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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Some workers could soon be saying T-G-I-T—Thank God it’s Thursday, as Pennsylvania lawmakers consider incentivizing a four-day workweek.
State Rep. David Madsen (D-Dauphin) is sponsoring a bill that would pay companies to participate in a four-day workweek pilot program for one week. Companies would receive $5,000 in tax credits per employee, up to $250,000.
“I’ve gotten a lot of, ‘Oh, that’s interesting,’” Madsen said. “Right now we’re open to feedback and input. This is just the very first step.”
The legislation came to the attention of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, which supports the interests of businesses in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties.
“Anything that provides flexibility for a worker, which is what every worker is craving, and sends a flag out that Pennsylvania wants talent here,” said president and CEO Ryan Unger.
Unger said business owners had mixed reactions to the proposed pilot program when it was brought up at a recent meeting.
“Some businesses are nervous because it might create an unbalance. There will be some companies that could compete for talent that are offering less hours or less work week,” he said. “We believe in the free-market system and that’s just its nature. We’re all in a battlefield for talent.”
After a recent pilot program wrapped up in the U.K., 95% of participating companies said they would definitely or likely continue the four-day workweek. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-lawmaker-proposes-four-day-week-incentive/521-9c0e8f37-2d8f-4ed5-a758-9fc774e503e0 | 2023-05-04T18:57:16 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-lawmaker-proposes-four-day-week-incentive/521-9c0e8f37-2d8f-4ed5-a758-9fc774e503e0 |
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Dellwood Park — a neigborhood in Kissimmee — was struck hard by Hurricane Ian earlier this year, leaving many of the residents to recover from the heavy floods brought in by the storm.
It was 5:30 a.m., and News 6 was reporting live in the middle of Hurricane Ian when April Higbie appeared barefoot from the darkness after she and her 71-year-old mother climbed out a window to escape the rising flood water in their home.
“This has got to be probably one of the worst hurricanes I’ve ever experienced in my life, and I’ve had a few,” Higbie said at the time. “It just kept creeping up. Now, it’s like to the waist.”
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She shot video inside the house when they still thought they could stay. It was halfway up their lower cabinets, and the water kept rising, she said.
Two months later, the house is livable, but it still has a ways to go.
“I just got a bed two days ago. I think my mom got hers about a week ago, so it’s been a long time,” Higbie said.
She added that the process has been slow.
“It’s a little frustrating, but we’re alive, right? We’ve got to stay positive, stay focused,” Higbie said.
She said that when they decided to leave, the water was the height of the windows.
“The doors were so heavy because the water pressure was so intense. We couldn’t open the door,” she said. “We were concerned the same thing would happen to the windows if we didn’t leave, so we had to either jump out the widow or jump on the counter.”
Hours after the Higbies escaped, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office rescued many others from the neighborhood by airboat.
Higbie said her mother got rid of her flood insurance months before the storm, so they are depending on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cover the repairs.
“We just put up the walls. They look good,” Higbie said.
The sheetrock had to be replaced throughout the house.
The kitchen counters and cabinets are brand new, but for others in the neighborhood, the process is much slower.
Her next-door neighbor’s house was stripped to the studs, too. They are still re-wiring, re-plumbing and still no floors.
Another neighbor ripped out their kitchen but said they are still waiting on FEMA, so the work has halted, and the home reeks of mold.
Many of the homes in the neighborhood have appliances under the carport. The storm was the first problem. Since the storm, they are having another problem: theft, according to residents.
Luis Gomez with CLG Mold Xperts is repairing a home in the neighborhood. The homeowner has installed cameras, but he still can’t leave his tools in the house overnight.
“Because they’re breaking into the houses,” Gomez said.
Higbie and her mom have moved back in.
They said they still have a way to go, but they are grateful for how far they’ve come
“Maybe in a couple of months, we’ll be at 100%” she said. “But right now, we’re just going to enjoy Christmas and be positive, right?”
Higbie has three cats. She initially tried to take them, too, but she couldn’t manage it, so she sat them on top of the kitchen cabinets. All three survived.
As a condition of the assistance, FEMA is requiring Higbie to obtain flood insurance since the area is in a flood zone. It had not flooded in 40 years, residents say.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Bicyclists riding more than 1,200 miles to honor fallen law enforcement made a stop to visit with Daytona Beach police officers on Thursday.
The 10 riders are made up of police officers from several cities across the United States.
The group represents Law Enforcement United, which is an organization that helps raise funds for family members of officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
Chris Potter is an officer from Tucson, Arizona, and taking part in the ride that started in Miami on Monday.
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“This is day four (and) we do about 125 miles a day, up to 140 miles a day,” Potter said. “We’ll serpentine our way up through the states.”
The ride is expected to conclude in Washington, D.C., on May 12 for the start of National Police Week.
“Just (to) show our honor to their fallen and to let the survivors know that we’ll always remember them along the way,” Potter said.
Thursday’s visit in Daytona Beach had special meaning as it’s been nearly two years since Officer Jason Raynor was shot in the line of duty and later died from his injuries.
“Just to see that support from around the country, for them to stop here in honor of Officer Raynor and everybody else that’s on this wall behind us, it truly, truly means a lot,” Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said. “It’s really a moral boost for the entire department.”
The group behind the ride said it plans to make stops at several other police departments each day during the journey.
“We’re all a brotherhood and a sisterhood and we are bringing attention to the goodness of our profession,” Potter said.
For details about Law Enforcement United’s mission and how to get involved, visit the group’s website.
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – It’s been a year since the Flagler County Jail started a live-in addiction recovery pod inside the jail and the sheriff’s stats show the round-the-clock treatment program is resulting in far-reaching success.
Not only are a large majority of the graduates staying out of jail once they’re released, some former inmates are voluntarily coming back to teach.
Licensed electrician Adam Vatrano comes to the jail on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Saturdays.
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Vatrano and another instructor from Flagler Technical College are coaching inmates through their first year of electrician apprenticeship.
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Vatrano has had his electrician license for 22 years. Over the past 16 years, he’s been booked into the Flagler County Jail around a dozen times.
“I ended up here (at the jail) by a series of bad decisions,” Vatrano said. “Relapsing and not being able to stay sober. Not wanting to think I had a problem.”
Vatrano said he became addicted to pain medication after a motorcycle accident.
What broke the addiction? S.M.A.R.T.
“Saved my life,” Vatrano said.
S.M.A.R.T. is now a year-old program at the Flagler County Jail where addicted inmates live together and recover together 24 hours a day for 12 weeks. It stands for Successful Mental Health Addiction Recovery Treatment.
Successful, so far, for Vatrano.
“I’m the first convicted felon hired by the school board in 100 years,” Vatrano claimed.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said one year in, stats show most inmates who make it through S.M.A.R.T. don’t come back.
“At the end of 2022 our success rate was 86% of the people who took our program,” Staly said.
And the stats are even better for those who learn a skill while in jail.
Vatrano was happy to share his skill when Jail Chief Daniel Engert asked graduating inmates if they knew of an electrician willing to return to teach.
“Not only does it make them more hirable and attractive to prospective employers, but it opens their eyes to a career path they may have never considered until they came to jail,” Engert said.
To cram in six months’ worth of material, Vatrano and his FTC co-instructor teach inmates nine hours per week. Coursework is done inside the jail and hands-on training is done at FTC’s main campus in Palm Coast under supervision.
“With me coming back here [to jail] it shows the S.M.A.R.T. program works,” Vatrano said. “We’re having great results. We’re graduating. I’m out. Now when this next guy comes out I’m his safety net, I’m his network.”
When the inmates graduate and are released, they leave the jail with two things: an OSHA construction certificate and a valuable FL State Department of Education pre-Apprenticeship certificate through FTC.
To become an electrician, candidates need four years of apprenticeship and then go on to become journey workers.
Graduates from the jail’s electrician program will have an enormous leg up on anyone just starting out — they’ll have completed that first year of apprenticeship.
And Vatrano said his electrical contractor employer has agreed to hire graduates of the electrical program because Vatrano is teaching the course, guaranteeing employment — and success — for soon-to-be-released inmates.
The Flagler County Jail also teaches inmates how to cook and provides cooking certifications so they can work in restaurants as soon as they are released.
Several former inmates are also already working in a Flagler County restaurant.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After the announcement of a brick-and-mortar location of the regional hit Auntie Ruth’s Doughnuts & Pretzels coming to Johnson City, a newly-placed sign says the business is coming to Lyle Street.
From Rockin 4M Sausage Co. & Grill to Surf N Brew Oyster Bar, 612 Lyle Street’s Suite 101 has played host to several ambitious local businesses. Now Auntie Ruth’s, an undisputed local hit, is laying claim to the location.
A late April post from the business said the Auntie Ruth’s food trailer was shutting down with a brick-and-mortar replacement in Johnson City and threw out summer 2023 as a tentative start date. No further updates have been released, and News Channel 11 has reached out to Auntie Ruth’s representatives for more information.
In the meantime, the business’s location in Limestone is still open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/sign-promising-new-auntie-ruths-location-pops-up-in-jc/ | 2023-05-04T19:05:15 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/sign-promising-new-auntie-ruths-location-pops-up-in-jc/ |
Judge again tells Shasta County to hand over public records to the Record Searchlight
For the second time in a month, Shasta County officials were told by a judge they must, without delay, turn over to the Record Searchlight documents the newspaper first requested 21 months ago.
The most recent ruling came Wednesday, when Shasta County Superior Court Judge Stephen Baker denied the county's request to delay his initial order, which was issued April 10.
"The court's already made a decision on this. I feel very confident about this," Baker said during a hearing in Redding on the county's request for a new trial and to set aside his earlier ruling.
The Record Searchlight had requested as far back as Aug. 2, 2021 emails, letters and other communications between members of the county Board of Supervisors, other top county officials and former Sheriff Eric Magrini about sheriff's office management issues.
The newspaper had also asked for copies of an investigative report the county ordered in 2021 to look into complaints about sheriff's department management under Magrini.
Prior to filing a lawsuit, the paper sent the county three separate requests for documents under the California Public Records Act. The county denied all the requests.
The county also claimed the amount of communications the newspaper requested was "overbroad and burdensome in scope."
The county said the documents were exempt from being released because they were confidential communications. The county also claimed the investigative report was exempt from release to the public because it was attorney-client communications and was legal work produced for the county.
After failing to obtain the records from the County Counsel's Office, the newspaper filed a lawsuit last year asking a judge to order the county to turn over the material.
After a trial in January, Baker issued a decision on April 10 requiring the county to provide all the documents the paper requested within 15 days. The judge also said the county cannot charge the newspaper for the cost of research to locate the information and that it must pay the newspaper's legal fees.
In court on Wednesday, Christopher Pisano, a Sacramento lawyer hired by the county, decided not to ask for a new trial or to set aside the earlier ruling. Instead, he narrowed the county's request to only asking for a delay in handing over the documents to the Record Searchlight.
Even though the county's request to delay turning over the documents was denied by the judge on Wednesday, the newspaper is not likely receive any documents until early June, said Walt McNeill, the attorney representing the Record Searchlight.
He said there is still paperwork that the lawyers involved must file in court and the judge must sign off on a final ruling.
McNeill said he also expects county officials will seek to redact from the reports and communications some names and other information that officials deem confidential. What the county is ultimately allowed to redact will likely be worked out next week, McNeill said.
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Las Cruces man to serve 29-year prison sentence after third trial
LAS CRUCES – A judge sentenced a man convicted of murder to an additional 16 years in prison Wednesday, adding to a 13-year sentence stemming from a botched robbery in 2020.
Lonnie Gallegos, 41, was convicted of second-degree murder after a jury agreed he killed Oscar Amezquita on May 9, 2020. A jury in 2022 convicted Gallegos of aggravated battery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle and tampering with evidence in the same case.
According to court documents, police believe Gallegos shot Amezquita while trying to burglarize Landis Boot and Shoe Service at 490 S. Esperanza. Police believe Amezquita returned to his store that evening and discovered Gallegos. After the shooting, police alleged Gallegos took Amezquita's car and drove away. Gallegos has been incarcerated in the Doña Ana County Detention Center ever since.
On Wednesday, Judge Douglas Driggers added 16 years to Gallegos' sentence. Driggers previously sentenced Gallegos to 13 years for aggravated battery, unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, and tampering with evidence charges.
Justin Garcia covers public safety and local government in Las Cruces. He can be reached via email at JEGarcia@lcsun-news.com, via phone or text at 575-541-5449, or on Twitter @Just516Garc. | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/courts/2023/05/04/las-cruces-man-to-serve-29-year-prison-sentence-after-third-trial/70181459007/ | 2023-05-04T19:08:47 | 1 | https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/courts/2023/05/04/las-cruces-man-to-serve-29-year-prison-sentence-after-third-trial/70181459007/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — After a string of vehicle thefts and burglaries that have targeted Hyundai and Kia owners, police are giving out 400 free steering wheel locks to residents.
The Police Department said the Kia and Hyundai vehicles are the most popular for car thieves, inspired in part by a social media hotwiring challenge.
The locks will be distributed at the Public Safety Building at 2715 Atlantic Ave. All residents have to do is bring their affected vehicles or show a copy of their driver's license and registration, and the police will give them a free lock between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The department also urges owners to contact Kia and its parent company, Hyundai Motor Group, to learn about their free anti-theft software, and said Hyundai will reimburse owners who have already purchased steering wheel locks, in addition to them soon offering reimbursement options for anti-theft equipment, such as alarm systems.
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A recent TikTok trend called the Kia Challenge, in which people hot-wire and steal Hyundais and Kias, has put 8.3 million vehicle owners at risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Certain Kia and Hyundai models manufactured between 2011 and 2022 do not have engine immobilizers that let the vehicle know that something other than a key has been inserted into the ignition.
Attorneys general in 17 states last month urged the federal government to recall millions of Kia and Hyundai cars because they are too easy to steal, a response to a sharp increase in thefts fueled by the challenge.
Videos circulating on social media have shown how people can start Kia and Hyundai models using only a screwdriver and a USB cable. These social media-inspired thefts have often ended in tragedy, with the NHTSA blaming the stolen car trend for 14 reported crashes and eight deaths.
Last month, the Atlantic City Police Department issued a warning to Hyundai and Kia owners, specifically those who use a key to start the engine.
A 15-year-old city boy was charged with two counts of theft, two counts of criminal mischief and one count of obstruction of justice for incidents that involved the two vehicle brands.
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Stockton University freshman baseball player Kevin Novobilsky was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year and to the conference's first team Thursday.
Novobilsky was the only freshman in the conference to be named to the first team. Antonio Gatti was selected to the second team, one of two freshmen in the conference to do so.
Novobilsky and Gatti, two of 14 freshmen on the team, led Stockton to 22 wins, one short of the school record, and the program’s first NJAC Tournament berth since 2013. The Ospreys will take on top-seeded Rowan University in the first round Thursday.
Novobilsky is batting a team-best .399, which is 10th in the NJAC. He has 65 hits, which ranks sixth in the league and is one off the program record. The shortstop also is sixth in the NJAC in home runs (eight), seventh in slugging percentage (.644), tied for seventh in RBIs (44) and eighth in runs (44).
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Novobilsky is 21st in hits and tied for 35th in total bases (105) in NCAA Division III.
Gatti is batting .365 with 11 runs, 10 RBIs, eight walks and a .438 on-base percentage in 16 NJAC games. Overall, he is batting .319 in 37 games.
Gatti is second on the team in batting average, walks and multi-hit games (16). He is third in hits and runs. He has at least one hit in 26 of 37 games. Gatti has committed just one error in 85 chances in the outfield, recording an impressive .988 fielding percentage.
Men's lacrosse: Five Stockton University men’s lacrosse players received Coastal Lacrosse Conference postseason honors. This was the inaugural season of the CLC.
Graduate student Luc Swedlund was named CLC Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was selected to the conference's first team. Seniors Dante Poli and Ryan Anderson and juniors Reegan Capozzoli and Brenden McSorley were named to the second team.
Theose five led the Ospreys to a 12-6 record, the program’s 10th straight season with a winning record and eighth straight full season (not counting the COVID-19-shortened seasons) with double-digit victories. Stockton finished third in the conference behind Salisbury and Christopher Newport, both nationally-ranked.
This season, Swedlund had 75 goals and 13 assists for 88 points. He leads the CLC and ranks fifth in NCAA Division III in goals per game (4.17). Swedlund also ranks fifth in the CLC in points per game (4.89).
Swedlund is a three-time United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association honorable mention, and finished his outstanding career with 354 goals, which is the Stockton record and second in NCAA Division III history. He has 427 career points, which is a Stockton record and ranks fifth in Division III.
Poli scored 48 goals to go with 36 assists for 84 points, He ranks third in the conference in goals per game (2.82) and fifth in both points (4.94) and assists (2.11) per game. Poli was the first player in Stockton history to make an All-America Team above honorable mention, earning second-team honors in 2022. Poli finished his career with 160 assists, the most in program history. He also has 202 goals and 362 points, both second all-time at Stockton behind Swedlund.
Poli is tied for 11th in NCAA Division III history in points. Poli and Swedlund are the only two Stockton players ever to reach the 200-goal and 300-point plateaus.
Capozzoli and 38 goals plus 15 assists for 53 points, finishing third on the team in all three categories. Anderson was second on the team with 33 assists to go with 12 goals for 45 points. McSorley, a defender, had 19 caused turnovers, which ranked second on the team. He added 42 ground balls.
Women's lacrosse: Second-seeded Rowan scored six in the third quarter and three in the fourth en route to a 15-6 victory over third-seeded Stockton in the NJAC Tournament semifinals Wednesday.
The Ospreys (12-5) trailed 6-5 at halftime.
Lexie Jackson scored two for Stockton. Mary McLaughlin (Mainland Regional), Isabella Marinello, Lucy Sullivan and Brianna Robinson (Middle Township) each scored once. Meghan Pelligrino (Mainland) had five ground balls, and McLaughlin added three to go with five draw controls. Jordan Hawkes (Egg Harbor Township) made 13 saves.
Jamie Cutrera and Molly Green each scored four for Rowan (14-4). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-freshman-kevin-novobilsky-earns-njac-rookie-of-the-year/article_729af85a-ea8e-11ed-a8f6-8340953f2760.html | 2023-05-04T19:20:03 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-freshman-kevin-novobilsky-earns-njac-rookie-of-the-year/article_729af85a-ea8e-11ed-a8f6-8340953f2760.html |
ATMORE, Ala. (WKRG) — An Alabama corrections officer was arrested in April for allegedly abusing a child, according to a release from the Atmore Police Department.
The release said officers were called to a home on April 16 for a report of child abuse. When officers arrived they found the child with injuries and notified DHR and an on-call investigator.
The investigator found that Lateshia Monique Lewis Jackson, 43, had caused the injuries to her stepchild. Jackson was arrested and charged with willful abuse of a child. She was taken to the Escambia County Detention Center.
Police said the alleged abuse did not happen at the home officers responded to but at a different home. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-corrections-officer-arrested-on-child-abuse-charges/ | 2023-05-04T19:22:21 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/alabama-corrections-officer-arrested-on-child-abuse-charges/ |
For the first time this year, Ohio reported fewer than 3,000 COVDI-19 cases.
The Ohio Department of Health recorded 2,978 cases in the past week. It’s the third straight week the state reported fewer than 4,000 cases and at least the seventh consecutive week the state has set a new record low.
Thursday brought the Ohio’s three-week average to 3,157 cases. It’s the second time the three-week average is fewer than 4,000 in 2023.
As of Thursday, ODH is reporting the following COVID data:
- Total: 3,441,458
- Last week: 2,978
- Three-week average: 3,157
COVID hospitalizations:
- Total: 140,473
- Last week: 192
- Three-week average: 215
COVID ICU admissions:
- Total: 15,212
- Last week: 9
- Three-week average: 15
COVID Deaths
- Total: 42,213
- Last week: 39
- Three-week average: 47
Approximately 64.88% of Ohioans started the primary COVID vaccine and 60.18% had finished it as of Thursday. ODH reported 15.92% of residents have received the updated vaccine dose.
Those interested in getting vaccinated can visit https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ to find a provider or schedule an appointment.
Vaccines also are available by appointment from each county’s local health department, and vaccine providers are listed on Ohio’s coronavirus dashboard.
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ALBANY -- The Albany Rotary Club established a scholarship program in recognition of four Rotarians: Billie Black, David Blitch, Leland Burkard and Anthony Parker. Each year the high schools in Dougherty and Lee Counties are contacted and given applications for candidates to apply.
The following students will receive the $2,000 scholarships:
-- Nicolas Fabrizio from Lee County High School, who says he plans to study computer science at Georgia Tech. He is an honor student, an AP Scholar, a Georgia Merit Scholar and has been involved in varsity basketball and varsity soccer. He also has done community service work with Aspire Behavioral Health, Pop Warner Youth Football, and SincereLEE.
-- Jayden Keaton from Dougherty Comprehensive High School said he plans to study computer science as well. He is in the top 1% of his class and has participated in Beta Club, Academic Decathlon, Student Council, marching band, and other activities. He has volunteered in Friend in Me Inc., 4C Academy Jr. Board, Mount Zion Baptist Church. He also has received an associate's degree from ASU in computer science to complement his high school education.
-- Brooks Margeson from Deerfield-Windsor School said he plans to attend the University of Georgia and study biology on a pre-medicine track. He has received numerous honors throughout his high school career, including Headmaster’s All-A honor roll, silver and bronze medals for national Spanish exams and the University of Georgia Certificate of Merit. He’s been involved in school leadership, Beta Club, Key Club, sports – football, tennis, track – and community through St. Teresa’s Catholic Church, Young Life, and has studied abroad with AP Spanish class in Spain.
-- Thomas Ray from Deerfield Windsor School said he plans to attend the University of Georgia and pursue a career in law. He is an A student and a member of the Beta Club, President’s Education Award, and participates in several clubs, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council, and Spanish Club. He is an Eagle Scout and has volunteered as a page in the Georgia General Assembly, Camp Counselor, and various Eagle Scout projects.
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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.
Officials say Joseph, Jr. requested his horses be scratched through Friday, and the request was approved by the stewards.
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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Have a news tip? Email assign@whas11.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/churchill-downs-issues-response-four-horses-dying-racetrack/417-5c1df08b-6ad8-4e57-9b94-b0c5bcced3d3 | 2023-05-04T19:25:53 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/churchill-downs-issues-response-four-horses-dying-racetrack/417-5c1df08b-6ad8-4e57-9b94-b0c5bcced3d3 |
A 14-year-old teen who had reportedly ran away from home in a stolen vehicle was identified today as a boy who recently died in a fatal crash following a pursuit by Ashley-Hudson Police Department officers.
The police department posted information about the April 19 pursuit that reached speeds of 90 mph and the crash on its Facebook page. It said the teen, who was driving a stolen vehicle, turned into a yard and struck a tree, which caused the vehicle to burst into flames.
The teen was unable to be rescued because of the extreme heat, the post said.
The police department said the 14-year-old was identified by DNA, but the post didn't say his name.
Marissa Fairchild posted on Facebook that her son, Jaden Bowman, died in the crash. He was reported missing the same day as the crash and was last seen about three hours prior to the police pursuit.
His family continued to search for him before he was identified with DNA Wednesday, according to Fairchild's Facebook posts. A GoFundMe online fundraiser that was originally set up to support the search has been changed to raise funds for Bowman's funeral.
The death investigation has been turned over to the Steuben County Coroner's Office. Indiana State Police have been called in to conduct a crash reconstruction, and the Steuben County Sheriff's Office has been asked to review the officer's actions to determine whether there were any policy or state law violations, the police department said.
Ashley-Hudson police were assisted by the Steuben and Dekalb County sheriff's departments, Hamilton Police Department, and Angola City Police. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/missing-14-year-old-identified-as-victim-of-april-fatal-crash/article_7682ad50-ea93-11ed-bf35-fb6bc4f37d96.html | 2023-05-04T19:25:58 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/missing-14-year-old-identified-as-victim-of-april-fatal-crash/article_7682ad50-ea93-11ed-bf35-fb6bc4f37d96.html |
UVALDE, Texas — The city of Uvalde is suing the Uvalde District Attorney, Christina Mitchell, for not turning over investigation records and materials, which includes police body camera footage, related to the Robb Elementary School shooting in which 19 children and two teachers were killed.
According to the city's original petition released Thursday, the city can't complete their investigation without the information requested.
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DALLAS — It's been more than four years since we introduced you to a little boy with big dreams.
Eden wanted a forever family then and especially now -- because the clock is ticking.
When we first met 11-year-old Eden in January 2019, he was all smiles.
"Yes! I am excited!" he told us about his adventure at Legoland in Grapevine.
Fast forward more than four years, Eden is now 15 years old. He wanted to come to our WFAA studios to learn more about meteorology.
Eden wants to be a firefighter in the future, but he's obsessed with the weather.
We asked him what he learned from WFAA meteorologist Mariel Ruiz.
"How to forecast the weather. And now I'm a pro at it!" he said with excitement.
He also told us about his other favorite TV show. He is an avid Wheel of Fortune viewer.
"Vanna White, it's good to see you and I hope you have an awesome day. Pat, you're amazing," he said about the longtime hosts of Wheel of Fortune.
Eden is still spreading cheer, but this time it wasn't all smiles during the taping.
"I want to get adopted. That's understandable you know. Yeah, this is messed up," he said.
He's upset that he's been in foster care for six years and hasn't found loving parents. Eden doesn't understand why no one has adopted him yet.
Even more worrisome, Eden is getting closer to aging out of the system when he turns 18.
Several times during the interview, his eyes got watery, and he fought back tears of sadness.
"I'm fine. I'm not crying. I just have tears under my eyes," he said.
Eden is on the autism spectrum and has no biological family left in his life. His only constant has been his court appointed special advocate, or CASA. Bill Howard has been Eden's CASA the entire time he's been in foster care.
"I think the thing that strikes me the most about Eden, in spite of all of his challenges, he has a super attitude," said Howard.
Howard and his caseworker are the only people Eden can call "family."
"They're awesome. They take care of me. Like I said I'm not crying or anything," he said wiping away tears.
Eden's tender heart is like sunshine in a dark world.
"His ability to persevere. I think that helps reinforce my ability to persevere. Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, I just have to say think what Eden's facing? And your problems become so much smaller," said an emotional Howard.
Eden needs a family who will be patient, structured and will never give up on him.
But above all, this courageous young man needs love.
"I'm brave," said Eden.
We agree. Eden, you are very brave.
For more information on how to adopt Eden, please send all approved home studies to LaQueena Warren at LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov
Please remember to include Eden's name within the subject line. If you're not licensed, please visit adoptchildren.org to find out more information on how to become licensed to foster and/or adopt or contact LaQueena Warren at 817-304-1272.
If you would like to read more Wednesday's Child stories, click here. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child-eden-showcase-bravery-seeks-forever-family/287-42ad9545-7639-4f40-b7e5-76c7670625a5 | 2023-05-04T19:26:05 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child-eden-showcase-bravery-seeks-forever-family/287-42ad9545-7639-4f40-b7e5-76c7670625a5 |
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Four dogs were killed, two others saved in Peoria house fire that injured one resident
JJ Bullock
Journal Star
Four dogs were killed in a house fire at 1827 N. Atlantic St. in Peoria on Wednesday night, according to the Peoria Fire Department.
Six dogs were removed from the blaze when fire crews arrived around 7:30 p.m. Two dogs were able to be revived but four were declared dead. One resident of the home was able to escape the fire before crews arrived and was taken to the hospital with smoke-related injuries, according to a news release.
A fire investigator deemed the cause of the fire, which did $60,000 in estimated damage, to be electrical.
More:Peoria's Tricentennial Playground will soon be torn down and replaced. Here's the latest | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/four-dogs-killed-one-person-injured-in-peoria-house-fire/70183652007/ | 2023-05-04T19:32:53 | 1 | https://www.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/four-dogs-killed-one-person-injured-in-peoria-house-fire/70183652007/ |
SALTILLO, Miss. (WTVA) — Saltillo is excited about the construction of a new fire station.
The new station will be built on the north end of the Turner Industrial Park near Krystal.
Mayor Copey Granthan said the new station will be two stories and cover 3,500 square feet.
State lawmakers awarded $1 million for its construction and the Lee County Board of Supervisors donated the land.
The mayor said there’ll be a groundbreaking ceremony on June 3 and construction will begin in May 2024. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/saltillo-excited-for-new-fire-station/article_35ebbb76-eaaf-11ed-abde-cf16e8d09cb7.html | 2023-05-04T19:43:50 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/saltillo-excited-for-new-fire-station/article_35ebbb76-eaaf-11ed-abde-cf16e8d09cb7.html |
Midland’s average gas price is 10 cents higher than the state average, AAA Texas released Thursday.
The statewide gas price average fell 11 cents to $3.12, while Midland’s average dropped 8 cents to $3.22, according to the organization’s weekly report. Odessa’s average gas price is the same as the state average this week after a 7-cent decrease this week.
Although Midland is home to the second-highest gas price average statewide, all West Texas cities that AAA surveys saw gas prices drop. The greatest price decrease in West Texas was in Abilene, where a 12-cent decrease was reported.
AAA Texas reported the following averages across the region -- $3.03 in Abilene, $3.07 in Lubbock, $3.08 in San Angelo, $3.12 in Amarillo and $3.36 in El Paso.
AAA Texas also reported that crude oil prices continue to fall between the Federal Reserve raising interest rates and concerns of an economic slowdown.
“If crude oil prices keep falling, retail gas prices will likely follow,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Daniel Armbruster. “However, we’ll have to wait and see how much impact cheaper crude could have as the unofficial kickoff to summer, Memorial Day, is right around the corner and travel demand outlooks appear to be very strong.”
Midland sits behind El Paso as far as gas price averages statewide. College Station-Bryan ($3.20), Galveston-Texas City ($3.18) and Texarkana ($3.15) round out the five highest metropolitan areas surveyed.
The cheapest gas in Texas is found in McAllen at $2.88, according to AAA Texas.
Texas was home to the fourth-lowest gas price averages in the country a week ago; this week it’s the second lowest. Californians are paying the most at $4.85.
A year ago, drivers in Midland were paying $3.95 for gas, 73 cents more than they are this week. Midland’s record-high gas price was on June 11 of last year when the average gas price was $4.52. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/aaa-texas-midland-gas-price-average-trails-18079133.php | 2023-05-04T19:45:00 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/aaa-texas-midland-gas-price-average-trails-18079133.php |
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In February, Chris Hall, an automotive technician at All American Chevrolet in Midland, became one of about 2,000 who can call themselves “World Class Technicians,” and he did so while battling lymphoma.
Hall, now 50, was in his mid-20s when he decided to join the U.S. Army. Having a passion for mechanics, he trained and eventually became a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System maintainer. A Bradley Fighting Vehicle is a small tank.
He held the rank of staff sergeant and was stationed in Savannah, Georgia; Killeen, El Paso and Germany throughout his 20-plus years in the Army. He’s been deployed to Iraq, Kuwait and other countries around the world.
Hall’s passion for mechanics persisted when he decided to leave the military. He joined The Shifting Gears program, a workforce program for members of the military wanting to transition to civilian life. The partnership between the U.S. Army, General Motors and Vertex is a 12-week auto technician training program in which soldiers obtain the proper qualification to work as an entry-level technician at a General Motors dealership upon graduation. Hall graduated from the program in 2017.
During his time in the Shifting Gears program, industry professionals from Lithia Motors found out that Hall wanted to work in West Texas because his family lives in El Paso. All American Chevrolet Midland is the closest Lithia store to El Paso, Hall said.
“The work and training opportunities were better here than they are in El Paso, so that’s what brought me here,” Hall said.
In February, Hall achieved his career goal of becoming a “World Class Technician,” the highest level of training a service technician for General Motors can obtain. The training for such a title is grueling enough – hours and hours of online and hands-on training in different training centers all around the country and eight assessments in different service categories that a technician must pass before being called a World Class Technician. Hall’s journey to the title was more complicated than most.
At the beginning of 2022, when he was “about 75%” complete with his training, Hall was diagnosed with lymphoma, a type of cancer. Although he had to go through chemotherapy, Hall was still able to work and train.
“I just took my chemotherapy days off and I cut back my work load a little bit,” Hall said, “For me, it helped me keep my mind of it, and, at the time, it motivated me physically to do everything I possibly could to support me and my family until I physically couldn’t.”
Hall said his cancer diagnosis further motivated him to complete the final eight training assessments necessary to obtain the World Class Technician title.
“If you sit there and let it eat at you, it will eat at you, but you have to find something, anything. Not necessarily a daily routine just something so you’re just not 100% engulfed in that situation. For me, I threw myself into work,” Hall said about living with a cancer diagnosis.
Hall achieved a major career goal in February when he passed his training assessments and became a World Class Technician. More importantly, he went into remission in June 2022 and has been recovering ever since.
Hall encouraged those who will soon leave the military to have a plan following their exit. He said there are many different training programs and avenues soldiers can take to transition into the workforce and civilian life. | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/cancer-can-t-stop-army-veteran-midland-career-18079079.php | 2023-05-04T19:45:06 | 0 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/cancer-can-t-stop-army-veteran-midland-career-18079079.php |
Woman gets 30 years in prison for child sex abuse - no parole
Editor's note: This story contains information about the alleged sexual assault of a child. If you know or suspect that anyone under 18 is being sexually or physically abused, call the Texas child abuse hotline at 1-800-252-5400.
A woman who sexually abused a 12-year-old girl, allegedly along with a male companion, was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in prison without the possibility of parole.
Casey Chapman pleaded guilty to Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child in 89th District Court.
“This case shows that if you prey upon a child, whether you are male like most of the perpetrators, or female like Chapman, you will be aggressively prosecuted and pay a high cost,” Chief Felony Prosecutor Dobie Kosub said.
The charges against Chapman go back to 2019, when the girl told a forensic interviewer she had been in a sexual relationship with Chapman and Chapman’s boyfriend, Shannon Lee Wells, during 2018.
The girl said she lived in the same apartment complex as Chapman and they became friends.
She said she spent nights at Chapman’s apartment and they engaged in sex, but then Wells wanted to get involved, too. She said that happened on several occasions and in one incident she was blindfolded.
Chapman later admitted to detectives she had sex with the girl.
A member of the victim’s church read a victim’s impact statement on the girl’s behalf, calling the victim a “little girl who had to grow up too fast.”
“She was blindsided by people she thought she could trust,” the spokesperson said. “A 12-year-old girl lost the will to live.”
Wells is in the Wichita County Jail awaiting disposition of multiple charges related to sexual assault or indecency with a child. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/woman-gets-30-years-in-prison-for-child-sex-abuse-no-parole/70184172007/ | 2023-05-04T19:45:40 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/woman-gets-30-years-in-prison-for-child-sex-abuse-no-parole/70184172007/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Nearly 100 Kansas veterans returned home following an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
The flight left Monday from Wichita and returned Wednesday afternoon.
The group was returned with a warm welcome at the Red Roof Inn & Conference Center. The Maize Eagle cheerleaders carried flags representing each military branch. It is the 50th time the cheerleaders have been part of the welcome home celebration.
“Someone invited us one time to an Honor Flight, and we knew after the first flight that this was something we had to be a part of for forever because the kids just learn so much,” said Tara Wall-Meyer, Maize High School head cheer coach.
The veterans on the flight served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The next Honor Flight is scheduled for June. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/honor-flight-veterans-welcomed-home/ | 2023-05-04T19:54:42 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/honor-flight-veterans-welcomed-home/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The annual Wichita Prayer Breakfast was held on Thursday at Century II Expo Hall.
The Wichita Prayer Breakfast first began in 1963 and aims to encourage regular prayer for our city and its leaders and to create fellowship as a community of friends.
Sunrise Christian Academy basketball coach Luke Barnwell was the featured speaker at the event.
“I felt my calling and purpose in coaching basketball since I was a young boy was able to do a lot of fun things, yet deep down that’s what we are chasing relational life with young men to help lead them to Christ,” Barnwell said.
Barnwell has a combined record of 223-38 in 10 seasons and has earned the honor of the 2021 and 2022 Naismith High School Boys Coach of the Year. He has trained two NBA players. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/sunrise-christian-academy-coach-speaks-at-wichita-prayer-breakfast/ | 2023-05-04T19:54:45 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/sunrise-christian-academy-coach-speaks-at-wichita-prayer-breakfast/ |
GREENSBORO — A 25-year-old Greensboro man who was hospitalized Monday night after a car struck him on his bicycle died from his injuries the following day, Greensboro police said in a news release.
Eric Baldwin was riding a bicycle and attempted to cross US 29, traveling east across the roadway when he was struck in the northbound lanes by a car driven by a 28-year-old woman from Virginia, police said.
Officers responded to the accident at 9:13 p.m. Monday in the area of US 29 North and Joe Brown Drive. Baldwin was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he died Tuesday.
The Greensboro Crash Reconstruction Unit responded and the investigation is ongoing. No charges have been filed. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/greensboro-police-release-name-of-bicyclist-25-who-was-fatally-injured-monday-night/article_2a43ee6a-eaa0-11ed-877c-03c6ee02afcc.html | 2023-05-04T20:00:53 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/greensboro-police-release-name-of-bicyclist-25-who-was-fatally-injured-monday-night/article_2a43ee6a-eaa0-11ed-877c-03c6ee02afcc.html |
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An admitted robber will spend one to two years in state prison for a bank robbery in Luzerne County.
Daniel Williams pleaded guilty in March to robbing the M&T Bank branch on the Sans Souci Parkway in Hanover Township last August.
Officers were able to catch up to Williams shortly after the robbery in Luzerne County.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/bank-robber-sent-to-state-prison-mt-bank-sans-souci-parkway/523-92d0245b-20c0-4902-94ae-aee2af2eff03 | 2023-05-04T20:00:54 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/bank-robber-sent-to-state-prison-mt-bank-sans-souci-parkway/523-92d0245b-20c0-4902-94ae-aee2af2eff03 |
PITTSTON, Pa. — Police are investigating after a skimming device was found at the ATM of a credit union in Luzerne County.
Officials at UFCW Community FCU on South Main Street in Pittston emailed customers about the incident.
An ATM skimmer can steal your credit or debit card information.
It's believed that the skimming device was placed at the ATM between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The ATM in Pittston is out of service right now.
The credit union says that impacted cardholders were notified.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/card-skimmer-found-on-credit-union-atm-ufcw-community-fcu-south-main-street-pittston/523-c042acaf-e686-455b-bfaf-17c0565027c2 | 2023-05-04T20:00:56 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/card-skimmer-found-on-credit-union-atm-ufcw-community-fcu-south-main-street-pittston/523-c042acaf-e686-455b-bfaf-17c0565027c2 |
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GREENSBORO — Guilford County Schools Superintendent Whitney Oakley shared a list of four key priorities for the district with an audience of hundreds of school staff, families, local leaders and other community members at the Tanger Center in Greensboro on Tuesday.
The four priorities, each carrying multiple strategies for the district to pursue, is billed as a new strategic direction for the district.
The launch comes eight months after Oakley was named as superintendent for the district, and follows an extensive process that included more than 200 conversations with more than 8,000 people, according to the district.
The four priorities in the strategic direction mirror the four categories into which Oakley's transition team organized the feedback.
Those focus areas are:
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- Accelerate learning
- Recruit, retain and reward top talent
- Strengthen health, wellness, and safety in schools
- Prepare students for the world
To accelerate learning, Oakley aims to strengthen the district's core curriculum and increase access to high-quality instruction across the district.
“It should not matter whether you attend Gillespie Park Elementary or Fairview Elementary or Northern Middle or Andrews High School or Page High School,” she said. “All students should receive a high-quality education across this district.”
Oakley spoke about increasing student achievement across racial groups, expanding pandemic-era tutoring programs, and improving how the district support students in kindergarten, sixth and ninth grades. Those are the transition years into elementary, middle, and high school.
The point about health, wellness and safety in schools, Oakley said, includes increasing support for student and staff mental health, in addition to expanding school safety strategies and work on student physical well-being.
Part of preparing students for the world, she said, is building 21st Century schools suitable for modern learning, such as the district has its in its facilities master plan.
"Construction projects do take time, but I know we are all going to be very proud of the final product," she said.
The News & Record spoke with six attendees of the event immediately afterwards, all of whom were enthusiastic about what they heard from Oakley.
Chasity Montgomery, a fifth grader at Bluford-Peeler, said she thought Oakley did good job of explaining what needed to be done, and how and why and how she wanted to do it.
She said hearing Oakley bring up school shootings, and how she hopes to keep students, staff and others safe, stuck with her.
"I feel like that's a great topic to talk about, because there is so much violence in the world that's so like, 'why?'" Chasity said.
Madison Elementary School principal Noelle Leslie said that she knew Oakley was likely to focus on student safety and well-being, because she's heard that echoed in meetings, but she was also really glad to hear the emphasis on staying competitive in keeping and retaining staff talent (this paragraph has been updated to correct Leslie's name 2:50 p.m. 05/05/23).
"For our district to make sure that's a priority, a focus, that's huge," she said. "You definitely want to affirm and celebrate those who are doing the right thing." | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/whitney-oakley-strategic-direction-guilford-county-schools-school-shooting-tanger-center-accelerate-learning/article_426ac50a-ea86-11ed-8462-b31dc6b7043c.html | 2023-05-04T20:00:59 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/education/whitney-oakley-strategic-direction-guilford-county-schools-school-shooting-tanger-center-accelerate-learning/article_426ac50a-ea86-11ed-8462-b31dc6b7043c.html |
LYNCHBURG, Va. – On Thursday afternoon, Governor Glenn Youngkin will visit E.C. Glass High School to deliver remarks and sign HB1572 and SB1291.
The bills increase the penalties for intentionally reporting false emergency threats that require law enforcement, such as a SWAT team, to respond.
We’re working for you to bring full, live coverage of the event, which will begin around 4:15 p.m. today. If you’re waiting on the live stream to begin, please refresh your screen. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/happening-soon-gov-youngkin-signs-legislation-at-ec-glass-high-school/ | 2023-05-04T20:03:23 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/happening-soon-gov-youngkin-signs-legislation-at-ec-glass-high-school/ |
WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – A man was arrested and charged after his wife was found dead in Wythe County Thursday, according to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office.
At 3:45 a.m. the sheriff’s office received a call in the 1300 block of Lots Gap Road about an unconscious female, authorities said.
Deputies said the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office and Lead Mines Rescue arrived on the scene and found a deceased female.
According to authorities, investigators were called to the scene and an interview was conducted with the deceased female’s husband, Charles Lee Spain Jr.
Spain has been charged with the following:
- Assault of a family member
- Strangulation
He is being held at the New River Valley Regional Jail without bond, authorities said.
The sheriff’s office said autopsy of the body will be conducted at the medical examiner’s office in Roanoke, and more charges could be pending. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/man-charged-in-connection-with-wifes-death-in-wythe-county/ | 2023-05-04T20:03:26 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/04/man-charged-in-connection-with-wifes-death-in-wythe-county/ |
PennDOT: Traffic restrictions to be placed on Mount Rose Avenue in York County next week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that traffic will be restricted next week on Route 124 (Mount Rose Avenue) at the Interstate 83 Interchange in York County so crews can inspect storm drain pipes.
On Wednesday, May 10, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., right lane restrictions will be in place in both directions of Mount Rose Avenue.
Westbound Mount Rose Avenue will be restricted from Haines Road to just west of the southbound I-83 off-ramp to Mount Rose Avenue, and eastbound Mount Rose Avenue will be restricted at the ramp to southbound I-83.
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Additionally, a restriction will be in place on southbound Haines Road at the intersection with Mount Rose Avenue. One lane of through traffic will be open at all times, according to PennDOT.
East Market Street intersection closure delayed to May 19
Also, the intersection of East Market and Belmont streets in Springettsbury Township was initially slated to be closed May 5 to May 8, but PennDOT says that has been postponed until later this month.
The Route 462 (Market Street) Bridge in Springettsbury and Spring Garden townships will be closed the weekend of May 19-22 so crews can apply an epoxy overlay to the bridge deck and pave bridge approaches.
Weather permitting, the bridge is expected to close at approximately 9 p.m. Friday, May 19, and reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, May 22.
A detour will be in place. Motorists traveling west on Market Street from the east side of the closure should head north on North Hills Road, west on Route 30, and south on North Shermans Street.
Motorists traveling east on Market Street from the west side of the closure should either head north on North Sherman Street, east on Route 30 and south on North Hills Road (if originating west of Sherman Street on the one-way section of Market Street), or north on Harrison Street, west on Philadelphia Street, north on North Sherman Street, east on Route 30 and south on North Hills Road (if originating between Sherman Street and Belmont Street).
Lena Tzivekis is a Central pa reporter. Email her at etzivekis@gannett.com, or message her on Twitter at @tzivekis | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/traffic-restrictions-to-be-placed-on-mount-rose-avenue-in-york-county/70178232007/ | 2023-05-04T20:11:14 | 0 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/traffic-restrictions-to-be-placed-on-mount-rose-avenue-in-york-county/70178232007/ |
Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve in Hellam Township opens to the public with 2 hiking trails
The Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve in Hellam Township is opening to the public with two looping trails and a parking area.
The land in Hellam Township was named for “shoe wizard” Mahlon Haines when he donated the 300 acres to the Boy Scouts in 1960, according to a York Daily Record article.
The Lancaster Conservancy acquired the over 200-acre nature preserve from the Boy Scouts of America in 2019. Since then, it has worked to remove invasive species from the preserve and prepare trails for visitors, according to a news release.
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“With the recent success of the prescribed burn, we are now ready to provide the first iteration of access and trails, which includes two loops of a planned 5-mile trail system. These trails will allow the public to enter, traverse and experience the significant management changes at Wizard Ranch that have taken it from a heavily compromised ecosystem to now a nature preserve well on its way to restored habitat and recreational trails through robust investments of time, materials and expertise by our staff, contractors and volunteers,” said Brandon Tennis, senior vice president of stewardship at the Lancaster Conservancy.
Wizard Ranch Nature Preserve is part of the Hellam Hills Conservation Area, which runs from north of Wrightsville to the Codorus Creek and is the largest contiguous forest in the triangle between the cities of York, Lancaster and Harrisburg. The conservation area currently includes the Conservancy’s Hellam Hills and Wizard Ranch nature preserves, as well the new Susquehanna Riverlands State Park that the Conservancy helped protect in 2022 – a total of over 2,000 acres of contiguous forests, " according to the conservancy's news release.
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The two preserves offer the visitor an experience of forests along the Susquehanna River in an area rich with history and natural resources, including waterfalls, glens and rocky cliffs.
The new parking area for Wizard Ranch can be accessed via Accomac Road. | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/wizard-ranch-nature-preserve-hellam-township-opens-joining-riverlands/70180434007/ | 2023-05-04T20:11:20 | 1 | https://www.ydr.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/wizard-ranch-nature-preserve-hellam-township-opens-joining-riverlands/70180434007/ |
WATERLOO – The Cedar Valley Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Waterloo.
Mel Wittwer, John Duggan and Deb Gage will present the program on medical practices, procedures and instruments during the Civil War. All three presenters have studied Civil War medicine and participate in reenactments portraying the 16th US Medical Corps.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in the American Civil War.
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WATERLOO – The National Letter Carrier's Association is partnering with nationwide organizations to host their 30th annual 'Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive' event.
On Saturday, May 13, residents in any of the following Iowa counties are asked to place nonperishable food items in their mailboxes: Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Floyd, Grundy, Howard, Mitchell, Poweshiek, Tama and Winneshiek.
The donations will be picked up by local postal carriers and donated to the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.
All donations are tax-deductible and the NEIFB should be listed on any tax deduction forms. Monetary donations can also be made in honor of the event: go.neifb.org/donate .
NEIFB is also asking for volunteers for the event. Those interested can sign up at neifb.volunteerhub.com .
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Northern Iowa celebrates on the field after defeating Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa celebrates on the field after defeating Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Kylee Sanders fields ground ball and makes the throw to first base against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Kylee Sanders slides into home plate against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City. Sanders was called out at the plate.
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Northern Iowa's junior Madison Parks celebrates on her way to scoring against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Anna Wischnowski delivers a pitch against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's junior Madison Parks connects with a pitch against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Kylee Sanders applies the tag to Iowa's Tatianna Roman at second base for the inning-ending out on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Kylee Sanders and junior Taylor Hogan celebrate after Sanders gets the third out of the inning against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Mya Dodge makes a sliding catch in left field against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Mya Dodge slides into home plate against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's junior Madison Parks throws into the infield after making a catch in center field against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's freshman Alexis Pupillo smiles after the last out of an inning against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's junior Maggie Erpelding slides safely into second base against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's senior Brooke Snider celebrates at second base after hitting an RBI double against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's junior Sammy Moss chases after a foul ball against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Anna Wischnowski delivers a pitch against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's sophomore Kylee Sanders eyes the ball after taking a bad hop off the glove against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's freshman Alexis Pupillo takes off for first base after connecting with a pitch against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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Northern Iowa's senior Brooke Snider swings at a pitch against Iowa on Wednesday at Iowa City.
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PLANT CITY, Fla. — A Hillsborough County deputy is being recognized after successfully helping to deliver a baby on the shoulder of Highway 60 in Plant City.
On Sunday, a driver approached Master Deputy Daniel "Red" Jones in a panic, according to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release.
The driver told the deputy his pregnant wife was about to give birth. After hearing this, Jones immediately called for Hillsborough County Fire Rescue to respond. But he didn't just sit there and wait – Jones sprang into action to lend a helping hand to the mother who was giving birth on the side of the road.
The deputy was able to provide "constant encouragement and emotional support" while also using his training to make sure it was a safe delivery.
Within just minutes, the agency says a healthy baby girl was born.
The baby girl's father, Luis Lopez, told 10 Tampa Bay on Tuesday evening, "I want to thank the Hillsborough Sheriff's Department for having amazing officers that helped us to deliver our baby girl at Highway 60. Also, thanks to the fire department and EMS team for the awesome job they did there."
Luis Lopez said he and the baby's mother have named the child Lexela Luis Lopez.
"I am extremely proud of Master Deputy Jones's quick actions and dedication to serving our community in any capacity," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "This is his third time assisting a citizen with delivering a baby! While delivering in the front seat of a car was not the original birth plan, Master Deputy Jones reassured the mother of six that she was in good hands.
"I wish mom, dad, and their new baby girl all the joy and happiness. Congratulations!"
Once medical crews arrived at the scene, they took both the mother and child to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and care.
Jones, who has been with the sheriff's office since December 2001, was thrilled to help welcome the baby girl and even cheekily recommended they name the baby "Red." | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/hillsborough-deputy-florida-helps-deliver-baby/67-4ffab27a-7006-4f06-8eb6-02e8926eebe7 | 2023-05-04T20:16:24 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/hillsborough-deputy-florida-helps-deliver-baby/67-4ffab27a-7006-4f06-8eb6-02e8926eebe7 |
BALTIMORE — Baltimore emergency responders pulled a body out of the Inner Harbor just after 4 p.m. on Thursday.
The Baltimore Police Department is investigating the incident.
Fire trucks responded to the the 100 block of President Street to assist, and Special Operations members helped remove the person from the water.
People in the area can expect traffic delays.
There's no word on how the person died or how they ended up in the water.
This story is developing and will be updated once we learn more details. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/body-pulled-from-inner-harbor-thursday-afternoon | 2023-05-04T20:20:26 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/body-pulled-from-inner-harbor-thursday-afternoon |
HOWARD COUNTY — A Howard County teacher faces charges for the alleged sex abuse of a 15-year-old student at Mt. Hebron High School.
Police were told about the abuse on May 2 by a friend of the victim.
Detectives believe that the teacher, 44-year-old Matthew Barth, abused the student on multiple occasions inside the school.
According to police, detectives reviewed electronic records which showed that there was inappropriate contact between the teacher and the victim.
Police say that the abuse had been going on for four months.
Barth has been a teacher at the school since 2003.
Superintendent Michael J. Martirano released a note to parents that stated the following:
Dear Community,
As many of you may have heard, the Howard County Police Department charged a Mt. Hebron High School teacher, Matthew Barth, with “sexual abuse of a minor and a third-degree sex offense.” He has been a teacher at Mt. Hebron since 2003 and it has been his only HCPSS school of employment. He was placed on administrative leave and removed from access to students when HCPSS was informed of the accusation. This is an ongoing police investigation and we are unable to share other information at this time. The police press release may be found online.
As a parent and an educator, I find this news troubling and upsetting. If you suspect that your child may have had an inappropriate encounter with this individual – or any individual – please contact the Howard County Police Department Detectives at 410-313-STOP or HCPDcrimetips@howardcountymd.gov. In addition, the Howard County Police Department has asked that anyone with information related to this matter call them directly at 410-313-STOP.
Staff who work in the school system are held to the highest standard as we are entrusted to take care of the children and keep them safe in this community. I am deeply concerned and disturbed at this news and I know that like me, many of our staff, parents and guardians will have concerns. As we process this news, we have to make sure that we put every support in place to help our students who are impacted by this news or may have difficulty processing this. School administrators and staff at all schools are prepared to provide support for students. The school system website provides resources to assist you with these difficult conversations and a few suggestions are included below.
As you have these difficult conversations at home with your children, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child(ren)’s principals, counselors, teachers or community superintendents if we can provide any support whatsoever. Every school’s administrative team and Student Services staff are prepared to assist any students who are upset by this news.
Having Difficult Conversations With Your Child
· Discuss what they know – Ask what your child has been hearing and what they have been talking about with their friends.
· Talk about healthy relationships – Healthy relationships should always be based on respect, safety, and explicit consent.
· Talk about caring for their friends - Talking about how to be a good friend can show your teen that you trust them to do the right thing and allow you to communicate about safety practices without sounding like you’re targeting their personal behavior.
· Keep the conversation going – Discussions about sexual abuse and sexual assault are prevalent on social media and in our society. By maintaining an open conversation with your children, you can help prepare them for situations they may face now or in the future.
I am very sorry to have to share this upsetting news with you. As we process the news, and support our children in schools, I encourage you to contact your child’s administrator, counselors or teachers if we can provide any additional support to your family.
Barth is charged with sexual abuse of a minor and a third degree sex offense. He is currently in custody in North Carolina awaiting extradition. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/howard-co-high-school-teacher-charged-for-alleged-sex-abuse-of-student | 2023-05-04T20:20:32 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/howard-co-high-school-teacher-charged-for-alleged-sex-abuse-of-student |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters put out a blaze Thursday morning that burned part of a North Portland home down to its support beam.
Portland Fire & Rescue says crews arrived at the fire near North Farragut Street and North Albina Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Exactly 10 minutes after tweeting crews were at the scene, PF&R said the main body of the fire had been extinguished.
Photos of the scene show smoke billowing between scorched support beams on what appears to be the backside of the house.
There’s no word yet of any injuries.
Officials are working to determine what caused the fire. | https://www.koin.com/local/fire-burns-part-of-north-portland-home-to-beams/ | 2023-05-04T20:28:44 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/fire-burns-part-of-north-portland-home-to-beams/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A group of volunteers with the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion are joining forces in a group called Star Wars Oregon — wearing movie-accurate Star Wars costumes to events and children’s hospitals to raise money for charity.
Watch the video above to learn more. | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-volunteers-cosplay-for-charity-with-star-wars-group/ | 2023-05-04T20:28:50 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-volunteers-cosplay-for-charity-with-star-wars-group/ |
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Three people, including a 16-year-old, were arrested in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old found in a crashed car last October in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Angel Vega, 16; Demetrius King, 20; and Jaylee Ramirez, 19; were taken into custody. King faces a first-degree murder charge while Vega and Ramirez face second-degree murder charges.
Deputies responded to the 6700 block of Stardust Lane on Oct. 20, 2022, and found Jessiah Pharrell Boyd, 18, with a gunshot wound inside a crashed car. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
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According to a warrant arrest affidavit, the three suspects planned to lure Boyd under the guise of sex and rob him. According to deputies, two of the suspects were seen on surveillance video shooting at the vehicle Boyd was found in when he attempted to drive away. The other suspect, Ramirez, was in the back seat of the car and jumped out of the vehicle as shots were fired.
The 19-year-old told deputies she and “the other suspect didn’t get anything out of it” and the other suspect “was the only one that got everything,” according to the warrant arrest affidavit.
News 6 spoke with the victim’s mother, Patriece Johnson, after his death and learned he was a student at Dr. Phillips High School.
“That’s the heartbreaking part too, is that I don’t know what happened and I want to know, and I deserve to know,” Johnson said.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A 60-year-old Melbourne man is accused of injuring a friend of his in a DUI crash before selling his power tools to a nearby pawn shop over a year later, according to the police department.
Police said that in December 2020, Leslie Varner was driving two friends in his pickup truck when he failed to stop at a stop sign and was struck by another vehicle from behind on Eau Gallie Boulevard.
As a result of the crash, both friends were seriously injured, suffering broken ribs, fluid in lungs and broken vertebrae in their necks, police said. Varner also suffered a broken vertebrate in his neck, police added.
An investigative report shows that while towing Varner’s truck, a relative of the friends found a bag with apparent drugs inside. That person also said he found a used syringe in Varner’s camper, the report reveals.
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Months later in May 2021, police said they were able to determine that the apparent drugs had tested positive for methamphetamine, and a syringe was found to contain an anabolic steroid.
A blood test confirmed that Varner had the drug in his system at the time of the crash, investigators said.
In August 2022, deputies said they were called to a home in Melbourne after reports that Varner had taken things from a shed and sold them at a nearby pawn shop.
Upon arrival, it was revealed that Varner had taken several power tools — including an impact driver, weed eater and chainsaw, among others — that belonged to one of his friends who was injured in the 2020 crash, deputies said.
Varner was eventually arrested on April 28, 2023, more than two years since the crash took place.
He faces charges of possessing controlled substances, causing serious injury while driving with a suspended license, two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury, larceny, four counts of false verification of ownership to a pawnbroker and four counts of dealing in stolen property. He is held on a $116,000 bond amount.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Someone fishing near Ponce Inlet on Thursday reeled in an interesting catch — a great white shark, as video on social media shows.
Sudden Strike Offshore Adventures, a company that provides boat services for fishing trips, posted the video of the encounter on its Facebook page.
According to the post, the shark was hooked about 20 miles off the coast of Ponce Inlet.
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News 6 has reached out to the company about the catch and is expected to speak with a representative on Thursday evening.
Check back for developments.
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Idaho Chief Deputy Attorney General David Dewhirst has left the office, a spokesperson for the office confirmed Thursday.
Dewhirst's LinkedIn profile shows that, as of this month, he is a senior advisor to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
...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. && ...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. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
Idaho Chief Deputy Attorney General David Dewhirst has left the office, a spokesperson for the office confirmed Thursday.
Dewhirst's LinkedIn profile shows that, as of this month, he is a senior advisor to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced in November that Dewhirst would serve in the top staff position in the office. Dewhirst assumed the post Jan. 2.
Office Spokesperson Beth Cahill wrote in a texted comment, "David led the transition efforts for our office, helping guide the Office of Attorney General through the first leadership change in twenty years. The Dewhirst family relocated to be near aging relatives. We wish him well in his new endeavor.”
Prior to coming to Idaho, Dewhirst served as Montana's solicitor general, an office that he created for the first time in the state's history. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen appointed him to that position in 2021.
Dewhirst also previously clerked for 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Lawrence VanDyke, after serving as a senior counsel to the U.S. secretary of commerce, a position he started in 2018 under the Trump administration, the Idaho Press previously reported.
Dewhirst had previously operated a public interest litigation group at the Freedom Foundation, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from The George Washington University Law School.
DeSantis is expected to soon announce that he will run for president in the 2024 election.
This story will be updated.
Laura Guido is the Statehouse reporter and covers Idaho politics. You can follow her on Twitter @EyeOnBoiseGuido, email her at lguido@idahopress.com and sign up for the Eye on Boise newsletter online.
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DULUTH — An intoxicated man allegedly held a gun to the head of his ex-wife and threatened to kill her in the presence of her granddaughter and a school bus transporting Hermantown elementary students.
Gary Robert Holter, 75, of Duluth, was charged Friday in State District Court with five crimes in the April 27 altercation outside the Timber Ridge Townhomes.
The situation was described by police as "fluid and dangerous," as it happened in a busy location and prompted the bus driver to call 911 and leave the area.
A criminal complaint states that Holter drove to his ex-wife's apartment on Timber Ridge Lane, behind Walmart, around 4:30 p.m. The victim came out with her granddaughter to speak with him, at which point he allegedly stated, "I'm going to shoot you dead," and pointed a pistol at her head.
The woman screamed and ran behind a vehicle while the grandchild went back into the apartments to alert other occupants, the complaint states.
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Hermantown police caught up with Halter in his vehicle a "short distance away" and placed him under arrest. Asked if he knew what happened at the victim's residence, he allegedly said, "Yeah, I do," and acknowledged having a gun in his pocket.
Officers described Holter as unstable on his feet and showing multiple signs of impairment. A field-sobriety test placed his blood-alcohol concentration at 0.19, more than twice the legal limit for driving, according to the complaint.
In a statement given after a Miranda warning was read, Holter allegedly admitted that he was "displeased" that his ex-wife was in a relationship with another person and that he "wanted to talk with her" about it. Court records indicate the couple married in 1997 and separated in 2015.
"Who knows what would have happened," if the significant other had been present at the apartment, he allegedly told police.
The Hermantown Community Schools bus was coincidentally in the area at the time. School officials said last week that the driver saw Holter with the gun, backed up and called 911. The driver dropped off students on a different part of their route, and then returned to finish the route once police gave the go-ahead, Superintendent Wayne Whitwam said.
Holter is charged with felony counts of second-degree assault and threats of violence; two gross misdemeanor charges of driving while impaired; and a misdemeanor count of carrying a pistol while under the influence of alcohol.
He has only a handful of minor infractions on his record, and none in the past decade, but St. Louis County prosecutor Alexander Saumer said the "facts of this case presented a significant danger to the victim, neighbors and the community."
Judge Theresa Neo granted his request to set unconditional bail at $500,000, or conditional bail at $300,000 with requirements that he refrain from possessing firearms and undergo mental health and chemical dependency assessments.
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Holter, who was denied a public defender, had not posted either figure as of Thursday and remained at the St. Louis County Jail. His next court appearance is set for May 23. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/charges-duluth-man-held-gun-to-ex-wifes-head-in-hermantown-confrontation | 2023-05-04T20:33:44 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/charges-duluth-man-held-gun-to-ex-wifes-head-in-hermantown-confrontation |
NASHWAUK — A state agency has recommended a batch of state mineral leases near Nashwauk go to Cleveland-Cliffs, which says it will use the ore to extend the life of Hibbing Taconite.
Without additional leases, the mine and pellet plant were expected to run out of ore and close in 2026, threatening more than 700 jobs.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on Thursday said the Minnesota Executive Council — chaired by Gov. Tim Walz and made up of the state's constitutional officers — should approve granting the leases to Cliffs at its May 25 meeting.
"After careful consideration of multiple requests to lease the state ore near Nashwauk, the DNR has concluded that it is in the best interest of the state to enter into leases with Cleveland-Cliffs," the agency said. "Cleveland-Cliffs has a proven record of bringing mining projects into operation and currently holds a significant land position adjacent to the state ore in the area."
The leases were previously held by embattled Mesabi Metallics, but the DNR terminated Mesabi Metallics’ leases in May 2021 after the company failed to meet a last-chance requirement set by the state after years of missed lease requirements and deadlines.
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Cliffs has long sought the leases. In a statement Thursday, Cliffs President and CEO Lourenco Goncalves thanked Walz and the DNR.
"When approved by the Minnesota Executive Council, the leases will be used to provide a long-term extension of Hibbing Taconite’s mine life, securing the future of Hibbing Taconite and the good-paying, union jobs at Hibtac, our flagship operation in Minnesota," Goncalves said.
The DNR and Cliffs did not say how long the life of Hibbing Taconite would be extended. In March, Goncalves said the Nashwauk leases would add "decades" to the life of Hibbing Taconite.
Hibbing Taconite is a joint venture between the Iron Range's two iron ore mining companies: Cleveland-Cliffs, which manages it and has an 85.3% stake in it, and U.S. Steel, which has a 14.7% stake.
U.S. Steel and a new Hibbing-based scram-mining company, Scranton Holding Co., also sought the leases.
The Nashwauk site and its leases have long sat unused and tied up by partially completed projects.
Since 2007, iterations of Mesabi Metallics — the former Essar Steel Minnesota project that has had multiple owners, managers and names — has floundered through construction stoppages, bankruptcies, missed deadlines, late payments and other legal battles. The project sits about half-finished.
While Essar walked away from the bankrupt project in 2015, leaving behind $1 billion in debt, the company reentered the picture after settling some $260 million of debt and is now Mesabi Metallics' parent company. Last year, the company maintained it was still pursuing a project on its privately held land near Nashwauk.
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Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, who has long advocated for the leases to go to Cliffs, said there will finally be some certainty in Nashwauk and Hibbing Taconite.
“There have been years of broken promises and missed deadlines, and as a result, the people of the Iron Range have had to experience economic turmoil for far too long," Lislegard said in a news release Thursday. "Today, the uncertainty surrounding this project is finally coming to an end." | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/dnr-recommends-nashwauk-leases-go-to-cleveland-cliffs-ore-will-extend-life-of-hibbing-taconite | 2023-05-04T20:33:54 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/dnr-recommends-nashwauk-leases-go-to-cleveland-cliffs-ore-will-extend-life-of-hibbing-taconite |
What to Know
- Police in New Jersey's largest city continue their investigation into the shooting that took place Wednesday in a multi-family home that left three individuals, including a child, dead, according to prosecutors.
- At around 8:33 p.m. on that night police responded to a report of a shooting on Johnson Avenue in Newark.
- According to prosecutors, when they arrived on scene the found an unidentified man and a 7-year-old boy shot in an apartment. The shooter, who tried to run away from the scene of the shooting, pulled out a second gun in front of responding officers who then opened fire and killed him.
Police in New Jersey's largest city continue their investigation into the shooting that took place Wednesday in a multi-family home that left three individuals, including a child, dead, according to prosecutors.
At around 8:33 p.m. on that night police responded to a report of a shooting on Johnson Avenue in Newark.
According to prosecutors, when they arrived on scene the found an unidentified man and a 7-year-old boy shot in an apartment.
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The man, prosecutors said, was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:02 p.m. and the child was taken to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9:16 p.m.
A doorbell camera captured the moment the multi-family home on Newark's Johnson Street became a crime scene Wednesday night.
One of the two crime scenes involved in the violence was right off of Elizabeth and Meeker avenues. That’s where NBC New York cameras spotted a black handgun.
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Sources tracking the case tell News 4 that’s where the alleged shooter dropped the weapon he used to kill the 7-year-old, as well as the man.
Those same sources say that as the shooter tried to run away from the scene where he shot the child and the man, he pulled out a second gun in front of responding officers who then opened fire and killed him.
A resident in the area said the child and his mother were new to the area.
Another man who was shot was treated at a local hospital for nonfatal injuries.
Following the deadly incident, Mayor Ras Baraka issued a statement calling the shooting "tragic."
"Tonight, there was a tragic shooting that left three people killed, including a child, and the perpetrator. Three people dead. It’s tragic. This is the reason why we have to come together to deal with issues of mental health, drug abuse, anger, conflict, and all kinds of other issues that we see in our communities in general," he said in part. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/investigation-ongoing-into-newark-shooting-that-left-3-dead-including-7-year-old/4303964/ | 2023-05-04T20:34:12 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/investigation-ongoing-into-newark-shooting-that-left-3-dead-including-7-year-old/4303964/ |
Don't put those umbrellas away -- at least for the next couple of days.
Scattered showers continue this evening and again Friday afternoon and evening before we finally dry out this weekend.
The full “flower” moon comes Friday night, and with that we’ll see higher than usual high tides which could lead to minor coastal flooding in a few Thursday tonight and Friday night.
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The coastal impacts through Friday evening brings the possibility of water up to 6 inches above ground level. Shallow flooding along waterfront roads are also a possibility.
This weekend looks great reaching the high 60s and low 70s with partially cloudy skies. Monday is also set up to be a pleasant day.
However the rain makes a return Tuesday. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/more-rain-today-tomorrow-before-finally-a-nice-warmer-weekend/4304132/ | 2023-05-04T20:34:18 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/more-rain-today-tomorrow-before-finally-a-nice-warmer-weekend/4304132/ |
CROWN POINT— A Gary man was charged with child molestation on Tuesday for allegedly inappropriately touching a 7-year-old he babysat in 2006, according to charging documents.
Victor L. Davila, 72, faces two counts of child molesting. Charging documents allege that in 2006, Davila continually molested his son’s step-daughter.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
When Davila touched the girl, he allegedly told her not to tell anyone or she and her siblings would go back into foster care, the probable cause affidavit stated.
There were also instances where “he would come into her room while she was getting dressed, and he also talked about gross things about women,” according to the affidavit.
The abuse typically happened at the girl’s home, located on Knox Street in Lake Station. There was one incident on Dec. 25, 2006, where the mother noticed that Davila’s belt was undone when she left the house, but initially thought nothing of it, according to charging documents.
It wasn’t until the mother returned home and found her kids crying in their bedroom that she realized something was wrong. The woman’s 7-year-old then told her that “Davila had been touching her on her privates, over and under her clothing, for some time,” according to the probable cause affidavit.
Police were contacted by the victim, who is now 23-years-old, in August 2022 about this case. “By mid-November 2022, it was determined that Lake Station Police nor the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office had any record of an investigation being submitted regarding the molestation of [this victim] by Victor L. Davila,” according to the affidavit.
Davila currently has another pending child molestation charge, which was filed in 2021, according to court records. Charging documents allege that Davila molested another 7-year-old from 2014 to 2019.
He bailed out of jail on Nov. 18, 2021, records stated. He’s set for trial on that charge on July 31 in Judge Vasquez’s courtroom.
Davila was wanted Tuesday for the 2023 molestation charges on an arrest warrant.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Marlon Manning
Age : 40
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303914
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Stewart Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303910
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Tylicki
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303901
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jazmin Guerrero
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303897
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kane Jackson
Age : 25
Residence: Geneseo, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303900
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Peter Kochopolous
Age : 59
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303907
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Billy Fowler
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303899
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Franklin George
Age : 72
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303911
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Escalante
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303896
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Copollo
Age : 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303913
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rex Engle
Age : 45
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303915
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Roshaud Bell
Age : 21
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303905
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamyra Thomas
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303875
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camden Wall
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303883
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonte Phillips
Age : 28
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303878
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Reyes
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303873
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Sheppard
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303881
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Murphy III
Age : 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303876
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua McCafferty
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303879
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Millsap Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Phoenix, AZ
Booking Number(s): 2303885
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Caroline Hamilton
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303880
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone Holyfield Sr.
Age : 64
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303890
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dale Crawley
Age : 33
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303884
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Vlietstra
Age : 59
Residence: Joliet, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303839
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Valdez
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303860
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Valleyfield
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303869
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cody Sucich
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303868
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jarred Rumph
Age : 36
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303865
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303856
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Ramirez
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303598
Arrest Date: April 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Reddick
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303863
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Kelley Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303854
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Millan-Rodriguez
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303852
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leonard Johnson Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303850
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrian Esparza
Age : 51
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303843
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicole Fuentes
Age : 27
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303867
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Grover Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303861
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amy Alexanderson
Age : 38
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303844
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Becerra Hernandez
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303866
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Romell Cooper
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303841
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Micah Singleton
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303827
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Vaughn
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303819
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Nanay
Age : 63
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303820
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Collins Onchagwa
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303835
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Ottomanelli
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303822
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roberto Sanchez
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303805
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303832
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Leverson Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303818
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaquies Moore
Age : 28
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303823
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Aiken
Age : 51
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303821
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martell Flippins
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303817
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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PHOENIX — Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced Thursday that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.
The company's cars will also start to pick up more volunteers for testing the autonomous vehicles traversing the more challenging conditions in San Francisco.
The expansion marks the next leg in an ambitious journey aimed at creating a safer and cheaper alternative to ride-hailing services that depend on humans.
The increased territory in the Phoenix area means Waymo's robotaxis will now pick up and drop off fare-paying passengers in an area spanning 180 square miles (466 square kilometers), doubling in size since late last year. Waymo's robotaxis now cover four times more territory than when they began giving rides to fare-paying passengers in the Phoenix area in late 2020.
“We are feeling tremendous wind at our backs,” Saswat Panigrahi, Waymo's chief product officer, said in a briefing with reporters.
Waymo, which began as a secret project within Google more than a decade ago, is now hoping to carry that momentum into San Francisco, one of the most densely populated cities U.S. that is also renowned for hilly roads and frequent fog that can flummox driverless vehicles.
Although Waymo has encountered problems both with San Francisco's weather and unexpected stops that have blocked traffic, it's continuing to test its robotaxis throughout the city at all times of the day by providing free rides to its employees and volunteers selected from a waiting list to try the service.
“There are clearly additional learnings that we are responding to,” Panigrahi said of the various problems that Waymo has encountered in San Francisco.
The Mountain View, California, company is seeking approval from California regulators so its robotaxis can start charging fares for rides — something Cruise, a rival driverless service owned by General Motors, has been doing since last June, but only in parts of San Francisco during nighttime hours.
Cruise also recently began giving free rides through most of San Francisco around the clock to volunteer passengers while waiting for state regulators to approve its application to collect fares for service anywhere in the city.
If and when Waymo and Cruise get regulatory approval, San Francisco will become the first U.S. city with two commercial robotaxi services competing against ride-hailing pioneers Uber and Lyft, as well as traditional taxis with humans behind the wheel.
As part of Thursday's announcement, Waymo said its robotaxis are providing an average of 10,000 weekly rides with no humans inside the vehicles other than passengers. Panigrahi said he expects Waymo's robotaxi fleet to be giving 100,000 weekly rides by the summer of 2024. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/waymo-expands-service-territory-phoenix/75-6143bb1b-66d9-4bff-bf4d-0831090cf2d8 | 2023-05-04T20:38:11 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/waymo-expands-service-territory-phoenix/75-6143bb1b-66d9-4bff-bf4d-0831090cf2d8 |
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — Police are investigated a suspected case of open lewdness that took place overnight at Penn State Harrisburg.
It occurred around 12:40 a.m., according to campus police.
The suspect is described as a male wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and pants. He appeared to be in a disheveled state and was walking with an unsteady gait, police said.
Anyone with information on the man's identity is asked to contact Penn State University Police at (717) 948-6232 or submit tips to Officers Jose Soto (jcs6371@psu.edu) or Phillip Peng at (pmp27@psu.edu).
Anonymous tips may be submitted here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/penn-state-harrisburg-open-lewdness-investigation/521-b1c51c75-958f-4f98-a9dd-ddcdfc965c6d | 2023-05-04T20:41:28 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/penn-state-harrisburg-open-lewdness-investigation/521-b1c51c75-958f-4f98-a9dd-ddcdfc965c6d |
DALLAS (KDAF) — May the 4th be with you! It’s Star Wars Day, and the puns are strong with this one.
The movie Star Wars captured American pop culture like a Jedi wielding a lightsaber. Nearly forty years later and its impact is still felt throughout Hollywood and beyond.
Today is National Star Wars Day where we celebrate our favorite scenes, actors, and the movie franchise itself. “In late 2012, Disney purchased Lucasfilm and has officially observed the holiday at Disneyland and Walt Disney World ever since,” National Today said.
There are many events happening in Dallas that you won’t have to take the Mandalorian to get to:
If you are a newbie to a great classic and want to avoid FOMO (Feeling of Missing Out), here is the viewing order of all Star Wars movies: | https://cw33.com/news/local/may-the-4th-be-with-you-how-to-celebrate-in-dallas/ | 2023-05-04T20:41:34 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/may-the-4th-be-with-you-how-to-celebrate-in-dallas/ |
ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. — State Representative Toren Ecker is facing DUI charges following a single-vehicle crash in April.
According to court documents, Ecker has been charged with DUI- unsafe driving, DUI- BAC .10%-16% and disregarding a traffic lane (single).
On April 19 at 11:48 p.m., state police responded to a single-vehicle crash along the 7000 block of Carlisle Pike.
According to the affidavit of probable cause, troopers were informed of an erratic driver within the same area of the crash. One of the callers who contacted PSP to report the crash stated they could "smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage" coming from Ecker's car, according to the affidavit.
Troopers arrived at the crash scene just after midnight and reported seeing Ecker's white Honda Accord with heavy front-end damage as well as a damaged guard rail.
Ecker allegedly told police he had been traveling south when another car crossed into his travel lane, forcing him to swerve to avoid a crash.
According to troopers at the scene, Ecker smelled of "an alcoholic beverage." He was asked to perform a field sobriety test, where allegedly multiple signs of impairment were observed.
A PBT was administered to Ecker, which reportedly showed a positive presence of alcohol.
Ecker was placed under arrest for DUI at the scene. He was transported to a Hanover hospital, which displayed a BAC of .130+/-.008 g/100mL.
In a statement, Ecker apologized for his actions:
“Most importantly, I am relieved that my lack of judgment did not result in any injury to others or myself.
“I take responsibility for my actions. To my family, constituents, and colleagues, I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible behavior and ask for your forgiveness.
“As this process moves forward, I will accept accountability and seek to restore the trust so many have put in me.”
The Republican represents the 193rd Legislative District, which covers parts of Adams and Cumberland counties. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-representative-facing-dui-charges-crash/521-bc7b4666-2c8b-44b9-92a7-f9c188876066 | 2023-05-04T20:41:34 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pennsylvania-representative-facing-dui-charges-crash/521-bc7b4666-2c8b-44b9-92a7-f9c188876066 |
For KING + COUNTRY, Jason Isbell among acts, shows coming to Lubbock
For KING + COUNTRY at USA
for KING + COUNTRY brings its What Are We Waiting For? : The Tour, Part II to United Supermarkets Arena, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 7.
Performing new music from their latest album and featuring a fresh stage production, the group promises an evening concertgoers won’t soon forget.
Joel and Luke Smallbone know how to spin a cocoon of sound that envelopes the listener, lace words of truth and use their voices to lift and inspire. For KING + COUNTRY - the quadruple GRAMMY®-winning progressive pop duo - believe in what music can do as a positive and emotional force in people’s lives and is what drives the Australia-born, Nashville-based brothers.
Tickets for this concert range from $19 to $50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (806) 770-2000, or visit selectaseatlubbock.com
Isbell, 400 Unit to perform at Holly Hall
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
The group is an American southern rock/ alt-country band based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Since his 2013 breakthrough album, Southeastern, he’s won four Grammy awards — two for Best Americana Album (Something More Than Free & The Nashville Sound) and two for Best American Roots Song (“24 Frames” & “If We Were Vampires”).
Both of the award-winning albums also peaked at number 1 on Billboard Country, Folk, and Rock charts. The group’s newest album, Weathervanes, will be released on June 9.
Reserved seat tickets range from $49 to $119 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/
The Edge Theatre hosting auditions
The Edge Theatre will host auditions for "The Mountaintop" at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8 and Tuesday, May 9 at 4228 Boston Ave.
They're seeking a cast of one male and one female - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Camae, a young hotel maid.
The Story: A gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil right leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On April 3, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
For more information contact Stephanie Johnson at stephaniej64lbk@gmail.com
LCT presents 'Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical'
Lubbock Community Theater presents "Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical" on May 12, 13, 14 and 19, 20, 21 at the theater, 3101 35th St. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on May 12-13 and 19-20, with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. on May 14 and 21.
At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America's most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement's worst nightmares. Fearless, shameless and alluring, the Tony-nominated Bonnie & Clyde, from the legendary Frank Wildhorn (Jekyll & Hyde, Civil War, Dracula) is the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire country.
When Bonnie and Clyde meet, their mutual cravings for excitement and fame immediately set them on a mission to chase their dreams. Their bold and reckless behavior turns the young lovers' thrilling adventure into a downward spiral, putting themselves and their loved ones in trouble with the law. Forced to stay on the run, the lovers resort to robbery and murder to survive. As the infamous duo's fame grows bigger, their inevitable end draws nearer.
The production is based on the book by Ivan Menchell with music by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics by Don Black. Jillian Johnstone directs.
Tickets for this production are $30 (plus taxes and fees) for adults and $25 (plus taxes and fees) for seniors ages 65 and older, children 12 and younger and students with ID.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/
Christ in the Arts presents 'Boundless'
Christ in the Arts presents "Boundless" at 7 p.m. May 12 and 13 in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center theater.
"Boundless" is a collaboration event with singer/songwriter Shannon Adducci, with guest choreographer Jiri Voborsky. This live music and dramatic dance combination promises to be a beautiful and uplifting event.
Tickets range from $20 to $30 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000, Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or online at selectaseatlubbock.com
G. Graham Brown to perform at Cactus
Soulful country stylist T. Graham Brown is set to take the Cactus Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12.
Brown’s initial entry to Country Radio was the sad and soulful “Drowning In Memories.” That Top-40 single helped him to establish himself, and by the winter of 1986, he had warmed up to audiences with the bluesy hit “I Tell It Like It Used To Be.” Other hits quickly followed, with his first self-penned release “Hell And High Water,” which became his first number one song. “I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again” and “Don’t Go To Strangers” were the next releases, which all became chart-toppers.
In recent years, his first-ever Gospel album, "Forever Changed", netted him a Grammy nomination, with the promise of more such music on the way. A collaboration from the disc, “He’ll Take Care of You,” paired him with country Hall of Famer Vince Gill.
Tickets for this show are $37.50 for the first four rows A-D; $32.50 for remaining floor seats, rows E-M; $27.50 for standard balcony; and $65 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Caldwell Entertainment pays tribute to 80s bands
Caldwell Entertainment presents A Tribute to Van Halen, AC/DC and Tom Petty on Saturday, May 13, at Cactus Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the shows starts at 7:30 p.m.
These three legendary rock groups brought some of the best music to the charts in the ’80s. From “Jump” to “Back In Black” to “I Won’t Back Down” this show is guaranteed to be a night you won't forget.
Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information, visit cactustheater.com
Plainview library hosts Texas author at Fair Theater
The city of Plainview’s Unger Memorial Library will be hosting a book signing with Taylor Moore, Texas author, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at the Fair Theater, 717 Broadway.
Moore is the author of "Down Range and Firestorm", an action-thriller series featuring Garrett Kohl. His latest book, "Ricochet", will be released on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
A sixth-generation Texan who grew up on a farm and ranch northwest of Houston, Moore is a former CIA Intelligence Officer who worked in both analysis and operations and later consulted for the Department of Defense in Theater Security Cooperation, Force Protection, and Counternarcotics. He now lives in the Texas Panhandle with his wife and two children, where he is a full-time author, screenwriter and speaker.
"Down Range and Firestorm" will be available for purchase at the event; cash, check or credit cards are welcome.
For more information about the event, contact Unger Library at (806) 296-1149, and for more information about Taylor Moore, visit www.taylormoorebooks.com.
Cactus presents The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys bring their Front Porch Singin' Tour to the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 14, and Monday, May 15.
The four-part harmonies and upbeat songs of The Oak Ridge Boys have spawned dozens of country hits and a No. 1 pop smash, earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA, and ACM awards and garnered a host of other industry and fan accolades. Every time they step before an audience, the Oaks bring four decades of charted singles, and 50 years of tradition, to a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting anywhere.
The group has scored 12 gold, three platinum and one double platinum album — plus one double platinum single — and had more than a dozen national #1 singles and over 30 Top Ten hits.
Tickets for this show are $95 for the first six floor rows A-F; $85 for remaining floor rows G-M; $75 for standard balcony; and $170 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Fathom presents 'Grease' special 45th anniversary screening
Fathom's Big Screen Classics presents "Grease" on the big screen for its 45th anniversary at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 14, and 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at Cinemark Movies 16 and XD, 5721 58th St.
The kids are cool, the cars are hot, and the tunes are always rockin' and rollin' when one of the most beloved comedies of all time comes back to theaters to celebrate its 45th anniversary! Good girl Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) is new to school, but ready to join the Pink Ladies.
Bad boy Danny (John Travolta), the leader of the T-Birds, has just discovered their summer lovin' wasn't just a passing fling when they're reunited at Rydell High School.
Tickets for this special event are $12.45 and available in advance online at www.fathomevents.com/events
Touring Broadway production of 'Tootsie' comes to Holly Hall
Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall brings its next production to the Hub City with the musical comedy "Tootsie" at 7:30 p.m. on May 15, 16 and 17, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater.
This laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater tells the story of Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime.
Featuring a hilarious Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony-winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is “a joyful delight” (The Washington Post) that’s “so packed with punchlines, it should be called a jokebox musical!” (Bloomberg).
Reserved seat tickets range from $40 to $75 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Concert benefits Team Luke
Eli Young Band will be performing on May 16 at the United Supermarkets Arena, benefiting Team Luke Hope for Minds. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the concert starting at 8:30 p.m.
TLHFM helps families and children who have suffered from a brain injury. TLHFM has helped more than 480 families in 45 states.
While selling out venues as a headliner from coast-to-coast, EYB has toured with Jason Aldean, Dave Matthews Band, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, and Darius Rucker.
With momentum still high following their fourth career No, 1, hitmakers Eli Young Band are releasing an introspective new single with “Break It In” via The Valory Music Co. Under producer Dann Huff, the tune explores lessons in life and love that are only learned over time well spent.
General admission seating for this concert is $34.50. To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000, Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., or purchase them online at selectaseatlubbock.com
Ultimate Variety Show coming to Cactus
The Ultimate Variety Show: The Edwards twins, top impersonators and impressionists are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at the Cactus Theater.
Remember all the variety shows we grew up on in the 1970s and 1980s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-created by Las Vegas impersonators. Anthony and Eddie Edwards use state-of-the-art make-up to look and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday.
All your favorite legendary performers come alive in Super Stars on Stage: The Ultimate Variety Show.
Sonny & Cher, Billy Joel, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Bette Midler, Olivia Newton John, Barbra Streisand, Andrea Bocelli, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, and more.
Reserved seat tickets are $25 for all floor seats; $20 for standard balcony box seats; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information, visit cactustheater.com
The Edge presents 'American Buffalo'
The Edge Theatre, 4228 Boston Ave., presents "American Buffalo," directed by James Bush, Ph.D., at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturdays, May 19-20 and May 26-27, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays May 21 and 28.
Don Dubrow (played by Sean Allen Jones), the owner of a junk shop where the action takes place, decides to steal a customer’s coin collection when he feels that he has been bested in a transaction including a valuable Buffalo nickel.
He enlists the help of a young junkie named Bobby (played by Nathaniel Connor Goins) but is later convinced by a manipulative friend that Bobby is incompetent. Unable to trust either, Don invites Walter Cole “Teach” (played by Demetrius “Mechie” Scherpereel) to join them.
Bobby becomes a scapegoat as the burglary plot unravels and tensions build into suspicion, anger, and violence.
This production is for mature audiences only.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and students (plus taxes and fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://edgetheatrelubbock.org/
Cactus hosting KISS tribute band
Destroyer, a top touring KISS touring tribute will perform live at the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19.
Audiences loved the recent top touring tributes to Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC, so the historic Cactus Theater is bringing fans another top touring salute to one of the most iconic bands in the history of rock: KISS.
Destroyer is the group hand-picked by the original band KISS and the official “KISS Kruise” as one of the top tributes in the world.
Tickets for this show are $27.50 for the first six floor rows (A-F); $25 for remaining floro seats (rows G-M); $22.50 for standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information, visit cactustheater.com
Caldwell pays tribute to Guns, Def Leppard, Whitesnake
Caldwell Entertainment presents a tribute to Guns 'n Roses, Def Leppard and Whitesnake at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, at the Cactus Theater.
Back by popular demand, Caldwell Entertainment presents a second night of ’80s rock ’n’ roll featuring the legendary music of Guns N’ Roses, Def Leppard and Whitesnake. The previous performance rocked the house and this is sure to do the same.
Tickets are $25 for all floor and standard balcony seats; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information, visit cactustheater.com
'Long Island Medium' comes to Holly Hall
Theresa Caputo brings Live! the Experience to the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly H all at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21.
For more than a decade Caputo, star of the hit TLC show "The Long Island Medium", has provided messages of peace and comfort to over a million people worldwide. Through sharing her gift of communicating with those who have passed on, Caputo delivers healing messages directly to audience members, comforting them with the revelation that our deceased loved ones are still with us– just in a different way.
Reserved seat tickets range from $44.75 to $99.75 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating. There are also VIP packages and add-ons available for an additional charge.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Dance Gallery School presents 'Portrait'
The Dance Gallery School of Dance Arts will host its 42nd Anniversary with a Major Production, “Portrait", at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
“Portrait” is a celebration of the arts and the artists who create them. The dancers will explore a gallery of fine arts from Degas’ ballerinas to Van Gogh’s Starry Night, portray fashion icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe, and honor spiritual leaders like Mother Theresa.
Audiences will be enchanted by the art of Cinderella and the magic of fairytales and captivated by the art of literary greats such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Bram Stoker. Enjoy the music of the Beatles, Elvis, David Bowie and more as the dancers pay tribute to some of music’s greatest artists.
Dancers consist of preschool through high school aged students performing pieces in the styles of tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe and hip hop.
Reserved seat tickets for this production range from $16 to $33 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visithttps://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition coming to Amarillo
The internationally acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is coming to Amarillo on June 9 and runs through July 23. It will be the inaugural exhibit at the newly renovated Sunset Center in Amarillo, now called Arts in the Sunset.
This globally successful exhibit has been all around the world from Shanghai to Chicago, Phoenix, Berlin, Vienna and more. Tickets are on sale today and can be purchased online at artsinthesunset.org.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format allowing viewers to be faceto-face with the masterpieces. Through artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation brings the audience just a few feet away from world-renowned pieces like The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.
Arts in the Sunset is located at 3701 Plains Blvd. The exhibit will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., with the last entry at 6 p.m. On Sundays, the exhibit will be open from 1-5:30 p.m., with the last entry at 4 p.m. The exhibit is wheelchair accessible. Viewing time is estimated between 60 and 90 minutes. Tickets rangefrom $19 to $26.50, based on age and time of day.
Proceeds from the exhibit will benefit the Downtown Women’s Center (DWC), Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle (CCTXP), the Amarillo Art Institute and the Amarillo Cultural District of the Texas Commission on the Arts.
Madagascar Live coming to Holly Hall
Get ready to move it, move it! Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they escape New York Central Park Zoo and onto the stage in a live musical spectacular. Madagascar the Musical Live is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
Based on the Dreamworks® movie, Madagascar The Musical Live! will have audiences of all-ages cheering and dancing as the crack-a-lackin’ friends find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Featuring new songs written for the stage, a bevy of dancing menageries and even some puppets, Madagascar The Musical Live! is an out-of-this zoo fun experience of friendship and more.
Tickets for this production range from $34 to $100 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Moonlight Musicals opens season with 'Hello Dolly!'
Lubbock Moonlight Musicals begins its 18th year with the 2023 season theme of “Trailblazers!”The first production of the season is "Hello Dolly!" scheduled for June 8-10, 15-17, and 22-24, at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway.
This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play "The Matchmaker" bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
Tickets for this production are $25, which includes Select-A-seat fees. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit moonlightmusicals.com
Bollywood star coming to Holly Hall
Mika Singh, a famous Indian singer, composer, music director, and movie artist of Bollywood fame, is coming to West Texas for the first time at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Buddy Holly Hall.
Singh is one of the most popular singers in India, with many hit songs and compositions.
He has enthralled audiences worldwide with full-house live performances. Accompanied by his orchestra team and chorus singers, audiences will enjoy an electrifying, colorful, multi-cultural show, with popular songs and dance tunes. Talented Lubbock dance artists will perform along with Singh, singing and dancing with his band.
Reserved seat tickets range from $59 to $249 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating and VIP features.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Valli rescheduled for June 16
The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is coming to Buddy Holly Hall at 7 p.m. Friday, June, 16, for a rescheduled date from January. Tickets for the January performance will be honored.
Valli's career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, have spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like “Sherry,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “December ‘63 – Oh What A Night,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” and of course, “Grease.”
His songs have been omnipresent in other iconic movies such as "The Deer Hunter", "Dirty Dancing", "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Conspiracy Theory" and "The Wanderers".
Valli and the Four Seasons have sold more than 100 million records worldwide. They continue to tour throughout the U.S. and abroad to packed houses receiving nightly standing ovations from thrilled fans of multiple generations.
Reserved seat tickets for this show range from $54 to $175 (plus taxes and fees) depending on seating and VIP features.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/ | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/04/for-king-country-jason-isbell-among-acts-shows-coming-to-lubbock/70181996007/ | 2023-05-04T20:47:16 | 1 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/04/for-king-country-jason-isbell-among-acts-shows-coming-to-lubbock/70181996007/ |
Meadow community coming together to help support the Woordard family: Here's how to help
After the death of Wesley "Wes" Woodard in a head-on crash Monday evening, the Meadow community is coming together to grieve and support the family of the 18-year-old high school senior.
Woodard was on his way to Meadow High's FFA Banquet the evening of the accident, the city of Meadow shared in a social media post.
"In a small tight knit community such as Meadow, this is a loss felt so deeply by all. Wes' mother is a teacher, his father a schoolboard member and Wes has attended Meadow ISD since he was in preschool as has his younger brother," reads the post. Woodard competed in numerous sports in high school, including basketball and track.
Woodard was set to graduate from high school in three weeks.
Many in the community are asking for ways to help donate to the family; however, the city has issued a statement of caution saying there are illegitimate GoFundMe accounts raising money for the Woodard family.
However, there is one GoFundMe individuals can donate to that was shared on the city's Facebook page.
Funeral cost for Wes Woodard, organized by Kyle Manweiler
Another way to donate in memory of Woodard is by directly donating to Meadow Independent School District.
According to a post from the school district on Facebook, the Woodard family is establishing a scholarship in memory of their son.
Checks can be sent to 604 4th St. Meadow, TX 79345 with it being made payable to Meadow ISD.
The New Home Church of Christ shared a photo of Woodard, along with a message encouraging prayer.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Meadow community and the Woodard family," the church's social media statement reads. "Please continue to lift them up in prayer."
Texas DPS investigates crash
Investigators believe Woodard was driving a 2016 Chevrolet Silverado pickup east on the westbound side of County Road 230 when his vehicle collided with a 2017 Ford F-250 Pickup truck that was traveling west in the westbound lanes just before 6 p.m. Monday near Meadow, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to DPS, both vehicles tried to take evasive action to avoid hitting each other at the same time, which resulted in the vehicles crashing.
Woodard was pronounced dead on the scene, according to DPS, and the other driver - 60-year-old Antonio Aleman of Hondo - suffered moderate injuries and was taken to University Medical Center in Lubbock.
Other factors contributing to the crash were not immediately clear as the investigation is ongoing. | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/meadow-community-rallies-to-help-family-of-teen-killed-in-crash/70179874007/ | 2023-05-04T20:47:34 | 0 | https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/meadow-community-rallies-to-help-family-of-teen-killed-in-crash/70179874007/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — A surge in state aid and a strong stream of PILOT revenue are supporting a growing education budget in the resort.
The Board of Education adopted a $288.81 million budget for the 2023-24 school year Tuesday.
Business Administrator Celeste Ricketts said the budget put the district on a stable path to steadily strengthening academic and extracurricular activities for students, while supporting staff and launching new projects. Reviewing spending priorities for the coming year, Ricketts said the new budget exemplified the commitment of the administration of Superintendent La’Quetta Small to “fiscal accountability.”
“In preparing this budget for the school year, one of the things I kept thinking about and going over in my mind was the word ‘sustainability,’” Ricketts said. “And all of our conversations that we have as a team, one of the focal points is can we sustain that for years to come.”
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The budget is about $1 million larger than what the school board first proposed in March. It appropriates about $227.94 million for the total operating budget, which is $77.14 million higher than that from two years ago. There is another $55.83 million for grant spending, about $34.16 million more than two years ago; and $5 million for debt service, which has stayed about level for the past three years.
The higher appropriations come as the district lightens its burden on homeowners. The school district has reduced its annual tax levy to $34.97 million, down from $42.92 million in 2022-23. The district collects payments-in-lieu-of-taxes from each of the city casinos based on their gross gaming revenues. These casino payments have totaled about $45 million annually for the past three years, meaning the district’s PILOTs and taxes total about $79.97 million for the coming school year.
These revenues are being collected off a ratable base of taxable properties assessed at over $2.4 billion. Under the new tax levy, Ricketts estimated the annual school tax rate would be set at $1.4534 per $100 of assessed property value — amounting to a tax cut of 15.9 cents per $100 — although she cautioned those figures were subject to change. City homeowners with an average property-value assessment of $122,879 would pay $1,785.92 in annual school taxes under the estimated rate, saving $195.38 from the year before. The school savings come in addition to an anticipated 5.23-cent tax cut from the Atlantic City municipal government and a 2.2-cent cut from Atlantic County, which would together save the average homeowner another $90.93 on their tax bill.
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Ricketts touted the precipitous fall of property taxes over the past nine years, recovering from a time when school officials said the district was in severe financial straits. The total levy has dropped from $131.96 million in the 2014-15 school year by about $51.99 million to the current sum of its taxes and PILOTs. (The tax rate is still 25.6 cents higher than it was during the 2014-15 school year largely due to the erosion of the city ratable base, which remains $8.87 billion lower than it was nine years ago.)
“It signals the district is moving in the right direction,” board President Shay Steele said. “It’s just a big change in our financial footing.”
The cut in taxes is largely a consequence of increasingly generous state funding. The Atlantic City School District received $115.18 million in general fund state aid and $20 million in commercial valuation stabilization state aid for the 2023-24 school year. The total $135.18 million in state aid is 46.81% of the total district budget.
State aid has been gradually growing for the Atlantic City School District for the past decade. For the 2014-15 school year, the district received $17.85 million in aid.
The majority of state funds generally come to school districts in the form of “equalization aid,” which are determined by what the state expects the cost of an adequate education to be in the district. The adequate-education cost in turn is determined largely by qualities of student body, such as total enrollment size, the number of students enrolled in free- or reduced-price lunch programs and the number of students with limited English proficiency. Ricketts said nearly 4 in 5 Atlantic City students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and 18.3% of students are English-language learners.
“I don’t think that we’re getting more favoritism than other school districts, I just think right now the funding formula is being run,” Ricketts said. “We were living off of tax levy heavily in the prior school years. That dynamic is changing.”
The higher expenditures over the past two years affect several line items in the budget. Regular program instruction is set to increase $14.06 million between the 2021-22 and 2023-24 school years, or about 31%.
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Ricketts said major instructional purchases include $4.29 million for substitute teachers, $1.02 million for tutors, and about $1.5 million for high school and middle school sports. The district has also added three teachers to the high school, including one computer teacher, two English-as-a-second-language teachers and one mathematics “coach.”
The district is to have a total capital outlay this year of $34.81 million. Capital projects include $7.9 million for roof work and the installation of rooftop units at multiple schools; $1 million for the tennis court and $2 million for the auxiliary gym at Atlantic City High School; and $850,000 for the Chelsea Heights School floors. There is another $2.1 million in capital expenditures budgeted for the demolition of the former New Jersey Avenue School and $2 million to turn the old Indiana Avenue School into a district storage and shipping center. The district has also budgeted $2.89 million to acquire a future administration building.
As part of the budget, the district has also reinstated elementary and middle school sports; added two teachers to adjust to the district’s new block schedule; and added more advanced Spanish classes to the curriculum. Federal entitlements will be used to implement in-class enrichment and intervention programs in the district elementary and middle schools.
Ricketts said the administration is looking for ways to keep students in district to maintain enrollment numbers and limit the outflow of funds for out-of-district tuition.
The vote to approve the budget was 5-1 with three members of the board absent. Board member John Devlin was the sole vote against the budget. He expressed concerns about the sustainability of the budget and the district’s ability to respond to a sudden cut in state aid.
“I don’t have a crystal ball, I can’t say whether the state is going to come back in and take the money, nobody can say that,” Ricketts said. “So we are in a good place right now, and I see us in a good place for the next few years.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-school-district-adopts-288-8-million-budget/article_e92fe992-ea90-11ed-bbf8-b7105d2506a5.html | 2023-05-04T20:51:11 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-city-school-district-adopts-288-8-million-budget/article_e92fe992-ea90-11ed-bbf8-b7105d2506a5.html |
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A portion of Airport Drive west of Loop 11 in Wichita Falls will be closed to thru traffic until further notice.
Airport Drive in front of the construction site for the new Warren CAT facility will be demolished and widened to create additional lanes.
The work also includes a culvert replacement and associated drainage improvements. This work is being performed as part of the private development process, according to a press release from the city.
At a later date, the intersection of Airport Drive and Loop 11 will be partially closed to accommodate work within the intersection. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/part-of-airport-drive-closed/70184461007/ | 2023-05-04T20:51:13 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/04/part-of-airport-drive-closed/70184461007/ |
Pam Pickett reach a milestone Wednesday and a first for South Jersey.
The longtime Buena Regional High School softball coach earned her 700th career win when her Chiefs defeated Wildwood Catholic 9-0 in a Cape-Atlantic League National Division game at Bill Henfey Park in Wildwood.
Only five other New Jersey softball coaches have had 700 or more wins, but Pickett is the first South Jersey. Under Pickett, Buena has won five South Jersey titles, including three straight from 2013-15.
On Wednesday, Anna Sheridan allowed four hits and struck out five in a complete game for Buena (8-6). She also had two RBIs and a run. Jamirah Roberts went 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Laylah Collins went 2 for 3 with three runs and an RBI. Camryn Johnson went 2 for 4 with two runs.
Buena, which only has one senior, started the season 1-4. The Chiefs have since gone 7-2, including two three-game winning streaks.
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Rebecca Cessna went 2 for 3 for Wildwood Catholic (2-7).
Baseball
Atlantic City 10, Pleasantville 9: Jackson Barrie went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and two runs for the Vikings (3-12). Jacob Downing singled twice and scored two. Vince Conroy doubled, had two RBIs and a run. Oldis Zappata singled, scored once and had an RBI. Otto Carlos Ramirez struck out seven and allowed three hits in 4 1/3 innings.
Angel Guridid went 2 for 4 with two RBIs for the Greyhounds (4-10). Christofer Maldonado, Luis Parra-Bautista and Edriarlyn Caraballo each singled, scored twice and had an RBI. Joshue Matos and Anthony Vasquez each scored runs. Parra-Bautista struck out three in 5 1/3 innings.
Girls lacrosse
No. 4 Southern Reg. 19, Brick Twp. 3: Jenna Sarnoski and Bailey Adams each scored their first career goals for the Rams (7-2), who are No. 4 in The Press Elite 11. Delaney Falk scored five and had an assist. Deirdre Jones scored four and had three assists. Avery Smith added three goals. Riley Lewis had two assists and scored once. Ayla Cozzone scored twice, and Meri Cassidy scored once. Morgan Muirhead and Adyson Griffin each made three saves.
Abby Anfuso, Reese Achille and Clare Ashe each scored for Brick (2-7).
Boys lacrosse
No. 11 Barnegat 12, Jackson Liberty 5: Seth Freiwald scored five and had an assist for the Bengals (9-2). Luke Tortorici added four assists and three goals. Keegan Dunn scored twice and had two assists. Jason Mchale and Jakob Jason each scored once and had an assist. Lucas Holland made 11 saves.
Paul Capozzi scored three for Jackson Liberty (4-6), and Reese Stewart added two. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buenas-pam-pickett-earns-700th-career-win-late-wednesday-roundup/article_376e4c5e-ea8a-11ed-8bd7-77cc4e9b39e8.html | 2023-05-04T20:51:17 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buenas-pam-pickett-earns-700th-career-win-late-wednesday-roundup/article_376e4c5e-ea8a-11ed-8bd7-77cc4e9b39e8.html |
The search for 7-year-old Lucas Rosales continued Thursday, as decreased water levels gave search units additional opportunities to look for the boy.
Lucas was last seen Saturday evening while fishing with his family near Harshman Road and Eastwood MetroPark. He was wearing a white shirt with black sleeves, black pants and black Converse shoes. He is 3 feet tall and about 60 pounds. Lucas has brown hair and brown eyes.
The City of Dayton Department of Water created a temporary dam on a portion of Mad River Thursday morning and was pumping areas within the dammed portion, according to the Dayton Fire Department.
More than 80 personnel from multiple law enforcement agencies, fire departments and search teams continued the search near Harshman Road and Eastwood MetroPark, including down stream of the temporary dam.
Crews performed land and water-based searches Thursday and used aerial and underwater drones, K-9 units and water removal. Teams were able to conduct physical searches of areas that previously weren’t accessible, according to a press release.
Dayton fire and police, Five Rivers MetroParks, Huber Heights Fire Department, Texas EquuSearch, Ohio Task Force 1 members and City of Dayton Department of Water assisted in the search.
Dayton fire’s water rescue crews also Thursday searched portions of the Great Miami River .
The fire department on Monday said the search transitioned from a rescue to a recovery.
Lucas’ mother, Amanda Rosales, was at Eastwood MetroPark Thursday with search teams. She also wrote her son’s name and date of birth and a phone number to call with information on the back of her sister’s vehicle.
Earlier this week Rosales said it was torture waiting for her son to be found.
“You sit here waiting for him to come running out or something or for someone to tell you that they found him,” she said. “When you’re just sitting here for hours upon hour and nobody’s found him yet it’s just torture.”
The boy’s father, Agustin Rosales, previously said the family warned Lucas to back up from the water and told him it was dangerous to get close.
Lucas’ sister, Da’najiah Wakefield, said he was playing near her and their father but left to join other family members so he wouldn’t scare the fish.
A family member said they heard something fall and a splash, as well as someone crying, Da’najaih said.
The family searched and called for Lucas for about 15 minutes before they called police.
Police said foul play is not suspected.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — If you paid to use Intuit TurboTax to file your taxes in 2016, 2017, or 2018, you might be getting money back. The attorney general’s office in Kansas says more than 40,000 people will get some money back.
State attorneys general claimed that Intuit “engaged in deceptive and unfair acts and practices” to get people to pay for something advertised as a free service.
You may remember the Intuit commercials that claimed, “Free, free, free, free.” The attorneys general said Intuit’s ads “misrepresented that consumers were eligible for a free version of its products.”
Investigators claimed that Intuit hid its free file website from internet search engines during tax season and had search engines send customers looking for the IRS Free File Program to Intuit’s paid products.
While Intuit did not admit to any of the accusations, it is paying a $141 million settlement. The Kansas portion is $1.2 million.
Customers who used TurboTax in 2016, 2017 or 2018 might get money back. The settlement goes to those who paid to use a TurboTax product after they:
- Were eligible to use an Intuit IRS Free File product
- Started filing a tax return using a TurboTax Free Edition product
- Were told they were ineligible to use a TurboTax Free Edition product
- And had not used the Intuit IRS Free File Product in a previous year
Most of those affected will get between $29 and $30.
You do not have to do anything to get the payment. Those who are affected will automatically be mailed a check. Rust Consulting, a third-party administrator, is in charge of mailing the checks this month.
Customers should not contact Intuit directly. Instead, if you are eligible, you should get an email, but no other action is required on your part.
Rust Consulting advises customers that they do not have to pay money or provide account information to receive a payment.
Click here for the Intuit Multi-State Settlement website. It includes a section of common questions that customers might have. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/40000-kansans-to-get-money-back-in-turbotax-settlement/ | 2023-05-04T21:00:21 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/40000-kansans-to-get-money-back-in-turbotax-settlement/ |
The City of Hoover has launched into the first phase of their $240,000 plan to create more parks and public spaces over the next 15 to 20 years- a move that Hoover officials hope will bring an improved quality of life and economic development to the city.
In this first phase Project Manager Mindy Wyatt will be focusing on increasing the number of blueways, greenways, and trails in Hoover according to the plan document on the city website.
Blueways and greenways are swaths of water or land, respectively, that are environmentally protected and are reserved for recreational use according to the document.
A large span of the Cahaba River that runs through Hoover is one possible blueway that Wyatt has her eyes on for the future.
“If you talk about blueways, Hoover has the longest span of the Cahaba River running right through the middle of its city limits,” said Wyatt in the plan document. “But we have largely developed with our backs to it. | https://www.al.com/local/2023/05/hoover-seeks-public-engagement-for-240000-parks-and-public-spaces-plan.html | 2023-05-04T21:04:25 | 0 | https://www.al.com/local/2023/05/hoover-seeks-public-engagement-for-240000-parks-and-public-spaces-plan.html |
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A man who prosecutors say jotted down a journal entry noting that he shot and killed a man on St. Patrick’s Day in 2021 at a San Antonio hotel is on trial for murder.
Jurors began hearing testimony Wednesday against Douglas Skaggs, 58, the first of three persons arrested in the case to go to trial.
Skaggs is accused of killing Tito Roman, 39, at the Home Suites near Loop 410 and Summit Parkway. San Antonio police and EMS technicians found Roman inside a room there with multiple gunshot wounds to his face and chest. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two weeks later, police arrested Skaggs, then 55, and Hayley Gibbens, then 23, based on a tip that identified them in surveillance video. Witnesses also said Gibbens accompanied Skaggs to the room where Roman was killed. Each was charged with murder, along with a third person, Nicholas Darimont, then 34, who was arrested in Arizona days later.
Gibbens, 25, and Darimont, 35, are expected to testify against Skaggs as part of the state’s case.
An affidavit supporting Skaggs’ arrest said he admitted to police that he shot Roman because the men had an ongoing dispute. The document also said Gibbens helped Skaggs by luring Roman to the motel so Skaggs could confront him.
As the trial opened, prosecutor Casey Sandoval told jurors they would hear evidence that would prove Skaggs shot Roman in the face, back and stomach — and admitted it in writing.
“Douglas' journal entry said, 'I shot Tito in a hotel because he was going to kill me,'” Sandoval said.
Attorney John Smith, who is representing Skaggs, reserved his opening statement for when he begins presenting the defense’s case.
Jurors heard a frantic 911 call from Michael Pizzini, who was sharing the room with Rochelle Reddick. Both were friends of Roman. Pizzini was heard crying into the phone that someone had been shot in his room, but he didn’t realize it was Roman until he got closer to the body to check for vital signs.
“He’s been shot in the face, and he’s bleeding from his head,” Pizzini cried into the phone. “He has been shot all over, dude, at least five times.”
The dispatcher urged the man to do CPR and provided Pizzini instructions on the procedure.
Later, the jury heard testimony from Reddick, who currently is in the Bexar County jail on charges unrelated to Roman’s killing. She said she has not received any promises from prosecutors for her testimony.
She told the panel Roman was talking to her while she was at her car and saw Skaggs drive up with Gibbens. She said she had only met Skaggs once and did not know Gibbens. Reddick gave Roman and the pair permission to go to the room that she shared with Pizzini.
“He (Roman) went up the steps, I told him the door was open and I said I’d be right up,” Reddick told the jury. “I heard six or seven rounds. … It was so fast. It scared me.”
She said she ran up to the room, Pizzini opened the door, and she saw Roman on the floor. Reddick said Pizzini called 911 and she ran back outside.
“He was lying there, blood everywhere, he was not breathing,” Reddick said of Roman.
She said she did not see any weapons in the room and did not see where the others went.
Reddick told the panel she had known Roman for about a year before he died.
“Tito was a good friend of mine,” she said. “We had a close relationship.”
On Thursday, jurors saw two notebook journals displayed by former San Antonio Police Department crime scene investigator Devon Acosta.
He said he collected the items in Austin, where Skaggs and Gibbens were arrested by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force.
The panel also heard from San Antonio police patrolman Phil Basile, who testified that Roman was shot several times, including once in the cheek.
Also testifying Thursday was David Sarabia, an SAPD crime scene investigator, who said he recovered nine 9mm shell casings from the hotel crime scene.
The case is being heard before Judge Frank J. Castro in the 399th District Court. If convicted, Skaggs faces up to life in prison.
Staff photographer Billy Calzada contributed to this report.
ezavala@express-news.net | Twitter: @elizabeth2863 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/man-on-trial-in-st-patrick-s-day-shooting-18076955.php | 2023-05-04T21:08:50 | 0 | https://www.expressnews.com/news/local/article/man-on-trial-in-st-patrick-s-day-shooting-18076955.php |
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Near Knights Ferry, where Tuolomne and Stanislaus County meet, is the convergence of the 108/120 Highways. It's where a culvert failed this past winter.
Culverts are vital because they move water under roads to prevent pooling and flooding. Rick Brewer, a spokesperson for Caltrans District 10, says the first round of big winter storms around New Year's caused the culvert failure.
He says underneath the road is where two rivers converge. That, mixed with heavy rain and debris, created a need to replace the roughly 60-year-old pipe.
This year alone, District 10 has had about 60 emergency projects. Brewer says there are 10-15 in a typical year, 20 at most.
"We’re talking 3-4x the number of emergency projects in our district alone. Millions and millions of dollars in emergency funds have had to be spent to keep our roads and get them back to where they need to be just because of all those winter storms," said Brewer.
Once it failed, Caltrans had to get approval for the project and hoped to finish it by March. More storms pushed the project back even further and it was finished by early April.
Crews replaced the old pipe with 10, 30,000-lb. concrete blocks placed next to each other to create tunnels. Each tunnel is 10 feet long and 10 feet tall with eight feet of clearance.
Watch more on ABC10 | Davis Stabbings Update: Person detained in Davis after series of stabbings | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/caltrans-replaces-culvert-highway-108120/103-175cf32e-c868-4d4f-b7ea-9862d660ed8a | 2023-05-04T21:11:45 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/caltrans-replaces-culvert-highway-108120/103-175cf32e-c868-4d4f-b7ea-9862d660ed8a |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In Cinthia Spitaleri's game of life, finding good neighbors is no trivial pursuit.
Ready to let the chips fall where they may, she says she isn't going to let the pandemic monopolize her life in 2023.
Spitaleri and her partner Chris moved into Land Park two years ago when pandemic-era restrictions kept many people indoors or away from social activities.
"We know there's such a community presence here and so we're like, 'Everyone else is friends with everybody else,' but we moved here during COVID and hardly got to know anybody," she said. "So, we started doing small game nights."
The couple started their game nights with just enough people to play Connect Four, since the only other game night guests were Chris' cousin, Mustafa Abbas, and their partner.
As much Abbas loves getting competitive on game nights, they live over in El Dorado Hills.
It was after a trip to Ecuador during the summer that Spitaleri and Chris said she really saw the barrier-breaking effect games like Sequence had on the multi-cultural community.
"There's like, no language barrier. Like anyone like understands the games," said Chris. "We want to get something community-based going here."
Spitaleri posted to social media her official call out for other neighbors to get involved in helping them launch a Land Park neighborhood game night.
"I've probably gotten maybe between 12 and 20 people that reached out and want to participate. Then, additional people that want to bring their kids, so maybe we'll do some family-friendly nights and some adult nights," she said.
As Spitaleri continues coordinating game nights with neighbors who expressed interest, her and Chris still welcome other Land Park neighbors to join in on the fun.
You can reach out to Spitaleri through her Facebook post here. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/couple-launching-neighborhood-board-game-night/103-4467c587-6030-43c5-9160-a399f262651a | 2023-05-04T21:11:51 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/couple-launching-neighborhood-board-game-night/103-4467c587-6030-43c5-9160-a399f262651a |
ABILENE, Texas — Hendrick Regional Blood Center is currently in need of extra O-negative blood donations.
HRBC has been directly impacted by the national O-negative shortage and is asking for donors to help this week at 1701 Pine St. or one of the 19 medical locations.
The Pine Street location will be open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.- noon Saturday.
A mobile blood drive location is open 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Friday in Sweetwater, 1510 Lamar St.
HRBC is accepting all blood types, but hopes for O-negative in particular. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/hendrick-regional-blood-center-encouraging-o-negative-donations/504-5d8a284b-660d-48f1-b01a-8d85c7006a6d | 2023-05-04T21:11:57 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/hendrick-regional-blood-center-encouraging-o-negative-donations/504-5d8a284b-660d-48f1-b01a-8d85c7006a6d |
FLORIN, Calif. — Update: The outage has been fixed as of 1:20 p.m.
Original story: An unplanned outage has knocked out power to over 8,000 SMUD customers in the Sacramento area.
The outage began around 11:18 a.m. and was expected to be restored by 12:20 p.m., according to SMUD outage maps.
The Florin area is the most largely impacted. No additional information is available.
Check the latest SMUD outages HERE. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/smud-customers-without-power/103-956ceb3d-6c27-4b79-999d-0f5aed6fae47 | 2023-05-04T21:11:57 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/smud-customers-without-power/103-956ceb3d-6c27-4b79-999d-0f5aed6fae47 |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — You've probably seen posts about homes for rent with prices too good to be true or a photo of an "injured" dog with #sanangelo in the description with a plea to post, like and or share on social media.
The San Angelo Police Department said Thursday it has been made aware of "fake" Facebook accounts creating false posts on local "swap and sell" pages.
The department said it was aware that false posts list homes with extremely cheap rent, crimes (such as thefts/burglaries) they claim to have been committed in San Angelo and a variety of other fake posts across multiple groups.
Profiles posting ask people to share/like the posts and "this unfortunately results in the misinformation being spread throughout our community, the SAPD said.
The department shares tips on how to recognize false posts and what you can do if you come across one:
- Use good judgement and do some research before sharing a post.
- Don't click like/share on every post you see on your feed.
- The majority of these profiles were recently made, have one profile picture, have recently update cover photos and have very basic generic information on them.
- Be cautious when it comes to clicking links on a post and sharing personal information.
- Check the validity of the information through your local law enforcement agency or credible news source.
- Report false posts to Facebook or a page admin to have them removed. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/san-angelo-pd-gives-tips-on-avoiding-fake-posts-on-social-media/504-64f79ace-0c81-40ae-b068-c6dd4200201d | 2023-05-04T21:12:03 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/san-angelo-pd-gives-tips-on-avoiding-fake-posts-on-social-media/504-64f79ace-0c81-40ae-b068-c6dd4200201d |
TEXAS, USA — You've heard people say, "There's nothing to do in town." Here is a list of events happening in San Angelo, Abilene and beyond to do with your friends and family.
BIG COUNTRY
FRIDAY
11 a.m. - Queso Quontest, Wisteria Place Retirement Living, 3401 S. 32nd St.
6 p.m. - May First Friday, Play Faire Park, 2300 N. 2nd St.
6 p.m. - Art Like a Local: Hollie Brown, Center for Contemporary Arts, 220 Cypress St.
7 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Celebration with Rick Trevino, Potosi Live, 897 FM 1750
7 p.m. - Celebration Singers present Oldies but Goodies, The Historic Paramount Theatre, 352 Cypress St.
7:30 p.m. - Assorted Nuts! A Night of Improv and Laughter, Abilene Community Theatre, 809 Barrow St.
10 p.m. - The Electric Cowboys, Wild Duck Marina, 320 High Top St. - BROWNWOOD
SATURDAY
10 a.m. - Shop Hop Downtown, Downtown Abilene
10 a.m. - Christy Patton, Moose Mountain Coffee Bar & Roastery, 817 S. 2nd St.
1 p.m. - Adult Dungeons and Dragons Club, Abilene Public Library, Mockingbird Branch, 1326 N. Mockingbird Lane
4 p.m. - Derby Day, Swenson House, 1726 Swenson St.
5 p.m. - Kicking Cancer with Big Chief, Buffalo Gap Community Center, 1142 William St. - BUFFALO GAP
5 p.m. - "Somos Cultura" Performing Arts Showcase 2023, Abilene Christian University Boone Theatre, 1600 Campus Court
6:30 p.m. - Downtown Brownwood Cinco de Mayo Celebration with the Cade Holliday Band and the Cadillac Thieves, Stone's Grove, 112 W. Anderson St. - BROWNWOOD
7 p.m. - Mother Son Dance Nacho Average Fiesta, Rose Park Senior Activity Center, 2625 S. 7th St.
7:30 p.m. - Abilene Philharmonic presents "Broadway a la Carte II", Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N. 6th St.
8 p.m. - Colton Fox, Pioneer Tap House, 112 E. Baker St. - BROWNWOOD
8 p.m. - Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition, Blue Agave Cattle Company, 107 Main St. - BLACKWELL
9 p.m. - Jon Wolfe, Waylon and Ray's Place, 411 S. Broadway St. - BROWNWOOD
SUNDAY
1:30 p.m. - Pokemon Meet-up, Abilene Public Library Main Branch, 202 Cedar St.
CONCHO VALLEY
FRIDAY
Noon - Wall Ag Boosters Annual Golf Tournament, Quicksand Golf Course, 2305 Pulliam St.
3 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo Day Party, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.
5 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo at the Vineyards, Christoval Vineyards, 5000A Cralle Road - CHRISTOVAL
6 p.m. - Geek Night: Star Wars (adult only), Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
7:30 p.m. - Angelo State University Symphony Orchestra concert, Southland Baptist Church, 4300 Meadow Creek Trail
7:30 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo, Summerland Public House, 105 Frisco St. - MENARD
8 p.m. - B.A.D. Improv's "The Regretful & the Forgetful" Marathon, Be Theatre, 82 Gillis St.
9 p.m. - Asalto, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.
SATURDAY
8:30 a.m. - Rams Reload 2023, San Angelo Claybird Association, 13525 Duncan Road
9 a.m. - Free Comic Book Day, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
10 a.m. - First-ever Tejas Pepperfest, First Financial Pavilion, 4400 Grape Creek Road
10 a.m. - San Angelo Clubhouse #StoptheStigma 0.5K, The Bosque on the Concho, 330 S. Irving St.
10 a.m. - First Saturday, Chicken Farm Art Center, 2505 Martin Luther King Drive
10 a.m. - Princess and Superheroes Pop-Up Party, The Grind Coffee and Café, 220 N. Chadbourne St.
10 a.m. - Free Comic Book Day, Outer Rim Collective, 1608 W. Beauregard Ave.
1 p.m. - Golden Tee Tournament, Fiddlestrings Bar and Patio, 3301 Arden Road
1 p.m. - Kentucky Derby Party and Hat Contest, San Angelo Elks Lodge 1880, 2121 S. Chadbourne St.
2 p.m. - Tom Green County Libraries Teen Republic Draw Together, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
2 p.m. - Saturday Story-time and Crafts, Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard Ave.
7 p.m. - Cinco de Mayo, The Martial Pint, 19 E. Concho Ave.
7 p.m. - 2023 Boots, Buckles & Pearls featuring Roger Creager, 1st Community Spur Arena, 200 W. 43rd St.
7 p.m. - A.J. Castillo, Angelo Civic Hall & Fiesta Park, 3636 N. Bryant Blvd.
8 p.m. - The Great Divide with Coke Hendry, Cooper's Bar-B-Que, 20809 US Hwy 277S - CHRISTOVAL
9 p.m. - Ranch Road, The Penny Tap House, 2412 College Hills Blvd.
SUNDAY
2 p.m. - Downtown San Angelo, Inc., Imagine the Possibilities Tour, 109 S. Chadbourne St.
3 p.m. - San Angelo Central High School Band Spring Concert, Foster Communications Coliseum, 50 E. 43rd St.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A fire late Wednesday night at Birmingham Recycling and Recovery in Avondale has been a challenge for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service to get out, citing safety concerns for firefighters.
Leigh Shaffer is the sales manager at the center and does not know what started the fire.
“We do not know what happened,” Shaffer said. “Our warehouse sustained fire damage. As you can see, they are still working on it. The plant side of things did not sustain damage, so our equipment is in good shape, which is very, very fortunate.
“We have a demolition crew coming. They have to take down this building so the fire department can finish their job. And then we will pump out the water and then get back to moving things as quickly as we can. We will rebuild as soon as possible.”
Michael Ladd has worked at the facility for more than 15 years. He was stunned when he heard last night around 10 that his workplace was ablaze.
”I was a little depressed at the time,” Ladd said. “But as time wore on and I thought about it, we have been through this before, so I feel much better about it because I know we are going to come back and be much stronger than we were before.”
A decade ago, the center was forced to recover from a smaller fire. BFRS Cpt. Jackie Hicks told CBS 42 this facility is no stranger to his firefighters.
”We’ve had previous fires there before,” Hicks said. “A lot of them have been trash fires and one of the recycling bins or something. So, at this time, we can’t investigate it, so we won’t know the cause yet.”
Shaffer is grateful despite the heavy damage.
“Sad, bummed, but also grateful that it wasn’t worse and that no one was harmed.” Shaffer said.
Shaffer is now totally focused on getting the center back to normal operations.
“This is a hiccup, and it will be fixed as soon as possible,” Shaffer said. “We have a parent company, and we have insurance. Everything is going to get taken care of just as soon as it can.”
Shaffer is asking those who use the facility for dropping off recycling to give the center a couple of days to come up with a temporary plan that they will put into place while they rebuild the warehouse. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/late-night-fire-destroys-birmingham-recycling-center-warehouse/ | 2023-05-04T21:15:37 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/late-night-fire-destroys-birmingham-recycling-center-warehouse/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Singer and percussionist Sheila E. will perform at Birmingham’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center on June 1.
Tickets are available now for $45, $55 and $65 and can be purchased by visiting Alys Stephens Center’s official website. A limited number of discounted tickets are available for UAB students and employees.
The Alys Stephens Center will host a pre-show party at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks and a lobby dance party with 98.7 KISS FM before the show begins at 7 p.m.
Sheila Escovedo (Sheila E.) was born into a family of musicians, including her father, uncles and godfather, who inspired her to perform publicly for the first time at five years old. She is considered one of the most talented musical icons with hits like “The Glamorous Life” and “A Love Bizarre” that still resonate with audiences today.
Sheila E. is most recognized as Prince’s drummer and musical collaborator within her diverse career. After his death, she led a tribute to Prince with a medley of his hits during the 2016 BET Awards and released a new song, “Girl Meets Boy” in his honor the next day. She also performed and served as music director for “Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince” concert in 2020. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sheila-e-to-perform-in-birmingham-on-june-1/ | 2023-05-04T21:15:44 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/sheila-e-to-perform-in-birmingham-on-june-1/ |
SEATTLE — The National Park Service is seeking public feedback on potential entry changes at Mount Rainier National Park during peak visitation hours.
The proposal would involve timed entry at the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon and White River entrance stations. The park service said the changes are intended to address road and parking congestion, pedestrian safety and to minimize the impact on alpine meadows.
According to the National Park Service, from 2008 to 2021 annual visitation rose from 1.1 million visits per year to above 1.7 million visits, with 70% of visits occurring between July and September.
The park service said due to the high volume of visitors, wait times to enter through the Nisqually and White River stations can take more than an hour, leading to roadway congestion and ultimately parking in undesignated areas.
“After carefully considering the public feedback we received in 2020 and 2021 during this planning effort, we’ve identified a range of strategies to help our visitors,” said Superintendent Greg Dudgeon. “The majority of comments that we received were related to traffic congestion, parking shortages, and crowding and that is exactly what we are hoping to address with a timed-entry reservation system.”
The draft plan is available on the National Park Service website at parkplanning.nps.gov. The park service said comments may be submitted online by clicking on “open for comment," with comments being accepted through June 11.
A final decision will be made in 2023 with potential implementation proposed in summer 2024, according to the park service. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/officials-seek-public-feedback-timed-entry-mount-rainier-national-park/281-50832938-d8ae-46e6-aec0-48334c91d56e | 2023-05-04T21:17:02 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/officials-seek-public-feedback-timed-entry-mount-rainier-national-park/281-50832938-d8ae-46e6-aec0-48334c91d56e |
PORTLAND, Ore. — California nonprofit Urban Alchemy has been picked to run the city of Portland's latest Safe Rest Village site, city officials announced Thursday. The Peninsula Crossing village is located in North Portland at the former site of the beloved "Belmont goats."
Mayor Ted Wheeler introduced the California-based Urban Alchemy in early March, announcing that it would operate the first of six planned large-scale homeless camps from a site in Southeast Portland at Powell Boulevard and 13th Avenue. Wheeler hinted at the time that the nonprofit would likely end up operating additional sites.
Urban Alchemy currently operates homeless service sites or shelters in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Austin, Texas.
"My team and I have seen firsthand how Urban Alchemy’s shelters work, how they provide services and support for those sheltered there, and how their approach fosters community and stability to those experiencing houselessness," Commissioner Dan Ryan said. "The city of Portland is lucky to bring this type of experience to the mix of talented local service providers. We know there is often more than one solution to any challenge and having a variety of service providers helps diversify the approaches we are offering to help those most in need."
The Peninsula Crossing site has received its share of pushback from neighbors. In its statement, the city said that conversations with neighbors and other stakeholders on a "Good Neighbor Agreement" would not restart until the site is open and operating — suggesting those discussions have been shut down in the interim.
Throughout February and March, the city began clearing a notorious group of unsanctioned homeless camps around the site at 6767 North Syracuse Street and facilitated a new home for the Belmont goats nearby.
It's unclear precisely when the Peninsula Crossing Safe Rest Village will open, but the city said that construction is "nearing completion." The 14,600 square-foot site is expected to host 60 sleeping pods.
In April, Portland City Council approved a $50 million, five-year contract for Urban Alchemy to run shelter sites in the city. The details of the contract were open ended, the Oregonian reported at the time, and it was not clear from the contract which sites the nonprofit would be expected to run.
Urban Alchemy touts a model of employing people with experience being homeless and former criminal offenders to operate shelters after receiving "extensive" training and support.
"These shared life experiences assist in building a strong relationship based on empathy and mutual respect,” said Dr. Lena Miller, CEO and Founder of Urban Alchemy. "We are honored to continue to grow our presence in Oregon and be an invaluable partner in creating peace so that some of the most vulnerable people have the support they need.” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/urban-alchemy-north-portland-safe-rest-village/283-687be79a-00ea-4774-9e2c-b76631c0f021 | 2023-05-04T21:17:23 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/homeless/urban-alchemy-north-portland-safe-rest-village/283-687be79a-00ea-4774-9e2c-b76631c0f021 |
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Gainesville Police announced the arrest of a man they believe shot and critically wounded two others back in January at a local shopping plaza.
The 43-year-old was arrested on May 4 after investigators tracked him down in Houston, according to a post from the Department’s Facebook page.
U.S. Marshals arrested him after police identified him as the suspect in the shooting at the Village Shoppes of Gainesville.
On Jan 30., the two men were shot at the crowded plaza just before 7 p.m., outside a Ross store. Police did not say why the two men were shot, but they do believe they were targeted.
Both men had to have surgery following the shooting, police said.
Following his arrest, the 43-year-old was extradited back to Georgia. He is being held in Hall County on several charges including aggravated assault, aggravated battery and criminal attempt to commit murder, the post said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/arrest-made-gainesville-plaza-double-shooting/85-92d56d47-f1a6-4af3-9109-28790b4d9461 | 2023-05-04T21:19:41 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/arrest-made-gainesville-plaza-double-shooting/85-92d56d47-f1a6-4af3-9109-28790b4d9461 |
COWETA COUNTY, Ga. — Editor's Note: The video above is from a previous version of this story.
Coweta County deputies announced Wednesday that an arrest was made in connection to a deadly double shooting that happened at a Senoia home.
The arrest was announced several months after Kip Harris and Marvin Bridges were found shot in the head Jan. 17 at a home off Deep South Road in Coweta County.
Although authorities have arrested a suspect, they have not provided the identity of the person.
They are still looking for more people who are believed to be involved in the shooting. Deputies told the families not to rest assured just yet.
"This is just the first step on the road to fully providing closure for not only the case, but the families as well," sheriff's office said.
When 11Alive first spoke with the family of one of the victims, they believed that the shooting might have stemmed from an attempted armed robbery.
An individual who wanted to remain anonymous told 11Alive that Harris and Bridges were related, but did not say how.
Family members said the shooting was devastating and unexpected for them.
Investigators are determined to identify and apprehend all suspects in this case. CrimeStoppers are offering a $2,000 reward to anyone who can give them information that leads to an arrest. Deputies also said that individuals information will be kept confidential.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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ATLANTA — After being delayed for years, construction is underway for the Juniper Complete Street project in Midtown Atlanta.
The project stretches 12 blocks – between 14th Street and Ponce de Leon Avenue.
About the project
Officials said there will be improvements made to the mile-long corridor including a barrier-separate bike path, wider sidewalks, new trees planted, LED lighting, new trash and recycling bins, and stormwater planters to help absorb rain.
The bike path will include a 6-7 foot separated bike lane protected by a wide raised and planted barrier at intersections.
The road will also be repaved to include two travel lanes (10-11 feet wide each) with additional turn lanes at intersections to keep up with the high traffic demand.
Anticipated schedule
Midtown Alliance, the manager of the project, awarded the construction project to SD&C, Inc. in February 2023.
After starting construction in May 2023, the project is estimated to take approximately 20 months.
Construction is starting on the north end at 14th Street and then workers will build on the east side and move one block at a time down to Ponce de Leon.
Then, they will come back to 14th Street and build the west side block by block down to Ponce. However, officials said some blocks may not be constructed in order due to other private developments occurring at the same time.
Once construction is complete, the road will be paved and the area will be landscaped.
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ATLANTA — Metro Atlanta residents are invited to come together and celebrate the life of Ahmaud Arbery by joining the Run with Maud 5K, which will be held this weekend.
The run is being held to remember the aspiring electrician who was chased, cornered and killed while running through a south Georgia neighborhood, according to authorities.
His death sparked mass protests and helped fuel the Black Lives Movement. Georgia's House voted unanimously for a bill to overhaul the state's citizen's arrest law following his death. It also prompted the state to adopt a hate crimes law -- at the time it was just one of four states without one.
Two years after his death, Georgia lawmakers designated Feb. 23 as Ahmaud Arbery Day, which memorializes the day his life was cut short.
In addition to celebrating Arbery's life, the run will help raise funds for the foundation established in his name. His mother, Wanda Cooper-Jones, spoke of the foundation's goals at a community discussion held on Ahmaud Arbery Day in 2023.
"Ahmaud was gunned down in the middle of the street while he was doing not anything wrong," Cooper-Jones said. "I wanted to create this foundation so no other Black man would be face with those types of interactions while out on a run."
State representatives Sandra Scott, Viola Davis and Kim Schofield said they will run the 2.23-mile course, whose distance references the state-wide holiday.
The run will be held Saturday, May 6 at Centennial Olympic Park. At 6 p.m., the race will start at Atlanta's Beltline Westside Trail. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/run-with-maud-5k-ahmaud-arbery-atlanta/85-ce821c2a-621e-42ad-bee4-6fd1ea730c5e | 2023-05-04T21:19:59 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/run-with-maud-5k-ahmaud-arbery-atlanta/85-ce821c2a-621e-42ad-bee4-6fd1ea730c5e |
UTICA, N.Y. – Two local law enforcement officers were awarded for their commitment to combatting drunk driving during the annual Oneida County STOP-DWI breakfast in Utica Thursday morning.
The breakfast was held for the first time in person since 2019.
“We are happy to once again be able to recognize the law enforcement agencies of Oneida County for the outstanding work they do to keep our roadways safe from those driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente. “Our officers and deputies save countless lives every day and we can’t thank them enough for their hard work and dedication.”
The event is sponsored by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Law Enforcement Foundation, and honors officers who are dedicated to the STOP-DWI mission.
This year, Officer Alan Pelesic, of the Yorkville Police Department, and Deputy Steven Eilers, from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, were named the recipients of the Joseph Corr Outstanding DWI Law Enforcement Awards.
In 2022, there were 118 impaired driving crashes leading to two deaths. More than 600 tickets were also issued to impaired drivers throughout the year. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/law-enforcement-members-recognized-for-stop-dwi-efforts/article_d8512c22-eaad-11ed-a29e-93ef31b7f666.html | 2023-05-04T21:22:02 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/law-enforcement-members-recognized-for-stop-dwi-efforts/article_d8512c22-eaad-11ed-a29e-93ef31b7f666.html |
UTICA, N.Y. -- May 4 is International Firefighters’ Day. It’s in honor of past firefighters who have died while serving their community.
Thursday, The Grand at Utica, brought gift baskets to each of the fire stations in the city of Utica. Utica Fire Chief, Scott Ingersoll, said the gifts and the recognition are greatly appreciated.
"They do great work every day, day in and day out, Utica Fire Department especially, responded to over 17,000 calls for service in 2022 which was an increase in calls and our personnel really step up every day to do this job and provide a great service to the community," Ingersoll said. International
Firefighters’ Day has been celebrated since 1999. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/utica-fire-department-honored-on-international-firefighters-day/article_b18e1fdc-eaa8-11ed-a20d-ff0610d86fcd.html | 2023-05-04T21:22:13 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/utica-fire-department-honored-on-international-firefighters-day/article_b18e1fdc-eaa8-11ed-a20d-ff0610d86fcd.html |
UTICA, N.Y. – New York has awarded $101 million in financing to the Impact Utica housing projects on Broad and Bleecker streets.
The funding is provided through New York State Homes and Community Renewal's Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program and Tax-Exempt Bond financing.
PeopleFirst, formerly the Utica Municipal Housing Authority, is managing the projects.
The first is a rehabilitation of the Chancellor Apartments on Bleecker Street. The residents have been relocated during the renovations. The updates include new kitchen layouts and bathroom floors as well as sidewalk repairs outside.
The second project is the renovation of the former Wilcor Warehouse on Broad Street, which will become a housing complex with 74 units, including 50 for seniors.
Vecino Group is working on development. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/utica-housing-projects-get-101-million-in-state-financing/article_20a97fd0-eab6-11ed-b192-2b7e5ca43592.html | 2023-05-04T21:22:14 | 1 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/utica-housing-projects-get-101-million-in-state-financing/article_20a97fd0-eab6-11ed-b192-2b7e5ca43592.html |
Third-grade public school educator named Michigan Teacher of the Year
A third-grade public school educator who's been a teacher for 21 years was named the 2023-24 Michigan Teacher of the Year on Thursday by state superintendent Michael Rice.
Candice Jackson, a teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, received the designation during a visit to her school at Mann Learning Community in Detroit.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a statement saying she is grateful for Jackson's decades of service to children and families in Detroit.
"We are thrilled to honor Candice and highlight her efforts in the classroom to help students achieve their potential and her peer leadership work to empower fellow educators as well," Whitmer said. "Thank you, Candice, for helping your students find their voices, building strong relationships, and uplifting your community."Since 1952, the Michigan Teacher of the Year has been offered opportunities to serve as an advocate for the teaching profession at the state level.
Rice said the Michigan Teacher of the Year program is not about finding the best teacher. Rather, it is about celebrating an outstanding member of the teaching profession and giving Michigan teachers a voice at the state level. "Congratulations to Ms. Jackson, who represents all of the terrific teachers that we have in every corner of Michigan," Dr. Rice said. "The Michigan Teacher of the Year is an important advocate and ally for teachers and students. We appreciate greatly and will benefit from Ms. Jackson and her experiences as we work to improve Michigan public education." More than 150 teachers were nominated in the fall of 2022 for the honor. Jackson was named one of the state's 10 Regional Teachers of the Year in April who will work together during the upcoming school year to develop solutions to issues facing the state's education system and ensure that the voices of teachers are in discussions, state education officials said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/04/detroit-third-grade-teacher-named-michigan-teacher-of-the-year/70180643007/ | 2023-05-04T21:24:10 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/04/detroit-third-grade-teacher-named-michigan-teacher-of-the-year/70180643007/ |
Army Corps researchers launch study on Lake St. Clair's algae 'muck'
Harrison Township — The Army Corps of Engineers began collecting samples of a form of algae known as lyngba from Lake St. Clair on Thursday as part of a study to determine how the bacterium grows and whether it poses health risks.
The bacteria form algae mats hundreds of feet wide and thick enough to stand on along the lake shore in Harrison Township and have been colloquially referred to as "the muck" since 2010.
The Army Corps has teamed up with Macomb County to fund the two-year, $400,000 study. Congressman John James, R-Farmington Hills, Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, County Commissioner Barbara Zinner and Board of Commissioners Chairman Don Brown shared their observations at a news conference on the shores of the lake after touring areas with lyngba mats and watching the first collection of samples.
Lyngbya grows in freshwater lakes and rivers, and large growths have taken over entire marinas on Lake St. Clair. Residents often complain that the mats smell like rot in the summer and report that the algae mats grow back after attempts to remove them.
"Many places have, whether they're private or public, been cleaning this stuff up. ... It's back again so quickly," Miller said. "We obviously don't understand this very well, what it is and what's causing it, what do we need to do."
The researchers will focus on previous work in the area and understanding what is causing the growth of the algae in the first year, said Alyssa Calomeni, an Army Corp research biologist based at the Engineer Research and Development Center in Mississippi. They also will assess potential risks associated with the bacterium, including taste and odor compounds and toxin production, she said.
The researchers will then move on to develop a plan to try to manage the growth of lyngba, Calomeni said. She has worked with Lyngba, specifically in Alabama, and said managing the algae growth will likely involve a combination of strategies.
"With really diligent adaptive management, there is something that can be done," Calomeni said. "... So you monitor the algae and then implement a specific strategy that has been tested, either in the laboratory or piloted out in the field."
Researchers also plan to study aerial images of larger lake areas to determine the full scope of the bacterial growths, Calomeni said.
Property values are plummeting as the lyngba mats encroach farther out on to the lake, said Zinner, a Macomb County commissioner who represents Grosse Pointe Shores, Harrison Township and most of St. Clair Shores.
James fondly remembered swimming in the lake and enjoying its beaches as a child. He said he hopes his children will have that same opportunity.
"This (bacteria) is what's taking up our boat launches. This is what's gonna be hurting our fishing, our boating," James said. "We need to get to the root cause of this because it's not only about the boating, the recreation and the housing values, we're taking kids' childhoods away."
Boaters should take care to check and clean their vessels and propellers after boating in an area with lyngba mats because they may be transporting the bacteria to other local lakes, Calomeni said.
Miller has said she considers sewage to be a cause of the lyngba mats and worked to limit combined sewer overflow discharge into Lake St. Clair.
Some research suggests that nitrogen and phosphorus, which are present in wastewater, could stimulate the growth of cyanobacteria, Calomeni said. The Army Corps research group will be looking into that, she said.
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Detroit charter school strip searched 8th grader for vape pen, lawsuit claims
The mother of an eighth grade student at George Crockett Academy in Detroit is suing the school and several staff members for allegedly conducting a strip search of the girl to look for a vape pen.
School Leader Thomas Goodley authorized two female staff members, counselor Lakeisha Johnson and instructional coach Shawn Schwartz, to do the strip search after they were told by another student that the girl was hiding a vape pen in her underwear, according to the lawsuit.
"An accusation of possessing a vape pen does not present an imminent danger to A.A., students or staff that would justify an immediate strip search," according to the lawsuit.
Goodley and Schwartz did not respond for comment Thursday and Johnson could not be reached for comment.
The strip search came after looking through the 14-year-old's locker, backpack, pockets and classroom and finding no evidence of a vape pen, according to the lawsuit. The allegations about the pen came from a student who the girl's mom, Yvette Dinwiddie, said had been bullying her.
Schwartz and Johnson had the child remove her shirt and pants, then lift up her bra and fold down the top of her underwear to show she did not have a vape pen on her, according to the lawsuit. Johnson asked her what was in her underwear, as she believed she saw something, according to the lawsuit. She told Johnson it was a pad because she was on her period. Johnson was aware of this, because she had given her pads earlier in the day when she asked for them.
They let her go back to class, and when her mother picked her up, she was "visibly distraught," according to the lawsuit. Dinwiddie called and asked to speak to Goodley, and was told he was outside and could not speak to her.
Dinwiddie made a police report that day, but did not speak to Goodley until he returned her call at 8 p.m. He said he was calling about the "young lady who was talked to about the vape," according to the lawsuit. When Dinwiddie questioned him, Goodley told Dinwiddie her daughter had voluntarily removed her clothes to prove her innocence, according to the lawsuit.
The 14-year-old is scared to return to school and does not want to participate in the school's upcoming graduation or dance because of her fear, humiliation and embarrassment, according to the lawsuit.
The school did not have a warrant or reasonable suspicion to conduct a strip search, according to the lawsuit. George Crockett Academy allegedly has a policy, practice or custom of performing unlawful strip searches on students without parental consent or justification for doing so, the lawsuit said.
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Lauren Heike, 29, was killed in north Phoenix. Here's what we know about the murder investigation
Authorities are searching for the person or persons responsible for the apparent murder of 29-year-old Phoenix resident Lauren Heike, who was found in a desert area in the northeastern part of the city.
Heike was hiking April 28 on a desert trail near East Libby Street and North 65th Place before being killed by an attacker, Phoenix police have said.Here's everything we know about the case, as shared by police and the victim's family.
Who was Lauren Heike?
Heike lived near the desert trail where she died and had recently moved into her apartment, according to her family. Hailing from Kitsap County, Washington, Heike's family has described her as being kind to everyone she met.
"She was beautiful inside and out," Heike's mother, Lana Heike, said at a Wednesday news conference at Phoenix police headquarters. "She was super funny ... just a sweet child."
Her friendly demeanor concerned her family, who said they warned her about being too trusting, her mother said, quickly adding, "We wouldn't trade that personality for anything because that's the person we loved."
How were Heike's remains recovered?
Lauren Heike was found by police just before 11 a.m. April 29 in a desert area near a neighborhood in the area of 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard after a resident reported seeing an injured person.
Police on May 1 identified Heike as the person whose body was recovered.
Is there a suspect?
No assailant has been identified by authorities, but police have released camera footage of a man thought to be a murder suspect in Heike's death.
The man is seen in video sprinting in what appears to be a desert area. He is described as standing between 5 feet, 8 inches and 6 feet, wearing dark clothing and carrying a backpack.
What are authorities saying?
Police have said they think Heike was attacked from behind while hiking on the trail around 10 a.m. April 29, and her body showed signs of trauma. Heike was in a location that would not have been easily viewable by others on the trail, police mentioned.
"The vicious attack on Ms. Lauren Heike is unconscionable," said Phoenix police Lt. James Hester at the news conference.
No suspected motive has been divulged by police. The manner by which Heike was killed has not yet been revealed by police.
What is Heike's family asking for?
In an emotional address to media during the news briefing, Heike's family pleaded for help from the public to find the person who took her from them. "She was my little girl. I'm gonna miss her terribly," Heike's father, Jeff Heike, said as he began to weep. "I just hope they can find whoever did this to her."
Lana Heike added that if anyone saw something unusual like someone wearing a backpack or a hoodie on a warm day, to contact authorities, adding, "We really, really are begging people to come forward."
Who should I contact with tips?
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An armed man was shot and killed by a police officer following a foot chase and fight in Philadelphia, investigators said.
The ordeal began around 2:20 p.m. Thursday when two 22nd District officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle along the 2300 block of Fawn Street.
When the officers arrived, they saw a group of people stripping a vehicle of its parts, police said. At least two members of the group then ran off. One of the officers then stepped out of his vehicle and approached the scene when another member of the group – a 33-year-old man – fled on foot, investigators said.
The first officer chased after the man along the 2200 block of Camac Street while the second officer followed, according to police.
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The 33-year-old man then ran into the back of a property along the 1200 block of Dauphin Street, investigators said. He then allegedly pulled out a handgun and aimed it at the first officer. That officer then fired at least one shot at the man, according to investigators.
When the second officer arrived, he spotted his partner fighting with the man, police said. As the fight continued, the man fired at least one shot, according to investigators. The second officer then pulled out his own weapon and fired several shots at the man.
Police said the 33-year-old man had been shot several times though they have not yet determined if he had been shot by the first officer, the second officer or both officers.
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The second officer then flagged down another police car and the 33-year-old man was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:06 p.m. Police have not yet revealed his identity.
Neither officer was injured during the incident.
Investigators said both officers were wearing body cameras. They were both placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of an internal affairs investigation, officials said.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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The mother of a 3-year-old boy who was shot in the face over the weekend now faces charges after she allegedly lied to police about the incident.
Laylaah Muhammad, 23, was arrested Wednesday and charged with criminal conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, unsworn falsifying, tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice and false reports.
Muhammad had initially told police she was carrying her 3-year-old son and walking along the 1500 block of South Taney Street at 5:08 p.m. in Philadelphia on Sunday when she heard at least two gunshots, investigators said. She told investigators she looked down and realized her son had been shot once in the cheek, according to police.
Muhammad also allegedly told police she spotted two men dressed in dark clothing running away from the scene.
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Meeka Outlaw told NBC10 she was taking groceries out of her car when she spotted Muhammad in a panic as she held her injured son along the 1500 block of Taney Street.
"She was like, 'the baby wasn't breathing.' He was crying," Outlaw said. "I was too scared to look over at him."
Outlaw called 911 and drove Muhammad and her son to a firehouse on Grays Ferry Avenue.
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"I knew I didn't have enough gas to make it over to Children's Hospital," Outlaw said. "I knew the fire station was over here and I knew the best bet would be to get him to this fire station."
Medics then took the boy from the firehouse to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he is currently in stable condition.
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On Monday, investigators revealed they had reason to believe the shooting occurred at a property along Taney Street rather than on the sidewalk.
"We expect the mother of the three-year-old to be charged with a number of charges," Krasner said. "They will include endangering the welfare of a child. They will also include the charge of conspiracy and a number of other charges that, basically relate to criminally misinforming law enforcement, to criminally not telling the truth to law enforcement."
While Muhammad is now in custody and charged, investigators have not yet revealed any additional details on the shooting or who they believe is responsible.
This story is developing. Check back for updates.
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BLOOMINGTON — A 33-year-old man is set to spend just over two weeks in jail on a felony drug charge stemming from a 2021 arrest .
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Jerome L. Robinson, of Normal, received his sentence before Judge William Yoder after pleading guilty to one count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
He was sentenced to 32 days in McLean County Jail and given credit for 16 days already served.
Prosecutors said Robinson made a delivery to a Bloomington police vice unit on April 14, 2021, that contained less than one gram of cocaine for approximately $100.
Four other related charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Jennifer Patton, the private attorney representing Robinson, said the case had a fair outcome.
Robinson was also ordered to pay court fees and fines and to serve 36 months probation. A substance abuse evaluation is part of the probation requirements.
Close to two tons of cocaine were found floating at sea off the eastern coast of Sicily. The Guardia di Finanza, Italy's tax and customs police said the drugs, worth over $439 million, make the finding a “record seizure”. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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Bryant Lewis
Bryan Lewis, 28, of Bloomington, is charged with home invasion causing injury, a Class X felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Derek Roesch
Derek Roesch of Saybrook was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 in McLean County Law and Justice Center with several counts, including:
-Two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, Class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon while on parole, Class 2 felony
-Two counts of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon, class 2 felonies
-One count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon while on parole, class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis with intent to deliver (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 1 felony
-Unlawful possession of cannabis (greater than 2000 grams but less than 5000 grams), a class 2 felony
-Unlawful possession of a controlled substance, psylocibin less than 15 grams, a class 4 felony
-Unlawful possession of methamphetamine, less than five grams, a class 3 felony.
-Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, a class A misdemeanor
Justin M. Mata
Justin M. Mata, 28, no address given, is charged with possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. He was released on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond and his next appearance is Dec. 30.
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Marcus D. Wesley
Marcus D. Wesley, 36, is charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in a vehicle (Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 2 felony).
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Phillip Tinch
Phillip Tinch of Normal was charged Thursday, Nov. 10 at the McLean County Law and Justice Center with several felonies including:
- Five counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, more than one but less than 15 grams of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 1 felony.
-One count of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, less than one gram of a substance containing cocaine, a Class 2 felony.
Trisha L. Hanke
Trisha L. Hanke, 36, is charged with theft of over $10,000 (Class 2 felony). Court documents indicate she knowingly took $14,000 belonging to a Love's Travel Stop, in LeRoy, where she was employed.
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William B. Givens
William B. Givens, 49, no address given, is charged with unlawful possession of five to 15 grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 1 felony, possession of less than five grams of meth with intent to deliver, a Class 2 felony, possession of five to 15 grams of meth, a Class 2 felony, and possession of less than five grams of meth, a Class 3 felony. His next appearance is Dec. 30.
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David L. Oliver
David L. Oliver, 51, of Bloomington, is charged with predatory criminal sexual assault.
Kenneth E. Funk
Kenneth E. Funk, 27, is charged with residential burglary (Class 1 felony) involving an apartment in Lexington on Dec. 31, 2022.
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Jordan R. King
Charges have been filed against Jordan R. King, 34, for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act.
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Holly M. Isaacson
Holly M. Isaacson, 36, is charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine with the intent to deliver and unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing cocaine with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felonies).
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Kenneth L. Minton
Kenneth L. Minton, 51, is charged with aggravated home repair fraud (Class 2 felony) and theft (Class 3 felony).
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, is charged for violation of the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony).
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Britley L. Hilger
Britley L. Hilger, 32, is charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony) after she supposedly punched a McLean County Detention Facility officer in the chest.
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Jasmine L. Smith
Jasmine L. Smith, 31, is charged with aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (Class 2 felony) and five counts of endangering the life or health of a child (Class A misdemeanors).
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Jackie S. Claypool
Jackie S. Claypool, 46, appeared for a Friday bond court hearing for two new cases which charged her for one count of burglary (Class 2 felony), four counts of forgery (Class 3) and one count of deceptive practices (Class 4 felony).
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Noah R. Demuth
Noah R. Demuth, 22, of Evanston, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, aggravated battery in a public way, a Class 3 felony, mob action, a Class 4 felony, and obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor. His next court date is Feb. 17.
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Brandon L. Parsano
Brandon L. Parsano, 39, is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 2 felony. His next appearance is Feb. 17 for an arraignment.
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Alexander N. Williams
Alexander N. Williams, 24, was charged Feb. 2 with the following:
3 counts of unlawful delivery of cannabis between 30 and 500 grams - Class 3 felonies. 2 counts of armed violence - Class X felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 2,000 and 5,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 1 felony. 1 count of unlawful possession of cannabis between 500 and 2,000 grams with the intent to sell - a Class 2 felony. 3 counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon - Class 3 felonies. 1 count of unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon - a Class 3 felony 3 counts of violating the Illinois FOID act - Class 3 felonies.
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Carlos Sanchez-Solozarzano
Carlos H. Sanchez-Solozarzano, 22, was charged with 1 count of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony.
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Jaylin S. Bones
Jaylin S. Bones was charged with four counts of first-degree murder stemming from a homicide in Bloomington last year. A McLean County grand jury also returned a bill of indictment charging him with attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm (Class X felony).
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Jordan R. King
Jordan R. King, 34, was charged with violating the Illinois Violent Offender Against Youth Act (Class 2 felony) a second time in under a month.
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Dominique M. Banks
Dominique M. Banks, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony). The incident happened in October 2022 and involved one victim.
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Austin T. Daugherty
Austin T. Daugherty, 29, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony) after he entered an Avis Car Rental, 3201 Cira Drive, in Bloomington, without permission and with the intent to commit theft.
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Sandra M. Lewis
Sandra M. Lewis, 77, is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance containing MDMB-4E-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid, with the intent to deliver (Class X felony).
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Samantha E. Morris
Samantha E. Morris, 40, is charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer (Class 2 felony) after supposedly spitting on a Colfax police officer.
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Nolan C. Love
Nolan C. Love, 46, appeared in court Friday for a bond review hearing after being charged with aggravated domestic battery involving strangulation (Class 2 felony) on Feb. 26.
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Nikkita L. Sandefur
Nikkita L. Sandefur, 36, is charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance (Class 2 felony) containing cocaine.
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Katlin M.B. Wilson
Katlin M.B. Wilson, 32, is charged with aggravated identity theft (Class 2 felony) after being accused of fraudulently obtaining money exceeding $300 but not exceeding $10,000 from a 60 year old man.
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Eli C. Garozzo
Eli C. Garozzo, 20, is charged with two counts of home invasion, a Class X felony, two counts of attempted armed robbery, a Class 1 felony, and two counts of residential burglary, a Class 1 felony. His bond was set at $200,000 as a 10% bond, meaning he must pay $20,000 plus fees to be released. His next appearance is an arraignment on April 13.
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Tysean T. Townsend
Tysean T. Townsend, 35, is charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), three counts of child abduction, aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and obstructing justice (Class 4 felonies).
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Curtis J. Byrd
Curtis J. Byrd, 31, is charged with two counts of burglary (Class 2 felony), two counts of fraud and two counts of financial institution fraud (Class 3 felonies).
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Noral K. Nelson
Noral K. Nelson, 31, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) after he was arrested in connection to a shooting along the 1500 block of S. Main Street.
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Charles J. Tankson
Charles J. Tankson, 23, was charged with burglary (Class 2 felony), theft and two counts of unlawful use of a debit card (Class 3 felonies).
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Davis, Micah S
Davis was charged with 3 counts of arson, Class 2 felonies, and 3 counts of criminal damage to property, Class 4 felonies.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Livingston, Joshua D.
Livingston was charged with 2 counts of possessing stolen vehicles, Class 2 felonies, possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine, a Class 3 felony, and criminal damage to government property, a Class 4 felony.
His next court date is May 5 at 9 a.m.
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Kevin L. Ewen
Kevin L. Ewen, 42, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing and was charged with aggravated battery (Class 2 felony), obstructing a peace officer (Class 4 felony) and two counts of resisting a peace officer (Class A misdemeanor).
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Emmanuel K. Mpay
Emmanuel K. Mpay, 23, appeared in a Thursday bond court hearing following a grand jury indictment for two counts of criminal sexual assault (Class 1 felonies).
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Ahmad S. Manns
Ahmad S. Manns, 19, appeared in a Friday bond court hearing and was charged with cannabis trafficking (Class X felony), unlawful possession of cannabis with the intent to deliver (Class 1 felony) and unlawful possession of cannabis (Class 2 felony).
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Dylan R Mann
Dylan R Mann, 31, appeared Friday in bond court following four grand jury indictments for two separate cases relating to aggravated assault and battery.
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Tony L. Jackson
Tony L. Jackson, 50, was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle (Class 2 felony), domestic battery, violation of an order of protection and driving while license revoked or suspended (Class 4 felonies).
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William R. Linden
William R. Linden, 79, was released Tuesday on felony burglary charges for trying to pass a forged check at Busey Bank.
Zadek U. Moen
Zadek U. Moen, 20, is facing six felony drug charges after being arrested by the Illinois State Police on Thursday.
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BLOOMINGTON — The YWCA of McLean County has announced plans to expand its Stepping Stones center, providing a larger, more private space to assist sexual assault survivors and their loved ones.
The news came Thursday afternoon as hundreds of community leaders, volunteers and YWCA supporters gathered for the nonprofit’s 20th annual Circle luncheon and fundraiser at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington.
Established in 1908, the local YWCA launched its Stepping Stones program in 2002, offering a 24/7 hotline, free counseling, medical and legal advocacy, support for survivors and their loved ones, and prevention education for K-12 students. It is the only program of its kind in McLean County.
The YWCA moved into the facility at 1201 N. Hershey Road in Bloomington in 1975. While the building underwent renovations and expansions in 1990 and 2000, CEO and President Liz German said Thursday that the services provided, and the need for those services, has continued to grow, in a site that was not originally designed with a rape crisis center in mind.
YWCA McLean County received 287 crisis intervention calls in 2022, according to information provided at Thursday’s luncheon, and served 296 recurring clients. In total last year, Stepping Stones provided 3,194 hours of counseling and advocacy services.
The planned expansion — aided by a $200,000 Illinois Human Services Capital Investment Grant — is expected to cost a total of $950,000, and enable Stepping Stones to increase its services by 35 to 40%, the YWCA said.
With the expansion, YWCA hopes to improve access, security and confidentiality for those working in and being served by Stepping Stones. Plans include a client reception area, separate from the main YWCA entrance; a confidential and comfortable waiting room; private restrooms; space for expanded counseling services, including soundproof rooms; and a dedicated space for staff and volunteers.
German mentioned the former locker room of the facility as a space that would be renovated and become part of the designated area for Stepping Stones.
The YWCA is working with Workbench Architects and local unions to design and carry out the expansion.
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WATERLOO — A Waterloo man has been arrested after he allegedly crashed his car into a home Wednesday night.
Derrick Antron Stewart, 47, was arrested for operating while intoxicated, driving while suspended and failure to maintain control. He was released pending trial.
According to police, Stewart was driving a Lincoln passenger car when the vehicle left the roadway and struck an aluminum ramp leading up to the front door at 1914 E. Fourth St.
An ambulance was called to the scene but no serious injuries were reported.
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Recently, Representative Emily McIntire (R-Eagle Point) called for a point of order on the House floor highlighting House Bill 2002 B’s noncompliance with ORS 171.134 and House Rules 14.15. Speaker Rayfield and Legislative Counsel made a ruling to unlawfully continue the debate and vote on House Bill 2002 B in its current form. Republicans plan on doing everything within our power to uphold the law. Including seeking remedy from the courts for the unlawful actions by the presiding officers.
Article IV, Section 21 of the Oregon Constitution requires every legislative act to be plainly worded, avoiding as far as practicable the use of technical terms. ORS 171.134 requires all measure summaries prepared by the Legislative Assembly to “be written in a manner that results in a score of at least 60 on the Flesch readability test.” As stated in the letter, House Bill 2002 B has a Flesch readability of 14, which falls well below the required score of 60.
In addition to ORS 171.134, House Rule 14.15 states that no measure can be accepted by the Chief Clark if it is not accompanied by an impartial summary of the measure’s content which clearly describes the new law and changes in existing law proposed by the measure.
“Today is a sad day for Oregon. Despite a clear violation of the Oregon Constitution, House Rules, and Oregon’s Revised Statute - the Democratic majority pushed House Bill 2002 B through after 10 hours of debate,” said House Republican Leader Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville). “We know our democracy functions best when everyday Oregonians are engaged in a transparent and vetted process.”
House Bill 2002 B passed out of the House with a final vote of 36-23. If passed in the Senate and signed into law by the Governor, this legislation will allow the following:
- Minors below 15 to obtain abortions without parental consent. A doctor may not disclose this information to a child’s parent unless the child provides explicit written permission.
- Expands the use of taxpayer dollars for irreversible sex-changing treatments and procedures – including sterilization for those as young as 15 – without parental consent.
- Mandates private insurers to cover these procedures, allowing minors to undergo treatment on their parents’ insurance without their knowing.
- Vastly expands the types of irreversible sex-changing treatments and procedures funded by Oregon taxpayers. These services will be offered through the Healthier Oregon program, which provides health coverage to low-income individuals who would qualify for Medicaid except for immigration status and who “live in Oregon.” According to the Oregon Health Authority, there’s no time requirement to establish residency.
“This legislation is an egregious violation of the sacred relationship between a parent and a child. As a mom, I can say with absolute certainty that the State of Oregon does not know more about the needs of my children better than I do. It is insulting and infuriating,” said House Republican Leader Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville). | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/house-republican-leader-issues-statement-following-passage-of-house-bill-2002-b/article_db14e9d4-eaa4-11ed-a970-33ff4070cc8f.html | 2023-05-04T21:45:42 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/house-republican-leader-issues-statement-following-passage-of-house-bill-2002-b/article_db14e9d4-eaa4-11ed-a970-33ff4070cc8f.html |
LANSFORD, Pa. — With local proms this coming weekend and Mother's Day next week, Porvaznik's Flowers on West Ridge Street in Lansford is busting at the seams with flowers.
"This is the most flowers we usually get all year long," said Megan Andersen, the owner of the 125-year-old flower shop.
Andersen took over 33 years ago from the Porvaznik family and hasn't looked back. Andersen has always had a love for flowers and studied them in college.
"I worked for a professor at Temple, and he owned a flower shop, and he traveled the country and used to do shows and things, so I learned a lot from him, and then I opened my own with my sister-in-law in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania."
The Porvaznik family started the business in 1898. Andersen has worked to make sure their legacy lives on.
"It's a very traditional area, and we keep up with that, and we've tried to keep the tradition and integrity of the original family."
After running the flower shop for more than three decades, Andersen says it's time to move on and pass the business along to the next person who wants to keep the Porvaznik's name alive in Lansford.
"I don't want to see it go, and none of the people in our town or neighboring towns want to see it go. It's been here so long."
Andersen's husband is retired, and she says it's time for her too.
"I'll stay until we find someone that's qualified and that cares about it as much as we do."
Andersen says the business is ready for someone else to come in, pick up where she's leaving off, and continue Porvaznik's legacy.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — A former Scranton police sergeant will spend six months behind bars for stealing money from the federal government.
In 2021, Jeffrey Vaughn was paid to patrol lower-income housing complexes in the city, part of which are federally funded, but he never actually did the patrols.
Officials say he was paid more than $5,000.
In addition to jail time, he must pay more than $11,000 in restitution.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — Marywood University in Lackawanna County unveiled a Living City Lab.
It's a space where students can address global challenges on a local scale.
Through the lab, students can work on public design projects, work with the community, and connect with local leaders.
The lab was created with help from the Center of the Living City, an organization inspired by Scranton native Jane Jacobs that focuses on urban planning and building communities.
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HAZLETON, Pa. — With a stroke of a pen, the city of Hazleton is out of financial distress. The city entered the Act 47 program in September 2017.
Hazleton Mayor Jeffrey Cusat reflected on the day he let the community know he was asking the state for help.
"Eventually, I signed it and sent it out. I felt like we hit a low point. I spent weeks making notes on what I thought would benefit the city and came up with questions to ask our future recovery plan coordinators," said Mayor Cusat.
Act 47 is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to help get municipalities back on track financially.
After the initial review of the city's finances back in 2017, state officials made 89 recommendations. Taking a deep look at issues in every department.
A process Hazleton City Council President Jim Perry says was difficult.
"It was eye-opening, you know, to check them off, but it was something that hadn't been done in the city in forever, no one ever looked at that as a whole," said Jim Perry.
Act 47 Coordinator Gerald Cross says exiting the distressed status is a big step, especially for community members.
"It means that the city is able to provide service and benefits to Citizens at a cost they can afford without burdening the taxpayers further, it really means the city has gotten to a point where it is professionally run," said Gerald Cross.
Cross says the city of Hazleton is the 22nd municipality to recover from distressed status.
"I think this is just the beginning of a new stage in Hazleton's progress. I really think Hazleton is going to be a good example for cities across Pennsylvania," said Cross.
The work isn't over, Perry says they're still looking ahead to continue its success.
"We're going To have debt policies, fund balance policies, so nothing happens in the future, so we can make sure we may not be here, but the next group that comes in, the next administration can follow these policies and make sure we never end up in this situation," said Perry.
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PINE GROVE, Pa. — One of the year's biggest horse races is the Kentucky Derby.
Held every year on the first Saturday in May, the first jewel in horse racing's Triple Crown draws only the best three-year-old horses from around the world.
One of the favorites in this year's field hails from Pennsylvania.
Angel of Empire, which drew the 14th post position in the 20-horse field and is currently an 8-1 shot to claim the rose blanket awarded to the victor, has roots that are closer to Pennsylvania's anthracite coal fields than they are to Kentucky's bluegrass.
The horse took some of its first gallops at Blackstone Farm, which is located near the town of Pine Grove in southern Schuylkill County.
The horse's breeder, Christian Black, currently lives in Lancaster County.
"It's very exciting. If we are not excited now we will never be excited. Very exciting," said Black, who is also a co-owner and partner at Blackstone Farm.
Black said the hills of Schuylkill County are great for horses.
"If you look around here, it's an open space," he said in the weeks leading up to the Derby. "It's very quiet here. We have rolling hills where the horses can develop [and] run around. develop strengths and bone. We have a lot of room for them that they're not crammed here."
Black, who is originally from Denmark, makes the drive up Route 501 to Blackstone Farm from Lititz to see his horse.
He and his business partner, Douglas Black (no relation), are no strangers to success in their industry.
"When your horses have success in racing -- we have had two in the Kentucky Derby and other stakes winners -- people from Kentucky, New York, all over realize the quality of horses here on the farm," Christian Black said.
Angel of Empire raced to victory at the Arkansas Derby earlier this year and is one of the top five favorites for Saturday's race.
Black is trying to manage his expectations. The Derby is an unpredictable race, with a massive, 20-horse field. An unlucky bump here, or a tight squeeze there over the 1.25-mile sprint often determines the outcome.
But Angel of Empire has characteristics common among Kentucky Derby winners, Black says.
"If you want to have a winner of the Kentucky Derby, the horse has to be able to take what we call kickback or dirt in his face," he explained. "He has shown that he can do that."
Black's horse is also used to running in front of large crowds, though he has yet to experience an atmosphere like the Derby.
At the Arkansas Derby, the crowd was an estimated 65,000, Black said. On Saturday, more than 150,000 people are expected to pack the grandstand and the infield at Churchill Downs.
It may be Angel of Empire in the gate on Saturday, but he won't be the only one feeling the competitive pressure, Black said.
"You know, for me, it's the love and desire for the horse -- that's why I'm in the business," he said. "And then as a personality, I'm very competitive. So I think that's where it comes from.
"I'm here because of the horses. I'm here because I love the horses and really care for the animal. I'm really excited about it," he continued.
Christian Black is already at Churchill Downs. Angel of Empire will be slotted right next to the race's top favorite, Forte, is at No. 15.
If he makes a successful run for the roses, Angel of Empire will be the third Pennsylvania horse ever to win the Derby. Lil E. Tee was victorious in 1992, and Smarty Jones won in 2004. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pennsylvania-horse-with-local-roots-set-to-run-in-kentucky-derby-angel-of-empire/521-55b3dc0d-6eef-43e9-9627-a79835c7d0f5 | 2023-05-04T21:46:14 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/schuylkill-county/pennsylvania-horse-with-local-roots-set-to-run-in-kentucky-derby-angel-of-empire/521-55b3dc0d-6eef-43e9-9627-a79835c7d0f5 |
A plant-based hair extension company, software platform and parking app won this year's Big Sell entrepreneurship contest.
Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business and College of Technology hosted the 12th annual contest at PNW’s Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center on Indianapolis Boulevard. Originally held at the now-razed Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, the Big Sell is meant to showcase startups and propel them to success.
Aspiring entrepreneurs made their best elevator pitches for their startups to compete for investment capital.
Jannice Newson won first place and a $10,000 prize. She co-founded Lillian Augusta with Nana Britwum. Lillian Augusta makes synthetic, biodegradable hair braid extensions for Black women. It's intended to be both comfortable and sustainable for the environment.
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Computer science student Luis Alvear placed second, winning $3,000 for his AtoB software platform. His startup links up drivers and passengers for carpooling with the goal of reducing travel costs, limiting congestion and lowering carbon emissions.
Courtney Stern won third place, landing $1,000 for her Park Watch app. The New York City resident aspires to help drivers find on-street parking in cities by sharing spots with each other.
“Entrepreneurship students produce the PNW Big Sell pitch competition, which had another fantastic showing,” said Alexandra Moran, clinical instructor of entrepreneurship. “We are so excited to see these companies looking to scale their businesses within our entrepreneurship ecosystem. The diversity of founders and their companies mirrors our diverse community and we look forward to supporting them as they continue to raise capital.”
Moran and Mont Handley, an entrepreneur in residence and the associate director of CMEC, jointly directed the Big Sell, which was sponsored by NIPSCO and broadcast on WJOB.
StoryBolt co-founder Nassim Abdi, entrepreneurship assistant professor Kristin Burton and Multi Agency Academic Cooperative founder Stewart McMillan evaluated the six-minute-long pitches. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/plant-based-hair-extension-company-software-platform-and-parking-app-win-big-sell/article_5f222604-eaa7-11ed-911f-ef78c117c797.html | 2023-05-04T21:47:51 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/plant-based-hair-extension-company-software-platform-and-parking-app-win-big-sell/article_5f222604-eaa7-11ed-911f-ef78c117c797.html |
A vandal accessed medical records from a hospital slated for demolition and posted some of them on YouTube.
Northwest Health said someone illegally removed hospital records from secure, locked shredding bins at the LaPorte Hospital at 1007 Lincolnway. It was slated for demolition but not all the hospital property had yet been removed from the site.
Sensitive medical information was exposed, Northwest Health said.
"An unidentified person (or persons) broke into the locked shredding bins and scattered the bins’ contents on the floor, including medical records and other hospital records containing patient information," Northwest Health said in a news release. "When LaPorte Hospital learned about this incident on March 3, it immediately went to the old facility to retrieve the records that had been removed from the shredding bins."
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LaPorte Hospital reported the breach to police and opened its own investigation.
"LaPorte Hospital learned that after the shredding bins were vandalized, a person created a video of some of the medical records that had been removed from the shredding bins, and on February 26, 2023, posted the video to his YouTube account," the health care system said in the news release. "The hospital asked YouTube multiple times to remove the video from its site. The hospital also filed a lawsuit against this person in Indiana state court and demanded that he remove the video from YouTube. Because the video is private, the hospital cannot confirm whether the video has been removed from this person’s YouTube account."
The Indiana Office of the Attorney General also is investigating the breach of patient data.
Northwest Health has notified affected patients or their next of kin.
"Most of the records that were illegally removed from the shredding bins contained patients’ first and last names, limited demographic information, medical record numbers, hospital account numbers and/or clinical information," Northwest Health said. "In a limited number of cases, the records contained a patient’s Social Security number, prescription information, insurance information and/or billing information (including guarantor information). However, outside of the medical records that were videotaped, there is no evidence that anyone viewed, used or disclosed any of the patient information contained in the records that were removed from the shredding bins."
Northwest Health is offering affected patients a free one-year membership to Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring service.
For more information, call 888-397-0054 with the Experian engagement number B090370. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/vandal-accessed-medical-records-from-hospital-slated-for-demolition/article_15382812-ea03-11ed-93ae-4724ffbeaf01.html | 2023-05-04T21:47:58 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/vandal-accessed-medical-records-from-hospital-slated-for-demolition/article_15382812-ea03-11ed-93ae-4724ffbeaf01.html |
DALLAS — The Dallas neighborhood of Deep Ellum is looking to make the entertainment district more walkable, safer and accessible as it approaches its peak visitor season.
The Deep Ellum Foundation on Thursday announced that it will be launching a new valet service and expanding its rideshare "flow zone" to offer more convenience to visitors.
The valet service will begin on May 11 and will be available Thursdays and Fridays from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. and Saturday and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. The area will be located at 2625 Commerce Street between Twisted Root and DOT's Hop House.
A 50% off promotion for valet service will also be running for a limited time starting on May 11, according to the foundation.
The Deep Ellum Foundation also said the neighborhood's rideshare "flow zone" will be expanding starting on Friday, May 12. The zone was first launched in 2019 and is modeled after DFW Airport's rideshare drop-off and pick-up areas.
A new "flow zone" will be located at 2551 Elm Street, next to Elm & Good and across from Velvet Taco. Other locations are on Good Latimer Expressway, Commerce Street, Malcom X Boulevard, Floyd Street and Swiss Avenue.
The rideshare zones are available on Fridays and Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
The foundation said the Dallas Police Department will also be resuming street closures for pedestrian-only traffic during this peak visitor season.
"The economic and cultural hub, Deep Ellum, is at the center of how the Dallas region’s transportation landscape is transforming," Stephanie Keller Hudiburg, executive director of the Deep Ellum Foundation, said in a statement. "Through these neighborhood efforts across modes, Deep Ellum is leading transportation innovation in North Texas and making it more convenient than ever to explore the incomparable district." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/deep-ellum-dallas-launching-valet-parking-service-expanding-rideshare-flow-zone/287-db9dbfe9-ccad-4926-a547-8700b339602f | 2023-05-04T21:52:09 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/deep-ellum-dallas-launching-valet-parking-service-expanding-rideshare-flow-zone/287-db9dbfe9-ccad-4926-a547-8700b339602f |
GARY — Two people were shot by a group of men Tuesday night on Gary's east side, police said Thursday.
A 20-year-old man and a 19-year old woman were shot multiple times and taken to a local hospital by Gary Fire medics. When police arrived at the scene, they saw the woman laying on the sidewalk and asking for help, police Capt. Sam Roberts said.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The man told police he and the woman were walking around 3:30 p.m. near Eighth Avenue and Kentucky Street when a group of men in a gray Jeep with Illinois plates stopped their vehicle, exited and abruptly began firing bullets in their direction, Roberts said.
Anyone with information on this incident can contact Sgt. Doug Drummond at 219-881-1210.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Marlon Manning
Age : 40
Residence: South Holland, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303914
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Stewart Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303910
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Tylicki
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303901
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jazmin Guerrero
Age : 28
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303897
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kane Jackson
Age : 25
Residence: Geneseo, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303900
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Peter Kochopolous
Age : 59
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303907
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD; STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Billy Fowler
Age : 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303899
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Franklin George
Age : 72
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303911
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jasmine Escalante
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303896
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joshua Copollo
Age : 33
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303913
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rex Engle
Age : 45
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303915
Arrest Date: April 24, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG; OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Roshaud Bell
Age : 21
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303905
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jamyra Thomas
Age : 22
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303875
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Camden Wall
Age : 18
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303883
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devonte Phillips
Age : 28
Residence: Lansing, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303878
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Melissa Reyes
Age : 38
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303873
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Brian Sheppard
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303881
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ernest Murphy III
Age : 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303876
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua McCafferty
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303879
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Millsap Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Phoenix, AZ
Booking Number(s): 2303885
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Cedar Lake Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Caroline Hamilton
Age : 25
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303880
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyrone Holyfield Sr.
Age : 64
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303890
Arrest Date: April 23, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dale Crawley
Age : 33
Residence: DeMotte, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303884
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT DEFENDANT USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffery Vlietstra
Age : 59
Residence: Joliet, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303839
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY - RESIDENTIAL ENTRY - BREAKING AND ENTERING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Adam Valdez
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303860
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ryan Valleyfield
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303869
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cody Sucich
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303868
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jarred Rumph
Age : 36
Residence: Elkhart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303865
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Lamont Murdaugh
Age : 23
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303856
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicholas Ramirez
Age : 36
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303598
Arrest Date: April 14, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Edward Reddick
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303863
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ronald Kelley Jr.
Age : 49
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303854
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING PRIVILEGES ARE SUSPENDED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elizabeth Millan-Rodriguez
Age : 19
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303852
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Leonard Johnson Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303850
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Andrian Esparza
Age : 51
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303843
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nicole Fuentes
Age : 27
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303867
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Grover Jr.
Age : 43
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303861
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR AN UNRELATED CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Amy Alexanderson
Age : 38
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303844
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jose Becerra Hernandez
Age : 20
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303866
Arrest Date: April 22, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Romell Cooper
Age : 23
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303841
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - AGAINST A PREGNANT PERSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Micah Singleton
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303827
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Vaughn
Age : 26
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303819
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - COUNTERFEITING AND APPLICATION FRAUD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Nanay
Age : 63
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303820
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - ORGANIZED THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Collins Onchagwa
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303835
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jessica Ottomanelli
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303822
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roberto Sanchez
Age : 42
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303805
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Flores
Age : 35
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303832
Arrest Date: April 21, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lowell Police Department
Offense Description: FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyrone Leverson Jr.
Age : 36
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303818
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaquies Moore
Age : 28
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303823
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Thomas Aiken
Age : 51
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303821
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Martell Flippins
Age : 35
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303817
Arrest Date: April 20, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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BALTIMORE — Shake up your lunch break with fresh flavors and fresh air.
Pratt Street Market is back in downtown Baltimore.
The long standing tradition put on by the Downtown Partnership features a rotating lineup of food vendors and artisans every Thursday from 11am to 2pm.
We asked them...why Pratt Street?
"We love to be able to have some options for people who might be in the office coming down a few days a week plus we have so many residents downtown that it's a great option to supplement what we have in terms of restaurants down here. But also it's a great way for a restaurant, a food truck, or small business to see what the market's like and see if they want to transition from a truck to a storefront," said Susan Brown, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore.
The market starts at the corner of Light and Pratt Streets, outside 100 Light Street.
It runs every Thursday from today until September 28. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pratt-street-market-returns-to-downtown-baltimore | 2023-05-04T21:58:00 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pratt-street-market-returns-to-downtown-baltimore |
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