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HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — Mother’s Day is fast approaching and local businesses are busy getting ready for the big holiday weekend.
This year, the holiday lands on May 14. While that means you have a few more days to get gifts and plans ready, area shops are already hitting the ground running in preparation for the big day.
Gift shops, restaurants and flower shops are busy filling orders and taking reservations ahead of the holiday.
Real and Rosemary in Homewood is taking orders for its take-home brunch special and reservations for its dine-in option for those looking to treat mom to a special meal.
Marketing and Customer Experience Manager Ashley Stork said the restaurant is bringing in extra staff and ordering more products to make sure Sunday goes smoothly.
“We’ve ordered some extra plates and silverware and going through all of our things just to make sure we’re a little more prepared for the holiday,” Stork said. “It helps us to make sure that we are able to service all the customers that come through in a speedy fashion that we’re known for, but also make it comfortable so people don’t feel rushed in their experience either.”
It’s not just restaurants that are anticipating a boost this weekend, as flower shops are packed to the brim with orders for moms.
Blakelee’s Bouquets Owner Shelby Lee said they started getting orders as early as a month ago but she anticipates a surge of last-minute customers later this week.
“We work later hours, we bring in more staff. Our staff is pretty good. Most of the time two weeks it starts to build up and then the week of, it’s just crazy,” Lee said.
Lee said Mother’s Day is actually the busiest holiday for most flower shops, as they usually bring in more orders and revenue than they do even for Valentine’s Day.
Both Lee and Stork said no matter how you choose to celebrate mom this weekend, area shops and businesses are prepared and ready to make sure she feels loved and appreciated. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/homewood-shops-prepare-for-mothers-day-rush/ | 2023-05-08T23:41:36 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/homewood-shops-prepare-for-mothers-day-rush/ |
Chico police identify 17-year-old victim of drive-by shooting
Chico police have identified the teenager who was killed early Saturday at a shooting outside a party as 17-year-old Justina Stubbe.
Stubbe was one of six people shot at the party in the 1000 Block of Columbus Avenue in Chico. Four were hospitalized and one other person was injured but refused to be taken to the hospital, police said.
Several callers reported that unknown suspect fired multiple rounds from a moving vehicle before fleeing the area, according to police on Monday.
The Columbus Avenue shooting was the culmination of two earlier incidents where officers were called to incidents of fighting and brandishing firearms, police said.
A 17-year-old female died in the shooting, Chief Billy Aldridge said in a press conference Saturday. Five other shooting victims were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
During the press conference, Aldridge called the incident isolated and said there did not appear to be an ongoing threat to the community.
The series of events began to unfold at different locations in Chico at about 12:30 a.m. after a fight broke out when a suspect was asked to leave a house party in the 700 block of W. 7th Street in Chico.
Several shots were reported fired during the incident, but no one was struck, police said. Two others at the party were assaulted. One was struck in the head with a gun and the other was hit over the head with a bottle, Aldridge said.
Both victims were taken to the hospital and were in stable condition with “non-life-threatening injuries,” Aldridge said.
Then, at about 3 a.m. police were called to another party in the 1000 block of Columbus Avenue when they were told someone arrived at the event and brandished a gun.
While officers were investigating the second incident, officers located a suspect who matched the description of the person wanted in the earlier assault, Aldridge said.
Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of possessing a firearm and reckless discharge of a firearm. The suspect's identity was not disclosed by police.
Then at 3:30 a.m., police were called back to the residence on Columbus Avenue after receiving a report that several people had been shot. Police said they were still looking for a suspect in that shooting.
Below is a list of the other shooting victims and their condition. Police did not release their names:
- A 21-year-old male who was admitted into an area hospital and listed in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.
- A 20-year-old male discharged from the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
- A 19-year-old male admitted into an area hospital listed in stable condition with a non-life-threatening injury.
- An 18-year-old discharged was from the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
- 17 year-old-female admitted into an era hospital and listed in stable condition with a non-life-threatening injury.
Police said they continue to investigate the case and ask anyone with information to call 530-897-5820.
Reporter Damon Arthur welcomes story tips at 530-338-8834, by email at damon.arthur@redding.com and on Twitter at @damonarthur_RS. Help local journalism thrive by subscribing today. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/chico-police-identify-17-year-old-mass-shooting-victim/70196843007/ | 2023-05-08T23:44:15 | 1 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/chico-police-identify-17-year-old-mass-shooting-victim/70196843007/ |
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. -- The bridge over Interstate 295, at the Meadowbridge/Pole Green Road exit, in Hanover County, Virginia, is named after Hanover Fire Lt. Brad Clark.
Clark was killed responding to an emergency scene on the interstate in 2018.
A 20-year-old airman lost his life while changing a tire in nearly the same area Monday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Leaders, including Governor Glenn Youngkin, said the tragic event further showed the need for more drivers to learn about the expanded "Move Over" law in Virginia, which takes effect soon.
The collision is classified as a hit-and-run, since the other driver did not stop.
Cummings is from Maryland but was stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina, a spokesperson confirms.
“We have a stop for a minute and just the tragedy of that moment and the reality that the simple act of changing a tire on the side of the road is that dangerous," Youngkin said at an event at the Governor's Mansion on Monday.
The governor recently signed an expansion to Virginia's "Move Over" law.
Those who choose not to can face a traffic ticket or possibly the loss of their license if a person is hurt or property damaged.
"It makes it a primary offense if you don't move over and give someone room to change their tire or look for help," Youngkin said. "It's extremely important. It will go into effect July 1st, so we need help making sure people know this is what’s coming, and for Virginians to do the right thing, which is move over.”
“We want to make sure anyone who stops along our roadways is safe,” said Morgan Dean with AAA Mid-Atlantic.
A majority of drivers AAA surveyed said expanded “Move Over” laws seem like common sense, according to Dean. He said changes in habits like this require other people to consider what its like for the person stranded on the side of the highway.
“As a driver, put yourself in that other person’s shoes; think about what they’re going through. Slowing down, moving over can make all the difference for them in being safe. It really can mean the difference between life or death for them,” Dean said.
“When they do it, other drivers behind them are going to be like okay something is changing here, let me do the same thing. Oh, this person is getting over, they’re giving them space, let me do it too. We want to create that safety buffer for that person along the roadway. Drivers really getting into that mindset is an important part of it,” he continued.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw anything at all is encouraged to contact State Police at questions@vsp.virginia.gov or call (804) 609 - 5656.
The crash remains under investigation with the assistance of the Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team.
Depend on CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for in-depth coverage of this important local story. Anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/airman-killed-changing-a-tire-on-the-side-of-a-virginia-interstate | 2023-05-08T23:45:49 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/airman-killed-changing-a-tire-on-the-side-of-a-virginia-interstate |
Whether you swing, spin, bounce, or slide, it's impossible not to have a good time on a playground.
And now one community is coming together at a new place to play.
Fallstaff Elementary and Middle School cut the ribbon Monday on their newly renovated playground.
The space has seen 50 years of freeze tag and make believe and started to show it's age in recent years.
But thanks to an investment from the city, it's looking brand new and back to tying the diverse neighborhood together.
"This playground represents a new beginning, a shared space where students and families of all backgrounds and nationalities can play and learn from each other. A place where all languages and cultures are welcome, a place to remind us of the importance of community and how we have much more that brings us together, than apart," said Dr. Cedric Smith, principal of Fallstaff Elementary-Middle School.
The playground is horse themed to reflect Pimlico nearby. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/ribbon-cutting-held-for-new-playground-at-fallstaff-elementary-middle-school | 2023-05-08T23:45:56 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/ribbon-cutting-held-for-new-playground-at-fallstaff-elementary-middle-school |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Juvenile Residential Facility (JRF) reopened Monday after closing in April of 2022 because of staffing shortages.
“Post COVID, we had a lot of staffing difficulties, a lot of staffing shortages,” Deputy Director of Juvenile Programs Mario Salinas said. “So it just wasn’t safe for us to continue to operate with limited number of staff.”
At that time, they had 56% of full staff between the residential and detention facility. JRF staff had to fill in at the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF), closing JRF.
Now, they have reached 79% of staff, allowing JRF to open at a limited capacity.
The staffing increase comes from a pay raise. Sedgwick County Commissioners approved a wage increase of $6 for correctional officers. They used to start at $14.80, and now that will be $20.89.
JRF used to serve 24 youths, but now its capacity is 16 because they closed a dorm to be used for Evening Reporting Center, which provides cognitive behavioral intervention groups.
On reopening day, JRF is serving seven kids. As they get more staff, they will serve up to 16.
“I’ve heard them say that they don’t feel like a prisoner basically anymore, an inmate like they get to kind of be who they are again,” Corrections Counselor Emily Allen said.
JDF is much different than JRF.
“In detention, they don’t receive any services, any groups or any type of thing to rehabilitate them,” Salinas said. “So, being able to be an unlocked facility, attend groups, attend therapy in the community. It’s a lot more helpful for their rehabilitation.”
Allen says when JRF closed, it was hard.
“When we put all the kids back into general detention facility, moved all of our stuff back over here, it kind of hit feelings because this is what we knew,” Allen said.
She was hopeful that wouldn’t be the end.
“Eventually, with the staffing levels, here we are, and it’s good to be home,” Allen said.
She says JRF is a stepping stone.
“They have windows so they can see the outside world,” Allen said. “The doors aren’t locked, and they can have a lot more items in their room. It’s not just a little bucket of things. Access to their family, their friends or community just to who they are as a person.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/juvenile-residential-facility-reopens-in-sedgwick-county/ | 2023-05-08T23:46:24 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/juvenile-residential-facility-reopens-in-sedgwick-county/ |
An Allen County judge paused the medical malpractice case against state Sen. Tyler Johnson on Monday and denied the lawmaker’s request to seal certain documents.
Lawyers for Dr. Johnson, R-Leo-Cedarville, requested last month that some filings be withheld from public access. They argued the first-term lawmaker’s reputation has been harmed and that “various interested parties have publicized this lawsuit, needlessly and unfairly litigating this case in public media.”
The lawsuit was filed against Johnson after a 20-year-old woman died after being treated by him.
Allen Superior Court Judge Andrew Williams denied that motion and wrote that there are no extraordinary circumstances that would merit limiting access to court records.
Johnson and Professional Emergency Physicians Inc. failed to provide clear and convincing evidence to support their claims, Williams wrote.
“In fact, no evidence of the alleged statements made to the media have been offered or even recited in the pleadings,” he wrote.
Williams also wrote in the order that he’s unpersuaded that Johnson’s role as a lawmaker gives him greater reason to invoke Rule 6 of the Indiana Rules on Access to Court Records, which allows for courts to seal documents in certain circumstances.
“Rather, one would expect the media, and the public, to have a greater interest in matters related to elected officials,” Williams wrote. “Again, there is no evidence, other than conclusory statements in the Petition, that there has been any abuse of the public’s unfettered access to the Court’s records.”
The judge also granted Johnson’s motion to temporarily pause the case, citing an Indiana law that requires cases against state lawmakers be moved until at least 30 days after a legislative session’s adjournment.
Williams stayed the case until June 9 and wrote in his order that he’ll wait until after that time to rule on both Johnson’s request to vacate prior deadlines and a motion from the plaintiff, Jennifer Becerra, to strike Johnson’s response to the motion for summary judgment.
Becerra filed the lawsuit against Johnson, Professional Emergency Physicians and Parkview Health last year. In 2018 her daughter, 20-year-old Esperanza Umana, died shortly after being treated by Johnson.
Indiana Department of Insurance’s three-doctor Medical Review Panel found in a rare unanimous ruling that the evidence supports Becerra’s assertion that Johnson and the other defendants “failed to comply with the appropriate standard of care.”
In an April affidavit, Johnson challenged the assertions made in Becerra’s lawsuit and said he met the standard of care at all times.
After the stay is lifted in June, Williams will hold a hearing for Becerra’s motion of summary judgment. If he denies that motion, and if the parties don’t reach a settlement in the meantime, the case would eventually go to trial. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/judge-keeps-records-open-in-johnson-malpractice-suit-stays-case-until-june/article_72a7fad0-ede7-11ed-ac0f-67aa3f77ff8e.html | 2023-05-08T23:49:44 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/courts/judge-keeps-records-open-in-johnson-malpractice-suit-stays-case-until-june/article_72a7fad0-ede7-11ed-ac0f-67aa3f77ff8e.html |
BARGERSVILLE, Ind. — A newer safety feature on iPhones is creating an unexpected challenge for first responders.
Crash detection technology automatically alerts 911 if you're in a crash. But it's also leading to false positives - emergency runs, with no emergency.
That happened two times in two days last week in Johnson County. 911 dispatchers received a call and this automated message: "The owner of this iPhone was in a severe car crash and is not responding to their phone."
The distress call came through crash detection.
That feature is on iPhone 14s and calls for help on your behalf if it senses you've been in a wreck.
"It can measure pressure from the air bag going off inside the car, velocity, sound. So it kind of calculates all these things and says, 'Hey, you've had a severe crash here,'" said Bargersville Deputy Fire Chief Mike Pruitt.
But those two messages last week?
They weren't wrecks at all. False alarms triggered a full callout of first responders for nothing.
"We show up and we're standing there in the middle of nowhere and there's supposedly a crash there," Pruitt said. "But then if we look around a little closer, we find an iPhone."
The iPhone found in the road, Pruitt said, was likely left on someone's car, fell on the ground and mistakenly detected a crash.
So, the only injury for paramedics?
The busted iPhone.
"There's an iPhone in cardiac arrest and not much you can do for it," Pruitt said. "We cannot resuscitate most iPhones. They're in pretty bad shape when this happens."
False alarms do take away from true emergencies, taking those crews out of service.
Across the country, it's happened a lot.
911 calls from iPhone crash detection have been triggered by bumpy roller coaster rides, falls on ski slopes or, like in Johnson County - twice - a forgotten phone.
"We show up and we're going, 'There's no one here,' but then it's the iPhone," Pruitt said.
Apple has further optimized its crash detection technology with iOS updates a few months ago. First responders say there are major benefits.
For example, had those 911 calls been for actual accidents, the system has pinpoint accuracy through longitude and latitude.
The iPhone they found on the ground was actually right in front of the mailbox with the address delivered to dispatchers.
Plus, crash detection has saved lives.
Deputies in Florida made a dramatic rescue in March, when a driver's iPhone dialed 911. The vehicle had gone off the road and wasn't visible to traffic.
It's why first responders say it's worth it, despite the frequency of false alarms.
"My hope is this type of technology for the iPhone is going be a bonus in saving lives more than a hindrance for public safety," Pruitt said. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/iphone-crash-detection-triggers-false-positives-firefighters-first-responders/531-429ad45d-2571-473e-a435-1a1362d1cb5b | 2023-05-08T23:49:59 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/iphone-crash-detection-triggers-false-positives-firefighters-first-responders/531-429ad45d-2571-473e-a435-1a1362d1cb5b |
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — A Noblesville police officer is recovering after being hit by a car Monday afternoon.
Police said the officer was struck on Greenfield Avenue, just west of State Road 37 while directing traffic.
Police said medics transported the officer to the hospital to be checked out.
Police said the injures are not life-threatening.
The driver that hit the officer stopped and is cooperating with police. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/noblesville-police-officer-suffers-minor-injuries-after-being-struck-by-car/531-00b9345c-538a-4475-a321-c335f01888bb | 2023-05-08T23:50:05 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/noblesville-police-officer-suffers-minor-injuries-after-being-struck-by-car/531-00b9345c-538a-4475-a321-c335f01888bb |
TAYLOR COUNTY, Texas — A Taylor County Jail employee has been fired after mistakenly opening the wrong door and allowing an inmate to escape detention Saturday afternoon.
According to a release from the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at approximately 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6, Clinton Holmes left the jail through a door that was mistakenly unlocked.
Holmes, 41, was being held for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and was classified as a low-risk prisoner. Shortly after escaping, a manhunt was initiated by the TCSO and local law enforcement agencies.
There was no risk to the public at any time during the incident, the release said.
Holmes was successfully recaptured near the TSTC campus at approximately 5 pm Saturday and returned to the Taylor County Adult Detention Center, where he will face additional charges for the escape.
The investigation into the events that led to Holmes leaving the facility was completed Monday morning showing an eight-year jail employee mistakenly opened the wrong door, allowing Holmes to walk out of a recreation yard. He was the only individual in the area at the time and has been since terminated.
The TCSO assures the community the safety and security of all residents are of paramount importance, and it will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and order. It also advises all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or persons to the authorities without hesitation. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/taylor-co-jail-employee-fired-after-mistakenly-opening-wrong-door-letting-inmate-escape/504-90f2f419-97ff-4336-bdc4-216c49ddf8d4 | 2023-05-08T23:50:51 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/taylor-co-jail-employee-fired-after-mistakenly-opening-wrong-door-letting-inmate-escape/504-90f2f419-97ff-4336-bdc4-216c49ddf8d4 |
FEMA opens Disaster Recovery Center in Stinesville to help storm, tornado victims
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Monroe County from May 8-10 and May 18-20 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery, according to a news release.
Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the center to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.
The center will be located at 7973 W Main St., Stinesville.
Center hours on May 8-9 and 18-19 will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Hours for May 10 and 20 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Additional recovery centers are open or will be opening soon in other impacted areas. Individuals and businesses in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties can visit any open center for help. To find a nearby center, visit fema.gov/drc.
To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.
The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2023. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/fema-opens-monroe-county-disaster-recovery-center-in-stinesville/70194617007/ | 2023-05-08T23:53:32 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/fema-opens-monroe-county-disaster-recovery-center-in-stinesville/70194617007/ |
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Turkey hunters injured after being shot at in Morgan-Monroe State Forest
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Two turkey hunters were injured after another turkey hunter shot in their direction in the Morgan-Monroe State Forest Saturday morning.
Shawn Hooper, 54, of Fishers, misidentified Jeffery McClintic, 31, of Indianapolis, and Scott Poynter, 34, of Danville, and fired in their direction, according to a press release from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Both McClintic and Poynter received non-life threatening injuries.
Indiana Conservation Officers continue to investigate and remind hunters to always identify the target and what is in front and behind it before shooting while in the field. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/turkey-hunter-shoots-two-other-hunters-in-morgan-monroe-state-forest/70194067007/ | 2023-05-08T23:53:38 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/turkey-hunter-shoots-two-other-hunters-in-morgan-monroe-state-forest/70194067007/ |
DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis students are back to attending in-person evening classes for the first time since police arrested the man suspected of stabbing three people in the city.
Two people were killed, including a UC Davis student, in the stabbings and another woman was injured. However, despite the suspected killer being taken off the streets, students are still fearful and concerned about walking to their classes, especially at night.
Just a week ago, the series of stabbings around UC Davis forced some classes to be canceled or go online.
Following the arrest, students are physically returning to night classes for the first time Monday.
"I feel like everyone's still a bit anxious and on edge," said Chloe Ricci, a senior at UC Davis. "I mean, it's crazy to go back to normalcy after what has happened in this past week."
Students say they're still mourning the loss of two community members. One of those was their classmate Karim Abou Najm, who was biking home after classes when he was stabbed to death.
"I've been struggling and I know a lot of students have too because a student was lost and a well-known member of our community," said Parker Powell, a second-year student. "And so it's been hard dealing with that and like trying to keep up with our school work and everything."
Chancellor Gary May issued a letter last week asking students to reach out if they need help. He also said the Academic Senate extended the undergraduate passed/not passed deadline to Friday, May 19. It’s something students requested.
"Last week, I didn't go to a single class," said Pele Pangea, a second-year student. "Like, I went to two and our whole quarter was put on hold, so I think people need the extension of pass/no pass right now just because fear and there was no school and we have midterms again today, tomorrow."
May says there is no one way to process and grieve. The school is offering students access to many different resources and services to help them navigate.
"I have my own therapist, so I haven't but my friends have and they say that the therapists are good...," said Naya Spencer, a second-year student. "Every time you go to the webpage at Davis, it shows like you're not alone and it has like a health crisis number. So yeah, I think Davis does a good job."
Students now want professors to be understanding of the circumstances too.
"I know there were some people that were not blessed with understanding professors and said this attendance grade is worth more than your life at this moment and that's not, not acceptable," said Pangea.
The Safe Ride program will continue to operate with extended hours for the time being.
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The city of Richmond will make changes to West Main Street following the traffic deaths of two Virginia Commonwealth University students three months apart on a five-block stretch of the major westbound road.
City workers will add so-called bump outs at intersections, designed to narrow the road and slow traffic, said Richmond City Council member Katherine Jordan. The city will also consider speed tables and more speed signs, said Lincoln Saunders, Richmond's chief administrative officer.
VCU is amid a traffic study, due at the beginning of July.
But council member Andreas Addison urged the City Council on Monday to improve traffic safety not just around VCU but in the entire city. He suggested significant changes, including making Main and Cary streets two-way, allowing rush-hour street parking and adding traffic lights.
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He urged the council to make the "bold unpopular decisions."
"Right now, we have an opportunity to do what's right and what's best, that is not necessarily on the hinges of a VCU traffic study," Addison said. "We've got 64 other square miles of the city we have to take care of."
The council addressed traffic safety around VCU four days after the death of graduate student Shawn Soares. The 26-year-old was on the sidewalk of the 300 block of West Main Street on Thursday evening when he was struck and killed.
A driver in a center lane of Main Street attempted to make a right turn, cutting off another car and getting pushed onto the sidewalk, hitting Soares, said Michael Jones, president of the council. The wreck occurred on a downhill portion of road near the VCU business school, a spot identified by VCU Police as a problem area.
Jones said Soares was on a scooter when the accident occurred. Jordan said he was standing on the sidewalk.
"No one should die walking," Jones said. "Absolutely no one should die riding a bicycle because they were hit by a car."
The Richmond Police Department has not announced any charges in the wreck, and the department's crash team is still investigating, a spokesperson for the department said Monday. Police have not said if alcohol was a factor. Anyone with information is asked to call Investigator D. Olson at (804) 646-1664 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.
Soares' death occurred about three months after a VCU senior, Mahrokh Khan, was struck and killed crossing West Main at Laurel Street near the Altria Theater.
Following Khan's death, VCU police instituted a traffic campaign in which it wrote more traffic tickets. In a six-week stretch, VCU officers wrote more tickets than in all of 2022. That campaign ended three days before Soares' death.
Changes coming
In an effort to slow traffic on West Main, the city will add bump-outs to the intersections between Belvidere Street and Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Jordan said. A bump-out is an extension of the sidewalk that protrudes into the corner of an intersection, narrowing the road, slowing traffic and shortening the distance of the crosswalk.
The city plans to add speed tables and speed signs around the 300 block of West Main in the weeks to come, Saunders said. A speed table is a longer, flattened speed bump designed to slow traffic. The speed limit on West Main is 25 mph but, this winter, the average driver went 28 where Khan was killed, according to VCU.
There were 32 fatal car crashes in Richmond in 2022, the most in at least eight years, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation. Eleven of them involved a pedestrian.
VCU leaders are scheduled to meet with city officials this week.
Changes suggested
Addison suggested the city make changes beyond VCU and rethink major facets of transportation. He suggested making Main and Cary streets two-way, which would decrease the number of travel lanes and slow cars down. He also called for more traffic lights around VCU's campus and more on-street parking.
The streets that run through VCU's campus are city property and are not owned by VCU. Some city streets are managed by the city, others by the state.
When many of the roads were designed around 1970, they were built with the mindset of getting cars in and out of the city as quickly as possible, Addison said. Traffic lights are timed to allow cars to quickly move through those roads.
Street parking on Main and Cary is forbidden during rush hour, adding more through lanes. Had cars been allowed to park on West Main, there would have been a buffer between the crash and Soares, Addison said.
"What we need to do is take our city back," he said. He suggested designing roads so that visitors want to come to the city and walk around.
Addison added that there is "rampant speeding" in the city. Jones said too often drivers use bike lanes as passing lanes. A VCU police officer, Lt. Edgar Greer, told the Richmond Times-Dispatch in March that traffic violations around campus are seemingly constant.
Lowering speed limits is unpopular, Addison noted. But six months later, no one remembers, and traffic is calmer, he said.
Richmond police officers could monitor speeding more and write more tickets, said Reva Trammell, a City Council member. Chesterfield County police are more likely to enforce speed limits, she said.
"It's not happening in the city," she added.
Jones called for a greater use of automated speed cameras. The state allows localities to establish cameras at highway work sites and school zones. Offenders receive a ticket in the mail. Because some Richmond schools are on major roads, setting up cameras in school zones would help enforce speed limits on major roads, he said.
"We owe Shawn and others a response," Jones added. | https://richmond.com/news/local/changes-coming-to-main-street-following-traffic-deaths-of-vcu-students/article_83521a12-edd0-11ed-a9f0-476e0993961f.html | 2023-05-08T23:57:26 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/changes-coming-to-main-street-following-traffic-deaths-of-vcu-students/article_83521a12-edd0-11ed-a9f0-476e0993961f.html |
Flowers, gift baskets, jewelry: Here are a few last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas
Mother’s Day is this weekend, and there is still time to find the perfect gift.
Besides figuring out where to take Mom for lunch or dinner, Volusia and Flagler residents have several nearby gift options to include in their Mother’s Day plans.
Whether it is a gift basket, a flower arrangement, or even a spa day, here are some ideas that are sure to wow local moms on May 14:
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Mother's Day flowers
The perfect flower arrangement is always a popular choice, especially if you're short on time.
Zahn’s Flowers and Bellevue Avenue Florist, both in Daytona Beach, offer a variety of colorful, fragrant bouquets.
Customers will find arrangements of pink and red roses, yellow daisy chrysanthemums, purple asters, sunflowers, and more in glass vases and even in ivy baskets.
Prices range from $30 to $110 at Bellevue Avenue Florist and from $55 to $250 at Zahn's Flowers.
Blooming Flowers & Gifts, located in Palm Coast's European Village, also offers a stunning array of floral arrangements and gift baskets, ranging anywhere from $60 to $135 with delivery. For information, call 386-597-5257.
Zahn’s Flowers is located at 140 W. International Speedway Blvd. For information, call 386-252-3615.
Bellevue Avenue Florist is located at 1300 Bellevue Ave. For information, call 386-255-7447.
Give Mom a gift basket on Mother's Day
Surprising your mother with a special gift basket on Mother’s Day morning is another option.
Nationwide retailer Gift Blooms offers several basket assortments for delivery in Daytona Beach and surrounding cities. Some items include Italian food baskets (with wine bottles, cheeses, olives and chocolate) and “Sweet Tooth” baskets with cookies, chocolate bars, toffees and other treats.
Special Mother’s Day baskets are also available with white wine, fruits, nuts and cheeses. Others even offer skincare products.
The many gift basket options run anywhere from $30 to over $140. For information, visit giftblooms.com.
Spa day makes a wonderful Mother's Day gift
Treating your mom to a full spa day can’t go wrong either.
Remedy Spa at Pelican Bay in Daytona Beach offers several 30- 60- and even 90-minute treatments, such as massage therapy (relaxation and therapeutic massages), facial, body and nail treatments (spa pedicure, manicure, and waxing), all of which range from $15 to $130.
These services are also available in special package offers, which cost between $170 and $240.
For information, visit remedyspapelicanbay.com, or call 386-760-6299.
Europa Salon and Spa, located at 5 Utility Drive in Palm Coast, is a full-service spa that offers everything from facials and massages to hair and nail services. And if you're not sure what might interest your mother, you can pick up a gift card so she can decide for herself.
For information, visit relaxateuropa.com or call 386-597-2968.
Treat Mom to a thoughtful piece of jewelry
A pair of beautiful earrings, a ring or a necklace could also make for a special Mother’s Day gift.
Prata Jewelers in Palm Coast offers a variety of jewelry with a range of different price points, so whether you're looking for an understated keepsake or something with a bit more sparkle, chances are you'll find it there.
Prata is located at 17 N. Old Kings Road. For information, call 386-447-7640.
Zales Jewelers, a jewelry shop at Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach, is offering a 50% off sale for several of its items.
While the most valuable jewels make some of the items cost thousands of dollars, several others are below $100, including pearl earrings, a diamond accent heart pendant, a diamond ring with a rose gold plate and more.
The Volusia Mall is located at 1700 W. International Speedway Blvd. For information, call 386-253-6559. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/08/mothers-day-is-sunday-here-are-gift-ideas-for-volusia-flagler-residents/70195573007/ | 2023-05-09T00:03:14 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/08/mothers-day-is-sunday-here-are-gift-ideas-for-volusia-flagler-residents/70195573007/ |
CEDAR FALLS – “Panther Country” will be the theme when the University of Northern Iowa celebrates Homecoming 2023 during the week of Oct. 16-21.
The fun-filled week of activities will culminate with the annual homecoming parade, which will once again be held in downtown Cedar Falls on Oct. 21. The University of Northern Iowa is excited to partner with Community Main Street and KWWL to celebrate all things purple and gold.
“Homecoming marks an annual opportunity for the entire community to celebrate UNI,” said Pete Moris, director of university relations. “We’re excited to invite everyone to downtown Cedar Falls to stake their claim in Panther Country as the homecoming parade makes its way down Main Street on Saturday, October 21.”
Information on homecoming events can be found at the homecoming website, homecoming.uni.edu/. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/uni-homecoming-parade-returns-to-downtown-cedar-falls-on-oct-21/article_a6623622-4f28-5440-8070-90dedbfac7cf.html | 2023-05-09T00:03:23 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/uni-homecoming-parade-returns-to-downtown-cedar-falls-on-oct-21/article_a6623622-4f28-5440-8070-90dedbfac7cf.html |
The city of Tucson and Tucson Electric Power Co. have signed a letter of intent to work toward powering 100% of city operations with renewable energy, even as Tucson voters are being asked to help fund future city climate initiatives.
The agreement stems from a commitment TEP made in January amid discussions about a new franchise agreement between the city and TEP, which is up for approval by city voters as Proposition 412 in a May 16 special election, the company said.
“We’re proud to help the city achieve its clean energy objectives as part of our own efforts to provide cleaner, less carbon-intensive energy for all of our customers,” TEP President and CEO Susan Gray said in announcing the agreement.
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TEP said that during negotiations over the franchise proposal, Mayor Regina Romero asked for an agreement similar to TEP’s clean-energy supply contract with the University of Arizona.
That contract, finalized in 2021, provides the UA’s main campus with carbon-free energy from TEP’s Oso Grande Wind Farm in southeast New Mexico and the Wilmot Energy Center solar array near Tucson.
TEP has put out bid proposals for up to 250 megawatts of new renewable-energy resources like solar and wind farms, along with 300MW of firm power capacity like battery storage.
By 2035, the company plans to get more than 70% of its power from wind and solar resources and reduce carbon emissions by 80%.
TEP provides service to the city at about 2,200 locations ranging from office buildings to water wells — with roughly half of the city’s power usage attributed to water pumping, according to TEP.
City leaders will continue working with TEP to develop terms, standards and timelines for the execution of a formal clean-energy supply agreement, TEP said.
Romero noted in prepared remarks that the agreement with TEP is a key step in the city’s commitment to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2030.
The mayor and council in March adopted a city climate-action plan aiming to make city operations “carbon neutral” — completely offsetting fossil-fuel use with measures to reduce net carbon output to zero — by 2030 and expanding that to the larger community by 2045.
“Taking bold action to combat the effects of climate change helps us protect our most vulnerable community members and our beautiful Sonoran Desert,” Romero said.
Proposition 412 asks voters to approve a new, 25-year city franchise agreement that includes an increase in the franchise fee Tucson residents pay on their TEP bills.
The new revenue for the first 10 years would mainly pay for the cost of installing underground TEP transmission lines to avoid a blight of overhead power lines through midtown Tucson.
But the franchise fee would also provide funding for some elements of the city’s climate plans, including efforts to expand clean energy use and electric vehicle infrastructure and planting trees in areas prone to urban heat-island effects.
TEP already has been an active partner in some of the city’s climate action initiatives, including funding infrastructure to support the ongoing electrification of the city’s transit fleet and contributing to Romero’s Million Trees Initiative, the company noted.
The agreement would not be affected by the outcome of Proposition 412, though its passage would provide dedicated funding for climate action while strengthening the partnership between the city and TEP, the company said.
Tucson’s green-energy plan has its share of critics, for different reasons.
Some critics of Prop. 412 say it doesn’t go fast enough or far enough and that TEP should bear more responsibility to support and fund a move to clean energy sources like solar.
Dave Smith, chairman of the Pima County Republican Party, said the city’s climate plan is premature and poorly thought out and that Prop. 412 is based on a “utopian dream.”
Smith contended that measures like home and vehicle electrification and forcing people to give up their cars and walk or ride buses are socially, technologically and economically impractical steps that will push higher costs on businesses and families.
“We’re not socially ready for a total electric plan right now — they talk about sustainability, but it’s all mythological right now,” said Smith, who works as a law-enforcement trainer and consultant. “I’m also against restricting my freedoms to choose and pick where I go and what I use in my home.”
Contact senior reporter David Wichner at dwichner@tucson.com or 520-573-4181. On Twitter: @dwichner. On Facebook: Facebook.com/DailyStarBiz | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-signs-pact-with-tep-to-pursue-100-renewable-energy/article_e00edd84-edd6-11ed-ab8f-fb6a6dbc6980.html | 2023-05-09T00:05:43 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/business/tucson-signs-pact-with-tep-to-pursue-100-renewable-energy/article_e00edd84-edd6-11ed-ab8f-fb6a6dbc6980.html |
Southern Arizona could soon be the place where the rubber meets the road, thanks to a new collaboration between the University of Arizona and Bridgestone Americas Inc.
The university and the tire company are teaming up on a five-year, $70 million effort to scale up production of natural rubber from a hardy desert shrub called guayule.
Officials announced the grant-funded initiative Monday at the UA’s Controlled Environment Agriculture Center on Roger Road east of North Campbell Avenue.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is supplying $35 million, and Bridgestone is providing the rest. The money will mostly be used to help farmers transition to growing guayule (pronounced why-YOU-lee) instead of less sustainable, more water-intensive crops such as alfalfa, cotton and wheat.
The perennial plant — native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico, southern New Mexico and southwest Texas — can be grown with a fraction of the water needed for hay or cotton, and it can be harvested every two years without the need to till the soil and replant. That means less erosion and more carbon being stored in the ground instead of floating free in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide.
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Once it’s established, guayule doesn’t require pesticides. Natural resins inside the mature plants repel insects on their own.
And since it’s a desert plant, it can survive interruptions in its water supply caused by drought, irrigation equipment failure or mandatory reductions like those many farmers are facing from the Central Arizona Project and elsewhere on the Colorado River system.
"We want to use less water, install irrigation systems to avoid flood irrigation, use less fertilizer and educate the growers," said project lead Kim Ogden, who also heads up the UA’s Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering. “If you're looking at a big-system, life-cycle assessment, this is going to cut down on greenhouse gases.”
Single source
Right now, the world gets virtually all of its natural rubber from a single source: the tropical para rubber tree. Roughly 93% of that rubber is produced in Southeast Asia, leaving the global supply vulnerable to everything from crop failures to political instability.
Building up a domestic supply of the material is crucial, said David Dierig, section manager for agricultural operations at Bridgestone.
“We can’t do without it,” he said. “The whole economy of the U.S. runs on natural rubber.”
Smaller vehicle tires are largely made from petroleum-based synthetics, but the large tires used on tractor-trailers, jetliners and industrial farm equipment are almost entirely made from the more resilient stuff produced in nature, Dierig said. Without it, airplanes can’t land and trucks can’t deliver goods across the country.
Bridgestone has been working with guayule in Arizona since 2012 and has invested about $100 million so far in developing the plant as a domestic source of natural rubber.
Last year, the company began to expand that effort from a research-and-development project into a real business venture, Dierig said.
Bridgestone already operates a 280-acre guayule farm in Eloy and a pilot processing plant in Mesa.
Company officials plan to break ground next year on an industrial-scale processing facility they want to have ready in time to handle the roughly 25,000 acres worth of guayule Arizona farmers could be growing under contracts with Bridgestone by 2028.
“We have the ability and the capability to produce it on a large scale,” said Dierig, who received his Ph.D. in genetics from the UA. “Eventually, we hope to have plantings of around 100,000 acres, spread out across 15 or 20 facilities across the Southwest.”
But domestic production is never likely to replace the natural rubber supply from overseas. At most, Dierig said, guayule can probably satisfy about 20% of Bridgestone’s overall demand for the natural stuff.
Rubber and glue
Though its primary application is tires, the scruffy-looking bush can also be used in approximately 40,000 other products, including a hypoallergenic latex that’s perfect for medical gloves and devices.
The plant has a rubber content of just 5%, so to make large-scale cultivation economically viable, Ogden and company have been working to find uses for the rest of the plant. Guayule resin, for example, can be used to make natural adhesives and bug repellents.
The rest of the plant’s woody biomass can be added to particle board or turned into biofuel to generate heat and electricity.
Robert Bonnie, USDA undersecretary for farm production and conservation, said guayule is a great example of what he called “climate-smart agriculture”: A sustainable product “that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions even while we create economic opportunities for communities in the Southwest.”
The grant for guayule is part of a much larger effort by the Biden administration to spur sustainability in agriculture across the country. The USDA initially made about $1 billion available for projects like these, but the agency was quickly overrun with more than 1,000 proposals seeking a combined $20 billion. The grant program has since been expanded to $3 billion, enough to seed more than 140 projects nationwide, Bonnie said.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, who was on hand for Monday’s announcement, called the guayule project “an investment in the Sonoran Desert” that will help improve both the region’s sustainability and its economy by producing “green jobs.”
Additional participants in the project include regional growers, the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Colorado State University and OpenET, a public-private partnership that provides satellite-based data to improve water management.
“This is an effort of partnership,” said Betsy Cantwell, senior vice president for research and innovation at the university. “It doesn’t happen without that.”
Teaming up with a company like Bridgestone is also key, said Dennis Ray, a retired UA professor and geneticist who is considered one of the world’s leading experts in guayule after roughly 40 years of studying the plant.
“Over-enthusiastic researchers can’t push a product,” Ray said. “Industry has to pull it.”
Contact reporter Henry Brean at hbrean@tucson.com or 573-4283. On Twitter: @RefriedBrean | https://tucson.com/news/local/u-of-a-teams-with-bridgestone-to-give-desert-rubber-source-a-bounce/article_cfead634-eb87-11ed-9e30-c72e8a63ed24.html | 2023-05-09T00:05:49 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/u-of-a-teams-with-bridgestone-to-give-desert-rubber-source-a-bounce/article_cfead634-eb87-11ed-9e30-c72e8a63ed24.html |
Typically, temporary stayers in Tucson are either snowbirds or desert admirers — or both. But for countless professional and collegiate tri-athletes, it has been their training station.
Located in the heart of Oro Valley at the Aqua Bear Athletic Centre, Barrie Shepley's home has been a hotbed to a plethora of Ironman champions, winners of the infamous Kailua Kona race in Hawaii and even the new UA women’s triathlon team.
“What I found out through my first visit here is that it’s not just Mount Lemmon behind us, not just the bike loop that continues to get better and better, not just the pool down on University, it was a mixture of everything,” said Shepley, an Olympic gold medalist coach. “So what the average people of this town don’t understand is that there is an incredible history in this sport that comes here every single year.”
Having a long-term outside swim facility can be difficult to find for many triathletes looking for a place to train. Tucson offering “summer” year-round has been one of the main selling points as well as the culture that has been developed over the years.
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Hailing from Slovakia and Texas, tri-athlete Lukas Siska has embraced this new environment which has done wonders and given advantages as he prepares to compete in half and full Ironman competitions.
It’s the same thing that attracts us all (about Tucson), the top athletes, the weather and the winter,” Siska said. “I mean, it's so nice here in the winter; everywhere else, it's not. The fact that you can walk around in T-shirts and cycling shorts in January is a big deal for a lot of us — and swimming outside. Everybody swims outside here. To (Tucson locals), it’s nothing, but to us. It's like, well, ‘we're swimming outside in January.’ It's awesome.”
Throughout the training season in Tucson, younger tri-athletes gain an uncanny and knowledgeable experience of learning from the best of the best — sometimes just by being in their presence. Recent athletes that have trained here include 2-time Kona silver medalist Lionel Sanders, men’s 75 tri-athlete and 3-time Ironman champion Bob Knuckey and many others. They have been coached in large part by Shepley.
"Man, there's just pros everywhere you turn,” Siska said. Lionel, who's swimming behind us, he's such a big name in the sport. And then Trevor Foley, he's gonna be one of the top Americans. "... You've got these people that are coming in and out all throughout the winter that are world-class pros that will be here for like a month at a time, and then they'll go away. So it's like you're never not around the top class in triathlon in this town.
Initially coming in as a transfer to the Arizona swim and dive team, Grace Reeder recently made the decision to transition to the triathlon team, the UA’s 22nd sport that was added last year and will begin in 2023. Despite all of the adversity Reeder had to deal with, coming into foreign territory, the camaraderie and the leadership from the professionals have made her process far more feasible.
“For me, I'd say it's a huge advantage just as someone getting into the sport, you have a lot of people that you can draw on for advice, so you know, if I'm like, ‘Oh, I don't even know what I should do for this type of workout,” Reeder said. “I can easily reach out to someone and get their advice, so it's nice to have so many people around you that know what they're doing, and I've done it for a lot longer than I have.”
This new program at the UA has been noted by Shepley as a “full metal program” that “gives an incredible opportunity to women’s growth.” The team is led by Wesley Johnson, who originally came from Salt Lake City before accepting the job. His goal is to take his team and coach them to the same level of success as the professionals that are training just miles away from their training site on the UA campus.
“The plan is to build a full on Olympic program out of the University of Arizona, and the sport they have, there’s no reason we can’t do that.”
Despite having a large age range of the training triathletes, spanning from ages 18 to 80, the triathletes hold a ‘family” esque bond with one another with a similar goal in mind. Knuckey, a Toronto native who has been training in Tucson for the last 15 years and is currently competing in the 75-80 age range, has noticed such a bond.
"The first week I was here, we had juniors here, so they're 17-19 (years old) and they were great to train with,” Knuckey said. “We all get along really well because it's all the same. Same sport, same grip, that's the life. It keeps me young.”
Tucsonan wins in Utah
Tucson's Sam Long won the Ironman 70.3 North American Championship in St. George, Utah, last week, finishing in 3:43:05. Tucsonans Trevor Foley (3:45:27) and Lionel Sanders (3:48:20) finished second and fourth, respectively.
In Ibiza, Paula Findlay (3:43:34) finished fifth, and Tamara Jewett (3:43:51) was sixth in the 2023 PTO European Open on Saturday. Both have trained in Tucson over the past year. | https://tucson.com/sports/local/a-mixture-of-everything-has-triathletes-flocking-to-tucson-to-train/article_07020c94-ed60-11ed-a8fc-bf58021fdf0e.html | 2023-05-09T00:06:01 | 1 | https://tucson.com/sports/local/a-mixture-of-everything-has-triathletes-flocking-to-tucson-to-train/article_07020c94-ed60-11ed-a8fc-bf58021fdf0e.html |
NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) – There will be a few cop cars in the Newton/Harvey County Car Show’s Cruise Night this year.
Last year, after several complaints of “burnouts” and actual racing on Newton’s Main Street, officers are stepping up patrols and a presence.
“And it was not meant to be a giant burnout contest and go on Main Street and act like, be silly on Main Street,” said Harvey County Sheriff Chad Gay. “And so, yes, last year was the worst year I’ve seen with the burnouts.”
Sheriff Gay is also a member of the car club putting on the car show in Newton this year. He says he would like to see it stay safe.
Other car club members say having more Newton officers in the area is just fine with them.
“There’s a time and place for everything, and probably downtown Newton both sides of the streets lined with people, is probably not the best time to do that,” said Aaron Slife, a car enthusiast. “Luckily, no one was injured or hurt.”
Others in the car show, which brings in hundreds of cars from the area, say they, too, want police to keep an eye on the show so nothing gets too out of hand.
“You have so many people together. I feel that it’s not different than the kids going out Friday, Saturday night and cruising up and down main,” said Clyde Beck, a car enthusiast enjoying the car show. “Might as well keep it safe. This is a great event.”
Gay says there were no tickets handed out early on Friday Cruise Night.
“So last year was the worst I’ve seen. So, yes, it was frustrating because then they give the rest of us a bad name,” said Gay.
The sheriff also reminds people they can face expensive tickets for reckless driving or even lose their licenses if they go too fast on Main Street.
“Just keep it safe,” said Gay. “This is a great event that brings so much to the area.” | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/more-newton-police-patrol-out-for-newton-cruise-night/ | 2023-05-09T00:08:07 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/more-newton-police-patrol-out-for-newton-cruise-night/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – One man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash in east Wichita Friday evening.
Sedgwick County Dispatch tells KSNW that they received the report of a crash involving three vehicles at 5:15 p.m. in the 1500 block of N. Webb Rd.
According to Officer Juan Rebolledo with the Wichita Police Department, a 70-year-old man was traveling southbound on Webb Road when he had a medical emergency. His vehicle then crossed the center line and struck two other vehicles.
Rebolledo says that the man was transported to a local hospital by EMS in critical condition.
Dispatch initially reported that he was found unresponsive.
KSN News will update this story once more information becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/person-hospitalized-after-east-wichita-multi-vehicle-crash/ | 2023-05-09T00:08:13 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/person-hospitalized-after-east-wichita-multi-vehicle-crash/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – One person has been taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in southeast Wichita Friday night.
According to Sedgwick County Dispatch, the Wichita Police Department and EMS were called to the intersection of Mt. Vernon Street and Elpyco Street shortly after 8 p.m. for a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash.
Dispatch confirms that the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
KSN News will update this story once more information becomes available. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/person-struck-by-vehicle-in-southeast-wichita-taken-to-hospital-with-critical-injuries/ | 2023-05-09T00:08:20 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/person-struck-by-vehicle-in-southeast-wichita-taken-to-hospital-with-critical-injuries/ |
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Owls dive head-first to attack their prey. Their silent, stealth-like wings allow them to swoosh to the ground undetected.
A group of Wichita State University (WSU) students – made up mostly of aerospace engineering graduate students – is trying to replicate the owl’s uniquely designed wings to create silent drones for NASA’s University Student Research Challenge.
They turned to nature to try to find a possible solution.
Drones have become a necessary tool in the TV news-gathering business. They’re also used for network sports events, surveillance, surveying, real estate photography, and much more.
One downside to drones is they’re noisy.
“One major problem that we have in aerospace is making drones quieter. So, we figured one way to make drones quieter is to look to nature. Look to the owl, because that’s obviously a well-known quiet animal and find a way to be able to replicate what makes an owl so quiet, and create strong propeller blades that are able to make drones quieter as a result,” said AeroFeathers team leader Will Johnston, a graduate student from Omaha.
The idea of the project was born last semester when the group of students formed the MadLab Innovation Club. One of the competitions they stumbled upon was the NASA University Student Research Challenge.
“And so what we found is that there’s really three main parts of the owl feather that make it quiet, that we tried to replicate. So, basically, the three parts of the owl feather are a soft velvety coat. On the leading edge, we have thick comb-like serrations. And then, on the trailing edge, we have these really thin flexible fibers that kind of feel like human hair bristles, if you will. And so this essentially is in part what makes an owl so quiet when it flies,” explained Johnston.
“It is actually the most fun. I guess this has never been attempted before. This is very new. We get to design 3D print tested, and then, you know, replay the process, again and again, to see if it makes sense, the design makes sense or not. So it’s, it’s pretty exciting,” said team member Amulya Lamte.
“We’re hoping to actually be able to produce 3D printed propeller blades that are able to make drones quieter. So hopefully, that sound pressure level decrease compared to normal blades about five decibels or so,” added Johnston.
If the AeroFeathers project gets off the ground, the idea could be applied to so many other things, big and small.
“It could be applied to ceiling fans or wind turbines or hand dryers, you know, or just the table fans if you can. Anything involving a fan, basically,” said Lamte.
“So, restroom hand dryers, vacuum cleaners. Anything to do with spinning blades. Wind turbines, that kind of potential use if we can demonstrate that these propeller blades are effective at what they’re doing,” said Johnston.
NASA funded the AeroFeathers team with a $40,000 initial grant. If the MaDLab crew can raise $2,000 on its own, NASA will come through with an additional $40,000. The funds would be used to buy a large-scale printer for printing the owl-inspired propeller blades. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wsu-students-look-to-nature-to-solve-drone-noise-problem/ | 2023-05-09T00:08:26 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wsu-students-look-to-nature-to-solve-drone-noise-problem/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- The 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin are coming up in a few weeks. Much like the traditional Olympics, prior to the games beginning, there’s a Torch Run.
These are happening all across the country and feature police officers, other first responders and Special Olympic athletes.
Brittney Eberhardt with the Johnson City Police Department stopped by the First at Four Monday to talk about Wednesday’s event in Johnson City.
It begins at 8:30 a.m. at Science Hill High School, and anyone is allowed to participate.
The run starts the Summer Games for Area 3 which is Washington, Carter, Johnson and Unicoi counties.
It’s not just for law enforcement and first responders; Eberhardt said this is a community-wide event, and they are hoping to have as many participants as possible. You can learn more about the event online. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/local-law-enforcement-to-host-torch-run-for-special-olympics/ | 2023-05-09T00:10:16 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/first-at-four/local-law-enforcement-to-host-torch-run-for-special-olympics/ |
PHOENIX — Arizona House Rep. Flavio Bravo will take over the state Senate seat left vacant by former Democratic Sen. Minority Leader Raquel Terán.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors announced their appointment of Bravo to the position Monday in a news release.
Terán resigned to run for U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego’s congressional seat. Gallego is eying a run against U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema in 2024. In March, the Arizona State Senate Democratic Caucus announced Sen. Mitzi Epstein as Senate minority leader after an organizational meeting.
The legislative district Bravo will now represent includes parts of west Phoenix and Glendale.
Bravo, who began serving as a state representative in January, was chosen from a list of three Democratic candidates.
This is the second state legislative appointment the county board has had to make in three days but with much less attention.
On Friday, expelled Republican lawmaker Liz Harris failed to regain her seat in the House.
The Board of Supervisors instead selected Republican Julie Willoughby to replace her.
Harris was kicked out last month in a bipartisan vote for organizing a presentation where an Arizona insurance agent made unsubstantiated accusations that a wide range of politicians, judges and public officials of both parties took bribes from a Mexican drug cartel.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A crash has shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 26 between Gray and Boones Creek, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
TDOT reported a single-car crash just before 6 p.m. at mile marker 15.
The crash is affecting both eastbound and westbound traffic, with westbound traffic backed up to Boones Creek and eastbound backed up to Gray as of 6:10 p.m.
News Channel 11 has reached out to the Johnson City Police Department for more information on the crash. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tdot-i-26-west-closed-between-boones-creek-and-gray-due-to-crash/ | 2023-05-09T00:10:22 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/tdot-i-26-west-closed-between-boones-creek-and-gray-due-to-crash/ |
Q: There are so many choices for my dog regarding vaccines and so many options for whether you should vaccinate or check titers instead. What is the right decision for my pet?
A: You are correct that the mass amount of information out there right now can be confusing and overwhelming. You must also navigate all the different opinions and disinformation surrounding vaccinations and protecting your pet's health.
The bottom line is that there are still many infectious and devastating diseases in the environment that can affect your pet and become a human health concern.
It is important to understand that different regions in the world require other non-core vaccines based on the diseases in those areas.
However, there are a few core vaccines that all dogs should receive in their lifetime. The rabies vaccine is the most critical core vaccine as the rabies virus is still prevalent in the world, including Northern Arizona, and causes a devastating and potentially fatal disease if left untreated.
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Blood titers are a way to test a dog's immunity level against certain diseases and can be helpful in determining when to administer boosters.
The dog must have received multiple vaccines before the titer test as they would not have innate immunity to these diseases, so titer testing does not replace vaccines when your dog is young. However, when it comes to the rabies vaccine, blood titers are not an acceptable alternative as this vaccine is mandated by law, and titers do not qualify.
The other core vaccines include the Distemper/Parvo vaccine as well as the Bordetella or kennel cough vaccine. You can collect blood titers for these diseases once your pet has had a couple of vaccines. Still, the actual titer tests can be exponentially more time-consuming and not as accurate as compared to just making sure your dog is up to date on those vaccines.
Some other non-core vaccines can include the Leptospirosis vaccine, the Canine flu vaccine, and the Rattlesnake vaccine, which are given based on your dog's potential exposure to those diseases.
Q: My dog is old and has been a little stiff the last few days. Can I give her some Ibuprofen to help with her pain?
A: Thank you for asking before giving your dog human medications. A dog's metabolism differs significantly from a human's, and they cannot tolerate certain human medications.
Ibuprofen is one of those medications that is well tolerated by humans but is not something a dog can tolerate and, therefore, should not be given.
The margin of safety for Ibuprofen in a dog is very narrow, meaning that even a tiny amount of Ibuprofen can cause significant damage to internal organs. Even small amounts of Ibuprofen can reach toxic levels in your dog, leading to stomach and intestinal damage, kidney damage, and left untreated can be fatal.
Your veterinarian can prescribe many dog-safe pain medications to ease your dog's pain and discomfort. Resorting to human drugs is never a good decision unless you are specifically directed to do so by your veterinarian.
The legalization of marijuana also has caused an issue in our dog community as it has become a popular way for some owners to treat pain in their pets; however, this is another drug that dogs metabolize very differently than humans, and proper dosing for dogs has not been determined.
So, we are seeing dogs becoming much more affected and requiring medical attention with much smaller doses of marijuana than humans. Although this may be an alternative pain therapy for dogs in the future, dosing and efficacy are undetermined at the moment. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/ask-the-vet-making-the-right-decision-on-pet-vaccines/article_43398d00-edf5-11ed-8159-3f5efb488bb4.html | 2023-05-09T00:10:56 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/ask-the-vet-making-the-right-decision-on-pet-vaccines/article_43398d00-edf5-11ed-8159-3f5efb488bb4.html |
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Mayor Lori Blong said a proposal to build a $125 million to $140 million, full-service hotel west of Centennial Park is still being negotiated and should not be considered a done deal.
An item comes before the Midland City Council on Tuesday that calls for negotiations with a developer on a hotel project to fill downtown space, including land where the former Western United Life Building once stood.
Midland Downtown Renaissance LP (MDR) was the selected proposal based on the scoring criteria. The project to be built is a 135-key high-quality hotel and parking on adjacent land to the proposal property in downtown Midland.
Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP is a collaborative effort by leading Midland-based companies, private investors and Franklin Mountain Investments, one of the largest building owners downtown. Franklin Mountain’s investment in downtown already was one thing that Midland Development Corp. board Chairman Chase Gardaphe and Blong said make this deal different than other attempts to put a signature hotel in downtown Midland.
Franklin Mountain Investments properties include the Bank of America building, One Wall Plaza, the First Capital building, Dinero Plaza and Atrium Center.
Blong, Gardaphe and Midland Development Corp. Executive Director Sara Harris mentioned Franklin Mountain has already been a part of the downtown revitalization effort in El Paso.
The three also stated the involvement of the Scharbauer Foundation of Midland is another factor that makes this “Santa Rita” project different.
“I think just with the RFP and the group that's doing it, and the excitement and the things that it can do to really change downtown,” Gardaphe said, “we're looking forward to seeing it to the finish line. Because I know we've had hiccups in the past.”
MDR in its proposal stated that public support will be needed, including but limited to, the following forms:
- 100% Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) rebates over a long period,
- Rebate of the city’s portion of sales tax over a long period,
- Rebate of the city’s portion of property tax over a long period,
- Conveyance of a shovel-ready site for the surface parking lot (structured parking garage in Phase II) at no cost,
- Waiving of all city permit fees for construction,
- Substantial cash incentive payments during the construction and opening periods to cover any remaining construction cost deficits (which could range from $15 million to $30 million, excluding Phase II),
- Grants, rebates and incentives similar to those above for Phase II (the structured parking garage) at such time as Phase II makes economic sense,
- MDR will also pursue any federal, state and county incentive programs that may be available to assist with the project and the city.
“I would not be ready to commit to all of those things,” Blong said, emphasizing negotiations still have to take place.
Council approval on Tuesday would authorize the interim city manager and the Midland Development Corp. chairman to negotiate an agreement for the purpose of carrying out the intent of the proposal. The City of Midland and MDC will negotiate an agreement that will include a term, obligations, deal points, incentives and a timeline. The agreement shall not become effective until approved by the Midland City Council.
MDR anticipates construction to begin in 2024 with completion anticipated for late 2025 or early 2026.
Development details
8,000 square feet
Four separate meeting rooms (500 to 5,000 square feet each
4,000 square-feet, three-meal restaurant and bar (approximately 185 seats
Lobby Bar
Market café, featuring coffee, snacks, beverages and sundries
Resort pool
Room service
Concierge service
Retail locations
Hotel room information
135 rooms
King rooms, 85, 350 square feet
Queen rooms, 30, 350 square feet
Suites, 20, 1,400 square feet
Entities involved
Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP (“MDR”) is a collaborative effort by leading Midland-based companies and private investors and Franklin Mountain Investments. Those entities include:
Franklin Mountain Investments
Scharbauer Foundation
Hedloc Investment Co.
OGX Minerals
Round Tree Design
Jordan Foster Construction
Overland
HHM
Source: City of Midland | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/mayor-blong-downtown-hotel-project-done-deal-18086883.php | 2023-05-09T00:11:44 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/local/article/mayor-blong-downtown-hotel-project-done-deal-18086883.php |
Caddo based non-profit celebrates 10 years and awarded a deputy Thursday
Geaux 4 Kids celebrated 10 years Thursday afternoon during a “May the Force Be with You” luncheon held at East Ridge Country Club.
“We’re excited to celebrate this milestone anniversary with our friends and supporters,” said K.C. Kilpatrick Baird, Founder and Executive Director of Geaux 4 Kids, Inc. “Geaux 4 Kids has been able to continue our important mission of helping ease the transition for children in crisis only because of the generosity of our donors and volunteers.”
Geaux 4 Kids is a non-profit organization that's mission is to ease the emergency transition of displaced children into the protective custody of foster care.
This organization was founded by Executive Director K.C. Kilpatrick Baird in 2013, after she discovered the challenges of preparing to receive children into foster care firsthand.
In 2013, Baird accepted her two children Hallie-Stella and Jayden as part of a foster to adopt program. Hallie-Stella was 2 1/2 years old, and Jayden was just 18 months old when the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services rescued them out of abuse and neglect.
Following receiving her children Baird learned firsthand how stressful the initial 24–48 hours of receiving children into foster care was and how impossible it was to prepare adequately and that is when Project Geaux Bags was created.
Project Geaux Bags serves children in crisis within the first 24 hours they are placed in foster care, providing a bag of age-specific, right-sized necessities and clothing for infants to teens. Geaux 4 Kids explained that having immediate necessities available for the child allows the foster parent to focus on the child’s emotional well-being.
In 2020, Geaux 4 Kids, Inc., headquartered in Caddo Parish, officially went statewide, adding a State Advisory Board and distributing Geaux Bags to the eight regions of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).
Over the last ten years, Project Geaux Bags has distributed over 15,000 bags (costing $150 each), creating a $2.25 Million impact for children across Louisiana.
Shreveport non-profit is taking over the streets by cleaning one block at a time
Special appearance at the “May the Force Be with You” luncheon
On Thursday, law-enforcement officials from parishes across northwest Louisiana were in attendance at the luncheon. A specific agency was in attendance and their story is one that played a role in this organization without knowing.
In 2013, Webster Parish Sheriff's Department rescued Baird's children out of abuse and neglect. And, during the luncheon Thursday afternoon Hallie-Stella and Jayden stood in front of a room full of people to thank the deputy who saved them.
"I just wanted to tell the officer who saved me thank you," said Hallie-Stella. Without warning Hallie-Stella and Jayden called Deputy Shawn Baker to the stage where they awarded him the Kid's Choice Award.
Baker worked Hallie-Stella and Jayden's case 10-year-ago and he can still remember entering the home and seeing complete neglect. Baker said, "it's a shocking overwhelming feeling to see them again, I haven't seen them since they were babies. It's just overwhelming and I am glad to see them doing well."
Baird said, "you know, they see so much all the law enforcement officers, DCFS and judges. And to know that 10 years later somebody that rescued my babies, my son who was 11 pounds and 18 months old criminal abuse. My daughter 17 pounds and almost three, and to have them be happy healthy fun preteen kids. I just wanted to take that moment."
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Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/caddo-based-non-profit-celebrates-10-years-and-awarded-a-deputy-thursday/70181497007/ | 2023-05-09T00:13:56 | 1 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/caddo-based-non-profit-celebrates-10-years-and-awarded-a-deputy-thursday/70181497007/ |
May 7th 2023 through May 13th 2023 is National Correctional Officers Week, established by former President Reagan to thank these men & women for their services and celebrate their contributions to society.
We are extremely proud of our Corrections Deputies, and the jobs they do year-round. They perform many duties including court security,
Adult in custody (AIC) supervision, food service, transports, medical care (First aid), liaison between attorneys and (AIC’s), booking process, bail paperwork, court paperwork, administrative duties and many more.
The Coos County Jail would simply not function without their professionalism. Our Corrections Deputies are at their post 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, & 365 days a year.
The Sheriff’s Office is proud former President Reagan also recognized a need to acknowledge these unsung heroes. Thank you to ALL the Correctional Officers Nationwide for your service. You are an amazing asset to your communities.
If you would like to become a Corrections Deputy with the Coos County Sheriff’s Office please visit https://www.co.coos.or.us/JOBS as we are currently hiring to fill vacancies. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/national-correctional-officers-week-is-may-7th-through-may-13th/article_67d019d4-ede8-11ed-ad81-effac1c7d880.html | 2023-05-09T00:16:07 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/national-correctional-officers-week-is-may-7th-through-may-13th/article_67d019d4-ede8-11ed-ad81-effac1c7d880.html |
Caregiver charged in robbery, attack of Grosse Pointe Park senior
A caregiver has been charged in connection with robbing and assaulting a Grosse Pointe Park senior last week, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday.
Essence Lefaye Cross, 33, of Detroit was arraigned through Grosse Pointe Park Municipal Court on charges including assault with intent to murder, armed robbery, first-degree home invasion and felony firearm, the Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Bond was set at $2 million.
It was unclear how long Cross worked for the victim, who is in her 80s, before the incident early Friday in the 1000 block of Berkshire.
Prosecutors allege Cross forced her way into the home around 3:10 a.m., struck the victim in the head with a handgun, robbed her and fled the scene.
“It is heartbreaking to see a senior citizen’s trust be eroded completely by someone they knew and let into their home,” Prosecutor Kym Worthy said Monday. “The crimes that we allege today against this defendant will show the ultimate of betrayals. We will seek justice for our senior victim in this case.”
Grosse Pointe Park police received a 911 call about the attack around 4:30 a.m. Friday. They arrived to find the victim with injuries, including severe head trauma, the Police Department said in a statement.
Emergency personnel rushed the woman to Beaumont Grosse Pointe then transferred her to Ascension Providence Hospital in Southfield, where she was listed in critical condition in the intensive care unit, according to the release.
Investigators tracked Cross to a home in Detroit, but she fled in a car reported stolen from the victim's home, police said.
Grosse Pointe Park detectives and officers from the Detroit Police Department stopped the car then apprehended Cross after a brief foot chase.
An attorney listed as representing her did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday.
A probable cause conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. May 17. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/08/caregiver-charged-in-robbery-attack-of-grosse-pointe-park-senior/70197209007/ | 2023-05-09T00:18:48 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/08/caregiver-charged-in-robbery-attack-of-grosse-pointe-park-senior/70197209007/ |
Man charged with OWI in crash that killed EMT, 36-year-old
A Washington Township man has been charged with driving drunk and causing a fatal crash that left an off-duty EMT and a 36-year-old woman dead.
Matthew Madigan, 39, was fatally struck by a vehicle at about 2:15 a.m. April 2 on Interstate 75 near Caniff Street in Hamtramck after he pulled over to help a driver who had been involved in a separate crash, according to police.
Madigan and the other driver, a 36-year-old woman from Oak Park, were on the shoulder when police say Juan Cruz-Ruvalcaba lost control of his vehicle and struck the pair. Prosecutors would not release the woman's name and Michigan State Police did not respond for comment.
Cruz-Ruvalcaba is charged with operating under the influence of alcohol causing death to emergency personnel and operating under the influence causing death. His attorney, Ronald Marsh, did not respond for comment Monday.
Madigan, of Wixom, was an EMT with Superior Ambulance of Michigan. The company said he embodied the company's values of compassion, dedication, and excellence.
"We will forever be grateful for his commitment to serving others and his sacrifice will not be forgotten," Superior said in a statement on the company's Facebook page.
Cruz-Ruvalcaba is charged in the 31st District Court in Hamtramck. He has a probable cause conference set for May 11.
kberg@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/08/man-charged-with-owi-in-crash-that-killed-emt-36-year-old/70196918007/ | 2023-05-09T00:18:54 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/08/man-charged-with-owi-in-crash-that-killed-emt-36-year-old/70196918007/ |
HIBBING — A northern St. Louis County woman allegedly fired several shots at her husband after an argument last week.
Elizabeth Beatrice Malone, 62, appeared Monday in State District Court on a felony count of second-degree assault and a gross misdemeanor charge of domestic assault with a firearm.
The incident occurred Wednesday at the couple's residence on Wein Road in Linden Grove Township, approximately 20 miles west of Cook.
According to a criminal complaint, the victim reported that he had packed a bag and was leaving the property after their dispute. He reported that he got to the end of the driveway and heard three or four "popping sounds."
The man told deputies he then realized he had forgotten his firearms and drove back to the house with the intention of retrieving them, but instead found Malone standing on the front porch and decided to drive away. As he left, according to the complaint, Malone was in a "shooting stance" and fired off two or three more rounds in his direction.
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The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at the home, finding six empty cartridge casings on the porch and a 9 mm pistol inside the residence. The slide of the pistol was still open and an another empty cartridge casing was still in the gun, the complaint notes.
Malone, who was arrested without incident, does not appear to have any criminal history. Judge Bhupesh Pattni set bail at $150,000 and ordered that she have no contact with the victim.
The defendant remained at the St. Louis County Jail as of Monday evening, with her next court appearance set for Thursday. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/iron-range-woman-charged-with-shooting-at-husband | 2023-05-09T00:18:57 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/iron-range-woman-charged-with-shooting-at-husband |
Student accused of threats against Dearborn's Fordson High School
A student at Fordson High School in Dearborn was taken into custody Monday after allegedly making threats there, police said.
A parent of another student alerted school officials early Monday that their child learned about the alleged threats, which prompted staff to call the Dearborn Police Department, representatives said in a statement.
School administrators and resource officers traced the origin of the reported threat to a 15-year-old classmate, according to the release.
"When the student was not found in the appropriate class, Fordson High School conducted a lockdown of the school pending further investigation and location of the subject," police said. "A short time after the lockdown, the student was located off-campus and taken into custody."
The lockdown was subsequently lifted and normal school activities resumed.
Meanwhile, the student was taken to the Wayne County Juvenile Detention Facility.
“The Dearborn Police Department takes all threats very seriously and all necessary police resources will be used to investigate such threats," Chief Issa Shahin said. "We will use every means at our disposal to safeguard our youth and ensure their learning environment is safe and secure."
While the investigation remained ongoing, "initial indicators show that the alleged threat was not credible," police said. "There is no known danger to students or the public at this time." | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/08/student-accused-of-threats-against-dearborns-fordson-high-school/70197061007/ | 2023-05-09T00:19:00 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/wayne-county/2023/05/08/student-accused-of-threats-against-dearborns-fordson-high-school/70197061007/ |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tesla founder Elon Musk said the lithium refinery in Robstown aims to be built in a year, and hopes to be running at full production in 2025, during the site's groundbreaking ceremony on Monday.
"This is extremely fast, by normal standards, but that's how we do things," he said.
The South African entrepreneur told the crowd of local and state dignitaries that the refinery looks to offset what will eventually be the hindrance to producing electric vehicles -- battery-grade lithium availability.
"It's not that there's a shortage of lithium ore to mine, but there is a shortage of . . . refinement of lithium to battery-grade," he said.
The Robstown refinery will play a part in ensuring the availability of ultra-pure lithium for electric vehicles, Musk said, so that electric vehicle batteries don't degrade as quickly.
Tesla officials said during Monday's news conference that its particular process of refining the lithium is one that produces sand and limestone, as opposed to heavier substances such as sodium sulfate in other companies' processes, and uses 20 percent less energy.
"It's a very sort of 'clean' refinery," Musk said. "There's no toxic emissions or anything. You could live right in the middle of the refinery and not suffer any ill effects."
The team said it is currently looking for ways to use that sand and limestone byproduct in a sustainable way.
They also said the location is ideal for several reasons, including its proximity to Austin -- where Tesla is based -- the nearby port, and railway systems in Robstown.
The Corpus Christi-area location is ideal because of its proximity to and involvement in oil and gas refinery processes.
"It's rather applicable to what we're doing here," they said.
This is a developing story. 3NEWS will have updates as they become available. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/musk-says-tesla-lithium-refinery-aims-to-be-up-and-running-in-2025/503-5e899b8b-813e-49bf-bada-26e042506d16 | 2023-05-09T00:19:34 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/musk-says-tesla-lithium-refinery-aims-to-be-up-and-running-in-2025/503-5e899b8b-813e-49bf-bada-26e042506d16 |
SUMMIT HILL, Pa. — The outdoors at Carbon County Environmental Education Center in Summit Hill was the classroom for these 2nd and 3rd grades.
Dozens of students put their knowledge about the environment to the test for the annual Carbon County Envirothon.
Jacob Gacki was one of them.
"My favorite part was the forestry. We got to see a bunch of cool birds and how they live and habitat," said Gacki.
The competition is hosted by the education center and sponsored by The Lions Club.
Students from several Carbon County and some Schuylkill County schools tested their knowledge about soil, aquatics, forestry, wildlife, and current issues.
The hope is to teach students early about the environment and its importance so they continue to preserve it.
"These kids are our future leaders. If they learn how to care for the environment and care for the animal now if they learn to base their decisions on facts and science, then we stand a good chance," said Lisa Leon, the Lions Club 14-U district governor.
Many of the students understood the message.
"We can do better stuff in the future because we haven't gotten far, so we can do better," said Benjamin Goodbred.
"To know more about it, we have to learn more about it, and it's very important to love the Earth because we only have one of it," said Gacki.
The Palmerton Pirates from Towamensing Elementary won this year's Envirothon.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/carbon-county-envirothon-takes-students-outside-to-learn-jacob-gacki-summit-hill-lisa-leon-benjamin-goodbred/523-1a9e7f16-b49a-4a1b-afd6-75a0d1aef87f | 2023-05-09T00:23:10 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/carbon-county/carbon-county-envirothon-takes-students-outside-to-learn-jacob-gacki-summit-hill-lisa-leon-benjamin-goodbred/523-1a9e7f16-b49a-4a1b-afd6-75a0d1aef87f |
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — You may have seen Mike Trevorah before while sitting in traffic.
But That Balloon Guy took some time off the street to show us more about his passion for balloon art.
Watch the video above to Check It Out!
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/balloon-art-check-it-out-with-chelsea-that-balloon-guy-mike-trevorah/523-97724f8a-c5b3-4c37-9c92-f9418fb81a24 | 2023-05-09T00:23:16 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/balloon-art-check-it-out-with-chelsea-that-balloon-guy-mike-trevorah/523-97724f8a-c5b3-4c37-9c92-f9418fb81a24 |
MILTON, Pa. — It is a big month at the Milton Public Library. On May 23rd, the library will celebrate 100 years of service in the community.
"A time to reflect on how the library supports the community but also how the community supports the library. The library could not have existed 100 years without community support," said Kris LaVanish, the library director.
The library has launched a fundraiser to celebrate the big milestone.
"We are trying to raise $100,000 for our 100-year anniversary," she said.
Any money raised helps library officials with upkeep and bills at their location on Broadway Street.
The library has been at this location for the last ten years.
"It takes a lot to maintain, our mortgage payment is quite a bit. We still owe $1.6 million on our mortgage," LaVanish added. "The number of donations and the number of donations and the number of things we have done have been incredible, but we just want to kick it up a notch."
Newswatch 16 caught up with a few kids browsing the shelves at the library. They love having this big space for reading in their community.
"I really like it. The books here are really good," said Gabriel Henderson, a second grader.
"It feels good to have a library just 12 minutes away from my house... and it has a lot of books that I like," said Aryeh Trayhan, a first grader.
The library is hosting an open house on May 25th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the afternoon.
Check out WNEP’s YouTube channel. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/library-in-northumberland-county-fundraising-for-its-100th-year-milton-public-library-kris-lavanish-broadway-street-aryeh-treyhan/523-b0764487-4a88-4cdc-886d-b67d273847b5 | 2023-05-09T00:23:22 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/northumberland-county/library-in-northumberland-county-fundraising-for-its-100th-year-milton-public-library-kris-lavanish-broadway-street-aryeh-treyhan/523-b0764487-4a88-4cdc-886d-b67d273847b5 |
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When Connie Morgan moved to Casper in 2011 with her family, she noticed several gorgeous neon signs: at Lou Taubert Ranch Outfitters, at movie theaters like the America, Iris and Fox and many other businesses. Many signs were in need of repair.
But Morgan had set aside her glass-bending and neon craft years before to raise two children. She took a part-time job at Bar-D Signs and helped crank out vehicle logos for the police department and oil company truck fleets. But Bar-D also had glass-bending equipment for neon work that was gathering dust.
Morgan had cut her teeth in the neon craft in Detroit (making AutoZone signs) and in Seattle (piles of Starbucks signs). Though it had been a long time since she’d bent glass, having access to the equipment was too tempting to resist.
Plus, she said, “I got divorced and needed a side hustle to make some more money.”
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So she picked it back up. She began advertising on Facebook and clients trickled in slowly with requests for neon signs displaying family names, favorite bands and original logos for new small businesses. Her boss at Bar-D Signs wasn’t crazy about the side gig, but he appreciated the craft as well, Morgan said. Just about the time COVID struck, a prominent Casper business owner (also a neon client) convinced her to set up her own shop in one of his downtown spaces.
About the same time, downtown Casper was undergoing a resurgence in new businesses and an art-scene boom. Soon Morgan was taking on dozens of clients and even working with artists to make their creations glow.
Today, GloW Neon Lights has a long list of work orders — mostly from Wyoming clients. But orders are beginning to roll in from Colorado, too.
Casper, Morgan said, “reignited my career. It brought me back.”
GloW Neon Lights has become an integral part of Casper’s business and art scene, said Funky Junk District founder and creator Whitney Asay.
“She’s bringing this lost art back to life.”
Neon in her blood
Morgan grew up in Manhattan, Montana, and at the age of 17 noticed a newspaper ad for a neon art show at the Museum of the Rockies. She borrowed her parents’ car and drove to Bozeman to take in the exhibit.
“I was like, ‘Whoa. I want to learn how to do this,’” she said.
Unable to find a neon glass-bender willing to take her on as an apprentice, Morgan enrolled in a neon school in San Francisco, then honed her craft in Detroit. Later, in Seattle, she began working with artists commissioning her neon skills for their original designs.
“I don’t consider myself an artist,” Morgan said, adding that neon is more of a craft. Funky Junk District’s Asay disagrees.
“Connie is one of the kindest and most determined women that I have ever met, and her work speaks for itself,” Asay said.
Bending glass tubes and lighting them with neon and other gasses is a long, complicated process requiring a lot of specialized equipment. It’s also a craft that’s long been in decline with businesses preferring cheaper, mass-produced signage.
That’s one reason Morgan notices and appreciates neon wherever she goes. There are a lot of old neon gems along Colfax Avenue in Denver, she said, and Nashville, Tennessee, still has a wealth of neon. Morgan photographs most neon signs she sees on her travels — for inspiration and with a sense they might disappear.
Neon, like vinyl records, might be enjoying a bit of a renaissance, though — at least Morgan hopes that’s the case. It’s difficult to describe, she said, but neon evokes another era when distinction and flare were valued and people relied more on craft and ingenuity.
“It’s a very difficult process,” she said of the neon craft, “but it’s also very gratifying.”
Making it glow
One of her favorite, and most difficult, pieces she created was a 4-foot-tall hannya mask for a tattoo shop in Fort Collins, Colorado. Working with the tattoo artist’s design, she had to determine the lines to highlight with neon. She consulted artist friends about color balance and had to figure out how to combine different colored tubes.
“You have to assemble the light tubes just so and figure out how to connect everything,” she said. Then there was a magic moment when she lit the entire piece up for the first time. “It was the most complicated sign I’d ever done,” she said. “After that I was like, ‘OK, I know what I’m doing.'”
The client loved the piece and told her she didn’t charge enough, and they formed a friendship. “So I was really stoked.”
Her other recent works include a yak ranch logo for YouTube influencer Jeffree Star and the College Inn Bar sign in Douglas. She’s currently in discussions to refurbish a neon sign for Cassie’s Steakhouse in Cody.
“I’m adding to my commissions list,” she said. “I might work kind of slow, but I always get them done.”
Morgan sometimes hosts neon workshops, and cautions people that it’s a difficult craft to get into, she said. She’s often approached to take on apprentices, but doesn’t have the capacity right now.
For her next major project, Morgan will curate a neon art show at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper. “Neon On The High Desert” will feature works from artists from all over the U.S. and Canada. The exhibition will open in September.
“We’re getting heavy-hitters who have shown at museums and galleries, as well as up-and-coming neon artists,” Morgan said. “To be able to show your work at an art museum is a really big deal for a neon artist.” | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/neon-niche-tube-bender-connie-morgan-lights-up-wyoming/article_cc9e4b12-edfa-11ed-8dc5-130cf4313676.html | 2023-05-09T00:23:45 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/neon-niche-tube-bender-connie-morgan-lights-up-wyoming/article_cc9e4b12-edfa-11ed-8dc5-130cf4313676.html |
Thousands of people celebrated Cinco de Mayo this weekend at Tautphaus Park. Musicians, dancers, singers, chefs and vendors from Mexico, Bolivia, Peru and other nations shared their culture with the crowds who flocked to the event.
One of the performers, Jose Cabrera, of Idaho Falls, has been dancing with the Danza Azteca Quetzalcoatl group for 10 years. He was born in Mexico City.
“I like it because it’s the place where I come from — the Aztec culture,” Cabrera said. “It’s hard to let people know in a short time all the things that is the culture.”
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the victory of Mexican forces in Puebla, Mexico, over a vastly superior French army, said Claudia Beck, an organizer of the event.
In Idaho Falls, the tradition has been carrying on as a community-wide celebration for 33 years.
“We started the celebration in 1987 of the first Cinco de Mayo until today,” said Sergio Romero, chairman of the Cinco de Mayo committee. “We travel to different states to invite different folklore groups and different traditions in order to promote the culture in Idaho — working with the Anglo and Hispanic community and also other nationalities.”
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti and Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper addressed the audience and spoke of the need for diversity and unity in our communities. Coletti delivered the second half of his address in fluent Spanish.
“Hispanic and Anglo communities are working together and supporting each other, and this is the greatest thing for the community,” Romero said.
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NORMAL — Former U.S. Ambassador Geeta Pasi was appointed the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs at Illinois State University.
The professorship was named in honor of McHenry, an ISU alumnus who served as the ambassador and the United States' permanent representative to the United Nations. McHenry also would serve in former President Jimmy Carter's cabinet from 1979 to 1981.
“Illinois State students will benefit greatly from Geeta Pasi’s incredible knowledge and experience,” Interim President Aondover Tarhule said in a news release. “We are grateful to Donald McHenry for his generosity and foresight that will continue to enrich our classrooms and campus community.”
Pasi most recently served as the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia until 2022 and had previously served as ambassador to the countries of Chad from 2016 to 2018 and Djibouti from 2011 to 2014. She also served as the principal deputy assistant secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs, which developed and advanced U.S. policy in Africa.
She also had overseas postings in Cameroon, Romania, Germany, Bangladesh, Ghana and India with a focus on human rights, democracy and humanitarian work.
Pasi has received numerous awards for her service, including the Presidential Rank Award, which is awarded to high-performing senior U.S. government employees. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/isu-appoints-former-u-s-ambassador-to-inaugural-professorship/article_7425ee82-edc2-11ed-9267-1f04e136ea2c.html | 2023-05-09T00:25:57 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/isu-appoints-former-u-s-ambassador-to-inaugural-professorship/article_7425ee82-edc2-11ed-9267-1f04e136ea2c.html |
ONEIDA, N.Y. -- Forty-two years to the day after the disappearance of then 19-year-old Tammy Mahoney from Oneida, the FBI said more witnesses have come forward in just the past several months, which had led state police to add more resources to assist in the investigation.
At the Troop D State Police headquarters in Oneida, the special agent in charge of the FBI Field Office in Albany, Janeen DiGuiseppi, talked about the developments in the case over the course of the past year.
"In the last few months, several brave witnesses have come forward and have gone on the record with their stories, which confirm and corroborate what other witnesses have said," Diguiseppi said.
FBI officials say over their years-long investigation, they have developed a solid understanding of what happened before, during and after that party. What they lacked, were witnesses to corroborate it.
"Through our ongoing investigation, we continue to develop a solid understanding of what occurred before, during and after the party," Diguiseppi said.
With the new developments from the past months, NYS Police have added resources to assist in the FBI's investigation into Tammy's disappearance.
"Due to the magnitude of the new information and the leads that have been developed over the years, we have determined NYSP special units could be of assistance," said NYSP Troop D Commander Major VIncent Lightcap.
State police polygraphers, NYSIC, and State Police Cold Case out of Albany will assist in the investigation. State Police Troop D units out of Oneida will also provide assistance.
Mahoney's younger sister, Marlene Laccesaglia, who was 15 years old when Tammy disappeared, said not a day goes by that the family doesn't think about Tammy.
"I was in tenth grade at the time I think," Laccesaglia said. "It was a terrible experience... the uncertainty and not knowing what happened initially."
She hopes people who know what happened to her sister will come forward.
"In our community, there are so many people that still remember her and always ask about her," Laccesaglia said. "When my mother was alive, she would say a prayer for Tammy every night."
The FBI is still offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the recovery of the body of Tammy Mahoney and/or the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for her death/disappearance.
Mahoney was last seen on May 8, 1981, near Route 46, in Oneida. According to the FBI, she was likely hitchhiking to visit friends. Tammy was picked up and brought to a party at a residence on Territory Road East, off Route 46.
According to some individuals, Tammy departed the residence on foot. Her family and friends haven't seen or heard from her since.
She was reported missing on May 8, 1981. She was 19 years old at the time.
Oneida Nation Police added to the FBI's reward a few years ago.
"In 2019, the Oneida Indian Nation increased the reward to $20,000 to match the FBI's reward for information that solves this case," said Oneida Indian Nation Police Chief Gary Henderson.
"I know they were always looking for the answers that we have been looking for," Laccesaglia said. " I would like her remains so that we can bury her, so that she can be laid to rest with dignity and the respect that she deserves."
"I'm hoping this puts a little more pressure and makes them understand what they are doing and that it is not right and hopefully, that they don't move on with this type of guilt," DiGuiseppi said. "We are in a lot better position than we were a year ago."
Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to contact the FBI's Albany Office at 315-731-1781 or their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/more-resources-added-to-missing-person-investigation-from-1981/article_a35736de-ede5-11ed-9609-3bd9902d193f.html | 2023-05-09T00:30:06 | 0 | https://www.wktv.com/news/local/more-resources-added-to-missing-person-investigation-from-1981/article_a35736de-ede5-11ed-9609-3bd9902d193f.html |
With Mother’s Day and Memorial Day right around the corner, May is a great time to find holiday sales on gifts for mom or something for yourself.
Here’s a breakdown of the best deals this month.
You may be excited to hear that May is a month full of opportunities to save big on top-rated products.
Here’s what to look out for in this month’s Consumer Reports’ Best Time to Buy.
“Early this month, look for Mother’s Day sales on tech devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers,” Samantha Gordon with CR said.
Surprise mom with something she can groove to during the warmer months ahead.
The Ultimate Ears Megaboom Bluetooth speaker is as low as $163.98 at Amazon.
If she’s more into feeling the burn these days, get her a fitness tracker that won’t disappoint.
The Fitbit Luxe is as low as $89.95 at ABT Electronics and Amazon.
In CR’s water immersion test, this top-rated fitness tracker passed the manufacturer’s claim of 164 feet for 10 minutes.
“Memorial Day is one of the biggest sale weekends of the year. Once we get a little bit closer to the middle of the month, start searching for sales on that refrigerator or mattress you’ve had your eye on ... you’re bound to find savings that will be worth the wait,” Gordon said.
While you wait for that mattress of your dreams, why not up your grill game?
The Monument Gas Grill is as low as $652 at Wayfair.
CR said this is not only a good grill for the money but it’s also one of the highest-scoring gas grills in its ratings.
Finally, score a deal on a top-rated blender.
The Vitamix One Blender is as low as $129.95 at Wayfair. The blender aces CR’s tests in pureeing and making smoothies.
Consumer Reports said you can also look for sales on outdoor equipment like chainsaws, string trimmers, and leaf blowers this month. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/online-deals-in-may-consumer-reports/ | 2023-05-09T00:32:12 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/online-deals-in-may-consumer-reports/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Council voted on Monday to unanimously approve City Manager Bob Cowell’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2024.
The budget is $335 million, about a $30 million increase from fiscal year 2023.
This year is historic because of the significant funding, with about $100 million going to Roanoke City Schools, which officials say is a 10% increase in funding compared to last year.
“I think we struck as good of a balance that we can. The emphasis on education, public safety, and compensation really carried through and was supported along the way so that’s definitely the best balance we could stroke,” said Cowell.
Community safety funding will see a $10 million increase, which will increase public safety officers’ wages as well as pay for the replacement of some police, fire, and EMS vehicles.
Funding is also set aside for Parks and Recreation improvements in the city, like Washington Park Pool and Skate Park.
“It’s fair, it’s balanced. I do appreciate the additional $180,000 that will be going to parks and recreation,” said City Councilman Luke Priddy.
Although the significant increase in funds, there will not be any tax hikes.
The real estate tax rate for the city is set to maintain for property owners, but that doesn’t mean property tax bills won’t go up.
“We are required to notify folks that their tax bill will likely increase on real estate because of the assessed value. The wording that is required in there indicates that there is an increase, there is an increase in revenue, but the rates stay the same,” Cowell explained.
The budget will go into effect on July 1, 2023. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/roanoke-city-council-approves-historic-335-million-budget-with-significant-funding-for-schools-public-safety/ | 2023-05-09T00:32:19 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/roanoke-city-council-approves-historic-335-million-budget-with-significant-funding-for-schools-public-safety/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – The Roanoke City Planning Commission has voted to approve rezoning Fishburn Park to allow an old cabin to be turned into a coffee shop.
As we’ve previously reported, the project has gotten some pushback from neighbors who want to preserve the neighborhood.
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“We’ve already dealt in my neighborhood with the city’s efforts to sell small traps of land that are in fact representative of parkland for residential housing.”
On the other side of the argument, the VanBlaricom family says they grew up in the area and they want to develop the area in a respectful way.
“Obviously we can’t make everyone happy, but I think overall it will be a great place overall, and that trust will be earned over time with those people that aren’t happy right now.”
The public hearing for the city council will be next week. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/roanoke-leaders-vote-to-approve-rezoning-for-fishburn-park/ | 2023-05-09T00:32:25 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/roanoke-leaders-vote-to-approve-rezoning-for-fishburn-park/ |
ROANOKE, VA – The national COVID-19 emergency order is set to end on May 11, and while it is a sign the country is recovering from the pandemic, it means many COVID-era programs are coming to an end.
At Total Action for Progress in Roanoke, a number of programs will no longer have funding.
These include city-funded eviction prevention services.
This kept Roanoke City residents who were at risk of losing their apartments from being evicted and assisted with utility disconnection notices.
Another service that will no longer receive funding is the Department of Health Emergency COVID Assistance program in Alleghany County, Covington, and Craig County. This paid past-due rent and utilities.
“I think there are going to be people initially in a panic. The number of requests for COVID emergency relief has not necessarily gone down as we’ve gone further into the pandemic. We’re still getting multiple calls a day from families in crisis,” TAP director Jo Nelson said.
Veteran services are also affected. Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF) will now be limited in its ability to place veterans in hotels for long periods of time, as well as other restrictions.
TAP encourages people to still call their office so they can help connect them to more resources in the area. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/tap-to-end-covid-19-era-programs/ | 2023-05-09T00:32:31 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/08/tap-to-end-covid-19-era-programs/ |
AUSTIN, Texas — For 20 years, Austinite John Baker has listened "religiously" to The Horn, or 104.9, the "flagship station" of the Longhorns. But over the weekend, he noticed something was off.
"I don't listen to music – I listen to sports radio. And when I couldn't even get the app to work, I went looking and found that The Bat wasn't on and KOKE FM wasn't on," Baker said.
Some of Austin's most recognizable radio hosts were abruptly dropped from the airwaves. Right now, Austin Radio Network, which operates KOKE FM, The Horn and The Bat, cannot run local programming.
What happened? In a phone call with KVUE News, Genuine Austin Radio Managing Partner Jason Nassour said the group is in a dispute over paying rent. Nassour said the previous landlord and the radio stations had an agreement where the radio group was supposed to be given tens of thousands of dollars to fix the place up in April of 2020.
During the pandemic, a new owner, OakPoint Real Estate, purchased the property. Nassour claims the new landlord is trying to collect the money back by increasing the rent. On Friday, Nassour claimed this dispute led to their landlord locking out radio show employees and shutting the power off.
KVUE News reached out to a representative of the building owner who said, "The landlord is actively working toward a solution with the tenant and is optimistic that the matter will be resolved amicably."
The temporary shutdown is reinforcing why radio is so beloved to fans like Baker.
"I mean people get hooked on bands and artists and all that sort of stuff, but I follow most of these guys' careers for quite a while, so it was like losing a bunch of friends," Baker said.
In the meantime, Nassour is facing charges in a separate case. Nassour and former Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody face evidence tampering charges after the death of Javier Ambler in 2019. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-radio-network-shut-down/269-6303f289-7f96-404c-b316-467966ecd882 | 2023-05-09T00:35:49 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/austin-radio-network-shut-down/269-6303f289-7f96-404c-b316-467966ecd882 |
ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Texas Rangers are investigating after Texas DPS troopers shot and killed a suspect in Round Rock on Sunday night.
DPS said troopers attempted a traffic stop on a Hyundai on US 183 northbound in Austin around 9:50 p.m. The car failed to yield to emergency vehicles and evaded at a high rate of speed, according to DPS.
The suspect drove throughout several roads in Williamson County, reportedly firing at pursuing troopers.
After a tire deflation device was used, the driver stopped his car just south of FM 1431 on the Interstate Highway 35 service road. The suspect then got out of the driver side and pointed a gun at pursuing troopers, DPS said.
Troopers fired, hitting the suspect. Life-saving measures were provided but were unsuccessful and the suspect was pronounced dead on the scene.
No other information is available at this time. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/round-rock-dps-shooting-fm1431-ih35/269-d1788285-b807-4459-b962-7a8e586bf344 | 2023-05-09T00:35:55 | 0 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/round-rock-dps-shooting-fm1431-ih35/269-d1788285-b807-4459-b962-7a8e586bf344 |
6 winning lottery tickets sold for Fantasy 5, Mega Millions
Perry Vandell
Arizona Republic
Six lottery tickets that were sold throughout the state had winning numbers last Friday according to the Arizona Lottery.
Four winning tickets for the Fantasy 5 Jackpot were sold on May 5 at the following locations:
- Circle K, 721 N. 195th Ave., Buckeye
- Circle K, 721 N. 195th Ave., Buckeye
- Fry’s Food Store, 7050 E. 22nd St., Tucson
- QuikTrip, 900 S. Watson Road, Buckeye
The $55,000 cash prize jackpot will be split among the winners at $13,750 a pop. The winning numbers were 2, 16, 36, 38 and 40.
Likewise, there were two winning tickets for the Mega Millions lottery each worth $10,000. They were sold at:
- Super Plus Chevron, 4356 E. University Drive, Mesa
- Last Stop Travel Center, 20331 N. U.S. 93, White Hills
The winning numbers were 16, 18, 28, 42, 43 with the Mega Ball being 11. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/08/6-winning-lottery-tickets-sold-in-arizona/70197348007/ | 2023-05-09T00:37:44 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/08/6-winning-lottery-tickets-sold-in-arizona/70197348007/ |
A downtown San Francisco office building has reportedly sold for roughly 75% less than its previously estimated value, a bad omen for the sagging commercial real estate market.
350 California St., which was first listed for sale in 2020, sold to SKS Real Estate Partners for somewhere between $60 million and $67.5 million, according to a report by the San Francisco Business Times.
The Financial District building is mostly empty — Union Bank, which occupied about 75% of the building, has largely vacated the 22-story tower.
This wasn’t the first time the owners of 350 California tried to sell the property. In 2021, bidding for the building never surpassed $180 million and owners took it off the market, according to the Wall Street Journal. In 2019, the property was estimated at around $300 million, brokers told the publication.
Office towers in San Francisco don’t trade hands often, with this sale setting new standards for today’s market. “We’re all really on the edge of our seats to see the first office trade in San Francisco,” J.D. Lumpkin, executive managing director at real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, told the Journal in April.
SKS Real Estate Partners did not return an SFGATE request for comment as of publication, nor did CBRE, which represented the property. Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group confirmed the property has been for sale since Feb. 2023, but did not provide additional comment.
San Francisco-based SKS Real Estate Partners owns numerous properties in the city and Bay Area, including 888 Brannan and 181 Fremont.
San Francisco’s office vacancy rate hit a new record high of 29.4% in the first quarter of 2023, according to a recent report from CBRE. That far surpassed the previous pre-pandemic high of 19.1% during the dot-com bust in 2003, and it’s expected to continue to rise in the coming months. Still, office rental rates haven’t budged much, which could make it harder to attract new tenants to downtown buildings.
“Vacancy will peak next winter,” David Smith, head of occupier research for Cushman & Wakefield told SFGATE in April. “… Tenants in the market are signing for less space than what they had previously. We’ll continue to see that through the rest of the year and into 2024. It’s a year of rebalancing.” | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/350-california-sf-office-building-has-sold-18087040.php | 2023-05-09T00:40:35 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/350-california-sf-office-building-has-sold-18087040.php |
A new precision machine shop is coming to the Knox Industrial Park in Starke County.
Wakal Machining, LLC broke ground on the machine shop at 205 Kloeckner Drive in Knox. It will make new parts and repair equipment for a number of industries, including the agricultural, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive and construction sectors.
“Our client base is farmers and any business that has a maintenance department,” owner Bill Wakal said. “We hope to be able to serve Valparaiso, LaPorte, Walkerton, Plymouth, Culver, Winamac, and surrounding areas initially and branch out further into Northern Indiana and beyond as we grow. The nearest machining shop that can provide the service we will offer is an hour and a half away.”
The machine shop will be able to cut, fabricate and finish products at its new facility.
“We chose to start our business in Knox because we saw a need for a machine shop in Starke County,” Bill Wakal said. “The Knox Industrial Park is an ideal location because of the proximity to many of our clients, which will help us to better serve their needs.”
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Wakal has worked as a tool and die maker for the last 25 years. He's starting the business with his wife, who has a business background, and son, who's about to graduate college. The company will initially have two employees when it opens in September and number the head county by next year.
It plans to work with North Central Careers and Technical Education Cooperative and Ivy Tech to ensure a pipeline of skilled employees as it ramps up its operations in the future.
“We hope this opens the door for other small businesses to consider locating in Starke County,” Wakal said. “The city of Knox and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation have been a positive force behind the success of us starting this business.”
Knox and the Starke County Economic Development Foundation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Monday.
“This is a locally owned business, and it could encourage others to build or expand in Knox,” Mayor Dennis Estok said. “We are pleased to welcome the Wakals to our city.”
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation helped find the site, which the city extended utilities to.
“We looked at many possibilities in the Knox area, which is where they wanted to locate,” SCEDF Executive Director Lisa Dan said. “They felt the Knox Industrial Park was the best location, and we were happy to sell them some land so they could build. They indicated some of their customers would be local industries and this would be an ideal spot for their startup business.”
The Starke County Economic Development Foundation has 51 more acres of land in the Knox Industrial Park it's looking to develop by bringing in similar companies.
“Their long-term plans will also create career opportunities for local students and encourage them to remain in Starke County after they graduate,” Dan said. “That is so important to our county as we continue to strengthen our niche as a best-of-both-worlds destination in proximity to Chicago, South Bend and Indianapolis with an affordable cost of living, unmatched natural resources, and friendly and welcoming communities.”
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
Open
A new coffee house is percolating in St. John.
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Flora Plants grew from a home-based business that sold houseplants at local markets to a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Valparaiso.
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The store has been meticulously curated, she said.
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Funk My Life Eclectic Gallery opened in a side room in the Rae Kicks Sass beauty salon in Valparaiso.
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The new McDonald's held a grand opening celebration a few weeks ago at 501 E.109th Place in Crown Point.
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The Aster & Gray boutique recently closed, just a year after relocating to a more visible location in downtown Valparaiso.
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Elements Wine Bar has served its last glass of vino in downtown Valparaiso.
Video provided in partnership with The Times, JEDtv and WJOB. Sponsored by Strack & Van Til.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Buona/Rainbow Cone, Fat Burrito, Pickles Kids and Dear Dani Boutique opening | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/new-machine-shop-coming-to-knox-industrial-park/article_2b74a3ce-edc0-11ed-aee1-a73ba6312bb1.html | 2023-05-09T00:43:00 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/new-machine-shop-coming-to-knox-industrial-park/article_2b74a3ce-edc0-11ed-aee1-a73ba6312bb1.html |
Tourism is a big business in Northwest Indiana, with draws like the Indiana Dunes National Park, the Albanese Candy Factory, the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, Pierogi Fest and the Shrine of Christ's Passion.
The travel industry in Northwest Indiana is estimated to have an economic impact of $1.1 billion.
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Lake County's tourism agency, is celebrating the tourism sector this week by observing National Travel and Tourism Week. Now in its 40th year, the annual industry celebration shines a spotlight on the contributions of the U.S. travel industry, such as the economic growth and innovation it drives.
National Travel and Tourism Week is observed across the country to "mark the U.S. travel industry’s role in fostering economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating quality job opportunities, stimulating business activity and elevating the quality of life for everyday Americans."
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“The travel industry fuels every industry—our success is our partners’ and Region’s success,” South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority President and CEO David Uran said. “This week is a prime opportunity to elevate the message that travel is essential to move Indiana’s economy forward.”
The South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority will travel around the Calumet Region this week visiting local businesses and doing giveaways to boost awareness about places to visit along Lake Michigan's South Shore in Northwest Indiana.
A Rockport Analytics study the SSCVA commissioned found travelers spend $774 million a year in Lake County. The tourism sector supports an estimated 15,000 jobs, such as at local hotels and attractions.
“In Northwest Indiana, the travel industry drives state and local economic impact,” Uran said. “Travel is at the heart of the South Shore, powering a strong local economy, creating jobs and strengthening our community’s culture and identity. This National Travel and Tourism Week, we are proud to celebrate all that travel does for our community now, and all that it will contribute in the future.”
For more information, visit facebook.com/alongthesouthshore.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Biggby Coffee, Flora Plants, Funk My Life and McDonald's open; Aster & Gray and Elements Wine Bar close
Open
A new coffee house is percolating in St. John.
Open
Flora Plants grew from a home-based business that sold houseplants at local markets to a brick-and-mortar store in downtown Valparaiso.
Open
The store has been meticulously curated, she said.
Open
Funk My Life Eclectic Gallery opened in a side room in the Rae Kicks Sass beauty salon in Valparaiso.
Open
The new McDonald's held a grand opening celebration a few weeks ago at 501 E.109th Place in Crown Point.
Closed
The Aster & Gray boutique recently closed, just a year after relocating to a more visible location in downtown Valparaiso.
Open
Elements Wine Bar has served its last glass of vino in downtown Valparaiso.
Video provided in partnership with The Times, JEDtv and WJOB. Sponsored by Strack & Van Til.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Buona/Rainbow Cone, Fat Burrito, Pickles Kids and Dear Dani Boutique opening | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/south-shore-convention-and-visitors-authority-marks-national-travel-and-tourism-week/article_9236484e-edd2-11ed-b127-2f2f9c4b9382.html | 2023-05-09T00:43:02 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/south-shore-convention-and-visitors-authority-marks-national-travel-and-tourism-week/article_9236484e-edd2-11ed-b127-2f2f9c4b9382.html |
Highland-based supermarket chain Strack & Van Til, the Region's largest homegrown grocer, raised $23,766 through its latest Checkout Challenge to help animals in need via a donation to Humane Indiana.
“We are so pleased with the result of the Checkout Challenge for Humane Indiana,” said Jeff Strack, the president and CEO of Strack & Van Til. “Raising over $20,000 in one week is incredible and shows how much people love the mission and helping animals. We are happy to present Humane Indiana with this donation, and more importantly, we hope that the Checkout Challenge efforts helped spread the word about the mission of Humane Indiana.”
Strack & Van Til customers had the option to "round up" to cost of their purchases to the nearest dollar when they checked out, with the donation going to Humane Indiana. All 22 stores in Lake, Porter and Jasper counties participated, including the Town & Country grocery store in Valparaiso.
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“We are elated by the generosity of Strack & Van Til and their customers,” said Brian Fitzpatrick, CEO of Humane Indiana. “Seeing the community come together to support the mission in this way is beyond inspiring. On behalf of Humane Indiana, thank you to every Strack & Van Til customer who participated in the Checkout Challenge round-up campaign, and the store managers and cashiers who worked so hard to make each roundup donation happen.”
Humane Indiana works to protect pets and wildlife and create a nurturing connection between animals and people. It assists 25,000 animals a year that are homeless, orphaned or injured. The nonprofit runs a low-cost veterinary clinic and has foster care, wildlife rehabilitation, a pet food pantry, homelessness prevention and shelter and adoption services.
The donation from Strack & Van Til customers will specifically benefit the Humane Indiana Shelter and Adoption Center and Estelle Marcus Clinic in Munster and the Humane Indiana Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center in Valparaiso. | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/strack-van-til-checkout-challenge-raised-23-766-for-humane-indiana/article_3032f7d8-eb74-11ed-acf3-a378690862d0.html | 2023-05-09T00:43:03 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/strack-van-til-checkout-challenge-raised-23-766-for-humane-indiana/article_3032f7d8-eb74-11ed-acf3-a378690862d0.html |
WHITING — The Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting has announced 18 nominees it is considering for induction.
The Mascot Hall of Fame seeks to recognize mascots for their outstanding performance and dedication to their respective teams and communities. Previous inductees include Tommy Hawk from the Chicago Blackhawks, Mr. Met from the New York Mets, Smokey from the University of Tennessee, Boomer from the Indiana Pacers and The Coyote from the San Antonio Spurs.
In order to be considered, a mascot must be an active performing character for a team in one of the major league, minor league or collegiate-level sports of baseball, basketball, football, hockey or soccer in the U.S. or Canada or be an independently performing character. A mascot must also have been active for the 10 years prior being elected.
The 2023 nominees include 10 major league sports mascots, one minor league sports mascot, six college mascots and one independent mascot. They are:
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- Bailey from the NHL's Los Angeles Kings
- Punter from the CFL's Edmonton Elks
- Blitz from the NFL's Seattle Seahawks
- Rameses from the University of North Carolina
- Buzz from Georgia Tech University
- Slugger from MiLB's Portland Sea Dogs
- Cozmo from the MLS' LA Galaxy
- Staley Da Bear from the NFL's Chicago Bears
- Freddie Falcon from the NFL's Atlanta Falcons
- The Bearcat from the University of Cincinnati
- Goldy Gopher from the University of Minnesota
- The Blue Devil from Duke University
- Jaxon de Ville from the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars
- TORO from the NFL's Houston Texans
- Miles from the NFL's Denver Broncos
- Wally the Green Monster from MLB's Boston Red Sox
- Otto the Orange from Syracuse University
- YoJo, an independent mascot
Fans can cast a ballot before May 14 for whom they believe should be inducted into the hall of fame by visiting the organization's website, www.mascothalloffame.com/2023-mascot-hall-of-fame-nominees/. Winners will be announced June 23.
"Our annual The VOTE! competition is one of the most exciting events in the world of mascots," Karen Anaszewicz, executive director of the Mascot Hall of Fame, said in a statement. "It's an opportunity for fans to show their support for their favorite mascots, while also recognizing the incredible impact that these characters have on their respective communities." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/whiting/mascot-hall-of-fame-in-whiting-announces-2023-nominees/article_d6d43fda-edd0-11ed-b776-d76c58e436ac.html | 2023-05-09T00:43:04 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/whiting/mascot-hall-of-fame-in-whiting-announces-2023-nominees/article_d6d43fda-edd0-11ed-b776-d76c58e436ac.html |
ATLANTA — Atlanta Public Schools' security system is now fully integrated into Atlanta Police Department's city-wide camera system.
During a city council public safety committee meeting on Monday, Deputy Chief Prenzinna Spann announced the school district had integrated its security cameras into APD's Connect Atlanta.
Deputy Chief Spann said the cameras integrated into Connect Atlanta record the entrances and exits of APS.
According to Deputy Chief Spann, the option to live monitor events via APS integrated surveillance system is also now possible.
11Alive reached out to APS to confirm and was informed the district integrated into Connect Atlanta earlier this calendar year.
APD's latest technology is listed as a public safety program on its website. The program is open to all residents and businesses who wish to register. Those interested have two options to choose from.
Residents can register their cameras with APD to help police identify where cameras are in case of an incident. This does not allow APD access to the camera's live video stream.
Integrating cameras into Connect Atlanta allows APD and first responders direct access to camera feeds in case of a nearby emergency. Businesses and residents who choose this option can decide when and how long APD has direct access to their systems.
In the past, officials have said Connect Atlanta, a network of 16,237 integrated and 15,329 registered cameras, has been essential in tackling crime since its inception in January.
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CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A week after a house fire claimed the life of their loved one, members of the Price family mourn while recovering in the hospital.
The family lost their home in a fire off London Road on the night of April 30. Six disabled adult children were living inside the home when the fire broke out, one of whom is now out of the hospital.
Renee Price spoke with 11Alive during her visit back to the home. The charred remains of medical equipment still remain, with an oxygen tank still in the front yard.
"My life feels like it's gone," she said.
Renee recalled watching television last Sunday night when she realized her house was on fire. Inside with Renee, were five adult siblings all with disabilities, most not able to walk.
Renee is also disabled, she was born with a condition called Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. The tissue connecting two sides of her brain is missing, so the right side and left side don’t communicate.
Her family said she wasn't expected to even roll over as a baby -- but years later when this fire threatened her family, she immediately started saving her siblings.
"I wasn't even thinking I was just doing, I slipped her down on the floor and started dragging [my sister]," Renee said.
Her dad, Rod Price, had just left to go pick up her mom. However, his van didn't start. While parked, he realized the home was on fire.
Rod ran back in and helped until he was knocked down -- ending up with burns all over his arms.
Renee was also burned all over her back.
"I didn't know I was on fire, I didn't but for some reason I was hot," Renee said.
Renee's father and three sisters still remain in the hospital. Her brother Joel didn't survive. Once her father is able to go home, a funeral will be held for the 28-year-old.
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Rod is set to have his first set of skin graph surgeries this weekend. While the Price family said they have a long road to recover their health and home, they said they're grateful to one of their own.
The family still needs to plan their son's funeral, replace medical equipment and find a home that is handicapped accessible for when everyone gets home from the hospital.
If you would like to donate to their online fundraiser, click the link here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/price-family-continues-to-recover-chamblee-house-fire/85-d2ab4781-4dd8-49d5-89db-ffb4b75e344e | 2023-05-09T00:46:39 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/price-family-continues-to-recover-chamblee-house-fire/85-d2ab4781-4dd8-49d5-89db-ffb4b75e344e |
ATLANTA — The reward for a teen wanted for murder out of Philadelphia, who is suspected of hiding out in Atlanta, has now been increased to $50,000.
The United States Marshals Office is searching for 17-year-old Dayron Burney-Thorn, who Philadelphia Police said is one of five men who ambushed 14-year-old Nicholas Elizade outside of a local high school, shooting the teen to death on Sept. 27, 2022.
The other four suspects were taken into custody, but U.S. Marshals in Philadelphia said they have "credible information" that Burney-Thorn was hiding out in Atlanta as of November 2022.
U.S. Marshals in Georgia are now asking for the public's help in finding Burney-Thorn. He stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
Those who help bring Burney-Thorn into custody will be paid $10,000 immediately upon arrest, while the other $40,000 is being offered by the Philadelphia Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
U.S. Marshals said that Burney-Thorn should be considered armed and dangerous and that anyone who sees him should call Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS or submit a tip online here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/us-marshals-up-reward-50k-philadelphia-teen-accused-murder-suspected-hiding-atlanta/85-e9372cdf-1022-4399-ae55-f71b54fdc56f | 2023-05-09T00:46:45 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/us-marshals-up-reward-50k-philadelphia-teen-accused-murder-suspected-hiding-atlanta/85-e9372cdf-1022-4399-ae55-f71b54fdc56f |
ATLANTA — Ashley Blackmon has 20 years of healthcare experience. She said violence targeting healthcare workers is not new, but it is increasing.
She's now the president of the United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia. Blackmon said healthcare workers experience some form of violence at a daily rate.
"It's terrifying. You are scared for yourself and for those around you," Blackmon told 11Alive. "Healthcare is always where you meet he patient where they're at their sickest and weakest, and where their family is at their most stressed and vulnerable. It has always been a volatile place."
The longtime nurse said a patient tried to hit her with medical equipment, and others have reportedly tried to strangle doctors with their own stethoscopes.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee, along with two healthcare workers, were among the five people shot last week in Atlanta's most recent mass shooting at a Northside Hospital medical facility in Midtown. The suspected gunman remains in custody.
Blackmon said unhealthy coping skills, a lack of adequate mental healthcare and stress have all caused a rise in violence targeting healthcare workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracked healthcare as the top private sector for work injuries in 2021. Matt Caseman, CEO of the Georgia Nurses Association, said this comes as an already-strained healthcare system deals with dwindling workers.
"Some people get very aggravated, just in a bad state of mind," Caseman said. "Every hour, two nurses are assaulted. Nurses are five times more likely to be assaulted than your average worker. It's unfortunate, but nurses shouldn't have to deal with this kind of level of assault."
Last week, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill aimed at protecting healthcare workers. It sets stronger penalties for those who assault them and allows hospital systems to form their own police force.
"It's certainly not going to stem the entire tide, but I think it's one piece to say let's bring awareness by saying this needs to have stronger consequences," Blackmon said. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/violence-increases-against-healthcare-workers/85-1f6d0426-b4ee-4fd4-b05b-8bcfd8b42a4c | 2023-05-09T00:46:51 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/violence-increases-against-healthcare-workers/85-1f6d0426-b4ee-4fd4-b05b-8bcfd8b42a4c |
What to Know
- 30-year-old Jordan Neely died on a train at the Broadway-Lafayette station in Manhattan a week ago after allegedly threatening passengers and being put into a chokehold by a rider; that rider, identified as 24-year-old Daniel Penny, was questioned by the NYPD and later released from custody
- The medical examiner's office ruled Neely's death a homicide, which incited a debate around whether the rider's actions were justified defense or vigilantism; sources say the Manhattan DA's office could convene a grand jury to consider potential criminal charges this week
- Multiple protests have taken place in Manhattan since the 30-year-old's death; in the latest case, dozens brought train traffic to a halt when they jumped on the tracks at Lexington Avenue Saturday
A Manhattan grand jury could consider potential criminal charges this week in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, who sources say was on a special watchlist of the city's most at-risk people.
The 30-year-old known by many in the city for his years spent performing as a Michael Jackson impersonator, died one week ago on a train at the Broadway-Lafayette station after allegedly threatening passengers and being put into a chokehold by a former Marine identified by his own attorneys as 24-year-old Daniel Penny.
Penny put Neely in a chokehold on the subway car floor, video showed. Neely ended up dead. Penny was initially taken into custody for questioning and later released. The medical examiner's office ruling of Neely's death as a homicide put pressure anew on the Manhattan district attorney's office, which sources say has been weighing possible charges.
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News 4 has learned Neely was on a "Top 50" list of the city's most at-risk homeless clients and considered by outreach workers to be a potential danger to himself and others. And yet, somehow city agencies and outreach teams lost track of Neely.
Justin Brannan, who chairs the New York City Council’s Finance Committee, asked on Monday if low staffing levels at Homeless Services played a role.
“What real life impact are they having. And what can we do to make sure this doesn’t happen again and someone like Jordan Neely doesn’t slip through the cracks," Brannan said.
The medical examiner's office ruling of Neely's death as a homicide put pressure anew on the Manhattan district attorney's office, which sources say has been weighing possible charges. Prosecutors, sources say, may present the case to a grand jury as soon as this week.
"This is a solemn and serious matter that ended in the tragic loss of Jordan Neely’s life," Alvin Bragg's spokesperson said in a statement late last week. "As part of our rigorous ongoing investigation, we will review the Medical Examiner’s report, assess all available video and photo footage, identify and interview as many witnesses as possible, and obtain additional medical records. This investigation is being handled by senior, experienced prosecutors and we will provide an update when there is additional public information to share."
MTA sources say the chokehold happened while the train was stopped on the northbound side and the doors were open. There was no functional camera at the platform level of the station, they added. Video of the chokehold is potential evidence. But sources say MTA cameras at the Broadway-Lafayette station did not produce useful images.
Sources briefed on the request say additional MTA footage was turned over to the NYPD for review from the Bleeker Street station, which is connected to Broadway-Lafayette, and 2nd Avenue, where the F train stopped prior to the incident.
Another protest is scheduled for Monday evening.
Jordan Neely Death Debate?
The growing outcry for justice has been bolstered by many who say they are angry and fed up with a system that failed Neely, who was living on the streets, performing as Michael Jackson while battling mental illness.
"Mr. Neely suffered from mental illness which began at age 14 when he experienced the brutal murder of his mother. It is a tragedy for all of us to know that Jordan Neely’s life was also cut short. Mills & Edwards is committed to holding accountable the MTA and Neely’s killer," his family's attorneys said in a statement last week.
During the deadly chaos, witnesses and sources say Neely was acting aggressively on the F train. They said he was hungry, thirsty and didn't care about going to jail, but had not attacked anyone before Penny put him in the deadly chokehold. The NYPD and other officials have asked the public to submit any footage or images that may assist.
Penny's attorneys released the first statement on behalf of their client Friday, saying he "never intended to harm" the 30-year-old homeless man, and "could not have foreseen his untimely death."
"When Mr. Neely began aggressively threatening Daniel Penny and the other passengers, Daniel, with the help of others, acted to protect themselves, until help arrived,' the lawyers' statement reads. "For too long, those suffering from mental illness have been treated with indifference. We hope that out of this awful tragedy will come a new commitment by our elected officials to address the mental health crisis on our streets and subways."
Neely's family, in a new statement Monday, called that an "admission of guilt."
"Daniel Penny’s press release is not an apology nor an expression of regret. It is a character assassination, and a clear example of why he believed he was entitled to take Jordan‘s life," the joint statement from Neely's family attorneys said. "The truth is, he knew nothing about Jordan's history when he intentionally wrapped his arms around Jordan‘s neck, and squeezed and kept squeezing."
They continued later: "It is clear he is the one who acted with indifference, both at the time he killed Jordan and now in his first public message. He never attempted to help him at all. In short, his actions on the train, and now his words, show why he needs to be in prison."
Since Penny's identity was made public, those seeking justice on behalf of Neely have sought to identify the two other people seen holding him down on video.
The Manhattan district attorney's office has not yet commented on whether other individuals could face charges.
Mayor Eric Adams has said that the incident underscores what he says is a need to remove people with mental illness from the transit system — a push he began with Democratic colleague Gov. Kathy Hochul in the early days of his administration. Hochul has said she is pleased the district attorney's office is investigating. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/jordan-neely-was-on-special-nyc-watchlist-of-citys-most-at-risk-sources-say-ny-only/4315024/ | 2023-05-09T00:54:55 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/jordan-neely-was-on-special-nyc-watchlist-of-citys-most-at-risk-sources-say-ny-only/4315024/ |
Two college students from NYU were shot and killed in Puerto Rico over the weekend while reportedly celebrating a birthday.
The MBA students were killed outside of a San Juan nightclub Saturday when local authorities say the friends were caught in the crossfire between two other groups. The person accused of shooting them, at least check, was still on the loose.
Franco Medina Angulo and Sergio Palomino Ruiz, both Stern School of Business students, had traveled to Puerto Rico with other classmates on a brief holiday, a statement from the university said.
“The NYU community is brokenhearted and shocked by the deaths of two MBA students in Puerto Rico, victims of senseless, tragic gunfire," NYU Spokesperson John Beckman said in a statement.
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NYU will have counseling services available to students who were in the same program and any friends of the victims.
"The University has been in touch with the remaining group members to offer them support and aid; none of the others were injured. NYU has also reached out to the families of the slain students to provide whatever assistance we can and to express the sympathies of the University community," Beckman added.
A GoFundMe set up to supports the victims' families had raised nearly $40,000 as of Monday evening. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/two-nyu-students-on-puerto-rico-holiday-shot-to-death-outside-club/4315153/ | 2023-05-09T00:54:57 | 0 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/two-nyu-students-on-puerto-rico-holiday-shot-to-death-outside-club/4315153/ |
LOCAL
Fire damages house on Nemesh Drive
Staff Reports
Las Cruces Sun-News
Las Cruces firefighters were called to a residential fire in the 4000 block of Nemesh Drive at about 3:20 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the garage area and were able to contain the fire to just the garage. Two residents and their pets were able to safely exit the house prior to the arrival by the Las Cruces Fire Department.
The Red Cross assisted the residents due to the smoke damage that occurred inside the residence, according to a news release from LCFD.
The department said the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Sun has broken through our morning cloud cover for most of the area this afternoon, pumping up temperatures and helping to increase instability across the region.
With plenty of moisture in the air (dew points near and slightly below 60), our chance for storms has increased. The majority of our area now falls under a Level 1 of 5 risk for severe weather development this afternoon and early evening.
If severe storms develop during this time, they have the potential to bring with them gusty winds, large hail, and isolated brief tornadoes.
A 2% chance for tornado development can be found just east of the I-35 corridor and extends just west of the Mississippi River. Some cities inside the risk area include Rochester, Austin, Preston, Charles City and Decorah.
The threat for severity weakens coming into the late evening as fog develops overnight and into our Tuesday morning. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/stormteam-3-a-few-strong-storms-possible-into-the-evening/article_acbc8f06-edd3-11ed-931a-a3f32b2aca50.html | 2023-05-09T00:58:39 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/stormteam-3-a-few-strong-storms-possible-into-the-evening/article_acbc8f06-edd3-11ed-931a-a3f32b2aca50.html |
Escaped debris burning is the No. 1 cause of wildfires in Idaho.
Nearly 80% of the fires already suppressed by the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) so far this season were human-caused and preventable.
To help curb unwanted human-caused fires, Idaho’s closed fire season begins on May 10 and runs through October 20. Idahoans burning outside city limits must obtain a free state fire burn permit from IDL before burning debris.
“The burn permit system reduces the number of false alarms and allows fire crews to respond only when truly needed," said IDL Director Dustin Miller in a press release. "Having a burn permit on record means fire managers can also respond more quickly to fires that escape. Obtaining a free burn permit can also potentially reduce the liability of the burner if their fire escapes.”
The burn permit is free of charge, good for 10 days, and can be obtained online at burnpermits.idaho.gov. Permits issued through the self-service website are available seven days a week and are immediately issued and valid. A permit may also be issued by calling or visiting an IDL office, phone numbers and addresses can be found at www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/supervisory-areas/.
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Permits are not required for recreational campfires.
When burning, IDL encourages the public to follow these general burning guidelines:
- Obtain required permits for your location — when in doubt check with local fire officials.
- Burn only allowed materials.
- A responsible adult is required by law to be in attendance until the fire is out (cool to the touch).
- Clear all flammable material and vegetation within 10 feet of the outer edge of the pile.
- Keep a water supply and shovel close to the burning site.
- If it’s windy and the surrounding vegetation is dry, it may be best to wait and burn debris another day.
- Keep your pile at a manageable size, adding debris slowly as the pile burns down.
- Look around. Choose a safe site for burning away from power lines, and overhanging limbs, and not within 25 feet of buildings, vehicles or equipment.
Find more information about fire prevention and burning safely at www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/burn-permits-required-after-may-10/article_c3c05494-edc4-11ed-b4b5-df49b61fc15c.html | 2023-05-09T01:02:17 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/burn-permits-required-after-may-10/article_c3c05494-edc4-11ed-b4b5-df49b61fc15c.html |
TWIN FALLS — Helping others obtain the clothing they need is a good fit for Emma Swenson.
As the director and CEO of a group that gathers donated clothes and distributes them to those in need, she spends full-time hours each week busily sorting donated clothing, filling special orders and organizing giveaways.
Her energy can be contagious.
“This is the best time I’ve ever had,” Swenson exclaimed Saturday at Valley House in Twin Falls, as the group, Clothes Helpers, handed out clothing. Altogether, 600 bags of shirts, pants, shoes and jackets were available.
Gently used clothing was added every half-hour, “so it’s fair to everyone,” Swenson said, and it was met by hundreds of thankful people throughout the day.
Among them was Genalea Barker of Jerome. She has four children, and having access to the free clothing saves her a “ton” of money every year.
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“My kids grow so fast,” Barker explained. “It’s a huge benefit,” Barker said.
Because kids have a way of growing up faster than clothes wear out, she re-donates the clothes back to the organization.
Clothes Helpers’ mission is to provide clothes with compassion and dignity. Having good clothes gives people “the confidence to better themselves and our community,” the group’s mission statement reads.
Service comes naturally to Swenson.
“I am the second of nine kids, so while growing up, I took care of my siblings,” she said. “I had the innate feeling from the time I was really small that I needed to take care of other people”
Many of her volunteers have the same background, or grew up in poverty, and feel the same way, she said.
“We are giving our time,” Swenson said, “and the blessings we get from doing that are amazing.”
She counts on her regular volunteers, which number about 25, and she is seeking more to lessen the workload.
“We enjoy being a part of the community,” she said, “and everyone knows that we are in this thing together.”
One volunteer is disabled, but she can sit in a chair and sort clothing, she said.
Swenson also relies on donations from people and businesses, including the Walmart’s Jerome location, which donates clearance clothing. Chobani donated a trailer.
Swenson got her start at the Jerome School District office. The district had a small area, called the JSDA Clothing Closet, said Kim Lickley, one of its founders, and the federal programs director for the school district.
Swenson began helping there in September 2021, and admitting to having caught the “bug,” expanded, so much that the space at the school district offices wasn’t large enough anymore.
“We branched out,” Swenson said, saying there was an overwhelming need for clothes in communities.
She started running the newly formed Clothes Helpers from a shop in Jerome.
There will be a couple more Thursday events there, until the school year ends. Clothes Helpers also helps Valley House weekly, taking orders for clothing of particular sizes.
During the summer, Clothes Helpers will have regular clothing giveaways that will be announced on its Facebook page. It will also take special requests for clothing.
The group is on its way to becoming a nonprofit.
“The paperwork has been filed," Swenson said. "We are almost there.”
Until then, the group works under the umbrella of the United Way.
Swenson said she looks forward to helping people.
“When we have giveaways, there is quite a feeling in the air,” she said. “They are really fun to be a part of.” | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/clothes-helpers-go-in-style/article_ce6bceac-edf9-11ed-a66a-775cb8c0ae4d.html | 2023-05-09T01:02:23 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/clothes-helpers-go-in-style/article_ce6bceac-edf9-11ed-a66a-775cb8c0ae4d.html |
ALLEN, Texas — Large groups of people stopped by a growing memorial for the victims killed in the mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets mall on Monday.
Grieving community members who showed up said they were focusing on praying for answers, praying for healing, and praying for all of those who remain traumatized by the senseless act of gun violence that happened at the outlet mall when shots were fired on Saturday afternoon.
"I know that there’s a lot of things going on in the world, but we just didn’t think it would come to our hometown,” said Jennifer Burns, of Allen, Texas.
Neighbors, who were joined at the memorial by concerned community members from across North Texas and beyond, were praying for answers after eight people were shot and killed by a gunman who police said was armed with an AR-15, other weapons and ammunition.
The unexpected shooting chaos sent hundreds of innocent people running for cover.
“This vision that I had is us with a sign that says free hugs and free payers,” said Abbey Lightbody, of Blue Ridge, Texas.
Lightbody and her friend, Carla Haddock, said they had to visit the memorial to the victims. They set up a sign offering those free hugs and free prayers to anyone who wanted comfort.
“They’re just telling us that they are hurting. You don’t have to have words, it’s just a feeling. You know that they need some compassion and love. And that’s what we’re here for,” said Lightbody.
Police were busy Monday escorting buses that were shuttling hundreds of people who survived Saturday’s shooting back to the mall parking lot to retrieve their vehicles.
Investigators have identified the gunman as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, of Dallas. He was driving a gray car when the shooting happened. On Monday, the U.S. Army confirmed Garcia was terminated from duty three months after joining the military, back in 2008. Sources said he was dismissed due to mental illness.
“The question that comes to my mind is why? Why here? If they were from miles away, why did they pick here? And why would it happen at all?” asked Burns.
As the community remembers the eight children and adults who lost their lives, seven injured victims are still in the hospital. Three of those victims remain in critical condition, according to Medical City HealthCare. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/allen-texas-mall-outlet-shooting-victims-memorial/287-c66cc048-58f1-4ecb-b7fc-04325b277dd9 | 2023-05-09T01:06:47 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/allen-texas-mall-outlet-shooting-victims-memorial/287-c66cc048-58f1-4ecb-b7fc-04325b277dd9 |
ALLEN, Texas — Eight people were killed in a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, May 6.
We're continuing to learn more about the suspect, the victims and how the shooting unfolded.
The WFAA team will be covering updates throughout the week.
Here is a timeline taking a closer look at the mass shooting and what happened afterward.
Saturday, May 6
3:36 p.m.: According to officials, the shooting occurred at about 3:36 p.m. at Allen Premium Outlets, 820 W. Stacy Road.
Witnesses told WFAA they saw the shooter, who was reportedly dressed in all black, near the location of the Fatburger restaurant in the mall complex. Witnesses also described the shooting beginning in front of the H&M store at the outlet mall.
The Allen Police Department confirmed that an officer who was responding to an unrelated incident in the area heard the gunshots and ran toward them.
3:40 p.m.: The Allen Police Department said that the officer “neutralized” the shooter near the Fatburger restaurant and called for emergency personnel.
4:22 p.m.: The Allen Police Department confirmed officers were on the scene at Allen Premium Outlets and an investigation was underway.
4:30 p.m.: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) personnel said its department had officers responding to the active shooter incident as well.
9 p.m.: The Allen Police Department along with other local and state officials held a press briefing at Allen City Hall.
Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd said nine people were confirmed to be dead, including the suspect. Seven people were dead at the scene, and two died after being taken to a nearby hospital after the shooting.
Officials did not take questions at this debriefing.
11:53 p.m.: Saturday night, FBI agents took evidence from a home in Northeast Dallas where the suspect in the shooting, later identified as Mauricio Garcia, recently lived with his parents, according to WFAA sources. The FBI reportedly questioned Garcia's family for hours.
Sunday, May 7
1:03 p.m.: Medical City Healthcare released a statement saying its trauma facilities received eight patients from the Allen Premium Outlets shooting. Most of the patients arrived at Medical City McKinney, a Level II Trauma Center.
At the time of the release, Medical City McKinney said it had four patients, one in "fair condition" and three in "critical condition." One patient was transferred to Medical City Children’s Hospital and is in "fair condition." One patient was transported directly to Medical City Plano, a Level I Trauma Center, and was currently listed in "fair condition."
4:08 p.m.: According to a search warrant obtained exclusively by WFAA, investigators found several handguns, long guns and ammunition inside Garcia's gray 2014 Dodge Charger at the scene of the shooting.
The warrant did not list the weapon that was used.
The search warrant stated that Garcia's driver's license listed his current address as a Budget Suites of America in Dallas, which is an extended-stay hotel. Employees at the hotel confirmed Garcia had been renting a room there, according to the warrant.
The search warrant for Garcia's hotel room was obtained because police stated they believed his residence contained additional evidence.
5:09 p.m.: The Texas Department of Public Safety, which is conducting the investigation, confirmed the identity of the suspect as Mauricio Garcia.
Monday, May 8
7:00 a.m.: Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference about the border and the end of Title 42. He was asked about the Allen shooting.
"The first step to leading to some type of resolution here, as well as providing information about the response needed from the state of Texas, is to know exactly why and how this happened," Abbott said. "I believe in the coming days, the public will be much better informed about why and how this happened. And that will inform us as Texas leaders about next steps to take to try to prevent crimes like this from taking place in the future."
10:20 a.m.: Groups arrived at Allen Premium Outlets with some people who were picking up their cars left at the scene. The mall remained shut down at that time.
12:22 p.m.: Medical City Healthcare continued to treat six patients at three hospitals from the Allen Premium Outlets shooting.
Medical City McKinney had three patients in "critical condition and one patient in "fair condition." Medical City Plano had one patient in "fair condition." Medical City Children’s Hospital had one patient in "good condition."
1:18 p.m.: An Army official confirmed Garcia entered the U.S. Army in 2008 but was removed due to mental health concerns.
"Mauricio Garcia entered the regular Army in June 2008," U.S. Army Public Affairs Spokeswoman Heather J. Hagan said in a press statement. "He was terminated three months later without completing initial entry training. He was not awarded a military occupational specialty. He had no deployments or awards. We do not provide characterization of discharge for any soldier."
An Army official further told WFAA that Garcia was "separated under the 2005 edition of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5–17, Other designated physical or mental conditions."
3:07 p.m.: The Dallas Independent School District confirmed that Garcia graduated from Bryan Adams High School in 2008.
5:06 p.m.: Investigators positively identified all the people from the shooting who Garcia killed, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The department also said another press briefing would be held on Tuesday, May 9.
DPS would only release the names of the adult victims.
Below is the list of the adult victims:
- Christian LaCour, male, age 20, Nevada, TX
- Aishwarya Thatikonda, female, age 26, McKinney, TX
- Elio Cumana-Rivas, male, age 32, Dallas, TX
- Cindy Cho, female, age 35, Dallas, TX
- Kyu Song Cho, male, age 37, Dallas, TX
The other three, who were children, were identified by family and a school district.
- Daniela Mendoza, age 11, Sachse, TX
- Sofia Mendoza, age 8, Sachse, TX
- James Cho, age 3, Dallas, TX
This is a developing story and we will continue to update it as we get more information. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/allen-texas-mall-shooting-timeline-when-how-everything-unfolded-what-happened/287-534a47cc-8c52-4ce3-8ed8-2d1a6417a6e1 | 2023-05-09T01:06:53 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/allen-texas-mall-shooting-timeline-when-how-everything-unfolded-what-happened/287-534a47cc-8c52-4ce3-8ed8-2d1a6417a6e1 |
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — Keith Hayes hoped a day at a Frisco park would be a huge distraction for his children ages 6, 11 and 13. He and his wife also have a 3-year-old.
Hayes isn't concerned about their safety at school. However, he does have concerns about their exposure to the information about the deadly mass shooting at an Allen outlet mall over the weekend.
"Our main concern was to give them a mental break and give them a chance to get their minds off of what's going on," Hayes said. "Let them be kids for a day and not have to worry about being safe."
Hayes' kids are all Allen ISD students. He learned the district's crisis team would be at the school to offer student, staff and teachers help coping with the tragedy.
Saturday's deadly mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets mall has been emotionally draining for many. Hayes and his wife have had chats with their children and encourage other parents to do the same.
Moments before Hayes spoke with WFAA reporter Scoop Jefferson, he learned more about the victims, like the Cho family whose 6-year-old son is the only survivor.
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"Your thoughts turn to the fact that we have been there. We have been to that mall for shopping so, that could be us," said Hayes.
As a father, he takes the emotional stability of his children seriously. He credits his wife with carrying the conversation with their children to get them at ease and learn why something like a mass shooting happens in their community.
"It's scary to them because they don't understand, they're not old enough to realize that sometimes bad people do bad things when we don't have any warnings," said Hayes.
The concern for parents like Hayes comes as law enforcement officials respond to a social media post threat targeting north Texas school districts.
Although a recent threat was deemed not credible, districts like Plano ISD partnered with police to warn students about making threats on Monday. A video that includes law enforcement leaders from Plano, Richardson, Murphy, and even students, elaborates on how police respond to school threats.
"Our officers will investigate all threats, even those you might consider to be a prank," said Plano Chief of Police Ed Drain.
Due to the non-credible school threat and the mass shooting, some districts granted excused absences, impacting school attendance on Monday, May 8. District wide attendance for Allen ISD dropped to a little over 79% of students. The Monday before the shooting almost 95% of the students showed up for class.
"It's hard because your heart goes out to the families. That's got to be the worst thing that can happen for a parent is to lose a child. It's unthinkable," Hayes said. "It's scary to think about you could be going about your everyday life and this is the kind of thing that could jump out at you." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/allen-texas-parents-keep-children-home-after-outlet-mall-shooting/287-506bc069-a24c-43c1-93d6-9eb903793843 | 2023-05-09T01:06:59 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/allen-texas-parents-keep-children-home-after-outlet-mall-shooting/287-506bc069-a24c-43c1-93d6-9eb903793843 |
ALLEN, Texas — At least eight people were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets mall in Allen, Texas, on Saturday, May 6.
Several others were injured and are being treated at area hospitals.
The gunman, identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, was fatally shot by an officer who quickly responded to the scene, according to the Allen Police Department.
Monday, May 8, the Texas Department of Public Safety released names and ages of the eight victims as:
- Girl, age 11, Sachse, TX
- Girl, age 8, Sachse, TX
- Kyu Song Cho, male, age 37, Dallas, TX
- Cindy Cho, female, age 35, Dallas, TX
- Boy, age 3, Dallas, TX
- Christian LaCour, 23, Nevada, TX
- Elio Cumana-Rivas, 32, Dallas, TX
- Aishwarya Thatikonda, 26, McKinney, TX
Ahead of DPS' announcement family, friends and school officials had identified the victims.
Wylie ISD confirmed the 8-year-old girl and 11-year-old girl were sisters, 4th-grader Daniela Mendoza and 2nd-grader Sofia Mendoza. The girls' mother, Ilda, is in critical condition, according to Wylie ISD.
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As the victims’ families are grieving the loss of their loved ones, many are reaching out and stepping up to help.
The city of Allen is directing those who would like to provide support and resources for the victims to do so by visiting the “Support for Allen Fund” created by the Communities Foundation of Texas.
The nonprofit says the money donated to this fund will be directed to local nonprofit agencies that are providing resources, and payment will not be made to individuals. Click here.
New Song Church in Carrollton has created a GoFundMe page for the Cho family. According to the page, Kyu and Cindy brought their 3-year-old James and newly 6-year-old William, to the outlet to swap out some clothes that William received for his birthday.
Kyu, Cindy and 3-year-old James were killed, and 6-year-old William remains in the hospital. The money raised will help with funeral costs and other expenses, the GoFundMe says. Click here if you would like to donate.
We're still working to gather more outlets for how you can help the victims and their families. Check back for more information. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/how-to-help-victims-allen-mall-shooting/287-e7035c1b-b706-4de9-9e56-f7dbf244b5c9 | 2023-05-09T01:07:05 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/how-to-help-victims-allen-mall-shooting/287-e7035c1b-b706-4de9-9e56-f7dbf244b5c9 |
DALLAS — Less than 24 hours after the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets, Gov. Greg Abbott told Fox News that mental health care is the "long-term solution" to the nation's recurring problem with gun violence.
Pundits and rivals quickly noted Abbott redirected money from the Texas agency that administers mental health services to fund Operation Lone Star, an expensive border mission meant to slow illegal immigration.
But it's not accurate to call the move a "budget cut." Texas immediately replenished the Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) budget by shifting federal coronavirus aid to the agency's coffers.
Congress allocated that money to Texas through the CARES Act to help the state recover from the pandemic.
The money swap is a common budget technique lawmakers use to maximize state tax revenue when federal dollars become available.
"This transfer will not affect any agency or program function," Abbott wrote in a letter to other state leaders after the move.
Since federal aid comes with spending restrictions, dozens of state used the cash to cover ordinary operating expenses. The technique freed up once-obligated money for short-term investments, like Abbott's border mission.
"Portions of the budget are moved like this all the time," Rice University political scientist Mark P. Jones said.
Texas executed the $210 million dollar swap from HHSC a month before the mass shooting in Uvalde.
"(Texas Republicans) haven't expanded mental health care services, but they haven't cut them either," Jones said. "The biggest critique of Texas republicans would be their continued opposition to expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act."
More than 1 million Texans would gain access to mental health services through Medicaid expansion. Texas is one of just ten states that have not expanded Medicaid. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-governor-greg-abbott-cut-mental-health-care-border-mission-lone-star/287-3dc1ff8b-2ecd-469a-a31d-d587a52bb09b | 2023-05-09T01:07:12 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-governor-greg-abbott-cut-mental-health-care-border-mission-lone-star/287-3dc1ff8b-2ecd-469a-a31d-d587a52bb09b |
A 25-year-old Lincoln woman is in jail after she allegedly headbutted an 8-year-old girl Friday afternoon outside of Everett Elementary School, police said in court filings.
The girl was among a class of students walking near the southwest corner of the school building, at 11th and C streets, when Mollyjo Taylor approached the group and shouted an expletive at the girl before lunging toward her headfirst, Lincoln Police Officer Charity Hamm said in the probable cause statement for Taylor's arrest.
Taylor struck the girl's head with her own head and started lunging toward additional students as a teacher intervened, Hamm said in the court filing.
The girl's teacher, a 30-year-old woman, grabbed Taylor's arm in an attempt to detain her, but she escaped the teacher's grasp and ran away, Hamm said.
Police found the 25-year-old nearby and took her to the Lancaster County jail.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-woman-headbutted-8-year-old-girl-outside-everett-elementary-school-police-allege/article_c9d22ef0-edd5-11ed-8478-db7e237456b1.html | 2023-05-09T01:07:16 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-woman-headbutted-8-year-old-girl-outside-everett-elementary-school-police-allege/article_c9d22ef0-edd5-11ed-8478-db7e237456b1.html |
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Brownsville Police Department Chief Felix Sauceda said the department currently doesn't know if there is a motive for Sunday's fatal bus stop crash that hit 18 men and killed eight.
Witnesses have told reporters that George Alvarez cursed at group waiting at the bus stop in front of the Bishop Enrique San Pedro Ozanam Center and called them "invaders" before reportedly hitting them.
"We have nothing to validate that at this point," Sauceda said.
During Monday's news conference Sauceda said Alvarez ran a red light and 'lost control' of the grey Range Rover he was driving, but that the department is still investigating whether the crash was intentional.
"We have not ruled that out," he said.
He said that six of the men died at the scene, and two died later.
"There are various very critical injuries," he said, "and, of course, there was fatalities ... at the scene, and we, unfortunately continue to have a scaling of fatalities."
Driver has an 'extensive rap sheet'
Sauceda also said during news conference on Monday morning that Alvarez is known to his department.
George Alvarez has an 'extensive rap sheet,' Sauceda said, and is charged with eight counts of manslaughter and 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon connected with Sunday's crash.
The 35-year-old's bond is set at $3.6 million.
His criminal history includes aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; assault against elderly or disabled; assault causing bodily injury to a family member; assault of a public servant; burglary of a vehicle; assault causing bodily injury; criminal mischief; driving while intoxicated; evading arrest detention; interference with public duties; obstruction or retaliation; possession of marijuana; resisting arrest, search or transport and theft of property.
Identifying the victims
Several of the people hit have been identified as Venezuelan nationals, but Sauceda said his department is working exhaustively to make sure everyone is accounted for.
"It has been a tiresome process, but one we are deeply committed to doing and accomplishing," he said. "We are working with the Venezuelan government right now, and we have also reached out to other embassies."
Mourning the victims
Mourners set up memorials Monday morning for the victims.
Diana Joe came out to deliver a Navajo Indian blessing to the spot Monday.
"My job is to come in with some little bit of peace within the souls of the ones who have departed in a tragic way," she said.
Norma Flores came out to the crash site to pay her respects to those who died.
"I saw the news where they didn't know whether it was an accident or he did it on purpose, but still, anyways, I'm so sad for all of those people," she said. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/brownsville-pd-continues-to-investigate-claims-bus-stop-crash-was-intentional/503-b573e327-a8a9-4ba0-ac21-019757af6bb2 | 2023-05-09T01:07:18 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/brownsville-pd-continues-to-investigate-claims-bus-stop-crash-was-intentional/503-b573e327-a8a9-4ba0-ac21-019757af6bb2 |
Brightline announced a list of traffic advisories on Monday as the company continues its extension project from Orlando to West Palm Beach.
In a release, Brightline officials provided the following list of locations impacted by construction:
ORANGE COUNTY
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between Narcoossee Road and SR 417 (milepost 13-15)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between SR 417 and Innovation Way (milepost 16-18)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 6:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between Dallas Boulevard and SR 520 (milepost 27-28)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
- Westbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between SR 520 and Dallas Boulevard (milepost 28-27)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
BEACHLINE EXPRESSWAY, GOLDENROD ROAD and NARCOOSEE ROAD
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 between Goldenrod Road and SR 417 (milepost 12-15)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 exit ramp to Narcoossee Road (Exit 13)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
- Narcoossee Road entrance ramp to Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
BEACHLINE EXPRESSWAY and STATE ROAD 417
- Northbound SR 417 exit ramp to Eastbound/Westbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 (Exit 26)
- Continuous daytime shoulder closure, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
ORANGE and BREVARD COUNTIES
- Orlando International Airport to Cocoa along SR 528/Beachline Expressway - Testing up to 125 mph
- Ongoing nighttime train testing, 6 p.m. until 6 a.m.
BREVARD COUNTY
- Eastbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 (milepost 40-42)
- Single lane closures:
- Weekdays: 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
- Nighttime, single lane closure:
- Weekdays: 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
- Westbound Beachline Expressway/SR 528 (milepost 40 – 42 & milepost 45 – 46)
- Daytime, single lane closure:
- Weekdays: 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
- Night-time, single lane closure:
- Weekdays: 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
- Northbound and Southbound I-95 at the Beachline Expressway/SR 528 Interchange (Exit 205)
- Day-time single lane closure:
- Weekdays:7 a.m. until 5 p.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
- Night-time single lane closure:
- Weekdays: 8 p.m. until 5 a.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
- Night-time double lane closure:
- Weekdays: 10 p.m. until 5 a.m., through Wednesday, May 31.
CROSSINGS/ROAD CLOSURES
- Melbourne – Railroad Crossing at Prospect Avenue (LONGTERM CLOSURE)
- Full road closure through May 2023 for bridge work at Crane Creek. Crossing will be fully closed until completion of work.
- Detour Information:
- Eastbound Prospect Avenue traffic will be directed to Stone Street, travel south on Stone Street to WH Jackson Street, travel east on WH Jackson Street to US-1 and travel north on US-1 to access Prospect Avenue
- Westbound Prospect Avenue traffic will be directed to US-1, travel south on US-1 to WH Jackson Street, travel west on WH Jackson Street to Stone Street and travel north on Stone Street to access Prospect Avenue
BRIDGES
- Melbourne – Eau Gallie River
- Daytime bridge work operations, Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., continuing through Q2 2023 to construct a railroad bridge on the east side of the new active railroad bridge.
- Melbourne – Crane Creek
- Daytime bridge work operations, Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., continuing through Q2 2023 to construct a railroad bridge on the west side of the new active railroad bridge (southwest bank).
- Palm Bay – Turkey Creek
- Daytime bridge work operations, Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., continuing through Q2 2023 to construct a railroad bridge on the east side of the new active railroad bridge.
BREVARD and INDIAN RIVER COUNTIES
- Sebastian – Sebastian River
- Daytime bridge work operations, Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., continuing through Q2 2023.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY
- Port St. Lucie - Southeast Walton Road
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit Southeast Walton Road.
MARTIN COUNTY
- Jensen Beach – Riverview Drive
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit Riverview Drive
- Jensen Beach – County Line Rd.
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit County Line Rd.
- Jensen Beach – Skyline Drive
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit County Line Rd.
- Jensen Beach – NE Jensen Beach Boulevard
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit NE Jensen Beach Boulevard
- Jensen Beach – Railroad Crossing at Jensen Beach Boulevard
- Continuous alternating lane closures at roundabout, 7 a.m., Monday, May 15 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 26.
- Detour Information:
- Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to follow detour routes, which will vary based on specific lane closures.
- Jensen Beach – Northeast Dixie Highway
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit Northeast Dixie Highway.
- Stuart – Alice Street
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit Northwest Alice Street.
- Stuart – Northwest Fern Street
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for rail work. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit Northwest Fern Street.
- Stuart – West of Southeast Dixie Highway/A1A between Southeast Decker Avenue and Southeast Monterey Road
- Daytime southbound shoulder closures for concrete pouring, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. until 3 p.m.
- Stuart – Railroad Crossing at Colorado Avenue
- Full closure of Colorado Avenue/SW Ocean Boulevard roundabout 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 30 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 9.
- Detour Information:
- Northbound Colorado Avenue traffic will be directed to travel west on 5th Street to Camden Avenue, travel north on Camden Avenue to Dixie Highway, travel north on Dixie Highway to St. Lucie Avenue and travel east on St. Lucie Avenue to Osceola Street.
- Southbound Colorado Avenue traffic will be directed to travel west on Seminole Street to St. Lucie Avenue, travel west on St. Lucie Avenue to Akron Avenue, travel south on Akron Avenue to 5th Street, travel east on 5th Street to Camden Avenue and travel south on Camden Avenue to 6th Street.
- Eastbound Southeast Ocean Avenue traffic will be directed to travel north on Old Dixie Highway to St. Lucie Avenue and travel east on St. Lucie Avenue to Osceola Street.
- Westbound Southeast Ocean Avenue traffic will be directed to travel north on Denver Avenue to Osceola Street, travel west on Osceola Street to Colorado Avenue, travel north on Colorado Avenue to Seminole Street, travel west on Seminole Street to St. Lucie Avenue and travel west on St. Lucie Avenue to Akron Avenue.
ST. LUCIE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE REHABILITATION
- Full bridge closure until 6 a.m., Monday, May 22
- Drawbridge to remain in the down position; no boat passage for vessels requiring an opening of the drawbridge. Vessels able to pass without an opening may do so at any time. Exercise caution.
- Brightline crews will work 24/7.
- Overnight bridge closures: 8 p.m. until 6 a.m., Monday, May 22 to Monday, May 29
- Drawbridge to remain in the down position overnight; no boat passage for vessels requiring an opening of the drawbridge. Vessels able to pass without an opening may do so at any time. Exercise caution.
- Bridge will remain in the up (open) position from 6 a.m. until 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. daily.
- Normal operations from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Drawbridge returns to full normal operations 6 a.m., Monday, May 29.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
- Jupiter – Riverside Drive and Alternate A1A
- Daytime flagging operations, 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., continuing through May 2023. Crossings may be closed briefly (1-2 minutes) as trucks enter and exit the right of way.
BRIDGES
- Jupiter – Loxahatchee River
- Daytime bridge work operations, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, continuing through May 2023 for bridge construction.
For more information on railroad construction, visit Brightline’s website by clicking here.
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UPDATE (9 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023): One person has died after a head-on crash in Cabell County, West Virginia.
The two-vehicle crash happened around 7 p.m. this evening along Ohio River Road, also known as Route 2, near the Cabell-Mason County line. Cabell County deputies say the vehicle traveling north went left of center, striking the southbound vehicle head-on.
Three people were taken to the hospital following the crash. Deputies say one of the patients, a male, has died and the other two patients are in critical condition.
No names have been released at this time.
The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office reconstruction team is on the scene now. They expect to have the roadway reopened within an hour.
CABELL COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — Ohio River Road, or Route 2, is shut down near the community of Glenwood following a head-on-crash.
That is according to Cabell County Dispatchers who tell 13 News that someone was trapped inside one of the vehicles near the intersection of Frontage Road.
The incident was reported a little after 7 p.m. not far from the Mason County line.
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Homeowners in Charleston’s Edgewood neighborhood are worried after a Friday night fire destroyed a home where multiple fire hydrants did not work properly.
Firefighters say three fire hydrants closest to the home had very low water flow, making it very difficult to put the flames out. The damage was so severe that the building was demolished on Saturday, under 24 hours following the start of the fire.
Experts say fire hydrants should be inspected at least once a year and that flow tests should be performed once every five years. It is uncertain the last time checks were conducted in Edgewood.
Neighbors such as Sue McKalip say they felt safe to see the fire department come to the scene on Friday night, but became concerned when they noticed the department’s hoses kept running out of water.
“It’s scary,” McKalip said. “And if something would happen to one of the other houses…And to be perfectly honest, if these fire hydrants are in this condition, what are the other fire hydrants throughout the city? What do they look like? I would be concerned as anyone anywhere in the city of Charleston.”
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DES MOINES -- Mostly dry weather and warmer temperatures helped Iowa farmers make strides in spring planting last week.
Farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sunday, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Conditions allowed farmers to make significant progress planting corn, soybeans, and oats.
Forty-one percent of Iowa’s expected corn crop was planted during the week ending May 7, resulting in 70% planted, 12 days ahead of last year and one week ahead of the five-year average. Six percent of the corn crop has emerged, six days ahead of last year but a day behind average. One-third of Iowa’s expected soybean crop was planted last week, for a total of 49% planted, 11 days ahead of last year and just over a week ahead of the average. Ninety-six percent of the expected oat crop has been planted, just more than two weeks ahead of last year and 10 days ahead of normal. Oat emergence, at 61%, moved from being behind normal a week ago to nine days ahead of last year and four days ahead of the five-year average.
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The first hay condition rating of the season was 1% very poor, 4% poor, 33% fair, 52% good and 10% excellent. Pasture condition rated 43% good to excellent. Some cattlemen were still waiting for pastures to put on more growth before turning out their cattle.
Topsoil moisture condition rated 6% very short, 27% short, 64% adequate and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 8% very short, 33% short, 56% adequate and 3% surplus.
Weather summary
Iowans experienced ideal conditions for field work and planting during much of the reporting period, according to Justin Glisan, state climatologist with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
A late-week storm track brought widespread rain along with severe thunderstorms. Even with widespread wetness, unseasonably dry conditions persisted. Temperatures were more variable than the previous week with warmer conditions north to cooler readings south; in between, near-normal behavior with the statewide average temperature coming in at 56.0 degrees, 0.1 degree above normal.
Weekly precipitation totals ranged from no accumulation at several Iowa stations to 1.76 inches at Redfield (Dallas County). The statewide weekly average precipitation was 0.50 inch while the normal is 0.89 inch. Little Sioux (Harrison County) and Sioux City Municipal Airport (Woodbury County) reported the week’s high temperature of 86 degrees May 4, on average 18 degrees above normal. Chariton (Lucas County) and Vinton (Benton County) reported the week’s low temperature of 25 degrees May 3, on average 16 degrees below normal. Four-inch soil temperatures were in the upper 50s north to mid-60s south as of Sunday.
10 breakfast and brunch recipes that work for any time of day
Gretchen's table: Chilaquiles verde is a magical Mexican breakfast
For a food writer, one of the best things about going on vacation is not having to cook every day, all day. Then again, because your world revolves around testing recipes, vacation also can mean work because if you go somewhere new and exciting, you're bound to eat a dish or two you'll want to re-create when you get home.
At least that's what happened to me on a recent trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Midweek during our trip, my husband and I braved the snowy Teton Pass into Idaho in my sister's SUV so we could spend a few hours snowshoeing at the Grand Targhee Resort. Famished after clomping atop the (very deep and very packed!) snow, we stopped at The Provision Kitchen in the tiny town of Driggs for a little well-earned apres ski before heading back up the pass to Wyoming. I love anything with salsa verde, so the restaurant's chilaquiles immediately caught my eye.
If you've never had it, chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican breakfast offering in which totopos — corn tortillas that have been cut into quarters and fried — are smothered in green or red salsa, then topped with garnishes such as queso fresco, black or refried beans, onion, fried or scrambled eggs and sliced avocado. It's hearty, incredibly flavorful, pretty to look at and for the cook, super easy to make.
A cross between nachos and enchiladas, the dish is thought to date back to the time of the Aztecs, though an actual recipe didn't appear until 1898, in Encarnacion Pinedo's "The Spanish Cook." It's a great way to use up leftover tortillas or tortilla chips that would otherwise go to waste.
Served at The Provision Kitchen as a breakfast dish, mine came with a couple crispy pieces of bacon and an over-easy egg. Chorizo or pulled chicken or pork or beef barbacoa are other common toppings.
If you prefer red sauce, substitute about 1 1/2 pounds of tomatoes for the tomatillos, and add 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth after they've been boiled and pureed/ Then fry it in a couple tablespoons of oil for a few minutes to thicken.
CHILAQUILES VERDE
PG tested
For sauce
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed (about 10 medium-large)
- 2 or 3 jalapeños, stemmed and seeded
- 1/2 medium white onion
- Large handful fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- Juice 1/2 lime
- Kosher salt
For bowl
- 12 corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying
- For serving
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup sour cream, thinned with a little lime juice
- 1/2 cup queso fresco
- 4 fried or sunny-side up eggs
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 sliced crispy fried bacon
- 1 avocado, seeded and thinly sliced
Make sauce: Place tomatillos, jalapeños and onion in a large saucepan or Dutch oven and add enough water to completely cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are cooked through and soft, around 8-10 minutes. (Tomatillos will change color from bright to pale green.)
Transfer tomatillos, jalapeños and onion to a blender using a slotted spoon. Add cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and a generous pinch of salt and blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if desired. Set aside.
Stack tortillas on top of each other and cut into eighths. Heat oil in a large frying pan, then fry wedges until brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then place back into the pan.
Pour salsa verde on top, and toss gently to combine.
Portion tortillas into four bowls and top each with equal amounts of black beans. Drizzle sour cream on top, followed by equal amounts of queso fresco. Garnish each bowl with a fried or sunny-side up egg, sliced onion, 2 slices bacon and sliced avocado.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.
— Gretchen McKay, Post-Gazette
EatingWell: Hearty breakfast skillet comes together in one pan
One skillet is all you need to create this satisfying, veggie-loaded breakfast (or dinner) dish. This skillet is packed with mushrooms, bell pepper and chard to help up your veggie count for the day and is topped with bacon, eggs, cheese, pico de gallo and fresh cilantro.
Southwest Breakfast Skillet
Serves 4
Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
- 4 strips center-cut low-sodium bacon (4 ounces)
- 12 ounces Yukon Gold or red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup water, plus more if needed
- 8 ounces white button mushrooms, diced
- 1 medium red, orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 4 cups Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced (from 1 bunch)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup prepared salsa or pico de gallo
1. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Pour off all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon fat.
2. Return the pan to medium heat. Add potatoes and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add water; cover and steam for 5 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Add mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chard and garlic; cook until the chard is tender and wilted, about 2 minutes more. Crumble the bacon and stir into the mixture.
3. Spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Using the back of a wooden spoon, make 4 indentations. Crack 1 egg into each indentation. Season with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the egg whites are set, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and top with cheese, cilantro and salsa (or pico de gallo).
Tasty tip: Cracking each egg into a small bowl before adding to the skillet makes it easier to remove any unwanted shell.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 341 Calories, Total Fat: 20 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 200 mg, Carbohydrates: 23 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 4 g, Protein: 17 g, Sodium: 602 mg, Vitamin A: 3721 IU.
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)
The Kitchn: Brown sugar cornmeal waffles transport me back to my grandmother’s kitchen
Over the years, there have been varying stories about the origins of chicken and waffles. Many believe that the infamous duo made its debut in the 1930s at the Harlem-based restaurant Wells Supper Club. For me, however, my love for the dish began in the late ’90s, and it is one that has made a lasting impact on the way I view food.
I can still remember my first time tasting a cornmeal waffle covered in a blanket of butter and syrup. I was sitting at the end of my grandmother’s kitchen table, enjoying the soulful noise coming through her record player, when she introduced the distinct blend of sweet and savory flavors married into a delicious waffle. At that moment, I’d found a dish that I knew I’d find comfort in for years to come.
I was born and raised in Georgia, where I could find a Waffle House on just about any corner. With its cheap prices and easy accessibility, one can understand how such strong affinity has been built up for the brand. I myself am a person who enjoys their fair share of Waffle House on any given day of the week, but sometimes, making waffles at home just feels and tastes so much better.
Whether I’m enjoying them for breakfast, brunch, or, in some cases, dinner, waffles have been a favorite recipe of mine to play around with. As of late, these brown sugar cornmeal waffles have become my favorite version of the classic dish because they remind me of time I spent with my grandmother when I was a kid. Brown sugar provides the waffles with a caramel-like sweetness that reduces the amount of syrup you’ll need to drizzle on top. And the cornmeal gives it both a nice crunch and toasty flavor. But the best part? They’re easy to make and are perfect for any occasion.
Brown Sugar Cornmeal Waffles Recipe
Makes 7 to 8 (about 7-inch) thin waffles
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
- Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
1. Cut 1 stick unsalted butter into a few pieces, place in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high until melted, 40 to 60 seconds. (Alternatively, melt on the stovetop over low heat.) Set aside to cool slightly while you heat a waffle iron for medium heat.
2. Place the melted butter, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup finely ground yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup whole buttermilk, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a large bowl and whisk until combined; the batter will be quite thick.
3. When the waffle iron is ready, coat with cooking spray, then pour in the amount of batter recommended by the manufacturer, about 1/2 cup for a (7-inch) thin round waffle. Close the lid and cook until the waffle is golden-brown. When the waffle is ready, remove from the iron to a wire rack.
4. If not serving immediately as they are made, place directly on a rack in a 200 F oven to keep warm. Repeat making waffles with the remaining batter. Serve with fresh berries.
Recipe notes: The waffles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days or frozen for up to two months. Reheat directly on a rack in a 350 F oven until heated through, 4 to 6 minutes if refrigerated, or 10 to 12 minutes if frozen.
(Choya Johnson is a contributor to TheKitchn.com, a nationally known blog for people who love food and home cooking. Submit any comments or questions to editorial@thekitchn.com.)
EatingWell: Enjoy this potato ‘pancake’ at breakfast, lunch or dinner
Preshredded potatoes for the rösti are the key to making this crisp pancake quickly. Top with fried eggs and a salad and it becomes a meal.
Asparagus & Potato Rösti
Serves 4
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound frozen shredded potatoes
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add butter and potatoes; stir to combine. Press the mixture gently into a single layer. Cook until crispy on one side, about 10 minutes.
2. Slide the rösti onto a clean plate. Drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then invert into the pan so the crispy side is up. Cook until crispy on the other side, 8 to 10 minutes more. Slide onto a serving plate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut into 6 wedges.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 206 Calories, Total Fat: 13 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 8 mg, Carbohydrates: 19 g, Fiber: 2 g, Total Sugars: 1 g, Protein: 3 g, Sodium: 305 mg, Potassium: 62 mg, Iron: 2 mg, Folate: 16 mcg, Calcium: 8 mg, Vitamin A: 316 IU, Vitamin C: 14 mg.
(EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.)
Seriously Simple: Surprise your mom with these light and fruity ricotta pancakes
Brunch is my favorite meal on Mother’s Day. It’s the day we can leisurely sit around the table, relax and just enjoy the moment. This year I’m making these delectable pancakes for my daughter, husband and our new grandson. I can’t wait to see his face when he tries them.
Whether you call these flapjacks, hot cakes or griddle cakes, they are part of a sunny meal on a special day. These heavenly fluffy hot cakes are lightened up by incorporating ricotta cheese and whipped egg whites into the batter. I enjoyed making all sorts of pancakes when my daughter was young. And now I can make them for the next generation.
These sophisticated pancakes include creamy ricotta that creates an airy sweetness, while the addition of whipped egg whites folded into the batter produces a moist and light result. I like the addition of orange zest for a touch of citrus. Some crisp bacon or sausage is all you need to make this an unforgettable Mother’s Day. For brunch, accompany these pancakes with a crisp, fruity Johannesburg riesling, a spicy gewürztraminer or Champagne.
Pancakes skills that will make you a pro
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until they are just blended. Working the batter for too long will cause the pancakes to be tough.
- Use a large non-stick skillet or flat griddle.
- Heat the pan and then add the butter to it. Make sure there is not too much butter, or the pancakes will be oily.
- Use a measuring cup with a spout or a ladle to avoid spilling.
- Pour the batter slowly, as it will spread.
- Cook the first side until tiny bubbles appear across the pancake. Flip the pancakes and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Blueberry Sauce
Serves 4
For the blueberry compote:
- 18 ounces fresh blueberries, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
For the pancakes:
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped orange zest
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for cooking the pancakes)
For the blueberry topping:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2 Place the blueberries in a medium baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar, butter, orange zest and spices over the blueberries and mix to combine. Roast until the blueberries begin to burst, and the juice is syrupy, about 20 minutes. If they overcook, they will break down and turn into syrup with little texture so be careful.
3. Let cool for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile make the pancakes.
For the pancakes:
1. Combine the egg yolks, ricotta, sugar, orange zest and flour in a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer combine the egg whites and a pinch of salt and beat on medium speed until the egg whites are stiff but not dry.
3. Add one third of the egg whites to the pancake mixture and fold them in gently. Fold in the remaining egg whites, making sure no white streaks are left in the batter.
To cook and serve the pancakes:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large griddle or saute pan over medium heat. Pour in about 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Add more butter as necessary.
2. Serve the pancakes immediately with a large spoonful of roasted blueberry topping. You can also serve these with some warm maple syrup if you like.
Make ahead: Make the blueberry topping up to one day ahead, cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently before serving.
(Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including “Seriously Simple Parties,” and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www.seriouslysimple.com.)
5 recipes to usher in spring brunch season
After a winter of heavy dishes, it's time to lighten things up with herb-filled quiches, frittatas and citrus.
Since Mother Nature missed the memo that spring has arrived, it's time to take matters into our own hands. And there's no better place to usher in a new season than the kitchen.
Bid a fond farewell to the heavy stews and sauce-laden comfort food that got us through a trying winter. We need to lighten up.
Easter was just the first occasion of a spring filled with special occasions — bridal showers, Mother's Day, graduations — and brunch is one of our favorite ways to celebrate. While we always have our go-to dishes (is it even a brunch without ham?), we're also ready to try something new.
Fresh herbs take center stage in frittatas and quiches, while peas and asparagus remain a match made in culinary heaven. Both kids and adults will enjoy vegetable-filled egg bites, which you can and should tailor to your own tastes, and adding bacon to deviled eggs will make them fly off the plate even faster than usual. Because we're not quite ready to entirely do away with comfort food, start the morning out with orange-kissed sweet rolls that appeal to our nostalgic side, but without the stress of working with yeast dough. We're feeling better already.
Add bright-colored napkins and a bouquet of tulips, daffodils or daisies, and it's officially spring. If not outside, at least in your kitchen.
CRAB AND BOURSIN CHEESE QUICHE
Serves 6.
In "For the Love of Seafood" (Countryman, 2023), author Karista Bennett writes: "Over the years, I've developed a lot of quiche recipes. My preferred ratio for a creamy quiche custard is four eggs to 1 3/4 cups heavy cream, using a deep-dish pie plate (about 2 inches deep). If the pie plate is a standard pie plate (1 1/2 inches deep), reduce the heavy cream to 1 1/2 cups. It'll still be delicious!" Feel free to substitute your own pie crust recipe, or a store-bought one if time is of the essence.
For the pie crust:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
- 1/3 cup ice-cold water
For the quiche filling:
- 6 ounces crabmeat
- 1 (5.2-ounce) pkg. garlic and fine herb boursin cheese
- 1 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 4 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
To prepare the pie crust: Combine the flour, salt and butter in a food processor and pulse until it forms crumbles. Then, while pulsing, add the cold water and pulse until the dough comes together. It'll be a bit shaggy. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and form a 10- to 11-inch disk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface, to about a 12-inch round that is 1/8 inch thick. Fold the dough in half and place it in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, placing the fold in the center and then unfolding the dough. Press the dough down into the pie plate, trim the edges, and then pinch to form a pretty edge.
To prepare the quiche filling: Squeeze out all the excess liquid from the crab and dry with a paper towel. Then, layer into the bottom of the pie crust. Next, layer the boursin cheese over the crab and sprinkle with the chopped chives.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, salt and pepper and then pour it over the crab and cheese. Put the pie plate on a baking sheet and place it in the oven. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the center is set. If needed, place a piece of parchment over the quiche to keep the crust from getting too brown.
Once the quiche is done, remove from the oven, garnish with additional chives and let sit for about 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
HERB FRITTATA
Serves 8.
The basic difference between an omelet and a frittata is the latter is cooked slowly over low heat — sometimes even baked in the oven — while an omelet is cooked quickly over medium or medium-high heat. Omelets are usually served immediately so they retain their heat, while frittatas are often served at room temperature. This is a great dish to make ahead for brunch. From "Italy on a Plate," by Susan Gravely (Vietri Publishing, 2023).
- 4 small red potatoes
- 10 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups mixed finely chopped herbs, such as dandelion greens, thyme, basil, oregano or Italian parsley, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil, or more as needed to cover the bottom of the pan
- Seasonal edible flowers, for optional garnish
Directions
Place the potatoes in a small pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Add the chopped herbs, cheese, onion, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
Cut the cooled potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Add to eggs and stir gently to combine.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, making sure there is enough oil to just cover the entire bottom of the pan. Add the egg mixture and cook 4 to 5 minutes until the frittata thickens. Use a spatula to loosen around the edge. If you are good at flipping frittatas, turn the frittata over onto the other side and let cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until set. If not, you can finish using the oven broiler, cooking 3 to 4 minutes until the eggs are set.
Place the frittata on a serving plate or wooden cutting board and cut into wedges. Garnish the center with a bunch of herbs and seasonal flowers.
MASALA EGG BITES
Serves 6.
These fluffy mini frittatas or egg muffins are spiced with a simple combination of ginger, green chile and turmeric to take the ubiquitous coffee-chain egg bites up a notch and are a fun addition to any brunch spread (or breakfast on the go). Mix up the toppings as you like — use spinach, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, or any other veggies or cheeses you like. If you don't have a mini-muffin pan, use a regular muffin pan and increase the baking time by 5 minutes. From "The Vegetarian Reset," by Vasudha Viswanath (Collective, 2023).
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons diced onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper or Thai chile, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini-muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Combine the eggs, cottage cheese and Cheddar cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. The mixture will be the consistency of heavy cream. Add the red pepper, onion, cilantro, chiles, ginger, turmeric and salt to the blender and pulse a couple of times until evenly distributed (don't blend the toppings smooth, just distribute them evenly throughout the mixture).
Pour the mixture into the prepared mini-muffin pan, filling each muffin cup no more than two-thirds full. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Let cool in the pan (they will deflate a bit). Remove from the pan and serve.
To make ahead: Bake as directed and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat for 20 seconds in the microwave. To freeze, wrap them individually in plastic wrap to prevent them from sticking together, and freeze for up to 1 month.
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH PEAS AND ASPARAGUS
Serves 4.
This pretty salad works beautifully as a starter, arranged on individual plates, but is equally stunning on a platter served family-style. Whipping the ricotta gives it a smoother, lighter and creamier texture. You can also use half feta or rindless goat cheese if you prefer a bolder, saltier flavor. From "LEON Big Salads," by Rebecca Seal (Conran, 2023).
- 1 1/4 cups ricotta
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for serving
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- Olive oil, for cooking
- 20 asparagus spears, trimmed
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Handful of pea shoots or arugula
- Parmesan cheese, grated, for garnish
- Leaves from a sprig of fresh mint, torn if large
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice, to serve
Directions
Place the ricotta, extra-virgin olive oil and milk into the bowl of a blender or small food processor and blitz until smooth and creamy. (You can also whisk by hand.) Stir in the salt, pepper, parsley and chives.
Heat a little olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and add the asparagus and the peas. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the asparagus just begins to brown, shuffling it all around in the pan. Remove from the heat.
Divide the whipped ricotta mixture between four starter plates and use the back of a spoon to spread it out over the plate. Arrange the asparagus on top and scatter over the peas, then finish with the pea shoots or arugula, plus the Parmesan, mint, a generous squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and final twist of salt and pepper. Serve.
ORANGE ROLLS
Makes 8 rolls.
Inspired by orange roll recipes from the 1910s and '20s, these citrusy cinnamon rolls have an old-fashioned feel. Perfumed with fresh orange zest in the base, filling and glaze, they come together in less than an hour, thanks to a fluffy, tender dough that doesn't require yeast. To help the biscuit-dough base end up as soft as any yeasted treat, cream cheese and extra milk are mixed into the dry ingredients. But the most important part of these rolls is the fresh orange zest, plump with fragrant, flavorful citrus oils. From the New York Times' Genevieve Ko.
For the dough:
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 orange
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus softened butter for the pan
- 2 tablespoons cold cream cheese
- 2/3 cup whole milk or half-and-half
For the filling:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a combination of cinnamon and cardamom
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft
- For the (optional) glaze:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, or to taste
- 1 orange
Directions
To prepare the dough: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the brown sugar in a small bowl and zest the orange directly over it. Gently rub the zest into the sugar and transfer 2 tablespoons to a large bowl to use for the dough. Save the rest of the orange sugar for the filling.
Add the flour, baking powder and salt to the large bowl and whisk well. Add the butter and cream cheese, and smash and rub them into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until they're fully incorporated and the mixture resembles crumbs.
Add the milk all at once and stir gently with a fork until the dough comes together and no dry bits remain. Freeze while you prepare the pan and filling. Very generously butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan or ovenproof skillet.
To prepare the filling: Mix the cinnamon (and cardamom, if using) into the reserved orange sugar.
Scrape the dough onto a well-floured work surface. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough or flour your hands to pat the dough into a 12-by-5-inch rectangle. It may be sticky, but that's OK. Just flour the dough enough to be able to shape it.
To fill the dough, spread the very soft butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the orange sugar on top. Starting with one long side of the dough, roll it up into a 12-inch-long log. If it's stuck to the surface, scrape it up as you roll it, using a bench scraper or stiff spatula.
Use a serrated knife to cut the log with a sawing motion into 8 (1 1/2-inch-thick) slices. Place a slice in the center of the pan, then space the remaining slices 1/2-inch apart around it. At this point, the rolls can be covered and chilled for up to 2 days before baking directly from the refrigerator.
Bake until golden on top, 23 to 25 minutes. You don't want to overbake, but also want the dough to be cooked through. When you press the top, the roll shouldn't sink but spring back just a little.
To prepare the glaze: While the rolls are baking, place the cream cheese and the powdered sugar in a bowl. Zest the orange directly over the sugar, then mix and smush together until smooth. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons orange juice and mix well. The glaze should be a bit thick because it will loosen when it hits the hot rolls. Taste and add more powdered sugar if you'd like. Stir in more juice if it's too stiff.
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then spread the glaze all over them. Cool a bit longer to serve hot or warm. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/spring-planting-progresses-amid-mostly-dry-warm-weather/article_999a74d4-4ea1-5dfa-9ed9-e97384a3b748.html | 2023-05-09T01:14:20 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/spring-planting-progresses-amid-mostly-dry-warm-weather/article_999a74d4-4ea1-5dfa-9ed9-e97384a3b748.html |
Dexter student takes top spot at citywide Chess Open
On Saturday, May 7, Dexter School hosted a Chess Open where 36 children from schools across the city competed.
The competition was divided into ages 12 and under and 13 and up.
For the 12 and under category, Eshan Iyer came in first place, Hayden Wang in second place, Aiden Foard in third, Evan Vivio was in fourth and Alexander Heidel fifth place.
For the 13 and up category, first place went to Jackson Taylor, Alexander Vazquez was in second, Braydn Clarke came in third, Maria Pojoga in fourth and Elijah Kephart came in fifth.
Division champions were Eshan Iyer and Jackson Taylor, who then competed for the top championship, which was won by Jackson Taylor, a Dexter student.
Michael Olaya, CEO of Dexter, said they are thrilled with the turnout for this chess open and they plan to host more tournaments in the future.
Olaya said Dexter curriculum places a strong emphasis on students’ critical thinking and strategy-building skills. They offer a chess theory course and clubs.
For more information about Dexter, visit https://dexterwf.com/ | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/dexter-student-takes-top-spot-at-citywide-chess-open/70197244007/ | 2023-05-09T01:14:57 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/dexter-student-takes-top-spot-at-citywide-chess-open/70197244007/ |
New United Supermarket announces opening day
The new United Supermarket at 2720 Southwest Parkway will open for business at 6 a.m. May 24, according to the company.
This will be the fourth United store in Wichita Falls.
More:New United store shoots for spring grand opening
The new location is in a refurbished 54,000 square-foot building at the busy corner of Kemp Boulevard and Southwest Parkway. The company said it will employ about 200 full and part-time workers.
The building was opened as Skaggs - Albertson's supermarket in the 1970s and later became an Albertson's. Albertson's bought United Supermarkets in 2012 and had to divest its store here. The building became a Cash Saver supermarket in 2014, but became delinquent on property taxes to the tune of nearly $50,000 by 2019 and closed that year.
More:Grocery chain executives confident taxes will be paid on time to Wichita Falls entities
More:Documents: Closing Wichita Falls grocery store has warrant filed for owed taxes
Lubbock-based United announced in April 2022 it had bought the property and would renovate it for a new location.
More:'We're glad to be back': Old Albertson's to become new United Supermarket
The new store will contain a pharmacy with drive-thru access, streetside grocery pickup, fresh-made sushi, full-service floral and an expansive beer and wine selection, according to a press release from the company.
Other United stores in Wichita Falls include Market Street at Kell Freeway and Fairway Boulevard, Jacksoro Highway and Old Iowa Park Road. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/new-united-supermarket-announces-opening-day/70196803007/ | 2023-05-09T01:15:03 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/new-united-supermarket-announces-opening-day/70196803007/ |
Thunderstorms boost area lake levels
Rains from thunderstorms over the past few days boosted the Wichita Falls water supply and more may be coming.
The combined levels of lakes Arrowhead and Kickapoo rose nearly a full percentage point from the previous week and by Monday was at 65.9 percent of capacity. Although that's technically above drought stage, water customers will remain in Stage 1 Drought Watch restrictions until the City Council approves lifting them.
The National Weather Service predicts chances of more rain Monday night through Sunday with the greatest chance on Wednesday and the weekend. The precipitation should come from thunderstorms.
Wichita Falls is about one-third inch above average rainfall for this time of year following a severe drought in 2022 that took a toll on lakes. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/thunderstorms-boost-area-lake-levels/70194276007/ | 2023-05-09T01:15:09 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/08/thunderstorms-boost-area-lake-levels/70194276007/ |
ALLEN, Texas — Authorities who searched the suspected Allen shooter's motel room found three boxes of ammunition, a holstered knife, a tactical vest, handcuffs and various other items, according to a search warrant return obtained by WFAA on Monday.
Mauricio Garcia, 33, was staying at the Budget Suites of America, an extended-stay motel, on North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas, according to a search warrant.
The warrant said officers went to the motel after seeing that its address was listed as Garcia's home address on his driver's license.
Garcia was killed by police at the scene of the shooting on Saturday, May 6, when eight victims were killed at the Allen Premium Outlets.
According to a search warrant obtained exclusively by WFAA, investigators found several handguns, long guns and ammunition inside Garcia's gray 2014 Dodge Charger at the scene of the shooting.
The warrant did not list the weapon that was used in the shooting, although President Joe Biden called it an "AR-15 style" weapon in a statement issued by the White House the day after.
As part of the investigation, authorities searched Garcia's motel room on the suspicion there may have been "additional weapons, ammunition, holsters, gun cases" and more.
The return on the search warrant was filed Monday, with a handwritten list of inventory.
The items found in Garcia's hotel included:
- Three boxes of ammunition with miscellaneous loose rounds
- Silver-colored handcuffs
- Knife in holster
- Holster
- 2 black hats, one with "Killin It" on it, the other with "Security" on it
- A micro SD adapter taped to a handwritten note (the note was not disclosed in the warrant return)
- Three 256 GB micro SD cards
- Receipt from GT Distributors
- Six handwritten notes
- "Carolina Caliber" receipt
- Nine bullets in a "critical defense box"
- Rifle hand guard
- Various notebooks
- Soft holster
- Box of ammunition
- Cash receipt for GT Distributors
- Magazine extension receipt
- Tactical vest
- Handwritten note
- Pictures
Officials have not yet released any information about a possible motive in the shooting.
Sources told WFAA that Garcia had been in the U.S. Army in 2008 but was removed due to mental health concerns.
"Mauricio Garcia entered the regular Army in June 2008," U.S. Army Public Affairs Spokeswoman Heather J. Hagan said in a press statement. "He was terminated three months later without completing initial entry training. He was not awarded a military occupational specialty. He had no deployments or awards. We do not provide characterization of discharge for any soldier."
An Army official further tells WFAA that Garcia was "separated under the 2005 edition of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5–17, Other designated physical or mental conditions."
"This is a common discharge for recruits who can't adapt to military life," said attorney Bradford J. Glendening, a former member U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps. "Soldiers who are discharged without completing Initial Entry Training receive uncharacterized discharges. Uncharacterized discharges are just what they sound like -- they're neither favorable, nor unfavorable. No benefits are earned, nor any lost, with an uncharacterized discharge."
Law enforcement sources added that their investigation has found that Garcia espoused an extremist right-wing ideology and disliked people of color and Jews.
According to sources, the 33-year-old had also worked as a licensed security guard. He most recently worked at an aluminum supply company, sources confirm. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/allen-mall-shooting-texas-suspect-shooter-mauricio-garcia-motel-search-warrant/287-bb7544fc-f265-4937-b474-f648e142a58c | 2023-05-09T01:16:10 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/allen-mall-shooting-texas-suspect-shooter-mauricio-garcia-motel-search-warrant/287-bb7544fc-f265-4937-b474-f648e142a58c |
DES MOINES, Iowa — After roughly a year of studying the Court Avenue Historic District, Responsible Hospitality Institute says preventing sexual violence and harassment should be on the city's to-do list moving forward.
"Any community with a vibrant social economy needs to have a focus on women's safety both for employees and for patrons," said RHI Vice President Alicia Scholer during a city council work session Monday morning.
Joe Reilly is the nighttime mayor in Iowa City, a position RHI recommends Des Moines adopt to improve safety. Reilly says he's the liaison to bring community partners and venues together.
For example, he's worked with the rape victim advocacy program at the University of Iowa to put on bystander intervention training for bar and restaurant staff.
"It really helps them think about one getting comfortable with the uncomfortableness of the subject," Reilly said. "But also taking action on other people's behalf, but also doing it at your own comfort level. This training that RVAP puts on, Raise the Bar, walks them through a couple different scenarios that they might see in person, but also gives them tactics to defuse or disarm a situation."
Reilly says since the yearly training has been in place, the confidence in staffers to be an advocate for their community has only grown.
"We'll still have people who, they've been through several trainings, but they are so adamant about it, and they want to bring their other staff members and co-workers to it," he added. "I think people feel more confident about having a community like that when they know that it's not just one organization's job to look out for this aspect, when you're sharing that knowledge, you're powering people, and then your community strengthens through that."
The next steps of the RHI study were discussed during a work session Monday morning, including working to bring partners like business owners, up to speed on the report. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/court-avenue-district-assessment-night-manager-bar-nightlife-safety/524-790943a3-50bf-415a-84eb-8a3f082c0a98 | 2023-05-09T01:17:00 | 0 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/court-avenue-district-assessment-night-manager-bar-nightlife-safety/524-790943a3-50bf-415a-84eb-8a3f082c0a98 |
BOISE, Idaho — School districts across Idaho are concerned about their ability to access the entirety of historic state funding allocated to public K-12 schools due to a change in the funding formula.
"We're just trying to provide the very best educational experience for our kids," Twin Falls School District (TFSD) Superintendent Brady Dickinson said. "For most districts around the state, they're gonna have to reduce staff."
Normally, the state funds school districts based on average attendance figures, according to the Idaho State Department of Education (ISDE). However, through the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Governor's Office and ISDE elected to fund schools based on enrollment in response to a sharp attendance drop.
Starting the fall of 2023, Idaho will fund public schools on the regular attendance-based formula. Both the TFSD and the Nampa School District (NSD) told KTVB they are not seeing attendance reach pre-pandemic levels.
"And due to that, we're going to lose millions of dollars," NSD Superintendent Gregg Russell said. "If your districts operating at 91-92% attendance and you have 100% of students, you're losing eight or 9% of your budget."
The Idaho State Legislature increased public K-12 school funding by 16.4% in the 2023 Legislative session. This includes money allocated for teacher raises, averaging out at $6,359 per teacher.
"How each district addresses the funding change will ultimately be a decision made at the local level. However, Superintendent Critchfield has encouraged school leaders to be creative in addressing the funding change, and to avoid diverting the money intended to raise wages," ISBE Communications Director Scott Graf wrote KTVB in an email.
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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore church found one of its LGBTQ+ Pride flags torn outside their congregation on Sunday.
Light Street Presbyterian Church in Federal Hill is an LGBTQ-affirming church, and has been since 1996.
Baltimore Police confirmed to WMAR they are treating the incident as a hate crime.
Tim Hughes Williams, a pastor with the church, tells WMAR the church is in generally a supportive area, and a supportive city - but this was upsetting.
"When you are a very visible LGBTQ-affirming congregation, you sort of brace yourself for this moment," Hughes said.
"I think this is a space where some people feel they’re safest," Hughes added. "So it feels a violation of a very sacred space. But also - the flags themselves, and the reaction they provoke in people, it reminds me of why we do it in the first place."
"In a world that doesn’t feel safe to a lot of people, we want to be clear this is a safe space,” Hughes continued.
The house of worship itself has been around since 1855, serving Baltimore as a Presbyterian church.
"My thought was to replace it, simply because they’re not going to intimidate us," said Stephen Ruger, a church member. "They’re not going to make us back down or not say what we believe."
As of Monday, police did not have a suspect in custody. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pride-flag-found-torn-outside-federal-hill-church | 2023-05-09T01:29:13 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pride-flag-found-torn-outside-federal-hill-church |
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Amtrak has canceled all trains between Portland and Seattle due to a landslide blocking railroad tracks.
On Monday, the railroad company BNSF reported the landslide, six miles north of Vancouver, Washington, was blocking part of the line.
A spokesperson for Amtrak said service on the Cascades and Coast Starlight routes is impacted for at least 48 hours, through May 10. Bus service is being provided for those affected.
Amtrak currently operates four daily round-trip trains between Portland and Seattle on the Cascades route. Coast Starlight runs daily from Seattle to Los Angeles.
Train service between Portland and Eugene is not impacted and is operating as normal, as are trains between Seattle and Vancouver, BC.
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CORBETT, Ore — The Corbett fire department has a new life-saving tool to help in their search for lost swimmers and boaters on the Sandy River.
A drone with thermal imaging capabilities to locate people under water and the ability to carry small payloads will be used for the first time this summer at Dabney State Park. The drone can deliver defibrillators for those who might be experiencing heart problems, life jackets, medications and supplies.
Officials say the drone will be especially helpful at night along the 16-mile length of the Sandy River in East Multnomah County.
"We believe this can drastically improve chances of survival for patients that are in remote areas like trails and waterways," said Kanyon Reams with Corbett Fire District #14.
AquaEye, an advanced scanner using the latest in ultrasound and artificial intelligence technologies, can help with finding people underwater.
The program has been in the works for nearly two years. The drone was purchased using allocated funds from the department's operating budget. It will also be made available to the Multnomah County Sheriff's office and their search and rescue team along with Gresham Fire Department.
Drone pilots are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and must adhere to strict guidelines.
Other fire agencies around the state are also using drone technology in their roles. Scappoose Fire Department has a drone helping in investigations and search and rescue efforts.
Nine people have drowned in the Sandy River since 2016, according to Corbett Fire District.
Lifeguards with American Medical Response will be on duty at Glenn Otto Park in Troutdale starting Memorial Day weekend. There are also 120 lifejackets that will be available to borrow at Glenn Otto, Dabney, and Lewis and Clark parks this season. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/corbett-fire-drone-water-rescues/283-784fb1ce-0ef0-49c9-ab21-83fda7adbc98 | 2023-05-09T01:32:59 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/corbett-fire-drone-water-rescues/283-784fb1ce-0ef0-49c9-ab21-83fda7adbc98 |
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GRAND RONDE, Ore. — In the tiny community of Grand Ronde, right off Oregon's Highway 18, few of the countless drivers heading to Lincoln City, Pacific City, or the Spirit Mountain Casino notice the unassuming old Grand Ronde Bank building. The bank closed long ago.
Fewer people still know what replaced it; something that gives new meaning to the phrase: "banking hours." The building opens only on Mondays from noon to 4 p.m. And they probably don't see 80-year-old Amelie Redman dutifully open the doors — rain, snow, or shine — every Monday. Only on Monday.
"Just Monday ... I try to open by noon," Redman said.
She arrives well before opening time, grabs some logs from the wood pile, and starts a fire in the old bank building's potbelly stove.
"I take about three to start with and a little bit of kindling," she said.
The former bank vault has no phone, no computer and no heat.
"It's so cold. All my matches often go out," Redman added.
A resident of Willamina, Amelie Redman has replaced the bank teller in the old building. What was once a depository of bank notes now holds other treasures.
Redman proudly gestured towards the other riches the bank holds today: books. Lots of books. They fill shelves that wrap around the room and every space in between.
"There are novels, all alphabetical, starting over by the street and comes over here by the side," she said.
There's horror, romance, mystery, sci-fi and fantasy — all donated, many of them handed down from generations ago.
"To think Grandma and Grandpa had those books as children," Redman said.
It's a library time forgot. It was founded in 1958 by the Grand Ronde Women's Club and was once the only library around. It's not connected to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, which has its own more modern library up the road.
A tattered spiral notebook holds the names of all the patrons who have checked out books in this little library over the years, about 3,500 in all. Willamina school kids were some of the first.
"Number one isn't dated. Glenda Morgan. There's Mike Albin, Sybil Albin. Those are all school kids. And there's my mom, Bernice J. Rydell. Number 727," she said.
Redman finds her name in the book. It's number 3365. The first librarian, Elsie Werth, signed her in. Werth and Redman's mother were among the original members of the since-disbanded Grand Ronde Women's Club.
"When she (Elsie) passed away, I started coming here and being the librarian," Redman said.
That was in 2013. Redman has opened the library every Monday since, except for one. She points to a page in the notebook marking the Monday she missed. A special day: August 21, 2017.
"This was Eclipse Day," she said. "I closed on Eclipse Day so I could go watch the eclipse."
There is no card catalog in the library, and much of the time there are no patrons.
"It's amazing how you can hide in plain sight," Redman joked. "Maybe if I put out a sign, 'free counseling,' I'd get more people."
Despite the lack of foot traffic, Redman doesn't consider herself a lonely librarian. In her lifetime, she's seen much more solitude than a quiet library.
"I worked on a forest lookout. So, what's that look like? Not a constant stream of visitors coming up for a tour," she said.
Redman has had many careers in her 80 years, from a forest lookout to an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer to a waitress in Willamina. She also worked for the State of Alaska for several years where she earned a pension. She said she even thought about running for public office once.
"I was going to run for governor in 1984, but it wasn't a gubernatorial year. Obviously, I wasn't paying too close attention," she said.
Redman also worked at a recycling center. While she waits for a library patron to show up, she fills the time playing her guitar — singing a little recycling song she wrote.
"She is the queen of the recycling center. She rules the junkie kingdom," Redman sang. "Her scepter is a magnet and a cardboard baler throw. All the markets should gather around her to win these fine materials, to see which ones will take the tons from the recycling center home."
But even when no one else shows up, Redman always has plenty of company.
"Look at all these free books I get to read. I haven't read all of them yet," she said.
Keeping this hidden-in-plain-sight little library open has become Redman's calling.
"I think it's to keep the spirit of literacy alive. To keep the spirit of Grand Ronde, the spirit of learning," she said.
On average a patron finds the library and the treasures inside once a week, including new area resident Travis Dow.
"I drove by it going to the post office and the store. It's an old bank building turned into a library, so my curiosity was — I am a reader. I am a nerd. I like history a lot," he said. "Now, I try to make it a habit to stop by every Monday."
And on this Monday, Dow brought his sister Frankie from Dallas, Oregon.
"It's very cool. It's very quaint. Lots of old books ... so cool," she said.
For Redman, this is what keeps her coming back, Monday after Monday after Monday. She teared up as she talked about her dedication to the old Grand Ronde Library.
"I haven't been replaced yet. No one has told me to get out," she said.
As the day’s library hours ended, Dennis Werth arrived. He's the son of the little building's very first librarian, and he now keeps the library funded in his mother's memory.
"We youngsters are now the oldsters and we are picking up the slack as long as we can," Werth said.
Together, Werth and Redman locked up the old bank building — closing the book on another week for the humble library waiting to be discovered off Highway 18. And as it waits, it stands as a quiet legacy that speaks volumes.
If you'd like to visit the Grand Ronde Library of a Monday, it's located at 8615 Grand Ronde, just a block north of Oregon Highway 18. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/grand-ronde-little-library-bank-building-books/283-d7041dd2-e793-4531-b850-432a65b32da7 | 2023-05-09T01:33:05 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/grand-ronde-little-library-bank-building-books/283-d7041dd2-e793-4531-b850-432a65b32da7 |
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The city of Richmond is officially moving forward with its Diamond District deal following final approval from the City Council — solidifying its plan to meet Major League Baseball guidelines.
The unanimous vote came Monday night following some discussion between the council, city officials and the Economic Development Authority.
The $2.4 billion project sees the land, sitting along North Arthur Ashe Boulevard and Hermitage Road, turned over to the city’s Economic Development Authority, which will oversee the project from here.
“This is a transformational 67-acre redevelopment project in the city of Richmond that will result in new green space, mixed-income housing including rental units for families,” said Leonard Sledge, director of the EDA.
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Prior to the vote, several residents came forward, including numerous labor union representatives, to show support for the project.
Those in favor argued that it will be a great investment to the community and will create numerous jobs in the area.
As a part of the development agreement, the city has ensured anyone working on the project will receive a minimum $16.50 an hour.
“In all of our neighborhoods, Hispanic, white, Black, everybody deserves to make a decent living, to have health insurance, to take your children out to eat at McDonald’s without worrying about how you’re going to pay your phone bill,” resident and labor union representative Donald Murphy said. “I think this is a great opportunity.”
No one came forward to speak in opposition.
The decision comes following weeks of back and forth between the city and Major League Baseball.
In order to continue playing, the city’s stadium, like many across the country, must meet specific structural standards set by MLB. Following a previous evaluation of the stadium, the league gave the city until 2023 to comply with the understanding that if it did not, then the Flying Squirrels could not play.
Despite making verbal commitments to meet MLB guidelines, the city has not released any ballpark designs or a construction timeline, the lack of which sent up alarm bells for several folks affiliated with the stadium.
In late April, an announcement from the Mayor’s Office stated a proposed deal had been reached between the city and a developer to replace the aging Diamond by building a new field and constructing a neighborhood around it.
The deal brings with it a newly projected opening day 2026 — a year past MLB’s deadline.
While the deal had been finalized, it still needed final approval from the council, which ultimately voted to seal the deal. The council’s vote follows two recommendations of approval from the Planning Commission and the Organizational Development Standing Committee.
The 56-page ordinance reveals that the city will cover some of the costs of Phase I, which includes the demolition of the stadium and the construction of a new one. It will pay for the public infrastructure, which typically includes roads, water and electricity.
The city anticipates covering those costs with cash from the land sale, public utilities enterprise funds and general obligation bonds. Additionally, the city plans to widen the tax district by adding adjacent properties along the intersection.
Tax revenue from the district will be used for building costs, and adding nearby properties to the district will help create a cohesive look from one neighborhood to another, according to a statement released by the city.
The EDA estimates it will take $118 million in issued bonds to construct the stadium. The city anticipates those bonds will generate a net proceed of $80 million.
Following questions relating to affordable housing from Sixth District council member Ellen Robertson, the EDA assures folks that low-income residents will not be priced out of the neighborhood with 20% of the apartment homes going to low-income families and 100 units reserved for those with public housing vouchers.
“I just want to get some shovels in the ground and get some Richmonders some work and build some housing that we desperately need,” said First District council member Andreas Addison.
The Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, will form a lease agreement to occupy the stadium. Additionally, Virginia Commonwealth University’s baseball team will use the stadium.
The project anticipates an 11-acre park — the original design showed a crescent-shaped green space weaving around the stadium’s outfield wall and in between buildings. It is unclear how closely the actual design will match the original renderings.
While the city announced last fall that it had come to an agreement with RVA Diamond Partners to build a stadium, residences, a hotel, retail and green space on 68 acres at the proposed site, plans stalled shortly afterward as rising interest rates delayed progress.
Initially, when the city first began soliciting donors in October 2021, the federal interest rate was 0.08%. Now, the rate is resting at nearly 5%. The increase in interest rates was one of the primary reasons the city opted to convey the land to the EDA, which will sell it to RVA Diamond Partners.
In the months leading up to the deal announcement, the city faced criticism from folks in the community as well as those associated with the stadium regarding the glacial pace it is taking to construct a stadium with a two-year deadline looming overhead.
While the city has settled on a final deal, it is still at risk of losing its baseball franchise if MLB holds steady on its deadline.
However, city officials have offered some reassurance. Chief Administrative Officer Lincoln Saunders said in a previous meeting that the city has spoken with MLB about next steps. | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/diamond-flying-squirrels-richmond-baseball/article_0d40d1dc-edb8-11ed-b71c-5f0bc7c16788.html | 2023-05-09T01:33:28 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/diamond-flying-squirrels-richmond-baseball/article_0d40d1dc-edb8-11ed-b71c-5f0bc7c16788.html |
There could be fewer striper keepers under new size limits recently imposed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s striped bass management board.
The minimum size allowable for an angler to keep a fish remains the same at 28 inches, but the maximum size has been reduced. Last year, someone could keep a fish that was up to 38 inches long. The approved emergency action will drop that to 31 inches.
The move comes in hopes of preserving striped bass that were spawned in 2015, and part of an overall attempt to return the striped bass population to previous levels by 2029.
“It’s an emergency measure to protect the fish,” said Richard Herb, the acting chair of New Jersey’s Marine Fisheries Council. He said the New Jersey council takes direction form the Atlantic States commission, which would usually present rules for evaluation in advance of a vote.
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“That didn’t happen this time,” Herb said Monday. “We didn’t know a thing about this until the end of last week.”
He said he has been on the New Jersey council for years and has never seen anything like the change announced last week.
Summer flounder season had a super start.
According to information posted by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission vote must be implemented by the states by July 2. The emergency action will be in place for 180 days and could be extended.
The New Jersey Marine Fisheries Council is set to meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Stafford Township Administration Building, 260 E. Bay Ave. in Manahawkin, and there will be a remote option to attend. Herb said he has been studying the changes in advance of the meeting.
“I’ll know a lot more on Thursday,” said Herb, a resident of Avalon. He said he has already heard rumblings from the fishing community.
“The average recreational fishermen, they just want to catch something,” said George Bucci, a Linwood resident and avid striped bass fisherman. “They don’t want to spend the gas money to go home empty handed.”
He’s an organizer of the Cape-Atlantic Striper Club and travels throughout the Northeast in pursuit of striper. Bucci said there have been declines in the population and suggested it makes sense to add protections.
But he added that some who do not fish as often has he does may be frustrated by the new regulations, designed to protect more of the older, breeding age fish, what they call the class of 2015 fish.
The spring spree of striped bass remains strong around South Jersey.
In the 1960s and 1970s, striped bass were plentiful in the coastal waters of the Mid-Atlantic, Bucci said. There was a decline through the 1980s, when the fish became extremely rare, and a recovery from 1998 until 2004, before another decline. The goal is to get the striped bass population back to historic levels by 2029.
Part of that plan is to track how many of the fish are caught each year. Last year, people caught a lot more fish than expected.
“In the first year of their plan, recreational fishermen took double what they expected them to take,” Bucci said. There are a lot of factors going into why, including currents, water temperatures and the behavior of other fish, such as the peanut bunker that the striper like to eat, usually described as bait fish. That meant a lot of striper within the “keeper” size ended up on the hook.
“It was very easy to catch a lot of fish that size,” Bucci said. “The bait came right in to the surf, and there was a lot of it.”
New Jersey has some options, Herb said, including the possibility of appealing the emergency rules. But it sounds like there are few options that would not run the risk of seeing New Jersey’s striped bass season shut down.
“We have until July to conform or we’re out of the striper business,” Herb said. “As I read it, our regs have to match what they want, and if they don’t, they can close our striper season.”
Some serious dilemmas tend to occur for certain outdoorsy sorts this time of year. While there is plenty of yard work, spring cleaning, house sprucing and honey-do lists that need attention, the mind tends to retain only such thoughts as huge striped bass hammering lures and nearly ripping the rod out of one’s hands.
Both men expect a considerable turnout for the meeting Thursday.
Last week’s decision will remain in effect until Oct. 28 and can be expanded. According to information from the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, a management board can take emergency action if there is a substantial risk to public health or to the conservation of coastal fishery resources or the fisheries management objectives.
“This action responds to the unprecedented magnitude of 2022 recreational harvest, which is nearly double that of 2021, and new stock rebuilding projections, which estimate the probability of the spawning stock rebuilding to its biomass target by 2029 drops from 97% under the lower 2021 fishing mortality rate to less than 15% if the higher 2022 fishing mortality rate continues each year," according to the commission.
“Based on concern for the stock and the long-term interests of its stakeholders, the board acted decisively to protect one of the few remaining strong year classes,” said Board Chair Marty Gary with the Potomac River Fisheries Commission. “The public is concerned about stock rebuilding and has urged the board to expeditiously respond to the new stock projections.”
All bag limits, seasons and gear restrictions will remain the same.
The commission will hold at least four virtual public hearings in mid- to late May to inform the public about the emergency action and identify next steps for management. More information is set to come with details of the public hearing schedule and webinar information.
“Striped bass is one of the flagship species of the commission, and this action sends a strong signal that the board is firmly committed to rebuilding the stock for current and future generations,” Gary said in a statement. “At the same time, the board recognizes that this action will have a profound impact on the for-hire industry and recreational anglers, however, it feels it is a necessary step to ensure rebuilding.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-limits-imposed-on-striped-bass-size/article_bc6a69ec-ede6-11ed-88fe-6f9dc67b8511.html | 2023-05-09T01:37:14 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/new-limits-imposed-on-striped-bass-size/article_bc6a69ec-ede6-11ed-88fe-6f9dc67b8511.html |
Stockton University's track and field teams won six women's events and one men's event at the NJAC Championships on Saturday and Sunday at Ramapo College.
The Ospreys finished third overall among 10 teams in the women's meet. The Stockton men were fourth among nine teams. Three Stockton records fell during the two-day meet.
Rowan won its eighth consecutive men's championship. The College of New Jersey took its third straight women's title.
Khristina Washington (Hammonton H.S.) won the triple jump at 11.09 meters and was second in the long jump (5.34m). She also helped the Ospreys set a school record of 49.25 seconds in the 4x100 relay. Kaylee Apple, Ashanae Morrison, Emma Conroy joined Washington on the relay team.
Also for the Ospreys, Kierstin Clem won the 10,000-meter run (40 minutes, 47.51 seconds), and Kayla Kass was first in the 400 (2:13.34). Michaela Pomatto (Egg Harbor Twp.) won the discus (39.58m). Megan Campanile (Southern Regional) was victorious in the javelin (38.51m), with teammate Jessie Klenk taking second place (35.25m). Shahyan Abraham broke her own school record and won the shot put (13.67m).
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Morrison also excelled in individual events. She set a school record of 12.26 in the 100 and finished third in the triple jump (10.86m).
Guinevere Kennedy finished second behind Clem in the 10,000 run (41:01.35). Olivia Harris was second in the 3,000 steeplechase (11:58.23). Kaitlyn Vervier (Lacey Twp.) took second in the high jump (1.57m). Madison Fey was runner-up in the pole vault (2.95m). Alicia Klotz tied for third in the pole vault (2.80m).
The Ospreys finished third in the 4x400 relay in 3:58.25. Running that race: Kass, Conroy, Emma Petrolia and Lauren Maldonado (Egg Harbor Twp.).
In the men's meet, Stockton's Erik Ackerman won the 5,000 run in 15:13.18. Trevone Green was the runner-up in the triple jump (14.01m). The Ospreys' Ryan Fisher (Barnegat), Anthony Gentile (Lower Cape May Regional), Carson Latham and Dontay Turner (Oakcrest) took second place in the 4x100 relay in 42.23.
Max Klenk placed third in the decathlon (4,315 points). Gavin Lum (Southern Regional) tied for third in the pole vault (4.15m). Connor Wright (Hammonton) finished fourth in the long jump (6.79m) and the triple jump (13.73m). Cooper Knorr placed fourth in the 1,500 in 3:58.95. Dan Squicciarini was fourth in the 3,000 steeplechase (10:04.33). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-track-and-field-teams-win-7-events-at-njac-championships/article_5b628170-edfa-11ed-8850-376b79e0bf78.html | 2023-05-09T01:37:26 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/stockton-track-and-field-teams-win-7-events-at-njac-championships/article_5b628170-edfa-11ed-8850-376b79e0bf78.html |
PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs has given up on her demand to curb a program that allows any parent already sending their child to private or parochial schools to now get the bill picked up by taxpayers.
And that could leave her without the Democratic votes she needs for what Hobbs said is supposed to be a bipartisan budget.
A deal Hobbs negotiated with GOP leaders, unveiled Monday, continues in place the universal vouchers approved last year by the Republican-controlled Legislature and signed into law by Doug Ducey, her GOP predecessor. In fact, the $17.8 billion spending plan does not even pause enrollment for what are known as "empowerment scholarship accounts."
Senate Minority Leader Mitzi Epstein said that's going to be a hard sell for the Democrats.
"We are fighting tooth and nail," the Tempe Democrat told Capitol Media Services on Monday. "We are going to the mat for the people of Arizona and not let this fiscally imprudent, downright irresponsible idea go forward."
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The key, Epstein said, is investing in public education so "all our kids can go to their dream school."
Hobbs brushed aside questions about agreeing to unlimited universal vouchers.
"I'm not going to negotiate the budget here," she said.
The agreement to leave universal vouchers in place is part of a larger deal that saw the governor get some wins and a few losses.
First created in 2011, vouchers were initially meant for students with special needs that could not be met in public schools.
Over the years, Republican lawmakers and governors have incrementally expanded eligibility to the point where it included foster children, children of military families, youngsters living on reservations and students attending schools rated D or F.
That was not a big deal when students were moving from public schools to private schools, as the vouchers of about $7,000 are roughly equal to state aid.
It was only last year, however, that lawmakers repealed all conditions with no income restrictions.
The biggest effect was that it immediately allowed those parents whose children already were in private schools — and being paid for with private funds — to now get vouchers for tuition, books and tutoring. It also opened the program up to parents who were teaching their children at home.
Hobbs, in her State of the State speech, decried the move, saying the program "lacks accountability and will likely bankrupt the state."
She put the cost at $1.5 billion over the next 10 years.
That was backed up days later when her budget proposed to repeal the expanded program, returning it to where it was before 2022. She said that would free up more than $144 million — the amount that at the time was expected to go into the universal voucher program — to instead be put into K-12 schools.
That estimate proved way too low.
Legislative budget staffers said the program needs an immediate $274 million. And that's just to finish this school year, more than twice as much as budgeted to deal with the approximately 42,700 enrolled in the universal voucher plan.
That may just be the beginning.
Legislative budget staffers said the number of students now eligible for the universal vouchers and expected to sign up should reach 62,200 by 2026. That has a price tag approaching $500 million. And that's on top of the $176 million cost of the original program.
Hobbs said Monday that she remains convinced that universal vouchers are a bad idea.
"I think that we can agree that the voucher program is a drain on resources that should be directed at public education," she said. But the governor, after acknowledging the deal to keep universal vouchers in place, denied that it was ever her intent to repeal the program — despite the fact that her own budget proposal would have eliminated the additional dollars.
"I didn't say we're going to end it," Hobbs said.
"It is a goal, certainly," she said, which is why she put it in her budget.
But Hobbs, for whom this is the first budget she has proposed as governor, said she knew she would have to negotiate with the Republican-controlled Legislature. More to the point, she acknowledged she wouldn't be able to get everything she wanted.
"I knew from Day One in order to get a budget over the finish line it had to be bipartisan," the governor said. "We are going to have to give some things up, the Republicans are going to have to give some things up."
Epstein remains unconvinced that keeping universal vouchers in place is a good deal.
"We want all our kids to go to their dream school," she said.
"But we can't do it with a hole in the budget," Epstein continued. "And right now we have a hole we have to address," she said, regardless of philosophical arguments of who should be able to get state funds to go to private schools. | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/unrestricted-school-vouchers-remain-in-proposed-arizona-budget/article_3a8440a8-edda-11ed-bd83-47db308675df.html | 2023-05-09T01:41:32 | 0 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/unrestricted-school-vouchers-remain-in-proposed-arizona-budget/article_3a8440a8-edda-11ed-bd83-47db308675df.html |
DAVIS, Calif. — Family members of the serial stabbing suspect in Davis say the news of what's happened has left them in a state of shock.
Carlos Dominguez was arrested after he allegedly killed two men and injured another woman in a series of stabbings. The 21-year-old was a former UC Davis student separated from the university for academic reasons on April 25.
“Me and my entire family can’t believe it,” said Jaime Caceres, the cousin of Dominguez's mother.
Caceres says the family is in shock over the news and Dominguez's mother has taken it the hardest. Caceres grew up next door to the Dominguez family until they moved to Tracy in 2019. He says he hasn't had much contact with them since then.
“We never noticed any signs of anything. He never got in trouble at school or in any fights,” said Caceres.
He says Domginuez was known for getting straight As in high school and the family didn't know he had been expelled from UC Davis.
Dominguez previously lived in Oakland before coming to Davis, according to police. He attended Castlemont High School and spent some time at Laney College.
Dominguez is also on a detainer by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to an ICE official, Carlos Alejandro Reales-Dominguez is originally from El Salvador and entered the United States in April 2009 near Galveston, Texas, as an unaccompanied minor. The detainer on Dominguez means ICE would take him into custody if he was released from Yolo County custody.
1st Stabbing: David Breaux
A man was found dead in Central Park in Davis around 11:20 a.m., April 27. He was identified as David Breaux, 50. Breaux was known to frequent the park and was known to people in the area as ‘Compassion Guy.’
His friend Americo Meza described him as sweet and full of empathy.
"He was very important for the community. His expression was peaceful, was compassion, empathy, tolerance. His love was unconditional, pure," said Meza.
He recalled the many times his friend would raise his spirits.
"We will miss a lot. It's touching my heart. We will miss this guy. It's like an example to be to be in our generation - to live with empathy, with compassion, forgiving everything," said Meza.
2nd Stabbing: Karim Abou Najm
A stabbing at Sycamore Park on April 29 killed Karim Abou Najm, a 20-year-old UC Davis student and graduate of Davis High School.
"Karim was a wonder of energy, a free spirit. Someone who just wants to see goodness around him," said his father, Majdi Abou Najm.
He said the 20-year-old UC Davis student was taking a route he'd taken many times before.
"This path that he took in his last journey home is the same path that we do every day. I walk to my office at UC Davis and he bikes to classes at UC Davis," said Majdi.
3rd Stabbing: Kimberlee Guillory
Kimberlee Guillory was stabbed at a homeless encampment near 2nd and L Street on May 1. Last week Police Chief Darren Pytel said she was awake, alert and talking but still in critical condition in the ICU. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/carlos-dominguez-davis/103-4add7c58-10a8-41cd-bac7-65d52c1334b0 | 2023-05-09T01:42:44 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/carlos-dominguez-davis/103-4add7c58-10a8-41cd-bac7-65d52c1334b0 |
STOCKTON, Calif. — One peek inside Victory Park's swimming pool in Stockton will deliver a full sight of "algae" and "nastiness," according to Michael Rojas, who lives in the area.
The closed pool collects rain water, making it a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes.
"Something has to be done because it's another example of Stockton blight," said Rojas.
Kathy Dunsing used to live in the neighborhood and says she learned how to swim in the pool.
"Finish the pool or take it out and get rid of the water," said Dunsing, who was walking around the park with friends.
However, it turns out that while there is standing water which can attract mosquitoes carrying the deadly West Nile Virus, the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District planted mosquito eating fish in the water. They also spray the pool for mosquitoes every two weeks.
But this year, with the enormous amount of rainfall, everyone should be concerned when it comes to standing water.
"It's really important for people to tip and toss containers and dump and drain standing water around their houses. If they have a swimming pool that's green, it's not being taken care of, we will help keep mosquitoes out of it," says Aaron Devencenzi, spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Mosquito & Vector Control District.
As for the Victory Park pool, it's been closed for 10 years, but it's slated to be replaced and opened again to the public. State grant money from Proposition 68 requires construction to be completed by 2024.
The pool will also be funded by "Measure M" monies, which is a quarter-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2016.
Ironically, the city shut the pool down in 2013 citing code violations.
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As a kid, the first hidden object games I played were in Highlights, a monthly magazine for children. I remember how excited I was when I started getting the magazine, a birthday gift from my grandparents. I could write the answers on the pages or cross out the hidden pictures I found because it was mine and not from a doctor’s waiting room.
These games are a way to aid memory and learning in a short time. Kids like me had fun looking for the objects without realizing we were honing these skills.
This all came to mind a few weeks ago when our cat Pip and I seemingly played our own three-dimensional hidden objects game while I was making breakfast.
If you are unfamiliar with these games, then you probably don’t have children. They are everywhere.
To this day, the most popular feature in Highlights is “Hidden Pictures.” Editor Christine French Cully told National Public Radio that the games are “non-negotiable — they’re in every issue.”
Scholastic, the educational book company, has a hidden object book series called “I Spy.” When Scholastic celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2011, the Jean Marzollo books had expanded to include 42 million in 12 languages and an Emmy Award‑winning television series.
“Where’s Waldo,” a series of look-and-find books by Martin Handford first published in 1987, has sold more than 55 million books in more than 35 countries and 30 languages.
The Dayton Daily News has published a popular hidden objects game for more than 20 years. Liz Ball’s syndicated Hidden Picture Puzzles can be found on Tuesdays and Sundays in the Life section.
My adventure with Pip began innocently enough.
As I headed into the kitchen to prepare my usual Quaker Oats squares and sliced bananas with vanilla almond milk, Pip, always into something he’s not supposed to be, followed quietly. I say quietly because normally he’s right in front of me squawking about some injustice he has just experienced.
The pantry door had been left open as I would be returning the box as soon as I had finished pouring cereal into my bowl.
While putting the almond milk back into the fridge, I heard a rattling sound in the pantry. Figuring it was Pip, I grabbed my cereal box to return it and to fetch the gray-and-white feline.
But when I put the cereal back on the shelf, I didn’t see Pip.
A quick scan of the shelves revealed no furball. No squawking. No rattling of boxes. Just silence.
I looked around the kitchen. No furball. Looked down the hallway. No furball. Maybe he slipped out while I was pouring the cereal.
Then, just as I was leaving the kitchen, I heard a scratching noise in the pantry. I quickly turned on the overhead light and opened the door. There he was perched on a shelf, sitting like a stone statue, blending it with the other items.
He looked at me. I looked at him. He jumped down, triumphant in his hidden picture prowess.
Me? I said, “Good job, Pip!” and ate my cereal.
PHOTO FIND-IT GAME
How many items can you find in the photo published with this column? (See the photo placed directly above this section to play the game.)
1. Skippy peanut butter
2. Wesson oil
3. Old El Paso taco shells
4. Velveeta shells & cheese
5. Pace salsa
6. French’s yellow mustard
7. Del Monte green beans
8. Honey Bunches of Oats
9. Ritz crackers
10. Pip the cat
Karin Spicer is a member of The Dog Writers Association of America. She lives in Greene County with her family and two furry pets who inspire her. She can be reached at spicerkarin@gmail.com.
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TUCSON, Ariz. — Several Valley teams took home prizes in a solar-powered go-karts race and Surprise's Shadow Ridge High School was the Grand Champion of the competition.
The teams showed off their STEM skills at Racing the Sun's annual Race Day in Tucson on April 29. Students from across the state of Arizona took part in the competition.
Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation is the non-profit behind the annual race.
Grand Champion Shadow Ridge High School grabbed prizes for Division Award Winner, Endurance Award Winner and Speed Award Winner
Phoenix's Desert Vista High School got the prize for Innovator Award Winner.
Teams from McClintock High School in Tempe and Williams Field High School in Gilbert also participated in the event.
This year, 16 teams from 13 high schools participated in the race. In addition to the Valley participants, teams came from Rio Rico, Sierra Vista, Tempe, Tucson and Willcox.
For the past nine months, the teams have been using their physics, engineering, and energy skills to build their go-karts.
“Race Day might be the culmination of the program, but it is only a glimpse at everything that goes on in the program,” said Julie Euber, SARSEF's CEO.
Organizers said the teams are mentored by industry professionals.
“We held workshops that taught them about project management, leadership, fundraising, marketing, and budgeting,” said America Miranda with SARSEF.
Organizers said the program exposes students to the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and the range of career possibilities associated with them.
With the competition and the months leading up to it, "students explore these fields and gain valuable insight into the opportunities available to them in these growing industries."
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Two developers who plan to invest an estimated $180 million along North Clinton Street also intend to improve traffic flow.
James Khan, the developer of the multi-use Village of Arneo, and Tippmann Group, which is relocating its corporate headquarters on the north side of the street, were originally working independently. Together, they plan to install a traffic light and turn lanes to form a new intersection with the street. In 10 to 15 years, North Clinton will become a four-lane street, said Jonathan Leist, the city’s deputy director of redevelopment.
The Fort Wayne Redevelopment Commission today took the first step towards creating a tax increment financing district that would encompass the two properties. As property taxes on the two properties rise because of the development, the city will collect the increase to pay off the debt.
The commission approved four resolutions to create the district and to approve reimbursements for preliminary infrastructure, such as the street work, traffic light and water and sewer pipes the city will eventually own.
As the properties increase in value with development, the increase in taxes will go toward repaying the developers for the infrastructure and eventually widening North Clinton, said Jonathan Leist, the city’s deputy director of redevelopment.
The resolutions must go to Fort Wayne Plan Commission and City Council for approval before returning to the redevelopment members for a public hearing and vote, City Redevelopment Manager Joe Giant said. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/2-businesses-to-bring-in-180-million-in-development-and-improvements-to-north-clinton/article_6fbc4370-eded-11ed-b825-7f93bfdad4da.html | 2023-05-09T01:51:54 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/2-businesses-to-bring-in-180-million-in-development-and-improvements-to-north-clinton/article_6fbc4370-eded-11ed-b825-7f93bfdad4da.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Citing a lack of support, Birmingham Parks and Recreation has canceled the 2023 youth baseball season.
The news has been met with outrage from parents who have already paid dues and bought uniforms. Erica Young has a son in the league and is at a loss at what’s happened.
”I’m confused, I’m just like the rest of the parents,” Young said. “What’s the problem? Why are these babies not able to play? I mean you want the kids to get off the streets to do something positive and y’all snatch it away from them.”
In an email BPR sent to parents last week, the department says they decided to cancel the season because of unpaid registration fees by a deadline that had already been extended. The department also cited “a lack of commitment” or dedication to youth baseball by the participating organizations.
Adreanna Walker has two children who play for Birmingham youth league teams and even has fond memories of playing as a youngster herself. She says youth sports serve an important purpose.
”Kids need sports because it keeps them out of trouble,” Walker said. “It keeps them doing something positive. They get extracurricular and they get to meet new people and have fun and be kids.”
As these parents hold out hope for a resolution, they are forced to answer questions from their children that they don’t have answers for.
”Last night he just asked, ‘Mommy, do I have a game today? Do I have practice?’ I said ‘Mason I can’t tell you that at this moment, but hopefully today we will know something and you will be able to go to baseball practice’,” Young said.
Late Monday, the Birmingham Parks and Recreation Board released a statement announcing a season-ending round-robin tournament on May 13 and May 20 at Cooper Green Park. The tournament will take place as long as the five league commissioners who represent the fourteen teams that participate in the league turn in the necessary paperwork and fees.
Read the official press release from the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board below: | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/parents-outraged-after-birmingham-parks-and-recreation-cancels-youth-baseball-season/ | 2023-05-09T01:56:41 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/parents-outraged-after-birmingham-parks-and-recreation-cancels-youth-baseball-season/ |
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