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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Birmingham woman is in Washington advocating for the Saving Lives Leave Act. It would allow bone marrow donors to not be penalized for missing work.
Advocates said the Saving Lives Leave Act will do just that: save lives. Birmingham native Dorothea Staursky is a bone marrow donor and she said because she was able to take time off work and donate, she literally saved a man’s life.
In 2017, Staursky decided to become a bone marrow donor. She said she felt compelled to sign up because she is of Greek ethnicity and can help a group of people who often struggle to find matches.
Sure enough, after some time, she was notified that she was the only match for a man battling blood cancer. She donated peripheral blood stem cells. She said the procedure went smoothly and he was able to live. In fact, she donated to that same recipient again in 2019.
Staursky said that man is alive today because she was lucky enough to have an employer that allowed her to take time off work to make those donations.
“When I think that others may not have that same flexibility, they may not have an employer that is able to do that. It’s heartbreaking,” Staursky said. “You never want to have a donor who is faced with choosing between keeping your job to provide for yourself or your family or saving someone’s life. A donor trying to save someone’s life should never cost them their job.”
If passed, the bipartisan legislation would provide up to 40 hours of non-consecutive unpaid leave for donors. Staursky said this would cover the loophole for bone marrow and blood stem cell donors. Currently the only donors protected under law nationally are organ donors.
According to the National Marrow Donor Program, about half of donors who do get matched decline. They said that is often out of fear of losing their job. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-woman-advocates-for-life-saving-leave-act-on-capitol-hill/ | 2023-05-11T01:20:02 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/birmingham-woman-advocates-for-life-saving-leave-act-on-capitol-hill/ |
STOCKTON, Calif. — With increased copper wire thefts forcing 911 call centers to go offline and knocking out cell service around San Joaquin County, lawmakers are now calling on the FBI's help to deal with the surge.
On May 3, Josh Harder, who represents California's 9th District in the U.S. House, wrote a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray pleading for more information and resources.
"I am gravely concerned that we are experiencing a significant increase in copper theft in our communities," the letter said. "The opportunity for a quick profit, coupled with an abundance of vulnerable sources, is resulting in the perfect opportunity for individuals and organized criminal groups to attack our neighborhoods."
The letter came days after officials in San Joaquin County announced a 139% increase in copper wire thefts over the course of the past four months.
According to law enforcement officials, oftentimes thieves target fiber cables, knocking down telephone poles before stripping cables and selling the copper inside them.
The issue led to cell service outages, WiFi outages and in at least one case, the county's 911 center being forced to go offline.
"The theft of copper is straining San Joaquin County’s emergency services, local law enforcement, businesses, and service companies," the letter said. "This threat to public infrastructure and private property requires collaboration from all aspects of government."
With the county he represents in Congress now leading the nation in copper wire theft, Harder asked the FBI to provide information, resources, technical assistance and guidance on how to curb the crimes.
On the local level, San Joaquin County Supervisor Steve Ding says he is considering new ordinances to target copper wire thieves and the cars they use.
Law enforcement officials such as San Joaquin County Sheriff Pat Withrow and San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Frietas said they are considering adding new cameras around the county and cracking down on recycling centers that might be buying stolen copper.
The two also called for harsher laws at the state level.
AT&T is offering a $5,000 reward for specific information related to copper thefts from fiber cables when reported to 800-807-4205.
The issue has also been felt in Amador County where three men were arrested Sunday on suspicion of copper wire theft. The arrest came after the AT&T network went down in the county, impacting 911 services.
According to Harder, copper can be resold for $2-$4 per pound, exponentially lower than the cost to repair or replace damaged phone lines.
“The phone lines, plumbing, and power in our neighborhoods is being threatened by copper thieves,” Harder said in a statement. “When they’re cutting and stealing copper from emergency phone lines, we suddenly have a major public safety issue on our hands that we can’t ignore."
Watch more from ABC10: San Joaquin County copper theft sabotages 911 emergency call system | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/congressman-writes-fbi-director/103-54b49779-730a-41a8-a3d7-faf04620dd7b | 2023-05-11T01:27:40 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/congressman-writes-fbi-director/103-54b49779-730a-41a8-a3d7-faf04620dd7b |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento officials hope new law enforcement expansions will put the brakes on sideshows near Delta Shores before they get out of hand.
On Tuesday, City Councilmembers voted unanimously to add the South Sacramento shopping center to a list of private parking lots where police can enforce California Vehicle Code violations.
Large private parking lots meant for public use is where many sideshows and speed races begin, city officials said, and it poses a danger to pedestrians and customers in the area.
"We also saw business drop off because of the sideshows and many people didn't feel safe about going to the shopping center," said Councilmember Rick Jennings. "I think this is a very valuable what we are proposing, (it) will give us the tools to prevent sideshows."
He said Sacramento police will be able to tow and fine vehicles engaging in sideshow activity at Delta Shores under the new city resolution.
City officials first voted in 2006 to establish a list of private parking lots meant for public use where police can enforce the California Vehicle Code. Delta Shores will now be added to that list.
Sacramento police said they had 50 calls out of Delta Shores for sideshow activity between Jan. 1 and Feb. 28.
One notable incident included a family who had their van attacked by sideshow participants after they tried driving through.
"What we want is as many tools in our toolbox, but to do it in a way that's comprehensive and could uplift all of our communities," said Councilmember Mai Vang.
Enforcement of the new city ordinance will not take place until appropriate signage is placed at the Delta Shores Property. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/south-sacramento/sacramento-police-sideshows-delta-shores/103-b0c526c7-2a0e-4477-be3a-cb969d34ecda | 2023-05-11T01:27:47 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/south-sacramento/sacramento-police-sideshows-delta-shores/103-b0c526c7-2a0e-4477-be3a-cb969d34ecda |
FOLSOM, Calif. — Foul play isn’t suspected in the death of a woman found along the shore of Folsom Lake Tuesday night, according to police.
The Folsom Police Department says it was called around 8 p.m. for a body found near the Folsom Dam auxiliary spillway. Upon arrival police found the body on the rocks above the river.
According to the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office website, the woman was 47-year-old Erin Hill of Roseville. Police say foul play is not suspected in her death.
WATCH ON ABC10: Concern over debris in Folsom Lake | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/woman-found-dead-along-folsom-lake-shore/103-eb2eed31-0b4a-4b32-9f74-e26b1f95eda3 | 2023-05-11T01:27:53 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/woman-found-dead-along-folsom-lake-shore/103-eb2eed31-0b4a-4b32-9f74-e26b1f95eda3 |
ATLANTIC CITY — The Showboat Atlantic City hotel is set to open more amenities that will make it more a designation for families, officials with the property said Wednesday.
Dubbing it the "world's premier indoor entertainment experience," the former casino has undergone an overhaul in recent months.
“There is nothing I love more as a grandfather than watching my grandkids play and have fun," Bart Blatstein, Tower Investments CEO and the resort's owner, said in a statement Wednesday. "That’s really the inspiration behind the mind-blowing experience that Showboat Resort brings to the boardwalk."
After closing in 2014, Blatstein purchased the Showboat, leading his company in an overhaul of the property, including a new $100 million indoor waterpark opening in June, an arcade and an indoor raceway.
“In terms of the design, the scale, the location, the one-of-a-kind offerings, and the dynamic mix of entertainment for adults and kids, no other family-fun resort in the region or even the world compares to it," Blatstein said.
The hotel's transformation and relaunch also mark the end of the first phase of renovations to 477 guest rooms, 36 of which are balcony suites.
Further renovations to additional towers’ rooms, suites, lobby and other common areas are expected to be completed by the fall.
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Drone footage of the soon to open Island Waterpark in Atlantic City, next to the Showboat Hotel on the Boardwalk. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/preparations-underway-for-relaunch-of-atlantic-citys-showboat/article_69b7df0a-ef5c-11ed-835b-d319fd722de3.html | 2023-05-11T01:33:16 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/preparations-underway-for-relaunch-of-atlantic-citys-showboat/article_69b7df0a-ef5c-11ed-835b-d319fd722de3.html |
Mike Trout, 31, a 2009 Millville High School graduate, is a center fielder with the Los Angeles Angels and was the 2014, 2016 and 2019 American League MVP.
Tuesday: Went 1 for 4, striking out twice, in a 3-1 loss to Houston. He batted second and played center field.
Wednesday: Went 1 for 4 with a run scored, striking out three times, in a 5-4 loss to Houston in the series finale. He batted second and playing center field.
Thursday: The Angels are off and will begin a three-game series at 7:10 p.m. Friday at the Cleveland Guardians.
Stats: Trout is hitting .288 (40 for 139) with eight home runs, 20 RBIs and 26 runs scored in 35 games. He has walked 16 times and struck out 44 times. His on-base percentage is .371, his OPS .896. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-went-1-for-4-angels-drop-series-finale-to-astros/article_df420a00-ef77-11ed-87b6-8ff7bf9d5a9e.html | 2023-05-11T01:33:21 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/daily-mike-trout-report-went-1-for-4-angels-drop-series-finale-to-astros/article_df420a00-ef77-11ed-87b6-8ff7bf9d5a9e.html |
Mikey Oberman shot a four-over-par 39 to lead the Egg Harbor Township High School golf team to a 167-173 victory over Absegami in a Cape-Atlantic League match Wednesday at McCullough's Emerald Links.
Joe Del Re shot a 42 for the Eagles (13-3). Christian Rando and Chase Adomaitis each carded a 43. Adomaitis and Del Re each had a birdie.
Owen Doyle shot a match-low 37 for the Braves (6-5). He made three birdies. Evan Ramos shot a 43, and Jon Allen carded a 44. George Perkins shot a 49.
No. 11 Shawnee 159, No. 2 Mainland Reg. 160
At Medford Lakes Country Club, par 35
S: Brayden Tritsch 37, Nick Ryan 37, Joe Ritchie 42. Alex Frank 43
M: PJ Foley 39, Daniel Herzchel 40, Vaughn Soltys 40, Keller Tannehill 41
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Pitman 166, Wildwood 206
P: Caleb Bennett 37, Gilbert Williams 39, Hayes Hulitt 44, Johnny Keefe 46
W: Dan Sanzone 48, Gavin Burns 50, Kelan Miller 52, Burke Fitzsimons 56
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Vineland 181, ACIT 201
V: Joey Schmitt 43, Marlin Toney 44, Matt Campfanella 47, Gino Descalzi 47
A: Luca Casi 43, Charles Davis 50, Sam Rggin 53, Keagan Laws 55
Records: Vineland 4-9; ACIT 0-14 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/egg-harbor-township-defeats-absegami-wednesday-roundup/article_7bca6318-ef91-11ed-94fb-87e8293b429b.html | 2023-05-11T01:33:22 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/egg-harbor-township-defeats-absegami-wednesday-roundup/article_7bca6318-ef91-11ed-94fb-87e8293b429b.html |
Yuma man arrested, accused of sexually abusing 2 women while he worked as a masseur
A man was arrested Friday, accused of sexually assaulting two women while he worked as a massage therapist in Yuma in 2022.
Ryan Quesenberry, 32, faces multiple charges of sexual assault, kidnapping, sexual abuse, unlawful imprisonment and aggravated assault, the Yuma Police Department said in a statement Wednesday.
According to police, an investigation found that he had sexually assaulted two women between August and October 2022 while he was employed as a massage therapist.
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Details involving the incidents were not made available by police.
The Yuma Police Department asked anyone with information to contact them at (928) 783-4421 or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2023/05/10/yuma-massage-therapist-accused-of-sexually-abusing-2-women/70206048007/ | 2023-05-11T01:36:07 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/2023/05/10/yuma-massage-therapist-accused-of-sexually-abusing-2-women/70206048007/ |
Maricopa County bans TikTok on government-owned electronic devices
Maricopa County leaders voted unanimously Wednesday morning to prohibit TikTok on any government-owned devices.
The ban approved by the Board of Supervisors in Arizona's most populous county will take effect immediately.
The resolution to protect the privacy and security of county data comes a month after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order for the same ban on state devices.
It is the first county in Arizona to take this step, Supervisor Thomas Galvin said.
TikTok is a subsidiary of a Chinese technology company, ByteDance.
Galvin says the risk was too great that the app can collect county data that can easily be requested by the Chinese government.
"Public servants must be held to a higher standard," Galvin said.
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In April, Arizona's three largest public universities also announced they would forbid the use of TikTok on school-owned devices. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/10/maricopa-county-bans-tiktok-on-government-owned-electronic-devices/70206021007/ | 2023-05-11T01:36:13 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/10/maricopa-county-bans-tiktok-on-government-owned-electronic-devices/70206021007/ |
FARMER CITY — Blue Ride High School will hold its 2023 graduation ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 21.
The valedictorian is Gracie Shaffer. The salutatorians are Anna Place and Alexis Wike.
Graduates are as follows:
A-F
Kaylee Bennett, Alex Blake, Jacob Boyd, Camille Buchanan, Owen Buchholz, Nevaeh Burris, Braden Carter, Dylan Coffey, Donovan Crawford, Savannah Coffin, Trevor Cruse, Cadin Dozier, Cody Evans, Sierra Farrare, Riley Freden, Brenna Friel
G-K
Christopher Hardin, Caleb Hirschman, Dylan Johnson
L-P
Cory Larkin, Kelsie Madden, Sophia Meehan, Anna Place, Riley Pruitt
Q-Z
Sydney Rausch, Felipe Rossi, Gustav Shubert, Gracie Shaffer, Kaleb Southern, Sierra Swanstrom, Kenyon Wagner, Collyn Watson, Cheyenne Watterson, Alexis Wike, Mady Wingert and Matthew Zander
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It's prom season in Central Illinois! Here's a look at prom courts for area high schools. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/blue-ridge-high-school-2023-graduates/article_778a425c-e071-11ed-8c24-534e9c252064.html | 2023-05-11T01:38:36 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/blue-ridge-high-school-2023-graduates/article_778a425c-e071-11ed-8c24-534e9c252064.html |
ALLEN, Texas — Four days after the deadly mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, a 6-year-old boy who was injured is "recovering well," according to his extended family.
William Cho was the only survivor from his immediate family.
Both of his parents, Kyu and Cindy, and his little brother, 3-year-old James, were killed while out shopping during an afternoon at the mall on Saturday, May 6.
William was injured and hospitalized.
According to a GoFundMe page set up by friends on behalf of the family, Kyu, Cindy, William and James Cho were at the mall to exchange clothes that William had just received for his birthday -- the last birthday he'd spend with his parents and brother.
The fundraising campaign has already reached nearly $1.8 million in donations.
On Wednesday, May 10, William's extended family released a statement to give an update on his condition and to thank everyone for their support.
"Our hearts are broken for our beloved family members who are no longer with us. We are deeply grateful and sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers. William is recovering well.
"All of our attention is now focused on ensuring William leads a happy, healthy life with his extended family who love him dearly. We ask that you respect and honor our family's privacy in the coming days and weeks so that we may mourn and honor our loved ones' legacies and lives."
Prestonwood Christian Academy shared earlier this week that William is a student at the school.
"We’re certainly heartbroken over the news of the shooting in Allen, Texas," Dr. Mike Goddard, the school's superintendent, said. "We’re very family oriented and we rely on God during times like this."
The other five victims who died have been identified and include sisters Daniela, 11, and Sofia, 8, Mendoza; Christian LaCour, 20; Aishwarya Thatikonda, 27; and Elio Cumana-Rivas, 32.
Six others remain hospitalized with various injuries from the shooting. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/william-cho-lost-parents-brother-allen-texas-mall-shooting-recovering/287-db10c208-6cd2-4367-9386-38ba55ab9d9e | 2023-05-11T01:39:56 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/william-cho-lost-parents-brother-allen-texas-mall-shooting-recovering/287-db10c208-6cd2-4367-9386-38ba55ab9d9e |
SCRANTON, Pa. — While it isn't out on store shelves just yet, advisers for the FDA voted unanimously in favor of a drug maker's request to sell its once-a-day birth control pill over the counter.
"I am on birth control, and it's a hassle to get, so it's really exciting. That it'll be offered over the counter quick and easy," said Madison Friscia, sophomore.
At Sheely's Drug Store, pharmacist, and owner Lori Hart says this could benefit many women who right now need a prescription from a doctor to obtain the drug.
"I think it's a very good thing for women that don't go to the doctor and can't afford to go to the doctor. They'll be able to get this over-the-counter without a prescription," Hart said.
While the panel is only recommending this change, a final vote from The FDA could come sometime this summer.
Newswatch 16 spoke with college students who say an over-the-counter pill could change the stigma around birth control.
"People have more of an opportunity to do what's best for them, and by having different options, they can do what's best for their health and be able to live their own lives and not be have to worry about what their parents say and be worried about getting judged and things like that," said Aimee Mockler, junior.
"One of the most important stigma is that women are constantly dealing with is the main reason women are prescribed the birth control pill is because they are sexually active when really birth control is something that helps with migraines, acne and prevents and helps menstrual cycles," added Samantha Burton, senior.
A 2016 survey by the National College Health Association found that 55 percent of college women used a method of contraception; it found that a majority of them use the pill for birth control.
Want to see what Newswatch 16's newscast was like in 1976? Head on over to WNEP's YouTube. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/pharmacy-college-students-weigh-in-on-over-the-counter-birth-control-possibility-sheelys-drug-store-wnep/523-5550de3c-bba9-485c-96cb-10ac3da9fc06 | 2023-05-11T01:44:41 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/pharmacy-college-students-weigh-in-on-over-the-counter-birth-control-possibility-sheelys-drug-store-wnep/523-5550de3c-bba9-485c-96cb-10ac3da9fc06 |
BOISE, Idaho — The City of Boise and Ada County announced a partnership website, called "Float the Boise" with interactive map that will help people know when the river is safe to float, if there are hazards and information on locations.
"While current river conditions remain unsafe, these new tools allow us to act quickly and share updated information with the public during the float season," Boise Fire Department Division Chief Paul Roberts said. "Arming people with the safety tips and knowledge they need to stay safe will improve outcomes and create a better atmosphere for everyone once they can get on the water, including our first responders."
The website is a "multi-agency initiative" to help people safety float the river and combines the Boise Fire Department, Boise Parks and Recreation and Ada County Parks & Waterways, according to a press release.
It will also include current river conditions, safety checklists, details on parking and tube and raft rentals.
"Whether you're a first-time floater or an experienced boater, the new Float the Boise website is an essential resource to help prepare for your trip," Ada County Parks & Waterways Director Scott Koberg said. "The safety checklist along with the real-time river flows and weather forecasts provided on the current conditions page will really help all floaters plan ahead."
For more information people can go to floattheboise.org, or visit the Facebook or Instagram pages.
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FDLE still reviewing alleged attempts to influence Sarasota officials on development
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has reopened an inquiry into contacts between the developers of a downtown Sarasota high-rise condo and public officials who would vote on the controversial project.
The decision to reopen the investigation came less than a day after FDLE notified Sarasota authorities that its investigators found "no evidence of a crime" involving contact between the development group for One Park Sarasota and a city planning board member and city commissioner.
The decision means the FDLE inquiry into the $500 million One Park Sarasota project in The Quay waterfront development will continue, as both the development group and organized opposition from the condo board of the neighboring Ritz-Carlton Residences cast accusations of "improper influence" and "collusion" in one of the most contested development projects in Sarasota in recent memory.
Previous coverage:Sarasota condo on hold as police investigate report of job offer to planning board member
More:One Park investor denies job offer to Sarasota Planning Board member now under scrutiny
More:Sarasota Planning Board member says meeting with developer 'misrepresented' as FDLE probes
FDLE officials wrote a letter Tuesday to the city's police chief saying its investigators had not found evidence of a crime after looking into contact between the development group and a Sarasota city planning board member and a donation from a partner in the development group to a private foundation created by a city commissioner.
An FDLE spokesperson then confirmed Wednesday that new information led to the agency reopening the investigation.
A law firm representing neighboring residents challenging One Park's development application to the city forwarded several allegations of improper influence surrounding One Park contacts with the public officials who would ultimately determine the fate of the condo project.
The nature of development changes requested by the One Park require support from four of the five city commissioners.
The allegations questioned the timing of donations to a foundation created by Commissioner Erik Arroyo, coming days after Sarasota officials had determined the One Park development would need to go before the city's Planning Board and the City Commission for approval. Previously, city officials had indicated the development would only need to be reviewed by the city staff.
"During the process, several apparent attempts by members of the One Park Development team to improperly influence city officials involved in the development approval process have come to light," according to a three-page narrative attached to an email sent last month to an assistant state attorney by Bentley Goodrich Kison attorney Ashley Gaillard, .
That email was forwarded to Sarasota Police.
The documents were sent shortly before Deputy City Attorney Michael Connolly canceled all future public hearings for One Park at a Sarasota Planning Board meeting on April 12, when he announced Sarasota Police had opened a "criminal investigation" into the meeting between Jim Bridges, a minority partner in the One Park development, and Sarasota architect Michael Halflants, a member of the Sarasota Planning Board, which advises the City Commission on development decision. That police investigation was turned over to FDLE after that meeting.
Halflants had sought advice from Connolly regarding the meeting with Bridges that included discussion of the possibility that Bridges could hire Halflants for an unrelated project.
The meeting occurred while One Park's development application was still pending before the Planning Board. Halflants had been critical of the One Park project during a February meeting.
One Park Sarasota, developed by New York-based Property Markets Group, is a planned 18-story, luxury condo building on the Sarasota bayfront that has attracted controversy as it sought to combine two blocks by building over Quay Commons, the main road in the development.
The condo board for the Ritz-Carlton Residences, a completed 18-story luxury tower, has opposed the project, hiring two law firms to challenge the development's approval, Bentley Goodrich Kison and the law office of Robert K. Lincoln.
The Bentley firm sent a three-page memo with additional documentation to Assistant State Attorney Andrew van Sickle on April 11 highlighting the Arroyo-created nonprofit called the Sarasota City Foundation that hosted an event called the Mayor’s Ball.
The document noted a $10,000 donation that the Bentley attorney said came from the Sarasota-headquartered company MoneyShow, a financial education company founded by Kim Githler, a One Park Sarasota minority partner.
The law firm's document also alleges that a $1 million donation to The Bay Park shows the development group was seeking special treatment in its application, noting a comment from MoneyShow President Aaron West to city commissioners in November.
"Upon completion of the building, some of you may know that we will be donating a million dollars to The Bay," West said in November to the City Commission. "So, that's a tremendous investment in Sarasota and our community. And we would just encourage you all to allow us to keep our DRC (Development Review Committee) dates and go through the process as we had planned."
Githler said there was nothing improper with the $10,000 donation to the Sarasota City Foundation, pointing to her long history of philanthropic donations to numerous Sarasota causes.
"I was told the Mayor's Ball was to pay water bills and electric bills and it was to pay for people that are needy and need a place to stay," she said. "I did attend and I did donate."
What is the Sarasota City Foundation, and what was the Mayor’s Ball?
The nonprofit Sarasota City Foundation was created by Arroyo and a few other local residents to “bridge the gap between public and private resources to meet the immediate needs of the Sarasota Community,” according to its website.
Arroyo said he and other founders knew the city didn’t have money for some of the infrastructure projects the community needed. Some examples of projects that the foundation could fund are a public awareness campaign about homelessness and a competition where local college students come up with ideas for how to enhance the city, the city commissioner said.
The Sarasota City Foundation isn’t the only nonprofit in the Sarasota area to provide the public sector with financial support. Arroyo mentioned the Sarasota Police Foundation, which gives money to the police department.
On Oct. 15, 2022, the City Foundation held a fundraiser called the Mayor’s Ball. (Arroyo was the city’s ceremonial mayor at the time of the event.) Tickets were $200 a person, and the event included a silent auction for trips to destinations like Ireland and Tuscany, according to the foundation’s website.
A photo gallery in a Sarasota Observer article shows that several prominent community members attended, including Githler and businessman Jeff Koffman.
Arroyo said the foundation has paid for most expenses related to the event, but it hasn’t spent the rest of the money it raised, which was over $60,000. He said he would like a committee or board to decide which projects will get foundation funding.
MoneyShow’s donation
On Oct. 13, Aaron West, the president of MoneyShow, sent an email to one of the Mayor's Ball organizers saying that some of MoneyShow’s partners wanted to donate to the ball.
That email came three days after the city of Sarasota’s development services general manager sent a letter to one of One Park’s attorneys saying their proposal would need to come before the City Commission for approval.
Githler said did not know of the change in who would be approving the project because the majority partner — Property Markets Group — is taking the lead on the development application.
MoneyShow donated $10,000 to Sarasota City Foundation in November, Arroyo said. He said he doesn’t see the donation as a conflict of interest and noted the foundation isn’t his own. He said he represents a group of people who wanted to start a foundation, and he added that he doesn’t benefit from the nonprofit or get paid by it.
Arroyo said the donation isn’t going to affect the decision he makes on One Park as a commissioner.
“The case is going to be decided on its merits, not on an underhanded pressure campaign, which this is shaping up to be,” he said.
Arroyo said he has connections to people on both sides of the One Park disagreement, including to individuals on the Ritz-Carlton Residences' condo board.
“Until this comes to the commission, I’m not getting dragged into debates between multi-millionaires arguing about whose building is bigger,” he said. “It’s unfortunate that some individuals would resort to scrutinizing a nonprofit that exists for the benefit of the general public, for an attempt at getting headlines.”
The Sarasota City Foundation received other large donations in the months following the Mayor’s Ball, including $10,000 from Lido Beach Resort, $10,000 from Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach and $10,000 from Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lido Beach at The Beach, Arroyo said.
Githler noted her company donated $100,000 last year to charities and that she personally helped raise money for 40 Carrots Family Foundation and the Moffitt Cancer Center.
"It's what I do in this town," she said. "I have been doing it for years. My mother and I are big philanthropists."
She called it "disgusting" that her donation to a charity created by Arroyo has been used to keep One Park from being developed.
Githler said she's also reviewed 155 emails about One Park's development application from Robert Lincoln, one of the Sarasota lawyers hired to represent the Ritz condo board, that she has obtained in her own public records request.
She said 26 emails from Lincoln to the city's attorneys show "collusion" to prevent the One Park project from being developed.
She also noted the project already has $320 million in sold units and the development group will buy the land for the planned development even if the city denies the current configuration of the proposed building. She points to development rights on the property that would allow far greater density.
Morgan Bentley, another lawyer hired by the Ritz-Carlton Residences, denies any collusion in their efforts to make sure that One Park follows the land development regulations in place in Sarasota.
Attorneys from both sides communicate frequently with city officials, Bentley said, responding to Githler's comments on the volume of emails she obtained. He noted the lengthy window from when One Park first submitted to the city in the fall of 2021, saying that it's not surprising that many emails have been generated, given the complicated development project.
He pushed back against the claim that his law firm or that Lincoln's acted improperly by forwarding their concerns to investigators.
"That kind of stuff doesn't happen in Sarasota," Bentley said. "You better believe we were looking into it. It was outrageous and really disheartening."
City attorney weighs in on the Sarasota City Foundation
Sarasota’s city attorney, Robert Fournier, said he doesn’t have enough information on the Sarasota City Foundation to draw a conclusion on the matter. He said he’s not in a position to be the final decisionmaker on whether MoneyShow’s donation is appropriate.
“It has to be clear that whatever donations were given were not given with the expectation of anything in exchange, but on the part of any elected official, really,” Fournier said.
Florida ethics laws say that an elected official can’t accept anything of value to them – like a gift or favor – based on an understanding that it will influence a vote or action they take.
He said that if Arroyo had consulted him before accepting the donation, he would have advised him to turn away donations from anyone who has applications pending before the city. He said that these individuals can always donate to the foundation after the pending matters have been resolved. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/05/10/one-park-sarasota-still-being-probed-amid-claims-of-improper-influence/70196166007/ | 2023-05-11T01:50:18 | 1 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2023/05/10/one-park-sarasota-still-being-probed-amid-claims-of-improper-influence/70196166007/ |
NORCROSS, Ga. — An altercation led to a shooting in Norcross Wednesday, according to the police department.
Norcross Police said officers responded shortly before 4:45 p.m. When officers arrived they found a man who had been shot several times.
11Alive had a crew at the scene, who saw several patrol cars responding in the area of an In Town Suites Extended Stay along Jimmy Carter Boulevard.
"Upon further investigation, investigators were able to locate and apprehend a suspect, who is in custody at this time," Officer Jonathan Reyes said.
The City of Norcross posted on its Facebook page that the northbound lanes of Buford Highway, between Jimmy Carter Boulevard and North Norcross Tucker Road, are closed.
"Please seek an alternate route. The situation has been addressed, and there is no danger to the public at this time," Norcross officials wrote.
This is a developing story. Check back often for new information.
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DESOTO COUNTY — Investigators are working to figure out what caused a massive home fire in DeSoto County Monday morning.
All that remains of the wooden structure is the front porch steps, a dog house and a pile of debris.
The fire chief said the home on Northwest Wuthrich Avenue was full of flames just after midnight and the structure couldn’t be saved.
One man was seriously injured and his dog died in the fire.
“[The] gentleman was awoken based on noise. He smelled smoke, and there was a lot of fire,” said fire chief Chad Jorgensen.
Firefighters say flames shot 30 feet high, quickly destroying everything they touched.
The homeowner was determined to save his best friend.
“He attempted to rescue his dog and barely got himself out. But unfortunately he was injured severely in the process,” Jorgensen said.
Firefighters also tried to find the dog after the homeowner narrowly escaped. They, too, had no luck. Medics flew the victim to a hospital where he remains in serious condition.
“He’s fortunate when he woke up because, by his admission, the house was pretty much fully engulfed when he got out,” Jorgensen said. “Just going by what anecdotally we’re getting, the fire started in the kitchen. So when we arrived on the scene, the house was fully involved. It is made of lighter pine and if anyone’s familiar with lighter pine, it burns hot…really fast. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/inland-counties/2023/05/09/massive-fire-destroys-home-in-desoto-county/amp/ | 2023-05-11T01:54:14 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/inland-counties/2023/05/09/massive-fire-destroys-home-in-desoto-county/amp/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — You may have noticed some fire hydrants with black garbage bags over them while driving around in Fort Myers.
NBC2 asked the City of Fort Myers Fire Department if we should be worried.
Fire Chief McMillion said the department started doing this in late October 2022. It is to let the firefighters know there is something wrong with the hydrant and not to use it.
He said not to worry. Out of more than 5,000 hydrants in the city, only 85 are out of service.
“Some of the ones that may be bagged might be low priority. Meaning there is just a cap that doesn’t screw on properly,” said McMillion.
City of Fort Myers firefighters aren’t too concerned about the hydrants that are out of service because they have many others nearby.
When that fails, they have hoses on the trucks that stretch more than 800 feet.
“We have 500 to 750 gallons of water on our fire trucks and then we have four trucks going to the scene,” said McMillion.
Firefighters also have an app to help them find where working ones are. So they aren’t just relying on the bags to let them know they aren’t working.
Fire Chief McMillion said they hope to have all of the hydrants fixed in the next few months. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/10/whats-behind-the-black-garbage-bags-on-fort-myers-fire-hydrants/amp/ | 2023-05-11T01:54:20 | 0 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/10/whats-behind-the-black-garbage-bags-on-fort-myers-fire-hydrants/amp/ |
SAN ANTONIO — When people are exposed to extreme heat like during a south Texas summer, they can suffer from potentially deadly illnesses.
Now that we are beginning to enter the hottest months of the year, now the is the time start getting your body acclimated to the heat, because it doesn't happen instantly, and heat illnesses can sneak up on you very quickly.
"Heat exhaustion is kind of the 'I don't feel well' stage of being outside in the heat. So you get out there, you don't feel good. You start to feel maybe a little sweaty," said Dr. Romeo Fairley, who is an emergency medicine physician with University Health.
He says heat exhaustion is truly a medical emergency.
"If you have heat exhaustion, you really starting to thinking about getting some treatment as quick as possible, get inside, cooled off, start drinking water as quickly as possible," Dr. Fairley told us.
Some of the signs of heat exhaustion include a headache, nausea and dizziness, weakness, extreme thirst, and heavy sweating.
"Heat stroke is really if that continues and goes untreated, that's when you start to get confusion. You may pass out, you may have a seizure. This is really the 911 stage. And so you really want to get treatment at that time. Call 911, get you to a hospital as quickly as possible," Dr. Fairley added.
So what do you do if you think someone is suffering from a heat illness?
"If they're able to drink fluids, give them some cold fluids, start working on cooling them off. If they have a bunch of layers of clothes on, help them get some of those clothes off down to just a bare t-shirt, whatever they can do," Dr. Fairley said.
Dr. Fairley also says you can douse them in cold water or get them into the shade, but if they show any signs of confusion, calling 911 is a must.
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TEXAS, USA — The latest version of Senate Bill 12, known as a committee substitute bill, removes any specific mention of drag shows.
Instead, it bans a sexually oriented performance in front of someone under 18 that includes “a male performer exhibiting as a female, or a female performer exhibiting as a male” and that is “appealing to the prurient interest in sex.”
Violators could face up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
“Children are sufficiently protected from being sexualized without this reference to drag shows,” said Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano).
State lawmakers serving on the House State Affairs Committee heard more than two hours of testimony Wednesday morning before temporarily adjourning so that the full Texas House could meet. Their plan was to resume testimony once the House adjourns for the day.
“We need to make sure that no child is subjected to sexually explicit performances, and I think this bill is a great start,” supporter Jonathan Covey told committee members.
Ray Purser from the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce told lawmakers that bans on drag shows are bad for businesses.
“They host drag bingos,” Purser told KHOU in an interview following his testimony. “They host Sunday brunches, and it isn’t just LGBT establishments. These are mainstream establishments that are now beginning to see that this is a popular art form.”
Purser also told KHOU while his chamber is “encouraged” to see the language about drag performances removed from the bill, they are still evaluating its possible impact.
“My feeling is that the language is still vague, and there are already laws in place that protect children from these types of sexually oriented performances,” said Purser.
SB 12 is one of 141 bills filed this session labeled “bad” by LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Texas.
"I cannot adequately express to you what 140 bills that attack your community feel like," said Ricardo Martinez, CEO of Equality Texas, during a press conference the prior week.
The Texas Senate already approved SB 12. If it advances out of the House State Affairs Committee and is later approved by the full House, Governor Greg Abbott could sign it into law. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/drag-show-ban-texas/285-7c20b7ce-03d1-4a8e-b7ae-d6ccb43444b3 | 2023-05-11T02:05:26 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/texas/drag-show-ban-texas/285-7c20b7ce-03d1-4a8e-b7ae-d6ccb43444b3 |
ALLEN, Texas — Four days after the deadly mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, a 6-year-old boy who was injured is "recovering well," according to his extended family.
William Cho was the only survivor from his immediate family.
Both of his parents, Kyu and Cindy, and his little brother, 3-year-old James, were killed while out shopping during an afternoon at the mall on Saturday, May 6.
William was injured and hospitalized.
According to a GoFundMe page set up by friends on behalf of the family, Kyu, Cindy, William and James Cho were at the mall to exchange clothes that William had just received for his birthday -- the last birthday he'd spend with his parents and brother.
The fundraising campaign has already reached nearly $1.8 million in donations.
On Wednesday, May 10, William's extended family released a statement to give an update on his condition and to thank everyone for their support.
"Our hearts are broken for our beloved family members who are no longer with us. We are deeply grateful and sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers. William is recovering well.
"All of our attention is now focused on ensuring William leads a happy, healthy life with his extended family who love him dearly. We ask that you respect and honor our family's privacy in the coming days and weeks so that we may mourn and honor our loved ones' legacies and lives."
Prestonwood Christian Academy shared earlier this week that William is a student at the school.
"We’re certainly heartbroken over the news of the shooting in Allen, Texas," Dr. Mike Goddard, the school's superintendent, said. "We’re very family oriented and we rely on God during times like this."
The other five victims who died have been identified and include sisters Daniela, 11, and Sofia, 8, Mendoza; Christian LaCour, 20; Aishwarya Thatikonda, 27; and Elio Cumana-Rivas, 32.
Six others remain hospitalized with various injuries from the shooting. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/william-cho-lost-parents-brother-allen-texas-mall-shooting-recovering/287-db10c208-6cd2-4367-9386-38ba55ab9d9e | 2023-05-11T02:05:33 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/william-cho-lost-parents-brother-allen-texas-mall-shooting-recovering/287-db10c208-6cd2-4367-9386-38ba55ab9d9e |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Kids in Harrisburg were joined by a special guest during this week's Hope in Handball event.
Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams joined kids from around the community to give handball a try.
The event at the East Shore YMCA is part of a mentorship program for at-risk kids in the community. The ultimate goal is to create long-lasting friendships while teaching valuable life lessons.
"Kids in our community have an outlet, a recreational place that they can vent [in]," said Chelstan Anderson II, the executive director of the East Shore YMCA.
"It's all about a good time, play[ing] with your friends and being together, have[ing] fun," said player Nicholaus Rodriguez-Underwood.
The program also hosts occasional tournaments for members of the community to attend. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-mayor-joins-kids-friendly-game-handball/521-917241fd-843b-42d3-bdd0-aca040c2063e | 2023-05-11T02:05:46 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-mayor-joins-kids-friendly-game-handball/521-917241fd-843b-42d3-bdd0-aca040c2063e |
Recall Shasta Supervisor Crye supporters aim to start collecting signatures on Tuesday
Supporters who want to recall Shasta County District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye hope to start gathering signatures from registered voters next week.
Jeff Gorder, spokesman for the Committee to Recall Kevin Crye, said they filed the petition to recall on May 3.
“Hopefully it’s going to be May 16,” Gorder said when asked when the canvassing for signatures will start.
The required 10-day review period of the petition by county elections officials expires May 15, Assistant Registrar of Voters Joanna Francescut said.
Should the petition be approved, recall supporters will need to collect the signatures of at least 20% of the registered voters in District 1, or 4,151 signatures. They would have 120 days to do it, Francescut said.
Gorder said the goal will be to collect around 6,000 signatures within 40 days so they can get the recall on the Nov. 7, 2023, ballot.
“In general, we view it that we need to get at least 50% more than what you need to make sure we got plenty of cushion,” said Gorder, who retired in 2018 as Shasta County Public Defender.
The recall attempt marks the second time in two years that a group has attempted to recall a sitting supervisor.
In the first case, District 2 Supervisor Leonard Moty was successfully recalled in February 2022. Tim Garman was selected by voters to replace the longtime supervisor and retired city of Redding police chief.
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This time, however, should Crye be recalled, it will not be the voters who pick his replacement. A new state law that went into effect in January gives the governor’s office the job of selecting his temporary replacement.
An election to fill the remaining two years of Crye’s term would happen either March 5, 2024, or Nov. 5, 2024, Francescut said.
“It’s possible, if they thread that needle timing-wise,” she said of getting an election on the March 5 ballot. “It’s going to be tough, though. For example, we would have to have everything done and (the recall) certified prior to Dec. 8, (2023).”
Crye is calling the attempt to recall him just four months after he took office an effort by a small group of far-left liberals because of a difference of opinion.
“Let’s be clear, these would-be recallers are knowingly working to recall me so that (Gov.) Gavin Newsom can select his own extreme leftist Shasta County Supervisor. I am a proud conservative, husband and father. You will not defeat Shasta County,” Crye stated in part on his reply notice he filed with the elections office.
Gorder said the recall is a non-partisan effort backed by Democrats, Republicans and independents.
Voter statistics show that Republicans dominate District 1. There are 9,073 registered Republicans compared to 5,382 Democrats. No-Party Preference is third with 4,306 registered voters.
“Just because you don’t have an ‘R’ associated with your name, that doesn’t mean you can’t be a conservative,” said recall committee secretary Tim Hill, who was a Republican before he left the party in the early 2000s.
Gorder said they are attempting to recall Crye based on his actions, not a difference of opinion.
For example, Crye’s decision to join Supervisors Patrick Jones and Chris Kelstrom to terminate Shasta County’s contract with Dominion Voting Systems and develop a process to hand count all votes was reckless and to date has cost Shasta County more than $1.5 million, recall supporters say.
Hill noted that Crye on April 25 voted no to adding seven more county employees to help with a hand count. Crye said he needed more time to research the numbers that were presented to him.
“He voted to go on this crazy journey of gambling the ability to vote for his vanity project,” Hill said.
“He was the only one to vote against staffing it,” he added.
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Spider-Man’s mask was too big. His gloves were too large. But Peyton James didn’t seem to mind in the old photograph. Not much taller than one of Santa’s elves, the little web slinger stood ready for battle with his web shooters at the ready.
Peyton had always been smaller than the other kids. He weighed only 2 pounds when he was born two months early in June 2001 in Houston. But what he lacked in size, he made up with enthusiasm when he entered kindergarten. He learned to read before many of his peers. He loved to read and would often beg his parents to take him to the library for story time.
The bullying began in second grade. The kids made fun of his size, his red hair, his teeth. His parents sought help from school administrators and teachers, but the bullying continued into the third grade, the fourth grade, the fifth and sixth grades.
In the seventh grade, Peyton had a particularly bad day at school in October 2014. He came home, went into his bedroom and hanged himself. He was only 13 years old.
Peyton’s family shares his story on their website for the Peyton Heart Project, a nonprofit his father, David James, created a year after his son’s death. It’s just one of nearly 500 stories of Texans between the ages of 10 and 24 who died by suicide in 2014, and 107 of those happened in North Texas, according to Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas.
The Suicide & Crisis Center reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death for that age group in Texas. Through his son’s namesake nonprofit, David James seeks to raise awareness and end the stigma of mental health issues.
“Losing a child sucks, and it doesn't matter how you lost them,” James wrote in a May 2022 post on his site Products4Peyton. “There is no scale or ranking as to the level of grief based upon how they died. There are so many things that suck about it that listing them would take too long. Everything from holidays, to missed milestones, to those little triggers that may only apply to you all suck.
"Even worse, twice a year, those left behind suffer from the two worst gut punches: birthdays and angelverseries.”
On Saturday, May 20, James will be sharing Peyton’s story as the keynote speaker at an annual candlelight vigil for families and friends who have lost loved ones to suicide. Hosted by the Denton County LOSS Team, the event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Park in Flower Mound.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
“The vigil is supposed to give people a sense of community,” said Jorden Clifton, the LOSS Team coordinator. “When you lose someone to suicide, you think you’re alone and isolate yourself. My goal is to let them know that they are not alone.”
An acronym for Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors, the LOSS Team has been offering this sense of community to Denton County families impacted by a suicide for several years. Clifton estimates that they’ve helped more than 500 families, also known as loss survivors, by offering free resources and support.
Frank Campbell created the LOSS Team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1999 after spending years treating people who had been traumatized by a loved one’s suicide. A LOSS Team consists of mental health professionals and seasoned and trained suicide survivors who go out to the scene of the suicide. Their goal is to prevent suicides in families that have already experienced one.
LOSS is based on a nationally recognized postvention effort, Clifton said. Postvention — intervention after a suicide — is important, given that evidence shows after a suicide death, surviving family, friends and colleagues could be at risk for suicide, according to Suicide Postvention in the Department of Defense, a 2015 study published by the National Library of Medicine.
In 2021, the local LOSS Team hosted the fifth annual candlelight vigil at the Denton County MHMR Center off Scripture Street in Denton. Speakers from several organizations attended, including the crisis response team from the Denton Police Department and Touched by Suicide, a support group that meets in Denton, Flower Mound and Oak Point.
Electronic candles were lit at the vigil, and loss survivors shared their stories.
“The biggest value to me is to give hope to families and loved ones,” MHMR Executive Director Pam Gutierrez told the Record-Chronicle in 2021. “These individuals can feel hopeless. … When you come out here and hear these people like you, you don’t feel that.”
The May 20 event won't take place at the MHMR building. Instead, the LOSS Team decided to hold it at Heritage Park in Flower Mound since it’s quiet and accessible, in the middle of the county, Clifton said.
Several vendors will be on hand, including Denton County MHMR and Carson's Village, which Clifton said helps families with funeral planning after a suicide death.
“As you can imagine, parents don’t know how to go about that process,” Clifton said.
Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency can call Denton County MHMR’s crisis hotline at 1-800-762-0157. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or by chatting online at 988Lifeline.org.
Texas Health and Human Services has information about suicide prevention online.
If you’ve been affected by a suicide death, call the Denton County LOSS Team at 940-205-6706.
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Idaho’s farmers are trying to catch up.
Planting in the Gem State is still behind schedule due to a cool, wet spring, according to the latest USDA’s Crop Progress and Condition Report. But warmer weather has arrived, allowing farmers in eastern Idaho to get into the fields, which up until a couple of weeks ago were too wet.
Daytime highs last week reached into the 80s for several days but fell to near-freezing temperatures overnight, the report said.
"We are about two weeks behind," said Larry Hollifield, who grows a variety of crops near Hansen. He had grown accustomed to getting out into the fields at the end of March but had to wait until the first couple of weeks of April this year.
Planting rates and crops that have emerged are still mostly below average in the state.
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When conditions became ripe for planting, "you try to push harder and do your best to catch up," Hollifield said, "and it looks like guys have made up some of that distance."
Sixty-three percent of spring wheat had been planted as of Friday, compared with 70% last year and a five-year average of 81%, with similar numbers for barley.
Fifty-four percent of the state’s potatoes had been planted, compared with 64% last year and a five-year average of 60%.
Sugar beet planting is above average, with 95% of the planting complete, compared with a 92% five-year average. Twenty-three percent of plants have emerged, compared with a 41% average.
There is still room for catchup in dry edible bean planting, with 16% planted compared with 27% completed at this time last year.
Forty percent of the winter wheat was reported in good condition, with 49% in fair condition.
Soil moisture is good throughout Idaho, with 84% of growers surveyed saying there was adequate moisture and only 3% saying they were short. Thirteen percent reported a surplus of moisture.
Alfalfa shows strong growth, and pasture growth made significant gains last week, the report said. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/planting-remains-behind-schedule/article_3e056c82-ef7b-11ed-990a-8b020f1ffc50.html | 2023-05-11T02:22:03 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/planting-remains-behind-schedule/article_3e056c82-ef7b-11ed-990a-8b020f1ffc50.html |
Residents have the chance to engage with officers from the Twin Falls Police Department on Friday during Coffee with a Cop.
The event, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Taylor Building on the College of Southern Idaho campus, gives the public a chance to talk to law officers in a neutral location to discuss issues that matter to them, and learn more about the department’s work in Twin Falls’ neighborhoods.
The Twin Falls Police Department has held the events since 2015. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/tfpd-coffee-with-a-cop-set-for-friday/article_9368cc10-ef84-11ed-be96-cfb341018d06.html | 2023-05-11T02:22:09 | 1 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/tfpd-coffee-with-a-cop-set-for-friday/article_9368cc10-ef84-11ed-be96-cfb341018d06.html |
Donald Broussard, 83, of Buhl died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at a care facility in Buhl. Arrangements are under the care of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Janice Marie Klimes, 74, of Kimberly died Thursday, May 4, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Ray Franklin Nelson II, of Nampa died Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa.
Joe J. Baxter, 46, of Buhl died Monday, May 8, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Farmer Funeral Chapel, Buhl.
Gloria Lee Dirks, 93, of Twin Falls died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Canyons Retirement Community in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_e3703b4a-ef51-11ed-a805-9f80f9bf8f5a.html | 2023-05-11T02:26:24 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_e3703b4a-ef51-11ed-a805-9f80f9bf8f5a.html |
Knoxville police officers disciplined after chief sharply criticizes their arrest of Lisa Edwards
Three of the four Knoxville police officers involved in the arrest of 60-year-old Lisa Edwards, who collapsed in police custody and later died, have been disciplined.
- Sgt. Brandon Wardlaw, the first to arrive at the hospital, was demoted to officer.
- Officer Timothy Distasio, who was driving Edwards to jail when she lost consciousness, was suspended without pay for 10 days.
- Officer Adam Barnett was suspended without pay for four days.
Transportation officer Danny Dugan did not violate any departmental policies, according to a Knoxville Police Department report.
After the arrest, all four were placed on paid suspension. None will lose their jobs.
Edwards was arrested Feb. 5 outside Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center just after she was discharged. Police videos show she begged for medical help, was left on a sidewalk and later slumped over in the back of a squad car while the officer stopped to help a driver who was pulled over on the side of the road.
The Knoxville Police Department's internal affairs investigation report was released a little more than three months after Edwards' death, which drew widespread outrage over the way police treated her.
What does the Internal Affairs report say?
The nearly 900-page report examined the actions of the police officers who responded that morning. It found Edwards told police many times about her medical concerns but officers inadequately addressed or outright ignored them.
Wardlaw, the report said, never changed his decision to take Edwards to jail and failed to look into why her statements differed from those of the hospital security guards. None of the officers made any attempt to get a medical opinion on Edwards' health.
The "words, actions and inactions" of Wardlaw, Distasio and Barnett showed "an utter disregard for the respect of human life," the report concluded. "Ms. Edwards was entrusted to the custody, care and control of the KPD ... and, once seized, her life literally rested in their hands."
- Distasio committed seven violations: unbecoming conduct, neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, treatment of prisoners, courtesy, prisoner transportation (seat belt), unconscious persons
- Wardlaw committed six violations of department policy: unbecoming conduct, neglect of duty, unsatisfactory performance, treatment of prisoners, courtesy and prisoner transportation (seat belt)
- Barnett committed four violations: unbecoming conduct, unsatisfactory performance, treatment of prisoners and courtesy
Knoxville Police Chief Paul Noel, who said he was "disturbed and embarrassed" when he watched the videos, explained why the disciplinary actions were taken and why the supervisor received the harshest penalty.
"Our response and subsequent actions followed a larger systemic failure," Noel said. "Ms. Edwards was at minimum failed by the hospital system and hospital security before we even arrived. We did not help that situation by the way our officers chose to treat Ms. Edwards."
Noel stressed his officers' actions did not contribute to Ms. Edwards’ death, pointing to the autopsy report.
But, he added, "The way we spoke to and treated Ms. Edwards was completely unacceptable, and exposed that we have a problem as an organization with how we talk to people. This situation also represented a failure of supervision. Supervisors are held to a higher standard and are there to ensure that the employees under their command are making decisions in the best interest of those we serve and the department.”
What led to Lisa Edwards' death
Edwards had been a longtime resident of Knoxville, but in 2018 she moved to Rhode Island to be closer to her sons and grandchildren.
Edwards initially lived with family but had a stroke in August 2019 and moved into a nursing home. Eventually, Edwards decided to move back to Knoxville, where she was going to live with a friend.
Soon after Edwards arrived at the Knoxville airport on Feb. 4, she was taken to Blount Memorial Hospital for abdominal pain. She was discharged but went to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, where she was evaluated and discharged the next morning.
Edwards was arrested after hospital security staff called police to tell them she refused to leave. Body cam footage showed the first KPD officer arrived just before 8 a.m., about an hour after Edwards was discharged. Edwards told the officer she had a stroke and couldn’t walk, but his response was that the hospital wanted her gone and he was taking her to jail.
A jail van was called and officers and the driver physically struggled for 30 minutes to get Edwards into the side compartment, leaving her slumped on the sidewalk.
Edwards repeatedly said she couldn't breathe or stand, but officers and security staff told her she was fine. The police eventually decided to take her in a regular police cruiser. Officers struggled to place her in the back seat and never succeeded in getting her into a fully upright position.
At the beginning of the drive, Edwards was gasping and wheezing before she slumped back. Within 10 minutes, she slipped out of sight and could not be heard on the cruiser camera. The officer drove another 3 minutes before he stopped to help another driver. When he returned to the vehicle, he found Edwards unconscious.
What happened after Edwards' death?
The Knox County District Attorney's Office said Edwards died of a stroke and that none of the officers who handled her arrest would face criminal charges. The office cited a medical examiner's report that said “at no time did law enforcement interaction cause or contribute to Ms. Edwards’ death.”
The hospital in April released a statement that found the medical treatment and hospital discharge were "clinically appropriate."
The hospital also conducted an in-depth review of its security procedures and policies and evaluated its security services contract, the release said.
"Several officers involved are no longer working at any Covenant Health facility," the release said. "In addition, we are implementing empathy training for security officers serving on behalf of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Covenant Health."
People posted hundreds of critical Facebook comments about the officers' conduct, and many community members gathered Feb. 27 to hold a vigil in her honor.
Edwards' family hired Devon Jacob, a high-profile civil rights attorney who is an expert in lawsuits over in-custody deaths. Jacob did not answer an emailed request for comments on the report.
Liz Kellar is a public safety reporter. Email lkellar@knoxnews.com. Twitter @LizKellar.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A mother duck was able to waddle home with all her ducklings Wednesday evening after a group of Kingsport firefighters was called out to a rescue mission.
A release from the Kingsport Fire Department (KFD) said its Engine 2 crew responded to Nall Street where they found a frantic mother duck peering down at her babies, which had all fallen into a drain.
Capt. Jerry Reed Engineer, James Cruthers, and firefighter Evan Luther were able to test the air inside, open the drain, crawl in and retrieve the 11 ducklings from underground.
The relieved mom and her 11 ducklings were seen waddling away after the rescue. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/11-ducklings-safely-rescued-from-drain-thanks-to-kingsport-firefighters/ | 2023-05-11T02:39:57 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/11-ducklings-safely-rescued-from-drain-thanks-to-kingsport-firefighters/ |
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two people were killed and a child was seriously injured in a crash Wednesday night near Roan Mountain, according to Sheriff Mike Fraley.
The crash happened on U.S. Highway 19E near the Whiteway Grill and Ripshin Mountain Road.
Fraley said an injured 10-year-old from a second vehicle was flown to Johnson City Medical Center.
The highway is currently closed in both directions. Traffic is being diverted onto Old Railroad Grade Road.
This is a developing story and updates will be provided as they become available. News Channel 11 has a crew on the way to the scene. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/2-killed-in-crash-on-19e-near-roan-mountain/ | 2023-05-11T02:40:03 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/2-killed-in-crash-on-19e-near-roan-mountain/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — One year after a large fire tore through an adult care facility in Southeast Portland, residents got a chance to reunite with the firefighters who helped save their lives.
In the early morning hours of May 11, 2022, an electrical fire broke out in one of the buildings at iHome Care and Dialysis — known at the time as Hope N Care — where many of the residents are wheelchair-bound and have a hard time getting around.
Firefighters who arrived at the scene knew it wasn't going to be just any normal fire.
"All mobility-impaired, we had 24 firefighters and we had 24 to get out, and we had help from staff," said Lt. Ty Callicotte, who was one of the first on scene that morning.
The crews had help that morning from Timothy Spencer, a manager who lives in another building on the property.
"I live upstairs from the building behind us, and I got the call around 1:05 in the morning and when I got into the building it was completely filled with smoke," Spencer said.
After getting the call, Spencer said he immediately ran over and heard people screaming, and he jumped right into action and started working to get residents out of the building.
"That's just a shell of the place, the jewels were the people inside and they got everybody out," said Gordon Furthan, one of the people rescued that morning.
The fire caused $2 million in damages and left a section of the facility heavily burned out, but after a year of reconstruction, the section is just a couple months away from reopening.
A year after the fire that caused two million dollars in damages, the section of the facility is now just a couple of months away from opening again.
Lt. Callicotte said this kind of fire often ends in tragedy, but in this case, every person was rescued. All 24 residents got out safely, and nobody was injured.
"A fire like this happens... one or two times a year across the country, and the ones that happen aren’t a positive outcome like this," he said.
Spencer, who was first on scene that morning, said he felt that it was like rescuing his mom or dad, and he would do it all over again at the drop of a hat. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/rescue-crews-reflect-saving-two-dozen-fire/283-9780c70b-e9c2-49b6-ba04-6ba64abd100d | 2023-05-11T02:41:04 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/rescue-crews-reflect-saving-two-dozen-fire/283-9780c70b-e9c2-49b6-ba04-6ba64abd100d |
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas — It is a policy that has gained a lot more recognition in the past couple of years.
Title 42 will be expiring Thursday. It was part of a law that allowed migration to be curbed in the name of public health.
Naturally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Title 42 was used to send migrants away from the southern border, after the CDC ordered migration to be limited to stop the spread of COVID-19.
"Title 42 was implemented to prevent countries that had some sort of communicable disease from having people come into our country," said Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson.
With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted worldwide, Title 42 is set to expire alongside them.
An influx of migrants is now expected to hit the southern border. Each migrant is also ready be thoroughly processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine their legal status.
However, Dodson was concerned that, with more migrants being interviewed and processed by Border Patrol agents, it would take agents away from the front lines.
"You know, they're going to have a lot of paperwork, and it's going to take a lot of administrative people," said Dodson. "When you get that many people coming on, it's gonna take a lot of men and women that are working, the Border Patrol and the ICE agents, off the front lines and doing paperwork."
While Brewer County is no stranger to migrants, there is only so much Dodson and his staff can do about migrants, even when Title 42 was in place.
"It’s not gonna change what we’re doing on the state level," said Dodson. "We can only do what we can do, catching the smugglers. Because it’s like I said, we have no jurisdiction over immigrants."
New policies and procedures may help increase the amount of legal migrants coming into the country, but there will still be criminals and smugglers looking to exploit shortcuts and loopholes.
“There’s always going to be human smuggling," said Dodson. "Wherever there’s money that can be made, they’re going to make it. That’s not going to stop, that part, because you’re going to have criminal aliens that are going to be trying to come across, because they’re not going to come across a point of entry.” | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/title-42-west-texas/513-b98ee83f-18c1-424f-aec4-7c253efa49a9 | 2023-05-11T02:44:22 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/title-42-west-texas/513-b98ee83f-18c1-424f-aec4-7c253efa49a9 |
A 20-year-old Tennessee man has been sentenced to a year in jail for a 2021 road rage incident in southeast Lincoln that ended with a 68-year-old shot twice.
Tyler Foster had sought probation on the third-degree assault charge.
Lancaster County District Judge Jodi Nelson instead gave him the max she could: a year in jail.
With credit for good time, he will have to serve roughly six months.
A week after his jury trial on two felonies (first-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony) ended in a mistrial in December, Foster pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor as part of a plea agreement at the request of Michael Herring, the victim.
Lincoln police said that at about 12:45 p.m. on Nov. 28, 2021, Herring was driving west on Boboli Lane, near 56th Street and Pine Lake Road, when he honked at Foster, who was in a parking spot, when it appeared Foster was going to pull out in front of him.
Foster flipped off Herring in response. Then, Herring stopped in the middle of the road and, according to witnesses, angrily approached Foster's Mazda and kicked the driver's side door, the prosecutor said.
Foster got out and fired twice, the first bullet striking Herring's clavicle, the second hitting him in his buttocks.
Foster maintained that he fired in self-defense after Herring charged at his car, kicking the door and injuring Foster's leg.
Herring said he walked up to Foster's car to talk about the inappropriate gesture when he saw the barrel of the gun and kicked the door to try to keep Foster from getting out.
Herring spent 16 days in the hospital, had two surgeries and said in December he continues to struggle with balance issues as a result of his injuries. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/20-year-old-gets-jail-time-for-road-rage-that-ended-with-68-year-old/article_191c55aa-ef69-11ed-b460-13d71eb6ec02.html | 2023-05-11T02:46:25 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/20-year-old-gets-jail-time-for-road-rage-that-ended-with-68-year-old/article_191c55aa-ef69-11ed-b460-13d71eb6ec02.html |
WHITING – Extravagant, elegant movie palaces like the Paramount, Parthenon and State theaters in downtown Hammond once packed in thousands excited for silver screen adventures.
Often built for touring vaudeville performances, such grand Northwest Indiana movie houses featured doormen, ushers, ornate trappings and even songbirds in the lobby.
The relics of a bygone era were largely supplanted by the more modern multiplexes many decades ago.
But the nearly century-old Hoosier Theatre, which will mark its 100th anniversary in downtown Whiting next year, has persevered.
The opulent movie palace at 1335 119th St. in downtown Whiting dates back to 1924 and continues to show first-run films today. But John Katris, who restored the building to its original splendor and brought back the movies 32 years ago, is now looking to retire and turn the Hoosier Theatre over to a nonprofit group that would transform it into a live entertainment venue.
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The historic movie theater would return to its roots as a vaudeville stage, serving as a venue for comedy, concerts, theater and other live entertainment. It likely would continue to show some second-run films on occasion, for instance continuing to show silent films with live organ accompaniment and holiday classics like "It's a Wonderful Life" just before Christmas. It may even host an annual film festival.
The Tomfoolery Fun Club, a popular local variety show that performs at venues around Northwest Indiana and the south suburbs, will start to host regular live events this year to help rebrand the Hoosier Theatre in people's minds as a place to go out for live entertainment.
"I saved it from demolition 32 years ago and ran it for so many years," Katris said. "Now it's time to retire. I'm 60 years old now and slowing down and looking to spend more time with family. Hopefully, it will become a performing arts venue that still shows some motion pictures."
A Friends of the Hoosier Theatre group is forming to take over operations. Katris plans to lease it out to the nonprofit and has been in talks with the Whiting Redevelopment Commission about the plans.
"It was nice at one time. In the late 1990s, a booking agent told me we were the talk of Hollywood," he said. "We were the third highest grossing single screen theater in the country. We'd have 300 to 500 people on Friday and Saturday nights and that's when we were showing intermediate-run films."
The Hoosier Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places. It has an ornate terracotta facade, a high vaulted ceiling, a Kimball organ, finely etched plaster reliefs, a towering screen with red curtains and a veritable sea of 600 plush red seats.
Katris has been operating it as a single-screen movie theater, the last surviving one in Lake County, since he painstakingly renovated it after it suffered a fire in the 1980s. The building contractor and designer originally had designs to add a second smaller 50-seat theater like the Music Box in Chicago.
His parents ran East Chicago's Voge Theatre, settling on the unorthodox spelling of vogue after running a contest for the best four-letter name to best represent the new age of cinema. The 914-seat movie palace opened in 1928 as the Lyric Theatre and was ultimately destroyed in an arson in the 1970s.
Katris hung out there as a kid and remembers marveling at a screening of "King Kong." During the restoration, he moved the popcorn machines, projectors and drinking fountains from the Voge to the Hoosier Theatre.
He remembers often going to downtown Hammond as a kid to Paramount Theater to see movies like "Chariots of the Gods" and was shocked when it was slated to be torn down. He believed it to be the last of the movie palaces in Lake County but then someone told him there was a movie palace still standing in downtown Whiting.
"I had never been to Whiting. I didn't even know it had a downtown," he said. "I just knew it had what was the Amaco Refinery then. I went to take pictures and figured the downtown was somewhere off the boulevard and planned to kill the rest of the film in my camera. I was blown away by the charm and beauty of downtown Whiting. It was a diamond in the rough."
Long an architectural buff, he snapped pictures of the Hoosier Theatre and went to the Hammond Public Library to research it on microfilm. He was told the theater was beyond repair but called up and found out it was for sale. He posed as a college student and went around surveying Whiting residents about whether they would go back to see movies and live performances there.
When he bought it, the Hoosier Theatre was in rough shape.
"I was given the keys to the building in wintertime and there were eight-foot ice cycles hanging off bare bricks inside," he said. "It still had the original 1920s old heating and electrical system with copper."
With the help of a small crew, he did extensive renovations, recasting ornate plaster reliefs, rebuilding the roof and putting in new electrical and plumbing systems. He rebuilt the original stage floor, hosting sporadic live events over the years.
"We'd made progress little by little and people would come in and say the theater never looked like this," he said. "The Chamber of Commerce got involved and we had a grand opening in October of 1997 with a beautiful gala. It was like Hollywood, like the Academy Awards."
Hundreds turned out to see movies like "Forest Gump," "The Man in the Iron Mask" and "Good Will Hunting" in the early days.
"We have a single screen so we'd have to choose wisely," he said. "Often there were two big hits and we'd have to pick one. Sometimes we'd pick the wrong movie and it didn't do good."
It's had the most success with family films, such as Disney flicks, over the years. Superhero movies like installments from the Spider-Man and Batman franchises initially turned out huge crowds but have not had the same draw in recent years.
Crowds have shrunk, especially since the pandemic. More people are just streaming movies at home, Katris said.
"Streaming has been horrible for movie theaters," he said. "It's taken a big bite from the whole industry. Regal Cinema went bankrupt. AMC has been struggling. Plus studios are now asking for huge advances so it's hard to book some big films. COVID really changed the industry and caused streaming to blossom."
He believes live entertainment is the future for historic movie theaters.
"People still want to get out of the house," he said. "It's the same question as whether to cook at home or eat at a restaurant or drink at home or go to a bar. But people are picking and choosing their entertainment. When it's a concert or stand-up, you're the only one to have that. There's no competition. You're the only game in town. With movies, there's a lot of competition. So the trend is to convert movie theaters into performing arts venues."
The Hobart Art Theater in downtown Hobart underwent a similar transformation, now frequently hosting concerts and comedy. Similar plans were in the works for the Crown Theater in downtown Crown Point and the since-razed Town Theater in downtown Highland but they never came to fruition.
The Hoosier Theatre remains vital to downtown Whiting, Katris said.
"It feeds the restaurants, bars and shops," he said. "If you can get 500 or 600 people to a show, that's going to infiltrate the economy."
Tom Byelick with the Tomfoolery Fun Club is spearheading efforts to transform it into a live performance space. The Friends of the Hoosier Theatre plan to host a series of live events this year, including a Tomfoolery Fun Club show on June 10, the comedian and musician Skip Griparis on July 7, the alternative rock band Hoosier Palooza on August 6 and Tomfoolery Fun Club's Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Sept. 22.
It will take over management sometime in the first part of next year.
"It's a group of volunteers from the city and Northwest Indiana who want to keep it as a viable entity when he retires," Byelick said. "What we're doing is a kind of rebranding phase for the space in the summer and fall."
The live entertainment will appeal to different demographics, including younger people, Byelick said. It may also host educational events and local theater groups. The Marian Theatre Guild in Whiting already has expressed interest but Byelick said it could be open to any area theater troupes that want to stage plays there.
The Hoosier Theatre started out providing live entertainment. W.C. Fields, the Three Stooges and Amos & Andy all have performed there. It's also hosted James Cagney and Red Grange, who threw footballs off the roof to eager kids below on 119th Street.
"It's had Charles Laughton from 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,'" he said. "Steppenwolf played there. So did Ides of March. It has a rich history of live entertainment. We're going to get it back to its original use."
Katris is now building out dressing rooms for theater performers. They're going to bring in lighting and a sound system for events.
"We want to keep it viable," Byelick said. " With the movie industry shifting to televisions, people need motivation to go out. You've seen old movie houses transformed back to their original roots in St. Charles, Geneva and Waukegan. It could host touring acts that maybe wouldn't play Soldier Field or the United Center but that people would still go out to see. It could host something like Dionne Warwick or Blue Oyster Cult."
With the historic ambiance, it's an experience to see a show there, Byelick said.
"First of all, it's a really big theater," he said. "But it's only 19 rows deep and there isn't a bad seat in the house. If you were 19 rows deep at the Chicago Theater, you'd still be in the front section. It's got a great ambiance and acoustics and there's so much history to go along with it with W.C. Fields and other performers. They can't reproduce theaters like this today. This is a diamond in the rough. The opportunity is here to take advantage of it. It looks like a museum if you look up toward the ceiling and see all the decorative engravings. "
While it may get a new lease on life as a live entertainment venue, the show will still go on at the Hoosier Theatre. Byelick said it couldn't do first-run movies anymore because it couldn't meet the requirement screening commitments if it starts hosting regular events. But it could still occasionally host classic films like "The Godfather."
"It's been a family-run business and it's time to pass on the baton," Katris said. "It's time to close one chapter and start a new chapter of the Hoosier Theatre."
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CROWN POINT — A Gary man faces murder charges for the killing of his girlfriend last July , according to court documents.
Warren Curtis III, 27, was charged Wednesday in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Raven Washington, 31, who was found dead around 4 p.m. July 29 in a vehicle behind an abandoned residence on the 1300 block of Roosevelt Street in Gary. The Lake County coroner's office ruled her death a homicide from a single gunshot wound. Washington's mother had reported her missing the day before when she failed to arrive home after work, according to court documents.
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Curtis allegedly lured Washington to the location and shot her because she was interfering in a relationship he had with another woman and he did not want to jeopardize that relationship, according to court documents.
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Washington and Curtis communicated with each other multiple times by phone on the day before she was found dead, according to court documents. Cell phone data shows Curtis was in the area of the 1300 block of Roosevelt Street on the evening of July 28 until approximately 3 a.m. July 29. Washington's cell phone data shows she was in the vicinity of the crime at 7:35 p.m. July 28, and her cell phone did not leave the area until it was found with her body.
Curtis has a history of violent behavior directed at Washington, court documents allege. She applied for and was granted protective order after an incident in which he entered her vehicle, pulled her hair and pointed a gun at her outside his home the month before she died. The couple broke up around that time, but had begun seeing each other again.
Curtis told police he could not remember if he was in the area of the residence of the 1300 block of Roosevelt Street on the night Washington died and denied having contact with her. He said she called him that evening, but he rejected the call, court documents allege. He later told investigators he did see her in the area, but walked away because he thought Washington may have seen him there with another woman. He said Washington might have been in the area to purchase marijuana.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Nidia Trinidad-Reyes
Age : 28
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304114
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Timothy Snow
Age : 38
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304100
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Reid
Age : 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304103
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kayla Ruiz
Age : 23
Residence: Cicero, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304099
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Sheridan
Age : 51
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304120
Arrest Date: April 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Anthony Lardydell
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304101
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INT-THREATEN ANOTHER W/INTENT THEY ENGAGE IN CONDUCT AGAINST WILL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcus Lucio
Age : 30
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304123
Arrest Date: April 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Karolina Mallett
Age : 44
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304107
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brent Ladwig
Age : 33
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304121
Arrest Date: April 30, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - (NIBRS FRAUD OFFENSE)
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Heather Grzelak
Age : 35
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304116
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Cortney Kelley
Age : 32
Residence: Lake Village, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304119
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Tyray Gary
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304097
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Wayne Gralewski Jr.
Age : 35
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304106
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Donnell Brooks Jr.
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304108
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Latasha Buchanan
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304117
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Cohen
Age : 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304111
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tina Criswell
Age : 53
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304095
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Johnnie Blair
Age : 40
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304115
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Munster Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Diamond Tillotson Spates
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304070
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dallas Vondersaar
Age : 29
Residence: Cicero, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304079
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Office
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
John Petrassi
Age : 46
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304061
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christian Reed
Age : 32
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304059
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Curt Schwab
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304077
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Dion Neal
Age : 24
Residence: Waukegan, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304065
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tyion Grayson
Age : 41
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304066
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Daryl Jones
Age : 57
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304068
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Latajonae Larry
Age : 31
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304060
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Lobody
Age : 33
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304090
Arrest Date: April 29, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lisa Ellis
Age : 40
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304078
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Raul Barajas
Age : 37
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2302899
Arrest Date: April 25, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Caine
Age : 36
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304083
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Dunkerley
Age : 46
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304081
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Laquan Afolayan
Age : 32
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304058
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Susan Unruh
Age : 53
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304051
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Townsell
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304048
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ARSON - RESULTS IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY TO A PERSON OTHER THAN DEFENDANT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Tillger
Age : 38
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304033
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Elliott Torres
Age : 22
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304038
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Dyer Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Sivak
Age : 43
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304039
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: TRESPASS - PROPERTY - UNAUTHORIZED
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bruce Evans
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304041
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christopher Fils
Age : 48
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304053
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Larcel Lockhart
Age : 26
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304055
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Arthur Erb Jr.
Age : 53
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304036
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Campero
Age : 40
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304044
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devon Cross
Age : 33
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304037
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - FORCIBLY RESISTING
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deja Dowdy
Age : 27
Residence: Richton Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304049
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Griffith Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Damon Edwards
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304052
Arrest Date: April 28, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - ESCAPE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christian Tindell-Hall
Age : 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303994
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Donald Williams
Age : 63
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304005
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Bailey Windom
Age : 21
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303996
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Taylor
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304022
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Russell Starnes
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304025
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI; RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT DEF. USES A VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Casey Ramos Jr.
Age : 28
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304011
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Crown Point Police Department
Offense Description: NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jesse Sanchez
Age : 41
Residence: Schneider, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304008
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Samantha Shaffer
Age : 51
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304006
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brian Potter
Age : 50
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304014
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Adam McCormick
Age : 28
Residence: Highland, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304024
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Frankie Munoz
Age : 35
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303986
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Terry Perkins
Age : 61
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304019
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A SERIOUS VIOLENT FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ian Pilkins
Age : 29
Residence: Whiting, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304031
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OPERATING A MOTORBOAT WHILE INTOXICATEDPRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emanuel Ivy
Age : 28
Residence: Calumet City, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303990
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: LSCT
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Karlon Jackson
Age : 33
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304017
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - FIREARM - BY A FELON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Leonard Johnson
Age : 31
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303997
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - STRANGULATION
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Javier Martinez
Age : 37
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303991
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jeffrey Davis
Age : 45
Residence: Harvey, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303995
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Auop Elmatari
Age : 21
Residence: Oak Forest, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303993
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INT-THREATEN ANOTHER W/INTENT THEY ENGAGE IN CONDUCT AGAINST WILL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samantha Cardenas
Age : 27
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304028
Arrest Date: April 27, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Ray Dampier
Age : 44
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2303992
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: HOMICIDE - MURDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Gerardo Avila
Age : 47
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304020
Arrest Date: April 26, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - TOUCH W/NO INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
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PORTAGE — Tilly served time in jail, but it’s not as bad as it sounds.
The blue heeler, the Portage Police Department’s newest K9, was trained by inmates and guards at the Brevard County Jail in Florida.
Unlike the other Portage police dogs, Tilly is trained to offer comfort.
Her handler, Capt. Mark Monks, has been taking Tilly around Portage the past few weeks to get her acclimated.
“I’ve been here 20 years and Tilly’s been here a month, and she’s more popular than me,” Police Chief Michael Candiano said.
“I really needed that” is a common response to Tilly’s visits, Monks said. “Everybody loves just a 10-minute, 15-minute, 20-minute visit with her.”
“She rolls on her back and lets you rub her tummy,” he said.
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But as popular as Tilly is around town, her real value will be to comfort people in stressful situations.
At the police station, that includes walking down to the squad room to meet officers coming on duty and those who are ending their shift.
Tilly visited the dispatchers recently at the 911 dispatch center in downtown Valparaiso, even getting to wear a headset just like the dispatches.
“Every job is difficult and stressful in its own way,” but dispatchers face a higher stress level than most as they help people sort out the necessary response to emergencies. “It’s enlightening for us to go out there every once in a while,” Candiano said.
One of the reasons Tilly was put on the police force is to offer comfort to children who have been assaulted. According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department, the therapy dog program there — the first in the nation — puts children at ease. Children who have spent a little time with a therapy dog are far more likely to open up; the disclosure rate of child abuse victims increases from 36% to 82%.
Fortunately, Tilly hasn’t been needed for that reason yet.
She also can help put witnesses at ease before they testify or speak with an officer, Candiano said.
When Candiano was named chief three years ago, the department had four dogs. Candiano saw the response dogs get while mingling with the public, which fit right in with wanting more interaction with the community. “We really saw dogs were like that bridge.”
The department has had experience with patrol dogs, but police dogs are trained for detecting drugs, tracking, finding corpses and other uses.
Comfort dogs, however, are relatively rare. In Indiana, only a handful of police departments have them. So far, about 200 dogs trained by Brevard County inmates have been put into service, Monks said.
He found out about the program through Valparaiso University. The police department there has two of the dogs.
“It’s basically free,” he said. The cost was just $100 for the certificate and travel expenses. T-shirt sales fund food and veterinary care for Portage’s policedogs.
Monks spent a week in Florida for training. He and Tilly saw the sights together. “We just walked around and met people,” Monks said. “It was a blast.”
The sheriff’s department uses shelter dogs. Not all of them have a pedigree, but Tilly does. She’s about 2.5 years old. Last October, a family with young children surrendered Tilly to the animal shelter. “She was a little too hyper for the kids,” Monks said. Now she’s very gentle. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/portage/dog-brings-comfort-to-portage-police/article_72093a16-e384-11ed-8610-93b76009b4a4.html | 2023-05-11T02:47:08 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/porter/portage/dog-brings-comfort-to-portage-police/article_72093a16-e384-11ed-8610-93b76009b4a4.html |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Beth Holloway has issued a statement following the indictment of a man who is a prime suspect in the unsolved disappearance of her daughter Natalee after 18 years.
Peru’s government issued an executive order Wednesday allowing the temporary extradition of Joran van der Sloot to the United States as the prime suspect in Natalee’s disappearance in Aruba in May 2005, according to Holloway’s family.
The Associated Press reported that van der Sloot will be prosecuted for alleged extortion and wire fraud charges in the Holloway case. He is currently serving 28 years in prison in Peru in the murder of 21-year-old Stephany Flores in 2010.
In her statement to CBS 42, Beth Holloway thanks multiple agencies who worked to get van der Sloot extradited.
“I was blessed to have had Natalee in my life for 18 years, and as of this month, I have been without her for exactly 18 years,” Beth stated. “Together, we are finally getting justice for Nataleee.”
Read the full statement from Beth Holloway below:
In May 2005 my 18-year-old daughter Natalee Holloway left Birmingham for Aruba to attend her high school graduation trip and was never seen again. She was abducted and murdered there. Now almost exactly eighteen years later, her perpetrator, Joran van der Sloot, has been extradited to Birmingham to answer for his crimes.
He has been in prison in Peru for murdering another young girl there named Stephany Flores in 2010. While I will have much more to say later about what is happening, for now I want to express my sincere gratitude to President Dina Boluarte, the President of Peru, the warm people of Peru, the family of Stephany Flores, the FBI in Miami, Florida and in Birmingham, Alabama, the U.S. Attorney’s office in Birmingham, the U.S. Embassy in Peru and the Peruvian Embassy in the U.S., my longtime attorney John Q. Kelly who has worked tirelessly on this case, and George Seymore and Marc Wachtenheim of Patriot Strategies. Most importantly, I especially want to thank Greta Van Susteren who has become a very close friend and who has worked diligently with me for 18 years investigating and working to get justice, never giving up.
I was blessed to have had Natalee in my life for 18 years, and as of this month, I have been without her for exactly 18 years. She would be 36 years old now. It has been a very long and painful journey, but the persistence of many is going to pay off. Together, we are finally getting justice for Nataleee.
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A pair of Northern Arizona University (NAU) art education students brought an all-Black art show to Heritage Square Friday as part of the Flagstaff First Friday ArtWalk.
The exhibit, titled "Onyx: An All-Black Art Exhibition," started as a class project, which its organizers, Stephanie Thompson and Zeke Hodo, expanded to serve as a showcase for local Black artists and history.
“I really want them to see a different side of Flagstaff that they never knew was there,” Hodo said of his hopes for visitors of the show. “I want them to know that we exist and that, while we are in the minority, there are still many talented Black artists here in this town. For me, it's just raising awareness and really trying to uplift the other Black artists here. Hopefully they can watch the documentary and really take it in and see Flagstaff in a different light, because unfortunately a lot of Black history gets whitewashed or revised, erased. So it's really important that we maintain the way history really was."
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The project for a class taught by Janeece Henes -- who provided organizational support for Onyx -- was to research cultural competency, meaning teaching with cultural awareness. Thompson explained that cultural competency can help teachers connect with their students. In the case of art education, it can also provide more context for the artists and their work.
For their project, Hodo and Thompson decided to focus on artists of color, later narrowing the scope to Black artists specifically.
“We really wanted to bring shine exclusively to these artists,” Thompson said. “It’s a super underrepresented group of artists, and we felt like, while inclusivity is always the goal, sometimes exclusivity really does help to highlight a narrative that's not being circulated as frequently.”
After deciding on their focus, they then spent most of the semester organizing the exhibit, finding artists, sponsors, and arranging and preparing for the showing in Heritage Square.
The show’s prize money, a total of $300 for the Best in Show and People’s Choice Awards, was provided by NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera. College of Arts and Letters Dean Christopher Boyer also donated funding, while Ricardo Guthrie and Deborah Harris assisted with the historical aspect of the show.
Artists with work featured in the show included Grace Castellanos, Malik Bossett, Philip Gabriel Steverson, Shaunté Glover and Hodo. Their artwork comes in a mix of mediums, from painting to photography to sculptures to digital art.
In addition to the the visual art, Onyx also included a mini-documentary and artist statements that expanded on the central ideas. Hodo’s art is included, along with his work designing the fliers and overall aesthetic of the show. He is a digital artist, whose work is influenced by pop culture and his life and includes many-layered portraits.
“A lot of the pieces I make revolve around the documentation of my life and my mind,” he said, “things I’m going through, emotions. I take a lot of inspiration from, I’d say as a blanket statement, pop culture as a whole, lots of music, shows and other things."
He added: "A staple of my work is that it comes along with me, it grows up with me.”
He said these pieces take a lot of intricate work and, usually, the maximum number of layers allowed by Procreate, the software he uses to make them. One, which was displayed at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., took at least a month to complete.
Thompson said one of the main challenges with the exhibit was finding the talent.
“Finding all the artists in time, I think, was probably the hardest part,” she said. “ ... There really is a limited pool of working and Black artists who are regularly producing and that’s their career ... and then on the other end I think also there’s less representation.”
She cited an art show NAU had put on for Black History Month this year that wasn’t as well-attended, motivating her to execute this exhibit as much as possible. Momentum has already started in what is hoped will be a long chain, with the Onyx exhibit reshowing and ideas for other projects already underway.
Both Hodo and Thompson said much of what they learned from putting together the event was in the organizing process. While Thompson had past experience in curation, this was Hodo’s first time arranging an event.
“I definitely learned a lot about working with our team, delegating, things of that nature,” he said. “I really gained a passion for doing stuff like this, this is definitely something I want to do more. I definitely don’t want this to be a one-and-done thing. This was a really fun and positive experience for me despite whatever inconveniences or adversities we came across.”
Thompson said she learned about including service, social justice and community in her teaching. Her hopes for the show echoed with some of the original project’s intentions.
“We are bringing the shine to the Black arts space but I also want to humanize the artists,” she said. “I want people to come and maybe, had they not known that this was a Black art exhibit, they'd still be able to enjoy the art for what it is. Being able to have that cultural competency, to look past what's physically in front of them and maybe begin to ask questions of themselves about the artist's life about the impetus and inspiration for the work."
She continued: “A big part of it is the historical context, because we have really prominent Black figures in our cultural tapestry here and we don't talk about them enough. A lot of people don't know who Wilson Riles or Cleo Murdoch [are]. There are several families that have been here for hundreds of years, and I think that's a really important story to tell.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/nau-art-education-students-put-on-all-black-flagstaff-art-exhibit/article_2154ca18-edf2-11ed-967d-bb32f437943e.html | 2023-05-11T02:54:26 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/nau-art-education-students-put-on-all-black-flagstaff-art-exhibit/article_2154ca18-edf2-11ed-967d-bb32f437943e.html |
BALTIMORE — Most people don’t survive pancreatic cancer - it kills 88 percent of its patients.
But a study of a small group of cancer patients might hold some reassuring results.
Dr. Neeha Zaidi, an oncologist with Johns Hopkins' Kimmel Cancer Center, cares for pancreatic cancer patients, and helped peer-review the study.
"This study looks at a very hard disease," Zaidi said. "Pancreas cancer, which is resistant to most therapies."
A vaccine, the study shows, could help prevent the disease from happening again.
“Basically, what the vaccine does is, to teach, or to educate, one’s own immune system to recognize the cancer as foreign, and attack it," Zaidi told WMAR.
Researchers were looking for a response from participants' 'T-cells' or immune cells. Each participant got a vaccine specific to them. Of the study’s 16 participants, about half got the response researchers were looking for. Now, scientists question why that is.
"This particular, personalized vaccine is really designed for people who have had the cancer, who have had surgery. And the idea is to reduce the chances of recurrence or delay recurrence," added Zaidi.
"This is a small study, so it was really designed to look, to see, 'Is this approach safe?' And I think it did that. It also showed it was feasible, you could do it in a short enough amount of time, which is important when dealing with pancreas cancer," said Zaidi. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pancreatic-cancer-vaccine-study-yields-hopeful-results-reviewed-by-hopkins-dr | 2023-05-11T03:03:54 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/pancreatic-cancer-vaccine-study-yields-hopeful-results-reviewed-by-hopkins-dr |
ROCKLIN, Calif. — Fed up students at Rocklin High School walked out of class Wednesday amid frustration over what they call a lack of punishment for a student accused of filming and sharing a sex video without consent.
Rocklin Unified School District released a statement saying the situation started back in November when a student accused another student of filming a sexual act and then distributed it around the school.
A School Resource Officer assigned to the high school by Rocklin Police Department investigated and forwarded the case to the Placer County District Attorney's Office.
The District Attorney's Office said they cannot speak on this matter because juveniles are involved.
The teenage girl that was filmed spoke at the Rocklin Unified School District meeting on May 3rd.
“In a matter of months, I went from being a well-respected high achieving student athlete to a student that is categorized as a school slut,” said the sophomore, as she addressed the school board last week.
ABC10 is not identifying the sophomore due to her age.
“Not only was I socially harassed, but it was taken a step further... students coming to my house and vandalizing it twice,” she said.
Back in November, she says she had consensual sex with a sophomore football player, but she says she did not consent to being recorded. She also says she’s not the only one.
“I, firsthand, saw the collection of this boy's videos and photos of at least 50 girls,” said the student.
“One of the other personal attacks I have had relating to this is our senior quarterback telling my brother he was going to rape me in his truck in the school parking lot,” she added.
The teen’s father, who is a football coach and teacher at neighboring Oakmont High School in Roseville, also addressed the board.
“That this individual is clearly and admittedly guilty of distribution of child porn, there is no question, still gets to participate in football activities without a care in the world is a direct indictment of the entire system. It tells young women that crimes against them are secondary to winning championships,” said the father.
Months later, with still no punishment, students at Rocklin High School say they are fed up.
Dozens of students walked out of class Wednesday, standing outside of the school holding signs in protest. Sydney Zajec is a student at Rocklin High School that participated in the walkout.
“I feel very unsafe to go to a school that does not hold these boys accountable," said Zajec. "The fact that they are still on the football team, still going to school. No one is talking to them. They are not expelled for anything. They are just not being told this is wrong, and they are not learning anything.”
Students say they plan to attend the next school board meeting on May 17th
A full statement from the school district is available below..
The Rocklin Unified School District is committed to providing a safe and welcoming educational environment every day for all students, families and staff. During the May 3, 2023 Board Meeting, comments were made regarding allegations involving student safety between peers and also raising questions about the response from staff. While the school district cannot comment on personnel matters, student discipline matters or open investigations, Rocklin Unified takes these allegations seriously. Some of the incidents were brought to the district’s attention earlier this school year and have either been investigated or are currently being investigated.
The Rocklin High School administration team was made aware of the off-campus incident that took place during Thanksgiving Break on January 25, 2023 and began their investigation immediately. The Rocklin Police Department’s School Resource Officer was notified on the same day and began their separate investigation.
The conduct of all students - including athletes - is equal when on campus or at school-sanctioned activities. Rocklin Unified is currently reviewing policies and athlete codes of conduct and will be partnering with outside agencies to identify best practices and have education and training protocols in place so all athletes and students can feel safe and respected across all schools and while attending school events.
The Rocklin Unified School District and its schools support each student’s and each member of the community’s right to gather and express their voice without fear of reprisal.
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Water and power: Test of Roosevelt Dam gates demonstrates flood control plan for Salt River
ROOSEVELT ― Salt River Project cranked open the floodgates at Theodore Roosevelt Dam on Wednesday, testing the structure's ability to protect metro Phoenix from disaster should rain and snowmelt overfill the reservoir behind it.
It’s an annual routine inspection, but one that this year carried extra weight ― and extra water. The spring's unusually strong snowmelt filled Roosevelt Lake’s storage capacity and inched into 77 vertical feet of safety buffer.
SRP, a water and power provider to much of the region, timed this year’s spillway test to the end of a federally mandated 20-day period in which it had to drain several feet of water out of the 357-foot dam's safety buffer. Most of the water passed before the test and ran through power-producing turbines.
By Wednesday, just about an inch of excess water remained to be drained, but that inch meant the difference between a test that usually would run at full throttle for only 10 minutes and one that lasted more than two hours.
It was the third time that water has encroached into the space reserved for flood control since the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation raised the dam in 1996, and the first that the spillway gates have been called on to aid in actually reducing flood risk below the Salt River Canyon northeast of Mesa.
It also was a sight to behold. At 9 a.m., some 40 people watched from a downstream overlook as gates on either end of the dam lifted 5 feet to produce gushes that curled off of concrete rims and dropped roaring waterfalls on the river below.
The water, at first black with the silt and organic muck deposited in the spillway tunnels over the past year, startled swimming cormorants into flight and soon turned the placid green river into a churn of white and brown foam. Mist filled the canyon.
“Very refreshing!” said Tayler Vencill, one of about a dozen children who came with their parents ― many of them SRP employees ― to witness the torrent. “And very relaxing to watch.”
Floodgates open to accommodate snowmelt
Some 650 million gallons, or 2,000 acre-feet in the language of water managers, was destined for capture and retention by smaller dams downstream. But the release was the last of some 300,000 acre-feet that SRP has released to make room for this year’s snowmelt, water supply manager Charlie Ester said, and much of that has washed past the dams and through the normally dry Salt River bed.
Together with water from the Verde River, SRP has released more than 700,000 acre-feet down the river, nearly as much as the 750,000 acre-feet or so that it delivers to users in a year.
The water isn’t wasted. Some of it replenishes the aquifer that SRP and others will later pump and use. And this year, for the first time in more than a decade, there’s so much flowing from the Salt to the Gila River that the water is temporarily reaching clear across the Sonoran Desert to its confluence with the Colorado River, near Yuma.
There, Ester said, it could help the U.S. meet its water treaty obligations to Mexico while easing demands on Lake Mead.
It also should aid some desert wildlife and lingering migratory birds in the short term, said Tyler Williford, an Arizona Game and Fish Department biologist in Yuma. He had not yet heard any reports of people fishing in the normally dry channel, he said, but the flows could continue for a couple of weeks.
How to save more water? SRP working on plans
SRP is working on three plans that would help it keep more water in storage or transfer some to other water providers in future wet years. The first is a permitting change that would allow it more time ― 120 days ― to drain up to 5 feet from Roosevelt Dam’s safety buffer.
Officials with the Bureau of Reclamation and the Army Corps of Engineers are reviewing that plan, and if they agree it’s safe, it could save up to 108,000 acre-feet in a wet year, or enough to supply a few hundred thousand households.
Another plan under review is the proposal to raise Bartlett Dam, adding about 115,000 acre-feet of storage on the Verde River.
Power plans:New reservoir proposed near Apache Lake, but SRP wouldn't use it to boost Arizona's water supply
Finally, over the next few years, SRP hopes to reach agreement with the Central Arizona Project and start construction on a pump connection allowing SRP water to flow into the CAP canal that supplies Colorado River water to the Phoenix and Tucson areas.
If that happens, CAP-linked water suppliers that invest in SRP’s improvements could get access to some of the resulting water. At present, water can flow by gravity out of the CAP canal and into the SRP system, but not in the other direction. The pump connection would help CAP weather water cutbacks that are likely to worsen.
“It’s unfortunate it’s not available right now,” Ester said, “because of the severe drought conditions on the Colorado.”
Impressive as Wednesday’s flush of water was, such releases could be much larger in a bigger flood year, said Ivan Insua, SRP’s director of hydropower generation. The test maxed out at 12,000 cubic feet per second, he said, but the gates are designed to pass 150,000 cubic feet per second when raised to their 30-foot limits.
How did the test go? All of the data not yet in
The equipment appeared to perform as expected during the test, Insua said, though the agency and its partners at the Bureau of Reclamation had yet to collect and study data on the motors, gears and concrete spillways.
For a week or so, he said, recreational tube floaters on the Salt River may notice the test's effects. It's not that the water will rise a lot, as Stewart Mountain Dam will intercept it. But the water flowing past that dam could be colder, having recently chilled in the depths of Roosevelt and poured through the spill gates instead of from the warming surface and into the hydropower turbines.
Brandon Loomis covers environmental and climate issues for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. Reach him at brandon.loomis@arizonarepublic.com or follow him on Twitter @brandonloomis.
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Goodyear man receives over 8 years in prison for hit-and-run that killed 13-year-old boy
A man who pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of crash that killed a 13-year-old boy riding a bicycle in Goodyear in 2022 received the maximum sentence of 8.75 years in prison on Wednesday.
Richard Romo, 44, was driving a pickup truck near 182nd and San Gabriel drives on April 26, 2022, at around 2:45 p.m. when police say he struck the boy.
Court documents say two child witnesses told police the boy was riding his bicycle very quickly when they heard what sounded like an “explosion” after a truck struck him.
The witnesses told police they saw the truck’s driver get out of the car to check the boy’s condition before shouting an expletive and fleeing the area in the truck.
Documents say responding officers performed chest compressions on the boy until he was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. An autopsy found the boy died from blunt force trauma with a fracture to the base of his skull, one to four rib fractures, a contusion to the brain and internal bleeding among other injuries.
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Court documents say police obtained video surveillance footage from nearby homes which showed a man getting out of the vehicle for about a minute after the crash before getting back in the vehicle and speeding away.
Police obtained a search warrant for Romo’s home on April 28, 2022, where they found a Ford F-250 pickup registered to Romo. Documents state that, during a police interview, Romo said the collision was an accident and that “his life was over.”
Court documents state Romo had four previous DUI convictions and a history of using marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine, though Romo stated he hadn’t consumed alcohol or used illicit drugs since 2020 and 2017 respectively. He was last released from prison in January 2020 for aggravated DUI according to the Arizona Department of Corrections.
In a defendant statement obtained through a public records request, Romo didn’t wish to comment on the incident itself and asked for the presumptive sentence of three-and-a-half years.
“He is sorry the offense occurred, he is sorry to the family, and is sorry to the Court,” the statement reads. “He had a lapse of judgment and being in jail for a year and dealing with his mental health has shown him how bad it is.”
Court documents say the boy’s parents asked that Romo receive the maximum sentence of 8.75 years during the sentencing.
Romo was ordered to begin his sentence at the Arizona Department of Corrections on Wednesday with a 376-day credit for his time in jail. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2023/05/10/goodyear-man-sentenced-for-hit-and-run-that-killed-13-year-old/70206097007/ | 2023-05-11T03:12:14 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/southwest-valley/2023/05/10/goodyear-man-sentenced-for-hit-and-run-that-killed-13-year-old/70206097007/ |
The United States has one of the biggest incarcerated populations in the world – roughly 1.9 million – but the number of Americans on probation or parole is nearly twice that at 3.7 million.
A new “Punishment Beyond Prisons” report from the Prison Policy Initiative, a nonprofit think tank based in Massachusetts, details probation and parole populations on a state level, with Indiana outpacing its peers and driving up the number of Hoosiers involved in the criminal legal system.
Roughly 49,000 Hoosiers are behind bars, with slightly more than half of those in state prisons at 25,000. An additional 19,000, or 39%, are in local jails. The rest are mostly in federal prison.
But those numbers pale in comparison with the number of Hoosiers on probation: 96,000. An additional 5,500 Hoosiers are on parole, which is a form of supervised release after serving prison time.
In contrast, probation is a sentence used in place of incarceration that allows qualifying individuals to stay in their communities by meeting certain criteria. This can include regular meetings with a probation officer, wearing an electronic monitor, paying fines or fees and attending specialized programming.
“In theory, probation and parole are important tools that can reduce the number of people in prison and jail, where conditions are often dangerous,” the report said. “However, community supervision too often sets people up to fail, with incredibly high stakes.”
In comparison with other states, Indiana ranks eighth in terms of mass punishment, which includes incarceration, parole and probation. For probation alone, the report ranked Indiana fifth in the nation. The state didn’t place in the top 10 in terms of incarceration.
Though the prison system and community supervision are typically viewed as different, the report argues they aren’t, because violating community supervision is often punished with incarceration.
“These one-dimensional views trick us into seeing these systems as entirely separate from incarceration, but they’re deeply linked,” the report said. “Staying in compliance with dozens of high-stakes, arbitrary rules is so unmanageable that experts call community supervision systems ‘a deprivation of liberty in their own right.’ ”
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, nearly 44% of people who left parole or probation in 2021 nationally did so after completing their supervision terms. In Indiana, that number is 58%.
In 2020, roughly 42% of prison admissions were for supervision violations, down from 23% in 2018. However, approximately 98,000 people were admitted to prison for technical violations, such as breaking curfew.
The report’s authors say alternative methods of punishment – such as community service or drug treatment programs for low-level offenses like drug use – could be used rather than imprisonment.
In particular, authors bemoaned the reliance on fines and fees, which vary from state to state, saying that many people under community supervision needed social services instead.
“Charging people who can’t afford to pay for regular urinalysis tests, electronic monitoring devices, required programs and other costs associated with their supervision only makes it harder for them to succeed,” the report said.
Social services support and the least restrictive conditions possible would help change parole and probation from something that “delays” incarceration into something that prevents it, the study said.
“Parole should be used as a tool for shortening lengthy sentences, probation solely as an alternative to incarceration, and both should successfully set people up for a stable life,” the report said. “If state lawmakers are serious about criminal legal system reform, they must commit to having people released to supervision being in the care of, and not the effective custody of, state and community-based social service agencies.”
The report said that the overall population of people on community supervision has shrunk by 19% since the Prison Policy Initiative reported on probation five years ago. But nearly all of that drop comes from just two states: California and Pennsylvania. In other states, like Arkansas and Kentucky, that population is growing.
Compared with the organization’s previous probation and parole report from 2018, roughly 2,000 more Hoosiers are behind bars but 9,000 fewer Hoosiers are on probation, and the number of Hoosiers on parole shrank from 8,000 to 5,500.
During the first year of COVID-19, probation use dropped by 7%, but researchers theorized that numbers could have fallen because people successfully completed parole and left supervision or that states revoked parole and parole boards were less willing to release prisoners on parole.
“Changes in probation and parole populations are not inherently bad: Increases may signify that states are moving people out of prisons, and decreases may signify that states are lowering barriers to successfully completing a supervision term,” the report said.
“On the other hand, increases could indicate that more people are being placed on supervision who would not have been previously… or that people are being kept on supervision for longer terms,” the report cautioned.
But Indiana has been resistant to prison reform, such as when a bill expanding “compassionate release” of elderly and infirm prisoners died when a key senator objected to the measure. In a 2019 report, Indiana’s parole system got an F− from the Prison Policy Initiative due to the state’s lack of discretionary parole.
Several other efforts to reform probation or parole – or even sentencing – died without a committee hearing.
Just two bills related to parole or probation became law: one emphasizing that time served behind bars doesn’t count toward parole for violent offenders as well as another bill that allows a study of electronic monitoring and home detention.
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A 26-year-old Huntington man pleaded guilty to federal gun charges for dealing and manufacturing firearms and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm.
Adam Meekin was sentenced to 4½ years by U.S. District Court Judge Holly Brady. His prison sentence will be followed by two years of supervised release.
Meekin caught the attention of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in 2018, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana. They found he was selling firearms via social media.
Eleven guns seized during investigations of homicides, attempted homicides, robberies and other criminal gang activity in Detroit, Chicago and Fort Wayne were traced back to one of Meekin’s family members, according to the release. The relative bought the AR-15-style lower receivers used to make the guns.
As the investigation continued, it was found that Meekin’s family members completed paperwork for guns and purchased at least 122 of the lower receivers for him, according to the release. Meekin was arrested after agents performed undercover operations to purchase the ghost guns.
Agents purchased completed rifles and ordered an illegal and unregistered firearm, which was a nonserialized, short-barreled fully automatic rifle, according to the release. In a recording of a conversation with agents, Meekin said he had been building the guns for several years and that he could build any gun.
“Gun violence is a problem plaguing our communities,” U.S. Attorney Clifford Johnson said in the press release. “The flow of illegally purchased firearms, especially ‘ghost guns,’ must stop. As this case shows, often the source of trafficked firearms is a person, like Mr. Meekin, who illegally manufactures and illegally sells them to violent criminals.”
Meekin’s case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Anthony Geller.
“When privately made firearms end up in the hands of prohibited people, it threatens the safety of the community,” ATF Special Agent in Charge Christopher Amon of the Chicago Field Division said in the release. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/huntington-man-pleads-to-federal-gun-charges-sentenced-to-4-5-years/article_0aeed178-ef74-11ed-b8a1-9bf0443254ea.html | 2023-05-11T03:12:24 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/huntington-man-pleads-to-federal-gun-charges-sentenced-to-4-5-years/article_0aeed178-ef74-11ed-b8a1-9bf0443254ea.html |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — A child was flown to a hospital Wednesday evening after falling out of a school bus in Sullivan County, according to authorities.
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened just before 5 p.m. on Hickory Tree Road in Bristol.
A 12-year-old was flown from the scene, officials say.
“At this time, it is not clear exactly how the child fell from the bus and an investigation is underway by SCSO detectives to determine what happened,” sheriff’s office spokesperson Andy Seabolt said in a release.
The extent of the child’s injuries is unclear. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/child-injured-after-falling-out-of-sullivan-county-school-bus-police-say/ | 2023-05-11T03:14:13 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/child-injured-after-falling-out-of-sullivan-county-school-bus-police-say/ |
BOISE, Idaho — Ammon Bundy, far right activist and former gubernatorial candidate, failed to appear at a deposition hearing for what has been a long and drawn-out battle over a lawsuit filed against him by St. Luke's Health System.
On May 9, St. Luke's attorney Erik Stidham filed a motion for a hearing. It states that Bundy is actively hiding assets to avoid paying legal fees, setting up "shell companies," and even sold his own home to one of his own companies.
"Bundy refused to pay the amount sanctioned. In turn a Writ of Execution was issued against Bundy on November 3, 2022 and a lien placed on his residence. In early December 2022, Bundy transferred ownership of his property located at 4615 Harvest Lane, Emmett, Idaho which required him to pay off his lien," the motion stated.
Bundy sold his own house back to himself by using "shell companies." These are companies that only exist on paper and usually are a kind of funnel for someone to move assets. These companies have no employees, produce nothing and are typically set up for a person to hide money.
The motion claims that Bundy, through a friend/associate Aaron Welling, owns two of these in Wyoming and Idaho, White Barn Enterprises LLC (the company he sold his house to) and Farmhouse Holdings LLC.
The declaration contained additional information on how Bundy is moving his money around -- and there is a lot of it. This all started with a lawsuit filed by St. Luke's Health System in May of 2022 against him.
It began with a "People's Rights Network" (owned by Bundy) days-long protest outside St. Luke's Boise in March of 2022, due to a child nicknamed "Baby Cyrus" being taken into custody by child protective services for health problems.
The protest caused the hospital to go on lockdown for hours on March 15, 2022, causing the hospital to deter their emergency services. St Luke's later filed a civil lawsuit against Bundy and his network for defamation after he posted about the hospital on his social media.
Even after that protest, St. Luke's claims Bundy and his friend Diego Rodriguez continued to harass and threaten St. Luke's doctors and staff.
Paperwork was served to Bundy, the Gem County Sheriff then briefly refused to serve them anymore. The judge overseeing the case then issued a civil arrest warrant for Bundy to appear, but the warrant that has not yet been served.
Judge Lynn Norton then issued a default judgement against Bundy last month, again, because he hasn't shown up at all and ordered him to appear for a deposition to decide damages in this lawsuit.
Bundy has been absent in the legal proceedings but vocal on social media. He's continually had barbecues and parties at his house and no warrant has been served, nor has any arrest been made.
Yesterday's filing contain documents provided by "Prime Corporate Services" a Utah company which specializes in setting up businesses. The declaration states the company called Farmhouse holdings, LLC., was recently established under another recently established company called White Barn enterprises, LLC. Farmhouse is based in Wyoming, White Barn is based in Post Falls Idaho.
However, both companies show the manager as Aaron Welling.
White Barn Enterprises recently bought Bundy's 5-acre home in Emmett worth an estimated $1.2 million. Bundy is paying around $2600 in rent to live there and apparently hold long-term campout cook-outs.
Stidham claims Bundy sold his home because of the lien for failing to pay attorney's fees after not complying with a court order from the month before.
So, to get out from under the lien, Bundy transferred ownership of his Emmett property to White Barn Enterprises.
The declaration also contains emails from December that show Aaron Welling asking a representative of Prime Corporate Services about moving assets to White Barn Enterprises or Farmhouse Holdings.
The email states the Wyoming holding company is for anonymity and people can't see you as the member or your mailing address. That beneficial ownership means everything in the Wyoming company can be included in a trust and avoid probate.
Welling wrote in an email in December 13, 2022 to Prime Corporate Services that states; “I am sure you explained it to me but I can not [sic] recall and my office is ready to move all the existing assets for current business to new LLCs. Are we moving the assets to White Barn Enterprises or Farm House Holdings?”
Welling also owns Potters Construction in Emmett, which was recently organized under Farmhouse Holdings, the Wyoming company. Welling, whose name is on all three of these companies, also happens to be a good friend of Bundy's.
KTVB reached out to Bundy and asked him about this declaration, and whether he was familiar with White Barn Enterprises or Farmhouse Holdings or Potters Construction.
"I'm familiar with Potters Construction and White Barn because White Barn bought my house and Potters Construction is a company that does construction in Emmett, and I know the owner," Bundy said.
Bundy admitted that Welling was also the former treasurer for his campaign for governor, however, Bundy denied knowing anything about assets moving between either of the companies.
"It doesn't sound like it's anything illegitimate. I don't really know what he does with the assets, and I have no idea what he does with his business," Bundy said. "St. Luke's put a lien on my home and I paid the lien off and I sold it. It's just garbage, he had this company from what I understand, long before I ever had any trouble with my home or anything."
Yet, the registration filings for White Barn Enterprises in Post Falls and Farmhouse Holdings in Wyoming, were both established in July of 2022, two months after the lawsuit was filed by St. Luke's. Two months after Bundy decided he wasn't going to participate in the lawsuit in any way.
Bundy previously told KTVB and others he would lose more money fighting it.
Today's failure to appear at the deposition lead to another failure to comply filing.
Additionally, Bundy asked to move this lawsuit to a federal court, that motion has not yet been granted.
Bundy said he has offered St. Luke's everything he owns to pay for the lawsuit, which isn't much anymore.
Stidham has been clear this case is going forward and compelling Bundy to participate in a deposition is about pointing out the "grift of the people's rights network." Stidham said they want to bring to light how much Bundy and Rodriguez have made, and are now hiding, as "professional extremists and conflict entrepreneurs."
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GRAND VIEW, Idaho — Environmental non-profit Snake River Waterkeeper (SRW) filed a civil lawsuit against J.R. Simplot Company Tuesday for polluting the middle Snake River in violation of the Clean Water Act. SRW and their lawyers filed the lawsuit in federal court for the district of Idaho.
The lawsuit outlines the size and scope of Simplot's Grand View Feedlot holding a maximum capacity of 150,000 head of cattle. The stockyard generates 47,450 tons of manure - or more - each year, according to the lawsuit.
"Manure pollution from intensive animal feeding operations fouls the water with excessive nutrients and dangerous pathogens like E. coli, making the river unsuitable for recreational activities and inhospitable to aquatic life," the lawsuit said.
Rain and snow runoff carries manure, and its pollutants, into nearby streams and canals that eventually flow into the Snake River, SRW Executive Director Buck Ryan told KTVB. Any company allowing this to happen would have to apply for - and carry - a Clean Water Act permit, according to the lawsuit.
"If they have the permit, all of the sudden, they have to actually monitor and report exactly what they're discharging from their facility," Ryan said. "And that's critical. Right now, they can do anything they want and the public is unaware of - and unable to - find out through records request what has happened to the river."
Simplot is aware of the lawsuit, according to J.R. Simplot Company Associate Director Josh Jordan. The company cannot comment on the allegations because it is a pending legal matter.
"However, I will say that the Snake River has served as a backdrop for our operations in southern Idaho for more than 90 years," Jordan wrote KTVB in an email. "It provides important water and nutrients for not only our farms and ranches, but also for many of our farming partners and a number of the communities where we operate, and our employees call home."
The lawsuit is asking for a $64,618 fine against Simplot - per the Clean Water Act - for every day the company allegedly polluted the Snake River without the proper permit. Simplot has polluted the Snake River without a permit for more than five years, the lawsuit said.
"If we continue these kinds of practices, and we allow manure to work its way down through the bedrock - through the basalt and lava rock down into the drinking water aquifers - we're just going to be poisoning ourselves for the future because that's where our drinking water comes from," Ryan said.
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BOISE, Idaho — We're almost two months into spring now, and while many Idahoans are spending time out in the sun - and out in their gardens - one part of springtime that we're all used to has been missing.
Some people in our area have been asking: Where are all the bees?
The Treasure Valley is used to seeing bees around April. But there has been a delay in bee activity this year because of the longer, colder winter we've had - the rain has also been a factor. But flowers are blooming, and we should be seeing plenty of bees before long.
"We've had a lot of precipitation, a lot of rain over the past week or more. Honey bees typically won't leave their hive unless it's approximately 60 degrees and dry," Melinda Jean Stafford, board member of the Treasure Valley Beekepers Club said. "So that's delayed the bees being active on a lot of flowering plants and trees."
But bee activity will be buzzing soon, as temperatures stay warm and flowers bloom.
"That is going to be a recipe for seeing a lot of bees active, and flying, and gathering pollen and nectar from plants in your yard and in our area," Stafford said.
Stafford says that bee populations in the Treasure Valley have been relatively consistent.
"Even though you haven't seen as many bees flying around lately, I wouldn't necessarily correlate that to being a loss of bees," Stafford said. "We've just had a longer winter than what we're used to."
Bees buzzing also means that bees could be swarming soon too. Swarming is when a bee colony grows, and ultimately divides from one colony into two.
"The queen will leave the hive with about half of her bees and find a new home. But temporarily they'll find a holding spot like on a tree branch or the under the awning of the house," Stafford said. "Which can be very alarming to most people because they're not used to seeing thousands of bees gathered up in a tree in a front yard somewhere."
While they can look scary, swarms means that hives are health and strong. Which is important because of how crucial bees are for agricultural systems.
"Many of our healthiest foods that we love, such as strawberries, are dependent on animal pollinators," Kristin Gnojewski, community volunteer specialist for Boise Parks and Recreation said. "But they're also really important in terms of our ecosystem. So the seeds and berries that birds and other wildlife rely on they need to be pollinated."
Gnojewski says that Idaho has between 400 to 700 native bee species, ranging from tiny bees to larger, fuzzy bumblebees.
"They're very, very diverse, you'll see them on all different kinds of plants," Gnojewski said. "And most of them can't even sting you. Most of our native bees, they just live little solitary environments in a little tiny nest in the ground or in a stem somewhere."
The City of Boise has eight pollinator gardens that support pollinators - such as bees. There are ways you can support bees at home too.
"If you have even a small patio, things that you can do to help support bees include planting pollinator-friendly plants that haven't been treated with pesticides such as neonicotinoids, which can harm pollinators and bees," Gnojewski said. "You can leave pithy or hollow stems for some of our stem nesting bees. So when you're pruning your plants, if you just leave six or 12 inches of that stem stubble, that provides some habitat for bees. You can also just leave a little open space for those ground nesting bees."
If you see a swarm of bees, Stafford says you don't want to panic. Instead, you can go to idabees.org - the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club website.
The website has a red "SWARM" button, which will take you to a swarm page where you can find a beekeeper in your zip code that will get the hive off your property and rehome the bees.
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CATAWISSA, Pa. — The premiere high school football program in Columbia County is getting its own documentary.
"Roar" features the 2022 Southern Columbia football team and their state title run.
The school showed the movie to students and staff Thursday after a pep rally.
"Roar" debuts Friday night on WVIA-TV.
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Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1718 in Jacksonville. It will be the newest immigration policy for the state of Florida.
“In Florida, we want businesses to hire citizens and legal immigrants, but we want them to follow the law and not hire illegal immigrants,” DeSantis said during the event.
When the law goes into effect in July, businesses could face a $10,000 fine for every undocumented employee found working for them, and the state could revoke their business license.
Construction and agriculture sectors heavily rely on undocumented workers for labor, and now some of those workers are worried they will be fired.
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“I think if you come illegally, you just get put back across the border,” DeSantis said.
Yesica Ramirez with the Farmworker Association of Florida put into perspective how shaken communities are right now.
Her colleague translated for News 6 reporter Treasure Roberts.
“We’re getting calls every day this week. We keep getting more and more telephone calls of people asking us, ‘What should we do? We don’t know whether we should leave. Should we stay? What options do we have?’”
The law also states data will be collected about whether hospital patients are in the country legally.
“They’re going to be afraid to go to the doctor because of their status,” Ramirez said.
DeSantis said Americans should determine what type of immigration benefits this country — and not the other way around.
“Nobody has a right to immigrate to this country — no foreigner,” DeSantis said.
Ramirez believes his decision will ultimately impact Florida’s economy.
“So what’s (going to) happen to the state, there’s so many workers that are in construction, that are in roofing. Who’s (going to) come and do that work? Who’s (going to) work on roofing in July when it’s really hot? Who’s (going to) do this work for low wages and do the work that’s a part of the backbone of our economy in the state?” Ramirez said.
However, some experts said the policies could have a positive impact on the economy, as well.
Sean Snaith is the director of the Institute for Economic Forecast at the University of Central Florida.
He said some businesses benefit from access to undocumented workers who are willing to work for lower wages than U.S. citizens
“I think that’s part of the reason among others that there hasn’t really been a crackdown, as it were, trying to get a hold on who and how many people are coming into the United States,” Snaith said.
He said low-income U.S. workers are impacted by increased competition in the labor force because undocumented workers agree to do jobs for lower wages.
Snaith said if undocumented workers were to be removed from the equation, then businesses will have to pay higher wages for citizens.
That could impact how much consumers pay for goods and services, but it could also mean lower-income workers in the U.S. could face better pay for jobs currently occupied by undocumented workers.
“They would have to pay higher wages to documented workers or citizen workers than they would to someone who’s here illegally and was happy to work for these lesser wages,” Snaith explained.
In addition, a crackdown on undocumented migrants entering the country could also reduce the demand for things like housing, food and medical care — further driving down the cost of living for Florida residents.
“You need food. You need shelter. You need medical care of some sort, and so those resources have to come from somewhere,” Snaith said.
It’s an issue facing border states in particular.
“Not everybody crosses in Texas and ends up in Iowa,” Snaith said. “So I think border states are faced with far more issues than perhaps the rest of the United States from this kind of large influx of people.”
Besides the economic impact, Ramirez said some of these workers have spent decades living in Florida. She said they have raised children here; there whole life is here, and they want to stay.
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Jessica Mooney pitched a complete game and struck out 12 to lead the Ocean City High School softball team to a 2-1 victory over Our Lady of Mercy Academy in a Cape-Atlantic League National Division game Wednesday.
Gabrielle Bowen drove in a run for the Red Raiders (15-7). Brooke Douglas singled and scored. Taylor Robinson also scored. MacKenzee Segich doubled. Ocean City scored both runs in the fourth inning.
Emma Douglas struck out 12 in six innings for the Villagers (7-7). Mackenzie Hyland singled in Douglas in the sixth inning. Natalie Bachman went 2 for 3.
Middle Twp. 1, Buena Reg. 0: Gabby Cruz struck out 12 and allowed just one hit in a complete game for the Panthers (9-9). Charlotte Romberger singled in Cruz. Armani Mejia also singled. For the Chiefs (8-8), Anna Sheridan struck out eight and allowed just four hits in a complete game. Julia Sheridan singled.
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Atlantic City 3, ACIT 2: Yeannelly Sosa struck out 10 in 6 2/3 innings for the winners. She also scored once. Rosie Miltenberger singled and scored for Atlantic City (4-10). Mia Marota went 2 for 3 with a run. Maria Conroy singled.
Carolina Bernard and Sophia Philippou each had an RBI for ACIT (7-10). Samantha Passalaqua and Maise Matuska each scored.
Holy Spirt 14, Bridgeton 0: With the win, the Spartans (13-4) clinched at least a share of the CAL United Division title, their first division title in 31 years. Holy Spirit scored six in the first and third innings. Mia Merlino struck out 12 and allowed two hits in five innings. She also went 2 for 2 with an RBI. Gabi Jones, Alexa LiTrenta and Alex Graffius each had two RBIs. Graffius also doubled and scored a run. Mariah Witmer added four runs, and Ava Voois and Josie Long each scored two.
Ayianna Ridgeway and Madison Garner each singled for Bridgeton (0-13).
Lower Cape May 10, Cape May Tech 0: The Caper Tigers (6-9) scored seven runs in the third innings on the way to winning by 10-run rule in five innings. Isabella Arbelo Miranda went 3 for 3 with a double and two runs. Hailey Elwell singled three times, drove in two and scored once. Renata Riesenberg went 3 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and a run. Jenna Ziemba and Amanda Moran each had two hits and a run, and Ziemba added an RBI. Mariah Klinker doubled and scored, and Kyra Ridgway had a double and two RBIs. Ziemba struck out eight and allowed four hits and a walk.
Kayleigh Rhodes hit a double for Tech (3-10).
Pinelands Reg. 4, Barnegat 2: Elianna Meola struck out three and allowed eight hits in a complete game for the Wildcats (9-6). Kaydence Arleth went 2 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and a run. Meola went 4 for 4 with two doubles and a run. Lydia Thompson singled and scored a run.
Barnegat fell to 5-12.
Lacey Twp. 15, Jackson Liberty 1: Caitlin Jerabek struck out eight and allowed just one hit in five innings. went 3 for 3 with a double, triple, four runs and two RBIs for the Lions (6-11). Grace Laird went 2 for 3 with three runs and two RBIs. Carly Voskanyan went 2 for 3 with two runs. Samantha Kohout doubled and had two RBIs and a run.
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The 12th-seeded Southern Regional High School boys tennis team defeated 21st-seeded Shore Regional 5-0 in a Shore Conference Tournament first-round match Wednesday.
In first singles, Paul Schriever defeated Thomas Tilton 6-4, 6-2;, In second singles, Sean Kahl beat Fynn Whiteman 6-1, 6-4;. In first doubles, Connor Addiego and Joseph Woehr defeated Nick Lamendola and Brandon Weiss 6-0, 6-1.
The Rams (13-2) play fifth-seeded Ranney in the second round Monday.
Singles: Paul Schriever d. Thomas Tilton 6-4, 6-2; Sean Kahl d. Fynn Whiteman 6-1, 6-4; Rohil Gandhi d. Thomas Waeschle 6-2, 6-2
Doubles: Connor Addiego and Joseph Woehr d. Nick Lamendola and Brandon Weiss 6-0, 6-1; Sam Fierra and Matt Pleyn d. Ian Lalis and Nolan O'Keefe 6-3, 6-4
Pinelands Reg. 5, Donovan Catholic 0
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Singles: Ashish Gainder d. Jace Carnes 6-0, 6-1; Aiden Falduto d. Adam Sahmanian 6-3, 6-1; Ty Kline d. Michael Boynton 6-1, 6-1
Doubles: Daniel Eberlin and Ian Cahill d. Collin Hopkins and Luke Strippoli 6-3, 6-2; Kai Santa Cruz and Brady Fence d. Andrew Winter and Chris Strippoli 7-5, 6-4
Records: Pinelands 16-2; Donovan Catholic 8-8
Ocean City 3, Atlantic City 2
Singles: Antonio Strafella AC d. Charles DiCicco 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 10-3; Jeronimo Ruiz, AC d. Jackson Barnes 6-2, 0-6, 10-4; Third singles results were unavailable
Doubles: Tracy Steingard and Colin Bowman OC d. Nakib Jalal and Asif Siddiquei 6-0, 6-1; Luke Wagner and Ethan Meron OC d. Rohan Rezoan and Mahir Shahriar 6-1, 6-0
Records: Ocean City 11-2; Atlantic City 1-9
Boys volleyball
Absegami 2, St. Augustine 0: The Braves (8-4) won by set scores of 26-24, 25-21. Xavier Vazquez led with 14 assists for the winners. Dinh Yih had eight digs and three assists. Nasir Hernandez-Haines added six kills, six service points and four digs. Jake Khuc added seven digs and four kills.
James Haugh led with 15 assists for the Hermits (6-8). Lorenzo Lopes had six digs. Adrian Limowski added five kills and five blocks. Cooper Kane had seven kills and four digs.
ACIT 2, Hammonton 0: The Red Hawks (9-9) won by set scores of 25-20, 25-18. For Hammonton (5-12), Isaac Fishman led with eight assists to go with three kills, two aces and two digs. Matt Viruet added seven digs. Joe Tierno had seven assists, five kills and three digs.
Girls track and field
Mainland Reg. 131, Bridgeton 9; Mainland Reg. 121, Egg Harbor Twp. 19; Mainland Reg. 121, ACIT 19;ACIT 86, Bridgeton 41; Egg Harbor Twp. 77, ACIT 55; Egg Harbor Twp. 101, Bridgeton 26
400 H: Amari (EHT) 1:10.5
100 run: Paige Bonczek (MR) 12.3
Long jump: Emm a Crozier-Carole (MR) 17-4.5
1,600 run: Gillian Lovett (MR) 5:19.5
Discus: Lina (B) 88-3
400 run: Amalinall (ACIT) 1:02.4
100 run: Crozier-Carole (MR) 14.9
Triple jump: Shayna (ACIT) 36-10.25
Javelin: Kasey Bretones (MR) 104-3
High jump: Kalla Tocci-Rogers (MR) 5-2
800 run: Preissman (MR) 2:32.4
200 run: Amalinally (ACIT) 26.1
Pole vault: Bodkin (MR) 9-0
3,200 run: Lovett (MR) 12:08.1
4x400 relay: Mainland (4:25.3)
Shot put: Crozier-Carole (MR) 33-1.5
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ALLEN, Texas — Authorities confirmed Tuesday the Allen shooter held some neo-Nazi views, but investigators cannot yet say why he attacked the outlet mall.
Texas Department of Public Safety regional director Hank Sibley said it looked like the gunman, identified as 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia, "targeted the location, rather than a specific group of people."
Sibley said, "He was very random in the people he killed."
Still, some people expressed surprise a Latino man would espouse white supremacist views. Scholars say the phenomenon is rare, but not unheard of.
"Latinos are not a homogenous grouping," Fordham University law professor Tanya Hernandez said. "They're a pan-ethnic population with many different racial identities and ancestries."
Hernandez is a leading researcher in the field of comparative race and ethnic studies. She notes that many Latinos identify as white.
"The Black and white binary that we think of in the United States is very real in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean," she added.
Smugglers brought far more slaves to Latin America than the region which would become the continental United States, Hernandez noted. She contends racism rooted in that history has passed from generation to generation in some families.
Hernandez added that many Nazis exiled from Europe after World War II found refuge in South America.
"There's already a homegrown element that (modern neo-Nazi groups) want to capitalize on" in Latin America, she said.
The phenomenon is not new. Thousands of Nazis who did not have blond hair and blue eyes fought to secure the social concept of an Aryan utopia.
But white supremacy is still rooted in "whiteness," says Mark Pitcavage, a senior research fellow with the Anti-Defamation League's center on extremism.
That means some extremist groups may not accept or recruit a Latino, even though that person holds extremist views. This reality requires a distinction between 'card-carrying' members of a neo-Nazi organization and people who merely espouse neo-Nazism.
It's not clear whether the Allen shooter, for example, was actually involved with a neo-Nazi organization.
"It's not like there's a trend of darker-skinned Latinos getting involved with white supremacist groups in the United States," Pitcavage added. "It's easy to be racist but not be a white-supremacist, no matter what race you are."
Some far-right organizations are openly recruiting Latinos, though. The Daily Stormer, the most popular neo-Nazi newspaper, has published articles in Spanish since 2017.
Other groups may tolerate actors who are not white.
"The Proud Boys, for instance, have been very clear they're perfectly fine with foot-soldiers not necessarily looking white as long as they ascribe to the belief that whiteness is superior," Hernandez said.
The Goyim Defense League places "anti-Semitism above all else," Pitcavage noted. Other organizations are intent on reaching white people with a Latino background.
"They're interested in any recruit who is white, looks white, and - in their opinion - acts white, regardless of what their last name might be," Pitcavage added.
A report from the Anti-Defamation League found that neo-Nazi organizations distributed more propaganda in the U.S. in 2022 than ever before.
Hate groups have spread their ideology by dropping leaflets or fliers on neighborhood lawns. Aledo and Colleyville residents discovered such pamphlets in 2021 and 2022.
"Some people view that as trying to terrorize or otherwise intimidate Latino populations," Hernandez said. "It can also be viewed as a recruiting campaign."
"You never know how someone will receive a message, she added.
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SAN ANTONIO — The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence announced new efforts to address domestic violence and child abuse in San Antonio.
The group of agencies include SAPD, the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Family Violence Prevention Services, and faith-based groups.
The new efforts include a billboard and bus campaign as well as virtual training in domestic violence prevention.
The following people were at the news conference Wednesday:
- Patricia S Castillo and Marta Pelaez, Co-Chairs of the City/County Task Force on Domestic Violence
- Judge Monique Diaz, Co-Chair of the CCDV
- Chief William McManus Violence Intervention Plan
- Erica Holler Stevenson Violence Prevention Plan
- Revs. Joe Barber (Baptist) and Anna Gordy (Lutheran)
- Lisa Epstein (Jewish Federation) and Samuel Gomez (AITSCM)*
- Beverly Watts Davis (WestCare) and Bill Neely (SACRD.org)*
- Councilman Dist. 8 Manny Pelaez
The group is offering free online training. The series will be four parts, and participants can attend as many as they are able. All sessions will be on zoom on Thursdays from 11:30-12:30: May 11, 18, 25, and June 1, 2023. Experts in the field will be leading and facilitating each session.
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SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio authorities are investigating if a fire at a makeshift memorial dedicated to 53 migrants who died in an overheated semitruck last summer was an act of arson. If so, it would be the second such incident at the far-southwest-side site in six months.
According to officials with the San Antonio Fire Department, someone stopped by Fire Station 52 to report the recent blaze early Monday morning. By the time fire crews arrived, however, the fire was out.
"Is this an act that is sending a message to San Antonio, that migrants are not wanted?" said Sandragrace Martinez, the memorial's curator. "And they're going to start with something that San Antonio organically brought about? I don't know the intent. It's not a good intent, that's for sure."
A 44-year-old woman, Estela Banda, was arrested on the morning of Nov. 22 for allegedly setting fire to the memorial set up along Quintana Road. Fifty-three crosses adorned with flags and flowers had been set up, one for each of the migrants who authorities said died of heat-related sickness after they were abandoned in the semitruck last June 27.
It turned out to be the deadliest human-smuggling event in U.S. history.
There are efforts underway, led by City Council representatives, to build a permanent memorial for the migrants. But funds have to be raised first. Banda is still awaiting trial.
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ALLEN, Texas — Rekha Shenoy believes she is alive and breathing purely based on blind luck.
The dentist, who lives in Collin County, says she avoided the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday because she was planning to attend the Ed Sheeran concert in Arlington that day and wouldn't have time.
Her decision to go to the outlet mall on Friday instead kept her out of the crosshairs of a mass shooting that killed eight and wounded seven.
"This was in our backyard, literally my backyard, " Shenoy said. "This could have been me."
"I was near that sidewalk where the victims were with my family--the same stores. That concert saved my life. More than ever, I feel like I'm staking my life on luck...on chance. I'm tired of living like this."
Shenoy is heading to Austin on Monday, along with up to 100 others potentially, from the group Collin County Parents Against Gun Violence -- a newly formed group fueled by the tragedy at the outlet mall.
They hope to plead with lawmakers who are in Austin for the 88th Legislative Session to do more to prevent mass shootings from happening.
Per a release given Wednesday, the group is asking for universal background checks with no loopholes, raising the age from 18 to 21 to purchase any firearm in Texas, implementing red flag laws, reasonable waiting periods to buy firearms and strict requirements for safe gun storage.
The group has asked to meet with Rep. Jeff Leach and Sen. Angela Paxton, who represent the area. According to the release, any other interested lawmakers are welcome to discuss potential solutions.
Leach told WFAA he welcomes the meeting. Paxton's office didn't return a comment request.
"We're hurt, we're shocked," Rev. Irvin Barrett of Sunlight Baptist Church in Allen said. Barrett intends to travel with the group as well as a member.
"We're horrified of what took place--but we're also motivated," he said. "We're motivated to see change."
Change isn't a new ask this legislative session. Parents who lost children in Uvalde last May have practically lived at the capitol for weeks.
Many of their gun reform efforts living in newly filed legislation this session, have not gone far.
Legislation requiring the purchasing age of an AR-15 to be raised from 18 to 21 did pass through a House committee earlier this week but missed a crucial deadline for a House vote.
With roughly three weeks left until the session ends May 29, many are skeptical that a unified response to gun violence can be handled under such a short deadline.
CCPAGV member Tania Rodriguez is hopeful lawmakers listen.
"Every day Texans are concerned about this," Rodriguez said. "Our concerns and our fears and our safety have no deadline." | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/after-outlet-mall-mass-shooting-parents-allen-collin-counties-plan-travel-austin-next-week-plead-for-change/287-98e59b31-b02f-45c6-abeb-b8c5cfe35b2c | 2023-05-11T03:45:11 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/after-outlet-mall-mass-shooting-parents-allen-collin-counties-plan-travel-austin-next-week-plead-for-change/287-98e59b31-b02f-45c6-abeb-b8c5cfe35b2c |
PRINCETON, Texas — A middle school student in the Collin County city of Princeton was arrested on Wednesday and charged with making a terroristic threat, officials said.
Officials with the Princeton Independent School District said that around 4 p.m. they were made aware of a possible threat on social media.
A Clark Middle School student was identified as a suspect and police were called to investigate, which included a search of the student's home, according to district officials.
During the evening, the suspect was arrested and taken to the Collin County Juvenile Detention Facility. A charge of making a terroristic threat, which is a felony, was filed, according to police.
"Princeton ISD and Princeton PD will continue to take every threat seriously and are committed to pursuing prosecution to the fullest extent of the law, the district said in a statement. "The district wants to reiterate the seriousness of using social media to pose threats or perpetuate rumors containing a potential threat."
This is the third time in three days that Collin County students have been arrested for an alleged social media threat.
On Monday, a 13-year-old Frisco ISD student was arrested in connection to threats made against multiple middle schools. She was charged with exhibition, use or threat of exhibition or use of firearms under the Texas Education Code.
And on Tuesday, Prosper ISD announced the arrest of one of its students accused of making threats toward Prosper High School and the cities of Prosper and Frisco. Another student also faces criminal charges for the threats, according to the district. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/collin-county-princeton-isd-middle-school-student-charged-felony-terroristic-threat/287-36f00dac-8e3b-4e86-be41-8aeb651016ef | 2023-05-11T03:45:17 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/collin-county-princeton-isd-middle-school-student-charged-felony-terroristic-threat/287-36f00dac-8e3b-4e86-be41-8aeb651016ef |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Harrisburg residents, advocates, and law enforcement officials came together at St. Stephens Episcopal Cathedral for a community summit on policing. People in attendance engaged with panel members about ways to address racial biases in the criminal justice system.
“We heard passion in this audience, passion from people on all sides," said Paul Butler, the keynote speaker of the summit.
Butler is a law professor at Georgetown University and the author of the 2017 book, "Chokehold: Policing Black Men." He used his experience as a former federal prosecutor to outline the effects of racial bias in policing and to argue for reforms to tackle the problem.
“Tonight, it’s about coming together to end what some people call, ‘the new Jim Crow,’" said Butler. "This tragic fact that there are more Black people in the criminal legal system today than there were slaves in 1850.”
Panelists for the summit included David Splain, the president of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association; Chad Dion Lassiter, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission; and Jennifer Gettle, the deputy district attorney for Dauphin County.
"We are doing our best to help people and to make our community safer, but at the same time, we're hearing from citizens who have other concerns about bias," said Gettle. “I think it was a good opportunity to hear what the community is feeling in this circumstance.”
She said Dauphin County has worked to implement diversionary courts to keep people out of prison, as well as worked to improve transparency in policing.
“There are some calls that the police get that are really not police calls; they are calls for mental health services, and mental health professionals need to be dealing with that rather than the police," said Gettle. "We also have different programs that look at transparency, by overlooking police actions."
She adds that community engagement will help law enforcement officials assess the reforms that are needed to address racial bias.
“I think it’s good to have this kind of community outreach and community interaction so we can make it a better place," Gettle told FOX43.
“We’re not going to agree on everything, but we’re going to have the conversation," said Butler. "That’s how progress happens; that’s how change happens.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-community-gathers-for-summit-on-policing-crime-police-community-harrisburg-dauphin-county/521-e24161f4-f3f4-4acd-b4a5-c7ff24186f86 | 2023-05-11T03:45:22 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-community-gathers-for-summit-on-policing-crime-police-community-harrisburg-dauphin-county/521-e24161f4-f3f4-4acd-b4a5-c7ff24186f86 |
ALLEN, Texas — On Saturday, May 6, 15 people were shot at the Allen Premium Outlets. Eight of them died.
Hundreds of people are left with a scarring memory.
“We're still going through those situations in our mind mentally,” said Scotty Montez. His family was inside the Nike store when they heard gunshots. "I immediately just grabbed my son and dove down."
Scotty was with 10-year-old Alejandro, separated from his wife, Sarah Montez, and 9-year-old Lorenzo.
Sarah said, “Alejandro and Scotty should have been outside. And so me as a mom, I started freaking out.”
As everyone ran to the back room of the store, they found each other and waited until police let them out.
They were asked to keep moving and to keep their hands in the air. As the Montez's crossed the street toward the North Face store with a crowd of people, a loud sound rang out.
“We hear a gunshot. And so everybody stops and we're like, wait, what is that? And then we heard another shot and that's when you see us running towards you guys,” said Sarah.
I was standing at the back of the stores when the Montez family ran in my direction. A moment captured on my camera has captivated people across the country. Lorenzo is seen screaming "run" as his mom grabs his arm while they sprint toward the lens.
In that moment, the Montez’s say all they knew was to run. They weren’t given any updates on the shooter or potential threats.
After the shooting, Lorenzo told his parents he was screaming at the camera person to run.
“I was thinking I didn't want no one to get hurt,” Lorenzo said.
I asked, “So were you telling that to us? To me?”
“Yes,” he replied.
Lorenzo was worried for others.
Scotty said, “When you're hearing my son saying run, that was an act of kindness from his heart.”
He is a glimpse of humanity in tragedy. And the video is a moment of a child’s innocence being taken away.
“Going over, watching that video over and over to this day, we still have tears in our eyes because we're we're still affected by it,” said Scotty.
Saturday was terrifying for the Montez family, but they understand the grief is heavy and unexplainable for the families who lost loved ones in Allen.
Lorenzo said, “We will pray for them.” | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-boy-says-he-was-telling-wfaa-reporter-to-run-during-allen-mall-shooting/287-8512a8bd-078f-41e5-87ac-4e7ab1c6ed66 | 2023-05-11T03:45:23 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-boy-says-he-was-telling-wfaa-reporter-to-run-during-allen-mall-shooting/287-8512a8bd-078f-41e5-87ac-4e7ab1c6ed66 |
ALLEN, Texas — Four days after the deadly mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas, a 6-year-old boy who was injured is "recovering well," according to his extended family.
William Cho was the only survivor from his immediate family.
Both of his parents, Kyu and Cindy, and his little brother, 3-year-old James, were killed while out shopping during an afternoon at the mall on Saturday, May 6.
William was injured and hospitalized.
According to a GoFundMe page set up by friends on behalf of the family, Kyu, Cindy, William and James Cho were at the mall to exchange clothes that William had just received for his birthday -- the last birthday he'd spend with his parents and brother.
The fundraising campaign has already reached nearly $1.8 million in donations.
On Wednesday, May 10, William's extended family released a statement to give an update on his condition and to thank everyone for their support.
"Our hearts are broken for our beloved family members who are no longer with us. We are deeply grateful and sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers. William is recovering well.
"All of our attention is now focused on ensuring William leads a happy, healthy life with his extended family who love him dearly. We ask that you respect and honor our family's privacy in the coming days and weeks so that we may mourn and honor our loved ones' legacies and lives."
Prestonwood Christian Academy shared earlier this week that William is a student at the school.
"We’re certainly heartbroken over the news of the shooting in Allen, Texas," Dr. Mike Goddard, the school's superintendent, said. "We’re very family oriented and we rely on God during times like this."
The other five victims who died have been identified and include sisters Daniela, 11, and Sofia, 8, Mendoza; Christian LaCour, 20; Aishwarya Thatikonda, 27; and Elio Cumana-Rivas, 32.
Six others remain hospitalized with various injuries from the shooting. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/william-cho-lost-parents-brother-allen-texas-mall-shooting-recovering/287-db10c208-6cd2-4367-9386-38ba55ab9d9e | 2023-05-11T03:45:29 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/william-cho-lost-parents-brother-allen-texas-mall-shooting-recovering/287-db10c208-6cd2-4367-9386-38ba55ab9d9e |
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Fulton County is working with the City of College Park right now for a tiny homes pilot program. Fulton County Commissioners already approved putting $1 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act towards a pilot program.
The pilot program in College Park potentially includes six to eight tiny houses, each with less than 500 square feet. Prices are expected to range from $100,000 to $150,000.
It’s just a small plot of land now, but big things could be coming to an area along Princeton Avenue, just a block away from College Park’s MARTA station.
“We thought it would be a good spot, great location, close to city services, the library, our restaurants along Main Street, and Parks and Recreation,” College Park Councilman Joe Carn said.
Carn said College Park would like to donate about half an acre of land it owns to Fulton County for the pilot.
“Georgia is the seventh state in terms of housing affordability,” Carn said. “They're pretty unaffordable in terms of housing, so we're going to work to help to turn the tide there.”
The houses would look similar to tiny homes at South Park Cottage, which is also in College Park.
Many people in the area give the pilot program two thumbs up.
“I actually think it's a great idea. We're just programed to think that we need a big home, but we actually don’t, which just clutters up and takes more space for extra things and stuff like that. It’s more things to clean," Raynesha Harrison said.
“I think the community would definitely benefit from the tiny homes. It would bring people who may need affordable housing into the community and give them an opportunity to be able to purchase over here. I think that would be great," Tania Butts said.
Carn hopes the tiny houses pilot program is just the beginning for the small homes in College Park.
“Hopefully we get a good reception and there's more interest for maybe further developments,” Carn said.
The College Park City Council is expected to discuss the tiny home pilot program at City Hall on June 1. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/1-million-tiny-houses-pilot-program-could-come-college-park-soon/85-a97d4f9a-95e9-475a-9151-8b6b99335351 | 2023-05-11T03:55:56 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/1-million-tiny-houses-pilot-program-could-come-college-park-soon/85-a97d4f9a-95e9-475a-9151-8b6b99335351 |
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A former Atlanta Falcons player who was arrested after he allegedly fired shots at a crowded Gwinnett County park was released on a $1 million bond Wednesday.
William Moore was arrested Sunday, April 23 after a shooting in the parking lot of Alexander Park off Old Snellville Highway in Lawrenceville.
A woman claimed that Moore threatened her and then proceeded to shoot at the tires of her gray Nissan sedan. The woman said Moore claimed that her niece hit his daughter while playing in the park.
There were several conditions to Moore's release from the Gwinnett County Jail, on top of the paid bond.
- Moore must wear an ankle monitor.
- Moore must stay away from the victims.
- Moore must surrender all of his firearms.
RELATED: Former Falcons player William Moore arrested, accused of firing shots at Lawrenceville park
Moore's attorney denied the woman's accounts, saying the woman tried to slam into his client's vehicle and he feared for his children's safety. His attorney, Matthew Crosby, said in part, "he shot at her car's tire and away from the occupants, attempting to disable her vehicle and prevent further deadly threats to his children. William adamantly denies the charges..."
The video below shows the moments Moore was at the window of the woman's car, where she claims the former Falcons football player was threatening her.
Moore was booked that Sunday night just after 8 p.m. on the following charges:
- Cruelty to Children 3rd Degree (2 counts)
- Aggravated Assault (2 counts)
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime
Moore spent his entire NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons as a safety. He was a second-round pick in the 2009 draft out of the University of Missouri. He was released from the Falcons in 2016.
11Alive was at the Gwinnett County Jail when Moore was released and walked free. You can watch the moments he walked out in the video below. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-falcons-player-william-moore-released-bond-firing-shots-gwinnett-county-park/85-3b89d779-6b03-4106-97d0-a36df31d0fb0 | 2023-05-11T03:56:02 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/former-falcons-player-william-moore-released-bond-firing-shots-gwinnett-county-park/85-3b89d779-6b03-4106-97d0-a36df31d0fb0 |
MERCER ISLAND, Wash. — The Mercer Island High School band is fundraising to be able to participate in the most iconic parades in the country.
Last year KING 5 shared the news about Mercer Island High School being selected to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. The school’s nearly 300-member band program is the largest in the state, involving nearly 25% of the student body.
MIHS Marching Band Director Parker Bixby says the students were excited about the news but the band directors “just about lost their minds.” Bixby says being one of a few schools chosen is validation for the students and staff who overcame an enormous amount of work coming out of the pandemic.
The exciting news comes with the reality of transporting more than 200 students and marching band instruments more than 2,800 miles away to New York during the busy holiday season.
“We are lucky to have the amazing Mercer Island Band Boosters that help with scholarships and financial support and we are launching a fun opportunity to support the band this weekend,” says Bixby.
The Mindy 500 is the school's take on the Indianapolis 500 race and puts a quirky twist on the race format. Big Wheels will race through the halls of the school on Saturday as the school hosts a day of fundraising featuring games, a car show and food trucks.
“If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your bike through the school or even riding a skateboard down the hall, this is even better!” says Bixby, and students agree.
Moa Valentin is a drum major for Mercer Island High School and says the students are excited to make the trip to New York and what it might inspire.
“I’m excited to see how the band as a whole will grow from it and the opportunities that it’s going to lead to in the future,” says Valentin.
All proceeds from the Mindy 500 will go directly to the students as they prepare to make the trip to participate in the largest, most-watched parade in the nation.
The school is one of only six high school bands to earn a spot in the 2023 parade. The band has also performed at other major events, including the Tournament of Roses, Seattle Seahawks half-time shows and the London New Year's Parade.
“This is as big an honor as it gets and the kids deserve this,” says Bixby.
Racers from 5th to 12th grade can participate in the Mindy 500 this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mercer Island High School. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or at the door. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mercer-island-high-school-band-fundraising-new-york-macys-thanksgiving-parade/281-22eeea24-ad12-4af9-82b3-1ca507dcb088 | 2023-05-11T04:04:40 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mercer-island-high-school-band-fundraising-new-york-macys-thanksgiving-parade/281-22eeea24-ad12-4af9-82b3-1ca507dcb088 |
TAMPA, Florida — Following a search of Tampa city council member Lynn Hurtak's home, the councilwoman released a statement sharing more details on the incident.
"Based on the information we have, it appears that the search warrant executed at our home on Monday was solely related to my husband's work as a journalist," Hurtak said in a statement released Wednesday.
FBI agents combed through the Hurtak's home in Seminole Heights and seized her husband, Tim Burke's, phone, computer and other items, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Burke is a former journalist who currently manages a media business. He told the Times his personal and business devices were confiscated and he didn't think the search was related to city business, the news outlet reports.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor learned of the search at the same time that everyone else did, a spokesperson for the city leader said in a statement. Additionally, Tampa police is not involved.
Although there is no correlation, the FBI search comes not long after the Tampa election runoff in which Hurtak ran as the incumbent and won District 3.
It wasn't long after that an investigation was launched into an unauthorized user illegally accessing files on a shared Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office's network. Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer reassured residents that the unauthorized user didn't have access to the voter registration system or the ballot tabulation system. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hurtak-fbi-search-home-tampa-city-council/67-4bf54bb8-06d8-44d4-ac1c-92b320c4d1f3 | 2023-05-11T04:05:24 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hurtak-fbi-search-home-tampa-city-council/67-4bf54bb8-06d8-44d4-ac1c-92b320c4d1f3 |
VENICE, Fla. — The family of 15-year-old Hannah Serfass, who died in a horseback riding accident in Venice in April, publically shared their message for the first time on Wednesday.
The teen's mother says Hannah's passion was riding.
"I know that she was living her life for God and for the animals. She loved animals," Janine Serfass said.
In her mother's eyes, Hannah was pure sunshine.
"Her eyes glowed, her smile glowed. There was just a light that came forth from her and I think it made people feel comfortable and happy," Janine said.
But nothing made Hannah happier than being with her horses.
"She just loved it. She woke up in the morning thinking about it. She slept about it, she ate about it. Horses were all she wanted to do for the rest of her life and she was very vocal about this is going to be my career," Janine said.
But as her parents see it, God had different plans for her.
On April 30 at Fox Lea Farms in Venice, Hannah was involved in a freak accident. Her horse tripped suddenly, throwing Hannah and crushing her head.
"It was instant. It's just the way they fell," Janine said. "We have gone over it with many authorities over and over again. The horse did nothing wrong. We don't know why he tripped and went down. There's really not a rational reason."
The United States Equestrian Federation released a statement following the accident, saying it "takes every accident very seriously and will be reviewing the accident thoroughly to learn what we can do to minimize risk and increase safety in equestrian sport."
Meanwhile, the family is turning to their faith for answers.
"Our explanation that we can live with is God just really wanted her and he just plucked her up and said you're coming now," Janine said.
Hannah now rests in her "happy place", next to her horse barn on her family farm.
As her family reflects, #RideForHannah is circulating through the equestrian community. It's a reminder to keep living as Hannah would.
"I'm sure she would say from the grave, 'Please get back on and ride.' She would have got back on and rode if she could. And you know, if she had to plan her own demise, this is the way she would have planned it. She was on a horse doing what she loved," Janine said.
A funeral and memorial service were held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala over the weekend. Janine said it was all organized and paid for by the center's owners, the Roberts Family.
"We just want to say a special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Roberts Senior for graciously donating anything we needed at the World Equestrian Center to host Hannah's celebration of life. They donated everything, and they really helped us to make a special day for our daughter," Janine said. "We also would like to thank everyone who has sent messages, mail, gifts, flowers and ribbons. It's been endless," said Janine.
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala plans to plant a tree with a plaque dedicated to Hannah Serfass. Through donations, the Serfass family also hopes to establish a scholarship to support riders in need. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/15-year-old-equestrian-died-riding-accident/67-ca0d1bb3-337b-4c0c-a812-a7baecf0932f | 2023-05-11T04:05:31 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/15-year-old-equestrian-died-riding-accident/67-ca0d1bb3-337b-4c0c-a812-a7baecf0932f |
MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland launched their new utility billing portal eight days ago to help residents pay bills and view water usage easier.
Since the site launched, users have been having some issues that the city is helping citizens resolve.
"We’re working every single day trying to work every little glitch that comes up," said Christy Weakland, Director of Finance for the City of Midland.
They are seeing some common problems.
"One of the issues we’ve been having pretty regularly is the bill number needs to be eight numbers, a dash and then two numbers," said Weakland. "So it’s eight dash two, and if your account number is not eight digits, you just need to add zeros in front of it to make eight numbers."
Luckily, there are some simple solutions to those common problems.
"The most important thing you need to know for both situations is you need to use the proper account number, and that’s the account number at the top of your bill," said Weakland.
The city also wants to make sure you're using the correct zip code.
"One other issue I want to bring up is when it asks for your zip code, it needs to be your service address zip code," said Weakland. "Some people are putting their mailing address zip code if it’s different, and that will also not match up with the account."
If you have to sign up as a new user, use your account number and you'll still have all your information.
"There’s a place they put in their username, and it gives them a chance to reset their password," said Weakland. "Now that’s gonna work if they know what email they used to set up that prior account. If for some reason they don’t know that they can always go in to the other side of that same screen, it has a place to sign up from scratch."
"If you do sign up as a new user, you just use your account number and it’ll pull your full information into that new profile, so keep in mind that’s another option to go if you’re having a hard time bringing up your old username," said Weakland.
The city is continuing to fix and monitor issues. If you're having any problems, you're asked to call customer service at 432-685-7320. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-midland-issues-billing-portal/513-4fe7ba80-faee-4c8b-9d35-5fff890aa8a8 | 2023-05-11T04:10:09 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/city-of-midland-issues-billing-portal/513-4fe7ba80-faee-4c8b-9d35-5fff890aa8a8 |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — ECISD will be hosting its 2023 Career Fair on May 11.
The event will be taking place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Permian High School Field House. People will be able to speak with administrators, find out about the district culture and learn about the available positions. There will also be onsite interviews with campuses and departments.
For more information, people can go to the ECISD Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ecisd-to-host-2023-career-fair-on-may-11/513-1abfbb0c-6205-41f1-8b58-d95acd299c7b | 2023-05-11T04:10:15 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/ecisd-to-host-2023-career-fair-on-may-11/513-1abfbb0c-6205-41f1-8b58-d95acd299c7b |
MIDLAND, Texas —
Midland County released a statement from Judge Terry Johnson Wednesday addressing concerns about events at the Midland County Horseshoe following a change in management.
Midland County Commissioners voted 3-2 Monday to terminate a contract with Horseshoe Hospitality Services, the privately-owned company that previously managed the complex.
The county said that since news of them taking over management of the horseshoe got out, they have received calls from residents worried about events being canceled.
Johnson said events will go on as planned. Read below for the full statement from the judge:
“I have received several calls of concern from Midland County residents worried about events that they have planned or have tickets to at the Horseshoe Arena; including a graduation ceremony this weekend.
I want to assure the public that we’re aware of how important the arena is to the community and the events that are currently planned will continue to happen. We are working to make this transition that the termination of contract is causing as seamless as possible.” | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-county-judge-addresses-public-concern-over-management-changes-at-horseshoe-arena/513-43b27302-7fb3-4718-ab0d-4ebdc9dde700 | 2023-05-11T04:10:21 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-county-judge-addresses-public-concern-over-management-changes-at-horseshoe-arena/513-43b27302-7fb3-4718-ab0d-4ebdc9dde700 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD sent a district-wide message to community members about a social media rumor involving a shooting and possible bombing.
The rumor started because of a Snapchat that was circulating around the area. The post talks about a school shooting at 2:30 p.m. and possible bombing at 6:00 p.m.
According to the Communications Office at MISD, they said that there is no indication that the rumor is targeting MISD and that the post is vague about where it originated from. The school day has continued as usual. Midland ISD Police is continuing to investigate this situation.
Other school districts and police departments in West Texas and New Mexico have alerted the public about a similar post on Snapchat going around. MWPISD and Hobbs Municipal Schools have both let their parents know about the post and that they are also investigating.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-isd-sends-out-district-wide-message-about-social-media-shooting-rumor/513-9adaef56-a84f-4620-b44f-2e42e060e2e4 | 2023-05-11T04:10:27 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-isd-sends-out-district-wide-message-about-social-media-shooting-rumor/513-9adaef56-a84f-4620-b44f-2e42e060e2e4 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland ISD students participated in the 'Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day' program on May 9.
Around 100 8th grade girls stepped into the shoes of engineers at the Petroleum Museum's STEM Education Center. The event was hosted by XTO Energy, and employee volunteers led the program that's designed to light a spark in young girls to inspire them to consider careers in the field of engineering.
"It's really about introducing STEM and really getting them or having this interaction at a very crucial age where they start selecting different course work that can really get them into STEM," Said Operations Engineering Manager of XTO Energy Rayssa Sanchez. "So really believe that this is the time where you can really make an impact maybe by the time, they're in college or later it'll be a little bit too late to feed the pipeline."
Students were able to do hands-on problem-solving activities and water experiments to show how creativity in STEM can lead to careers. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-isd-students-participate-in-introduce-a-girl-to-engineering-day/513-f85ef45c-fb5d-4f7c-b7b5-1a9f2b6c7003 | 2023-05-11T04:10:34 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-isd-students-participate-in-introduce-a-girl-to-engineering-day/513-f85ef45c-fb5d-4f7c-b7b5-1a9f2b6c7003 |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Petroleum Museum's Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series highlighted the Santa Rita No.1 on May 9.
The event gave people the chance to learn about the history of this special oil well in West Texas that was celebrating its 100th anniversary. Several shady promotions of salted wells were perpetrated in West Texas in the 1920s, but in 1923, the Santa Rita came online and proved that oil existed in the region.
The well was on the University of Texas Lands in Reagan County. The rig now sits at the University of Texas in Austin.
The Brown Bag Lunch and Lecture Series will be holding events the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Susie Hitchcock Hall will be speaking next month. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/santa-rita-no1-highlighted-during-petroleum-museums-brown-bag-lunch-and-lecture-series/513-3cb9ecf6-aba0-4f6e-a129-3ee6bf67e4d7 | 2023-05-11T04:10:40 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/santa-rita-no1-highlighted-during-petroleum-museums-brown-bag-lunch-and-lecture-series/513-3cb9ecf6-aba0-4f6e-a129-3ee6bf67e4d7 |
BREWSTER COUNTY, Texas — It is a policy that has gained a lot more recognition in the past couple of years.
Title 42 will be expiring Thursday. It was part of a law that allowed migration to be curbed in the name of public health.
Naturally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Title 42 was used to send migrants away from the southern border, after the CDC ordered migration to be limited to stop the spread of COVID-19.
"Title 42 was implemented to prevent countries that had some sort of communicable disease from having people come into our country," said Brewster County Sheriff Ronny Dodson.
With COVID-19 restrictions being lifted worldwide, Title 42 is set to expire alongside them.
An influx of migrants is now expected to hit the southern border. Each migrant is also ready be thoroughly processed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine their legal status.
However, Dodson was concerned that, with more migrants being interviewed and processed by Border Patrol agents, it would take agents away from the front lines.
"You know, they're going to have a lot of paperwork, and it's going to take a lot of administrative people," said Dodson. "When you get that many people coming on, it's gonna take a lot of men and women that are working, the Border Patrol and the ICE agents, off the front lines and doing paperwork."
While Brewer County is no stranger to migrants, there is only so much Dodson and his staff can do about migrants, even when Title 42 was in place.
"It’s not gonna change what we’re doing on the state level," said Dodson. "We can only do what we can do, catching the smugglers. Because it’s like I said, we have no jurisdiction over immigrants."
New policies and procedures may help increase the amount of legal migrants coming into the country, but there will still be criminals and smugglers looking to exploit shortcuts and loopholes.
“There’s always going to be human smuggling," said Dodson. "Wherever there’s money that can be made, they’re going to make it. That’s not going to stop, that part, because you’re going to have criminal aliens that are going to be trying to come across, because they’re not going to come across a point of entry.” | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/title-42-west-texas/513-b98ee83f-18c1-424f-aec4-7c253efa49a9 | 2023-05-11T04:10:46 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/title-42-west-texas/513-b98ee83f-18c1-424f-aec4-7c253efa49a9 |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee school districts are set to receive extra funding for school safety.
Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation Wednesday committing $230 million to districts across the state. The law also requires schools to staff a school resource officer, something many local districts say they already do.
“Even though we have a school resource officer, and all of our schools in Washington County will be eligible to receive money to pay for those,” Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff Keith Sexton said.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office spends $1.8 million on its school resource officer program, which places SROs at all county schools, according to Sexton.
Other school districts are considering renovations to improve security.
Carter County Director of Schools Brandon Carpenter said his district is already working on a plan to use some of the funds for security improvements. The district wants to create secure vestibules at the front of every school, which would allow visitors to enter the building while keeping the rest of the building secure.
“Some of our schools, older schools already have part of that,” Carpenter said. “We just want to go in and maybe do a few changes to make them a little more welcoming to the parents.”
The district would also like to install new lock systems.
The legislation requires school districts to ensure that doors are kept locked. Failing to do so could result in a loss of funding.
The new school safety funds will become available in July. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-officials-look-forward-to-extra-school-safety-funding/ | 2023-05-11T04:13:44 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/local-officials-look-forward-to-extra-school-safety-funding/ |
A 1-year-old baby girl was found dead inside a family's car in New York's Rockland County after she had been left unattended for several hours, police said.
The infant was found by officers in Spring Valley just after 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to town police. The girl, who has not been identified, was found in a vehicle on Ridge Avenue, police said.
It appeared that she had been left alone in the car for hours. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was not clear how the girl died. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death.
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An investigation is ongoing. It was unclear if any charges would be filed.
While it wasn't clear that outside temperatures played a role, the organization Kids & Car Safety said it would be the third child this year to have died in a hot car, and the first in New York. The group said than more than 1,050 children have died in hot cars since 1990, with the vast majority being 3 years old or younger. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/1-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-family-car-in-rockland-county-police/4323182/ | 2023-05-11T04:19:06 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/1-year-old-girl-found-dead-in-family-car-in-rockland-county-police/4323182/ |
Police arrest suspect after chair tossed through window at popular Detroit bar
An arrest has been made after a popular downtown Detroit bar was vandalized last weekend, police said Wednesday.
The arrest was announced a day after the Detroit Police Department offered a $250 reward for tips in connection with the incident early Sunday at Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy in the 1400 block of Griswold.
"Thank you to the community and the dedicated officers who worked together to locate and arrest this suspect," the Police Department said in a statement.
The suspect was captured on a surveillance camera walking on a sidewalk near the business, stopping, then grabbing a chair and tossing it into a window.
The spot is nationally known, having hosted A-list actors and was named one of the Best Bars in America by Esquire in 2014. The owner, longtime businessman Larry Mongo, has been called the "unofficial ambassador to Detroit."
Mongo had sought tips in the case on Facebook. In another post shared Wednesday, Mongo said he had spoken with the suspect by phone and shared a video that recorded part of the conversation.
It was unclear when the clip was shot or how Mongo reached the man arrested.
"You don’t need no felony on you, young man. I’m telling you," the owner was heard saying in the footage, which appeared to be filmed outside his business.
Mongo did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday on the arrest.
The suspect remains in custody, said Cpl. Dan Donakowski, a spokesman for the Detroit Police Department.
Other details on him or charges were not available, Donakowski said. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/10/police-arrest-suspect-after-chair-tossed-through-window-at-popular-detroit-bar/70206020007/ | 2023-05-11T04:26:33 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/10/police-arrest-suspect-after-chair-tossed-through-window-at-popular-detroit-bar/70206020007/ |
Monroe school district official accused of seeking teens for sex
An official at a Monroe County school district has been charged in connection with allegedly seeking teens for sex, investigators announced Wednesday.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office V.I.P.E.R. (Violent Internet & Predator Exploitation Response) Task Force was conducting a human trafficking prevention operation Tuesday when Keith Allen Williams allegedly "solicited a law enforcement officer posing online as a 14-year-old child for sexual acts," representatives said in a statement.
Authorities learned the 30-year-old was the chief financial officer for Jefferson Schools, according to the release.
Another man, identified as Domanique Raji Berry, 33, of Toledo, also asked an undercover officer posing online as a teen for sex, the Sheriff's Office said.
Williams and Berry were arrested and held in the Monroe County Jail.
They each were charged with four felony counts, including child abusive commercial activity and accosting children for immoral purposes, First District Court records show.
The pair faced a hearing Wednesday in front of First District Court Judge Amanda Eicher.
Bond was set at $500,000.
Jefferson Schools officials learned about Williams' arrest on Wednesday, investigators said.
"The employee will be placed on non-disciplinary, paid administrative leave pending further investigation into this off-duty conduct," Superintendent Nelson A. Henry said in a statement. "Moreover, the district will work cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and take all necessary steps to ensure that the school environment is not disrupted during this time."
Williams faces a probable cause conference at 9 a.m. May 23. Another hearing follows at 1 p.m. May 30.
Berry's probable cause conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. May 17. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/10/monroe-school-district-official-accused-of-seeking-teens-for-sex/70206067007/ | 2023-05-11T04:26:45 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/10/monroe-school-district-official-accused-of-seeking-teens-for-sex/70206067007/ |
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was reported Wednesday in northern Arizona by the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake occurred at about 11:30 a.m. near the community of Cameron in Coconino County, the USGS reported.
Another 3.1 magnitude earthquake was reported nearby at about 3 p.m.
According to USGS, damage from an earthquake typically doesn't occur until the magnitude reaches between 4 and 5. But a quake in the 3-magnitude range can still be felt depending on a person's location.
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PHOENIX —
May 13
Paint and Sip with Mom | The Clarendon Hotel, 5th Floor SkyDeck, 401 W Clarendon Avenue | Phoenix
- An evening of painting and libations with artist Terra Galor
- 6-8 p.m.
- Cost $30
- Must be 21 or older
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STK Steakhouse Mother’s Day | 7134 E Stetson Drive | Scottsdale
- Afternoon Tea: Selection of Hot Tea, Sandwiches, Scones & Desserts | Served with a glass of Prosecco, Moet Brut or Veuve Clicquot Rose
- Brunch: STK Bennies, Hot Chicken & Waffle, Truffle Steak & Egg, Mothers Goodies
- Afternoon Tea Cocktails: GT Mojito, Bubbletini, Southern Peaches, Peachallini
- Wagyu Specials: Selection of wagyu from around the world
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May 14
Moms and Mimosas | Legacy Park, 6321 S. Ellsworth Road | Mesa
- Tickets are $5
- 150 shopping vendors on hand
- Mimosa bar
- Live music
- Photo booth
- Flower bar
- Chair massages and more
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Kona Grill Mother's Day Dinner | 7014 East Camelback | Scottsdale
- Prime Rib Surf & Turf
- Prime Rib with 2 Prawns
- Yuzu Lime Bar Dessert
- Glass of Bubbles
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Roaring Fork Specialty Dinner | 4800 N Scottsdale Road | Scottsdale
- 3-9 p.m.
- Specialty dinner that embraces the flavors created by the wood-fired rotisserie, open flame grill, and stone hearth oven
- A la carte menu items include: Skillet Corn Bread, Smoked Chicken Wings, Crispy Chicken Bites, Steak Tenderloin Salad, Mixed Market Greens, Shrimp Cocktail, Prime Rib, Braised Pork Shoulder Carnitas, Sugar Cured Duck Breast, Cedar Plank Salmon
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Mother's Day Brunch at Cala Scottsdale | 7501 E Camelback Road | Scottsdale
- 10 a.m. 3 p.m.
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- Coriander Crusted Ahi Tuna Salad
- Whipped Avocado & Ricotta Toast
- Lemon Chiffon Cake
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Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa Mother's Day Brunch | 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road | Scottsdale
- 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Fresh seafood display and Southwestern-inspired classics
- 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. - Live music
- $115 per adult (unlimited access to the Bloody Mary and mimosa bar) and $48 per child
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FLINT By Baltaire Mother's Day Brunch | 2425 E. Camelback Road | Phoenix
- 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Seafood display, an eggs benedict station, an impressive carving station, breakfast classics like lemon-ricotta pancakes and more.
- Coffee, tea and juice selections are included
- $125 per adult and $45 per child.
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Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails | 2 East Jefferson Street | Phoenix
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Celebrate mom and enjoy a special and delicious a la carte sweet and savory brunch
- Spring Pea Soup, Baby Spinach and Strawberry Salad, Watermelon Caprese Salad, Lemon Cream Cheese Stuffed Crepes, Lemon Cream Cheese Stuffed Crepes
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Kona Grill Mother's Day Bruch | 7014 East Camelback | Scottsdale
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PHOENIX — An on-duty Phoenix police officer has died after experiencing a "medical event," the department announced Wednesday.
Police said the event did not occur during a call for service.
The officer is not being identified at this time.
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VANCOUVER, Wash. — Light rail is potentially coming to Vancouver and the city is now considering spending $12 million on a prime piece of downtown real estate. It’s an open lot that could become a light rail transit center if the Interstate Bridge Replacement project goes forward.
The project is not a done deal yet, as Oregon lawmakers continue to debate how to put up their share for the bridge — $1 billion to match an identical amount already pledged by Washington.
Regardless, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle wants the field at East Evergreen Boulevard and C Street to become a transit hub. She figures the price is right even if the new bridge plan falls apart.
The property is an open lot with a lot of upside for the future of transportation in Vancouver, according to the mayor.
“The developer gave us quite a donation, so it'll be a $12 million investment,” said McEnerny-Ogle.
It's $12 million for 3.18 acres, a plot that appraisers say is worth $18-20 million. It's on the east side of downtown next to Vancouver Community Library and some historic parts of the city.
The land is also adjacent to I-5 and the planned TriMet Max light rail route along the interstate. You can see the route noted in yellow on plan renderings for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Replacement Program.
“This will be the new transit mall where light rail stops, where our bus rapid transits come together, where our local buses come together, where the little shuttle buses come down from the north,” said the mayor.
In addition, there will be parking and other amenities as part of the transit hub. A city presentation lays out more details.
McEnerny-Ogle said the city has been eyeing this property since 2007, when the library was set to be built. And it’s been considered a good spot for a transit hub before, at the time of the failed Columbia River Crossing project.
KGW talked to a few people visiting the library who like the idea of it this time around.
“This is so central to the city core; it seems like a great way to put together all the cool things that are in the area. And you really give people access to it,” said Kate Donovan as she loaded two young children into her minivan in the small library parking lot.
“As long as it's done safe and there's security being so close to where I bring my kiddos a lot, I’m OK with it for the price in this area. And if we get a way to go across the bridge or go north or south, I’m happy with that,” said Patrick Ridgley as he was leaving with his children.
Vancouver City Council will consider the deal at a meeting on Monday, but they've already been working ahead on it.
The mayor believes it will be approved for the purchase of this land in June, with $12 million in city dollars in place. The funds will be split evenly between three sources, including Real Estate Excise Tax proceeds and short-term loans from the parking and water funds.
“And we'll be able to recoup that, but this is an opportunity for us to get things together, control the development of this site — and then we'll work with IBR in the future," said McEnerny-Ogle. "But that's our big concern right now, we need to make sure Oregon understands this is a project that we desperately need.”
The mayor is a big proponent of an I-5 bridge replacement. She will be down in Salem on Thursday, lobbying Oregon lawmakers to do their part to make it happen. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver/vancouver-light-rail-transit-center-downtown-site/283-7dcbe948-dafc-4df2-a28f-d9fa1b845a23 | 2023-05-11T04:31:35 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/vancouver/vancouver-light-rail-transit-center-downtown-site/283-7dcbe948-dafc-4df2-a28f-d9fa1b845a23 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — As the school year winds down, Local 5 is following up with an Iowa district that made some big changes this year by dropping a school week from five to four days.
After years of discussing the idea, Cardinal Community Schools implemented the four-day school week this year.
The district said the shortened week creates built-in time for professional development and will give schools a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining teachers. It also said the switch to a four-day week boosts morale, reduces absences and gives teachers more time for planning and collaboration.
Now, one year after implementing the decision, Local 5 spoke with Superintendent Joel Pederson about how they're adapting to the schedule.
Pedersen shared how the schedule has impacted families, and the school's efforts to get and keep teachers.
"I would say it's definitely improved," Pedersen said. "And we use it as a as a tool. When we we put out postings, a lot of times people mentioned it as a reason that they've they've applied."
As for feedback from families within the district, Pedersen says they haven't received many complaints.
"We know that there's things out there that don't work perfectly for families, and we're there to help them with extra food on the backpacks to go home," Pedersen said. "Or, you know, trying to have some options for daycare, too. So, but we really haven't heard much."
Local 5 spoke to a handful of Cardinal School District parents. They were generally pleased by the change. Some said they do experience scheduling issues from time to time.
Pedersen said the district is giving the four-day weeks another go, as the school board approved the same schedule for the upcoming school year. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/cardinal-school-district-iowa-four-day-school-week/524-a9a6e23d-ddbf-4230-ae40-c22603730234 | 2023-05-11T04:35:06 | 1 | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/local/cardinal-school-district-iowa-four-day-school-week/524-a9a6e23d-ddbf-4230-ae40-c22603730234 |
RADFORD, Va. – After months of back-and-forth discussions, Radford City Schools finally have a new bell schedule for the next school year.
10 News has continued to cover the ongoing conversation of bell schedules for Radford. At Wednesday night’s school board meeting, a decision was made.
Starting next school year, the high school and middle school will transition to a 7-block schedule each day of the week. One of the blocks on the schedule is designated for teachers to plan.
The elementary schools will have a regular schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Thursdays, the elementary students will be dismissed early. During that period, teachers will get to have their planning time.
The bell schedule changes first became a topic of discussion when Superintendent Robert Graham heard from his teachers about not having enough planning time.
“Time has been something that we’re hearing from our teachers. That’s something we would really like to provide for them, so that was actually the main reason for the schedule changes,” Graham said.
Teachers stood in unison during Wednesday’s meeting to express their gratitude for all the work Graham and his staff have put in. Stacy Schwenk teaches at Belle Heth Elementary School. She spoke on behalf of her colleagues.
“We cannot thank you enough for supporting us as we are all striving to do what is best for our children we serve,” Schwenk said.
The job is not done yet as some of the school board members want to see something done to help working parents. Vice Chairperson of the board, Jody Ray, said the new schedule still starts later than currently which can be difficult for those who drive their kids to school.
“We’re still starting too late to drop their kids off for lack of a better way of describing it. I hope we can come up with something,” Ray said.
One of the other things the school board is asking the district to look into is having an early dismissal or late start one day for the high school so teachers can have more time to either plan or have meetings.
The school board unanimously approved the new schedule. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/11/radford-city-school-board-approves-new-bell-schedule/ | 2023-05-11T04:36:02 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/11/radford-city-school-board-approves-new-bell-schedule/ |
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – The Rockbridge County community is healing after Devin Riley – a friend, student, volunteer firefighter, athlete, and son – was tragically killed in a car crash.
The 18-year-old attended Rockbridge County High School and was set to graduate in just two short weeks. To honor Devin, students and staff at RCHS have created makeshift memorials on his desk and in his parking spot, as we reported previously.
Leaders of Rockbridge County Public Schools have now announced that Rockbridge County High School will be closed on Monday, May 15, to give the community time to grieve.
[Rockbridge County community mourns loss of high school senior, volunteer firefighter]
School leaders say Devin’s funeral service will be held on Monday, May 15. RCHS will be closed so that friends, family, teachers, and administrators will be able to attend his service.
All other schools will function as normal, officials said.
If you have any questions, you’re asked to reach out to RCHS administration. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/11/rockbridge-county-high-school-closed-monday-for-students-staff-to-attend-funeral-service/ | 2023-05-11T04:36:08 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/11/rockbridge-county-high-school-closed-monday-for-students-staff-to-attend-funeral-service/ |
ROCHESTER, Minn.-- One of Olmsted County's oldest cold cases is still under investigation after 30 years.
Linda Anger, of Rochester was last seen May 7, 1993 at the old Olmsted County Courthouse. Since then, Olmsted County Sheriff's Office investigators have still not come across any leads on Anger's whereabouts.
Olmsted County Attorney, Mark Ostrem says as the case ages, finding evidence becomes harder. He also says what he believes could bring this case to justice.
“Witnesses coming forward with information they know, certainly would be helpful.” he suggests. “And the other thing that helps in many cold cases is just advancing technology. We're all very aware of how DNA has helped in cold cases."
Ostrem says a case like this will never stay closed, and investigators will continue to be hopeful--looking at anger's file with fresh eyes and new tools.
Anyone who has seen or heard information regarding Linda Anger are asked to contact the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office at (507)328-688. You can also report with Crimestoppers at 1(800)-222-8477 or online . | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/aw-enforcement-still-looking-for-woman-in-30-year-old-cold-case/article_cb1a5280-efae-11ed-86c9-73ab404e3515.html | 2023-05-11T04:38:40 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/aw-enforcement-still-looking-for-woman-in-30-year-old-cold-case/article_cb1a5280-efae-11ed-86c9-73ab404e3515.html |
EYOTE,Minn.-- A two-hour community awareness event was held at Dover-Eyota High School Wednesday night to highlight the many challenges faced by the community youth.
The event was hosted by Sheriff Torgerson as well as other members of Olmsted County.
When it comes to phone safety, parents were advised to set up smart security, approve apps before they are downloaded and to establish limits with their child as to what is considered inappropriate online activity, which includes 'sexting'.
A member of Safe Harbor, an organization that helps sexually exploited youth say what kinds of youth are usually at risk of being exploited.
"Are they housed, are they needing to trade something to be housed?” she says. “We call that survival sex. Some other risk factors might include mental illness, some might include addiction. If you youth are experiencing these things, they are at higher risks."
Safe harbor says, 1.3 percent of youth in Southeast Minnesota have fallen victim to sexual exploitation | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/community-awareness-event-highlights-teen-challenges/article_869efebc-efae-11ed-b830-3b1770517617.html | 2023-05-11T04:38:46 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/community-awareness-event-highlights-teen-challenges/article_869efebc-efae-11ed-b830-3b1770517617.html |
BALTIMORE — The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is celebrating 10 years of the Baltimore Visitation Center.
It helps families impacted by domestic violence connect.
MONSE's Baltimore Visitation Center bridges the gap for families, providing a healthy interaction for everyone involved in a very unpleasant situation.
Every weekend, the Baltimore Visitors Center provides a free safe space for children, allowing for supervised and monitored visitations.
"It's because of intimate partner violence, so we have a situation where two parents are in the middle of a conflict,” said Wendy Lee, who is the Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Deputy Director.
Parents arrive at The Family Tree Center at separate times and are in separate rooms while the children get to connect with the parent that doesn't have custody, who they may otherwise not get to see.
"The children may still want to a have a relationship with the parent they're not currently with, and so we provide this safe space beautiful visitation room where they can have games and real comfortable parenting time,” said Lee.
One parent who participates in the program, Paul McFarland, said, "My kids come and do visitation with their mother every Friday and it really has been a blessing."
McFarland and his children have been participating in the program for about a year. He says the center provides a path of healing for everyone involved.
"I want them to come here, we can do this until they're 18 until they're old enough to make decisions for themselves and choose what relationships they want for themselves this is a perfect way to bridge that gap and get to that place while everything remains safe,” said McFarland.
Last year, 73 families were served through the program, with 100 children able to stay connected to both parents.
"They do tough work when they're working with the abuser and the abused and children at the same time making sure they're still able to connect, that's tough work,” said Mayor Brandon Scott.
Lee said most of their cases come from the court, but they do take referrals. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/monse-celebrates-10-years-of-baltimore-visitation-center | 2023-05-11T04:38:48 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/monse-celebrates-10-years-of-baltimore-visitation-center |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Hundreds of homes and businesses have been sitting boarded up and vacant for years— posing safety hazards to nearby neighbors.
It's a big problem in Little Rock, but it's an issue that the city explained isn't an overnight fix.
"It's been a problem for a number of years," Little Rock Building Codes Manager, Chuck Givens said. "We've been more reactive than proactive over the years, you know, but we're trying to get more proactive. In fact, we've got a position open for that. it will handle just vacant commercial buildings, among other things."
He said that Little Rock currently has at least 50 vacant commercial buildings, which has concerned some neighbors.
"We do have that issue of you know, people complain about it and you know, I would too if it was next door to me," Givens added.
Property value is part of it because he said vacant buildings can be places to commit crimes and they're also hazardous.
"It's a place for people to come in and it gets on fire, might get their place on fire," he described.
That has created problems for the Little Rock Fire Captain and his crew because they're the ones who have to go put out the flames.
"We're not sure you know how they're getting in, are they going through a crawlspace and cutting a hole in the floor, which then that poses a hazard for firefighters entering a smoke-filled environment, a hole in the floor is a bad day," Fire Captain Jacob Lear-Sadowsky said.
He also said that between January and March of 2023, they put out at least 10 fires in vacant buildings— and one of them turned deadly.
A man had been staying at a house on Charles Bussey Avenue without permission in January when an unintentional fire started.
"Sometimes, you know there are people there that are in need of medical attention. We provide that for them. But most of the time the structures are clear," he said.
He explained that oftentimes people inside vacant buildings damage or steal some of the materials that are meant to slow down any potential fire spread.
"During that vandalism and theft, some of the items that are there to prevent the fire spread are destroyed. So sheetrock being exposed and destroyed, exposing the studs allows for the fire to progress quicker," he added.
The problem isn't just vacant commercial buildings, but homes too.
"We have a large number of vacant homes that we are we are working as much with the owners as we can as diligently as we can to get these rehabilitated and or removed," Little Rock Code Enforcement Manager for the city's housing and neighborhood Programs Division, Brian Contino said.
While the city deals with dozens of vacant commercial buildings, Contino said vacant homes have been an even bigger problem with around 500 sitting empty across the city.
"We want to rehabilitate these properties as much as we can," he said.
That's because tearing down buildings comes with a big price tag.
Both residential and commercial divisions each have about $300,000 budgets for tearing down condemned buildings each year, but that money doesn't normally stretch as far as you might think.
"Just like this building, probably between thirty and forty thousand, probably to take this building down at least. And that's, that's without even knowing if the asbestos is in there," Givens described.
Now, buildings that were destroyed in the March 31st tornado have been added to the list of ones to keep an eye on.
"I think most of those buildings will probably be taken down I mean, you know, probably redeveloped in some areas or someone will just to the point where they'll just have to be demolished, you know because of the shape they've gotten into," he said.
As time goes on and buildings either get demolished or rebuilt, Givens wants people to know that a lot of time and resources go into those decisions.
He explained how both of those are reasons you may see so many vacant buildings. It's not just more funding that's needed to help the problem, but also streamlining the process it takes to make those tough decisions.
"Hopefully, we can be more proactive toward getting rid of some of these buildings," Givens said.
Contino said the city has a program where property owners can actually donate their property to the city for a tax write-off— and it would then go into the city's land bank system where developers can build new housing.
You can find more information about that program here. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-vacant-building-problem/91-1339b708-a2c3-4d82-b627-c9eca37f7263 | 2023-05-11T04:43:01 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/little-rock-vacant-building-problem/91-1339b708-a2c3-4d82-b627-c9eca37f7263 |
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — There are still many good people that have been working to clean up debris after the tornado in March— but progress with clean-up has also brought out some scammers as well.
Tree Gorilla has been busy cleaning up limbs and downed trees after the tornado, but they explained how that also brings out people looking to con you out of your money.
"When people try to come in and take advantage it doesn't matter what the case, with tree work, roofers. I can't stand a thief," said Chad Bryant, owner of Tree Gorilla.
An industry like this one with no rules can leave people vulnerable to scammers.
"Tree services, they are unregulated. All anyone has to have to call themselves a tree service is a chainsaw and a business card in a lot of cases," said Bryant.
He said because of this scammers will try to take people out of their money by asking for big deposits up front and not finishing the work. With more people needing help, he wants to make sure people are aware of how to find qualified tree removal services.
"Search for a certified arborist. If somebody has gone in and become an ISA-certified arborist they have put an investment into their training, they have to get continuing education units every year to recertify," said Bryant.
To find a certified tree service removal near you, click here. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/tree-removal-scammers/91-fa8f51cb-cb2b-40b9-8a95-cfd0caffa2d4 | 2023-05-11T04:43:07 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/tree-removal-scammers/91-fa8f51cb-cb2b-40b9-8a95-cfd0caffa2d4 |
Anyone who enters the Boise River and has to be rescued will be charged for the efforts to rescue them, according to a new Boise River float website launched by the city and Ada County.
Earlier this month, a kayaker went missing on the Boise River after the city of Boise had posted a ‘Dangerous River Condition’ notice.
“Please stay off the river and away from the river,” Mayor Lauren McLean said during Tuesday’s city council work session. “It doesn’t matter if it’s shallow, something can happen unexpectedly…enjoy it for the beauty that it’s showing in its power right now, but know that that power is really dangerous.”
The new Boise River float website has an interactive map, which shows users known hazards, according to Bonnie Shelton, communications and marketing superintendent with Boise Parks and Recreation. A pop-up on the map says “Float the Boise River at your one risk” and informs users to wear a life jacket, never tie rafts together, never float alone and never float intoxicated.
Last month, the Army Corps of Engineers increased water flow from Lucky Peak dam and lake following a snowy winter and early spring in the Treasure Valley, which led to the river’s increased volume and pace. At the time, water officials said those conditions could last through late May or early June.
The river is not safe for floating right now, Shelton said. Normal flows for floating are between 500 and 1,500 cubic feet per second. Right now, the river is right below 6,000 cubic feet per second.
“Rather than just blowing up your unicorn or doughnut or whatever it is that we see people floating with, that we really tried to discourage, we want people to understand this is a wild, scenic river,” Shelton said. “You will be encountering unknown hazards potentially while you’re out there.”
The lead agencies on floating the Boise River are Ada County Parks & Waterways, Boise Parks and Recreation and the Boise Fire Department.
On the first day of river float season last year, which was June 27, the Boise Fire Dive Team made 14 rescue assists.
Several councilmembers discussed safety in the coming year.
“I was dismayed to see that there were paddleboarders on the river without life jackets on, because every paddleboarder should be wearing a life jacket on the river. So dangerous,” Councilmember Holli Woodings said. It is unclear when Woodings saw these paddleboarders.
Shelton said they can make videos to show the public why certain floating options are not a good idea, such as unicorn floats. Councilmember Jimmy Hallyburton also discussed unicorn floats while talking about river floating safety this season.
“It just makes paddling difficult, trying to hit some of those currents that you need to hit to stay out of the trees,” Shelton said. “I think we can eventually get some more buy-in on why that’s just not the best route and not the safest route.”
The river is fast and cold with unseen debris lingering all around, Boise Fire Division Chief Paul Roberts said. The water temperature is roughly in the 40s right now, Roberts said, and the cold water impacts mobility and dexterity when one is in it.
In other words, when your body hits cold water, you can experience “cold shock,” which can impact your heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. Together, these create a greater risk for drowning, according to the National Weather Service.
“The river is at a very dangerous state…we’re about 1,000 below the 7,000 flood stage level,” Roberts said. “The banks are unstable, with some of the flooding that’s going on, as well as access for the fire department to get in and out of there in a timely manner is complicated as well.”
Carolyn Komatsoulis covers Boise, Meridian and Ada County. Contact her at 208-465-8107 or ckomatsoulis@idahopress.com and follow her on Twitter @CKomatsoulis.
Carolyn Komatsoulis covers Boise, Meridian and Ada County for the Idaho Press. She previously worked at a newspaper in rural Nebraska. She's from the D.C. area and went to school in Boston, where she graduated with a degree in journalism. In her free time, she loves watching football, spending time with Kyoko and Pickles, exploring and going on road trips with her best friends. She welcomes news tips in English or Spanish. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/stay-off-the-river-boise-city-council-talks-floating-river-safety/article_c05a06a2-ef62-11ed-8bb9-0b142796c59f.html | 2023-05-11T04:43:20 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/stay-off-the-river-boise-city-council-talks-floating-river-safety/article_c05a06a2-ef62-11ed-8bb9-0b142796c59f.html |
'Our government has failed': Arizona sheriffs address public safety concerns as Title 42 nears end
Three Arizona sheriffs warned Thursday's expiration of pandemic-era Title 42 restrictions on immigration will strain their resources and used the occasion to call the nation's immigration system a failure.
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone, Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb and Chief Deputy Bret Axlund of the Coconino County Sheriff's Office said the changes in federal policy would lead to more migrant encounters at the border and would affect communities across Arizona.
Title 42 was applied by the Trump administration, and continued by the Biden White House, to rapidly expel migrants nearly 2.8 million times over more than three years. Border officials will return to fully enforcing Title 8 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the policy that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Penzone said the expiration of Title 42 was not the impetus of the problem but "just another straw on the camel's back."
"When I say this, I'm not pointing my finger to an administration or individual or anyone in particular, but, collectively, it is my opinion, that our government has failed its people," Penzone said. "It has failed its people for decades now. Because the insecurity of our border is a federal responsibility, but it has become a local problem.
"The idea that we're not capable of securing our border and improving and addressing the failures in our immigration system is nonsense," Penzone said. "We can continue to be a welcoming nation of people of all walks of life ... And we can be disciplined."
Penzone acknowledged that his office is barred by a federal court order from helping enforce immigration laws, but he and his peers said Wednesday an influx of migrants to Arizona would drain their resources. They called for greater partnership with federal agencies, border sheriffs and law enforcement across the state.
Each man said his agency should be reimbursed by state and federal governments for the resources spent addressing what they called a federal responsibility.
Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes is the president of the Arizona Sheriff's Association. He appealed for federal agencies to coordinate with local law enforcement before processing migrants and releasing them in Arizona to await court hearings on their status.
"Those drop-offs in different communities around the state need to be communicated to the local government, and to public safety and law enforcement in those communities," Rhodes said. "We need to know that so that we can react and deal with it accordingly."
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb, who is running for the U.S. Senate in 2024, said the issue was broader.
"This is not just a border issue, or a border state issue," Lamb said. "This is an American issue."
Lamb said he believed the federal government would be releasing migrants into Cochise County, Yuma County, Tucson and Casa Grande.
"We expect to see a lot of these groups being released, which is going to tax our resources," Lamb said. "As temperatures start to increase, we're going to see a lot more search-and-rescue calls out in the desert. So, we expect to expend a lot of resources with our aviation unit doing search and rescue."
Earlier this week, Bisbee said it was seeing releases from the Douglas port of entry. The people were transferred to a shelter in Tucson.
On Monday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the creation of a joint information command center to prepare for an expected influx of migrants at the state's southern border.
Underway:Immigrants already being released in southern Arizona, bused to Tucson, as Title 42 end nears
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TEXAS, USA — The latest version of Senate Bill 12, known as a committee substitute bill, removes any specific mention of drag shows.
Instead, it bans a sexually oriented performance in front of someone under 18 that includes “a male performer exhibiting as a female, or a female performer exhibiting as a male” and that is “appealing to the prurient interest in sex.”
Violators could face up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
“Children are sufficiently protected from being sexualized without this reference to drag shows,” said Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano).
State lawmakers serving on the House State Affairs Committee heard more than two hours of testimony Wednesday morning before temporarily adjourning so that the full Texas House could meet. Their plan was to resume testimony once the House adjourns for the day.
“We need to make sure that no child is subjected to sexually explicit performances, and I think this bill is a great start,” supporter Jonathan Covey told committee members.
Ray Purser from the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce told lawmakers that bans on drag shows are bad for businesses.
“They host drag bingos,” Purser told KHOU in an interview following his testimony. “They host Sunday brunches, and it isn’t just LGBT establishments. These are mainstream establishments that are now beginning to see that this is a popular art form.”
Purser also told KHOU while his chamber is “encouraged” to see the language about drag performances removed from the bill, they are still evaluating its possible impact.
“My feeling is that the language is still vague, and there are already laws in place that protect children from these types of sexually oriented performances,” said Purser.
SB 12 is one of 141 bills filed this session labeled “bad” by LGBTQ advocacy group Equality Texas.
"I cannot adequately express to you what 140 bills that attack your community feel like," said Ricardo Martinez, CEO of Equality Texas, during a press conference the prior week.
The Texas Senate already approved SB 12. If it advances out of the House State Affairs Committee and is later approved by the full House, Governor Greg Abbott could sign it into law. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/drag-show-ban-texas/285-7c20b7ce-03d1-4a8e-b7ae-d6ccb43444b3 | 2023-05-11T04:50:26 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/texas/drag-show-ban-texas/285-7c20b7ce-03d1-4a8e-b7ae-d6ccb43444b3 |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — As we approach Mother’s Day, we know it can be difficult for those who’ve lost their mom. It’s also a painful time for mothers who have lost their children.
Sylvia Bennett Stone, director of Voices of Black Mothers United, works to give voice to those mothers whose children were taken in acts of violence. She helps hurting mothers heal by taking action. CBS 42’s Sherri Jackson spoke with her during National Crime Victim’s Right Week last month.
“So we’re here to assess and see what kind of solutions need to go forth on the ground but we also want to bring together those who have been affected by the violence and give them a voice,” Stone said. “We often believe those who are mostly affected are the ones that have the solutions, so we’re giving them a voice.”
Stone has been working with mothers across the country one state at a time after finding her own voice when a stray bullet killed her daughter Krystal Joy in Birmingham in 2004.
“I think the more people we give a voice to, the more we will be heard the more others will understand the magnitude of what we are dealing with,” she said “The work with Voices of Black Mothers United is very important. It helps mothers to give us a space to talk, a space to heal, a space to communicate with each other and know that we’re not crazy. We’re going through grief for our children.”
This is another installment in The Birmingham Times/AL.com/CBS 42 joint project called “Beyond the Violence.” We’re joining our media partners in examining causes, effects, and potential solutions to gun violence in the community. The ultimate goal is to make a difference in saving lives. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/beyond-the-violence-mothers-helping-grieving-mothers-find-their-voice-this-mothers-day/ | 2023-05-11T05:01:51 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/beyond-the-violence-mothers-helping-grieving-mothers-find-their-voice-this-mothers-day/ |
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Police in Tuscaloosa say they’re cracking down on exhibition driving, street racing and vehicle noise violations.
Captain Billy Hallman, head of the Tuscaloosa Police Traffic Division, says this is a serious issue.
“Over the past 18 months, we’ve written 34 tickets that involve some sort of racing those vehicles were towed and some of them went to jail,” Hallman said.
Last weekend, TPD officers closed down the parking lot area at Snow Hinton Park to prevent people from doing donuts, peeling out and doing other exhibition driving stunts. After the A-Day football game a few weeks ago at Bryant Denny Stadium officers tell CBS 42 many high-performance cars were street racing.
“It’s not only dangerous for them but also for cars around them. We are trying to stop the racing and reckless driving to make our roads safer,” Hallman said.
Police say if anyone is caught street racing or doing exhibition driving, officers can tow your vehicle and drivers can face fines from $500 to $1,000 dollars. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-crackdown-on-street-racing-and-exhibition-driving/ | 2023-05-11T05:01:57 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/tuscaloosa-police-crackdown-on-street-racing-and-exhibition-driving/ |
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Luis Castro, the Aransas County man who left the country back in 1999 before he could be sentenced for the sexual assaults of his own daughters, is now headed to prison for 60 years.
One of those women told the judge Wednesday that the abuse went on daily for 11 years.
Last month, an Aransas County Deputy contacted U.S. Marshals in Puerto Rico, who then located Castro there.
The deputy went to Puerto Rico and brought Castro back to face justice. Castro is now 68-years-old and Aransas County Attorney Amanda Oster said she doesn't expect him to ever be let out of jail.
She said justice for the victim's family was finally served Wednesday.
"The sentence that he was served today helps prove that you can never escape your bad acts," she said. "That we will find you and we will work together to make sure that justice is served and that our victims are given their voice back."
Wednesday's testimony also included the threats Castro made to his daughter if they ever told. He told them that he'd kill their mother.
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Gas prices dipped in most of Northwest Indiana last week, falling by as much as 15 cents a gallon in Lake County, as they dropped for the third straight week nationally.
The average price of gas in Indiana was $3.39 a gallon Tuesday, down from $3.50 a gallon a week ago and $4.22 a year old ago, according to AAA. The average price in neighboring Illinois was $3.52 a gallon Tuesday, down from $4.02 a gallon a week ago and $4.59 a gallon a year ago.
National gas prices were $3.53 a gallon, down from $3.61 a gallon a week ago and $4.31 a gallon a year ago, according to AAA. It was the third straight week gas prices fell nationally.
"The price for oil has dropped nearly $20 per barrel recently to the upper $60s, which has spurred the retreat for gas prices,” said Molly Hart, spokeswoman for AAA–The Auto Club Group. "And we are also in a pre-summer driving season lull regarding domestic demand. These two factors should keep pump prices drifting lower for now."
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As of Tuesday, gas cost an average of $3.65 a gallon in Lake County, $3.66 per gallon in Porter County and $3.34 per gallon in LaPorte County, according to GasBuddy.com. The average price of gas was about $3.49 a gallon in Newton County, $3.40 in Starke and Pulaski counties and $3.54 in Jasper County.
Over the past week, gas prices fell by 15 cents a gallon in Lake County, 11 cents a gallon in Porter, and 10 cents a gallon in LaPorte County, 5 cents a gallon in Jasper County and 7 cents a gallon in Starke and Pulaski counties. It rose by 2 cents a gallon in Newton County.
Gas prices in the greater Chicago metropolitan area averaged $4.19 per gallon, including an average of $4.49 within city limits, according to AAA.
Retail gasoline prices rose 0.8% last week, according to GasBuddy.com.
Oil inventories fell by 1.3 million barrels but are up 44 million barrels from last year, according to the Energy Information Administration.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $1.63 to $72.97 per barrel Monday, which was still down $2 a barrel week over week, according to GasBuddy.com. Brent crude oil increased by $1.49 to $72.97 per barrel, also $2 a barrel lower than last Monday.
“For the third straight week, consumers have been greeted by falling gasoline prices across a majority of the country, thanks to oil prices holding near recent lows and the transition to summer gasoline being essentially complete," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. "While there have been a few pockets of rising prices, those have been the needle in the haystack, with nearly every single state seeing gas prices fall. In addition to gasoline prices declining, the average price of a gallon of diesel will join gasoline in the days ahead, falling below $4 per gallon in the next 48 hours or so, a sign of how far we’ve come. Americans are spending hundreds of millions less on fuel every week compared to a year ago, and that’s a number that could rise further as prices are poised to continue trending lower this week.”
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