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YORK, Pa. — Baseball is back in York on Friday night.
The York Revolution hosts the Staten Island Ferry Hawks for their home opener on May 5.
The first 1,000 fans that come out to Wellspan Park will receive a free fanny pack, presented by Give Local York.
The Revs are sitting at a 2-3 record going into their match-up with the Lancaster Barnstormers on Thursday night. The team said their roster is fairly new, and they hope to come out and make an impact on Friday against the Ferry Hawks.
For more information, click here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-revolution-home-opener-may-5/521-626c8100-d501-44b7-99ad-fa3568f69547 | 2023-05-04T15:26:42 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-revolution-home-opener-may-5/521-626c8100-d501-44b7-99ad-fa3568f69547 |
Earth’s ultimate disaster movie doesn’t come out for a few billion years, but some local astronomers are giving us a sneak peak.
A large team of scientists, including two from Tucson, captured the first direct evidence of an exoplanet being consumed as its dying star expands into a red giant.
The same process is expected to happen to our own sun in about 5 billion years, likely spelling the end for Mercury, Venus and possibly Earth.
Past observations have found the remnants of such planetary engulfments, but this is the first evidence that appears to show the process as it is happening.
The discovery was made using the Gemini South telescope in Chile, which is operated by the National Optical Infrared Astronomy Research Lab, or NOIRLab, a National Science Foundation institution headquartered in Tucson since 1959.
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When a star like the sun exhausts the hydrogen in its core near the end of its life, it can swell to as much as 1,000 times its original size. Any inner planets in the path of the expanding red giant are incinerated and consumed, releasing a burst of energy that can last for weeks.
Scientists believe they caught one of these outbursts from a dying star about 13,000 light-years away. The telltale signs of a planet skimming into oblivion along the star’s expanding surface were observed for approximately 100 days.
“I think there's something pretty remarkable about these results that speaks to the transience of our existence,” said Ryan Lau, a NOIRLab astronomer in Tucson. “After the billions of years that span the lifetime of our solar system, our own end stages will likely conclude in a final flash that lasts only a few months.”
The findings were detailed Wednesday in the journal Nature. Kishalay De, an astronomer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was lead author on the paper. Lau and fellow NOIRLab astronomer Aaron Meisner were co-authors, along with 24 other researchers, mostly from MIT, CalTech and the Harvard and Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.
Based on the estimated number of stars and exoplanets in our Milky Way galaxy, such engulfment events probably happen a few times each year, but none have been observed until now.
The first hints of the planet’s destruction were spotted by the wide-field astronomical survey at CalTech’s Palomar Observatory in California. The event was confirmed using archival data from the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, of NEOWISE, a NASA space telescope that operated from 2013 to 2017.
The Gemini South telescope provided the high-resolution observations and long-term brightness measurements needed to distinguish the outburst from other solar events such as flares and coronal mass ejections.
“With these revolutionary new optical and infrared surveys, we are now witnessing such events happen in real time in our own Milky Way — a testament to our almost certain future as a planet,” De said.
Based on the characteristics of the energy outburst, researchers believe the star was roughly the same size as the sun before it expanded, while the planet it engulfed was at least the size of Jupiter.
The resulting explosion ejected about 33 times the Earth’s mass in hydrogen and about one third of the Earth’s mass in dust.
“That's more star- and planet-forming material being recycled, or burped out, into the interstellar medium thanks to the star eating the planet,” Lau said.
Now that they know what they’re looking for, astronomers hope to identify similar events happening elsewhere in the cosmos.
“These observations provide a new perspective on finding and studying the billions of stars in our Milky Way that have already consumed their planets,” Lau said.
More fiery foreshadowing for what awaits our own solar system a few million millennia from now.
Contact reporter Henry Brean at hbrean@tucson.com or 573-4283. On Twitter: @RefriedBrean | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/scientists-watch-expanding-star-consume-planet-in-cosmic-burp/article_b0a1a86e-e9e5-11ed-a38e-13ad4f7c213d.html | 2023-05-04T15:27:40 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/scientists-watch-expanding-star-consume-planet-in-cosmic-burp/article_b0a1a86e-e9e5-11ed-a38e-13ad4f7c213d.html |
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Proposition 412 has created a lot of discussion in Tucson lately, but there’s one aspect that has been missed, which we believe is critical: public safety.
As anyone who has survived a scorching Tucson summer already knows, access to reliable, affordable energy isn’t just a convenience in the desert; it’s a matter of life and death.
That’s why we — one of the largest associations who represent The Tucson Fire Fighters — are proud to endorse Prop 412. This ballot measure will help keep electricity flowing in Tucson, and that’s essential for Tucson families and the work that we as first responders do every day to keep this community safe.
Reliable energy powers our emergency response systems that ensure you get help quickly when you need it. Experience also tells us the results can be tragic when people go without electricity to cool their home or business — especially for elderly and other vulnerable Tucsonans when temperatures reach triple digits.
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Tucson benefits greatly from the reliable power. Much of the country isn’t so lucky. A winter storm this past December knocked out power to over 500,000 homes and businesses along the East Coast and in Texas. Just last month, nearly 200,000 California homes and businesses lost electricity due to weather, and rolling blackouts have become a recurring feature of California’s grid as energy supply has been outstripped by heatwave-driven demand.
Our local power provider, Tucson Electric Power, has invested $1.8 billion since 2018 to upgrade transformers, build transmission lines and make our grid more resilient and able to handle the growing demand for power. As a result, it ranks among the top quarter of all utilities in terms of service reliability.
Those kinds of results don’t happen by accident. Ongoing investment is necessary to ensure our community continues to have the reliable energy it needs.
In particular, a new and significantly larger transmission line is needed for central Tucson. Without this upgrade, it’s just a matter of time before service to these neighborhoods is negatively impacted. We, as Tucson Fire Fighters, experience this every summer during the monsoon storms, when downed power lines pose a substantial life threat to the community and our firefighters. We view this as a substantial hazard to public health and safety.
Fortunately, Tucson voters have an opportunity with Prop 412 to make critical improvements in our grid so that it’s cleaner, greener and more resilient. For less than $1/month, we can make certain Tucson families and businesses continue to have the reliable, affordable energy we need.
Please join the Tucson Fire Fighters Association (IAFF Local 479) in voting YES on Prop 412.
Josh Campbell is President of the Tucson Fire Fighters Association. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-passage-of-prop-412-is-vital-to-tucson-public-safety/article_c27b4390-e7c6-11ed-a2a6-97ad422f1c58.html | 2023-05-04T15:27:53 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-passage-of-prop-412-is-vital-to-tucson-public-safety/article_c27b4390-e7c6-11ed-a2a6-97ad422f1c58.html |
ROANOKE, Va. – 10 News and the Berglund Center are teaming up for the first-ever “TacoRitas!” Festival coming to Elmwood Park on Sunday, May 7 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Celebrate the weekend with live Latin music, salsa dancing lessons, a taco eating contest and samples from local restaurants.
Sol y Rumba Mariachi is performing during the festival. The musical ensemble is made up of Latin musicians from the D.C. metro area. Their music focuses on poetic lyrics, dynamic voices and Latin performance.
Some of the local restaurants that will be serving up tasty dishes include Tuco’s, Cabo Fish Taco and Crescent City BBQ.
For the festival, there are different tickets. You can get the ultimate VIP package, a tasting ticket, or General Admission. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-weekend-at-elmwood-park-with-the-first-ever-tacoritas-festival/ | 2023-05-04T15:29:14 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-weekend-at-elmwood-park-with-the-first-ever-tacoritas-festival/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke Police Department is welcoming some new four-legged members to its team.
Meet Magnum, Knox and Vader, three new K-9 officers coming on board at the Roanoke Police Department.
The three dogs are all under 2 years old and will be spending the next two months in training with their handler.
The police department now has seven K-9 Officers in total.
“The bond between an officer and their K-9 partner is incredibly special, and we can’t wait to see what these new duos will accomplish together,” the department said in a Facebook post, where you can also learn more about each dog.
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Posted by Roanoke Police Department - VA on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/roanoke-police-department-adds-new-k-9s-to-its-team/ | 2023-05-04T15:29:15 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/roanoke-police-department-adds-new-k-9s-to-its-team/ |
Animal Control Officer Brian Boesen detains a dog following an attack on Scott Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa, on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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Paramedics with Waterloo Fire Rescue load a woman into an ambulance after a dog attacked her and her grandchild on Scott Avenue on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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Police and Animal Control officers prepare to detain a dog in the back yard of a Scott Avenue home following at attack on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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Police and Animal Control officers prepare to detain a dog in the back yard of a Scott Avenue home following at attack on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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Animal Control Officer Brian Boesen detains a dog following an attack on Scott Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa, on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
WATERLOO --- Police are investigating following a dog attack early Thursday in Waterloo.
Details weren’t immediately available, but police and paramedics were called to a report of a dog attacking a child on Scott Avenue shortly after 7 a.m.
One adult, the child’s grandmother, was also injured in the incident and taken to an area hospital for treatment.
An Animal Control officer detained the dog in the back yard of the home.
Paramedics with Waterloo Fire Rescue load a woman into an ambulance after a dog attacked her and her grandchild on Scott Avenue on Thursday, May 4, 2023. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-investigating-dog-attack-in-waterloo/article_6db14e42-771b-5b33-8734-f89c689c6996.html | 2023-05-04T15:35:28 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-investigating-dog-attack-in-waterloo/article_6db14e42-771b-5b33-8734-f89c689c6996.html |
CEDAR FALLS -- Veridian Credit Union will hold a Community Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 13, at the Veridian Credit Union Office at 6525 Chancellor Drive in Cedar Falls. The event is free and open to the public for the shredding of unwanted, sensitive documents to protect your identity from fraud.
“We host Community Shred Day to remind our communities about the importance of shredding unwanted, sensitive documents and provide an easy opportunity to do it,” said Ashtin Hotek, Veridian’s public relations strategist and Community Shred Day coordinator.
Each Community Shred Day is free and open to the public. Veridian's next shred day will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 16.
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There will be a Community Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13, at the Veridian Credit Union Office at 6525 Chancellor Drive in Cedar Falls. The next shred day will be Sept. 16. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/veridian-credit-union-announces-dates-for-2023-community-shred-days/article_e4008507-028f-54ce-b474-0b650c43ec52.html | 2023-05-04T15:35:33 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/veridian-credit-union-announces-dates-for-2023-community-shred-days/article_e4008507-028f-54ce-b474-0b650c43ec52.html |
FISHERS, Ind — The Fishers Fire Department was called to a water rescue Thursday morning in a retention pond neat East 141st Street and Promise Road.
Emergency crews were called around 9:30 a.m. to an address off of Harborvale Chase.
A spokesperson with the Fishers Police Department said they were working to recover the body of a male.
Police did not provide information on the male's age or circumstances as to how the person ended up in the water.
This is a developing story, and 13News has a crew at the scene gathering information. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/body-found-fishers-retention-pond-hamilton-county-indiana-harborvale-chase/531-3976db39-b2ab-409d-860e-6c6b52ad8e1f | 2023-05-04T15:44:14 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/body-found-fishers-retention-pond-hamilton-county-indiana-harborvale-chase/531-3976db39-b2ab-409d-860e-6c6b52ad8e1f |
The driver involved in a police chase and crash that killed Grand Prairie Police Officer Brandon Tsai in November 2022 has pleaded guilty to two felonies and is headed to prison.
Colbie Hoffman, who reportedly confessed to police after his arrest last fall, was expected to make a plea deal.
In a courtroom Thursday packed with Grand Prairie police officers, Hoffman pleaded guilty to two felonies. He admitted to evading arrest and detention causing death and tampering with evidence (destruction of a paper tag) and was sentenced to 12 years on the first charge and 10 years on the second. The sentences are to be served concurrently.
Tsai was killed in a crash while pursuing Hoffman in a high-speed chase last year.
Police said the chase began at about 10:40 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2022, when Tsai tried to stop the driver of a Malibu who failed to yield, but the driver refused to stop. Tsai called for backup and both officers followed the vehicle when the driver took a sudden turn. The backup officer, who was positioned between Tsai and the Malibu, was hit from behind when he slowed down to make the turn. Daniel Scesney, Grand Prairie Chief of Police, said the collision forced Tsai's cruiser onto its side and he crashed into a traffic pole.
The driver of the Malibu escaped after the crash and police had little more than a general description of the vehicle to go on, only adding that it had black rims, some cosmetic damage, and a rectangular object or reflector on the right rear passenger side.
Scesney said officers looking for information on the Malibu poured over thousands of images recorded on North Texas roadways and from license plate cameras. Officers then noticed a vehicle matching their description had been scanned multiple times near the intersection of Hensley Drive and Main Street and they decided to focus a search in that area.
Officers canvassing the area located other vehicles with temporary paper tags matching the same number as the tag on the Malibu parked outside a home on Hensley Drive. NBC 5 Investigates said law enforcement sources told them the tag on the Malibu was first issued by the Texas DMV in the spring and had since been reproduced hundreds of times.
While driving past the residence on Hensley, officers also spotted a silver vehicle with no license plate in the back that matched their description of the Malibu.
Police later stopped a driver who left the home and said that person confirmed to officers the vehicle at the residence was the one they were looking for. They also identified the driver of that vehicle as Hoffman.
Grand Prairie Police obtained a search warrant and recovered the silver vehicle. Around that same time, the department got a call from the Dallas Police Department who said they had detained Hoffman after he called them and identified himself as the driver in the pursuit.
Scesney said Hoffman was very forthcoming during an interview with investigators and provided them with a confession, though he declined to go into specifics about what was said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/driver-pleads-guilty-in-chase-that-killed-grand-prairie-police-officer/3250655/ | 2023-05-04T15:54:00 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/driver-pleads-guilty-in-chase-that-killed-grand-prairie-police-officer/3250655/ |
Goodwill North Central Texas opened a new headquarters and career center to better serve the northeast Fort Worth area. A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday featured representatives from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce.
“Education and employment are the only proven pathways out of poverty,” said David Cox, President & CEO of Goodwill North Central Texas in a news release. “Indeed, the need for Goodwill’s services has never been greater and we are excited to expand employment and education services to break the cycle of poverty for those in our community.”
A $10 million donation from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott in 2020 enabled Goodwill to buy a two-story, 27,718 square foot administration building and a 10,474 square foot single-story building along the frontage road of Texas 121. It was the largest private donation from an individual in the organization’s 70-year history. In November 2021, Goodwill hosted a wall-smashing to kick off the remodel of the building just northeast of downtown Fort Worth.
Administrative staff at 4005 Campus Drive will relocate to the new location to repurpose the space in south Fort Worth to expand existing programs.
The administration building features a large community room, while the single-story building serves as a Career Center and offers additional classroom space for mission services including the North Texas Institute for Career Development, Goodwill’s career school.
With additional training and education space for at-risk youth, innovative classroom space for foster care and independent living skills training, programs for ex-offenders and re-entry training, and expansion of Goodwill’s credentialing programs, the nonprofit expects to hire an additional 56 full-time staff to run new programs and serve an additional 35,000 individuals over the first five years. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/goodwill-north-central-texas-opens-new-hq-funded-by-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/3250647/ | 2023-05-04T15:54:06 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/goodwill-north-central-texas-opens-new-hq-funded-by-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/3250647/ |
INDIANAPOLIS – Former Indiana state schools Superintendent Jennifer McCormick launched a 2024 campaign for governor Thursday, taking on the daunting goal of flipping the state's top office from Republican to Democrat after making the same political switch herself.
McCormick broke with Statehouse Republicans over education policy in the years after her successful 2016 campaign as the GOP candidate for state schools chief. She changed her party affiliation after her term ended in early 2021 and has traveled the state for several months speaking at Democratic and public school advocacy events.
She's the only publicly active potential Democratic candidate for the 2024 race to replace Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb, who can't seek reelection because of term limits.
Any Democrat will face substantial challenges to capturing the governor's office. Republicans have dominated the state, winning five straight governor elections since 2004. The last time a Democrat won any statewide race was in 2012.
During an interview ahead of her campaign announcement, McCormick criticized the Republican-controlled Legislature for what she said was a lack of support for traditional public schools and for pushing a national conservative agenda on social issues.
"Everywhere that I visit, the common thread is they (voters) don't recognize the out-of-touch, divisive, basically nonsense that's coming out of the Legislature," McCormick told The Associated Press. "They expect a leader who's going to bring common sense back and bipartisanship and really tackle the real problems that we have."
McCormick released a campaign launch video Thursday in which she denounced Statehouse Republicans for pushing "extreme ideas," invoking topics such as the statewide abortion ban and the repeal of the state's handgun permit requirement approved last year, while keeping Indiana's gasoline taxes among the highest in the country.
Republicans are poised for an expensive fight for their nomination for governor with three candidates in the race: U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden. They all started this year with campaign bank accounts approaching or exceeding $3 million, while McCormick's exploratory campaign reported about $40,000 in cash.
"I know what I'm up against." McCormick said. "I'm very clear-eyed on that and I'm also very committed to securing the resources and the support to win."
McCormick, 53, of New Castle, was a special education and language arts teacher before becoming an elementary school principal, then superintendent of the Yorktown school district near Muncie ahead of her first political campaign for state superintendent of public instruction.
As a Republican, she defeated Democratic incumbent Glenda Ritz in 2016 after pledging better relationships with Republican Statehouse leaders following numerous policy clashes between Ritz, then-Gov. Mike Pence and top GOP lawmakers.
But McCormick soon faced open disputes with Holcomb and Republican legislators on issues including the use of standardized testing to rate schools and teachers, as well as her support for increased scrutiny of charter schools and private schools that receive taxpayer money through the state's voucher program.
She decided against seeking reelection and fully broke with Republicans by endorsing several Democrats in the 2020 elections, including gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers, who lost badly to Holcomb.
McCormick's three-minute announcement video never describes her as a Democrat, but she said was confident she could secure support among party members.
"If there are Democrats out there that are unsure, I just hope that they pay attention," McCormick said. "I have not made a secret of how I feel on many of these issues." | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/ex-indiana-schools-chief-mccormick-enters-governors-race/article_93238564-ea76-11ed-b21d-375c8ce8ef9a.html | 2023-05-04T15:56:23 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana/ex-indiana-schools-chief-mccormick-enters-governors-race/article_93238564-ea76-11ed-b21d-375c8ce8ef9a.html |
Landin Road between North River and Shordon roads will have a lane restriction today, according to the New Haven Engineering Department.
A sewer main installation crew will be working in the area and should finish May 25.
For more information, call 260-748-7030. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/landin-road-lane-restriction/article_2623e9ac-ea82-11ed-b035-432980ee7906.html | 2023-05-04T15:56:29 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/landin-road-lane-restriction/article_2623e9ac-ea82-11ed-b035-432980ee7906.html |
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta is recovering from the overwhelming response of Wednesday's chaotic Midtown shooting.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Deion Patterson, allegedly claimed the life of Amy St. Pierre, a CDC employee, and injured four other people at Northside's Midtown campus.
People were advised to avoid Midtown in the area of West Peachtree Street between 12th Street and 13th Street where the shooting scene unfolded.
In an evening update, authorities said they had refocused their search for Patterson in Cobb County.
Patterson was then taken into custody after an eight-hour long manhunt.
A vehicle that had been carjacked in Midtown shortly after the shooting was also found in a parking deck near The Battery and Truist Park, believed to be driven by Patterson, according to authorities.
Georgia leaders and lawmakers responded to the shooting extended their prayers to the families of the victims. They also thanked law enforcement and first responders' fast response and cooperation as the search for the suspect unfolded.
In Mayor Andre Dickens letter, he addressed multiple issues surrounding gun violence in Atlanta and in the country as a whole.
"It’s the guns," he added in his open letter when addressing the issue of mass shootings in the country. He claimed that America had nearly 200 mass shootings since the year started, which according to the Gun Violence Archive, 192 have been reported in the country thus far.
Dickens also mentioned how he and his administration are doing "all that we can" to bring violent crime down in the city. He addressed his attempts to invest in police and youth engagement.
Find a copy of the Atlanta mayor's letter below.
To my fellow Atlantans:
Yesterday, we experienced a mass shooting in the heart of Atlanta. My prayers are with the victims of this shooting and their families.
I am thankful to the women and men of the Atlanta Police Department who worked hand in hand with our partner law enforcement agencies, using all resources at our disposal — including our extensive camera network and our Phoenix Air Unit — to protect our communities while tracking down this gunman. We owe our special thanks to the Cobb County Police Department who apprehended the suspect last night.
I am thankful to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and Grady who bravely responded to an active shooter situation to save lives. And I am thankful to community members who kept their calm as this situation developed throughout the day.
This suspect was arrested and will stand trial for his crimes. There will be justice in this case. But that doesn’t change the fact that one woman died, and four others were seriously injured. It doesn’t change the fact that our city experienced a collective trauma. Families are grieving today, and our community is on edge. We will soon all be made aware of how we can appropriately show our love to these families and come together as a community in solidarity.
This is an ongoing investigation, and we will learn more in the coming days about the circumstances of this shooting. But one thing we already know is that an incident like this is tragically too common in America. In 2023 alone, there have been nearly 200 reported mass shootings in our country. And this is far from the first time that Atlanta has experienced this anguish.
We are doing all that we can as a city to bring down violent crime. We are investing in our police and fire personnel and making sure they have the equipment and training they need. And we are investing in non-policing activities, like violence interruption and youth engagement, that enhance safety in our community and address the root causes of crime. Those investments are working. Violent crime in Atlanta is significantly down over this time last year.
But we need to do more. We need national action to change the way we treat mental health. And we need action that keeps guns out of the hands of people who should not have them.
We cannot accept mass shootings as normal in our country. We know it does not have to be this way. Other nations have challenges with mental health, but they don’t have this level of gun violence that we do in America.
It’s the guns.
While we respect the rights conveyed by the 2nd Amendment, we also need more actions to protect the rights of our citizens to go about their lives — to go to a doctor’s office, a supermarket, a gas station, their school — without the threat of being gunned down.
This is a moment for healing as a community. But it is also a moment that calls us to action. Atlanta is a group project. Just as we came together yesterday to respond to this shooting, we must now come together with resolve to each do our parts to stop these horrific events from happening again, whether here in Atlanta or anywhere in our country. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mayor-dickens-response-to-atlanta-midtown-shooting/85-13beb74b-8921-4d2c-b524-978275bc329b | 2023-05-04T16:00:48 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/mayor-dickens-response-to-atlanta-midtown-shooting/85-13beb74b-8921-4d2c-b524-978275bc329b |
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A motorcyclist was killed in Forsyth County on Wednesday, the sheriff's office said, when a truck crossed the road it was traveling on and caused a collision.
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office identified the motorcyclist as 56-year-old Michael Ramey of Auburn, and said in the collision he was ejected from his motorcycle.
The sheriff's office said Ramey was traveling east toward Buford Dam Road when a Ford F-150 traveling north on Veteran's Memorial attempted to cross the road and "failed to yield to the motorcycle colliding with it as it crossed the intersection."
Ramey, the sheriff's office said, was pronounced deceased at Northside Forsyth Hospital.
The sheriff's office did not identify the driver of the pickup truck or say if there would be charges. The crash occurred a little before 6 p.m.
"The crash remains under investigation and impairment is not considered a factor," a sheriff's office statement said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-forsyth-county-wreck/85-f2d428e4-5b37-4a37-82a7-33dc80242831 | 2023-05-04T16:00:48 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/motorcyclist-killed-forsyth-county-wreck/85-f2d428e4-5b37-4a37-82a7-33dc80242831 |
NEW YORK — A man who had been shouting at people aboard a New York City subway train died after fellow riders tackled him and one put him in a chokehold that lasted until his body went limp, according to police officials and video of the encounter.
Jordan Neely, 30, died from compression of the neck, the city’s medical examiner determined Wednesday.
Neely is recognizable to some New Yorkers as a Michael Jackson impersonator who regularly danced in the Times Square transit hub. On Monday afternoon, he was yelling and pacing back and forth on an F train in Manhattan, witnesses and police said, when he was restrained by at least three people, including a U.S. Marine veteran who pulled one arm tightly around his neck.
Video of the altercation posted online by a freelance journalist showed the man lying beneath Neely, holding him in a headlock position for several minutes as Neely tried and failed to break free. A second passenger pinned Neely's arms while a third person held down his shoulder.
It was unclear why the group had moved to restrain him.
Neely, who is Black, lost consciousness during the struggle. EMTs and police arrived after the train stopped at a station. He was pronounced dead at a Manhattan hospital shortly after.
The 24-year-old Marine veteran, who appeared to be white, was taken into custody and released without charges. His name has not been released publicly.
The medical examiner's office classified Neely's death as a homicide and the manner as a chokehold, but noted that any determination about criminal culpability would be left to the legal system.
The Manhattan district attorney's office said it is investigating.
“As part of our rigorous ongoing investigation, we will review the Medical Examiner’s report, assess all available video and photo footage, identify and interview as many witnesses as possible, and obtain additional medical records,” read a statement from a spokesperson for the DA.
As news of Neely’s death spread online, video of the encounter evoked strong reactions from New Yorkers and officials. Some described the act as a lethal overreaction to a person in the throes of mental illness and others defended the Marine veteran’s actions.
A group of protesters gathered Wednesday afternoon in the station where Neely died to call for an arrest. Kyle Ishmael, a 38-year-old Harlem resident, said the video of the incident left him feeling “disgusted.”
“I couldn’t believe this was happening on my subway in my city that I grew up in,” he said.
Neely's death comes amid a period of heightened public attention to both homelessness and mental illness on New York City’s streets and subways. Following several high-profile incidents, including a shooting on a subway train that left 10 people wounded last year, Mayor Eric Adams promised to deploy additional police officers and mental health workers throughout the transit system.
The freelance journalist who recorded the incident, Juan Alberto Vazquez, told the New York Post that Neely was screaming “in an aggressive manner,” and complaining of hunger and thirst. Neely did not physically attack anyone, Vazquez said, adding that the Marine veteran approached the man after he threw his jacket to the ground.
The video starts with Neely already on the subway car's floor, with the man's left arm around Neely’s neck, locked into his other arm positioned against the man’s head. A second man holds Neely’s outstretched arm while pinning the other hand against his body. Neely is mostly still, but half a minute later tries to struggle out of the headlock. Eventually, he goes limp.
Dave Giffen, the executive director at Coalition for the Homeless, blamed city and state officials for an inadequate response to the mental health crisis — and questioned why the Marine veteran was not facing criminal charges.
“The fact that someone who took the life of a distressed, mentally ill human being on a subway could be set free without facing any consequences is shocking,” he said. “This is an absolute travesty that must be investigated immediately.”
Those calls were echoed by several Democratic elected officials, who described the incident as a low point for the city.
During an appearance on CNN on Tuesday night, the mayor said there were still too many unknowns.
“We don’t know exactly what happened here,” Adams said, adding that “we cannot just blatantly say what a passenger should or should not do in a situation like that, and we should allow the investigation to take its course.”
Tribute videos posted online show a loyal fanbase who enjoyed crossing paths with Neely on their daily commutes. Some grew concerned when he went missing early last year, according to YouTube comments.
Jason Williams, an actor, recalled encountering Neely when he first moved to the city in 2007. Then a teenager, Neely was an agile Michael Jackson impersonator, Williams said, soliciting donations as he moonwalked through the subway and lip-synced to “Billie Jean.”
“He embodied the hustle spirit of New York,” Williams said. “He was a great performer and it’s a real tragedy that he was killed so senselessly.”
The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded in a statement that Neely's death be investigated as a potential case of manslaughter. Sharpton referenced the Bernhard Goetz case in 1984, in which a white gunman was convicted of a weapons offense after he shot four Black men on a subway train.
“We cannot end up back to a place where vigilantism is tolerable. It wasn’t acceptable then and it cannot be acceptable now,” Sharpton said.
Andre Zachery, Neely’s father, told the New York Daily News that he had not seen his son in four years.
Zachery told the paper that Neely’s mother also died violently. Christie Neely was strangled in New Jersey in 2007, according to news accounts at the time. Her body was found days later in a suitcase along a roadway. Neely, who was 14 when she died, testified against his mother’s boyfriend at his murder trial. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/chokehold-killed-man-restrained-by-nyc-subway-passengers-associated-press/71-14896ce5-db25-4900-8812-e44146684da3 | 2023-05-04T16:01:06 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/chokehold-killed-man-restrained-by-nyc-subway-passengers-associated-press/71-14896ce5-db25-4900-8812-e44146684da3 |
DALLAS — A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after law enforcement arrested him with more than $1 million worth of methamphetamine from a stash house in Dallas, officials said.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Omar Jorge Valle Estrada, a 37-year-old citizen of Mexico, was convicted at trial of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in December 2022.
DOJ officials said evidence presented in the trial showed that law enforcement surveilled Estrada at a stash house on Holcomb Road in Dallas. Estrada was driving a white Chevy Malibu and used a code word to gain access to the property, which was being used as storage for nearly $10 million worth of Mexican methamphetamine, the DOJ said.
Two men came out of the home with duffel bags and put them into Estrada’s passenger seat, according to the DOJ. After Estrada left the home, law enforcement pulled him over for operating with an expired registration and recovered 120 pounds of crystal methamphetamine inside the duffel bags. Experts put the street value of the methamphetamine, which was 99% pure, between $1.1 and $2.2 million.
Codefendants Angel Cabrera and Joaquin Salinas – who admitted they were concealing millions of dollars of methamphetamine inside boxes of cauliflower – pleaded guilty prior to trial.
Salinas received a life sentence, and Cabrera received a sentence of more than 21 years.
The DOJ said that during Salinas’ sentencing hearing, testimony showed that the Salinas had ties to Sureños XIII criminal street gang and the Puro Tango Blast street and prison gang.
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HOUSTON — Passengers leaving Houston's Bush Intercontinental Aiport to head to Atlanta Wednesday weren't the only ones ready for vacation.
Hoping to catch a Delta flight out of the Bayou City was a group of bees that were found hanging on one of the wings of the aircraft.
And we're not talking just a dozen or so bees. A picture from Twitter user Anjali Enjeti shows a swarm of hundreds of bees that found shelter on the wing of the aircraft.
Through Twitter, Enjeti described how the airline announced it was getting a beekeeper to remove the bees but later the captain said the beekeeper was not allowed to touch the plane and pest control was not allowed to spray them off either.
After exhausting other bee-removal options and delaying the flight for about three hours, the airline said it was finally able to safely shake the bees loose by using some ground equipment.
Delta said "bee-lieve it or not," this kind of swarming of bees upon an aircraft is rare, but not unheard of.
"I've taken bee swarms off of tugboats, airplanes, concrete walls," said Mike Sexton, AKA The Bee Man.
He said during this time of year, bee swarms are more active.
"They usually start in the south and they move towards the north," Sexton said.
As the bees get tired along the way, they take a rest, which could be what happened on the plane's wing.
“Whenever bee swarms start, they’re going to gorge themselves with a bunch of honey and the old queen is going to take off with a bunch of workers so they're not going to eat again until they actually get to a new home, so in the meantime they rest and conserve their energy, so they land on anything,” Sexton said.
Over in Sugar Land, beehives were actually built at Sugar Land Regional Airport's undeveloped property after bees spent years using the airport as its residence.
The airport decided not to get rid of the bees in an effort to make a positive impact on the community and environment.
Each hive at the Sugar Land Regional Airport will house nearly 40,000 bees and pollinate around three to five acres of land, the city said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/delta-airplane-bees-houston/285-eebd12f2-7d52-4f1a-983d-95cd5138ff1b | 2023-05-04T16:01:19 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/delta-airplane-bees-houston/285-eebd12f2-7d52-4f1a-983d-95cd5138ff1b |
ABILENE, Texas — Hendrick Health announced the launch of a new mobile smartphone app to help community members find providers, navigate campuses and access Hendrick patient portals in Abilene, Brownwood and the Big Country.
A release from Hendrick said the app also provides directions to facilities and services including radiology, labs, surgery, urgent care, emergency and more.
Inside Hendrick hospitals in Abilene and Brownwood, users can find a department, patient floor and amenities such as restrooms and cafeterias with turn-by-turn guidance from current location to destination.
“We are very excited about this new tool to help our patients, families and visitors connect with Hendrick,” Brad Holland, Hendrick Health president and CEO said. “It’s important to offer technology that will provide easy access to our services. With a large majority of our communities already using smartphones for searches, directions and paying bills, it made sense for us to provide this avenue to connect with Hendrick.”
Key features of the Hendrick Health app include:
- Find and favorite your physicians or locations
- Step-by-step directions inside hospitals
- Access patient portals
- Pay a bill
- Stay up-to-date with Hendrick Health news
The app is now available for download at the App Store for iPhone users and Google Play for Android users by searching for Hendrick Health.
Hendrick partnered with Gozio Health to develop the user-friendly, accessible app. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/hendrick-health-launches-new-mobile-app/504-f635fa4b-7a92-4a85-8dc9-76e7c87aa229 | 2023-05-04T16:01:26 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/hendrick-health-launches-new-mobile-app/504-f635fa4b-7a92-4a85-8dc9-76e7c87aa229 |
Camden Hagerman has had a stellar season for the Flagstaff Eagles boys tennis team.
The junior, who is in his third season of playing at the No. 1 singles and doubles spots for the Division II Eagles, boasted a 24-0 record in the regular season, winning 12 singles matches and finishing with a perfect mark in doubles as he combined with either senior Alejandro Acuna or senior Zachary Miller.
Hagerman was also named the Section Two Player of the Year for both doubles and singles for the second consecutive season. He also was a heavy contributor to the Eagles’ team success, as they went 12-1, won the section title with a 6-0 record and were the fifth seed in the state championship tournament. It’s the highest the Eagles have been seeded since before the AIA records showed rankings in the 2012 season.
Flagstaff won its first-round match over 12th-seeded ALA-Gilbert North, 6-3, and defeated No. 4 Paradise Valley 5-1 in Phoenix on Wednesday. The Eagles will play in the semifinals against No. 1 Estrella Foothills Friday in Glendale.
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Hagerman’s individual wins have made the job of coach Richard Dean much easier, as he knows he’s almost got a shoo-in for a few points needed for team victories. If Hagerman earns a win in singles and one in doubles, the Eagles are already at an advantage in a best-of-nine overall contest.
“I do kind of count that point for the vast majority of the teams we play,” Dean said. “And then I usually can count on Alejandro at No. 2 85 to 90% of the time. And then most of the time whoever Cam is playing with in the top doubles spot is going to win, too. So that’s three points a lot of the time right off the bat, and if I can get two more somewhere, we’ve got a win.”
Hagerman’s impact on the team doesn’t stop with just his skill. He’s also developed into a team leader.
In the Eagles’ first-round tournament victory over ALA-Gilbert North, Hagerman led the teams through introductions. Knowing the junior’s confidence, Dean has been able to step back and let Hagerman take the reins.
It, admittedly, took Hagerman a while before he started taking over the role as the honorary captain -- Flagstaff never officially named a captain this season -- even though he’s been the top player on the team for several years. Hagerman credited the influence of his brother, Layton Hagerman, for his ability to take on the leadership role smoothly.
Two years older, Layton did not play his final few seasons with the Eagles, due to COVID-19 and a temporary move to live with family in Idaho. So, while Camden was the top-producing athlete on the Eagles, he always felt his older brother’s shadow over him. That was helpful.
“I always felt like I wasn’t the No. 1 player because he was always better than me. So, even though I was playing No. 1 at Flag High, it took the stress off of me a little bit,” the younger Hagerman said of his freshman season in 2021. “And I think even that year some of the guys looked up to me when I was winning matches. And I had a pretty easy schedule, so I was able to have a good record, which helped the team.”
Now he’s become the player Dean needs him to be.
“It’s almost expected of me now, but I think I’ve kind of stepped into it,” Hagerman said.
“He sets the standard that the other kids look up to,” Dean added.
Before the season, Hagerman knew he had to step up his play and leadership. With several returning starters from years before on a team with talent that had struggled to advance too far in the playoffs, his goal was to help the team buck that curve.
The Eagles cruised past ALA-Gilbert North in the first round, and Hagerman defeated junior Jackson Fischer, who was seeded No. 6 in the Division II singles tournament.
“With Alejandro being a senior, and Zachary Miller at No. 3 being a senior, I felt like this was our chance to go far in state. And so it’s been cool to see how we’ve done as a team,” Hagerman said.
Following this season, Hagerman will continue playing in the offseason in independent tournaments. His goal is to compete for an individual state championship in his senior year. He also has dabbled with basketball and played with the Eagles hoops team over the winter. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/hagerman-sets-the-standard-for-flagstaff-eagles-boys-tennis/article_eadfde98-e9f8-11ed-8be6-33a96300ab40.html | 2023-05-04T16:02:48 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/hagerman-sets-the-standard-for-flagstaff-eagles-boys-tennis/article_eadfde98-e9f8-11ed-8be6-33a96300ab40.html |
An Atlantic City man on Wednesday was sentenced to 48 years in prison after being convicted of 15 crimes tied to drug production, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said Thursday.
Kevin Davis, 37, was arrested in 2019 outside the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City on Pennsylvania Avenue after authorities searched his residence, where he was packaging fentanyl for sale.
During their search, police found a "substantial quantity" of that drug, paraphernalia tied to packaging and sales, and a loaded handgun equipped with a high-capacity magazine filled with hollow-point ammunition, the Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
Police attempted to apprehend him outside the home, but he took off on a bicycle, fleeing for several blocks before being caught near the Boys & Girls Club. He was carrying 100 folds of fentanyl when he was caught.
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Davis was found guilty in March of maintaining a fentanyl production facility, unlawful possession of a handgun in the furtherance of fentanyl production and distribution, resisting arrest by flight, unlawful possession of a handgun by an offender previously convicted of violating the No Early Release Act, and possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute near a school and public park, among other charges. The Prosecutor's Office did not list all 15 charges.
Wednesday's conviction was Davis' third for illegally possessing a handgun. He also was previously found guilty of attempted murder. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-man-sentenced-in-fentanyl-production-case-attempted-bicycle-escape/article_2d9c20d6-ea83-11ed-908a-b3dce605e377.html | 2023-05-04T16:16:57 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/atlantic-city-man-sentenced-in-fentanyl-production-case-attempted-bicycle-escape/article_2d9c20d6-ea83-11ed-908a-b3dce605e377.html |
NORTHFIELD — Police arrested two people Wednesday after determining the man and woman were selling LSD and psilocybin mushrooms out of a city home.
Daniel G. Harvey, 21, of Northfield, and Alma Janson, 20, of Somers Point, both face weapons and drug offenses. They were taken to the Atlantic County jail, police said in a news release.
Authorities began investigating a home in the 400 block of Fairbanks Avenue after they learned its occupants were distributing LSD and mushrooms, police said.
During a search of the home Wednesday, police said they found two loaded guns, one of which was a "ghost gun" that lacks a serial number, a 50-round magazine drum and hollow-point ammunition.
Also recovered from the home were 10 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms, 10 grams of LSD, a money counter, scales, drug paraphernalia and more than $10,000 in cash, police said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pair-charged-with-selling-lsd-mushrooms-out-of-northfield-home/article_2b38ce54-ea7c-11ed-a03b-63f9b62e77e6.html | 2023-05-04T16:17:04 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pair-charged-with-selling-lsd-mushrooms-out-of-northfield-home/article_2b38ce54-ea7c-11ed-a03b-63f9b62e77e6.html |
MAYS LANDING — A Philadelphia man will spend at least 17 years in state prison for the shooting death of a Pleasantville man three years ago.
Teddy Smith, 42, shot Nathan Adcock on May 1, 2020, in the 100 block of North First Street. Adcock, 25, later died at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, from multiple gunshot wounds.
Smith pleaded guilty in March to first-degree aggravated manslaughter for Adcock's death, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said on Thursday.
His recommended sentence was 18-20 years. Prosecutors and the defense argued on Wednesday about how long the sentence should be, and the judge ultimately ordered the maximum amount.
Smith will be eligible for parole after serving 85% of his term.
MAYS LANDING — A Philadelphia man has been indicted in the fatal shooting of a Pleasantville…
Using both surveillance and witness accounts of the shooting, Smith, 39, was identified as the suspect in the case, police said. After investigating for several months, Smith was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful purpose about six months after the shooting.
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He was arrested at a Philadelphia parole office and extradited to New Jersey to face charges, eventually being indicted in August 2021.
Then-Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon Tyner said his return to South Jersey was made through a joint investigation between Atlantic City, Pleasantville and Philadelphia police. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/philly-man-sentenced-in-fatal-pleasantville-shooting/article_1cc4f342-ea87-11ed-8132-777207dca9e4.html | 2023-05-04T16:17:23 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/philly-man-sentenced-in-fatal-pleasantville-shooting/article_1cc4f342-ea87-11ed-8132-777207dca9e4.html |
MOOSIC, Pa. — Marley can take care of your hair color; Taylor can do your nails; Dawn has your skincare covered.
These are just a few examples of the services you can get at Allure Salon Group in Moosic. This group of beauty professionals all have their own personal studios housed under one roof in Lackawanna County.
"The main thing I love about being at Allure is that I get to just turnkey come to work every day. There's no drama, no stress, and I just get right to work and do my job," said Taylor Clarke, owner of Taylor Made Nails.
"I love it. We get to be as creative as we want, and we get to create that one-on-one experience that is really important," said Marina Salamido, owner of Marina Esthetics.
"When I came here to America, I went to school, and here I am, I own a business in Montage Mountain," Flor DeNucci, owner of DeNucci's Beauty Spa & Unisex Salon.
"They come and go as they please. They set their own prices, pick their own products," said Karen Kaminski, owner of Allure Salon Group.
And they design their own space. For the owner of Salon Sinister, that means wall-to-wall Halloween vibes.
"Being able to create a space that is like-minded, like myself, I'm so comfortable in my environment. And I can create something that's out of the ordinary—a non-traditional space, for non-traditional people," said Marley Serino, owner of Salon Sinister.
They're looking for more people in the beauty industry to come on board, but they're also looking for new clients. So, whether you're in the market for a Mother's Day gift or looking to treat yourself, this Saturday's open house is for you.
"We just want to let the community know we're here. If you're a hairstylist or any beauty professional looking for a home, we are the home for you," Clarke said.
Here are a few more examples of the services found inside this almost 9,000-square-foot facility.
"I offer Hydra-facial oxygen facial chemical peels, radiofrequency micro-needling, laser resurfacing, and organic and medical-grade skincare as well," said Dawn Quinn, owner of SkinSmart.
"I offer eyelash extensions, lash lift and tint, the brow lamination, facial and body waxing. I also do just normal eyebrow tinting and eyelash tinting," said Mia D'Oro, owner of Gold Esthetics.
"We offer injectables. We have a skin tightening laser, and I'm the permanent makeup artist doing a powder brows and lip blush," said Rebecca Bartlett, owner of Pristine Contours MedSpa.
If that all sounded like another language to you, it's OK. That's what the open house is for. Oh, and the mimosas will help too.
It's all taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Allure Salon Group is located inside The Shoppes at Montage.
Book appointments and find more information here.
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MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. — Police have charged a woman after an alleged drunk driving incident in Northumberland County in March.
Police arrested Jennifer Garzelli, who is pregnant with twins after she allegedly crashed into multiple parked vehicles and buildings in Mount Carmel.
A witness told police Garzelli was seen driving away from a bar on South Market Street.
Police say she went to a nearby convenience store and tried to buy beer and food but was refused. She took off in her SUV and then hit a house and multiple cars.
Police arrested Garzelli. She was taken to the hospital, where she was found to have a blood-alcohol of .385 and tested positive for marijuana.
She is charged with risking a catastrophe, reckless endangerment, DUI, and related charges.
Newswatch 16 did stories with Garzelli in the last two years. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/pregnant-driver-charged-with-dui-after-crash-in-northumberland-county-mount-carmel/523-1bf8ae1e-02b8-498a-875b-bd8a2063ee06 | 2023-05-04T16:18:01 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/pregnant-driver-charged-with-dui-after-crash-in-northumberland-county-mount-carmel/523-1bf8ae1e-02b8-498a-875b-bd8a2063ee06 |
A 49-year-old Lincoln man died Thursday morning after he shot himself while barricaded in his north Lincoln home amid an hourslong standoff with police, according to the authorities.
The man, who authorities did not identify Thursday as they work to notify his family, had barricaded himself in his home near 27th and Holdrege streets after police tried to serve a search warrant on his home at around midnight, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
Police initially responded to the man's house, at 1535 N. 28th St., shortly after 4 p.m. Wednesday after the man had made verbal threats of violence toward a local school and a city department, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said.
An acquaintance of the man reported the threats to Lincoln Police, who found that the 49-year-old was violating a protection order and drafted a search warrant for his home, Houchin told reporters at a news conference Thursday morning.
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The Police Department's Tactical Response Unit — LPD's version of a SWAT team — converged on the north Lincoln home at around midnight, Houchin said, and breached the man's front door but did not enter the house.
Police negotiated with the man, who Houchin described as uncooperative, for more than four hours, according to the sheriff's office.
Then, at 4:49 a.m. Thursday, police rushed into the home after hearing a single gunshot and found the wounded man, Houchin said.
Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews, who had been waiting at the scene, took the 49-year-old to a local hospital where he died of his injuries, Houchin said.
Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of the man's death.
Houchin said the man's death is considered to have happened in police custody.
A grand jury will be convened to investigate the events that led up to his death and determine if police acted criminally in the standoff.
"It's very sad that anybody had to lose their life during this incident," Houchin said. "But we're very glad that no innocent civilians or law enforcement were injured in any way."
Houchin said he did not yet have details on the exact nature of the threats that led police to the home.
The 49-year-old was the only person in the home when he is thought to have shot himself, Houchin said.
The sheriff's office is investigating the man's death and the police department's actions in preparation to present evidence to a grand jury.
The man's shooting death marks the second incident this week in which the sheriff's office will investigate the actions of another local law enforcement agency.
Sheriff Terry Wagner's office is also leading an investigation in the shooting of 35-year-old Chace Abney, who remained hospitalized in critical condition Thursday after he was shot by Lincoln Police and Nebraska State Patrol narcotics investigators in a west Lincoln parking lot Monday.
This is a developing story. Stay with JournalStar.com for updates. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-standoff-with-police-deputies-say/article_4cbc84f4-ea8a-11ed-8a57-0fb0874ba8cf.html | 2023-05-04T16:27:44 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-dies-of-self-inflicted-gunshot-after-standoff-with-police-deputies-say/article_4cbc84f4-ea8a-11ed-8a57-0fb0874ba8cf.html |
DOLGEVILLE, N.Y. – Police were called to Dolgeville Central School District Thursday morning after the administration was made aware of a social media threat.
Superintendent Joseph Gilfus says the threat was deemed to be unfounded, but the police were called in as a precaution.
Gilfus sent the following message to parents, students and staff:
“Please know that school safety is our top priority and that we take every precaution to ensure the safety of all individuals. Schools in the area are taking necessary precautions this morning in response to an unknown social media message that was deemed as a potential threat.
"Like all schools, Dolgeville took the initiative to ensure a police presence this morning that will continue through the day. The potential 'threat' has since been deemed unfounded, but we at Dolgeville will continue to monitor and take the necessary steps to make sure all persons are safe at school and on our buses. We thank you for your understanding and please know that our children, staff, and visitors are safe at school.” | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/dolgeville-csd-administration-says-social-media-threat-deemed-unfounded/article_87996678-ea94-11ed-b1ef-2f837f795534.html | 2023-05-04T16:30:41 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/dolgeville-csd-administration-says-social-media-threat-deemed-unfounded/article_87996678-ea94-11ed-b1ef-2f837f795534.html |
Newberry mayor changes political parties again, joins Yang's Forward Party
Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe has once again changed his party affiliation.
The former Democrat turned-Libertarian announced this week that he has now registered with the Forward Party. The party was formed by former presidential candidate Andrew Yang and just achieved legal party recognition in Florida last month.
Marlowe, the first-ever sitting mayor registered with the group, made the announcement at a launch event for the Forward Party of Alachua County on Tuesday. Afterward, he attended a school board meeting to advocate for Shane Andrew as superintendent alongside a group of Newberry conservatives.
“I am ready to move ‘Forward.’ I’m ready to move Newberry forward, move our county forward, and move this country forward,” Marlowe said in a press release. “Let’s move forward together.”
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Joel Searby, Forward Party’s national director of communities and building and an Alachua County resident, said Marlowe’s party switch demonstrates the party’s focus on local offices and communities.
“Unlike other new party or independent efforts, Forward isn’t chasing the fleeting limelight of presidential politics,” Searby said. “The Forward Party is focused on finding and elevating the dedicated servant leaders who will work to bring people together to solve problems that impact our local communities. Mayor Marlowe embodies that vision and strategy.”
Forward Party, which positions itself as a middle-of-the-road alternative to more polarizing parties, is co-chaired by Yang, a candidate in the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primary and the 2021 Democratic primary for the New York mayoral race.
The party platform, however, is vague when it comes to policy and stresses finding solutions to political and societal issues on a case-by-case basis. It encourages, according to its website, individualized policy solutions decidedly not passed down from a large national platform. The party’s website has a FAQ section that asks, “What do you stand for then?”
“Through collaboration rather than polarization, we’ll advance realistic, sensible solutions that move us forward and past the extremes,” the website reads. “Whether it’s abortion, climate change, or gun safety — the two major parties aren’t getting the job done.”
Marlowe said he has never fully resonated with either the Democratic or Republican parties. Forward Party, he explains, is a solution to that problem.
“For the last 12 years, it has been my honor to serve my residents of the city of Newberry,” he said in the release. “In that time it’s always been my goal to work to bring people together to solve the real-world problems our residents face. I’ve never really felt at home in either of the two main political parties.” | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/newberry-mayor-jordan-marlowe-joins-andrew-yangs-forward-party/70179774007/ | 2023-05-04T16:32:25 | 0 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/newberry-mayor-jordan-marlowe-joins-andrew-yangs-forward-party/70179774007/ |
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — May 4 is "National Self-Employed Day," and while being your own boss may sound like a dream to many, one business owner who made the leap a few years ago will tell you it takes a special person.
“You have to be motivated, hungry and passionate about what you do,” said Zack McLarnon. “And you have to work really, really hard.”
McLarnon worked for years as a recruiter for financial institutions, and though he made a good living, he said he wanted something new.
“It was a grind. It took a toll on me and I got bored,” McLarnon told WFAA.
Having invested in a Brazilian tannery, his wife, Lauren McLarnon, had the idea in 2016 to use leather scraps from that business to create handbags and a new company named Parker & Hyde.
Parker is the name of their son, and Hyde is a reference to the hides used to make the purses.
Seven years later, their business of five employees has grown and they recently started a new line of products closer to Zack McLarnon’s heart: Golf shirts with the Parker & Hyde branded logo. He said the goal is to turn the business that operates out of a warehouse in Farmers Branch into a $100 million company. He credits social media with helping grow Parker & Hyde’s name and products.
“I did not know what a hashtag was when we started this company, but I was told we had to have a social media presence,” Zack McLarnon said.
As for what advice he has for others also looking to become their own boss, Zack McLarnon said the first step is to have an idea. Then, the willingness to take a risk. But do not think being boss is easy.
“You have to have that hard work and determination day in and day out,” Zack McLarnon said.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Churchill Downs has responded following a string of horse deaths connected to the racetrack since late last week, including three here on Kentucky Derby week.
Two horses were euthanized because of injuries, and two others collapsed and died on the track.
Churchill Downs issued a statement Wednesday afternoon, saying two horses trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. have died of "cause yet to be identified"; Parents Pride on Saturday and Chasing Artie on Tuesday.
The officials added that two other horses received "musculoskeletal injuries from which they could not recover"; Wild on Ice received his injuries while training on dirt last Thursday and Take Charge Briana during a turf race on Tuesday.
Wild on Ice was taken to the Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington for care, but officials say both were ultimately euthanized for "humane reasons."
"While a series of events like this is highly unusual, it is completely unacceptable. We take this very seriously and acknowledge that these troubling incidents are alarming and must be addressed," a portion of the statement reads. "We feel a tremendous responsibility to our fans, the participants in our sport and the entire industry to be a leader in safety and continue to make significant investments to eliminate risk to our athletes."
Officials with Churchill Downs say each horse was taken to University of Kentucky's Veterinary Diagnostics Lab for full necropsies. They say they'll "continue to press for answers and are working with regulators to conduct swift and thorough investigations."
The concerns came as Champions Day finished up, celebrating Thoroughbred racing history — an archive that unfortunately, because of the nature of the sport, also comes with great heartbreak and loss.
"I don't know if there's any rhyme or reason to what's happened recently, it's just very unfortunate," Gary Prater, a lifelong Louisville resident who heard about the news Wednesday morning before coming to the track, said. "Broken bones —they just happen. It's part of horse racing."
WHAS11 News also interviewed Dr. Alan Ruggles, who works at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic surgery and lameness, and has been practicing for 35 years.
"It's hard to make specific conclusions just [on the basis] that they happened close together," Ruggles said. "Am I concerned four horses are dead? 100 percent. You'd be silly not to be concerned about that. It bothers me. But it's hard to make a conclusion of some way you could change that, per se, due to negligence or a condition that existed."
And if you're wondering why many race horses have to be euthanized following injury, Ruggles explains: "We need to get horses very comfortable right away to prevent those secondary problems, and some injuries are so severe that we're unable to get them comfortable because they have to immediately weight bear."
And ultimately, horses have to walk consistently to live and be healthy.
WHAS11 News also reached out to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission for a response. Officials with KHRC said they're "actively investigating" the recent incidents.
"The KHRC is committed to the health and safety of every horse and rider and will follow the robust investigative procedures in place for issues of safety and racing integrity," officials said in a May 4 statement.
The KHRC said musculoskeletal and sudden-death necropsies will be performed at the University of Kentucky.
"Both types of necropsy are complete post-mortem examinations. Musculoskeletal necropsies focus on a known injury, while sudden death necropsies are broader in scope," the KHRC said.
Joseph Jr. called the deaths 'mind-boggling,' telling WHAS11 News he's searching for answers. He added that all blood work came back fine, but says something still doesn't feel right.
"The odds of this happening twice is a trillion [to one]," he said. "I run almost 4,000 horses, and it never happens like that. It doesn't make sense."
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MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland Human Resources Department will be hosting a career fair on May 10.
The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bush Convention Center in the north side ballroom. There will be multiple city departments offering on-site interviews and job offers.
People can visit the City of Midland website to view the open positions. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-midland-to-host-career-fair-on-may-10/513-7684d019-9c1f-47aa-be86-4266fc177561 | 2023-05-04T16:34:33 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-midland-to-host-career-fair-on-may-10/513-7684d019-9c1f-47aa-be86-4266fc177561 |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Animal Shelter will be hosting an adoption event on May 4 at Crunch Fitness.
It will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the adoption fee is $27 cash only.
For more information, people can visit the Odessa Police Department Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-animal-services-to-host-adoption-event/513-5e5e476d-6856-4f05-8ec8-d0a0f4f0503c | 2023-05-04T16:34:39 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-animal-services-to-host-adoption-event/513-5e5e476d-6856-4f05-8ec8-d0a0f4f0503c |
MCKINNEY, Texas — A McKinney fire captain has died following an off-duty vehicle crash, officials said Thursday.
The McKinney Fire Department said on Wednesday that fire captain James "Bull" Graham was critically injured in the crash and was on life support in the hospital with family by his side. On Thursday morning, McKinney Fire Department posted an update on Facebook sharing Graham had passed away.
Fire officials said Graham had been with the department for more than 24 years. He joined as a firefighter in 1999 and was promoted to captain in 2016.
According to the department, Graham was a member of Texas Task Force 2, which aids in urban search and rescue efforts. He also worked as an instructor at the Collin College Fire Academy.
Graham is survived by his wife and three adult sons. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/mckinney-texas-fire-captain-james-bull-graham-life-support-off-duty-crash/287-bb1213e0-1e1b-404e-8497-69335007ae16 | 2023-05-04T16:40:30 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/mckinney-texas-fire-captain-james-bull-graham-life-support-off-duty-crash/287-bb1213e0-1e1b-404e-8497-69335007ae16 |
What to Know
- The next Philly Naked Bike Ride is coming Aug. 26.
- Organizers of the annual jaunt to promote fuel conservation and positive body image said Wednesday they are holding the starting location and route under wraps and will disclose them the day before.
- Previous rides have zipped past Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Rocky sprinted up the steps. The 10-mile ride draws about 3,000 bikers in the buff, hoping to encourage people to bike more and embrace nudity.
Eager for another nude bike ride through the City of Brotherly Love? Keep your shirt on — for now.
The next Philly Naked Bike Ride is coming in August.
Organizers of the annual jaunt to promote fuel conservation and positive body image said Wednesday they are holding the Aug. 26 starting location and route under wraps and will disclose them the day before.
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Previous rides have zipped past sites including Independence Hall, the U.S. Mint, the Liberty Bell and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where Sylvester Stallone sprinted up the steps in “Rocky.” The 2020 ride was called off because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 10-mile Philadelphia ride, related to the World Naked Bike Ride movement, draws about 3,000 bikers in the buff. Organizers say they hope it encourages people to bike more and to embrace nudity as a normal and enjoyable part of life.
The ride used to be held in September. But the nude bicyclists said it was too chilly, with temperatures reaching only as high as about 70 degrees Fahrenheit, so in 2019 it was moved to August.
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ST. MARY'S CITY, Md. — Nearly 400-year-old remains of a teen were found at St. Mary's Fort site. The human remains are thought to be the oldest colonial burial in Maryland.
The Historic St. Mary's City Department of Research and Collections said the remains belong to a European man, believed to have been buried in the late 1630's.
The remains were found about 30 feet outside of what once was St. Mary's Fort.
Estimations show he was 15 or 16-years-old at the time of his death.
The person was buried directly in the ground without a coffin or burial shroud. His lack of burial could speak to not having family or people who cared for him in the colony.
The remains will undergo cleaning and be transported to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History for further analysis by Owlsley and Bruwelheide.
The site is currently closed to tours and public access due to the ongoing removal of remains.
There is no word on when the site will reopen at this time. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/400-year-old-remains-of-teen-found-in-st-marys-city | 2023-05-04T16:57:37 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/400-year-old-remains-of-teen-found-in-st-marys-city |
BALTIMORE — Councilmember Zeke Cohen announced a path forward for youth-serving programs program providers to operate on a five-day schedule during the summer months.
Working with Baltimore City Schools, they've agreed to a compromise that will allow programs to bring students on field trips on Fridays.
The previous agreement stated programs could only operate Monday through Thursday.
This was a compromise between Cohen and organizations like Elev8, a nonprofit which offers summer programming to youth in Southwest Baltimore, to give kids programming on Fridays without burning out school staff by making them come in on Fridays.
“Our children deserve a safe, joyful summer filled with quality programming. Working parents should not have to worry about finding childcare on Fridays,” Cohen wrote on social media, announcing the collaboration with City Schools. “As a former teacher, I also understand the stress our educators are under. By working together, we found a win-win.”
The Mayor's Office of Children and Family Success will partner with the City's Trauma Informed Care Taskforce to host a listening tour with teens to identify activities and destinations that would be appealing.
Cohen is hopeful that this summer effort can serve as a template not only for future summer programming, but also how City government and City Schools can more effectively collaborate for the district’s 76,000 students. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/city-schools-to-allow-five-day-summer-programing-for-baltimore-youth | 2023-05-04T16:57:43 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/city-schools-to-allow-five-day-summer-programing-for-baltimore-youth |
BALTIMORE — A police officer already under indictment in Baltimore County for dealing drugs now faces additional theft charges in Baltimore City.
Officer Cejus Watson, 39, has been suspended from the Baltimore Police Department without pay since December 19.
That's when a Baltimore County grand jury handed down an indictment, accusing him of selling marijuana at a Reisterstown tattoo parlor.
On Thursday Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates said Watson was on the clock and supposed to be working at the time of the drug deal.
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According to charging documents, the deal took place on September 29, 2022.
That morning Watson arrived and punched in on time for his regularly scheduled shift of 7am to 3:30pm.
At 12:43pm he allegedly left his post without authorization and never reported back.
In between Watson's accused of going to the tattoo parlor to sell the drugs.
Prosecutors say Watson was at the parlor from approximately 1:18 to 1:34pm, before heading to his Owings Mills home.
He apparently remained at home until his shift ended and clocked out electronically from there.
In total prosecutors say Watson was missing from work for 2 hours and 19 minutes, all while being paid.
Bates said Watson's actions cost City taxpayers more than $100.
Aside from the felony distribution charge in the County, Watson now has to answer to one count each of misdemeanor theft and misconduct in office.
Watson is scheduled for trial in the County on June 1.
In the meantime his police powers remain suspended.
Watson was just one of two City police officers indicted Thursday.
Bates also announced charges against officer Alexis Acosta for the June 2022 death of 58-year-old Terry Harrell.
Acosta is accused of driving a police car in a criminally negligent manner.
MORE: Graphic footage released of scooter driver colliding with patrol car
Harrell was riding a scooter when Acosta allegedly ran a red light and fatally struck him. The incident was captured on a CitiWatch camera.
Acosta now faces six separate counts of criminal traffic violations. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-bpd-officers-indicted-one-allegedly-sold-drugs-on-the-clock-the-other-ran-a-red-light-killing-a-man | 2023-05-04T16:57:49 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-bpd-officers-indicted-one-allegedly-sold-drugs-on-the-clock-the-other-ran-a-red-light-killing-a-man |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The search is on for a Brookneal man wanted in connection with an armed robbery, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
On Thursday shortly before 9 a.m., officers were called to 2815 Candlers Mountain Road and were told by the clerk that a man armed with a knife came behind the service counter and demanded money, police said.
The suspect, now identified as 59-year-old Donald Maciver, of Brookneal, reportedly fled from the scene and is believed to be driving a dark blue Jeep Cherokee displaying a Virginia license plate reading TVM-7888. He is wearing a brown jacket, green hat, dark pants and white shoes.
Authorities say the Jeep has a roof-mounted kayak rack and white stickers in the rear window. We’re told Maciver was last seen driving on Candlers Mountain Road, headed toward Route 460.
Maciver is being sought by police for attempted robbery with the use of a deadly weapon.
Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Maciver is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department.
This is an active and ongoing investigation and any additional information will be provided as an update to this release.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Lynchburg Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 888-798-5900. Enter an anonymous tip online at P3Tips.com or use the P3 app on a mobile device.
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TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – A spring concert is coming to the Tri-Cities.
The Mountain Empire Children’s Choirs of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia will present a spring concert in honor of their 35th anniversary.
“Our Tennessee Mountain Home” will feature compositions by Tennessee composers. Other featured artists from the state include Kenton Coe, Shirley McRae, Jeffery Ames, Lucille Campbell-Williams, current singer, AJ Darlington, and alumnus, Mitchell Snapp. The group will also perform a slate of songs by Dolly Parton.
The group has a performance on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at The Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, Tennessee.
The price of admission is a suggested donation in the amount of $10 per adult, $5 per child and a $20 max for one family.
Evelyn Pursley-Kopitzke and Jane Morison sat down with the Good Morning Tri-Cities team to talk about the upcoming performance. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/childrens-choir-to-perform-at-the-paramount-in-bristol/ | 2023-05-04T17:05:52 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/childrens-choir-to-perform-at-the-paramount-in-bristol/ |
YOC reorganizing to adapt to changing child welfare landscape
MUNCIE, Ind. – The Youth Opportunity Center, a residential youth treatment facility in Muncie, recently reorganized its administration, according to Senior Administrator Rick Rowray, to adapt to a constantly changing child welfare environment.
Part of the change was Rowray leaving the chief executive officer post to transition to senior administrator. His duties now primarily focus on child welfare policy at the state and national levels. In addition, he will be monitoring child welfare funding.
Rowray, who has been with the YOC for 30 years, said he had already been pursuing those matters as CEO.
Rowray’s duties will emphasize fund acquisition, resource allocation and strategic planning, according to the press release. He will continue his service on the YOC’s Board of Directors.
Jeff Helm has been promoted to CEO at the YOC. He now has responsibility for YOC’s service delivery and over-all performance.
Helm holds a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and criminology and an master of science degree in information and communication sciences from Ball State University. He has served as YOC’s chief information officer since 2017. He is the current chair of the Muncie Community Schools Community Engagement Council and is a member of the Hillcroft Services board of directors, where he served as board chair in 2018 and 2019.
The move will allow for fresh leadership at the YOC, Rowray said, as challenges for the agency continue to align with the depth of problems faced by troubled youth.
The YOC receives primary funding from the Indiana Department of Child Services and can receive children from around the state, often after other types of intervention have failed. The agency receives children with psychiatric and behavioral issues who have been placed in the YOC through a court.
Rowray said the number of children the YOC cares for decreased during the pandemic but is returning to a pre-COVID level. There are now about 50 youths at the center. But the problems many of the children are experiencing are more intense.
"It's more acute than it has has been," he said.
Part of Rowray's focus will be seeking funding to increase salaries for people who work directly with children at the YOC, he said.
Other changes in the reorganization include the promotion of Tony Mekelburg to director of information technology. Mekelburg has been with the YOC for eight years and previously served as IT security manager.
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In addition, Valerie Tharp has been promoted to director of facilities after being assistant director of facilities. She has been with the YOC for seven years. Tharp is also responsible for food services and maintenance personnel at the agency.
YOC’s Board Chairman, Jeff Parsons, said that “these positive changes respond to the post-COVID child services landscape the YOC now operates in and effectively reflects how YOC roles have evolved to best execute our important mission for children and families.” | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/yoc-reorganizing-to-adapt-to-changing-child-welfare-landscape/70179742007/ | 2023-05-04T17:08:12 | 0 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/yoc-reorganizing-to-adapt-to-changing-child-welfare-landscape/70179742007/ |
SEATTLE — The official cause of a Washington State ferry boat grounding near Bainbridge Island last month was revealed Wednesday.
Washington State Ferries (WSF) found contaminated fuel led to generator failure on the Walla Walla, resulting in loss of propulsion and steering controls. The investigation into how the fuel was contaminated is ongoing.
The Walla Walla has multiple engines, generators and fuel tanks but it was just one fuel tank that was contaminated. Both the main generator and the backup generator failed.
There is a third way to restore power but it takes 90 seconds to kick on and at that point, the ferry was grounded.
All fuel currently on board has tested clean, according to WSF. New generator monitoring gauges have been installed on the Walla Walla and Spokane.
The Walla Walla was stranded along the Rich Passage near Bainbridge Island on April 15. The vessel, which was en route from Bremerton to Seattle, ran aground, meaning it was lying on or touching the ground under shallow water.
Initial indications were that the vessel suffered a generator failure, according to WSF.
The vessel was successfully re-floated during high tide overnight and brought safely to Bremerton with tugs assisting.
The United States Coast Guard said in a tweet that night that passengers were offloaded onto Kitsap Fast Ferry vessels. The first group of passengers was taken to Bremerton via Kitsap Transit just after 8:30 p.m., according to WSF.
There were 596 passengers and 15 crew members on board, but no injuries were reported, according to WSF.
"So we thought it was a joke," said Debbie O’Neill, a passenger who was on her way to a concert in Seattle. "And then over the intercom, the lights started flickering, flickering on and off."
O'Neill said passengers were told to brace for impact.
"So we had no idea like if we were crashing into another boat, and then we did just crash into like some dry lands," O'Neill said. "So I think the boat just scraped like the bottom because we were in shallow water."
Lawmakers like Rep. Jake Fey (D-Tacoma) are linking the grounding to the age of Washington’s ferry fleet. Fey’s bill, House Bill 1846, would require the state Department of Transportation to contract at least two new vessels and open the bidding process to builders in other states.
“In the current law we provide a national bid, there’s a 13% advantage to take into account the advantages of building it (in Washington) and the jobs that are created,” said Fey.
“We hate to see these boats and the jobs go to other states, so we’ll do our level best to compete as best we can with the bill,” said Jeff DeVere who represents Nichols Bros. Boat Builders on Whidbey Island.
DeVere said it’s hard to compete with states that don’t have the wage, health and environmental protections required in Washington. He estimates other states can build a ferry for 20% less than in western Washington. | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/cause-washington-state-ferry-grounding/281-33ad2e45-1e98-42f8-bd6d-1985028234da | 2023-05-04T17:10:01 | 0 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/cause-washington-state-ferry-grounding/281-33ad2e45-1e98-42f8-bd6d-1985028234da |
EAGLE, Idaho — One person has died and another was seriously injured after an overnight shooting in an Eagle subdivision, according to the Ada County Sheriff's Office (ASCO).
ACSO said a call came in just after midnight reporting a shooting at a home in the Banbury subdivision early Thursday morning, near the area of Chinden Blvd and Locust Grove Rd.
Officers responded and found a deceased 46-year-old man and an adult woman who had been badly injured and taken to a local hospital; she is currently being treated for what appears to be life-threatening injuries.
Police said the two individuals were known to each other but did not elaborate on the relationship. No one else was injured in the incident and police have determined there is no active threat to the community.
Detectives are still investigating the incident to determine what happened and said they spent most of the morning gathering evidence from the home.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Powerball with Power Play ticket worth $150,000 from Wednesday night's drawing was sold at a retailer in Dauphin County, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Thursday.
The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls drawn (21-26-30-45-47) and the red Powerball 23 to claim the prize, the Lottery said.
Without the $1 Power Play option, the ticket would have been worth $50,000. The Power Play multiplier drawn was three.
A Speedway store on the 6800 block of Paxton Street in Harrisburg earned a $500 bonus for selling the winning ticket, the Lottery said.
Winners are not known until prizes are claimed and tickets are validated. Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.
Winning tickets purchased at a Lottery retailer should immediately be signed on the back. Online winnings automatically appear in a player’s account after the claim has been processed.
Players may visit palottery.com for more information about how to file a claim.
More than 17,100 other Powerball tickets won prizes of various amounts in the drawing, including more than 4,400 tickets purchased with Power Play and more than 2,400 tickets purchased with Double Play, the Lottery said. Players should check every ticket, every time.
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YORK, Pa. — York City Police are seeking help identifying the owner of a vehicle believed to be involved in theft of materials from a construction site.
The vehicle is described as a white Ford Explorer SportTrac. Its operator is accused of stealing metal from the worksite to sell for scrap, according to police.
Anyone with information about the vehicle or its operator is asked to contact York Police at (717) 849-2204, (717) 846-1234, or (717) 849-2219, email Sgt. Benjamin Smith at bsmith@yorkcity.org, or submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-police-construction-site-theft-investigation/521-84255ce9-bf33-4227-8850-79e281cfbd73 | 2023-05-04T17:15:04 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/york-police-construction-site-theft-investigation/521-84255ce9-bf33-4227-8850-79e281cfbd73 |
Westbound travel on Interstate 10 near Willcox remains closed while crews continue to repair a bridge damaged in a deadly crash Wednesday.
As of Thursday morning, the westbound closure is now at milepost 344, just east of Willcox, the Arizona Department of Transportation said. The repairs to the bridge are expected to take up to 48 hours.
Westbound I-10 traffic is now detouring:
- west on business 10 from exit 344 into Willcox
- southeast on State Route 186
- south on Kansas Settlement Road
- south on US 191 to McNeal
- west on Davis Road to SR 80 in Tombstone
- north on SR 80 to SR 82
- west on SR 82 to SR 90 in Whetsone
- north on SR 90 to I-10 Benson
Eastbound I-10 is open and traffic is able to exit and re-enter the interstate via the exit/entrance ramps at US 191, ADOT said.
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Around midnight on Wednesday, a semi tractor-trailer was traveling west on I-10 when it went off the right side of the road, struck a guardrail then smashed into a concrete overpass support pillar.
The semi went up in flames and the overpass pillar buckled. The unidentified driver died in the crash.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/westbound-interstate-10-remains-closed-after-deadly-crash/article_8daa1546-ea97-11ed-b98a-179789ba92d8.html | 2023-05-04T17:16:21 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/westbound-interstate-10-remains-closed-after-deadly-crash/article_8daa1546-ea97-11ed-b98a-179789ba92d8.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Public Library employees will read to 380 students in 18 K5 through fifth grade classrooms at Phillips Academy Thursday.
Better Basics’ Birmingham Reads will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The BPL will be among 535 guest readers sharing books before nearly 11,000 K5 to fifth grade students in Birmingham Public Schools as part of the annual Birmingham Reads coordinated by Better Basics.
For more information, click here. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-public-library-employees-to-read-to-students-at-phillips-academy/ | 2023-05-04T17:20:47 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-public-library-employees-to-read-to-students-at-phillips-academy/ |
HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Harker Heights Police Department announced that 20-year-old Elijah Chiasson was hit and killed by a car on Wednesday, May 3.
According to police, officers responded to the report of an accident involving a pedestrian and a car at the intersection of Interstate 14 westbound and Indian Trial at about 2:15 p.m.
Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that Chaisson had been in the center lane of traffic when he was hit by the car.
According to police, Chaisson was pronounced dead by the Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson at 3:55 p.m.
Harker Heights police say an accident report was made and no charges are expected to be filed. However, this is still an ongoing investigation by the Traffic Investigation Unit.
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- A woman died and a baby was hospitalized in critical condition following a Thursday morning crash on Long Island, Suffolk County officials said.
- According to police, the vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road 101 and collided with the mini bus traveling eastbound on Express Drive South at 7:35 a.m.
- The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, and a baby between 1-year-old and 18-months, also in the vehicle was hospitalized in critical condition.
A woman died and a baby was hospitalized in critical condition following a Thursday morning crash on Long Island, Suffolk County officials said.
According to police, a vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road 101 and collided with the mini school bus traveling eastbound on Express Drive South at 7:35 a.m.
The driver of the vehicle, a woman in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene, and a baby between 1-year-old and 18-months, also in the vehicle was transported to Long Island Community Hospital and then transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital where she is listed in critical condition.
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The 73-year-old driver of the bus and a passenger on the bus, a 61-year-old female, are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
No children were on the bus at the time of the crash.
Images from the scene showed the bus overturned on its side.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Open Streets ICT will hold the next event in the NoMar district on Sunday, May 7, from 12 – 4 p.m.
The event will run on 21st Street from the NoMar Market at Broadway to Woodland Park. One mile of 21st Street will be closed for biking, walking, running, live music and dancing, entertainment, food, art, yoga, and more.
There will be activity hubs, participating businesses, food, and street vendors.
The event is free and all Wichitans are invited to attend. For more on OpenStreetsICT, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/open-streets-ict-to-take-place-in-nomar-on-sunday/ | 2023-05-04T17:26:15 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/open-streets-ict-to-take-place-in-nomar-on-sunday/ |
The death of a homeless man who allegedly threatened passengers aboard a New York City subway and was later put into a chokehold by one of the riders has been deemed a homicide -- fueling even louder calls for criminal charges in the case.
Investigators had said they were waiting on the report to determine whether or not it was the chokehold that killed 30-year-old Jordan Neely at the Broadway-Lafayette station Monday afternoon. However, no charges have yet been filed against the 24-year-old passenger who put Neely in a headlock.
Some are now calling for justice for Neely, who was homeless and struggled with mental illness, and for the person who was initially hailed as a Good Samaritan to be arrested. A GoFundMe established by an aunt to pay funeral expenses raised thousands of dollars in a matter of minutes Thursday afternoon.
Protests are being scheduled across the city for Thursday and Friday, and Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she was glad the district attorney was investigating the case.
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"I'm really pleased that the district attorney is looking into this matter," Hochul said in remarks at an unrelated event. "As I said, there have to be consequences, and so we'll see how this unfolds - but his family deserves justice."
Hochul said the chokehold was a "very extreme response" to an outburst by Neely that she said was not violent.
Other officials equally called on the DA's office to do something, and quickly.
"The initial response by our legal system to this killing is disturbing and puts on display for the world the double standards that Black people and other people of color continue to face. There must be accountability for his killing, and a thorough investigation by the Manhattan district attorney that accounts for the facts and these realities is critical," NY City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said in a statement.
Jordan Neely Death Timeline
The NYPD said it was called to the NoHo station around 2:25 p.m. Monday after a report of a physical fight in a northbound F train.
Witnesses and law enforcement sources said Neely got on the train and started acting very aggressively toward other riders, threatening to harm them. Police sources told NBC New York that Neely told riders on the train that he wanted food, that he wasn't taking no for an answer, and that he would hurt anyone on the train.
"The man got on the subway car and began to say a somewhat aggressive speech, saying he was hungry, he was thirsty, that he didn't care about anything, he didn't care about going to jail, he didn't care that he gets a big life sentence," said Juan Alberto Vazquez, who was in the subway car and recording part of what happened afterward. "That 'It doesn't even matter if I died.'"
Vazquez said he was scared, and believes others on the train were as well. It was then that a 24-year-old rider came up behind Neely and put him in a chokehold, holding him on the ground. Two other men stood over them and also helped subdue him, video showed.
"If there was fear, the people who...were there where he separated everything, moved from their place. I stayed sitting in my place because it was a little further away, but obviously in those moments, well, one feels fear. One thinks he may be armed," Vazquez said.
He said that the chokehold lasted about 15 minutes as they waited for police to respond, and it was held even as the train stopped at the subway station and the doors opened. That's when Vazquez said most of the people who were inside the train car left, with a few exceptions, including the three who had been working to subdue Neely.
Neely was unconscious on the car floor when officers arrived, and died at the scene.
Vazquez said no one thought the man would die, even after he went limp.
"I think no one though he was in a risky situation because he was defending himself all the time, all the time he moved, he tried to remove his arm," said Vazquez. "Then when they had it on his side, he kept kicking, so we thought that's him defending himself."
One person in the video of the incident can be heard questioning whether Neely had been fatally injured, pointing out that defecation is a sign that he had died. Vazquez said he was conflicted over whether he thought the rider who subdued Neely went too far.
"It's difficult, it's a very big dilemma. And after two days, I still think it's complicated. It's difficult to judge," said Vazquez.
Calls for Jordan Neely Charges
The 24-year-old who delivered the chokehold was questioned and later released, the NYPD said. He has not yet been charged, and it was not clear if he would face charges.
Mayor Eric Adams did not initially weigh in on the matter, as a spokesperson said that "any loss of life is tragic. There's a lot we don't know about what happened here," adding that they were aware there were "serious mental health issues in play here."
In a TV interview later Wednesday, Adams said he would wait for investigators to decide.
"I was a former transit officer, and I responded to many jobs where you had a passenger assisting somewhat. So we can't blanketly say what a passenger should or shouldn't do in a situation like that," the mayor said.
"The way detectives have to look at this case is, what would a reasonable person do and what would a reasonable person be expected to do," said former NYPD Chief of Department Terry Monahan.
NBC New York has reached out to the 24-year-old multiple times, but he has declined to comment. Several reports stated that he is a former Marine — which a former NYC prosecutor said could hurt a self-defense claim.
"If he knew and was trained to use a chokehold, he would be no different than the training a police officer would get," said former Manhattan prosecutor Michael Bachner. "The argument is going to be that he acted in a way that he should have known could result in death."
Law enforcement sources with knowledge of the case said Neely had a lengthy criminal history, with charges including assault and disorderly conduct. But those who knew of him said Neely was a well-known Michael Jackson impersonator. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine noted he had seen Neely perform many times, and always made people smile. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/calls-for-charges-in-jordan-neely-case-grow-after-nyc-subway-chokehold-death/4303705/ | 2023-05-04T17:28:11 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/calls-for-charges-in-jordan-neely-case-grow-after-nyc-subway-chokehold-death/4303705/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – What if dogs and cats were like people, working and living amongst each other?
A new attraction is transporting visitors into that world with a unique immersive experience based off the Lonely Dog story, inspired by an artist with a unique imagination. It’s a story about an orphaned hound-turned-hero in a cat-eat-dog world.
Upon entering the building, you’ll walk through what looks like a mineshaft tunnel and into a theater room.
There are 35 projectors displaying scenes from a movie on the walls, columns and even the floor.
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“When you walk in, you can see different things from different angles and walk through them, getting a different perspective. It’s 35 projectors creating 35 different films within this space, all choreographed together to be one piece,” Lonely Dog Immersive Producer and Director Cliff Dew said.
Dew said Lonely Dog Immersive transports you into a world where dogs and cats are like people.
The story follows the journey of Arthur Snout, also known as Lonely Dog, living in a town divided. Through his love of music, he goes from orphaned hound to hero.
“It’s all about the haves and have nots, love and love lost, being a reluctant hero, running from conflict, confronting conflict and resolution at the end. This hound, Lonely Dog, with his music, is able to bring the two sides together and sort of let them realize the cats and hounds do have something in common and can live side-by-side happily,” Dew said.
Senior VP Rob Pearlman said the dog and cat characters are based off paintings by New Zealand artist Ivan Clarke.
“He is best known for his landscape paintings, but one day he was leaving on vacation and saw one of his dogs looking out the window at the family car as they pulled away and the image stuck in his mind. He sketched and developed an idea about a dog missing his owner,” Pearlman said.
That’s how Lonely Dog began. Clarke started creating images of dogs and cats with human-like mannerisms and partnered with a longtime friend to publish a book based on the characters.
Through Lonely Dog Immersive, you become part of the whimsical world.
The film in the theater plays a 30-minute show that features CGI animation, 2D animation, art, sketches and music
The attraction also includes an art gallery, fun station where kids and adults can sketch their own characters, selfie salon with whale pit based on the movie’s iconic underwater scenes and virtual reality lounge.
The building also includes a space for a nightclub with live music on select nights.
It took four years and nearly 200 people to bring the Lonely Dog vision to life at 4950 International Drive in Orlando.
The creators said the attraction is for kids and adults offering a new perspective when it comes to storytelling.
“This is the future of theater. People aren’t going to want to be sitting down in the chair, they want to move around, be involved and immerse themselves in it,” Dew said.
The Lonely Dog Immersive Experience opens to the public Saturday, May 6, in Orlando and is the only one of its kind. The creators are looking to expand Lonely Dog Immersive to other locations across the world.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday will present an award to an Orlando firefighter who rescued a Seminole County deputy from a fiery crash in March.
The Back to Blue award will be given to Orlando Fire Department Lt. Benjamin Wootson at 2:30 p.m. at the station, located at 78 W. Central Blvd.
According to fire officials, Wootson was off-duty driving his son to a soccer game on South Orange Boulevard near Sanford on March 25 when he witnessed a crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an SUV driven by Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Matthew Luxon had crossed the center line of South Orange Boulevard, traveled onto the southbound paved shoulder and slammed into a bridge.
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The vehicle burst into flames, according to troopers.
Wootson promptly drove to the scene, ensured his son was safe in the car and pulled Luxon out of the burning vehicle, a post from the Orlando Fire Department reads.
Moody will be joined by Wootson, Luxon, Orlando Fire Chief Charlie Salazar and Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma at the award presentation.
News 6 will stream the award presentation live in the media player above.
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...The National Weather Service in Boise ID has issued a Flood Watch
for the following rivers in Idaho...
Weiser River Near Weiser affecting Lower Treasure Valley ID and
Upper Weiser River zones.
For the Weiser River...near Weiser, flooding is possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Residents and those with interests near the river should monitor
rising water levels and be prepared for possible flood warnings.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 345 PM MDT.
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...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding is possible.
* WHERE...Weiser River Near Weiser.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor flooding of fields and agricultural
land near Weiser is possible. Water will begin backing up under
the Cove Road bridge into the slough and adjacent farmland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM MDT Thursday the stage was 8.0 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached late Friday evening.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
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One person died and another was "badly injured" in an overnight shooting in Eagle.
The shooting occurred at a home in the Banbury subdivision, near Chinden Boulevard and South Locust Grove Road, the Ada County Sheriff's Office said Thursday in a release.
Eagle Police responded to reports of shots fired inside the home just after midnight and arrived to find a 46-year-old man deceased and an adult woman badly injured, the release said. The woman was taken to a hospital and is being treated for "what appear to be life-threatening injuries," the release said.
The man and woman were known to each other, the sheriff's office said, and added that no one else was injured in the incident and there is no threat to the public. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/one-dead-after-shooting-in-eagle/article_828f73b2-ea93-11ed-9c2e-07463f314f0e.html | 2023-05-04T17:29:56 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/one-dead-after-shooting-in-eagle/article_828f73b2-ea93-11ed-9c2e-07463f314f0e.html |
BAINBRIDGE -- Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is committed to helping young, beginning, and small-scale producers by providing grants, support, outreach, training and education in order to help the next generation of farmers grow their farm businesses.
The Fresh from the Farm initiative gives grants each year to farmers who grow for or own qualifying produce stands. The program provides cash for grant recipients to enhance their operations or marketing and promotions, like buying ads or developing a website and social media presence. Grant winners also receive reusable shopping bags to give to customers.
Southwest Georgia Farm Credit is committed to helping young, beginning, and small-scale producers by providing grants, outreach, training, and education in order to help the next generation of farmers grow their farm businesses.
“We know how much people enjoy locally grown fruits and vegetables," Southwest Georgia Farm Credit CEO Paxton Poitevint said in a news release. "The Fresh from the Farm program provides an opportunity for us to collaborate with those farmers who sell locally grown produce at a farmers market or u-pick operations in the 21 counties of our association territory.
"We know that these markets are key in developing both local and regional food systems that in turn support the sustainability of our family farms.”
This year’s grant recipients include Blackbird Farm in Buena Vista; Carter’s Farm Fresh in Smithville; Cornwell Blueberry Farm in Americus; Lenny’s Market in Americus; Johnson’s Produce in Donalsonville; KGD Produce in Bainbridge; Randolph Collective in Cuthbert; Sprout Up Market in Albany; Good Hope Gardens in Jakin, and JoNina Farm in Ochlocknee.
Headquartered in Bainbridge, Southwest Georgia Farm Credit supports farmers and farm businesses, as well as rural property owners, providing safe, sound, dependable financing.
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Shoppers didn’t buy as many of Henrico County-based Hamilton Beach Brands’ appliances during the first quarter as they did the year before.
And when they did buy, they bought lower-cost items, the company said in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Retailers' moves to trim inventories also pressured results – Hamilton Beach is not the only firm that’s been hit because stores stocked up aggressively last year expecting a sales boom as pandemic concerns eased and have since cut orders to vendors in order to keep inventory costs down.
The result was a 12.4% drop in revenue, to $128.3 million, and a swing into the red, with a loss of $4.8 million versus last year’s $7.2 million profit.
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Hamilton Beach calculated that a drop in the number of items it sold and the fact that consumers favored its less expensive products account for $22.3 million of lost revenue.
That was only partly offset by price increases on its products, which meant it took in $4.3 million more on the products it sold than it would have last year.
Hamilton Beach designs and markets branded small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, fast food chains, bars, and hotels.
Most of the company’s revenue and operating profit typically occurs in the second half of the calendar year when sales of products to retailers and consumers rise during the fall holiday-selling season. | https://richmond.com/business/local/hamilton-beach-appliance-sales-take-hit-in-the-1st-quarter/article_27d2169a-e9f9-11ed-928a-5f9e73530b0e.html | 2023-05-04T17:31:42 | 0 | https://richmond.com/business/local/hamilton-beach-appliance-sales-take-hit-in-the-1st-quarter/article_27d2169a-e9f9-11ed-928a-5f9e73530b0e.html |
POSEY COUNTY, Ind. — The Indiana State Board of Animal Health reported presumptive-positive bird flu cases from a small flock in southern Indiana.
On May 3, birds from a small flock on Posey County tested presumptive-positive for the H5 avian influenza virus at the Indiana Animal Disease Laboratory.
Officials are now forwarding the samples to the United States Department of Agriculture laboratory for confirmation, with the results expected in the next few days.
The incident was reported after what the Board of Animal Health described as a "significant death loss."
Officials said the flock is not engaged in commerce — selling birds or eggs — so the presumptive-positive case does not negatively impact Indiana's highly pathogenic avian influenza-free status on April 19.
The Board of Animal Health said there are no commercial poultry flocks within 10 kilometers of where the presumptive-positive cases happened.
Posey County is roughly 200 miles southwest of downtown Indianapolis.
Officials confirmed the first bird flu case in Indiana — and the nation — in February 2022 in a Dubois County turkey flock.
To date, Indiana has had 10 commercial poultry flocks (ducks and turkeys) and six small/hobby flocks (mixed species) test positive for bird flu.
Bird flu is spread to poultry by droppings from wild birds, especially geese and ducks, which makes it especially difficult to contain and control.
To mitigate the danger, experts say be careful not to track the pathogen onto your property and into the coop.
"Since it's from droppings, you could literally step in it somewhere else and walk it onto your property. That's one of the reasons we recommend you have a special set of shoes and just keep them right there and put them on before you go into the chicken yard or the barn area," said Denise Derrer-Spears, spokesperson with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. "Have that special set of shoes or boots and clean and disinfect them."
Also, keep chickens away from retention ponds or streams, to limit contact with wild birds and call the vet if you notice any sign of sickness. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bird-flu-indiana-2023-posey-county/531-417dd9dd-1eeb-49d9-960f-d8577c0908fb | 2023-05-04T17:33:27 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/bird-flu-indiana-2023-posey-county/531-417dd9dd-1eeb-49d9-960f-d8577c0908fb |
PHOENIX — Someone in Arizona just won a nice chuck of change thanks to the lottery.
A winning $50,000 Powerball ticket was just sold in Ahwatukee for Wednesday's drawing, officials said.
The ticket was reportedly bought at a Quiktrip near 40th Street and the Loop 202. Officials said the winning ticket matched four out of five numbers with the Powerball.
Here are the winning numbers: 21, 26, 30, 45, 47, Powerball: 23 (Power Play 3x)
If you bought any tickets lately, check your numbers!
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EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — The El Dorado County Fire Protection District said Thursday that a body was found after a fiery crash on Highway 50 near Placerville.
The crash happened just before midnight Wednesday on eastbound Highway 50 across from Mountain View Mobile Manor on Newtown Road near Placerville.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a car on fire. While putting out the fire, crews found a body inside the car but the person has not been identified.
California Highway Patrol Placerville is investigating the single-vehicle crash. The El Dorado County Sheriff's coroner is working to identify the person who died.
It is unclear how the crash happened.
Watch more on ABC10 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/el-dorado-county-crash-fire-highway50-newton/103-67954117-8a20-47e0-863d-a8773cd31e38 | 2023-05-04T17:44:29 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/el-dorado-county-crash-fire-highway50-newton/103-67954117-8a20-47e0-863d-a8773cd31e38 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento Police Department is responding to reports of a shooting near downtown.
Officers are heading to the 600 block of 17th Street for a possible shooting.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more details are released.
Watch more on ABC10 | Davis Stabbings Update: Person detained in Davis after series of stabbings | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-shooting-downtown/103-9623d7c8-38fb-4075-a521-033dfe3d615b | 2023-05-04T17:44:35 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-police-shooting-downtown/103-9623d7c8-38fb-4075-a521-033dfe3d615b |
Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Tuesday: Went 0 for 4 but drew a first-inning walk and came around to score the first run in a 5-1 win in a series opener at St. Louis. He batted second as the designated hitter.
Wednesday: Hit a one-out, tie-breaking solo home run in the top of the ninth inning to help the Angels beat the Cardinals 6-4. Batting second and playing center field, he went 1 for 4 and scored twice.
Thursday: Jack Flaherty (2-3, 3.94 ERA) is scheduled to start the 1:15 p.m. series finale for the Cardinals. Trout has never faced him.
Stats: Trout is hitting .296 (34 for 115) with eight home runs, 19 RBIs and 23 runs scored in 29 games. He has walked 15 times and struck out 37 times. His on-base percentage is .388, his OPS .971. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-hr-in-9th-helps-angels-beat-cardinals/article_47a59b48-e9e7-11ed-a80c-87b3a3b0c2c6.html | 2023-05-04T17:48:36 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-hr-in-9th-helps-angels-beat-cardinals/article_47a59b48-e9e7-11ed-a80c-87b3a3b0c2c6.html |
KDAF (DALLAS) — Summer is almost here and that means hot summer days, long cooler nights, and music that hits just right.
Texas is becoming a mecca for music lovers and this year the festival lineups are in and worth being in the hot temperatures. From hip-hop to country music we have found some festivals that will surely make you move your feet.
Here is a list of festivals to watch out for:
Where will you be this Summer? Hopefully this list will give you some ideas to think about. | https://cw33.com/news/local/check-out-these-5-texas-music-festivals-happening-this-summer/ | 2023-05-04T17:56:38 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/check-out-these-5-texas-music-festivals-happening-this-summer/ |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Facebook has rolled out new improvements to Meta Avatars including new avatar customizations, body shapes, and hair texture.
“More details will help your avatar stand out from the rest. We’re continuing to make your avatar look better in smaller and subtler ways as well because those details help your personality shine through… You’ll see these changes when you use your avatar outside of virtual reality (VR),” Meta officials said.
Not only are their new body shape features but there are also new hair and clothing features being unveiled. With the introduction of the Avatar Store last year, Facebook had been partnering with a bunch of designer brands.
Now Pume is next to enter the Metaverse. Not only has clothing gotten an upgrade, but also hair as well.
“Sparing you the nitty-gritty technical breakdown, we’ve added additional detail and realism to both hair and clothing — meaning whether you’re rocking a clean fade and suit or bedhead and sweats, your avatar should pop a little better than before,” Meta said. | https://cw33.com/news/local/texans-now-can-alternate-their-avatar-face-and-body-using-facebooks-new-body-positive-feature/ | 2023-05-04T17:56:44 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/texans-now-can-alternate-their-avatar-face-and-body-using-facebooks-new-body-positive-feature/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—From children, homes, and everyday expenses, a family can rack up a hefty bill, but location can also affect that.
The cost of living in each area can affect the family budget significantly. For example, housing prices can vary greatly from city to city, and this can impact the amount of money a family needs to budget for housing.
Online marketplace, LendEDU selected the best ten cities to start a family and DFW dominated the list.
LendEDU said “Using our unique scoring system, we have put together a ranking of the best 300 cities to start a family. Each city was scored on four parameters that were equally weighted in the final overall ranking. Education was scored on a 1 to 10 scale based on results from the test scores of each city’s education system, 10 being the best possible score”.
Frisco takes the top spot, LendEDU said “Frisco has become a popular bedroom community for professionals working in the Dallas-Fort Worth area”.
The TOP 10 Best Cities to Start a Family:
- Frisco, Texas
- McKinney, Texas
- Round Rock, Texas
- Olathe, Kansas
- Plano, Texas
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Cary, North Carolina
- Naperville, Illinois
- Centennial, Colorado
- Carrollton, Texas | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-cities-were-ranked-the-best-place-to-start-a-family-4-cities-near-dallas/ | 2023-05-04T17:56:50 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/these-cities-were-ranked-the-best-place-to-start-a-family-4-cities-near-dallas/ |
Alex Murdaugh trial: Tour of historic Colleton County Courthouse a true crime destination
Want to take a tour of the Colleton County Courthouse, where disgraced father and lawyer Alex Murdaugh was convicted of two grisly murders and condemned to spend the rest of his natural life behind bars?
Want to sit where Alex sat in front of TV cameras, or perhaps take presiding Judge Clifton's Newman's spot on the bench and grip the gavel?
Feel the need to stretch out and nap in Murdaugh's holding cell?
Or visit the jury's chambers, where his fate was decided in less than three hours?
It can all be arranged, and it won't cost you any more than your time and gas money.
The Colleton County Clerk of Court's Office is now offering free tours of the Colleton County Courthouse at 101 Hampton Street, Walterboro, the historic South Carolina courthouse that hosted the six-week trial of convicted murderer and accused fraudster Murdaugh.
The marathon trial of Murdaugh, who is facing 104 other criminal charges and a dozen lawsuits after a decade-long, multi-county financial and drug-related crime spree that ended in the bloodshed of his own wife and son, brought international press coverage.
The trial attracted journalists, authors, documentary producers, class field trips and curious gawkers from around the world. During the dramatic, often intense legal proceedings, which were followed on national TV and other media by mobs of almost cult-like true crime fans, stars emerged and certain key players, such as Judge Newman, prosecutor Creighton Waters, and star witness Dr. Kenny Kinsey, have emerged as folk heroes.
Even after the trial ended March 3, tourists, some wearing "Bring the Jury" hats in honor of Newman, have journeyed to this mecca of southern malfeasance and malpractice, to snap photos outside the historic S.C. Lowcountry courthouse (built 1822), so Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill decided to invite them in and give them a tour.
The trial really put Walterboro on the "true crime map," said Hill.
"As early as the Monday after the trial, people were outside taking pictures, so we decided to offer them a tour," she added. "People have really found out where Walterboro, South Carolina is."
During the tours visitors can see more than just the courtroom. They can visit the judge's chambers, jury room, the holding cell where Alex waited during breaks of the trial. They can enter the sally port where the Colleton County Detention Center delivered a shackled Murdaugh for court every day, then walk through the gated area into the cells. Guests can sit where Murdaugh sat, take the witness stand, plop down in the jury section, or even take Judge Newman's seat and bang the gavel.
"They like to see where his granddaddy Buster's picture is on the wall," said Hill. "They like to sit where Alex sat, and we have even had someone (a middle-aged woman) who stretched out and laid down on the defense table where Alex and his lawyers sat."
The tours are conducted by bailiffs and security personnel who know the courthouse inside and out, and along the way Hill, who often entertained the crowd with quips and brief historical tidbits during breaks of the trial, tries to greet each group.
The courthouse currently sees about ten groups per day. The staff start keeping a visitor's log on March 9, and since then there have been roughly 220 visitors, from California to Rhode Island, and even from out of the country.
No reservations are required ― visitors can just show up at the door during normal business hours ― but visitors are welcome to email in advance Hill at rhill@colletoncounty.org. Courthouse security rules still apply.
The tours are free, but any donations are welcome. Because the courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places, structural elements such as windows have to be maintained to meet certain standards, and any donation proceeds will be used for the proper historic upkeep of the building.
Hampton County Guardian Editor Michael DeWitt, the Greenville News and USA TODAY Network will continue to follow the ongoing criminal and civil cases surrounding the Murdaugh crime saga. Follow DeWitt on Twitter at @mmdewittjr and support his local and national journalism with a digital subscription. | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/bmw/2023/05/04/alex-murdaugh-trial-tour-colleton-courthouse-a-true-crime-destination-updates-sc/70183316007/ | 2023-05-04T18:00:33 | 1 | https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/south-carolina/bmw/2023/05/04/alex-murdaugh-trial-tour-colleton-courthouse-a-true-crime-destination-updates-sc/70183316007/ |
NORMAL — Todd McLoda was named interim dean of the College of Education at Illinois State University by Acting Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost Ani Yazedijan.
He will begin his two-year appointment July 1, according to a news release. He replaces Francis Godwyll, who will return as a faculty member.
McLoda currently is dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and also serves as a professor.
He started at ISU in 2000 as a faculty member and director of the athletic training program in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation.
He was also an associate dean/senior associate dean of CAST from 2009 to 2016. He began his appointment as dean for the college in 2017.
In fall 2022, he said he would be returning to faculty.
Award-winning actress Jane Lynch, a 1982 graduate of Illinois State University, reflects on her college memories during a news conference on campus April 18.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
CLAY JACKSON, THE PANTAGRAPH
University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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University of Northern Iowa at Illinois State softball.
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BLOOMINGTON — Bloomington Parks & Recreation will host a free family day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at Tipton Park's North Pavilion.
Local businesses and organizations will be at the event and provide activities and games for attendees.
Vendors include Miller Park Zoo, Infinity Martial Arts, Dust to Glory Fitness, Iron Coyote Challenge Park, BCAI Cultural Arts and Humanities, Boss Girl A-Z + Bro's, Heartland Heard Start, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington Police and Fire Departments, Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal, Twin City Amateur Astronomers Club, Midstate Reading Council, Redbird Esports, The Next Step Dance Studio, Carle Health & Fitness Center, All About Fun Inflatables and more.
The park is at 2201 Stone Mountain Blvd. in Bloomington.
Visit BloomingtonParks.org or call 309-434-2260 for more information.
How are you celebrating Mother's Day? The Pantagraph caught up with some Central Illinois moms to find out.
Bloomington plants Arbor Day tree at Sheridan Elementary
'THE GIVING TREE'
Fourth grader Aliciah May gives a readers theater presentation of "The Giving Tree" on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe gives the official Arbor Day Proclamation on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Fourth graders help plant a tree on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Fourth graders Christian Nobles, left, and Aliciah May give a readers theater presentation of "The Giving Tree" on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington. The City of Bloomington’s Beautification Committee chose Sheridan as the recipient of its annual Arbor Day tree and held a planting ceremony there on Friday.
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Fourth graders help plant a tree on Friday at Sheridan Elementary School in Bloomington.
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Phoenix detectives investigating deadly stabbing near 48th and Washington streets
Phoenix homicide detectives are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened near 48th and Washington streets on Wednesday morning.
Around 10:19 a.m., Phoenix police responded to calls about a stabbing. When officers got to the scene, they found an adult man with a stab wound. Police said fire personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene.
Officers began searching the area using K-9 and air units, however, no suspects were found.
Detectives took over the investigation and learned that the man who was stabbed and a suspect were in a fight with edged weapons before the stabbing. Police said the suspect left the area prior to police arriving and is believed to have cuts himself. Neither the man stabbed or the suspect were identified by police.
If anyone has information that can lead to an arrest in this case, they are asked to call into Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO and may be eligible for a cash reward. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/04/man-stabbed-to-death-near-48th-and-washington-streets-in-phoenix/70183688007/ | 2023-05-04T18:07:21 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/04/man-stabbed-to-death-near-48th-and-washington-streets-in-phoenix/70183688007/ |
2 men arrested after deadly west Phoenix stabbing
Two men have been arrested in connection with an early Wednesday morning fatal stabbing in west Phoenix.
Trevion Wright, 19, is charged on suspicion of the murder of Leevatoh Keetso, 27, and assault, according to Phoenix police and Maricopa County jail records. Taylor Gordon, 26, is charged on suspicion of tampering with physical evidence, according to police and jail records.
Just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, officers responding to an injured person call in a neighborhood near 52nd Avenue and Baseline Road found Keetso lying on the sidewalk with a stab wound, according to police. Phoenix fire personnel took Keetso to a hospital where he died, police said.
Officers located security videos featuring two men carrying Keetso away from a nearby house. A search warrant was served and five people inside the home were detained, police detailed. Detectives identified Wright as the murder suspect, according to police. Gordon was identified as the other person carrying Keetso from the scene and he too was arrested, police said.
Wright is being held on a $1,000,300 bond and Gordon is being held on a $50,000 bond, jail records show. Both men have court appearances scheduled for next Wednesday, according to jail records. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/04/men-arrested-west-phoenix-stabbing-murder/70183483007/ | 2023-05-04T18:07:23 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/04/men-arrested-west-phoenix-stabbing-murder/70183483007/ |
Frederica man dies after speeding into a set of trees, police said
A 40-year-old man died Wednesday evening after crashing his car into a set of trees near Frederica, Delaware State Police said.
The Frederica man has not been identified by police pending family notification.
The man was driving a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis south on Jackson Street in the town limits of Frederica at a high rate of speed, police said.
The man did not slow down his car as he reached the southern end of Jackson Street, which police said is blocked by a row of trees.
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The Mercury drove off Jackson Street, striking a set of trees.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Delaware State Police continues to investigate this incident and asks anyone who witnessed this crash to contact investigators at (302) 698-8451. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) 847-3333.
More:Man arrested for huffing air duster spray, exposing himself at Bear Lowe's on Tuesday
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SHENANDOAH, Pa. — Fire crews responded to a house in Schuylkill County early Thursday morning.
Flames broke out just after midnight at the place on South Emrick and East New York Streets in Shenandoah.
Fire officials say it started in the attic. Crews were able to put the fire out quickly. It did not spread to the rest of the building.
Investigators say the house is vacant.
There is no word on what caused the fire.
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — The owner of a salon in Schuylkill County has been charged with sex crimes.
Troopers say Leonard Serrani of Auburn sexually assaulted five clients while they were getting waxing services at his business, ProSkin Brazilian & Body Waxing Salon near Schuylkill Haven.
Investigators said the assaults happened between May 2018 and December 2022.
Serrani faces six counts of aggravated indecent assault and six counts of indecent assault.
He was arraigned and released on $100,000 unsecured bail. He also had to hand over his passport.
State police ask any other victims to call them at 570-754 4600.
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Alpena man charged after leaving bag of cocaine at self-checkout kiosk
A northern Michigan man accused of dropping a baggie of cocaine at a store's check-out kiosk has been charged, officials said.
Robert James Gerald Centala, 59, of Alpena, was arraigned this week in Alpena's 88th District Court on a charge of possessing cocaine, less than 25 grams, according to Michigan State Police. A magistrate set his bond at $2,500 and scheduled his next court appearance for May 23.
If convicted, he faces up to four years in prison or a $25,000 fine or both.
State police said the charges stem from an incident that happened at about 5:20 p.m. on April 2, 2023, at a Walmart store on M-32 in Alpena Township.
A trooper from the Alpena Post was called to the store to investigate after a plastic bag containing a white powder was found at a self-checkout kiosk. Investigators later tested the powder in the bag and confirmed it was cocaine.
Detectives reviewed video captured by the store's security system and saw Centala at the checkout attempting to make a purchase. The same bag of powder is seen falling onto the register from Centala's pocket when he retrieves his wallet.
Police said it appears Centala never realizes he dropped the bag and leaves the store with his purchases.
The next day, authorities interviewed Centala at his home. They submitted a report to the Alpena CountyProsecutor’s Office and warrant was issued.
Police notified Centala about the warrant and he turned himself in to authorities at the Alpena County Jail on Tuesday.
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Man gets 15-25 years in 2017 murder of Egypt Covington
A man who pleaded guilty in the 2017 murder of Egypt Covington was sentenced Thursday to 15-25 years in prison but not before asking for forgiveness from the victim's family.
Shane Lamar Evans of Sumpter Township was sentenced by Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Wanda Evans. The judge also gave him credit for serving 869 days in jail.
"There are no words that this court can say to the family to make it feel better," the judge said during the emotional hearing. "But I have to hope that the Covington family can find some peace ... in spite of what has happened. The court can only hope the family finds some way to move on in spite of this horrendous loss that you all have suffered."
Before receiving his sentence, Evans apologized to Covington's family and asked for their forgiveness.
"I hurt you all and I'm so sorry for what happened," he said in court Thursday. "I don't know what to say. I pray for your forgiveness but I understand if you don't forgive me, but I'm truly sorry."
Members of Covington's family also spoke before the sentence was handed down.
Chuck Covington, Egypt's father, blasted the defendant for not coming forward and taking responsibility for his daughter's killing sooner. He also thanked the police for finding and catching the suspects.
"At the last minute, he took a plea deal," he said. "That plea deal was for Egypt, it wasn't for justice, it wasn't for our family. That plea deal was just for him."
He went on to say that Evans "deserves nothing less than the maximum sentence allowed for my daughter, for my family."
D’Wayne Turner, Egypt Covington's brother, also spoke before Evans' sentencing.
"(Egypt) was my sister and she meant the world to my family as you can see," he said. "But not only was our family harmed, so was our community. My sister meant more to society than anyone I've ever known. The defendant deserves the maximum."
Evans is one of three men charged in Covington's murder. Last month, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, according to records.
The other two men accused in her killing are Shandon Ray Groom and Timothy Moore, both of Toledo. Moore was arrested in November 2020, while the other two were taken into custody in December 2020.
Groom has been charged with murder and using a firearm during a felony. Moore has been charged with murder, first-degree home invasion and using a firearm during a felony. Their trial is scheduled to begin on July 24, 2023, according to court records.
Covington, 27, was found June 23, 2017, bound and shot to death in her home on Hull Road in Van Buren Township. She was a singer and worked as an account manager for a wine and beer distributor. She was last seen alive the day before her body was discovered.
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HOUSTON — Passengers leaving Houston's Bush Intercontinental Aiport to head to Atlanta Wednesday weren't the only ones ready for vacation.
Hoping to catch a Delta flight out of the Bayou City was a group of bees that were found hanging on one of the wings of the aircraft.
And we're not talking just a dozen or so bees. A picture from Twitter user Anjali Enjeti shows a swarm of hundreds of bees that found shelter on the wing of the aircraft.
Through Twitter, Enjeti described how the airline announced it was getting a beekeeper to remove the bees but later the captain said the beekeeper was not allowed to touch the plane and pest control was not allowed to spray them off either.
After exhausting other bee-removal options and delaying the flight for about three hours, the airline said it was finally able to safely shake the bees loose by using some ground equipment.
Delta said "bee-lieve it or not," this kind of swarming of bees upon an aircraft is rare, but not unheard of.
"I've taken bee swarms off of tugboats, airplanes, concrete walls," said Mike Sexton, AKA The Bee Man.
He said during this time of year, bee swarms are more active.
"They usually start in the south and they move towards the north," Sexton said.
As the bees get tired along the way, they take a rest, which could be what happened on the plane's wing.
“Whenever bee swarms start, they’re going to gorge themselves with a bunch of honey and the old queen is going to take off with a bunch of workers so they're not going to eat again until they actually get to a new home, so in the meantime they rest and conserve their energy, so they land on anything,” Sexton said.
Over in Sugar Land, beehives were actually built at Sugar Land Regional Airport's undeveloped property after bees spent years using the airport as its residence.
The airport decided not to get rid of the bees in an effort to make a positive impact on the community and environment.
Each hive at the Sugar Land Regional Airport will house nearly 40,000 bees and pollinate around three to five acres of land, the city said. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/delta-airplane-bees-houston/285-eebd12f2-7d52-4f1a-983d-95cd5138ff1b | 2023-05-04T18:18:03 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/delta-airplane-bees-houston/285-eebd12f2-7d52-4f1a-983d-95cd5138ff1b |
SPENCER, Iowa — Opponents of planned liquid carbon dioxide pipelines in the Midwest won a victory when an Iowa judge ruled that a state law that gives surveyors the right to enter private property is unconstitutional.
In his ruling Wednesday, District Judge John Sandy denied a pipeline company's request for an injunction that would allow survey crews access to Martin's Koenig's farmland near Sioux Rapids in northwest Iowa.
Sandy said a law giving crews that access violated the state constitution because it doesn't provide just compensation for damages to landowners in exchange for the loss of their right to deny entry to their land, according to the Sioux City Journal.
Pipeline company Navigator CO2 Ventures said it will appeal the ruling, arguing it deviated from decisions in similar cases in other states.
Attorney Brian Jorde, who is representing Koenig, welcomed the ruling, calling it “a good day for anyone who cares about property rights.”
Jorde, of Omaha, Nebraska, also represents another property owner in western Iowa who has made a similar claim against Navigator. A ruling in that case is expected soon.
Navigator's planned pipeline would cut through five states — Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota — and carry carbon dioxide from ethanol and fertilizer processors to a site in Illinois. The gas would be converted to liquid form and sent under high pressure to a site where it would be pumped thousands of feet beneath the surface.
The pipeline is one of three proposed in Iowa, and similar projects are planned in other Midwest states. Interest in the pipelines has grown because of lucrative federal tax credits and the hopes that capturing the carbon dioxide produced when creating ethanol will make the fuel additive more marketable in states with more strict air quality standards.
Although the pipelines would capture carbon dioxide that otherwise would be released into the atmosphere, many environmental groups have opposed such projects. They question the safety of the pipelines and argue the nation should focus on renewable energy sources and break completely from fossil fuels. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/co2-navigator-ventures-pipeline-iowa-property-eminent-domain-judge-ruling-updates/524-bc94ced2-f402-4e1a-88fb-f619bbf8acd1 | 2023-05-04T18:20:41 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/co2-navigator-ventures-pipeline-iowa-property-eminent-domain-judge-ruling-updates/524-bc94ced2-f402-4e1a-88fb-f619bbf8acd1 |
PELLA, Iowa — The city of Pella is celebrating its yearly celebration of Dutch culture as visitors flock to the Tulip Time Festival.
With a picturesque windmill, more than 300,000 blooming tulips and townspeople dressed in traditional Dutch attire, the three-day event (May 4-6, 2023) gives attendees plenty to check out.
Interested in experiencing the tulips for yourself? Here's what you need to know.
How much do tickets for Tulip Time cost?
The Tulip Time Festival is completely free to attend.
But there are tours and excursions available that can run you up to $20 per adult and $15 per child.
If you want to take a tour around the city on a wagon, explore the windmill and village in-depth or take a walk through the Pella Historical Society and Museum, you can buy tickets online.
When is Tulip Time this year?
This year, the event runs from Thursday, May 4 to Saturday, May 6.
Events vary by day, but the town will be bustling with life as early as 7 a.m. and as late as 9 p.m. over the course of the festival.
A full schedule of events and locations is available on Pella's Tulip Time website.
What can I expect when I arrive?
Aside from tulips, Pella's streets are sure to be chock full of food stalls offering Dutch food — like Dutch letters and uitsmijer — and familiar festival favorites, like walking tacos, lemonade shakeups and more.
A full list of vendors is available here.
There are also craft booths, twice-daily parades featuring the renowned Pella Dutch Marching Band and plenty of other free entertainment options throughout the festival.
For a full list of pop-up performances as well as the nightly Feesthouden show's schedule, check out the full Tulip Time Schedule.
Where can I park?
There is limited parking in downtown Pella, but there are plenty of other options for those willing to spend a few dollars.
Paid lots, with shuttle costs factored in:
- 1417 Washington Street; Delta Building A is $10 per vehicle, available Friday and Saturday
- 300 Eagle Lane; Pella Christian High School is $10 per vehicle, available Saturday only
First-come, first-served basis parking lots:
- Open Bible Church; 837 Washington Street is $10 per day
- Calvary Church; 408 Maple Street is free and has a downtown shuttle
- First Reformed Church; 605 Broadway Street is $15 per day
For those needing handicapped spaces, the Pella Public Library parking lot has limited spaces available.
More information on road closures and non-parking shuttles is available here.
What will the weather be like?
Though it varies day to day, the Local 5 weather team predicts temperatures across central Iowa will stay in the 60s and 70s, with scattered storm chances sweeping in late Thursday and a potential warm-up predicted for the weekend.
Make sure to check out Local 5's most up-to-date forecast and interactive radar before you head out. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/pella-tulip-time-2023-parking-directions-parade-festival-weather/524-87281cba-cf5f-42d5-9724-4a67705f523e | 2023-05-04T18:20:41 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/pella-tulip-time-2023-parking-directions-parade-festival-weather/524-87281cba-cf5f-42d5-9724-4a67705f523e |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — "Keep Big Bend Wild" will be hosting two community meetings in May to discuss the proposal protecting the wild lands of Big Bend National Park.
The meetings will take place on May 17 at the Oasis Lodge Community Room at Far Flung Outdoor Center, and May 18 at the Alpine Public Library Community Room. Both meetings will start at 7:00 p.m.
For more information about the meetings and the topic, people can visit www.keepbigbendwild.org. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/keep-big-bend-wild-to-hold-multiple-community-meetings-in-may/513-b8beb8ad-011a-48ed-a4f8-1ae903ba04b8 | 2023-05-04T18:27:32 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/keep-big-bend-wild-to-hold-multiple-community-meetings-in-may/513-b8beb8ad-011a-48ed-a4f8-1ae903ba04b8 |
TOWANDA, Kan. (KSNW) – USD 275 Circle Public Schools dismissed class Thursday at 12:15 p.m. due to a water main break.
The district said classes a the elementary and high school were called off. In addition, the track meet at the high school has been postponed until Monday. Practices are also canceled.
The City of Towanda said the break occurred in the Rainbow Ct. area. The city hasn’t provided further information. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/towanda-schools-dismiss-early-due-to-water-main-break/ | 2023-05-04T18:28:09 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/towanda-schools-dismiss-early-due-to-water-main-break/ |
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A Riverside High School teacher’s aide has been charged after it was discovered that she had a sexual relationship with a student.
On Wednesday, the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office announced charges against Michelle Jacoby, 27. She has been charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to the BCPO.
Jacoby was arrested Tuesday night and released the following day after an appearance in Superior Court, officials said.
The prosecutor’s office received information on Tuesday that a male student had disclosed that he was involved in a sexual relationship with Jacoby, that has since ended, to a teacher.
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An investigation revealed that the relationship took place over a two-year period and involved multiple encounters that took place at Jacoby’s home beginning when the student was a freshman, according to officials.
Jacoby, of Riverside, who also served as the Riverside High School marching band director, has been suspended, according to the Riverside Superintendent Michael Adams.
Authorities are withholding the student’s age and other details to protect their identity.
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“The safety of our students and staff is absolutely paramount,” Adams said in a statement to the school community. “Therefore, I want to assure you that based on the information shared with me regarding this specific allegation from a few years ago, there is no current safety concern for our staff or students. The School District will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities regarding this situation and will continue to provide the appropriate support/training for our staff and students.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/nj-teachers-aide-charged-for-having-sexual-relationship-with-student-for-years/3559770/ | 2023-05-04T18:29:09 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/nj-teachers-aide-charged-for-having-sexual-relationship-with-student-for-years/3559770/ |
Police have charged the man arrested for an April shooting on Mechanicsville Turnpike with murder.
Officers were in the Whitcomb Court neighborhood on April 18 pursuing a suspect in a separate incident when they received a tip from community members that Roderick Bugg, 34, was in a nearby residence.
Bugg, suspected in the April 9 killing of Patrick Jenkins, surrendered without incident and was held on charges related to the shooting. Those charges have been upgraded to murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Anyone with further information about this homicide is asked to call Detective Neifeld of the Major Crimes unit at (804) 646-3246 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at (804) 780-1000. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/richmond-police-roderick-bugg-mechanicsville-turnpike-shooting/article_f42d3954-ea9e-11ed-baf3-bb3ec2e125b1.html | 2023-05-04T18:31:17 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/richmond-police-roderick-bugg-mechanicsville-turnpike-shooting/article_f42d3954-ea9e-11ed-baf3-bb3ec2e125b1.html |
A 37-year-old Pleasant Prairie man is facing criminal charges after allegedly injuring, threatening and attempting to sexually assault a woman inside his apartment earlier this week.
Daniel J. Zager was charged Thursday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with felonies of attempted third degree sexual assault, substantial battery, intimidation of a victim and false imprisonment.
Zager remains in custody and his initial appearance at Intake Court was set for Thursday afternoon.
According to the criminal complaint:
Early Wednesday morning a Pleasant Prairie Police officer was dispatched to make contact with an adult female who wished to report that she was assaulted by Zager inside his apartment in the 6800 block of 91st Street.
The woman reportedly said she was at Zager's apartment on May 1 and at some point Zager accessed her cellphone and saw text messages that caused him to become upset.
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Zager then reportedly pushed the woman onto a couch and attempted to assault her. The woman reportedly told police she pushed Zager off he took her phone and eyeglasses and threatened to kill her if she called for help.
Zager then, according to the complaint, injured the woman after she barricaded herself in a bathroom and struck her.
The woman reportedly advised that Zager then used a pair of silver handcuffs and handcuffed her to the stove for several hours to prevent her from calling for help.
The woman was later able to obtain medical treatment for throbbing pain in her head and hands, according to the complaint, and was diagnosed with a fractured left orbital bone, contusions to the face and hand and underwent a general head injury/concussion protocol.
The woman reportedly told police there had been prior violent incidents with Zager in Illinois that were reported to law enforcement there.
Mugshots: Kenosha County criminal complaints from April 27-28
Eric Beach
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Eric Beach, 31, of Chicago, Illinois, faces charges of retail theft (intentionally conceal between $500-$5,000).
Robert Ray Daniels
Robert Ray Daniels, 53, of Pleasant Prairie, faces charges of bail jumping, disorderly conduct, and battery.
Paul Daniel Herrick
Paul Daniel Herrick, 52, of Kenosha, faces charges of possession of cocaine (2nd+), possession of drug paraphernalia, bail jumping, and retail theft (intentionally take less than or equal to $500).
Sedale Lebron Kimbrough
Sedale Lebron Kimbrough, 33, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole.
Jesus Emmanuel Reza
Jesus Emmanuel Reza, 23, of Zion, Illinois, faces charges of possession with intent to deliver THC (less than 200 grams or less than 4 plants), possession of drug paraphernalia.
Clay Evans Thomas Jr.
Clay Evans Thomas Jr., 45, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole, resisting or obstructing an officer, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (2nd offense).
Pearl Salina Tia
Pearl Salina Tia, 50, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole.
Jontrell T. White
Jontrell T. White, 19, of Kenosha, faces charges of probation and parole.
Junior Lamaredward Williams-Holmes
Junior Lamaredward Williams-Holmes, 40, of Stevens Point, faces charges of probation and parole, false imprisonment, battery, and disorderly conduct. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pleasant-prairie-man-charged-after-alleged-attack-on-woman/article_57c1cfd4-ea9a-11ed-a8ae-1b3aacd95cc3.html | 2023-05-04T18:32:27 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/pleasant-prairie-man-charged-after-alleged-attack-on-woman/article_57c1cfd4-ea9a-11ed-a8ae-1b3aacd95cc3.html |
Terry Michel, the dog owner who confessed to killing his dogs in Franklin County, appeared in court Thursday for a preliminary hearing.
Michel pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors of improperly disposing of the dogs, and faces a $250 fine for each.
Two felonies for animal cruelty and a misdemeanor charge of filing a false police report are headed to a grand jury. At this time, a date has not been set. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/franklin-county-dog-owner-who-confessed-to-killing-dogs-appears-in-court-for-preliminary-hearing/ | 2023-05-04T18:32:30 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/franklin-county-dog-owner-who-confessed-to-killing-dogs-appears-in-court-for-preliminary-hearing/ |
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A pair of 16-year-old Montgomery County students wanted for an alleged robbery were caught in possession of a ghost gun and fentanyl.
It all started April 28, when police say the two robbed another teen at a Gaithersburg McDonald's on Georgia Avenue.
The suspects reportedly demanded the victim's shoes, and punched him in the face when he refused.
Both fled the scene in a Honda SUV with the stolen shoes.
Police later spotted the suspects leaving John F. Kennedy High School in the same vehicle.
When officers pulled them over, they recovered the shoes, a non-traceable gun, and what is being described as "a large quantity" of fentanyl pills.
One suspect was later released to her mother, while the second suspect was charged as an adult. Their names have not been released. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-montgomery-county-teen-robbery-suspects-caught-with-ghost-gun-fentanyl | 2023-05-04T18:38:42 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/police-montgomery-county-teen-robbery-suspects-caught-with-ghost-gun-fentanyl |
May the Fourth be with you.
This Star Wars day, when fans around the globe celebrate the ever-expanding franchise, Marylanders are getting in on the fun.
Including the new Governor.
May the 4th be with you, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/8ynpwaG5Sr
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) May 4, 2023
Baltimore City's Department of Transportation joined in.
Whenever we get asked if we will use ChatGPT to write our posts instead of researching robotic pothole fillers. #MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/OCUMWOLYBb
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
Whenever we get asked if Twitter has verified us.#MayTheFourth #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/x2dkhPbhNB
— Baltimore City DOT ❇️ (@BmoreCityDOT) May 4, 2023
As did the City's Department of General Services.
Just another day of us supporting the work of our fellow City agencies that serve Baltimore residents.
— BaltimoreDGS (@BaltimoreDGS) May 4, 2023
This is the way. #StarWarsDay #MayTheFourth pic.twitter.com/kOD5bfrHbO
Baltimore City's Board of Elections joined in, with some educational information.
Obi-Wan would make a great Chief Judge!
— Baltimore City Elections (@Bmore_Elections) May 4, 2023
Only under certain circumstances are IDs required at the polling place, but in most cases they are not required in Maryland.
Click here to learn more: https://t.co/NNCAedkEnU #MayThe4thBeWithYou #BmoreVotes #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/uZlns1kBx9
Anne Arundel County Public School's Meade Middle posted this cute poster.
— Meade Middle (@MeadeMSAACPS) May 4, 2023
Some MGA delegates also joined in.
May the 4th be with you. TBT to HJK 2020 bday where I ran a Jedi Academy.
— Marc Korman (@mkorman) May 4, 2023
Fun fact, Biden was declared the winner while I was in that Yoda mask. pic.twitter.com/FJIQg3cL7y
Happy #MayThe4th to all who celebrate, from me and Chewie!#MayTheFourth #StarWars pic.twitter.com/RJux99lX2V
— Delegate Nick Allen (@NickAllenforMD) May 4, 2023
It's not just people, some businesses are also getting into the Star Wars spirit!
Diablo Doughnuts has Tie Fighter doughnuts available today while supplies last. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/the-force-is-with-these-maryland-baltimore-agencies-and-leaders | 2023-05-04T18:38:48 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/the-force-is-with-these-maryland-baltimore-agencies-and-leaders |
OXON HILL, Md. — The search is on for three suspects who allegedly tried murdering a student aboard a Prince George's County school bus.
It happened on May 1, just before 5pm in Oxon Hill.
The bus stopped at Iverson Street at Sutler Drive to drop students off.
That's when police say three masked suspects got on the bus and attacked a student.
One reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot the victim multiple times.
Investigators believe the gun malfunctioned, allowing the student to escape with only minor injuries.
The bus driver and an aide who witnessed the incident were not hurt.
All three suspects are thought to be juveniles. Police on Thursday released surveillance photos of the trio hoping someone could identify them.
There is still no clear motive.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 301-749-5064. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/three-on-the-run-after-allegedly-trying-to-shoot-student-aboard-pg-county-school-bus | 2023-05-04T18:38:55 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/three-on-the-run-after-allegedly-trying-to-shoot-student-aboard-pg-county-school-bus |
WATERLOO — Authorities are trying to determine how a beloved family pet turned into a killer, attacking a baby in a tragedy that shook the Waterloo community.
Police and Animal Control officials were called to a dog attack inside the single-family home at 1280 Scott Ave. around 7:20 a.m. Thursday.
The 9-month-old infant died at the scene.
The child’s mother broke down in tears on the front lawn when she heard the news.
The child’s grandmother, age 49, was also seriously injured in the attack and was taken to a UnityPoint-Health Allen Hospital for treatment. She was then flown to the University of Iowa Hospitals in Clinics in Iowa City for further care, police said.
The identities of the victims haven't been released pending notification of family.
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The dog – described as a neutered male boxer-hound mix – was found on a three-season porch in the back when authorities arrived. Animal Control officers detained the dog using a snare pole without incident and removed it.
What isn’t clear is why the dog attacked.
“You could tell that dog was part of the family,” said one person involved in the investigation.
Following the incident, the dog was put down, and the remains were taken to the state veterinary lab at Iowa State University in Ames for testing.
Authorities said they didn’t have any prior calls regarding the dog.
A critical incident stress debriefing session has been set up for emergency workers who responded to the call. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-infant-dead-in-waterloo-dog-attack/article_6db14e42-771b-5b33-8734-f89c689c6996.html | 2023-05-04T18:41:06 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/update-infant-dead-in-waterloo-dog-attack/article_6db14e42-771b-5b33-8734-f89c689c6996.html |
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Some areas within the City of Punta Gorda utility service area are experiencing discoloration of drinking water due to a water main break Thursday morning.
“The water’s velocity caused the discoloration,” the City posted on Facebook.
Streets that will be affected by the leak are:
- Sunset Blvd (from Bermont Rd to 500 Sunset)
- Fairway Drive South
- Sailfish Lane
- Sailfish Court
- Papaya Drive
At this time, water distribution crews are in the process of isolating the water to this area.
City of Punta Gorda staff are actively flushing areas that have reported this discoloration.
If you are experiencing this discoloration, please call 941-575-5088, and a City of Punta Gorda staff member will be sent to flush the area. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/04/water-main-break-in-punta-gorda-causes-discoloration/ | 2023-05-04T18:41:18 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/charlotte-county/2023/05/04/water-main-break-in-punta-gorda-causes-discoloration/ |
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas — "Keep Big Bend Wild" will be hosting two community meetings in May to discuss the proposal protecting the wild lands of Big Bend National Park.
The meetings will take place on May 17 at the Oasis Lodge Community Room at Far Flung Outdoor Center, and May 18 at the Alpine Public Library Community Room. Both meetings will start at 7:00 p.m.
For more information about the meetings and the topic, people can visit www.keepbigbendwild.org. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/keep-big-bend-wild-to-hold-multiple-community-meetings-in-may/513-b8beb8ad-011a-48ed-a4f8-1ae903ba04b8 | 2023-05-04T18:42:45 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/keep-big-bend-wild-to-hold-multiple-community-meetings-in-may/513-b8beb8ad-011a-48ed-a4f8-1ae903ba04b8 |
KENT, Ohio — May 4, 1970.
It’s a date forever cemented in Kent State University history as four students were killed and nine others hurt when the Ohio National Guard opened fire amid an anti-war protest on campus.
Those killed: Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder.
From noon until 2 p.m. Thursday, a gathering is planned at the May 4 site to commemorate 53 years since that unforgettable day.
A ringing of the Victory Bell and a moment of silence are set for 12:24 p.m.
“The annual commemoration allows members of the Kent State community and the public to gather in remembrance of May 4, 1970, share memories, reconnect with old friends and pass the lessons learned from the tragedy to new generations of students so they inquire, learn and reflect upon the history that occurred on their campus,” organizers noted in a press release.
Roseann “Chic” Canfora, who serves as chair of the May 4 Commemoration Committee, says the return to in-person events last year saw a significant increase in the number of participating students.
“Our goal this year is to celebrate a new era of collaboration around May 4 remembrance, one that embraces the opportunity to elevate the voices of today’s students and make May 4 meaningful to student activists now and in the future,” Canfora said.
Editor's note: Video in the player above was originally published in a previous video to mark 50 years since the KSU shooting back in May of 2020.
The events of that day also inspired the song Four Dead In Ohio by Crosby, Stills and Nash, which you can hear in the player below. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/kent-state-university-shooting-may-4-commemoration-53-years-later/95-daf6a79f-b944-40bb-a5f0-1dd1877939c6 | 2023-05-04T18:42:51 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/kent-state-university-shooting-may-4-commemoration-53-years-later/95-daf6a79f-b944-40bb-a5f0-1dd1877939c6 |
TEXAS, USA — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that $141 million will be distributed to Intuit TurboTax customers who were misled into paying the company to file their federal tax returns.
Approximately 4.4 million consumers nationwide will receive a payment, including more than 465,000 Texas residents. The payments are the result of a multistate settlement reached with Intuit in 2022.
“Intuit misled everyday Americans into paying for a service that should have been free, and now Intuit is paying the price,” Paxton said in a release from his office. “This settlement will help hundreds of thousands of Texans, as well as millions of people across the country, get their money back. We remain committed to watching consumers’ backs and stand at the ready to hold accountable any company that takes advantage of hard-working Americans.”
The settlement applies to certain customers who paid Intuit to file their federal tax returns through TurboTax for tax years 2016, 2017 and 2018, but were eligible to file for free through the IRS Free File Program.
Customers who are eligible for a payment will be notified by email or postcard from the settlement fund administrator, Rust Consulting, and will receive a payment automatically without needing to file a claim. Payments will be made by check, mailed throughout May 2023.
The amount each customer receives will be based on the number of tax years for which they qualify. Most Texas customers are expected to receive between $28-29.
For more information about who is covered by the settlement and for information about the settlement fund, visit AGTurboTaxSettlement.com.
Paxton cautions consumers to be on alert for scams including phishing scam emails designed to appear to come from the attorney general or the settlement fund administrator. Customers will not need to file a claim, provide account credentials or pay money to receive a payment under the settlement.
To read the underlying assurance of voluntary compliance, click here. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas-attorney-general-announces-141m-settlement-with-turbotax/504-064d9dc6-7f72-43a5-ba23-2e729fcf4b5c | 2023-05-04T18:42:57 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas-attorney-general-announces-141m-settlement-with-turbotax/504-064d9dc6-7f72-43a5-ba23-2e729fcf4b5c |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds across Oregon and southwest Washington are without power following stormy weather Thursday morning, however, both Portland General Electric and Clark Public Utility are listing maintenance as the cause for many of the outages.
As of 10:15 a.m., more than 900 Portland General Electric customers are in the dark.
The largest outage PGE is dealing with was reported around 8 a.m. in Yamhill County where more than 765 customers are without electricity. The reason for that outage remains under investigation.
Another large outage affecting nearly 100 customers was reported near Arbor Lodge Park in North Portland, but PGE lists the cause as maintenance.
Pacific Power crews are scrambling to restore power to more than 3,500 homes in Northeast Portland, with the company saying the cause remains under investigation. In Sweet Home, Pacific Power says it’s investigating an outage impacting more than 1,000 people.
Meanwhile, Clark Public Utilities in Washington reports four separate outages affecting more than 200 customers. The company, however, says three of the four outages are related to planned maintenance.
KOIN 6 will continue to update this story. | https://www.koin.com/local/hundreds-without-power-in-oregon-washington-amid-stormy-weather/ | 2023-05-04T18:44:24 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/hundreds-without-power-in-oregon-washington-amid-stormy-weather/ |
ROSWELL, Ga. — The swift action of Roswell firefighters saved the life of a woman who was drowning in the Chattahoochee River on April 27, according to a release from the department.
It happened near the Don White Memorial Park, officials said, at around 1:29 p.m. Firefighters were alerted after several bystanders said they saw the woman struggling to stay afloat in the river.
The Roswell Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team and firefighters attempted to reach the victim with a water rescue throw rope, but she was unable to grab it. Without hesitation, two firefighters jumped into the 50-degree water, swam out to the victim and brought her back to shore.
“Thanks to their quick thinking, calm demeanor, and exceptional bravery, Firefighters Riley and Laudermilk were able to rescue the victim and bring her safely to the shore,” Roswell Fire Chief Joe Pennino stated. “Their heroic actions undoubtedly saved her life.”
The fire department wants to remind everyone that May is Water Safety Month and urged people to practice water safety when they are in or around bodies of water.
The department urges resident to pay close attention to their surroundings, wear appropriate safety gear and never swim alone. If someone sees someone struggling in the water, they should call for help immediately and never attempt a rescue alone.
“We are extremely proud of the Roswell Fire Department and the remarkable skill and professionalism of these two local heroes,” Mayor Kurt Wilson said. “Mayor and City Council are dedicated to the continued support of Roswell’s world-class public safety professionals, who put their lives on the line every day to protect this community.” | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/drowning-woman-saved-firefighters-roswell-chattahoochee-river/85-844c21ce-c065-4379-8333-41d5a65005aa | 2023-05-04T18:46:52 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/drowning-woman-saved-firefighters-roswell-chattahoochee-river/85-844c21ce-c065-4379-8333-41d5a65005aa |
How we reported this story on farmworker housing in Oregon
Former Gov. Kate Brown's task force on agricultural housing brought renewed attention to the state's workforce housing system.
More:Farmworker advocates question poor on-farm housing
The task force agreed most agricultural employers want to provide safe housing and comply with Oregon OSHA's rules, but there are enough that don't to constitute a problem.
Reporter Shannon Sollitt wanted to better understand the scope of the problem and its effect on farmworkers. Sollitt studied the laws governing Agricultural Labor Housing (ALH) and compared them to other local and regional residential codes.
She also requested five years' worth of on-farm housing inspection and violation data from Oregon OSHA, the state agency that regulates on-farm housing. From there, she requested individual case files for different kinds of violations to understand how inspections play out.
Oregon OSHA provided relevant data and records.
But the agency denied the Statesman's requests to observe an inspection or interview an inspector. Oregon OSHA director Renee Stapleton also repeatedly declined to talk to the Statesman.
The OSHA data revealed housing inspections dropped dramatically during the pandemic as inspectors pivoted to focus on reducing COVID-19 risks in workplaces.
The data also showed inspections are effective in catching ALH violations such as electrical hazards and missing screens or faulty windows.
But the agency's inspection schedule alone is not enough to enforce housing rules. The agency also relies on referrals and complaints. Interviews with labor advocates and testimony from public meetings revealed a complaint-based system still lets sub-par housing conditions evade detection.
Sollitt learned the rules were part of the problem. Advocates say they need to be changed in order to account for dignity and quality of life.
Sollitt conducted interviews with farmworker advocates, farm operators, housing developers and state agencies. She also listened to task force meetings, Agricultural Workforce Housing Facilitation Team meetings and legislative sessions for background information and relevant testimony.
Oregon OSHA is in the early stages of updating its permanent ALH rules. An advisory committee has met twice so far in 2023. The agency said it will propose rule changes in 2024. Changes discussed so far include updating carbon monoxide detectors and water testing requirements, and increasing the required distance from housing units to crops to decrease potential pesticide exposure.
Shannon Sollitt covers agricultural workers through Report for America, a program that aims to support local journalism and democracy by reporting on under-covered issues and communities. Send tips, questions and comments to ssollitt@statesmanjournal.com. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/how-statesman-journal-reported-story-agricultural-labor-housing-oregon/70175764007/ | 2023-05-04T18:46:58 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/how-statesman-journal-reported-story-agricultural-labor-housing-oregon/70175764007/ |
LAGRANGE, Ga. — LaGrange Police need help finding a missing woman.
Connie Meredith was last seen leaving an area off W. Lukken Industrial Drive, according to a post from the department's Facebook page.
Police consider her a "critical missing person," which tends to happen when someone is at a higher risk due to varying factors such as age, health conditions or circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
Meredith is believed to be traveling in a 2007 Lexus GS 35 with Georgia tag plate TCU6179.
If you have any information about Meredith's whereabouts, call 911 or Sgt. Slonaker with the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/lagrange-police-need-help-critically-missing-woman/85-9d91727a-1c2e-47f1-b1f3-a9b4dd7dfec6 | 2023-05-04T18:46:58 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/lagrange-police-need-help-critically-missing-woman/85-9d91727a-1c2e-47f1-b1f3-a9b4dd7dfec6 |
Detroit Lake to reach 'full pool' by Memorial Day, promising good recreation season
This summer should be a good one at Detroit Lake.
A wet and snowy April brought a surge of water that should allow the reservoir east of Salem to reach "full pool" sometime around Memorial Day.
Currently, Detroit Lake's water level sits at 1,550.65 feet above sea level, just about eight feet below what’s considered the high-water mark during summer at 1,558.5 feet.
With rain in the forecast and above-average snowpack in the central Cascades, water managers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said they expect the reservoir to reach its full level by late May or mid-June, if not sooner.
A boost to tourism season
Officials were also confident the snowpack would keep the reservoir at a good level even into late summer — allowing for recreation and boat storage throughout peak tourist season.
“Most if not all of the boat ramps should be accessible by Memorial Day weekend and through Labor Day as well,” Salina Hart, water master for the Corps, said.
Detroit mayor Jim Trett said a full lake is critical as the area continues to rebound from the Labor Day fires of 2020 that burned much of the town. He said three to four food carts will return this summer and the town is planning concerts at the park.
"It's great news because a full lake is key not only to our economy, but for the Santiam Canyon," Trett said. "When we have lots of people up there in the summer, it feels normal, like before the fires, and it encourages those businesses to return and start building."
Late season rally
Just a month ago, Detroit Lake looked to be in bad shape and in danger of a low-water year. February and March both saw below-average precipitation.
Then April arrived with rain, wind and snow — leading to Oregon's biggest snowpack since 2008.
“The extremely wet April helped quite a bit,” Hart said. “Snowpack in the North Santiam continued to build and peaked in late April much larger and later than normal.”
Historically, Detroit Lake is filled almost entirely by spring rainfall, with snowmelt accounting for 10% of the reservoir’s refill. But this year’s snowfall was so large it played a bigger role, especially as it melted this past weekend during a run of temperatures in the 70s and 80s.
Even after last weekend’s melt, Oregon’s central Cascades still have plenty of snow — 184% of normal at this point.
“Given the late season melt, reservoirs that do have heavier snow influence like Detroit will see more additional refill benefit too,” Hart said.
Detroit Lake stores less water
Detroit Lake is managed primarily to reduce the threat of floods.
Its level is managed to follow a "rule curve" that keeps it very low in winter, so it can reduce the threat of floods in the Willamette Valley by absorbing large rainfall events. Then, it is gradually refilled during the spring to store water for fish, irrigation and recreation.
Detroit still is storing less water than previous years.
Until 2021, the Corps’ summertime “full pool” level was 1,563.5 feet above sea level. That was dropped to the current level, 1,558.5 feet, amid concerns about a Cascadia earthquake.
Five feet less water is enough to reduce stress on the lake’s dam spillway gates and reduce the chances of the dam breaching by 10%, the Corps said at the time of its decision.
That decision — and new summertime high water levels — is unlikely to change anytime soon, officials said.
Zach Urness has been an outdoors reporter in Oregon for 15 years and is host of the Explore Oregon Podcast. Urness is the author of “Best Hikes with Kids: Oregon” and “Hiking Southern Oregon.” He can be reached at zurness@StatesmanJournal.com or 503-399-6801. Find him on Twitter at @ZachsORoutdoors. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/oregon-strong-snowpack-should-help-detroit-lake-full-memorial-day-summer-recreation-things-to-do/70176264007/ | 2023-05-04T18:47:04 | 0 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/oregon-strong-snowpack-should-help-detroit-lake-full-memorial-day-summer-recreation-things-to-do/70176264007/ |
ATLANTA — Northside Hospital is grieving after a shooting took place at one of its medical facilities in Midtown, killing one person and injuring four others. The shooting happened at their campus located on West Peachtree Street.
The medical facility said they would hold a "Day of Reflection" on Friday. It announced the event on Twitter Thursday. They invite the public to join them "wherever they may be."
It asks the public to "pause and reflect" on the week, the victims and their families.
"We deeply love and support the employees and patients who were directly involved, as well as others impacted in different ways," their press release said.
The hospital also thanked all the agencies that were involved for their quick response. It also extended its gratitude to Grady Memorial Hospital for helping the victims of the shooting.
"Their actions brought comfort and safety to our patients and staff at Northside Medical Midtown," the hospital continued in its statement.
A gunman, later identified as Deion Patterson, opened fire inside the Northside Medical Midtown campus. He allegedly took the life of a CDC employee, Amy St. Pierre, and injured four other people. Atlanta Police first notified the public about the shooting in
After the shooting, police activated a shelter-in-place for the Midtown area. Many businesses in the surrounding areas went on lockdown as police started a search for the suspect. This search would turn into an hours-long manhunt, eventually refocused to the Cobb County area.
Police finally arrested Patterson at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in Cobb County. The suspect was supposed to appear in court Thursday morning but waived his first appearance court hearing.
Authorities have not released a new court date at this time. Patterson is being charged with murder and four counts of aggravated assault.
The hospital concluded its announcement with the following statement, "Let us hope that this kind of tragedy never happens again - not to us, not to anyone." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/northside-hospital-day-reflection-midtown-atlanta-shooting/85-a6ec3cd5-aa2e-4ad8-82cf-96b5741e7f1f | 2023-05-04T18:47:04 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/northside-hospital-day-reflection-midtown-atlanta-shooting/85-a6ec3cd5-aa2e-4ad8-82cf-96b5741e7f1f |
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — Troup County officials said that a fire that broke out Wednesday impacted roughly 75-100 acres.
It happened on Shake Rag Road in the Pine Mountain area of the county, officials said. They believe it began with a burn pile "where a property owner was burning off storm debris" from tornado damage in March.
Officials said the fire was "very large and fast spreading ground cover" initially covering about 30 acres.
"Due to low humidity levels and wind gusts, the fire was rapidly spread with downed trees and limbs from the recent tornado that impacted the area on March 26 contributing to the fuel load on the ground. Units were able to contain the fire and Georgia Forestry cut fire breaks around the perimeter," a statement said.
It came just a couple days after Georgia's annual burn ban went into effect on May 1, which affects 54 counties including Troup.
The ban is meant to help lower the risk of wildfires.
"There were no injuries or fatalities related to the fire and the only damage was to fences in the area along with previously abandoned cars," Troup officials said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/troup-county-fire-large-impact-shake-rag-road/85-6d4cd404-5ecb-4b3e-9f1c-dd16e0df6732 | 2023-05-04T18:47:10 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/troup-county-fire-large-impact-shake-rag-road/85-6d4cd404-5ecb-4b3e-9f1c-dd16e0df6732 |
Brick Street Art & Jazz Festival is May 13 in Minerva
MINERVA − The 12th annual Brick Street Art & Jazz Festival comes to Minerva’s historic North Market Street on Saturday, May 13, featuring music, interactive arts activities for all ages, food, and fine crafts.
Making its premiere at the festival this year is the Minerva Community Jazz Band, a professional big band jazz band led by Minerva High School band director Derrick Maxey. The group will perform at 12:15 p.m.
Other professional bands include The John Reese Trio at 3 p.m.; The Jazz Society Big Band at 4:15 p.m.; and the Alliance Symphony Orchestra Big Band, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Live music will begin before the festival officially opens, with saxophonist Denny Ott playing during set up. High school and middle school jazz bands performing during the day include the Hartford Middle School Jazz Band at 10 a.m.; the Carrollton High School Jazz Band, at 10:45 a.m.; the Minerva High School Jazz Band at 11:30 a.m.; the Northwest High School Jazz Band at 1 p.m., and the Beaver Local Jazz Band at 2:15 p.m.
The festival will offer a wide variety of interactive art activities for all ages. Hands-on projects will be provided by Minerva Public Library, SPARK, and the Kids’ Art Area, sponsored by Minerva Area Federal Credit Union.
Other activities will include strolling magic by Tim Angeloni, noon-2 p.m.; balloon creations by Joe Delagrange, 2-4 p.m., sponsored by Consumers National Bank; and drum circles at 1 and 4 p.m.
Food will be available, including sandwiches from Candlelight Catering, kettle corn, and French waffles. The village’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area will be in effect during the festival, and DORA beverages may be purchased at Sandy Springs Brewing Co., Que Pasa Mexican Restaurant, Stoney Inn and the Normandy Inn.
Admission to the festival is free, and it will go forward rain or shine. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/05/04/brick-street-art-jazz-festival-is-may-13-in-minerva/70179488007/ | 2023-05-04T18:51:08 | 1 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/stark-county/2023/05/04/brick-street-art-jazz-festival-is-may-13-in-minerva/70179488007/ |
On Tuesday, Homegrown's "big venue" night featured the Gemstones paying tribute to AfroGeode, and a concluding Fenestra Funk set that inspired dozens to dance.
In a downtown martial arts studio, students learn to feel "the Flow" as they develop sword technique with glowing blades under the tutelage of a "Keeper Master" and a "Callusus Overlord."
The 2023 class of inductees is among the most varied in the hall's history, with women and people of color outnumbering white men.
Gordon Lightfoot, who died Monday at 84, had many hits. It's a 1976 song about a doomed freighter, though, that's drawn thousands to the Lake Superior shore.
A prop warehouse and a talent agency are among the services Northland entrepreneurs are launching to serve the region's growing film and television production industry.
"Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein," "Next to Normal," "Peter and the Starcatcher" and a sixth show yet to be announced round out the 2023-24 Main Stage season at the NorShor Theatre.
Known for his evocative lyrics and melodic compositions, Lightfoot received five Grammy nominations over the years and won 17 Juno awards, Canada's equivalent.
"Give Me A Hand" is available for purchase though Saturday as part of a charity compilation to support climate action.
Founders of the band Low will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, Parker posthumously, at a May 9 gala. Five other artists and community leaders will also receive Arts and Culture Awards.
Find something to do this week in the Northland.
The grant bestows $5,000 on a Twin Ports band or solo artist, and comes with an opening slot at Bayfront Festival Park. Last year's winner, Emma Jeanne, said the grant "changed my world." | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/photos-wednesday-night-at-homegrown-music-festival | 2023-05-04T18:53:49 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/photos-wednesday-night-at-homegrown-music-festival |
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