Governor's Office said.
Lt. Gov. Shelia Oliver, who is the DCA commissioner, said in a statement Tuesday that, given that many New Jersey fire companies struggle to update their tools and other apparatus, funneling funds through the state is key to keeping firefighters from harm, and communities safe.
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MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — There seems to be little disagreement that the Rio Grande section of the township needs to change.
How to improve the situation remains in question.
“Rio Grande is a hot mess,” resident Michelle Salfi told the Township Committee on Monday.
She said she is afraid to shop after dark, as people harass her as she tries to go into the grocery store.
According to Salfi, deaths from overdoses have become common in the area.
“People die weekly in Rio Grande,” she said at the meeting.
Salfi and other neighbors came to the committee to ask that more be done, but also to object to the latest attempt to address the seemingly intractable problems of the Rio Grande section of the township.
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The committee has asked the township’s Planning Board to evaluate declaring a new “area in need of redevelopment” in the township, to include a significant portion of Rio Grande, centered on the intersection of Routes 9 and 47.
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That area includes some of the busiest retail stores in Cape May County, with traffic year-round. It also has a number of vacant properties and a significant population of homeless people, many of whom stay in tents in the nearby woods and vacant areas.
As Mayor Tim Donohue pointed out at the Monday meeting, there are already two areas of Rio Grande that have been declared in need of redevelopment, a designation that gives local government additional authority to negotiate directly with developers and the potential of offering incentives such as tax breaks or zoning waivers.
One is a former concrete plant behind some of the retail properties, which residents and township officials say has served as a haven for drug use. There was a proposal for apartment buildings and other residential construction on the site several years ago, but those plans fell through.
The other was the former Kmart shopping plaza, which had stood vacant for years. That site is now the Cape May County Commons, a mixed use project that includes county offices, social services and services for veterans, and commercial uses, including retail stores and a new entertainment center with a theater and restaurant set to open this spring.
Donohue described that effort as a success story.
One difference between the proposal set to be discussed by the Planning Board and previous redevelopment designations, including an additional zone off Indian Trail Road north of Rio Grande, is this zone could include the authority to use condemnation to further redevelopment efforts.
Governments have the ability to take property from landowners for public purposes, with fair market compensation. In some instances, that has been used to smooth the way for private developers.
In Middle Township, officials had decided against including a condemnation option in previous redevelopment plans.
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Donohue said the zone, as under consideration, would include the area along Routes 9 and 47, and could allow ways for the township to bring new revenue and jobs to the area, and to offer better options for people with affordable housing.
While rising property values can be an advantage, Donohue said it also presents problems. He said police officers and teachers who work in the township sometimes cannot afford to live in the communities, with some commuting from Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County or from other towns.
But Salfi and other neighbors said the area is already overdeveloped. On summer weekends, the traffic backs up for hours, residents said, and there were also concerns about affordable housing plans. Salfi suggested the township “dumps on” Rio Grande, while there are not similar concerns in Cape May Court House or other areas.
Donohue said the township’s affordable housing plan, a requirement for all communities, includes a provision that a portion of all large-scale residential development include affordable units.
Committee members and other township officials said Monday they have worked hard to address the issues Salfi raised.
Committee member Jim Norris leads a township advisory committee working on improving Rio Grande, and said he grew up in that section of the township, where his parents still live. He agreed there were deep-seated problems in that section but said the township continues to seek answers.
Police Chief Chris Leusner told Salfi about 30% of the crime in Middle Township takes place within a half-square-mile area of Rio Grande, around the intersection of Routes 9 and 47.
For comparison, the entire township includes about 75 square miles.
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He said police continue to work to address the issues residents raised, citing a police substation opened in the area and community outreach efforts.
Those include having representatives of the group Volunteers of America working with police to help people access social services, and plans to have social workers trained in mental health responses accompany officers on calls, a program set to take effect this spring.
Officers have their own frustrations, Leusner said, including situations where someone may be arrested and is back out in a short time. In other cases, people refuse help. He cited people who will not come in when a Code Blue has been declared, preferring to sleep in the woods in below freezing weather.
Donohue and other officials said the township is trying to address national problems, including homelessness and drug addiction, and will need the resources of the state and possibly the federal government to make a dent.
Other speakers at the meeting cautioned against demonizing those without a place to live.
“They’re not all bad people,” said resident Dawn Robinson. “They’re not all criminals.”
Advocates at the meeting said sometimes behaviors or substance abuse issues have contributed to people’s situations, but sometimes it’s just a run of bad luck, an illness or a lost job.
Denise South, with the group Cape Hope, said there are no easy answers, but the efforts must continue.
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"Our residents are ready to take those high-paying jobs," said Mayor Marty Small Sr. "We will make sure Atlantic City residents not only start the program, but finish the program."
MATTHEW STRABUK, Staff photographer
Erik Antokal, director of workplace development, and Mikkel Maehlisen, vice president of American operations for Ørsted, talk Tuesday after a job training announcement at the Carnegie Center in Atlantic City.
ATLANTIC CITY — The application period is open for 21 slots in a Wind Power Ready training program to prepare local residents for good-paying jobs operating and maintaining offshore wind farms.
"We want to reduce barriers to employment for women, Black and brown folks and those most harmed by pollution and environmental injustices," said Erik Antokal, director of workforce development for Ørsted.
To apply for the training program, visit rcsj.edu/WindTurbine and fill out an application form. The deadline is June 5, and the training program will run from July 31 to Dec. 22.
Priority will be given to Atlantic City residents, Antokal said, but slots are open to any New Jersey resident.
"Our residents are ready to take those high-paying jobs," Mayor Marty Small Sr. said Tuesday during an announcement at the Carnegie Center. "We will make sure Atlantic City residents not only start the program, but finish the program."
The technical training is being run by Rowan College of South Jersey, with training locations in Atlantic City and in Sewell, Gloucester County, and the safety and sea survival training will be handled by Atlantic Cape Community College at its new wind education center in the city.
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Those chosen for the training program will be paid $15 per hour during the six-month, full-time training period, and if they successfully complete it they will qualify for jobs starting at $65,000 a year, Antokal said.
"Now is the time to get in," said Mikkel Maehlisen, vice president of American operations for Ørsted.
He said the training will include traveling to the Midwest to learn on land-based wind turbines, then to New England to train on the company's small wind farm off Rhode Island for sea training.
"This is an incredibly important moment to mark our progress and why we care about offshore wind," said Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which is also a partner in the training program.
"It's great for the environment, but it's about creating jobs and economic opportunity," Sullivan said. "This is a huge generational chance to create tens of thousands of new jobs from practically nothing. Let's get it right from an equity and inclusion perspective."
Pamela Venzke, chief corporate affairs officer for Ørsted, said the company envisioned a different type of jobs program.
The company's goal is to hire at least 40% of its wind technicians working on its two Ocean Wind farms being developed off Atlantic City from graduates of the training program, Venzke said.
It will include wraparound services "so they can go out, do hard work, without worrying about what’s happening at home," Venzke said.
Those wraparound services will be provided by another partner, the Center for Family Services, which has offices in Egg Harbor Township and throughout South Jersey.
The center will connect applicants, students and graduates to the services they need, including transportation, childcare, housing and more, said the Center for Family Services' Chief Program Officer Anna Payanzo Cotton.
There will also be many onshore jobs once Ørsted's operations and training center opens at the end of New Jersey and Delaware avenues in the Bungalow Park neighborhood, Maehlisen said. They include warehouse and office jobs.
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Maehlisen said about 40 technicians will be needed in the Atlantic City location, and more training classes are possible.
"GE (General Electric) will supply some in the beginning," he said of technicians to help build the GE turbines.
Other wind farm developers such as Atlantic Shores could also start similar programs with Rowan and Atlantic Cape, Antokal said.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, be over 18, and be able to do math and read at an eighth to ninth grade level, Antokal said.
Successful applicants will train to service and maintain wind turbines for 25 years, Maehlisen said.
"They will be handed to us in operation, we will service, maintain and operate them for the lifetime of the asset," Maehlisen said.
As proposed, the plan for the 1,100-megawatt Ocean Wind 1 is to build close to 100 wind turbines within a federal permitting area, which starts about 15 miles off the coast. The company hopes to have all its permits sometime this year so it can begin construction.
Two other projects are less far along.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind will build a 1,510 megawatt farm off the coast between Long Beach Island and Atlantic City, and Ørsted’s Ocean Wind 2 will build 1,148 megawatts in another leasing area in federal waters southeast of Atlantic City.
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"Our residents are ready to take those high-paying jobs," said Mayor Marty Small Sr. "We will make sure Atlantic City residents not only start the program, but finish the program."
Erik Antokal, director of workplace development, and Mikkel Maehlisen, vice president of American operations for Ørsted, talk Tuesday after a job training announcement at the Carnegie Center in Atlantic City. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/training-to-start-for-offshore-wind-jobs-heres-how-to-apply/article_78911d34-e90d-11ed-b0b6-3792abe3d4b1.html | 2023-05-02T19:46:15 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/training-to-start-for-offshore-wind-jobs-heres-how-to-apply/article_78911d34-e90d-11ed-b0b6-3792abe3d4b1.html |
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta will host its first car event of the year, Cars & Coffee on Route 66, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20.
The event will take place around 114 SW. Arch Street, between Race and Vine Street.
The event will feature conversations with car enthusiasts and is free to attend. Attendees, whether travelers or locals, can view the cars on display and enjoy the scenery.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a foldable chair for seating as there is limited bench seating. Cruisers and visitors can either drive-thru or walk over to Sip Shack or stop into Missy's Sweet Shoppe inside the Palms Grill Café to grab a drink or pastries, or at Chubby's Bar & Grill as well.
Contact tourismatlantail@gmail.com or 217-871-7557 for more information.
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Brooke Evans of Bloomington sells handmade knitted and crocheted items at the first Market Weekend on Route 66 in Atlanta on Sunday.
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Twenty-six vendors participated in Atlanta's first Market Weekend on Route 66 on Sunday.
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A small crowd flowed through Atlanta's first Market Weekend on Route 66 on Sunday, July 18.
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Dave and Shannon Stone of Atlanta shop at the Heart 2 Home Boutique booth as part of the city's first Market Weekend on Route 66 on Sunday.
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Cory Allen of Wapella poses with his children, Izzy, 6, and Sammy, 2, at Atlanta's first Market Weekend on Route 66 on Sunday, July 18.
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Sammy, 2, and Izzy, 6, make their way inside the In-A-Stitch booth to check out the stuffed animals at Atlanta's first Market Weekend on Route 66 on Sunday.
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A Jeep cruise-in was held Sunday at Atlanta's first Market Weekend on Route 66.
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Stuffed animals handmade by Brooke Evans of Bloomington drew the attention of several of the Market Weekend on Route 66's youngest visitors on Sunday, July 18 in Atlanta.
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Ammon Bundy announces his run for Governor before a small gathering of supporters and news media in front of the Idaho State Capitol, Thursday, March 10, 2022.
After lengthy legal action by St. Luke's against Ammon Bundy, Diego Rodriguez, Freedom Man PAC, People's Rights Network and Freedom Man Press LLC over defamation, Bundy, who has largely ignored it, has now filed a petition to move the case to a federal court.
The petition, filed Monday, claims that the case could be moved to federal court because it involves people who now live in different states, the matter exceeds sums of $75,000, Bundy has no counsel and that he and the other petitioners have been "put in jeopardy" by exercising their right to free speech and right to assemble.
"All protected acts listed in the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution. Additionally, pursuant to the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution, 'Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness' clause, Petitioners have been deprived of their right of procedural due process pursuant to the 5th and 6th amendments, and finally the right of equal rights pursuant to the 14th Amendment," the petition stated.
However, as KTVB has previously reported, St. Luke's has repeatedly tried to engage in the legal process with Bundy, and he has repeatedly ignored requests and legal notices.
Attorneys for St. Luke's sent KTVB a statement in regard to the petition.
"St. Luke’s understands that Ammon Bundy filed a petition to remove the lawsuit against him to federal court. St. Luke’s has no problem with the Idaho federal courts and has no problem with the state courts in Ada County. But we believe there is no legal basis for federal jurisdiction in this case," the statement said.
"In the state court action, Mr. Bundy is facing (1) a warrant for contempt charges relating to witness harassment and intimidation, (2) a deposition ordered by the state court where he will have to answer questions under oath, (3) Court ordered disclosure of financial data regarding what we believe is a grift involving PRN, and (4) a hearing on compensatory and punitive damages," the statement continues. "This is a desperate move to avoid accountability and delay judgment." | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/ammon-bundy-files-petition-to-move-st-lukes-case-to-federal-court/article_b7c6d006-e913-11ed-b450-c7c2edce5fde.html | 2023-05-02T19:54:18 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/ammon-bundy-files-petition-to-move-st-lukes-case-to-federal-court/article_b7c6d006-e913-11ed-b450-c7c2edce5fde.html |
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Idaho Supreme Court Justice John Stegner announced Tuesday that he will retire Oct. 31, citing financial considerations.
He said he will return to private practice as an attorney. Then-Gov. Butch Otter appointed Stegner on May 22, 2018, to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Warren Jones.
"This has been a bittersweet decision," Stegner, 69, wrote in a letter to Gov. Brad Little.
"It has been the privilege of my professional career to have been a jurist in Idaho for more than the past quarter century. However, given the disparity in pay between a Supreme Court Justice (which is lower than a beginning lawyer at some Boise firms and one of the lowest in the nation) and a lawyer in private practice, I find it necessary financially to leave the public sector and return to the private sector. The job requires extraordinary hours to do it well. In sum, the state is asking judges to do too much for too little."
The Idaho Legislature this year approved a 3% raise for the Supreme Court Justices, bringing their yearly salary to $165,212. The year prior, the Legislature did not provide raises for judges.
Under Idaho Code, state Supreme Court justices are elected to serve six-year terms, unless a vacancy opens before the end of the term. The Judicial Council will provide a list of potential candidates from which the governor may choose to appoint Stegner's replacement.
Stegner was born and raised in Grangeville and graduated from Whitman College in 1977. He later went to law school at the University of Idaho College of Law, where he served as managing editor of the Idaho Law Review, and graduated in 1982.
Stegner clerked for U.S. District Judge Harold Ruan for two years in Boise before joining the Lewiston firm Clements, Brown & McNichols, where he practiced for more than 12 years. In 1997, former Gov. Phil Batt appointed him to be a district court judge in Latah County.
In 2002 he established Latah County’s Drug Court, which is a program of intensive drug treatment to reduce or dismiss charges of some felony drug offenders and is meant to keep participants out of prison.
Stegner told the Moscow-Pullman Daily News at the time that drug courts are, "another tool we can use to deal with criminal behavior. What we are trying to do is reintroduce people to productive lives."
In 2012, he established the Mental Health Court in Latah County, which diverts offenders into behavioral health treatment and out of jail and prison. He presided over both courts until his appointment to the state Supreme Court.
As a district court judge, Stegner received the George G. Granata Jr. Award from the Idaho Judiciary for demonstrated professionalism in 2012 and the Idaho State Bar Distinguished Jurist Award in 2017, the Lewiston Tribune reported.
When he made the appointment, Otter said in a statement, “Judge Stegner's record alone speaks volumes about his commitment to the law, his community and our state. He understands and has the professional acumen and civic virtue to address the underlying issues impacting Idaho's courts."
Stegner in his letter to Little, said the Legislature is "working wittingly or unwittingly" to reduce the pool of lawyers who aspire to be judges, and that "for whom it is a calling will find the pay too little to attract them to make the financial sacrifice it takes to become a judge." | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/too-much-for-too-little-idaho-supreme-court-justice-announces-retirement/article_05e5e20e-e90f-11ed-816c-cfca1781b423.html | 2023-05-02T19:54:27 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/too-much-for-too-little-idaho-supreme-court-justice-announces-retirement/article_05e5e20e-e90f-11ed-816c-cfca1781b423.html |
BRIDGETON — Police arrested a 17-year-old they say was found with a pistol Monday night.
Police stopped the teenager at 9:11 p.m. for breaking pedestrian laws at Columbus Avenue and New Street, the department said Tuesday in a news release.
While questioning the teen, officers found a loaded Glock 19X, fitted with an extended magazine, in his possession, police said.
Following a brief struggle, the teenager was arrested. He was charged with possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a high-capacity magazine, possession of hollow-point ammunition and resisting arrest.
He was sent to the Ocean County Juvenile Detention Center. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-police-catch-teen-carrying-handgun-high-capacity-magazine/article_00fe75ea-e91d-11ed-9a26-871a84f5a13a.html | 2023-05-02T19:54:52 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-police-catch-teen-carrying-handgun-high-capacity-magazine/article_00fe75ea-e91d-11ed-9a26-871a84f5a13a.html |
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Snake River at Palisades 4,330 cfs
Snake River at Heise 5,309 cfs
Snake River at Blackfoot 3,854 cfs
Snake River at American Falls 6,421 cfs
Snake River at Milner 0 cfs
Little Wood River near Carey 1,615 cfs
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Tie vote dooms funding for campsite improvements at Otsego Lake County Park
GAYLORD — A motion to approve a grant for drainage improvements to the campground at the Otsego Lake County Park failed on a tie vote from the county board of commissioners.
Meeting on Thursday, April 27 at the county building in Gaylord, commissioners were considering finalizing an application for a $75,000 state grant. It would have been combined with $75,000 in county funding to address persistent flooding problems at several of the park's campsites.
In addition to the flooding, Jacob Brown, director of parks and recreation for the county, said the money would also be used to make the campsites more accessible for the handicapped.
County administrator Matt Barresi noted that it was getting late in the year to take care of the campground.
"I don't use the campsites but I know a lot of people that do. We have to decide if we are going to take care of the campsites and the park by maintaining it or if we aren't going to do that," he said.
A motion to approve the grant application drew four yes votes from commissioners Jason Clement, Terra Deming, county board chairman Doug Johnson, and Brett McVannel. Commissioners Trevor Burroughs, Henry Mason, Jonathan Turnbull and Kyle Yohe voted no. Commissioner Dana Wingo didn't attend the meeting.
None of the commissioners explained why they favored or were against the measure.
When asked if the county's $75,000 would still be used for the campsites, Brown said that was to be determined and he would speak with Barresi about the matter.
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The county board heard a report from Mark Reetz, equalization director for the county. Using property sales from April, 1, 2020, through March 31, 2022, and other data, total state equalized value (SEV) for the county is a little over $2 billion, an 11.3% increase over last year, Reetz said.
"The taxable value increased 6.85%, (while) the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was reported at 7.9% but our factor for raising taxable value was 5% because that's the constitutional limit you can raise the taxable value based on CPI. The reason it is more than 5% is because we have a lot of new construction, and uncappings also drive the increase in the taxable value," Reetz said.
"People are still buying property in Otsego County. So far it looks like (things) are not going anywhere south yet. It looks like we will have another increase next year but we will have to get through this year to see what's going on with that," added Reetz.
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In recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Manda Breuker, chief assistant prosecuting attorney for the county, spoke to commissioners. Michael Rola, Otsego County prosecuting attorney, was in a trial and could not attend.
She noted that similar to those who are accused of a crime, crime victims also have rights mandated by the state constitution and state laws. That includes being kept informed on the progress of their case in the court system, the right to seek restitution and to make a statement to the court.
— Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@gaylordheraldtimes.com. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/02/tie-vote-dooms-funding-for-campsite-improvements-at-otsego-lake-county-park/70159101007/ | 2023-05-02T19:55:01 | 0 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/news/local/gaylord/2023/05/02/tie-vote-dooms-funding-for-campsite-improvements-at-otsego-lake-county-park/70159101007/ |
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Wichita Police Department has made another arrest in a weekend homicide.
The victim, 36-year-old Christian Santiago of Wichita, was found shot to death in the front passenger seat of an SUV just before 4 a.m. Saturday. The SUV was in the 2800 block of East Stadium Drive.
The WPD announced they arrested a 48-year-old Wichita man Tuesday on West Casado Street. A police spokesperson said the man was booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.
It follows the arrest of a 47-year-old man Sunday on Wood Hollow Court. Police booked him on suspicion of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, aggravated burglary, and criminal possession of a weapon.
A police spokesperson said the WPD believes both alleged suspects knew the victim and the homicide was not random. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/police-arrest-another-man-in-wichita-fatal-shooting-case/ | 2023-05-02T20:03:52 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/police-arrest-another-man-in-wichita-fatal-shooting-case/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Calling all cars, classic cars.
Wichita Festivals is looking for entries for the Wichita River Festival Classic Car Show. The show will take place on the final day of the festival, Saturday, June 10.
There will be multiple categories: hot rods, sports cars, trucks, best interior, best paint job, and many more. The show will be held from 11 am to 5 pm on Douglas Avenue, from Water to Main Street.
To register your vehicle click here. For more on this year’s Wichita River Festival, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/riverfest-looking-for-classic-car-show-entries/ | 2023-05-02T20:03:54 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/riverfest-looking-for-classic-car-show-entries/ |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — Texas DPS arrested three individuals after conducting an Online Solicitation of a Minor Operation.
The operation took place from April 26 to April 29 and the goal was to expose individuals seeking to exploit and victimize trafficking victims. Multiple agencies were involved including DPS, CID, DPS Intelligence, and Counter Terrorism, OPD, Midland County Sheriff's Office and more.
The three individuals arrested were 33-year-old Joel Elizondo of Kingsville, 53-year-old Luis Rosales of Monahans and 27-year-old Nathan Dubose Big Spring. All were booked into the Ector County Jail and charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor, a Second-Degree Felony.
Rosales and Dubose are both still in Ector County Jail as of May 2 with $35,000 surety bonds, but Elizondo was released on bond on May 1.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information, and if you are a victim of human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-arrests-three-individual-in-joint-human-trafficking-operations/513-c256626d-0a0a-4c6e-b8ba-26dbedf8e054 | 2023-05-02T20:06:18 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas-dps-arrests-three-individual-in-joint-human-trafficking-operations/513-c256626d-0a0a-4c6e-b8ba-26dbedf8e054 |
LANCASTER, Pa. — A former employee at the Lancaster East PennDOT Driver's License Center has been charged with taking unauthorized photos of documents containing customers' personal information after an investigation by State Police.
Ashwin B. Pari, 62, of Lebanon, was employed as a greeter at the PennDOT center, located on the 2000 block of Lincoln Highway East, at the time of the alleged offenses, State Police said.
Police began investigating after receiving a report from PennDOT's Risk Management Office on Dec. 9, 2022.
According to the investigation, Pari used a cell phone to take photos of customer documents including birth certificates, marriage certificates, utility bills, driver's licenses, and Social Security cards.
PennDOT suspended Pari after learning about the alleged offenses, police said.
According to police, Pari's cell phone was seized by investigators on Dec. 14, 2022. A forensic examination found images of documents containing customers' private information saved in the phone, police said.
Pari allegedly told investigators he took photos of the documents so that he could look the customers up on social media, according to police.
The investigation found no evidence that Pari used the information for any purpose other than examining customers' social media accounts.
His position at the PennDOT center would not have given him access to the license database, and he would not have been able to alter, print, or download and driver's license information, police said.
Police charged Pari with six counts of violating 75 PA CS Vehicle Code 6114 (a) (2.) Limitation on Sale, Publication and Disclosure of Records. The Summary violation carries a fine of between $500 and $1,000, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/ashwin-pari-charged-lancaster-penndot-center/521-9119d29b-1aaa-44ca-9bcd-2e2ecf9d81b3 | 2023-05-02T20:06:36 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/ashwin-pari-charged-lancaster-penndot-center/521-9119d29b-1aaa-44ca-9bcd-2e2ecf9d81b3 |
Three people died Monday when two pickups collided head-on east of Casper, the Wyoming Highway Patrol reported.
The victims included the drivers of both trucks and a child who was traveling with one of them.
The crash occurred at about 8:45 a.m. on U.S. Highway 20/26 near Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. That stretch of road is also known as the Old Glenrock Highway.
Kristofer Counts, 34, was driving a 2002 Ford F-150 pickup west on the highway when the truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 2018 Ford F-150, the highway patrol said.
Counts, who lived in Casper, was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. A child that was traveling with him also died at the scene, the patrol reported. The juvenile was wearing a seat belt.
Authorities identified the other driver as Aaron Henson, 28, of Glenrock. Henson, who was wearing a seat belt, was taken to Banner Wyoming Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
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The highway patrol say driver inattention and fatigue on Counts' part may have contributed to the wreck.
The crash led to a lengthy highway closure, with authorities advising drivers to avoid the area. The state park was also temporarily inaccessible.
Forty people have now died this year on Wyoming roads. That puts the state well ahead of last year's pace. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/three-die-when-pickups-collide-east-of-casper/article_e6bcef7e-e910-11ed-ae40-ffe183a0ba82.html | 2023-05-02T20:10:20 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/three-die-when-pickups-collide-east-of-casper/article_e6bcef7e-e910-11ed-ae40-ffe183a0ba82.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Northeast Portland pub and restaurant Grain & Gristle will permanently close down this month as the owners prepare to open a different food venture in the Rose City.
According to a social media post shared on Monday, the gastropub’s final day of operation is scheduled for Monday, May 29.
Grain & Gristle says chef and owners Heidi and Jeff Whitney-Schile, along with other staff members, will focus on launching a new restaurant called “L’ecole” this summer. The business will be a culmination of the owners’ favorite things including local food, wine and education.
“The new restaurant offers a rotating menu of charcuterie, small bites and wine at nights, brunch on weekends as well as classes on sausage making, cooking, and pastry!” the post said.
The owners’ operating business offers charcuterie and wine as well, although the menu is mostly dominated by brunch items including shrimp and grits, pastries, bloody marys and mimosas.
Similar to what L’ecole promises, Grain & Gristle has also prioritized “serving honest, local, farm-to-table fare to the Sabin community, and supporting Oregon farmers, ranchers, and producers” since 2010.
Current owners Heidi and Jeff didn’t take over the space until 2020 when they bought the business from restaurant founders Ben Meyer, Alex Ganum and Marcus Hoover.
In their Instagram post, Heidi and Jeff said that owning Grain & Gristle has been a positive experience for them. The two also encouraged Portlanders to visit the spot before it shuts down for good.
Located at 1473 NE Prescott St., the restaurant is open for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Saturday to Monday.
New dining establishment L’ecole is projected to open its doors sometime in fall 2023, but the owners haven’t announced where it will be located. | https://www.koin.com/local/northeast-portlands-grain-gristle-to-serve-final-meal-in-late-may/ | 2023-05-02T20:11:33 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/northeast-portlands-grain-gristle-to-serve-final-meal-in-late-may/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Serpent-like, deep-sea fish with protruding fangs, elevator-button eyes and scaleless, slithery bodies are washing up along Oregon beaches — and biologists aren’t sure why.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced on Monday, May 1 that numerous lancetfish have washed ashore in Oregon in recent weeks. From Nehalem to Bandon, beachgoers have reported dead or dying lancetfish in the local surf.
“These deep-sea fish live in tropical and subtropical waters and can migrate as far north as the Bering Sea to feed,” the agency stated on social media. “No one is sure why they are washing ashore.”
One lancetfish was found alive and helped back into the ocean, where it swam away, officials said. Beachgoers who locate a lancetfish along the beach are encouraged to take a photo and post the sighting to the Oregon State Parks and NOAA Fisheries West Coast Facebook pages. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/lancetfish-fish-with-fangs-keep-washing-up-on-oregon-beaches-and-biologists-arent-sure-why/ | 2023-05-02T20:11:34 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/lancetfish-fish-with-fangs-keep-washing-up-on-oregon-beaches-and-biologists-arent-sure-why/ |
GLEN ROSE, Texas — Some park rangers in North Texas came across a unique-looking snake that has now caught the attention of social media.
Employees for Dinosaur Valley State Park recently found a red-and-orange copperhead near the main track site in the Glen Rose park. Park media members shared an image of the snake on the organization's Facebook page.
According to the post, this snake had "quite an attitude" with park rangers while they worked to move it to a safer, more remote area of the park.
As a result, park rangers determined an appropriate name for the snake was "Red Hot Cheeto."
Park rangers reminded people in the Facebook post that all species of wildlife, including snakes, are protected in the park. If someone comes across a snake while exploring the park, they are asked to follow these tips to keep them and the snakes safe:
- Turn around and go back the other way if hiking. Do not get close as it could irritate and cause the snake to become frustrated and upset.
- Feel free to call park rangers if you need to. They are happy to come check and relocate the snake as needed.
- Leave the snake alone. Follow "Leave No Trace" by respecting wildlife and their homes.
Archeological evidence suggests humans have occupied Dinosaur Valley State Park for many centuries, according to the park's website. Native American Indians reportedly lived at sites in the park from about 6,000 years ago until Europeans arrived. They came here for the water and the game, fish and mussels. They were probably ancestors of the Tonkawa, who lived in this region in later times, according to the park. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas-park-rangers-come-across-red-and-orange-copperhead/287-0d6364db-8247-4bcb-9ed5-ea135190aa70 | 2023-05-02T20:15:01 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas-park-rangers-come-across-red-and-orange-copperhead/287-0d6364db-8247-4bcb-9ed5-ea135190aa70 |
Stark school districts fill buses with food to support Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
CANTON – The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank collected more than 10,000 pounds of food this year through its "Hunger: The Bus Stops Here" program, which involves Stark, Tuscarawas and Wayne County school districts donating food to the agency.
Twelve school buses and vans delivered donations to the agency's Canton location on Tuesday.
“It’s an honor to have so many school districts come together to support local hunger relief and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank,” Foodbank President and CEO Dan Flowers said in a prepared statement. “This food drive brings together schools across county lines, making it a unique partnership with tremendous impact. The faculty, staff and administration in each district educate their students on food insecurity while also instilling the importance to care for one’s community.”
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Participating elementary, middle and high schools in 12 school districts collected nonperishable food items and financial donations in April from students, teachers and local residents in hopes of stuffing one of their district’s school buses or vehicles full of food donations.
Coupled with financial contributions, the schools’ efforts will help the agency provide more than 11,750 meals.
The top three schools participating this year were Minerva Local Schools, helping to provide 3,800 meals; Perry Local Schools, helping to provide 1,470 meals; and Lake Local Schools, helping to provide 1,030 meals.
Volunteers from Fifth Third Bank were on-site to help unload the donations.
“We are so proud of our students, families and staff for all their efforts to support our community and the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank,” Stark ESC Superintendent Joe Chaddock said in a prepared statement. “There are so many folks that are unfortunately at risk of hunger today, and the work being done to help them is truly inspiring. We are thrilled to be a part of this effort.”
The Hunger: The Bus Stops Here drive supports the Foodbank’s Harvest for Hunger campaign. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/05/02/stark-schools-fill-buses-with-food-to-support-akron-canton-foodbank/70160082007/ | 2023-05-02T20:21:11 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/05/02/stark-schools-fill-buses-with-food-to-support-akron-canton-foodbank/70160082007/ |
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation today, effective Monday May 8.
The resignation follows a call for an investigation requested by Gov. Kotek after Fagan's recusal from a state audit of the cannabis industry.
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Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced her resignation today, effective Monday May 8.
The resignation follows a call for an investigation requested by Gov. Kotek after Fagan's recusal from a state audit of the cannabis industry.
Fagan is expected to continue in her official duties until Monday, May 8, at which point Oregon Deputy Secretary of State Cheryl Myers will take on oversight of the agency until a new Secretary is appointed by the Governor.
The Deputy has the power to perform any act or duty of the Secretary of State pertaining to the office of the Secretary (ORS 177.040) and is well positioned to help the agency maintain stability and continuity of operations during this transition, according to a statement from Fagan's office.
The Oregon Elections Division and Oregon’s 36 county elections officials are fully prepared to administer the May 16 Special Districts Election. The Elections Division will work with counties to complete the normal activities involved with administering local elections.
The following is a statement from Secretary of State Shemia Fagan
“While I am confident that the ethics investigation will show that I followed the state’s legal and ethical guidelines in trying to make ends meet for my family, it is clear that my actions have become a distraction from the important and critical work of the Secretary of State’s office. Protecting our state’s democracy and ensuring faith in our elected leaders – these are the reasons I ran for this office. They are also the reasons I will be submitting my resignation today. I want to thank the incredible staff in the Secretary of State’s office for their hard work and Oregonians for the opportunity to serve them. It has been a true honor to serve the people of Oregon.
“At this time, I believe it is in the best interest of our state for me to focus on my children, my family, and personal reflection so that the Secretary of State staff can continue to offer the exemplary customer service Oregonians deserve.”
Gov. Kotek's response
In response to Secretary of State Shemia Fagan’s resignation, Gov. Tina Kotek issued the following statement:
“This morning, Secretary Fagan informed me of her decision to resign. I support this decision. It is essential that Oregonians have trust in their government. I believe this is a first step in restoring that trust. During the upcoming appointment process, my office will do everything possible to support the hard-working staff in the Secretary of State’s office and ensure this will not disrupt the May 16 election.”
The Governor’s office will initiate the process to identify and appoint a replacement. Deputy Secretary Cheryl Myers will serve as acting Secretary of State in the interim.
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Volusia Council votes 4-2 to move forward on 'stupid motorist law'
Volusia County Council members voted 4-2 to move forward with exploring a possible local version of Arizona's "stupid motorist" law.
Councilman Troy Kent and Council Chair Jeff Brower opposed the motion. Councilman David Santiago was not present.
The law allows people to be billed for the cost of their rescue if they drive around barricades and get stranded in floodwaters.
Drivers can be charged up to $2,000 per incident for the cost of emergency response for getting people and vehicles out of trouble.
Councilman Danny Robins, a former Daytona Beach police officer, floated the idea. He said he supports local law enforcement having the discretion to penalize drivers who ignore barricades and become stranded during floods.He said he wants the penalty to be focused on people who act negligently, to help make sure law enforcement resources aren't diverted during an emergency.
"We need our resources at the heart of the problem," he said.
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Florida law limits what local governments can do when it comes to assessing fees and enacting traffic regulations.The council could adopt an ordinance similar to the law in Arizona that could be used during a state of emergency such as a hurricane.
"This could apply countywide. The penalty for violating an emergency order is set by state law as a second-degree misdemeanor," according to the county.
Council members asked for clarification on how current state law might be used to deal with reckless drivers during flooding. The county attorney's office plans to bring back more information at another meeting.
This is a developing story. Check back for details. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/02/volusia-county-drivers-could-face-local-version-of-stupid-motorist-law/70163304007/ | 2023-05-02T20:25:42 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/02/volusia-county-drivers-could-face-local-version-of-stupid-motorist-law/70163304007/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — When it comes to cartoons that capture the essence of Dallas, few can compete with the beloved animated sitcom King of the Hill.
Set in a fictional town of Arlen, Texas, the show explores the lives of the working-class HIll family, led by a propane salesman named Hank. Show creator Mike Judge was inspired by his own experiences growing up in Garland, a suburb in Dallas.
Premiering in 1997, the show quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Not just in the U.S. but the Lone Star state itself. Known for its witty humor and characters, the show struck a chord with many Texans, who may have found its portrayal familiar and affectionate.
To the show’s iconic opening credits, the sound of a strumming guitar, to an episode even featuring the Dallas skyline; the American Airlines, even the Dallas Museum of Modern Arts.
Its references to landmarks and cultural touchstones, resonated with Dallasites.
The show’s depiction of Texas wasn’t always glamorous or flattering, but it was always honest. From the heat and humidity of the summer to the passion for football and barbecue, King of the Hill captured the essence of not only Dallas, but what it means to be a Texan. | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-enduring-legacy-of-king-of-the-hill-in-texas-a-dallas-story/ | 2023-05-02T20:29:02 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-enduring-legacy-of-king-of-the-hill-in-texas-a-dallas-story/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — This year’s Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival will take place on May 6th in Downtown Tyler. It will bring together some of the best BBQ and music in the state!
With a lineup of top-tier musicians and pitmasters, the festival draws crowds from all over Texas and beyond.
The festival has something to offer everyone, whether you are an avid BBQ fan, a live music enthusiast, or just seeking a fun and adventurous weekend escape.
The Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival first kicked off in 2013, and since then, it has grown to become one of the most highly anticipated events in the state.
The lineup is as follows:
- Charley Crockett
- Shane Smith And the Saints
- William Clark Green
- Charlie Robison
- Mike and the Moonpies
- Kaitlin Butts
With over twenty BBQ joints, a wide variety of BBQ dishes will be served at the festival, like brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausages, and more. There are classic sides like mac and cheese, coleslaw, and potato salad, as well as unique dishes like Frito pie.
Featuring some of Texas’ best BBQ and southern cuisine, the Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival is a food and music lover’s paradise.
Buy tickets here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-red-dirt-bbq-and-music-festival-where-music-meets-mouth-watering-bbq/ | 2023-05-02T20:29:08 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/the-red-dirt-bbq-and-music-festival-where-music-meets-mouth-watering-bbq/ |
A Charles City man accused of sexually abusing a minor received a deferred judgement and five years probation on Monday.
According to court records, 19-year-old Bradley Charles Leroy Eckert was facing up to 10 years in prison for third-degree sexual abuse. He entered an Alford plea of guilty in early March. In an Alford plea the accused doesn’t admit to committing the crime, but believes the state has enough evidence for a conviction.
The original affidavit states that on March 30, 2021, Eckert entered the victim’s bedroom in Charles City and choked her and had sex with her. Before he left the bedroom he reportedly had sex with her again.
DNA results from the Department of Criminal Investigation confirmed Eckert’s DNA was taken from the victim, whose age is not provided. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/deferred-sentence-for-charles-city-man-accused-of-sex-abuse/article_9f4e5f5f-21a2-576e-b7dc-668948b8a972.html | 2023-05-02T20:36:22 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/deferred-sentence-for-charles-city-man-accused-of-sex-abuse/article_9f4e5f5f-21a2-576e-b7dc-668948b8a972.html |
A Mason City man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for first-degree theft on Monday.
According to court records, 32-year-old Oliver Jay Morehouse stole a silver 2014 Dodge Journey around 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 15, 2022, on East State Street. The report does not specify how or where Morehouse was arrested. He was booked into the Cerro Gordo County Jail at 7:41 a.m. the same day.
Morehouse has two prior theft convictions and a pending case on his record. He has been sentenced to 60 days in jail after stealing alcohol from Casey's General Store located on 12th Street Northeast in Mason City last October. A concurrent sentence will be served for stealing a pair of boots from Walmart that same month.
An unauthorized use of a credit card charge is pending after Morehouse allegedly used a stolen card to attempt to extract money from the ATM machine at Hy-Vee east in Mason City last September. His attempts failed.
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He will be jailed at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Oakdale. He is eligible for parole for good behavior. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mason-city-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-theft/article_c8308fd6-045d-524e-9cdb-9163cd3d90c1.html | 2023-05-02T20:36:28 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/mason-city-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-theft/article_c8308fd6-045d-524e-9cdb-9163cd3d90c1.html |
This year's election includes nine propositions from various North Texas municipalities. Below is a quick look at each proposal with links from each city to learn more. Bookmark this page and return on Election Night for live results.
ARLINGTON BOND PROPOSITIONS
The city of Arlington is asking voters to consider five propositions that are part of a five-year $278 million bond package. Voting "For" the bonds would not result in a tax rate increase. The city said they determined their available capacity to take on new debt to be $278 million over the next five years and designed a bond program that will only issue debt that can be repaid without any tax rate increases to residents.
- Proposition A is a $219,460,000 bond that covers street improvements in the city. The plan includes major construction along Randol Mill Road, Park Row Drive, Mansfield Webb Road, and Sherry Street. The prop also includes $44 million to reconstruct degraded residential streets throughout the city. Prop. A includes several other improvements to sidewalks, traffic signals, and intersections and also allows for the design and construction of a South Field Operations Building for Public Works staff.
- Proposition B is a $24,645,000 bond for the city's parks and recreation facilities. The plan includes the design and construction of a new aquatic facility to replace the pool in West Arlington, renovations to interior spaces at the Elzie Odom Athletic Center, the development of the N.L. Robinson Park, the design and construction of a 1.5-mile trail connecting Village Creek Historical Area and Pioneer Parkway, renovations to Fielder Park and playground replacements at some city parks.
- Proposition C is a $30,080,000 bond for the city's public safety operations and includes the design and construction of a new police substation in North Arlington along with an evidence storage facility. The bond will also fund the construction of Fire Station #18 at 2015 Mayfield Road. Lastly, the proposition also includes maintenance to HVACs, roofs, windows, elevators other components at police and fire stations throughout the city.
- Proposition D is a $3 million bond to fund structural and mechanical repairs at downtown administrative buildings including City Hall and the City Tower.
- Proposition E is a $1.1 million bond for facility upgrades to some city libraries, including HVACs, roofs, windows, and generators.
For more information about the 2023 Bond Program, visit ArlingtonTX.gov or call 817-459-6566, or email osi@arlingtontx.gov.
FLOWER MOUND BOND PROPOSITION
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The city of Flower Mound is asking voters to consider a $7.5 million bond to fund half the cost of designing, constructing, and equipping a proposed tennis center. Voting "For" the bonds would result in a tax rate increase.
The city said the proposed tennis center would be built on 13 acres at Trotter Park and could include 16 lighted tennis courts, 12 lighted pickleball courts, a clubhouse with restrooms, a playground, walking trails, parking, and landscaping. For more on the possible design of the center, see the renderings on the city's website.
The cost of the tennis center is estimated to be $15 million with half of that cost paid for with general obligation bonds and the city's 4B Sales Tax revenue. If approved by voters, the projected impact on property tax would be $0.0022 per $100 of valuation. The city said, "Based on an average home value of $448,540, that would amount to an extra $0.82 a month or $9.87 a year for Flower Mound residential properties with that average value."
For more information on the Flower Mound bond, visit Flower-Mound.com.
FRISCO BOND PROPOSITIONS
The city of Frisco is asking voters to consider five propositions that are part of a five-year $473 million bond package for parks, streets, and facilities improvements as well as the construction of a downtown parking garage.
Voting "For" the bonds would not result in a tax rate increase. City officials said it's their goal to repay the bond with existing tax revenue and to stay under the Voter Approved Tax Rate of less than $0.45 per $100 assessed valuation. The bond is expected to be repaid from 2024-2028.
- Proposition A is a $131,400,000 bond for public safety facilities and equipment and includes a new fire fleet services building, construction of Fire Station #11, and a remodel of Fire Station #4. The bond also provides for SCBA replacement, equipment, and apparatus including two squads, four engines, eight ambulances, one truck, and a hazmat unit. The bond also pays for improvements to the police headquarters and phase two of the public safety training center.
- Proposition B is a $240 million bond for street and road improvements as determined by city staff.
- Proposition C is a $39 million bond for a 21,000-square-foot parks operation center and a 12,000-square-foot building maintenance facility and a 15,000-square-foot logistics equipment and storage building.
- Proposition D is a $43 million bond for parks, trails, and recreational facility improvements, as determined by city staff.
- Proposition E is a $20 million bond for a four-level parking garage with 390 spaces to be built downtown, near Fourth and Main Street.
For more information on the Frisco bond, visit FriscoTexas.gov.
MCKINNEY BOND PROPOSAL
The city of McKinney is asking voters to consider a $200 million bond that would fund the construction and development of a commercial air service terminal at McKinney National Airport. Voting "For" the bond would not result in a tax rate increase as the city plans to issue the debt under the existing tax rate.
The proposed bond includes taxiways and a 144,000-square-foot terminal that would include four gates and a 15-acre aircraft apron along with parking for 2,000 vehicles. The city expects the airport to add 12 commercial daily flights in the first year and expand to 18 by 2040.
City leaders expect the $300 million terminal to be mostly paid for by the bond, with the gap covered by federal grants and low-interest federal transportation infrastructure loans. If approved, the city expects construction to begin in 2024 and for the terminal to open in 2026.
For more information on the McKinney bond, visit McKinneyTexas.org.
NORTHLAKE PROPOSITION
The city of Northlake is asking voters to consider a $45 million bond that would create a 165,000-square-foot community sports facility that would be maintained by a third party but owned by the city. Voting "For" the bond would not result in a tax rate increase as the city plans to fund the project with 30 years of lease payments from the operator along with increases to the hotel occupancy tax and sales tax.
Estimated project funding will be from the following sources:
- 10% from a 2% increase to the hotel occupancy tax rate.
- 10% from a 1/8 cent dedication from the existing economic development corporation sales tax rate.
- 10% from a 1/8 cent dedication from the existing community development corporation sales tax rate.
- 70% from lease payments of the operator pursuant to an anticipated 30-year lease.
Northlake said the proposed facility would include two ice rinks for hockey and ice skating and eight hard courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. If approved, construction is expected to be completed by 2027.
For more information on the Northlake bond, visit town.Northlake.tx.us or see the town's feasibility study here.
PARKER PROPOSITIONS
The city of Parker is asking voters to consider three propositions, including an $8.6 million bond for municipal facility improvements. The other two props are not tied to a bond but are proposals to change the term length for members of the city council and to consider adding a sales and use tax.
- Proposition A is an $8,630,000 bond to fund the construction of a new municipal facility and the renovation of an existing municipal facility The bond includes the construction of related parking facilities.
- Proposition B is a proposal to change the terms of office for the mayor and city council members from two years to three years.
- Proposition C is a proposal to add a 1% sales and use tax to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets.
For more on the Parker bond, visit ParkerTexas.us.
RICHARDSON BOND PROPOSITION
The city of Richardson is asking voters to consider a $46 million bond to repair, restore and renovate City Hall after a fire damaged the building last summer. The cost to replace the vacated facility is $85 million. Funding for the hall comes from $16.5 million from the fire insurance claim, $22.4 million from a 2021 bond approved to renovate City Hall, and $46 million in new bond money. Voting "For" the bond would not result in a tax rate increase, according to city leaders. Should voters choose to vote against the proposition, city leaders said the building could be repaired for about $60 million.
For more on the Richardson bond, visit the city's webpage here or see a one-sheet pdf comparing the benefits of repair vs. replacement.
ROWLETT BOND PROPOSITIONS
The city of Rowlett is asking voters to consider three propositions as part of a $76.3 million bond package to create a public safety facility, a new animal shelter, and continue renovations of Herfurth Park.
- Proposition A is a $63,928,980 bond to build a 73,000-square-foot facility on city-owned property on the corner of PGBT and Miller Heights to house police, fire administration, a detention center, and a municipal court. The new facilities would have modern building security and access technology, space for future growth, and technology to improve emergency response dispatch services including A/V recording, interview rooms, radio operations, and computer networking. The facility would also allow the city to "safely and efficiently detain prisoners and provide space to store large amounts of physical evidence for extended periods of time."
- Proposition B is an $8.4 million bond to build a 9,300-square-foot animal shelter on city-owned property on the corner of the PGBT and Miller Heights (next to the proposed public safety facility). The facility would add kennels for dogs and cats, a meet and greet space, examination, and training rooms, and an outdoor shaded kennel space with an exercise yard. The city's current shelter on Industrial Street was built in 1997 and is about 4,000 square feet with 24 dog kennels, four quarantine kennels, and one cat room.
- Proposition C is a $4 million bond to design and construct Phase 2 and Phase 3 of Herfurth Park renovations. The plan is to expand event space, enhance transit-oriented development opportunities, and include a main plaza, bandstand, food truck space, agility course (all ages), and a walking trail. If approved, this will complete the renovation of the park.
For more on the Rowlett bond proposition, visit RowlettBond.com.
SAGINAW PROPOSITION
The city of Saginaw is asking voters to again consider reauthorizing the street maintenance sales tax approved in 2007 and reauthorized in 2011, 2015, and 2019. The street maintenance tax expires four years after it takes effect unless it's reauthorized by voters. The city said the current tax generates approximately $400,000 per year that is used to repair city streets as needed.
Saginaw said of their 8.25% sales tax rate the state takes all but 2%. The remainder is carved up with 1% going to the city's general fund, 1/8 of a percent going to street maintenance, 3/8 of a percent going to the city's crime control and prevention district, and 1/2 of a percent going to the reduction of property taxes.
For more on the Saginaw bond proposition, read the latest edition of the city's newsletter. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/voter-guide-may-6-2023-city-propositions-bonds/3248196/ | 2023-05-02T20:36:41 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/voter-guide-may-6-2023-city-propositions-bonds/3248196/ |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Former Las Vegas Raiders and University of Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs is expected to plead guilty in a deadly DUI crash case, according to his attorneys.
Ruggs, 23, is accused of driving 156 mph under the influence and crashing into a car killing 23-year-old Tina Tintor and her dog in Nov. 2021. Prosecutors said Ruggs’ blood alcohol level was 0.16 which is twice the legal limit in Nevada.
Ruggs’ attorneys, who appeared in court Tuesday morning, waived his right to a preliminary hearing which was set to take place on Thursday. They told the court the former Tide player will enter a plea to lesser charges during a court hearing on Wednesday, May 10, and will plead guilty to one count of felony DUI causing death and one count of misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. Under the plea deal, Ruggs will face three to 10 years in prison.
Ruggs’ current charges are DUI resulting in death, DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm, two counts of reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, and a misdemeanor count of possession of a firearm while under the influence. If Ruggs were convicted on those charges, he would have faced more time in prison.
There have been several delays in Ruggs’ court case caused by reassigning judges and legal challenges over admissible evidence. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/former-nfl-player-henry-ruggs-to-plead-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-woman-and-her-dog/ | 2023-05-02T20:42:03 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/former-nfl-player-henry-ruggs-to-plead-guilty-in-crash-that-killed-woman-and-her-dog/ |
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — The man accused of shooting three people at an Alabama church potluck dinner last summer has pleaded guilty to capital murder.
Robert Findlay Smith, 71, Smith had previously entered a plea of not guilty in September, but reversed course and accepted a plea deal Tuesday afternoon. As part of the plea deal, Smith was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
“This type of senseless murder of three innocent people is certainly a case our office would typically try in front of a jury and seek the death penalty, however, that was not the wish of the three families in this case,” Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr said in a written statement. “After much discussion, thought and prayer the families were unanimous that they would prefer a plea of Guilty to Capital Murder and a Life Without Parole Sentence.”
Smith pleaded guilty to walking into potluck dinner at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church on June 16, 2022 before opening fire and killing Bart Rainey, Sarah Yeager and Jane Pounds.
“I cannot speak for myself,” Rev. John Buruss said in a church service at St. Stephen’s following the shooting. “I don’t know what honestly I would have that kind of strength and compassion, but there is not a doubt in my mind that Bart, Sarah and Jane would invite their Judas again and again to sit down and share a meal because they knew God’s unconditional love. It was their guiding ethic and they fully embodied it and they knew it was the way to eternal life.”
Following news of Smith’s plea, St. Stephen’s officials released a statement offering prayers to everyone affected by the shooting.
“As this chapter closes, we offer prayers for the families of Sharon, Bart, and Jane,” the statement read. “We offer prayers for all the lives who have been – and continue to be – altered by this tragedy, especially those who were in the Parish Hall on June 16. As difficult as it is, we pray that God’s redeeming love may reach Mr. Smith as he lives with the consequences of his actions for the rest of his life.”
Smith, a licensed gun dealer whose home was registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms department, had previously received a warning letter from the bureau regarding missing gun inventory back in 2018, according to a report by The Trace. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/st-stephens-episcopal-church-shooter-pleads-guilty-to-murder/ | 2023-05-02T20:42:09 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/st-stephens-episcopal-church-shooter-pleads-guilty-to-murder/ |
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