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SAN ANTONIO — Two people were arrested after crashing their car and trying hide in a seafood restaurant just north of downtown.
Police say the driver ran a red light at the intersection of I-10 and Hildebrand just before 8 a.m. Photos of the scene show the SUV crashed into a concrete pillar under the highway overpass.
The man and woman ran into the nearby El Puerto de Mazatlán restaurant, according to police. The woman reportedly tried blending in restaurant with the other customers and man tried climbing into the attic.
Both of them were arrested, police said. There is no word yet on the charges they face and they have not been identified.
This is a developing story and further details will be added as they are received.
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WILLOW RIVER — A Superior woman was killed in a head-on crash Wednesday evening while driving the wrong direction on Interstate 35, the Minnesota State Patrol reported.
Annette Renee Larson, 61, was traveling north in the southbound lanes when her 2015 Toyota RAV4 collided with a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan driven by Henry Francis Nelson, 19, of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Larson was pronounced dead at the scene, while Nelson suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
The crash occurred in dry conditions at approximately 6:50 p.m. near Valley Farm Road in Willow River Township. The State Patrol said both drivers were wearing seat belts. It was not immediately known if alcohol or other factors played a role. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/superior-woman-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-interstate-35 | 2023-05-11T16:59:43 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/superior-woman-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-on-interstate-35 |
North Port board punts complaint against city manager to June conflict-resolution workshop
One resident says by waiting until June 6, city commission gave the public more time to 'beat up on our city manager'
NORTH PORT – North Port City Commissioner Debbie McDowell barely got the words “this is not a personality issue, this is a personnel issue,” out of her mouth this week regarding her call for an inquiry into the conduct of City Manager Jerome Fletcher when her fellow board members told her in no uncertain terms, they felt otherwise.
McDowell – and several people who addressed the commission during public comment – had anticipated the council discussing her allegations that Fletcher may have exceeded his authority in several actions. Those actions included allegedly urging state legislators to back-burner an effort to have Warm Mineral Springs placed on a list of outstanding Florida springs.
Instead, Mayor Barbara Langdon pushed to have the matter discussed at a daylong June 6 conflict-resolution workshop designed in part to improve the relationship between Fletcher and McDowell.
Related:North Port government plans conflict-resolution session to ease rift
The quick action effectively dismissed the content of McDowell's complaint and chalked it up to the troubled working relationship between the two individuals – especially since no formal action could be taken at the workshop.
Fellow commissioners Pete Emrich, Vice Mayor Alice White and Phil Stokes followed suit.
“I think it’s the appropriate place to discuss it, in my honest opinion,” Emrich said
White said in that in that setting “you would have an outside mediator, someone to monitor and help us through that process."
Stokes added: "This is truly a matter of how we all get along and work together and trust each other in the collective interests of the city and its citizens."
That frustrated McDowell.
“We cannot wait until June 6 – my goodness sake, what is there to discuss?” McDowell said. “I have presented violations of the charter and you want to kick the can down the road and discuss it another time.”
Fletcher mischaracterized an opinion by City Attorney Amber Slayton on McDowell’s original complaint.
McDowell hand-delivered a four-page complaint with 38 pages of backup to Human Resources Director Christine McDade and Slayton detailing eight instances where she felt Fletcher acted in violation of either the city charter or his employment contract.
Fletcher misrepresented Slayton’s response by saying, “There was a reaction, it was found that there was not enough there for an investigation to occur and we are still being asked for that same action that was already denied.”
Slayton quickly clarified that “there was not a finding; the resolution related to charter officer investigations that puts an onus on HR and the city attorney did not apply in this circumstance and that would be in the commission’s purview to consider.”
Following that, Langdon moved on to ask for public comment.
Most of that consisted at jabs at Fletcher, who had been sharply criticized in earlier public comment sessions for seeking to sideline action in the Legislature that would have designated Warm Mineral Springs an ‘Outstanding Florida Springs,” and pursuit of a public-private partnership to foster commercial development on about 60 acres of city-owned park land around to the historic springs.
Fletcher previously said that legislation conflicted with what he considered as his primary directive.
White noted that all commissioners – including McDowell – voiced unanimous support for Fletcher to pursue the public-private partnership to find a partner to restore three historic buildings at Warm Mineral Springs and develop the adjacent property and that the board doesn’t meet on a daily basis to carry out that vision.
“I appreciate when we have hired somebody and we have a city manager who then takes that and runs with it and says this is what the commission wants done,” White said. “I appreciate somebody’s looking out for our best interest.”
Most people who spoke in public comment wanted to see a formal investigation take place – similar to what had occurred with former city manager Peter Lear and more recently current North Port Fire Chief Scott Titus, who has been on administrative leave since March 7 while the city investigates an unspecified allegation of misconduct.
Langdon, who got the last word before adjourning the meeting, noted that much of the criticism of Fletcher has been misdirected.
“I will simply say that it’s unfortunate that our city manager is taking the brunt of community displeasure on items that have been approved by a majority of this board...,” Langdon said, adding: “It’s been very very disheartening to me to sit here meeting after meeting and have our city manager be maligned and staying silent.” | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/11/north-port-board-punts-complaint-about-city-manager-to-june-workshop/70197810007/ | 2023-05-11T17:00:23 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/11/north-port-board-punts-complaint-about-city-manager-to-june-workshop/70197810007/ |
SEATTLE — Seattle police were able to track down a stolen vehicle overnight with the help of an Apple AirTag.
An Audi Q7 was stolen from a home in the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Just a few hours later, Seattle police were able to locate the vehicle in Queen Anne.
The owners of the car told KING 5 the police got help from an Apple AirTag on the keychain that helped them track the vehicle.
The suspect who stole the vehicle attempted to flee on foot when officers arrived, and eventually was arrested after a search of the area.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-police-stolen-suv-apple-airtag/281-e3fce2e2-672d-4783-9821-206761ae6a41 | 2023-05-11T17:03:28 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-police-stolen-suv-apple-airtag/281-e3fce2e2-672d-4783-9821-206761ae6a41 |
DALLAS(KDAF)— I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m definitely jealous of this lottery in San Angelo.
The Texas Lottery reports a $25,000 winning Cash Five ticket from Wednesday night’s drawing. “A $25,000 winning ticket for last night’s #CashFive drawing was sold in #SanAngelo!”, Lottery Tweeted.
That ticket matched all five winning numbers from the May 11 drawing (6, 21, 26, 27, and 34). It was sold at YesWay Store on 712 N Chadbourne St in San Angelo; the ticket was a Quick Pick.
The lottery reminds players, “Tickets must be claimed within 180 days after the draw date. | https://cw33.com/news/local/check-your-tickets-25000-texas-lottery-winner-in-san-angelo/ | 2023-05-11T17:06:17 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/check-your-tickets-25000-texas-lottery-winner-in-san-angelo/ |
STACKER—From backyard boils with tables full of crawfish to the larger-than-life pots of spicy Jambalaya simmering over an open flame, Cajun food is definitely one that leaves your mouth happy and your system full of flavor. It’s also the kind of food built around community. Dishes that are predicated on the concept of the more the merrier and cooked with the intention of bringing people together. It’s the kind of food where you taste the love from every spoonful of spice stirred in.
Cajun food has a rich history that was born of a somewhat violent time in Canada’s history known as the Acadian Expulsion. Over the course of a decade, more than six thousand Acadians were expelled from their villages onto ships or nearby territories. Half of them would perish. Some would make a new home in New Orleans—primarily Louisiana. With little resources and no means, the Acadians began incorporating ingredients from their new home into their traditional recipes. As they acclimated and began to engrain themselves in the land surrounding them, the influence from a variety of the cultures who lived—or were forced to live—in the area began to make their way into the food. African, Indigenous, German, Italian, Spanish, and French influences all melded into what is now known as Cajun food. A literal melting pot of cultures all brought together in food form with such an intense origin story, the flavors somehow mimic the intensity.
You can understand, then, why Stacker has chosen to uncover some of the highest-rated Cajun restaurants in Dallas. To do so, we looked to Yelp to analyze the data and factored in the average rating and number of reviews. Read on to see if your favorite popped up on the list.
#19. Dodie’s Reef
– Rating: 3.0/5 (198 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2821 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Sports Bars
– Read more on Yelp
#18. Three Birds Restaurant
– Rating: 3.0/5 (30 reviews)
– Price: $
– Address: 700 N Pearl St Ste G106 Plaza of the Americas Dallas, TX 75201
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
#17. Sunset Crab Shack
– Rating: 3.0/5 (253 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 534 Sunset Ave Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, American (Traditional)
– Read more on Yelp
#16. NOLA Brasserie
– Rating: 3.5/5 (270 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 1201 Main Street Dallas, TX 75202
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Bars
– Read more on Yelp
#15. Local Tap & Table
– Rating: 3.5/5 (77 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 3333 Harry Hines Blvd Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75201
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
#14. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
– Rating: 3.5/5 (809 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 3520 Oak Lawn Ave Dallas, TX 75219
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
#13. The Free Man
– Rating: 3.5/5 (574 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2626 Commerce St Dallas, TX 75226
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Sandwiches, Jazz & Blues
– Read more on Yelp
#12. Crab Station – Deep Ellum
– Rating: 3.5/5 (229 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2813 Commerce St Dallas, TX 75226
– Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Bars
– Read more on Yelp
#11. Granny’s Cajun Cooking
– Rating: 4.0/5 (66 reviews)
– Address: 5601 W Lovers Ln Ste 110 Dallas, TX 75209
– Categories: Cajun/Creole
– Read more on Yelp
#10. Flying Fish
– Rating: 4.0/5 (262 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 1838 Irving Blvd Dallas, TX 75207
– Categories: American (Traditional), Seafood, Cajun/Creole
– Read more on Yelp
#9. Aunt Irene’s Kitchen
– Rating: 4.0/5 (351 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 3309 S Malcolm X Blvd Dallas, TX 75215
– Categories: Seafood, Cajun/Creole
– Read more on Yelp
#8. Southern Classic Daiquiri Factory
– Rating: 4.0/5 (132 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 3113 Ross Ave Dallas, TX 75204
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern
– Read more on Yelp
#7. Charlie’s Creole Kitchen
– Rating: 4.0/5 (163 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2129 Greenville Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
– Read more on Yelp
#6. Bucky Moonshine’s
– Rating: 4.0/5 (569 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 2912 Elm St Dallas, TX 75226
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern
– Read more on Yelp
#5. Brunchaholics
– Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
– Address: 5014 Ross Ave Dallas, TX 75206
– Categories: Soul Food, Cajun/Creole, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
#4. Krio
– Rating: 4.5/5 (202 reviews)
– Price: $$
– Address: 233 W 7th St Ste 100 Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Seafood, Asian Fusion, Cajun/Creole
– Read more on Yelp
#3. Restaurant Beatrice
– Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
– Address: 1111 N Beckley Ave Dallas, TX 75208
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
– Read more on Yelp
#2. Mac’s Cajun Shack
– Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
– Address: Fort Worth, TX 76140
– Categories: Cajun/Creole, Food Trucks
– Read more on Yelp
#1. Cajun On the Go Food Truck & Catering
– Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
– Adress: Plano, TX 75075
– Categories: Food Trucks, Cajun/Creole, Caterers
– Read more on Yelp | https://cw33.com/news/local/highest-rated-cajun-restaurants-in-dallas-according-to-yelp/ | 2023-05-11T17:06:23 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/highest-rated-cajun-restaurants-in-dallas-according-to-yelp/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)—There is a small chance of rain this morning but will increase on Friday in the afternoon to a possible severe thunderstorm. We could also experience large hail and tornadoes also, please prepare for alternative routes.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Storm chances increase late Friday as an upper-level disturbance moves across the region, with the best thunderstorm chances being along and west of I-35. Storms will approach from both the west and northwest late Friday afternoon, then possibly organize into one or two lines of storms Friday evening. Some storms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds. The tornado threat is pretty low, but an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out. Storms will shift slowly south and east overnight, shifting the primary concern to heavy rain and localized flooding. Activity should exit to the south late Friday night or Saturday morning”.
The storm will be arriving this Friday, later in the afternoon, once in effect we could experience flooding from heavy rain and strong winds.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Morning fog will dissipate around midday today, giving way to partly sunny skies and warm weather for this afternoon. Thunderstorms to our west will weaken as they approach but still may produce gusty winds and lightning west of I-35 before dissipating. A slight chance of storms will linger tonight primarily north of I-20, with better storm chances arriving as we get into the afternoon hours on Friday”.
Make sure to watch your local forecast to watch for flooded areas due to heavy rain. The rain could also lead into the weekend after Friday.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Rain chances will increase late Friday into the weekend across North and Central Texas. Locally heavy rain may cause flooding issues in some areas west of I-35. The flood risk will peak Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Most likely rainfall totals over the weekend range from around 1-2″ east of I-35 to 2-4″ west of I-35. The chance of measuring at least 3.0 inches of rain over the weekend is highest for portions of western North and Central Texas (especially near and west of US-281) with lesser amounts the further east you go. Continue to monitor the forecast over the next couple of days for updates”
Mother’s Day weekend will be rainy and have some parts of North Texas with severe weather. The temperatures will be in the low 60s and increase to the 70s and 80s.
NWS Fort Worth said, “An unsettled, humid, seasonal, and at times wet Mother’s Day weekend is in store for the area, with a few severe storms and locally heavy rainfall especially those in the higher terrain of our far western counties. On the bright side, it will help the drought and fire weather conditions. Otherwise, lows will be in the 60s with highs primarily between 75 and 85 degrees”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-out-north-texas-may-see-tornadoes-and-quarter-size-hail-friday-entire-weekend-will-have-heavy-rain/ | 2023-05-11T17:06:29 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/watch-out-north-texas-may-see-tornadoes-and-quarter-size-hail-friday-entire-weekend-will-have-heavy-rain/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Human remains were discovered in a heavily wooded area in Camas Wednesday afternoon by workers conducting vegetation management, authorities said.
According to Camas police, a man’s body was found west of the Georgia Pacific Corporation mill.
Police said it does not appear the person died recently, however, the Clark County Medical Examiner’s office is examing the body to confirm the identity, cause and manner of death.
Detectives from the Camas Police Department are leading the investigation. | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/body-discovered-in-heavily-wooded-area-in-camas/ | 2023-05-11T17:08:59 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/body-discovered-in-heavily-wooded-area-in-camas/ |
OCOEE, Fla. – Thousands of people are expected to be in Ocoee this weekend for the Asian Cultural Festival.
The festival, hosted by the Asian American Heritage Council of Central Florida, is bringing live music, dancing and more to Ocoee Lakeshore Center on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
According to event organizers, the festival will showcase “cultures and talent from Central Florida’s Asian American ethnic groups from China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.”
Part of the festival lineup includes dragon and lion dances, Japanese drumming and Chinese Yo-Yo.
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There will also be food and drinks to enjoy throughout the festival.
Admission and parking are free for guests.
Funds raised during the festival will benefit the Asian American Student Achiever Award Scholarship.
To view the full schedule of events, click here.
Check out the Florida Foodie podcast. You can find every episode in the media player below: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/11/central-florida-festival-showcases-asian-american-culture-with-performances-live-music-and-more/ | 2023-05-11T17:09:37 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/11/central-florida-festival-showcases-asian-american-culture-with-performances-live-music-and-more/ |
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A man was arrested in Daytona Beach Shores this week after authorities said he stole an SUV, then jumped out of that vehicle to flee police and let it crash into the wall of a building.
Michael Barr, 20, was arrested after being tracked down to a hotel on South Atlantic Avenue by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and Daytona Beach Shores police. Body camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows Barr’s arrest.
Police said Barr told them his friends had left him in Miami, so he hitchhiked to Kissimmee, stole the SUV and drove it to Volusia County. He got off at the Dunlawton exit to look for a Wi-Fi connection, and that’s when Daytona Beach Shores police spotted him Wednesday morning.
Barr told @DBShoresPS his friends left him in Miami, so he hitchhiked to Kissimmee, stole a vehicle and got off at the Dunlawton exit in Volusia County because he was looking for a WiFi. He's now in jail with no connection. pic.twitter.com/CItvbhLUjP
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) May 11, 2023
Police said Barr took off, then jumped out of the vehicle while it was still rolling and ran off. The vehicle then hit a building, according to police.
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Barr is now facing charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement, unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm, resisting an officer without violence, driving with a suspended or revoked license and leaving the scene of crash with property damage.
Barr was taken to the Volusia County jail.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A former Orange County Animal Services volunteer is accused of dragging and killing a puppy last year.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said 73-year-old Joel Levine was arrested Tuesday and faces a charge for cruelty to animals.
The arrest comes after Levine placed a slip lead over the neck of a 15-week-old puppy at the 2769 Conroy Road shelter, intending to lead the dog from the kennel to the play yard, on Nov. 16, 2022.
According to an incident report, the puppy resisted and Levine then began dragging the animal behind him across the kennel floor and outside along the sidewalk, making no attempt to let the dog regain its feet, thus strangling it.
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The puppy showed signs of pain by biting and chewing its lips and tongue and went unconscious, after which the suspect continued to drag its limp body, the report shows.
Six people witnessed Levine dragging the puppy, one of whom picked the dog up and rushed it to the veterinarian, who said the dog “was in a state of shock... had lacerations to its tongue and gums, was unable to walk or stand, and it had abnormal breathing,” the report continues.
The puppy was bleeding from the mouth and went into surgery but was ultimately euthanized due to trauma to the neck, deputies said.
A volunteer profile for Levine showed he was previously reprimanded multiple times in 2022, on May 27, July 29 and Aug. 31, for giving treats to the dogs while they were in the kennels. The volunteer coordinator had explained this was due to the fact it led to dog fights, according to the report.
The report shows that after Levine gave a dog a treat in the kennel on Aug. 31, resulting in a fight and the dog getting hurt. After that incident, the coordinator said “he may not be allowed to have treats while he volunteers or even allowed to volunteer” and replied that he understood, according to the report.
Levine was told to leave the facility and not return after dragging the puppy on Nov. 16, 2022, claiming he could not carry the small animal because “it was wiggly.”
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/11/former-orange-county-animal-shelter-volunteer-accused-of-dragging-killing-puppy/ | 2023-05-11T17:09:46 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/11/former-orange-county-animal-shelter-volunteer-accused-of-dragging-killing-puppy/ |
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Diapers, formula, and clothes were just some of the many items donated by residents for The Villages’ largest baby shower.
Greg Parady, with Parady Financial Group, said this is the fifth year the company has thrown a baby shower for the community.
“The way that our clients responded to this, and the public, has been outrageous,” Parady said.
The idea came from his wife, Jenni, when she was pregnant with their third child.
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He said they wanted to get results for mothers struggling across Central Florida.
“My wife had this great idea that we do a baby shower for the community because we really didn’t need anything else, and we came up with the idea of throwing The Villages’ largest baby shower,” Parady said.
This year was considered the most successful, with tens of thousands of dollars in donations which will go to four organizations in Belleview, Summerfield, Leesburg, and Ocala.
“Not everybody has it going their way right now and some people need a helping hand and that’s so important,” Parady said.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/11/the-villages-largest-baby-shower-to-help-hundreds-of-mothers-in-need/ | 2023-05-11T17:09:52 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/11/the-villages-largest-baby-shower-to-help-hundreds-of-mothers-in-need/ |
A Detroit man arrested on drug charges in Bismarck more than two years ago has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.
Qlonte Turner, 26, pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy and drug possession with intent to deliver, court records show. U.S. District Judge Daniel Hovland also ordered Turner to spend four years on supervised release following his prison time.
Turner and two others were arrested in February 2021 when a police search of a motel room turned up more than 900 supposed fentanyl pills and $6,100 in cash, according to an affidavit.
Derrick Dickerson and Jenae Harris, both of Detroit, were at the motel but left before police searched Turner's room, according to the affidavit. Dickerson had more than $1,300 on him when police stopped the car the two were in.
Dickerson, 26, in March received a five-year sentence plus four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a federal drug conspiracy charge. Harris, 23, pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy charge in March and was placed on supervised release for four years. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/detroit-man-sentenced-on-drug-charge/article_9a8cb376-ef7a-11ed-ad3b-8bbe09f74d10.html | 2023-05-11T17:11:45 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/detroit-man-sentenced-on-drug-charge/article_9a8cb376-ef7a-11ed-ad3b-8bbe09f74d10.html |
A New Town man died Tuesday after a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 2 in Mountrail County.
James Locken, 70, was pronounced dead at Tioga Medical Center, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
Locken was westbound about 6:30 a.m. 10 miles west of Ross when the pickup truck he was driving left the road, entered the north ditch and struck a fence, the Patrol said. The Mountrail County Sheriff’s Office, Tioga Ambulance and Tioga Fire Department also responded.
The Patrol is still investigating. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/new-town-man-dies-in-highway-2-crash/article_bfe0b96c-f00e-11ed-8fb0-17ee13d57247.html | 2023-05-11T17:11:51 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/new-town-man-dies-in-highway-2-crash/article_bfe0b96c-f00e-11ed-8fb0-17ee13d57247.html |
Burleigh County is alerting motorists to two road construction projects that will impact traffic starting next week.
Construction on 93rd Street Northeast north of County Highway 10 will begin at 7 a.m. Tuesday. The work is projected to take about four weeks.
Apple Creek Road from Yegan road to 66th Street Northeast will be closed to through traffic beginning at noon Wednesday for about eight weeks.
No detour will be provided for either project, and drivers should use alternate routes. Access to residential and business properties will be maintained.
A map showing all road closures and restrictions is available on the county website, www.burleighco.com. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/burleigh-county-announces-road-closures/article_cd617cb4-f015-11ed-a253-1b367c0f6106.html | 2023-05-11T17:11:57 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/burleigh-county-announces-road-closures/article_cd617cb4-f015-11ed-a253-1b367c0f6106.html |
ARTESIA, N.M. — The Artesia Police Department arrested 19-year-old Alexee J. Trevizo after a multiple month-long investigation into the death of a newborn.
The incident occurred on January 27, 2023 at the Artesia General Hospital Emergency Room. There, APD responded quickly and began a death investigation about an unattended newborn baby.
An autopsy was performed by the Office of the Medical Investigator of New Mexico, and on March 28, 2023, they were able to determine the manner of the death to be homicide.
The case information was immediately presented to the 5th Judicial District Attorney's Office by APD Detectives that same day. A criminal complaint was approved on May 10, 2023, leading to formal charged being filed on the mother of the victim, Alexee J. Trevizo.
Trevizo has been formally charged with Murder in the 1st Degree or also known as Abuse of a Child Resulting in Death and Tampering with Evidence.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/artesia-woman-charged-with-1st-degree-murder-of-a-child/513-56d2f37d-82d2-4fce-8906-31bb0cfe2f64 | 2023-05-11T17:12:46 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/artesia-woman-charged-with-1st-degree-murder-of-a-child/513-56d2f37d-82d2-4fce-8906-31bb0cfe2f64 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Following a town hall that was held Monday night to discuss Bass Pro Shops coming to the Tall City, another town hall was held Wednesday night with a focus on District 4 -- an area that covers the west side of Midland.
Discussions at the town hall were about informing the community on work being done in the area, and there is certainly plenty of it. Extending Wadley Avenue west to state-highway 158 is a road project soon to get underway as that part of town is prime for development.
“Yeah it’s definitely growing towards Odessa," said Amy Stretcher-Burkes, District 4 representative on the Midland City Council. "One day I think we’ll be touching, and so District 4 is primed...for the development. I think we need to be aware and answer a lot of the questions that people have to make sure that they come along with us on this journey. We don’t need to just tell them what’s happening, they need to have input.”
Midland City Council members and city employees came together to discuss activity in District 4. Stretcher-Burkes called it an opportunity to learn what future projects she needs to focus on, while current concerns over low water pressure and traffic are already being addressed.
“I talked to our utilities director Carl Craigo and he’s putting water monitors on some of the fire hydrants around where the complaints were happening, and that way we can monitor the pressure and then see exactly what it is and then know how to adjust and fix it," said Stretcher-Burkes. "Some of the complaints were road and Jake braking, things like that, so we’re actually going to get signs out there to just remind people that is not allowed, so that’s another thing. So...we’re getting feedback and then we’re immediately doing something about it.”
The plan is to add several traffic signals along state-highway 158. Road projects are typically a lengthy process due to a number of challenges.
“You start the planning process – you design the roadway – but you have to start to look at the acquisition of right-a-way, so that certainly takes some time," said Jose Ortiz, Director of Engineering Services for the City of Midland. "Then you’re also talking about, ‘OK, what utilities do you want to put underneath the roadway before you actually build the road?’, so we would go through that process, and then you finally secure the funds for the actual extension. So, most projects – believe it or not, for the time you actually start thinking about the planning process to construction – will take five years.”
As inflation has made everything more expensive, it is important to try and get road projects done faster.
“If we can find a way to get some of the planning components done, the design efforts done...designing on behalf of the state, donating the projects to the state, if we can get those built sooner and accelerate those projects, were actually saving taxpayers dollars by going to construction a few years before its actually set up to go to construction," said Ortiz. "And, so, that’s really our goal is to try to find a way to get projects done sooner to save taxpayers dollars at the end.”
Ortiz said that the Wadley Avenue extension talks began around 2014 but dealing with the State of Texas with state-highway 158 creates more of a time delay. One of the planned traffic signals will go at the new intersection between the two roadways as District 4 plans for growth. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/district-4-primed-for-development/513-2c49658c-ad27-4fa9-8aae-58cd15f33520 | 2023-05-11T17:12:57 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/district-4-primed-for-development/513-2c49658c-ad27-4fa9-8aae-58cd15f33520 |
MIDLAND, Texas — Midland College's Nursing Program had their graduation ceremony last night to honor those who have earned their associate degree.
These students in the program put in the hard work for two years and got real in person experience. These nurses will now go into the medical field and feel prepared for what will lie ahead of them.
"If you have any interest in becoming a nurse, do it because we need nurses, we need people that have passion and the heart to be a nurse and it seems like when you're in the thick of it that you can't do it anymore, but really you can get through it," said Kristen Betton. "Just put your mind to it to work and make it happen."
For more information about the program, people can visit the Midland College website. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-college-holds-graduation-ceremony-for-nurse-program-graduates/513-fa800f00-8387-4504-a10f-dcd3e7fe7898 | 2023-05-11T17:12:58 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/midland-college-holds-graduation-ceremony-for-nurse-program-graduates/513-fa800f00-8387-4504-a10f-dcd3e7fe7898 |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be hosting an adoption event on May 11 at Bubba's 33 on TX-191.
The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the adoption fees will be $27 cash only.
For those that miss this event, there will be another adoption event at the OPD Impact Party on May 13. For more information, people can visit the Odessa Police Department Facebook page. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-police-department-to-hold-adoption-event-on-may-11/513-c2cf932c-60e1-43ec-818b-25b5c385537e | 2023-05-11T17:12:59 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/odessa-police-department-to-hold-adoption-event-on-may-11/513-c2cf932c-60e1-43ec-818b-25b5c385537e |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department is investigating a threat at the Walmart Supercenter in West Odessa on May 11.
OPD responded to a call in reference to a subject with a gun. An unknown male subject made the call to dispatch and said he saw a gun inside the Walmart. Everyone was immediately evacuated from the store.
OPD said there was never an active shooter and no reports of any injuries. There is currently no threat to the public and the investigation is still ongoing.
We will continue to update this story as we receive more information. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-investigates-threat-at-walmart-in-west-odessa/513-a7ac23a8-f1bf-479a-be57-8a71650db5c2 | 2023-05-11T17:13:06 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-investigates-threat-at-walmart-in-west-odessa/513-a7ac23a8-f1bf-479a-be57-8a71650db5c2 |
ODESSA, Texas — The Odessa Police Department will be holding its Impact Party on May 13.
The event will take place at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be officers available to say hello to at the event as well as McGruff the Crime Dog. Some of the departments on hand will be SWAT team, Drone Unit, Traffic Unit, Community Relations Unit and many more.
There will also be an adoption event at the party. For more information, people can visit the Odessa Police Department. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-to-host-impact-party-on-may-13/513-2f3ae27b-a9ce-48de-b895-69f6e53e4b61 | 2023-05-11T17:13:06 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/opd-to-host-impact-party-on-may-13/513-2f3ae27b-a9ce-48de-b895-69f6e53e4b61 |
TEXAS, USA — The West Texas Food Bank will be joining forces with local letter carriers to participate in the National Association of Letter Carriers' 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive on May 13.
People are asked to leave a sturdy bag of canned soups, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal next to your mailbag around the typical delivery time. The local carriers will then pick up the bags and deliver them to the West Texas Food Bank later that day.
"This is one of the most important food drives we have during the year," said Libby Campbell, CEO of the West Texas Food Bank. "This food comes in at a time when food donations are generally slower. The need has exploded over the last few months, and we need to continue to provide meals during the summer for families whose children are unable to access the school lunch and breakfast programs. We appreciate this partnership and the tremendous amount of time and effort put in by the Letter Carriers"
For more information, people can go to the West Texas Food Bank website or social media pages. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-food-bank-to-participate-in-stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-on-may-13/513-78aa9d34-9b5d-4f22-88ac-be2202c1ac45 | 2023-05-11T17:13:13 | 0 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-food-bank-to-participate-in-stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-on-may-13/513-78aa9d34-9b5d-4f22-88ac-be2202c1ac45 |
VAN HORN, Texas — The far West Texas ghost town of Lobo is up for sale.
A group of friends from Germany currently own the town that is between Van Horn and Valentine. In the 1980s, the aquifer was pumped dry and by 1991, Lobo turned into a ghost town.
Some of the remaining structures that remain include a gas station, motel, a grocery store, and a few abandoned houses. The group used the land for art events. This is where Desert Dust Cinema has taken place, which is a film festival. They had gathering where they'd watch films, have live music and art shows.
For those wondering about the price of the ghost town, Marfa Public Radio reports that the entire property will have a base price of $100,000. At this point, the owners care more about what that person is going to do with the property. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-ghost-town-goes-up-for-sale/513-8b3abcdc-61a8-429d-8132-eaa0d9537b57 | 2023-05-11T17:13:19 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-ghost-town-goes-up-for-sale/513-8b3abcdc-61a8-429d-8132-eaa0d9537b57 |
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Vigil for Red Mountain High School senior Jeremiah Aviles in Mesa
16 PHOTOS | https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/mesa/2023/05/11/vigil-red-mountain-high-school-senior-jeremiah-aviles-mesa/11845395002/ | 2023-05-11T17:14:46 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/picture-gallery/news/local/mesa/2023/05/11/vigil-red-mountain-high-school-senior-jeremiah-aviles-mesa/11845395002/ |
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Four Republicans who are also on the ballot in a special election to fill former District 3 State Rep. Scotty Campbell’s seat have asked to be nominated for the interim role that will last until an Aug. 3 special election.
The Johnson County Commission will make the interim appointment at its Thursday night meeting. A nominated candidate has to get a majority (at least eight) of county commission votes to get the position.
Johnson County Mayor Larry Potter said former District 3 Rep. Timothy Hill, Sullivan County Commissioner Angie Stanley, Neal Kerney and Stacy Vaughan all have asked him to put their names forward.
Those four and Democrat Lori Love all have filed the appropriate paperwork to run in the special election to replace Campbell, who resigned April 20 after a House committee found he violated the General Assembly’s discrimination and harassment policy.
That does not mean county commissioners will consider all four of them in the voting process, or that they will be the only four. Once the commission reaches that point in its meeting, chairman Freddy Phipps will call for nominations, which can only be made by commissioners and do not require a second.
Citizens attending the meeting can ask commissioners to nominate people other than the four who have expressed interest, but only a commissioner can officially nominate someone.
Once the nomination process is closed, each nominee will have eight minutes to address commissioners, who can follow up those speaking times with questions.
An initial vote will follow the speaking times. If no one among the nominees gets a majority of the 15-member commission’s votes, Potter said the person with the lowest vote total will be taken out of contention and a second vote will occur.
The same process would continue as necessary until one person receives a majority.
The appointee can be officially sworn in as an interim state representative after the chief clerk of the House receives certified minutes from the Johnson County Commission.
The interim representative will serve until after results from the Aug. 3 special election are certified, which must occur by Aug. 21. The Aug. 3 election will feature Love against the winner of a June 22 Republican primary. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/four-seek-interim-tn-state-house-seat-thursday-night/ | 2023-05-11T17:16:05 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/four-seek-interim-tn-state-house-seat-thursday-night/ |
DENNIS TOWNSHIP — Firefighters rescued a driver from their burning car after it caught fire following a crash Thursday morning.
Firefighters responded to Routes 47 and 347 in the Eldora section of the township after a car overturned and caught fire.
The driver, who was the vehicle's only occupant, escaped before first responders arrived.
The driver was taken to an unidentified hospital by first responders from Inspira and AtlantiCare. A firefighter was also hospitalized for an evaluation and was later released.
A photo shared by firefighters on social media showed the charred automobile overturned against a tree.
State Police assisted firefighters at the crash site.
The crash's cause remains under investigation. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/driver-injured-in-dennis-township-crash/article_fb4d7564-f00c-11ed-999e-a331e92303da.html | 2023-05-11T17:16:47 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/driver-injured-in-dennis-township-crash/article_fb4d7564-f00c-11ed-999e-a331e92303da.html |
BRIDGETON — A 10-year-old city girl was listed in critical condition after she was struck while trying to cross East Broad Street on Wednesday evening, police said.
The girl was struck near a Wawa in the 100 block of East Broad, where police were dispatched at 7:07 p.m.
The girl had attempted to cross East Broad Street toward the Wawa when she was struck by a white SUV that fled the scene, police said Thursday in a news release.
She was flown to Cooper University Medical Center in Camden with serious injuries.
Police did not provide an update on her condition Thursday.
After striking the girl, the vehicle was last seen on Bank Street heading toward East Commerce Street, police said.
Anyone who may have seen the vehicle since Wednesday can call Detective Chris Zanni at 856-451-0033 or submit an anonymous tip to bpdops.com/tip/new. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-girl-in-critical-condition-following-hit-and-run/article_f4c3f05e-efff-11ed-b8d8-db644b7fbb23.html | 2023-05-11T17:16:54 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bridgeton-girl-in-critical-condition-following-hit-and-run/article_f4c3f05e-efff-11ed-b8d8-db644b7fbb23.html |
PLEASANTVILLE – The school bus union is speaking out for the need for higher wages in the midst of a tight labor market.
Representatives for Pleasantville school bus drivers from Teamsters Local No. 331 addressed officials at the Board of Education meeting Tuesday and called on the school board to raise pay for drivers to match changes in the market and reward longtime employees.
School bus driver Rhonda Brown, a union shop steward, warned pay for drivers at Pleasantville Public Schools left the district uncompetitive, as neighboring school districts and bus companies offer higher wages.
She said that some bus drivers who have had long careers with the district are making about $33,000 per year, which she said amounted to about $18 an hour. The highest paid driver in the district, Brown said, has been in the school district for 13 years and is making just over $23 per hour. Once having some of the higher-paid bus drivers in the region, the school district, Brown said, has failed to keep pace with the rest of the driver market.
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“I basically want y’all to understand that our department is seriously in trouble due to our rate of pay,” Brown said.
Board President Doris Rowell declined comment after the meeting, citing ongoing negotiations with the union. The school board voted to retain Thomas Henshaw as labor negotiator for its negotiations with the Teamsters at a rate of $100 per hour.
Brown said that Pleasantville bus drivers are getting calls from other districts advertising higher wages. She said Integrity Transportation was offering $23 per hour with bonuses offered throughout the year, Absecon School District offering $28 per hour, Egg Harbor Township School District offering $27 per hour. Sheppard Bus Service, based in Mays Landing, is offering $24 per hour and with commercial driver’s license prerequisite, meaning that they would offer to connect drivers with training.
“In September, if they all go for more money, we’re not going to have any bus drivers,” Brown said. “This is very serious.”
The Board of Education and Teamsters Local No. 331, representing district bus drivers and aides, have a collective bargaining agreement in effect from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2023 – meaning that the agreement is set to expire after the end of the 2022-2023 school year. The agreement scheduled $1 per hour pay increases on July 1 of 2020, 2021 and 2022. There was longevity pay between $650 and $700 for full-time drivers and aides of at least 10 years; between $1,330 and $1,380 for drivers and aides of at least 15 years; and between $1,950 and $2,000 for drivers of at least 20 years.
A report from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics published in May 2022 found that the average hourly wage for elementary and secondary school bus drivers was $19.45. The BLS also reports that the overall U.S. unemployment rate is 3.4%, the lowest it has been since 1969, leading to an extraordinarily tight labor market.
The shop stewards’ warnings come in a school year that started with consternation about a bus-driver shortage across South Jersey. An Integrity official said just before the start of the 2022-2023 school year that his company was running about 10 bus drivers short from his typical workforce between 150 and 170. He said that the company needed to raise pay for the significantly to draw new drivers but was getting less than two applicants per job advertisement.
Pleasantville school bus driver Bernadette Woods, another shop steward, said other school districts and bus companies luring bus drivers away from the district would hurt the school district and its students.
“It is a concern, because we do need the bus drivers and the kids need transportation to get back and forth to school,” Woods said.
In other business, the Board of Education voted to accept $8.26 million in aid from the state Department of Education for its “One-Year Preschool Expansion Plan and Pre-School Educational Aid.” It also amended its allocation of $4.9 million in federal funds from the pandemic relief act Congress enacted in December 2020; and renewed Alamo Insurance as its health insurance broker for the 2023-2024 school year.
Acting Superintendent Karin Farkas remarked on the district having given students off to honor Eid-al-Fitr, highlighting the need to respect all students’ religions. Board member Sharnell Morgan said she had been advocating to have Eid-al-Fitr observed at the school district for years and was glad to have those efforts bear fruit. She said district officials had vowed to allow Muslim students designated times to pray during Ramadan next school year. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/pleasantville-school-bus-drivers-say-higher-pay-is-needed-to-avert-labor-shortage/article_4270cf04-ef9a-11ed-985f-9b4793001ff2.html | 2023-05-11T17:16:54 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/education/pleasantville-school-bus-drivers-say-higher-pay-is-needed-to-avert-labor-shortage/article_4270cf04-ef9a-11ed-985f-9b4793001ff2.html |
In 75 years in Beach Haven, not much changed at the little Holiday Snack Bar, other than its owners and a move toward serving breakfast.
But now, the little white shack with bright red trim on Centre Street is in danger of being shut down by the borough of Beach Haven, which has denied the owners a mercantile license for 2023.
"I think that they were angry with me when they said you can't open for breakfast," said Eileen Bowker, a former athletic trainer at Pemberton High School who bought the Snack Bar in 2021 with her husband, Brian, a former teacher at Rancocas Valley High School.
Bowker said on April 20, the borough denied the renewal of the bar's mercantile license, which will now expire Sunday. She turned to social media Wednesday and got an outpouring of support from Snack Bar's many fans.
"OUTRAGEOUS!!" wrote one commenter. "You are a staple in the community and have been since I was a child. We stand with you!! How can the community help?"
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"Long live Holiday Snack Bar!" wrote another.
BARNEGAT LIGHT — The owners of a storied Jersey Shore diner are selling the eatery.
"I didn't want to shame the town and point fingers," Bowker said in an interview. "We tried not to put this out there. We still tried to give them a chance."
She said negotiations continued with the borough, and that she'd met with Sherry Mason, Beach Haven's borough manager and clerk, on Wednesday.
In an interview, Mason said it was simply a matter of requiring Holiday Snack Bar to submit a formal Land Use request through the township. She said nobody wanted to see the Snack Bar shut down.
"I'm really hoping that the Holiday Snack Bar will make the application that they need to," Mason said.
She said the business operates in a residential area, making it an existing non-conformity. That means anytime you want to expand the use, you have to get approval.
"We support the Holiday Snack Bar," she said. "Every business has to follow the rules."
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She said the confusion may have come because of temporary approvals granted during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they purchased the property. But New Jersey law has extended outdoor dining approval through 2024.
She said if an application comes in, the borough will not prevent the Snack Bar from continuing to operate.
On social media, Bowker wrote, "In the middle of the crisis, we are struggling to find the right words, but know that we are doing everything, and I mean everything, to keep HSB open."
She described the borough's tactics as "selective enforcement, intimidation, harassment, threats, and bullying."
Last summer, Bowker said in an interview, uniformed police officers would show up during the day with summonses, and the zoning officer visited to count seats. The restaurant has been in litigation with the borough for about a year, after the borough tried to prevent them from serving breakfast outside, and then breakfast at all.
One neighbor had complained about the outside seating, Bowker said, which was an outgrowth of the pandemic.
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She said the total number of seats at the restaurant was 70, up only one from when they bought the property.
The borough argued that serving breakfast was an expansion of the business' permit and would require a land use hearing.
"Litigation continues, and most importantly today we will start making and baking for the weekend!" Bowker wrote on Holiday Snack Bar's social media pages. "By all means please do whatever you believe is right in you heart to help The Holiday Snack Bar... this is much bigger than us."
Bowker said the couple has worked hard not to change a thing about the beloved institution, a throwback to LBI's simpler past. They added one sandwich as a tribute to the former owner, the Warfield grilled chicken, she said.
"We didn't change a thing," she said. "We make everything from scratch every day. It's a labor of love. We have the best kids and adults working for us.
"Our tomato aspic and split pea soup has a cult following," she said. Hopefully, LBI has not seen the last of it. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/lbis-holiday-snack-bar-in-danger-of-being-shut-down-by-beach-haven-after-75/article_06083968-f011-11ed-b72c-ffea9ad76d67.html | 2023-05-11T17:16:57 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/lbis-holiday-snack-bar-in-danger-of-being-shut-down-by-beach-haven-after-75/article_06083968-f011-11ed-b72c-ffea9ad76d67.html |
After more than 40 years on Philadelphia's airwaves, legendary radio personality John DeBella is stepping away from the microphone.
The longtime 102.9 WMGK morning show host who previously worked at 93.3 WMMR made the retirement announcement on the John DeBella Show and in an open letter posted to MGK's website Thursday.
"After nearly 48 years on the air, 41 here in Philadelphia, and 21 of those at WMGK, I announced today that I have decided to retire at the end of my contract on June 30th," the mustached radio personality wrote to "listeners."
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Here is more of BeDella's message to those he has entertained for decades:
John DeBella Wants to Spend More Time With His Family
"I just feel it’s time," DeBella continued. "When I came to Philadelphia in 1982, I would never have believed that I could have gone as far as I have here. I’ve been blessed with a magical life and a career beyond my wildest imagination…and I have you, my listeners, to thank for that.
"My schedule has caused me to miss a lot of family time, and now it’s time to pay them back for all the games, dinners, and events I wasn’t around for."
This Retirement Has Been a Long Time Coming
"My contract actually ended in December, but management and I agreed that it would be best for the station if I stayed 6 more months…so we still have some more time together.
"There has been a running joke that started 15 years ago when I was signing what I said was my last contract. I’ve signed that last contract 4 more times since then. But it’s time for that joke to end."
DeBella Promises to Go Out on a High Note
"I’m going to pack as much fun as I possibly can into the next 8 weeks and I’m hoping for the biggest Veterans Radiothon EVER!
"I hope you will be here for as much as you can because 'YOU' are the most important element of the show."
A Walk of Famer
DeBella was recently inducted alongside Kevin Bacon and his brother, "Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr. and other area music icons to the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame.
He has not only been a mainstay on the airwaves, but also given back through his annual holiday season "Turkey Drop" and other events.
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The Philadelphia Police Department released surveillance video of the two suspects they are searching for involved in a shooting that took place in Hunting Park on April 23.
The shooting took place at 3858 N. 13th Street where two victims were shot while inside of their car by two masked men with semi-automatic weapons, police said.
The victims, a 40-year-old woman and 24-year-old man, were both shot multiple times in the face and body. Both have been listed in critical condition, according to police.
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In the video you can see what looks like a white car parking while a gray car waits to pass them, and shots are fired at the white car.
The gray car then hits a pick-up truck after speeding around the corner. Two people exit the car, one clearly a man with a thin build and possibly dreadlocks wearing all black, and the other also in black with a face mask.
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The suspects then start shooting at a car that isn’t shown in the video before they get black in their car and pull off.
Police are asking anyone with information or if you have seen the suspects to contact them immediately. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/suspects-wanted-in-double-shooting-in-north-philadelphia/3564442/ | 2023-05-11T17:18:21 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/suspects-wanted-in-double-shooting-in-north-philadelphia/3564442/ |
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The Kenosha Police Department reportedly had officers present at Tremper High School Thursday morning after an investigation into social media posts making "vague threats" towards students.
In a social media post, the department said it had been made aware and was investigating the posts, allegedly originating from Snapchat. The department's Tremper school resource officer was reportedly also present at the school, working with both the Kenosha Unified School District and the department detectives to identify the source of the threats.
The department post addressed parents, emphasizing that threats made to the school or students would "not be tolerated, even if done in a joking manner."
"This is a felony and Kenosha Police Department will pursue the charge of making terrorist threats," the statement said.
Students were encouraged to report any threats they saw by telling a parent, a teacher, or calling the police.
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"We cannot and will not risk your safety," the statement said. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/vague-online-threats-lead-to-police-presence-at-tremper-high-school-thursday-morning/article_ec386b56-f011-11ed-8b6b-7fe595266f86.html | 2023-05-11T17:20:58 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/vague-online-threats-lead-to-police-presence-at-tremper-high-school-thursday-morning/article_ec386b56-f011-11ed-8b6b-7fe595266f86.html |
Flood Advisory
Areas Affected: Dodge
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Dodge and Mower.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1039 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Austin, Brownsdale, Lansing, Mayville, Oslo, Mapleview, Waltham, Sargeant, County Roads 1 And 15 and County Roads 1 And 7. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flash Flood Warning
Areas Affected: Freeborn; Waseca
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY FOR NORTHWESTERN FREEBORN AND SOUTHERN WASECA COUNTIES... At 948 AM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in New Richland. Between 3.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Storms are beginning to weaken, however an additional amount of around an inch is possible through the rest of this morning. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Richland, Hartland, Otisco and Matawan. FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flash Flood Warning
Areas Affected: Mitchell
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 1134 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.25 to 2.25 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... McIntire, County Roads T 54 And A 31 and Bailey. FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.25-2.25 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flash Flood Warning
Areas Affected: Mitchell
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MITCHELL COUNTY... At 1035 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Osage, Mitchell, Highway 18 And County T 38 and Osage Spring Park. FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flood Advisory
Areas Affected: Mitchell
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa and southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Mitchell. In southeast Minnesota, Mower.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1017 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Adams, Riceville, Stacyville, McIntire, Taopi, Meyer, Bailey, County Roads T 54 And A 31, Johnsburg, Little Cedar, Highway 218 And County T 40 and County Roads 4 And 8. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Advisory
Areas Affected: Mower
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, Dodge and Mower.
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1039 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Austin, Brownsdale, Lansing, Mayville, Oslo, Mapleview, Waltham, Sargeant, County Roads 1 And 15 and County Roads 1 And 7. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Advisory
Areas Affected: Mower
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central Iowa and southeast Minnesota, including the following counties, in north central Iowa, Mitchell. In southeast Minnesota, Mower.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1017 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Adams, Riceville, Stacyville, McIntire, Taopi, Meyer, Bailey, County Roads T 54 And A 31, Johnsburg, Little Cedar, Highway 218 And County T 40 and County Roads 4 And 8. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/flash-flood-warning-issued-in-some-counties/article_13847f0a-f00e-11ed-b3db-6f902a36c900.html | 2023-05-11T17:29:31 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/flash-flood-warning-issued-in-some-counties/article_13847f0a-f00e-11ed-b3db-6f902a36c900.html |
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/law-enforcement-still-looking-for-woman-in-30-year-old-cold-case/article_cb1a5280-efae-11ed-86c9-73ab404e3515.html | 2023-05-11T17:29:33 | 1 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/law-enforcement-still-looking-for-woman-in-30-year-old-cold-case/article_cb1a5280-efae-11ed-86c9-73ab404e3515.html |
ROOSEVELT, Ariz. — Two massive waterfalls cascaded into the desert Wednesday during the Salt River Project's (SRP) test of the spill gate at Theodore Roosevelt Dam.
Around 650 million gallons of water flowed from the dam down into Apache Lake during the test that checks the operational readiness of the spill gate in the event of future floods.
"After a very wet and productive winter, Roosevelt Dam is at the highest level it has ever been," SRP said. "This is the third time since 1996 that there is water in the dedicated flood control space which is designed to slow down large flood events."
SRP posted video footage of the test on its Twitter page. See the footage here:
Water Wars
Water levels are dwindling across the Southwest as the megadrought continues. Here's how Arizona and local communities are being affected.
Flooding safety:
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority has provided the following tips on what hazards to watch out for during and after a flood, including fire, electrical and chemical safety:
Generators and alternative heating devices can create fire hazards during flooding if they aren’t used correctly or maintained properly. Pools of water and appliances can become electrically charged and can cause electrical fires.
On electricity, residents in flooded areas should turn off the power to their homes if they can reach the main breaker or fuse box. All wiring in the house may be electrically charged and hazardous. Residents should have a professional technician check their home for damages before turning on the power.
Make sure potentially combustible liquids like paint thinner, lighter fluid or gasoline haven’t spilled within or near your home. Keep combustible liquids away from electrical or alternative heat sources as to not start a fire.
All smoke alarms in the home should be tested monthly and batteries should be replaced yearly. Some smoke alarms are dependent on your home’s electrical service and may go out when power is turned off.
Make sure the fire hydrant near your home is cleared of debris so the fire department can assess it easily in the event of a fire. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/massive-waterfall-roosevelt-dam-gate-test/75-9d88ffb3-d762-4754-ae12-0cb0214c0526 | 2023-05-11T17:29:57 | 0 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/massive-waterfall-roosevelt-dam-gate-test/75-9d88ffb3-d762-4754-ae12-0cb0214c0526 |
A man is suing three East Chicago police officers over claims he suffered a broken jaw during a 2021 arrest.
Jesus D. Lopez-Puentes, 33, of East Chicago is seeking monetary damages against Police Chief Jose Rivera, former Police Chief Hector Rosario and Officer Kayvionne Cook.
Rivera, who was East Chicago’s deputy police chief in 2021, became police chief, in place of Rosario, last year.
Griffith attorney Benjamin W. Murphy, who represents Lopez-Puentes, filed a civil rights suit. Murphy said the case is in its earliest stages and he is just beginning to gather evidence.
The claim arises from Lopez-Puentes’ arrest in the early morning hours of Jan. 20, 2021.
Police were called to a home near 140th Street and Railroad Avenue to investigate a report of a domestic disturbance and located Lopez-Puentes inside.
Murphy said police brought his client to the lockup at the East Chicago Police Department on Columbus Drive, where Cook slammed his client’s head against a wall even though he wasn’t threatening or attempting to harm anyone.
Murphy said police had to send Lopez-Puentes to a hospital emergency room where he was treated for a broken jaw.
Murphy said he is suing Rivera and Rosario on grounds the two men were Cook’s supervisors and should have arrested Cook for the assault on Lopez-Puentes and trained Cook not to use excessive force with persons in his custody.
Darnail Lyles, an attorney for Cook, Rivera and Rosario, couldn’t be reached for comment. He argues in court papers that Lopez-Puentes caused the assault because he resisted arrest.
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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TAMPA, Fla. — A multi-million dollar road improvement effort in Hillsborough County already got the green light, but after a vote on Wednesday, it will be starting earlier than planned.
FDOT and the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) are trying to help make things a little easier for pedestrians and motorists in Tampa.
A project bringing improvements along Tampa Street and Florida Avenue between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Tyler Street have already been approved, but today, the TPO unanimously voted to use that money earlier with the 2024 fiscal year budget.
Leaders of the $17.5 million project say today’s vote will jumpstart the design portion of the planning, so they don’t have to do it simultaneously with construction.
With improved safety options like new pedestrian crosswalks, curb modifications, lower speeds, lighting and more, they believe today’s vote will help prevent project delays.
People like Marcus Holmes, who works at Thee Burger Spot restaurant nearby, hope this will help avoid the kind of slowdowns seen with construction in the Seminole Heights area that have frustrated business owners and neighbors. He knows that with construction, traffic tends to get trickier.
“People will have a hard time maneuvering, getting in and out,” he said.
Project leaders hope that with this vote, the project will now wrap up six months early.
Holmes is anticipating growing pains during the project, but says if all goes well, it’s worth it.
“Money well spent, for sure,” he said.
Project leaders tell us you can expect to see actual construction in October of 2025, and the project is anticipated to wrap in 2026. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/transportation-planning-speeds-up-tampa-road-improvement-project/67-574d5ca6-addf-4045-9159-29d5169966c3 | 2023-05-11T17:39:53 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/transportation-planning-speeds-up-tampa-road-improvement-project/67-574d5ca6-addf-4045-9159-29d5169966c3 |
LAKELAND, Fla. — A deceased baby boy was found inside a dumpster behind a business, prompting an investigation into how the child got there, Lakeland Police Chief Sammy Taylor Jr. said.
A man going through the dumpster outside a fitness center called Just Move, located on Florida Avenue South just north of the Polk Parkway, made the discovery before alerting authorities, Taylor said during a news conference Thursday morning.
The baby was said to be in a bag with an umbilical attached. It's believed the body had been there for about 10 hours.
Investigators are attempting to figure out if the baby was killed or stillborn and what charges are possible, said Taylor, adding that they are waiting for the results of an autopsy.
The chief says the person who left the baby could have decided to go to an emergency room or ambulance station in the nearby area. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-baby-dumpster-police-investigation/67-d7ad9985-4a7c-418b-994b-256fdb36f0cf | 2023-05-11T17:39:59 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/lakeland-baby-dumpster-police-investigation/67-d7ad9985-4a7c-418b-994b-256fdb36f0cf |
Believe it or not, Ripleigh got roses from Taylor Swift for ice creams honoring singer
Ripleigh Maring, 16-year-old owner of Ripleigh's Creamery in McSherrystown, was surprised by a special gift from Taylor Swift, a dream come true for the young swiftie.
A huge fan of Taylor Swift, Maring came out with an ice cream collection in honor of Swift's Eras World Tour.
In their opening weekend, Maring said she was overwhelmed by the number of customers who came in to support the new Eras Collection.
The feedback was so well received on social media that people were encouraging Swift to come sample Ripleigh’s creations while her tour stopped in Philadelphia in this weekend.
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While the 12-time Grammy winner did not make an in-person appearance at the ice cream shop, she sent Maring a sweet surprise.
Four dozen long-stem roses, and a note that reads:
"Ripleigh, I am so sorry I couldn't make it out to your ice cream shop. I'm sure Karma is amazing. You are so creative! Keep working hard to pursue your dreams. Love Taylor.
Taylor Swift
A Facebook post from Ripleigh's Creamery confirmed that the roses and note were in fact sent by Swift's team.
"Ripleigh never intended or strived for this. She just wanted to make a fun ice cream collection," the post read.
"Did Taylor Swift just send Ripleigh FOUR DOZEN long stem RED ROSES acknowledging her ERAS Ice cream collection. This is more than Ripleigh could of ever asked for. Thank you for tagging Taylor again and again in all of our posts."
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Fairfield’s Homeward Bound program works to reunite people homeless in the city with their loved ones — regardless of where they are.
The Solano County “Point in Time Count” surveys how many people are unhoused. The 2022 survey found a slight increase compared to 2019’s numbers. Overall, since 2017, the homeless population in Solano County has stayed relatively stable.
Still, more than 1,100 people in Solano County are either in shelters or living on the streets — with nearly 300 in Fairfield alone — according to the Community Action Partnership of Solano, Joint Powers Authority.
“[Last year] we had nearly 4,000 calls for service for homelessness,” said Lt. Kelly Rombach with the Fairfield Police Department. “It's our job as an organization to identify the need to reduce calls for service and to reduce the delivery of resources.”
As a result of so many calls over the years, and the feeling for testing a more hands-on approach, the Homeless Intervention Team (HIT) was developed.
Rombach leads the team of four officers trained in social work to “balance proactive outreach with enforcement of the law while connecting members of the homeless population with resources that may help them transition from homelessness.”
A transition from homelessness may look like having shelter for the night, being connected to services in the city or getting a plane ticket to head back to family. That last point is what they aim to do — reconnect people with their families, hence project “Homeward Bound.”
The team was formed back in 2014 and the idea to reunite folks experiencing homelessness with their families came about after an encounter with a man in a coffee shop.
“[The HIT officers] engaged with that person, spoke with him and learned his story. They learned that he was from Colorado and that he came to California to work and to be with a loved one, but unfortunate circumstances occurred,” said Rombach. “Outside of the box thinking was, ‘Well, I wonder if we can reconnect you with your home and reunite you with family.’”
Ever since officers sat and learned the man’s story, the small team has been connecting with the population and checking in on a “regular basis.”
Rombach says he and his team are out in the community, engaging and interacting with people to the point that “probably 99% of the homeless people in our city know who our Homeless Intervention Team are.”
He says the team's goal is to be seen more as a “service provider versus a law enforcement officer” to help people get what they need, which varies from person to person.
With the help of thousands of dollars in grants, the HIT has been buying bus, plane and other transportation tickets to help people get back to their loved ones no matter where they are.
“Throughout the years, we have sent people to Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, throughout the state of California, North Dakota, Alaska, South Carolina, Illinois, Maine, Utah, Arizona, Washington state and other places throughout the nation to reunite and reconnect people,” said Rombach. “That's kind of the philosophy that we take and the approach that we try.”
HIT reunited 22 people with their families throughout 2022 and continues to try and connect people with services best suited to their needs.
This opportunity is voluntary to the individual and the family member they’re being reconnected with.
Rombach says there is no specific checklist for sending someone back home, but there must be a point of contact to establish, no safety concerns and willingness to proceed by both parties.
“Homelessness is real and it is seen by the community,” he said. “And I think we will never solve the homeless problem, ever. We as a community, as a society, have to accept the fact that there will always be individuals experiencing homelessness, and that hopefully, we have strong programs in place, and strong initiatives and good funding to try and soften the impact and help everyone work through the problem.”
Homeless Outreach Partnership Engagement (HOPE) is one of many ways the police department engages with the homeless community and gives information about programs, health care services and more.
HOPE's next event is June 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Solano County Lawn located at 600 Texas Street in Fairfield.
To learn more about what homeless services, opportunities and programs Fairfield offers, click HERE.
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FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A woman died Thursday morning after being ejected from her vehicle in Fairfield.
According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 5 a.m. on Peabody Road north of Chuck Hammond Drive.
CHP says the driver went off the road, over corrected and her vehicle overturned several times.
The driver, a Fairfield woman in her 20s, was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected. She was pronounced dead at the scene and has not been identified yet.
Alcohol or drugs aren’t believed to be a factor in the crash.
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Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies are seeking two individuals — thought to be teenagers — who put "large pieces of metal" onto railroad tracks in Firth, nearly causing a derailment Tuesday night, according to authorities.
BNSF police told the sheriff's office that two juveniles put the metal pieces on the company's tracks near Firth's grain elevator, just southwest of Third and Main streets, sometime Tuesday night, Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin said.
A train collided with the metal pieces and rocked back and forth, nearly derailing, Houchin said.
Deputies searched the area Tuesday evening but didn't find the culprits — nor the metal pieces, he said.
"I know kids in the past put pennies and things like that on the railroads," the chief deputy said. "But we're just strongly saying, 'Don't put anything on this, because that could have been a horrible accident.'"
Houchin asked anyone with information on who might be responsible to contact the sheriff's office at 402-441-6500 or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous.
Top Journal Star photos for May 2023
Lincoln fighter Andrew Huffman is stuck in the face by Kwajuan Mensah during their bout in Dynasty Combat Sport's Annual Spring Brawl on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.
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Bennington's Ethan Korth (from left) and Conestoga's Kaden Simmerman and Rowdy Watson compete for the ball during the Class B boys state soccer tournament, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Morrison Stadium in Omaha.
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Lincoln Southwest runs to celebrate after defeating Lincoln Pius X in a penalty kick shootout at the Class A girls state soccer tournament Tuesday in Omaha.
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Lincoln Southeast's Angel Arellanes (right) and Papillion-La Vista South's Brodie Anderson (16) clash during the Class A boys state soccer tournament Monday in Omaha.
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Mid-Plains Community College's Casey Reis gets shaken off during a bull-riding event for the Cornhusker College Rodeo at the Lancaster Event Center on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
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Conestoga's Pelayo Biagioni lifts Jayden Widler on his shoulders to celebrate a 3-2 shootout win against Norris in the B-8 district championship on Saturday in Firth.
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Kristin Syde carries her niece Margot Wyrick, 1, as she runs with her daughter Anna Syde, 6, during the Mayor's Run Saturday at the state Capitol.
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Wahoo/BN/LL's players celebrate after defeating Waverly in the B-2 District final at Sam Crawford Field on Friday in Wahoo.
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Lincoln Southwest players take turns kissing the A-2 District championship plaque after defeating Elkhorn South on Thursday at Seacrest Field.
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Lincoln East JV's Reid Voog loses his grip on his golf club after driving the ball from the sixth hole tee box during the LPS Boys Golf Championship on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Mahoney Golf Course in Lincoln.
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Cars drive across a bridge along North 27th street, as a low water level measuring around 2.0 ft reveals the creek bed underneath, one year before on the same date the water level was measuring nearly 4 ft, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Lincoln. Drought conditions have gotten so bad in Lancaster County that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared it a disaster area. This most recent announcement expands drought disaster designations to more than two-thirds of the state's counties. Last month, the department designated 55 counties as primary disaster areas.
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Lincoln City Council candidate Tom Duden (right) embraces his wife Ronda Duden (center), along with his brother-in-law Rob Treptow at a Republican election night watch party Tuesday at Rosie's Downtown.
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Adam Morefeld is hugged by Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird as she enters an election night party for Democrats on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at the DelRay Ballroom in Lincoln.
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An excavator works to clear debris from the area where a section of the Gold's Building once stood as redevelopment of the site continues on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, along 11th and N streets in Lincoln.
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Arwen Wiechman, third grade, spins around while learning ballet during the Everett Community Learning Center after-school program on Monday. Dancers from the American Ballet Theatre led the students in dance exercises in advance of the company's performances on Tuesday and Wednesday of "Giselle" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts.
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Rescue crews took a 14-year-old Lincoln boy to a local hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bike in southeast Lincoln on Wednesday, according to police.
The boy was riding his bike northwest on Deerwood Drive at around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday when he rode past the stop sign and into the lane of traffic at Elkcrest Drive, Lincoln Police Sgt. Chris Vollmer said.
A 63-year-old man driving his Chevrolet Silverado southwest on Elkcrest Drive crashed into the boy as he entered the roadway, Vollmer said.
The man told police he didn't see the teen in time to brake, Lincoln Police Investigator Ty Denney said in a crash report detailing the incident.
A woman who had been driving behind the 14-year-old told police that the teen violated the stop sign in the moments before the crash, Denney said in a crash report.
The intersection, which is a block east of 56th Street and a few blocks north of Nebraska Parkway, is controlled only by stop signs on Deerwood Drive. The 63-year-old driver did not have a stop sign.
The woman who witnessed the crash estimated that the 63-year-old man was driving "no more than 25" mph in the moments before the crash, according to the report.
Police haven't issued any citations stemming from the crash, and investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision, Vollmer said.
The 14-year-old boy, who was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash Wednesday morning, was hospitalized with what are thought to be serious injuries.
A Kansas City, Missouri, native, Andrew Wegley joined the Journal Star as breaking news reporter after graduating from Northwest Missouri State University in May 2021. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-bicyclist-14-hospitalized-after-south-lincoln-crash-police-say/article_81a5a54c-f00c-11ed-89da-afb2d8e1e2df.html | 2023-05-11T17:55:41 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-bicyclist-14-hospitalized-after-south-lincoln-crash-police-say/article_81a5a54c-f00c-11ed-89da-afb2d8e1e2df.html |
A Lincoln man was sentenced to prison Thursday for causing the 2021 death of his neighbor, who fell down the stairs during a scuffle between them caught on video by neighbors through their peephole.
Timothy McPeak, 55, pleaded no contest to manslaughter for causing Luis Noguera Comas' death March 20, 2021 unintentionally during the assault.
That night, Lincoln police were called to a disturbance at an apartment building at 928 E St., where they found Noguera dead in the hallway with injuries to his head so severe officers initially thought he had been shot.
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An autopsy showed the 76-year-old Lincoln man had died of a broken neck.
On Thursday, Deputy Lancaster County Public Defender Matthew Meyerle said the 2,400 pages of police reports on the incident reveal the situation was substantially more complicated than initially described.
He said Noguera, McPeak's upstairs neighbor, had been the initial aggressor. He had come to McPeak's door with a knife that night yelling and pointed the knife in McPeak's direction when he opened the door.
McPeak yelled at him and slammed the door, but Noguera came back and started banging on his door again.
McPeak told police Noguera backed up the stairs with the knife and he grabbed the knife and broke it, then tripped him up the stairs.
"And then he fell." he said.
Prosecutors said that during the struggle, McPeak appeared to pull Noguera head-first down the stairs.
There was a dent in the drywall where his head had hit the wall.
"While certainly Mr. Noguera's death, as all acknowledge, was very tragic, it does appear that it came out of a mutual physical confrontation between these two men," Meyerle said.
Neighbors heard what was going on and recorded 11 short videos through the peephole of their door. In it, he said, McPeak could be seen immediately asking neighbors to call for help for Noguera.
"Mr. McPeak certainly feels a great deal of remorse that this incident resulted in Mr. Noguera's death and certainly wishes that he could go back and make some different decisions and change what happened that night," Meyerle said.
He said McPeak struggles with mental health conditions and a progressive neurologic disorder severely impacting his daily life.
McPeak said he earlier wanted to be released from the Lincoln Regional Center — where he was held for a competency evaluation before being returned to jail — so he could recover on his own. But he knows now he can't do it on his own.
"I need help and I need it as soon as possible," he said.
Lancaster County District Judge Lori Maret called it a serious matter where someone lost their life. And McPeak had a history of assaultive behavior on his record.
Probation, she said, would depreciate the seriousness of the crime. And she sentenced him to eight to 10 years in prison. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-sentenced-for-neighbors-unintentional-killing-during-fight-in-2021/article_ee30eac6-f013-11ed-a502-ffaeac643f14.html | 2023-05-11T17:55:47 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/lincoln-man-sentenced-for-neighbors-unintentional-killing-during-fight-in-2021/article_ee30eac6-f013-11ed-a502-ffaeac643f14.html |
A military veteran who also worked for a private military contractor in the Middle East announced he’s running for the Lancaster County Board.
David Russell, a Republican who lives just outside of Lincoln, is running for the District 4 seat, which includes the eastern part of Lincoln and Lancaster County.
“As a military veteran and leader for many years in the public and private sector, I understand the importance of service and the need for leaders who put the needs of their constituents first,” Russell said. “I believe that I can bring a fresh perspective and a commitment to service to the Lancaster County Board.”
Russell grew up in different locations around the world because his father was in the U.S. Air Force. His dad, he said, emigrated from Australia and served in the military for 23 years, which taught Russell the importance of service and sacrifice from a young age.
Russell enlisted in the Air Force after high school and served several tours in the Middle East. He was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue when his service ended.
He attended Creighton University and graduated from Bellevue University with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems.
After his military service was done, he worked for a private military contractor in the Middle East. Today, he is director of digital solutions for Nebraska Municipal Power Pool.
He said in an interview that he decided to run because he feels as though the board has not provided its citizens with a voice.
“I believe that we need more leaders who are committed to serving their constituents and putting the needs of the community first,” he said in announcing his candidacy. “I am excited about this opportunity to serve the people of Lancaster County, and I hope to earn their trust and support in the coming months.”
Russell said he would prioritize strategic budgeting, economic development and education as a county commissioner. He said he plans to host a series of town hall meetings and meet-and-greets with constituents to discuss these topics and gather feedback on them.
He and his wife, Denette, have three children and one grandchild.
Roma Amundson is serving her third term as the District 4 commissioner.
The election for the District 4 seat will be in the spring of 2024.
Margaret Reist is a recovering education reporter now writing about local and county government and the people who live in the city where she was born and raised. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/military-veteran-announces-run-for-lancaster-county-board/article_f5b61b48-ef57-11ed-813c-a33476e7edea.html | 2023-05-11T17:55:53 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/military-veteran-announces-run-for-lancaster-county-board/article_f5b61b48-ef57-11ed-813c-a33476e7edea.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic and the end of SNAP benefits, The Sunshine Division — a non-profit feeding families in need in the Portland metro area — says it’s busier than ever.
During a normal week in 2019, the non-profit says it served about 320 people at their two food pantries. But at the end of April 2023, the organization says it served almost 2,000 people.
“I can’t put it into words really how much it’s changed, how hard it’s been the past three years,” Sunshine Division Executive Director Kyle Camberg said.
The Sunshine Division has two food pantries in Portland, near the Moda Center and David Douglas School District. At the beginning of the pandemic, the non-profit launched a home delivery program.
While the community is still feeling the economic effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and the expiration of SNAP benefits, Camberg says The Sunshine Division saw a 60% jump in need.
“There was a number of amazing programs that helped nationally and locally, people weather the storm of the pandemic,” Camberg said – noting that a family of four could get about $200 in SNAP benefits when the program was intact, and a single individual or senior could receive about $100.
According to Camberg, there were over half a million people in Oregon who relied on the benefits.
“It’s not just our organization, it’s food banks across the state, across the country, we’re all struggling to meet this demand because what used to be, like I said, a few hundred people a month is now certainly pushing 2,000 for what we do in Oregon. We’re just one of many,” Camberg said.
While the last two months have been busier than he anticipated, Camberg is hopeful the need will decrease by summer.
“I’m very proud we’ve been able to respond to this level, but it’s extremely difficult for a small charity,” Camberg said. “We rely on the community whether it’s food drives or volunteerism or financial support to do this. And when our numbers have more than quadrupled lately, that’s very difficult for us to respond to.”
Camberg added, “it’s times we’ve never seen before.” | https://www.koin.com/local/sunshine-division-sees-extremely-difficult-demand-post-pandemic-snap/ | 2023-05-11T17:56:06 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/sunshine-division-sees-extremely-difficult-demand-post-pandemic-snap/ |
Report studies trends for those who work but still can't make ends meet; where do we rank?
The income that's considered poverty level in the United States is $12,880 for a single person or $26,500 for a family of four.
But there's a large gulf between that and what it takes for families to make ends meet. That's where ALICE lives.
ALICE − or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed − is a concept that started with the Morris County, New Jersey, United Way chapter in 2009. People who fall into the ALICE category make more than poverty wages, but not enough to meet all of the basic needs − rent, child care, food, transportation, health care, and more.
"So the whole idea behind ALICE is you're making too much to qualify for those federal benefits and yet you're not making enough month-to-month to live or put money aside for savings," said Amanda Lasecki, vice president of operations for the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties.
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The United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties recently released its ALICE report for 2021. Here are five of the key findings.
1. What did it cost to make ends meet in Volusia, Flagler counties in 2021?
ALICE arrived at a household survival budget of $67,896 for a family of four (including a preschooler) in Volusia County, and $26,892 for a single adult.
Those figures for Flagler County were higher: $70,524 for a family of four and $28,296 for a single adult.
2. How do Volusia and Flagler counties compare to Florida?
In Volusia County, 28% of households fall into the ALICE category. In Flagler County, it's 34%, while for all of Florida, the number is 32%. So roughly 1 in 3 households have people that are employed but are not making enough.
As for the poverty rate, in Volusia it is 14%, in Flagler, it's 9%, and for the state, it's 13%.
3. How did the counties' shares of poverty and ALICE compare to previous years?
Looking back to 2010, the percentage of households in Volusia County above ALICE was 52. By 2021, that figure improved to 58, reflecting higher wages than what was available in the post-Great Recession years.
Volusia's percentage of ALICE households dropped from 35 to 28, while households in poverty remained steady at 14%.
Flagler County saw smaller changes, going from 55% above ALICE in 2010 to 56% in 2021. The percentage of ALICE households grew from 33 to 34, while poverty dropped from 11% to 9%.
4. Can racial and ethnic disparities be seen in the ALICE data?
Yes. In both counties, greater proportions of white and Asian families are above ALICE, which was not true for Black and Hispanic households.
In both Volusia and Flagler counties, more than 60% of white households were above ALICE, compared to just over 43% of Black households. ALICE and poverty levels for Blacks were higher in both counties.
The breakdown of Hispanic households in Volusia County was: 53.4% above ALICE, 33.9% ALICE and 12.7% poverty. In Flagler County, it was: 49.3% above ALICE, 40.9% ALICE and 9.8% poverty.
5. How much money do people in the most common professions earn?
Any family whose combined wages total less than $33.95 per hour in Volusia County (or $35.26 in Flagler County) will fall into the ALICE category. And of the 10 most common jobs in Florida, 9 pay less than $18 per hour.
That's nearly 2 million people working in jobs such as retail sales (with a median hourly wage of $13.46), customer service representatives ($17.35) and fast-food and counter workers ($10.66).
More than one-third of workers in each of those nine professions are at ALICE or below. And in some professions, such as cooks and cashiers, more than one-half of those workers are below ALICE.
"Registered nurses were the only one of the top 10 jobs that paid over $18 an hour," Lasecki said. "Although we are seeing higher wages, $13, $14, $15 an hour, we're still not getting high enough." | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/11/5-key-takeaways-from-volusia-flagler-alice-personal-finance-reports/70188701007/ | 2023-05-11T17:56:51 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/volusia/2023/05/11/5-key-takeaways-from-volusia-flagler-alice-personal-finance-reports/70188701007/ |
LIMA, Peru (AP) — The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway on a Dutch Caribbean island is now facing extradition to face criminal charges in the United States.
Peru’s government on Wednesday issued an executive order allowing the temporary extradition of Joran van der Sloot. The Dutchman will be prosecuted for alleged extortion and wire fraud charges involving promises to lead Holloway’s family to her body, which was never found. She was later declared dead by a U.S. judge.
Van der Sloot has never been charged in connection with her disappearance.
A 2001 treaty between Peru and the U.S. allows a suspect to be temporarily extradited to face trial in the other country. It requires that the prisoner “be returned” after judicial proceedings have concluded.
Here’s a look at van der Sloot’s history:
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MAY 2005
Holloway, 18, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, a wealthy Birmingham suburb, vanishes while on a high school graduation trip to Dutch-owned Aruba, an island in the Caribbean. She never showed up for a flight home.
Her disappearance made international headlines and sparked a furor in the United States. Holloway’s parents went to the island to pass out fliers and monitor searches. They also appeared on national U.S. television shows to maintain pressure on investigators.
Classmates said they had seen Holloway outside a nightclub in a car with van der Sloot, then 17 years old, and two other local residents — Surinamese brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe.
They claimed to have dropped her off at her hotel.
All three were repeatedly detained but freed over a lack of evidence of a crime. The Kalpoes, who were security guards at a hotel near the one where Holloway was staying, were taken into custody in June and held for nearly a month.
Van der Sloot was held for an additional 60 days.
APRIL 2007
Van der Sloot and a journalist publish a book in Dutch about the case in which he denies killing Holloway and says: “I hope every day that Natalee will be found.”
MAY 2010
Five years to the day that Holloway vanished, Stephany Flores was killed. The 21-year-old business student had met van der Sloot at a Lima casino.
Van der Sloot fled to Chile but was arrested four days later and taken back to Peru, where he confessed to killing her. He later tried to retract the confession.
Van der Sloot told police he flew into a rage when Flores discovered his connection to Holloway while they were playing online poker in his hotel room. Prosecutors accused him of killing Flores to rob her after learning she had won money at the casino.
The day he was arrested, van der Sloot was indicted in Alabama. Prosecutors accused him of accepting $25,000 in return for a promise to lead a lawyer for Holloway’s mother to her daughter’s remains. He never delivered on the offer.
JANUARY 2012
Van der Sloot pleads guilty to killing Flores, telling a judge: “I truly am sorry for this act. I feel very bad.”
His lawyer argued that the killing was triggered by trauma from being the prime suspect in Holloway’s disappearance.
That same week, a judge in Alabama declares Holloway legally dead. A day later, van der Sloot is sentenced to 28 years in prison by a three-member panel of judges in Peru for killing Flores.
In January 2023, he was given an additional 18 years in prison for trafficking cocaine while behind bars.
The original sentencing document said van der Sloot was guilty of “first-degree murder with aggravating factors of ferocity and great cruelty” and detailed how he elbowed Flores in the face, beat her repeatedly, then strangled her with his bloodied shirt.
He also was ordered to pay $75,000 in reparations to the victim’s family.
Meanwhile, prison authorities said that van der Sloot was transferred from a Lima prison to a high-security Piedras Gordas lockup in response to reports that he had enjoyed privileges such as television, internet access and a cell phone. Piedras Gordas holds local crime bosses and terrorism convicts, including Shining Path guerrillas.
JULY 2014
Van der Sloot marries his pregnant Peruvian girlfriend, Leidy Figueroa, 24, in a private ceremony at the prison.
Van der Sloot met Figueroa while she was selling goods inside the prison, according to his attorney.
AUGUST 2014
Authorities send van der Sloot to a prison high in the Andes, saying he had threatened to kill the warden of the lockup near Lima.
SEPTEMBER 2014
Van der Sloot becomes a father. His attorney says the girl was born in Lima but far from the remote prison where van der Sloot is serving his prison sentence.
The child is named Dushy after van der Sloot’s grandmother.
MAY 2023
Peru’s government decides to allow van der Sloot’s temporary extradition to the U.S. to face charges there. Under a 2001 treaty between the countries, a suspect can be temporarily extradited to face trial in the other country, but must “be returned” after judicial proceedings are concluded. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/timeline-of-natalee-holloways-disappearance-and-joran-van-der-sloots-extradition-to-alabama/ | 2023-05-11T17:59:32 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/timeline-of-natalee-holloways-disappearance-and-joran-van-der-sloots-extradition-to-alabama/ |
BALTIMORE — As Kia and Hyndai thefts continue to spike across the nation, Baltimore is joining several other US cities in suing the two car manufactures.
The lawsuit alleges both companies failed to equip their vehicles with "industry-standard vehicle immobilization technology," making them easier to steal.
Certain models ranging from 2011 to 2022 lacking an immobilizer have been found to start without a key, and simply by using a USB cable through the steering column.
It's been the subject of a TikTok social media challenge that's trended nationally for months.
"These cost-cutting measures employed by Hyundai and Kia at the expense of public safety are unacceptable," said Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott. "They have left our residents vulnerable to crime and are significantly burdening our police resources."
Insurance companies have even been hesitant to cover owners of such models, although the State prohibits them from doing so.
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So far in 2023 — 577 Kias and Hyundais have been stolen in Baltimore, which is on pace to doubling last year's totals.
Overall this year auto thefts in the City are up 95 percent, 41 percent of which are Kias and Hyundais .
"We must demand more from these manufacturers in addressing this increase in vehicle thefts, which put victims and residents in harm’s way," said Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison. "This lawsuit represents a first step in holding these manufactures accountable and establishing necessary safeguards to improve the quality of life for our residents.”
Kia and Hyundai have since developed free software upgrades for millions of vehicles impacted. Some local police departments have also offered free steering wheel locksfor affected owners.
The lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. The City is represented by Richard Gordon and Martin Wolf of Gordon, Wolf & Carney, and Sara Gross of the Baltimore City Department of Law. Seattle and St. Louis are also plaintiffs. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-joins-lawsuit-against-hyundai-kia-as-thefts-continue-to-soar | 2023-05-11T18:01:27 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/baltimore-joins-lawsuit-against-hyundai-kia-as-thefts-continue-to-soar |
BALTIMORE — More turnover at Baltimore City Hall.
A source confirmed to WMAR-2 News that Shantay Jackson, director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE), is leaving her post next month.
Since 2020 Jackson led the effort to address City violence as a public health issue while also making public safety policy recommendations.
Additionally Jackson's team was tasked with running neighborhood engagement programs such as Safe Streets.
A reason for Jackson's resignation was not revealed. A successor has not yet been named publicly.
She becomes the latest departing member of Scott's administration.
Earlier this month Marvin James was named the Mayor's interim chief of staff, taking over for Chezia Cager, who'd only been in the position since late November.
She replaced Michael Huber who left last September for a position with Johns Hopkins.
Scott's communications office has also experienced frequent change.
Bryan Doherty was recently named director, replacing Cirilo R. Manego III who held the role less than three months. Before that, it was Monica Lewis who remained in the position from June 2022 to February 2023, after succeeding Cal Harris who stayed on for just 10 months.
Another high level staffer, former Deputy Mayor Ted Carter, resigned last August amid reports he was under investigation by the City's human resources department.
Then in October 2022, former City Administrator Christopher J. Shorter accepted a new position in Prince William, Virginia. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/shantay-jackson-stepping-down-as-baltimore-mayors-neighborhood-safety-director | 2023-05-11T18:01:33 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/shantay-jackson-stepping-down-as-baltimore-mayors-neighborhood-safety-director |
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash that happened Wednesday along Blue Ridge Overlook at Carlisle Road.
Officers were called to the scene at around 5:40 p.m. The crash involved a Ford Taurus and Chevy pickup truck. Investigators believe the sedan “failed to yield” to traffic when driving along the roadway.
The sedan pulled into traffic directly into the path of the truck. The driver of the truck tried to avoid a crash but ended up hitting the sedan.
The driver of the sedan, William Wiggins, was seriously injured in the crash. Deputies said that the 29-year-old was rushed to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries.
Forsyth County deputies are still investigating the crash, but as of now, they don’t believe impairment and speed played a role in the wreck. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fatal-crash-forsyth-county-deputies-say/85-ec7f5214-8f07-4823-8bee-4bdebc9b6f14 | 2023-05-11T18:02:56 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/fatal-crash-forsyth-county-deputies-say/85-ec7f5214-8f07-4823-8bee-4bdebc9b6f14 |
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Cold case detectives in DeKalb County are hosting an event in hopes of getting closer to identifying the remains of over 20 people, according to a release from the district attorney and medical examiner's office.
People are invited to the DeKalb County Public Library on Covington Highway to attend a missing persons event and DNA drive. It's free to the public and being held on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Families of missing persons are asked to come together at the event to share any information about their loved ones, as well as to open or add to any missing persons reports. Additionally, officials encourage attendees to consider donating DNA samples, which can greatly assist with identification efforts.
Those who are going to submit DNA should review the NamUs Consent Form ahead of time. And if possible, the office said to bring two family members from two different branches of their family tree (mother's and father's side) for the most robust CODIS search.
Anyone who believes their loved one is missing and would like to file a missing person's report is asked by the district attorney and medical examiner's office to bring the following, if possible:
- Photos of your loved one
- Photos of tattoos
- Original police reports
- Medical documentation
- Identification documents
Documents will be scanned and returned, the release said adding that representatives from DeKalb County police will be available to take new cases. Spokespersons with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and NCIC (National Crime Information Center) will also be there to enter information into their online databases.
To register for the event head here. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-dna-drive-dekalb-county-cold-case/85-e8abff0b-3b14-403c-841d-391b8a654b4b | 2023-05-11T18:03:02 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/missing-persons-dna-drive-dekalb-county-cold-case/85-e8abff0b-3b14-403c-841d-391b8a654b4b |
WALTON COUNTY, Ga. — An elderly man is now behind bars after he allegedly shot his neighbors for reported racial slurs and bullying Sunday night, according to a Walton County Sheriff's report.
Deputies responded to a home on River Run Road in Monroe, which is in the Apalachee subdivision. When they arrived, they found two men who had been shot.
One of the men, later identified as Chandler Martin, died. Another person was injured in the shooting, the report showed.
Sheriff's deputies were then alerted that the alleged shooter was living next door and was inside, according to reports.
Reports stated that they met with several people at the home, who told officers that the alleged shooter, later identified as Opel Lackey, would cooperate with deputies.
Authorities said in the report that once they arrested the 77-year-old, family members told the responding sheriff's deputies that the neighbors always gave Lackey "a hard time." They said, "they would curse at him, use racial slur and anything else that would agitate him."
A family member said the neighbors reportedly "agitated" him every Sunday he would do yard work, the report stated.
One of the family members told deputies that Lackey would normally go back inside to "avoid conflict."
But, the family said he was "tired of it" this past Sunday. That's when a family member saw the shooting unfold, the incident report showed.
When the shooting initially happened, Walton County Sheriff's deputies released a statement to the public.
"Please avoid the area while the investigation continues," the sheriff's office wrote on its social media page.
Lackey is being charged with murder, two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, jail records show. He is currently being held without bond. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/river-run-road-monroe-deadly-shooting/85-4e985d58-0230-4982-ad90-c8b89d67cf92 | 2023-05-11T18:03:08 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/river-run-road-monroe-deadly-shooting/85-4e985d58-0230-4982-ad90-c8b89d67cf92 |
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Clayton County Police arrested one man after they said he crashed into a family’s home while under the influence.
The man was arrested after police were called to a home Wednesday off Ivy Lane in Riverdale. When Police arrived just after 2 p.m., they were met with an SUV lodged into a mobile home.
Investigators believe the driver ran a stop sign and hit the front porch of the home. Officers later determined that the 32-year-old was “heavily intoxicated” prior to the crash.
Following the crash, Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services were called to the home, deeming it inhabitable. Fire and EMS is working with the American Red Cross to find shelter for the family that has been displaced.
As for the driver, he was taken to a hospital and charged with failure to maintain lane, stop sign violation and open container, Clayton County Police said.
The driver may receive more charges as police continue to investigate. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/riverdale-family-displaced-intoxicated-driver-crashes-into-home-clayton-county/85-755d9e1a-c833-4c3c-a184-2afc3277a3c0 | 2023-05-11T18:03:14 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/riverdale-family-displaced-intoxicated-driver-crashes-into-home-clayton-county/85-755d9e1a-c833-4c3c-a184-2afc3277a3c0 |
WATERLOO – Soifer Family McDonald's will partner with My Waterloo Days for a free kids 'McFun Zone' on June 10.
It will be held at Anton Garden's in downtown Waterloo. The event is free.
The first 500 children ages 12 and younger will receive a free goodie bag and entry for grand prizes. Registration for the McFun Zone begins at 9 a.m. at the corner of Sycamore and East Fourth Street.
Free children's games will run from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a stage show from Blank Park Zoo at 11 a.m. and a kids only parade at noon.
Children are encouraged to decorate themselves and their transportation to be considered for awards including most colorful, best decorated and most artistic. The event will close with grand prizes and the bike race awards at 12:30 p.m.
Photos: 2023 Cedar Valley Top Nurses recipients at award ceremony
COURIER CELEBRATES CEDAR VALLEY'S TOP NURSES
The 2023 Cedar Valley Top Nurses recipients, front row from left, Carol Ratchford, Jake Powers, Allie Boyle, Christiara Deese, Amanda Vervaecke; back row, Tina Styron, Salem Fauser, Sarah Kutz, Danette Christensen and Andrea Burgart at the awards banquet ednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls. The Courier celebrated the Cedar Valley’s Top Nurses for the fifth consecutive year. Sponsors for the event included NewAldaya Lifescapes, Western Home Communities, MercyOne, UnityPoint Health, Cedar Valley Hospice and the Courier Media Group. See more photos at wcfcourier.com .
CHRIS ZOELLER, Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Allie Boyle of MercyOne-Waterloo Medical Center, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Andrea Burgart of Cedar Valley Hospice and Reader’s Choice winner, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, left, and Sheila Kerns, right, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Danette Christensen of Harmony Waterloo, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Christiara Deese of Care Initiatives Inc., center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Salem Fauser of Black Hawk County Health Department, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Sarah Kutz of UnityPoint-Allen Hospital, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Jake Powers of MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Carol Ratchford of MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Tina Styron of UnityPoint-Allen Hospital, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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Cedar Valley top nurse recipient Amanda Vervaecke of UnityPoint Wound Clinic, center, with Courier Media's Doug Hines, right, and Sheila Kerns, left, at the awards banquet on Wednesday at the Diamond Event Center in Cedar Falls.
CHRIS ZOELLER Courier Staff Photographer
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TOM GREEN COUNTY, Texas — A San Angelo man has been arrested by Tom Green County Sheriff's Office deputies for his role in the vandalism of a child's grave.
The TGCSO said on May 7, the San Angelo Police Department took a report of vandalism at Lawnhaven Memorial Garden on FM 1223 in Tom Green County.
Officers found out that several adults had urinated on, stolen items from and damaged the grave of a little girl.
Because Lawnhaven is outside the city limits, the investigation was forwarded to the TGCSO.
By 5 p.m., TGCSO Criminal Investigations Division detective was able to develop enough probable cause for an arrest warrant for one of the suspects, Joseph Gonzales, 20, on a charge of vandalize/damage/treat offensive a final resting place.
With help from the SO's Patrol Division, Gonzales was arrested at a San Angelo home and booked into the Tom Green County Jail. More evidence was recovered during the arrest and the investigation continues to identify the other suspects.
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office asks if the public has any information related to this investigation to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 325-655-8111.
Jail records show Gonzales was released on a $40,000 bond Thursday morning. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/arrest-made-in-grave-vandalism-case-tom-green-co-sheriffs-office-says/504-3b79f5a5-4ffe-4e67-885b-c07e31f4528b | 2023-05-11T18:09:53 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/arrest-made-in-grave-vandalism-case-tom-green-co-sheriffs-office-says/504-3b79f5a5-4ffe-4e67-885b-c07e31f4528b |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — SAISD is offering a limited capacity tuition-based program for pre-kindergarten students ages four and older by Sept. 1.
This full day educational opportunity is currently open for registration with the goal to prepare young learners for kindergarten in the best way possible.
The program itself will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing in accordance with the Texas Education Agency pre-kindergarten format.
Free breakfast will also be offered everyday and parents and guardians will be able to purchase lunches for their children.
Registration is only available to those in the SAISD attendance limits as well as employees.
Entry is based on a randomized system at a monthly cost of $450 for the public and $360 for SAISD employee students.
Go to SAISD to register now. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/saisd-offering-full-day-tuition-based-pre-kindergarten-program/504-175ae8a9-16a6-4028-83c1-b9b504608870 | 2023-05-11T18:09:59 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/saisd-offering-full-day-tuition-based-pre-kindergarten-program/504-175ae8a9-16a6-4028-83c1-b9b504608870 |
Dayton area county boards of election are gearing up for an Aug. 8 election they weren’t planning for after the Ohio Legislature on Wednesday passed legislation asking voters to approve a change in how amendments are added to the state’s constitution.
Wednesday’s decision – which was made to get ahead of a possible November vote about abortion rights in the constitution – comes nearly six months after the legislature voted to eliminate August elections in Ohio.
“Right now, we’re rallying the troops,” said Montgomery County Board of Elections deputy director Russ Joseph. “We’ve been through some busy cycles, and we’re ramping up again.”
Short preparation time
Election board leaders in Montgomery, Greene and Warren counties are primarily concerned with finding poll workers and securing voting locations in a short time frame.
August elections are tricky, as election boards need to gather poll workers and confirm voting locations during a time of summer vacations, school preparation and other late-summer obligations like church programming, Joseph said.
Warren County Elections Director Brian Sleeth echoed this, saying his election board is beginning to reach out to poll workers.
But Sleeth fears that a lot of elections officials have notified poll workers and polling locations earlier this year that there would not be an August special election, meaning some may have made other plans or polling locations won’t be available.
The work to prepare for Aug. 8 is paired with county election boards still wrapping up the May 2 special election, which the boards are expected to certify in mid-May.
“We hoped to take a breather, but we’re going to keep plowing on,” Sleeth said.
August elections costly
On the horizon, too, is anticipation over where the money will come from to fund the special election, which the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office estimated will cost more than $15 million.
Joseph said Wednesday’s resolution did not include any funding for the state’s election boards, but his board did receive a directive from the secretary of state’s office saying county boards will be reimbursed for the special election.
Montgomery County’s last August election was in 2022, costing the county more than $382,000 and rendering a turn-out of 6%.
Joseph said this upcoming August election will look different from last year’s, which included fewer polling locations than what this year’s countywide special election will require. The election board is also expecting a higher turn-out for the Aug. 8 election than past years, meaning more absentee ballots will likely be requested and mailed out.
“It will be a much larger expense… that’s out of our control,” Joseph said. “But we’re fortunate that we’ve got a lot of people that that really care about our community here in Montgomery County, and they’re going to do what needs to be done.”
Greene County election board director Alisha Lampert said that her county and others did not budget for an August election.
“It did come as a surprise,” she said. “But we are a professional office, we will be prepared to put on an August special no matter what, because that is our job.”
Abortion rights at core
An abortion rights amendment could go in front of voters as soon as November. Supporters of the resolution worked to set the Ohio Constitution change issue in a special August election ahead of the general election.
Voters in August will be asked if the threshold for approving amendments to the Ohio Constitution should be changed from a majority (1 more vote than 50%) to 60%.
Ohio Right to Life president Michael Gonidakis said Wednesday was a “great day for democracy.”
“Ohioans are grateful that the Ohio House and Ohio Senate trust ‘we the people’ by creating an election for all of us to self-determine what Ohio’s future may look like,” he said. “... the future of our state’s constitution now rests completely in the hands of the people—not the political class—to debate amongst ourselves and come to a consensus.”
Dr. Lauren Beene, the executive director of Ohio Physicians Rights and Protect Choice Ohio called the supermajority amendment “craven political maneuvering.”
“The desperate plot to silence the voters will fail,” she said. “We are confident Ohioans will defeat the anti-democracy amendment in August then pass our reproductive freedom amendment this fall.”
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Springfield native Jillian Tedeschi is turning her passion into a business by opening a food truck specializing in açaí bowls.
Blended By J will offer açaí bowls topped with different fruits like strawberries, bananas or blueberries, as well as other toppings like granola, seeds, honey, peanut butter, chocolate and more.
Credit: Submitted Photo
Credit: Submitted Photo
“Açaí is actually a berry that is native from Central and South America and it comes from the açaí palm tree,” Tedeschi said. “It has a lot of health benefits, so it’s rich in different antioxidants. It’s known to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol.”
She recalled the first time she had an açaí bowl, which was in Florida during the coronavirus pandemic.
“I realized there was nothing like it here, and it’s something that I love and I’m passionate about,” Tedeschi said. “I’m really excited to do this and be out and about in Springfield and the surrounding areas.”
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Credit: Submitted Photo
Food trucks specializing in açaí bowls are popular in coastal areas like Florida, she said.
Tedeschi, a 2019 Northwestern High School graduate and 2022 University of Dayton graduate, said she had always thought about having a food truck and figured “what better time than now.”
Blended By J is expected to open on weekends by the beginning or middle of June. With the help of her family, Tedeschi says she plans to go to area rallies, markets, craft shows, as well as other area events. She added they are also looking into doing special events like birthday parties, graduation parties, bridal showers, etc.
“Our goal is to have fun with it,” Tedeschi said.
For more information and updates about Blended By J, visit the food truck’s Facebook or Instagram pages.
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GREENSBORO — The Guilford County health department is making a number of changes as the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends, according to a county news release.
“Although May 11th marks the end of the public health emergency, it is important to remember COVID-19 will remain a part of our lives," Dr. Iulia Vann, Guilford County public health director, said in the release.
COVID-19 vaccines will remain available through the health department and are available to anyone 6 months or older. The department will continue providing vaccines through on-site clinics and mobile units.
The county’s Covid-19 vaccination appointment line, 336-641-7944, will be discontinued on May 31. Anyone who would like to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine after May 30 can call the general appointment line at 336-641-3245 or can visit myspot.nc.gov to find a nearby COVID-19 vaccine provider.
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The county's COVID-19 data dashboards ended today, along with its daily reporting to the State dashboards. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services also ended updates to the state COVID-19 dashboard today.
To get county COVID-19 statistics, visit Guilford County COVID-19 Statistics on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
The StarMed testing site at Four Seasons Town Centre will discontinue operations at the end of the month. A similar testing site in High Point already has closed.
COVID-19 home tests are still available and North Carolina residents can order for free by visiting www.accesscovidtests.org through June 30.
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PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Dollywood’s largest-ever park expansion, Wildwood Grove, gets even bigger with the $25 million Big Bear Mountain that opens to the public on May 12. It’s the park’s newest roller coaster and its longest ride ever.
Circling Wildwood Grove, nestled up against the Great Smoky Mountains for nearly two minutes on almost 4,000 feet of track, this massive one-of-a-kind coaster from iconic manufacturer Vekoma hugs six acres of undulating forest topography, taking guests of all ages (minimum height requirement 39″) at a top speed of 48 mph.
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BLOOMINGTON — Police are investigating after a girl was injured in a shooting early Thursday on Bloomington's east side.
Officers were dispatched at approximately 12:53 a.m. to the 1800 block of East Empire Street for a report of a person shot, according to a statement from the Bloomington Police Department.
Emergency personnel from the Bloomington Fire Department also responded to the scene, where they found a juvenile female who had been shot and administered first aid to her.
Sgt. Kiel Nowers of BPD's Community Engagement Unit said the incident occurred inside a hotel near the area and the victim was a 17-year-old girl.
The girl was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Bloomington police said no suspect information was immediately available and no arrests had been made. This incident remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident should contact Det. Curt Maas at 309-434-2534 or cmaas@cityblm.org , or Det. Law at 309-434-2527 or jlaw@cityblm.org .
Anonymous tips can also be left with the Crime and Intelligence Analysis Unit at 309-434-2963 and CIAU@cityblm.org or by texting "BPDTIPS" to 847411.
A gunman killed eight people and injured seven more at a Texas mall before he was killed by police. The attack has reignited a familiar debate about access to assault-style weapons.
Photos: A list of high-profile mass shootings in the US this year
Monterey Park, California
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA
A 72-year-old man killed 11 people and wounded nine others in a shooting at a Lunar New Year dance in Monterey Park on Jan. 21. The suspect later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
About the photo: A memorial for the victims of the Jan. 21, 2023 Monterey Park mass shooting, is displayed outside the main doors City Hall in Monterey Park, Calif., Monday, April 24, 2023.
Damian Dovarganes, Associated Press
Half Moon Bay, California
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA
A farmworker killed seven people in back-to-back shootings at two Northern California mushroom farms on Jan. 23, authorities said. He is facing charges.
About the photo: Law enforcement personnel control the scene of a shooting Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Jeff Chiu, Associated Press
Nashville, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Three students and three adults were killed inside The Covenant School in Nashville on March 27. The suspect, a former student, was killed by police.
About the photo: A family leaves with their children from a reunification site in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 27, 2023.
John Amis, Associated Press
Louisville, Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
An employee shot and killed five people and wounded eight others inside the Old National Bank in Louisville while livestreaming the attack on April 10. Police later shot and killed the gunman.
About the photo: A Louisville Metro Police technician photographs bullet holes in the front glass of the Old National Bank building in Louisville, Ky., Monday, April 10, 2023.
Timothy D. Easley, Associated Press
Dadeville, Alabama
DADEVILLE, ALABAMA
Four young people were killed and 32 others were wounded by gunfire at a girl's Sweet 16 party in Dadeville on April 15. Police arrested two teenagers and a 20-year-old man on murder charges.
About the photo: Investigators work at the site of a fatal shooting in downtown Dadeville, Ala., on Sunday, April 16, 2023.
Jeff Amy, Associated Press
Bowdoin, Maine
BOWDOIN, MAINE
Four people were killed in a home and three others were wounded by gunfire April 18 on a busy highway in a neighboring community. A man who was released from prison a few days earlier is charged in the killings.
About the photo: A woman reacts at the scene of a multiple shooting, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Bowdoin, Maine.
Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press
Cleveland, Texas
CLEVELAND, TEXAS
A man shot and killed five of his neighbors , including a 9-year-old boy, on April 28 after they asked him to stop firing rounds in his yard because a baby was trying to sleep. The shooter was arrested after a multi-day manhunt.
About the photo: A law enforcement official works Sunday, April 30, 2023, in the neighborhood where a mass shooting occurred Friday night, in Cleveland, Texas.
David J. Phillip, Associated Press
Allen, Texas
ALLEN, TEXAS
Eight people were killed and seven were wounded at a busy outdoor shopping center in Allen, Texas, on May 6, before police killed the gunman. It was the 22nd mass killing — in which four or more people died, not including the assailant — of 2023.
About the photo: A law enforcement officer walks as people are evacuated from a shopping center where a shooting occurred Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Allen, Texas.
LM Otero, Associated Press
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The animals of Reid Park Zoo have an expectant mother in their midst.
The zoo announced Thursday morning that a baby is on the way but did not release which species it belongs to.
Sonogram images shared by the zoo will be followed up with an official announcement Thursday at 1 p.m.
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Bashas' is asking Arizonans to help create a new donut flavor by entering the 8th annual Donut Flavor Craze contest.
Ideas can be submitted online through May 13 in two categories: youths ages 8 to 17 and adults 18 or older.
The contest's theme is "Retro vs. Future" and Bashas' is looking for ideas inspired by classic donuts of the past and more modern, experimental flavor combinations.
To enter, contestants can submit a 100-word summary of their donut, its ingredients and a suggested name for it. One child and one adult will be chosen on May 30 to have their ideas brought to life and sold in Arizona Bashas' bakeries in June.
The winners will also be titled "Bashas' 2023 Donut Ambassadors" and receive $500 in gifts, including a Bashas' gift card, baking supplies and free donuts for a year.
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DULUTH — Police are searching for a missing woman who was last seen Monday in downtown Duluth.
Sage Ross, 30, was last seen Monday night at the Fond-du-Luth Casino accompanied by a few other people. Since Monday night, Ross has been unresponsive to phone calls and other attempts to reach her, and she has not been active on Facebook, said her aunt, Hannah Tibbetts.
“This is completely unlike her,” Tibbetts told the News Tribune on Thursday morning. “She’s going to find a way to post or talk to people.” Tibbetts said she is worried that someone may have hurt her niece, intentionally or otherwise.
Tibbetts said Ross is about 5-foot-2 or 5-foot-3 and weighs about 160 pounds. She has a feather tattoo on her face; a tattoo that says “f*** the world” on the left side of her neck; a tattoo that says “money” on her right hand; and another that says “queen” on her left.
Ross and Tibbetts are enrolled members of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Tibbetts noted that last week was the National Week of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
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Duluth police confirmed Thursday they are investigating Ross’ whereabouts.
Tibbetts claims Ross showed up at her home in Cloquet on Saturday afternoon and asked for a ride to Duluth. Tibbetts obliged and the two parted ways at the Alano Club in West Duluth before meeting again at a child’s birthday party that evening on the Fond du Lac Reservation. That was the last time Tibbetts saw Ross.
Rommain Mangan, a close family friend who works at Fond-du-Luth Casino, claimed he saw Ross there Monday night. She was accompanied by three or four other people that Mangan didn’t recognize as regulars, he said. Mangan said Ross was wearing a maroon or dark-red jacket or hooded sweatshirt.
After combing area jail rosters and checking hospitals, Tibbetts contacted the Fond du Lac Police Department on Wednesday night and then Duluth police.
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'Where do I begin?': US Sen. Todd Young rejects Trump for 2024 presidential bid
U.S. Sen. Todd Young told reporters Thursday morning he would not support former president Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president in 2024.
"Where do I begin?" the senator from Indiana said to CNN reporter Manu Raju when asked about his reasoning.
Young has positioned himself as a foreign affairs expert while in the Senate, and Trump's comments about Russian president Vladimir Putin and the invasion of Ukraine seem to have drawn the senator's ire. Trump spoke at a CNN town tall Wednesday night, where the former president declined to say whether he supports Russia or Ukraine and declined to call Putin a war criminal.
"If you say he's a war criminal," Trump said at the CNN town hall, "it's going to be a lot tougher to make a deal to get this thing stopped. If he's going to be a war criminal, people are going to grab him and execute him, he's going to fight a lot harder than he's fighting under the other circumstance. "
Young told reporters that Trump's judgment was incorrect and that Putin and his country have engaged in war crimes. Young called Putin an enemy of the United States.
Young and Trump have not been political allies. The senator famously told election 2020 deniers "the law matters" when confronted on Capitol Hill about his decision to vote to certify the election results.
The senator did not receive an endorsement from the former president for his run for reelection for a second term in 2022.
Young said he did not know whom he would support for the nomination.
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Several prominent Republicans have expressed doubts about Trump's reelection bid. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called Trump "Putin's puppet" Thursday in response to the former president's remarks at the town hall.
Young's decision comes on the heals of a tough period for Trump. He has faced a litany of legal challenges recently with the most recent of a jury finding him liable for sex abuse and defamation in a civil suit filed by E. Jean Carroll. Trump also was indicted on charges related to hush money payments made to alleged ex mistress Stormy Daniels.
His former vice president, Mike Pence, also testified to a federal grand jury investigating Trump's role in the aftermath of the 2020 election.
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Midland County has created a hotline where residents can voice concerns about future events at the Horseshoe.
"In response to many members of the Commissioners' Court receiving several calls and emails of concern from Midland County residents, we have created a “hotline” for anyone worried about events that they have planned or have tickets to at the Horseshoe (complex)," a county spokesperson said.
Residents with concerns about events should call or text 432-235-0151 and leave a voicemail with their name and event information.
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WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – Two Central Florida players won $3 million and $1 million, respectively, in separate Mega Millions lottery draw games, officials announced Thursday.
Nikolai Whiters, 49, of Altamonte Springs, and Matthew Tarter, 34, of Bradenton, each claimed a second-tier prize from Mega Millions.
Whiters purchased his $3 million winning ticket on Jan. 10, 2023, from a Circle K, located at 320 West State Road 434 in Winter Springs. The store will receive a $5,000 commission bonus for selling the winning Megaplier ticket.
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Tarter purchased his $1 million Quick Pick ticket on Dec. 27, 2022, from a Publix, located at 4651 Cortez Road West in Bradenton. The store will receive a $1,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.
The Mega Millions game has generated more than $1 billion for education and has awarded more than $1 billion in prizes, according to Florida Lottery officials.
The next Mega Millions drawing will be held 11:00 p.m. Friday with an estimated $99 million jackpot.
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LAKELAND, Fla. – A newborn baby boy was found dead Thursday morning in a dumpster in Lakeland, according to police.
Police Chief Sam Taylor said during a news conference that a man discovered the baby’s body in a bag while going through the dumpster on South Florida Avenue.
Taylor said the baby was likely less than 10 hours old and the placenta and umbilical cord were still attached. The medical examiner will officially determine the child’s cause of death.
Police said detectives are working to determine who left the baby in the trash.
Taylor said there were two locations nearby where the baby could have been left under the state’s Safe Haven Laws, where a parent can anonymously surrender a newborn up to 7 days old without fear of prosecution. Babies can be taken to any hospital, emergency medical service station or fire station staffed with full-time emergency medical service technicians, paramedics or firefighters.
Florida also has one Safe Haven Baby Box, located in Ocala. There are 134 baby boxes nationwide.
The boxes have a heater, cooling unit and are alarm-activated. The silent alarm alerts firefighters there is a baby in the box 60 seconds after the newborn is placed in it. Once the baby is inside, the outer door locks and only safety or medical personnel can access it.
Florida’s baby box has been used once, in January.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Space Coast Burger Battle will bring out 49 different vendors on Saturday all vying for the title of best burger in Brevard County.
The event is set for Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. at Wickham Park — 500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne.
Admission to the event is $7 and all of the burger offerings and dessert vendors will be offering bites with prices ranging from $1 to $5.
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In addition to the food, the event will also feature cocktails, hard seltzers and local craft beers.
A craft marketplace will also be available to guests and bands will be playing throughout the day.
Two awards will be handed out at the event: a people’s choice award for the crowd’s favorite burger and a panel of judges will hand out the best burger award following a blind taste test.
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MIDVALE, Idaho — The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday announced it acquired 390 acres of land in western Idaho in an effort to preserve "critical" habitat protection for Columbian sharp-tailed grouse in the area.
BLM said the land was purchased from the Nature Conservancy with money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The parcel is located 11 miles west of Midvale.
The recently-purchased land is also located next to BLM's 4,200-acre Hixon Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Area of Critical Environmental Concern. According to BLM, the area supports western Idaho's largest and "one of the last known populations of Columbian sharp-tailed grouse."
The Nature Conservancy, BLM and Idaho Fish and Game have managed the environmental area since 1987.
“The Nature Conservancy has been a good partner in management and originally purchased this property to prevent future development on the breeding grounds for the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse,” BLM Boise District Manager Tanya Thrift said. “Bringing this parcel into public ownership helps ensure this critical piece of wildlife habitat benefits the grouse, while also providing other public land recreation opportunities.”
A map of the land acquired by BLM west of Midvale is shown below:
Additionally, the 390-acre area of land in western Idaho will be open to the public year-round, according to BLM.
BLM said the purchase aligns with the America the Beautiful initiative, which is focused on conserving fish and wildlife habitat while also expanding access to public lands.
“Decades of successful co-management with the BLM made our goal to conserve vital sagebrush steppe habitat across this landscape possible,” Director of Communications for The Nature Conservancy in Idaho, Megan Grover-Cereda said. “We are thrilled the next step in our partnership will continue to offer public benefits and safeguard undeveloped and connected lands that wildlife, including Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, need to thrive.”
For more information on the Land and Water Conservation Fund and BLM's purchase, click here.
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A 46-year-old Twin Falls man was found dead on Monday after his truck had rolled down a ravine.
Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office said that a horseback rider came upon the scene of the crash in the South Hills, off of Cottonwood Road and south of Foothill Road.
The rider contacted emergency personnel at about 12:30 p.m. Responders found Joseph Baxter, 46, lying motionless on a hill above the truck.
A St. Luke's helicopter arrived at the scene to assist deputies from the Twin Falls Sheriff's Office - ultimately discovering that Baxter was deceased.
ATVs were then required to get to the crash site and recover Baxter's body. Search and rescue members, deputies and the county coroner assisted in the recovery.
The sheriff's office said that the area of the incident - near McMullin Basin - is within Forest Service boundaries and is closed through May 31 due to wet roads.
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SEATTLE — King County Metro announced Thursday it plans to suspend 20 routes and reduce the frequency of others starting in September.
The agency said in a release that it focused on revising 20 routes with "low ridership." Starting Sept. 2, the suspended metro routes will be 15, 16, 18, 29, 55, 64, 114, 121, 167, 190, 214, 216, 217, 232, 237, 268, 301, 304, 320 and 342. Each route has alternatives, with most being available at the same bus stop or a nearby one, King County Metro said.
“We designed the September service change guided by our customers,” said Michelle Allison, King County Metro general manager. "These adjustments mean riders will know their trip will be there. This approach also better positions Metro to grow our transit network in future years."
King County Metro is reducing the following routes to operate less frequently: 7, 10, 20, 28, 36, 73, 79, 225, 230, 231, 255 and 345. Some routes, such as 7 and 36, will continue having frequent service, while other routes with less ridership will transition to service every 30-60 minutes during some time periods.
Here are some bus route alternatives for the planned suspended routes in September:
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- Route 15 (suspended): Alternate route RapidRide D Line
- Route 16 (suspended): Alternate Route 5
- Route 18 (suspended): Alternate Route 40
- Route 29 (suspended): alternate routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 31, 32, 40, RapidRide D Line and Seattle Monorail.
- Route 55 (suspended): Alternate routes 56, 57, or Route 775 to connect with the West Seattle Water Taxi, RapidRide C Line, Route 21
- Route 64 (suspended): Routes 62, 65, 322, ST Express 522, Link and Route 8 at Capitol Hill Station or Route 70 at U District Station
- Route 301 (suspended): Alternate routes 346 and 348
- Route 304 (suspended): Alternate routes 331, 345 and 348
- Route 320 (suspended): Alternate routes 20, 372, ST Express 522, Link and Route 8 at Capitol Hill Station or with Route 70 at U District Station.
East King County
- Route 214 (suspended): Alternate route ST Express Route 554
- Route 216 (suspended): Alternate routes 218, 269, ST Express routes 545, 550 and 554, Metro Flex in Sammamish.
- Route 217 (suspended): Alternate routes 269 and ST Express Route 554.
- Route 232 (suspended): Alternate routes 224 and RapidRide B Line.
- Route 237 (suspended): Alternate routes 231, 250, 311, ST Express routes 522, 532 and 535.
- Route 268 (suspended): Alternate route 269 and ST Express Route 545.
- Route 342 (suspended): Alternate routes 245, 250, 331, ST Express routes 535, 560, 566
South King County
- Route 114 (suspended): Alternate routes 105 or 240 and transfer to/from Route 101; Route 240 to/from ST Express Routes 550 and 554.
- Route 121 (suspended): Alternate routes RapidRide H Line, Routes 113, 131 and 132.
- Route 167 (suspended): Alternate routes 101 or 102 to Link light rail, routes 255 or ST Express Route 542.
- Route 190 (suspended): Alternate routes RapidRide A Line to Link light rail at Angle Lake Station, routes 150, 162, 165, 183 and Sounder.
King County Metro said routes protected from significant changes served a higher percentage of riders who have lower incomes or identify as Black, Indigenous and other communities of color. The adjusted scheduled and suspended routes will deliver the same number of transit trips currently operating the road "without the day-to-day variability that has inconvenienced riders during the past several months."
The September changes are estimated to affect 150,000 service hours, which accounts for nearly 4% of King County Metro's annual service hours.
The agency said it worked to protect several categories of service, including routes that have high ridership demand and where there were few alternate transit options.
“Reducing service to make our transit schedule more accurate is neither a rest nor a retreat," Allison said. “We’re engaged in full-scale business transformation across recruiting, training, retention, fleet maintenance and agency-wide innovation. Metro is working harder than ever to deliver your service every day, to strengthen and improve our agency, and to grow transit region-wide.”
In light of the changes, King County Metro said the majority of its routes – 124 of 156 – will be preserved and remain the same. The unaffected routes account for 1.21 million of King County Metro's 1.38 million weekly boardings, according to the release.
The transit agency is planning to carry 95% of its service until the changes are instated in September. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-metro-suspending-20-routes/281-d5035fd9-64d9-4b14-9181-accc331ad841 | 2023-05-11T18:52:33 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-metro-suspending-20-routes/281-d5035fd9-64d9-4b14-9181-accc331ad841 |
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VINELAND — The city plans to renovate and move a well-known sign from the shuttered Vineland Municipal Electric Plant, city officials said Wednesday.
“Mayor (Anthony) Fanucci was adamant that we try and find a way to save it,” Vineland Municipal Utilities Director John Lillie said in a statement. “We consulted with a number of individuals with experience in neon sign restoration, the demolition contractors, and our engineers, and the recommendation the team made was that it could be done safely and within the parameters of the budget.”
The city has agreed to demolish the power plant, which dates to the 1800s.
The sign's steel frame will be repaired, and LED lighting will replace neon lighting, Lillie said.
Fanucci said salvaging the sign was important to officials because it's synonymous with the city.
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"Although it was initially thought the sign could not be safely removed during the demolition and refurbished, through persistence that turned out not to be the case," Fanucci said in a statement. "The plan that Director Lillie has come up with will preserve the sign's legacy using energy efficient lighting so that residents and visitors will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vineland-preserving-power-plant-sign-amid-buildings-demolition/article_81dc5120-f005-11ed-a72f-b3d7c167456f.html | 2023-05-11T18:53:10 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/vineland-preserving-power-plant-sign-amid-buildings-demolition/article_81dc5120-f005-11ed-a72f-b3d7c167456f.html |
A woman is accused of helping aid two men as they escaped from a Northeast Philadelphia prison over the weekend, Philadelphia police said.
On Thursday, police issued an arrest warrant for Xianni Stalling, 21, for allegedly helping the prisoners Nasir Grant and Ameen Hurst escape from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on Sunday, May 7.
Stalling, from 6900 block of 15th Street, is being charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape and use of a communications facility.
Police believe Stalling was in communication with the two men while they were in prison.
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Grant, 24, and Hurst, 18, escaped from the prison on 8301 State Road around 8:30 p.m. Sunday and are still fugitives, according to police.
It wasn't until a head count at 3 p.m. Monday when officials at the center realized Grant and Hurst had escaped more than 18 hours earlier, according to Philadelphia Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney. Surveillance video showed Grant and Hurst cutting a hole in the fence of the recreation yard and escaping Sunday evening, police said.
"I'm really angry about it. There is no reason for this. And if everybody followed through and do what they are supposed to do, we wouldn't have this problem," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said during a Monday evening press conference. "Clearly the system screwed up and people didn't do what they are supposed to do. It's clear. But we want to find out exactly who, exactly how often, and what we have to do to make sure it's back up again."
The entire facility was placed on lockdown and all other inmates were accounted for, according to Carney. Philadelphia Police and U.S. Marshals were notified and are all involved in the investigation.
"We have ongoing perimeter patrols as well as campus patrols. Just to make sure that there are no additional incidents. But this is part of our investigation," Carney said.
Officials are also investigating the Center's handling of the incident.
"As part of our investigation, I have reached out to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections to conduct a facility vulnerability assessment and security assessment as soon as possible that will help in our investigation to see any of our vulnerable points," Carney said.
Grant and Hurst were in the same unit at the facility but in different cells. Images obtained by NBC10 show workers on Tuesday assessing a hole in the outside fence where the prisoners escaped.
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Grant is described as a Black male standing 5-foot-9 and weighing 160 pounds. Hurst is described as a Black male standing 6-feet and weighing 140 pounds.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Service said it is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to each person’s arrest. Philadelphia has also set up a reward for $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest of either escaped inmate.
If you have any information on their whereabouts, please call Philadelphia Police at 215-686-TIPS or 911. You can also contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 1-800-336-0102.
Grant had been admitted to the center on September 28, 2022, on criminal conspiracy, violation of the uniform firearms act and drug charges, officials said.
Hurst had been admitted to the center on March, 21, 2021, on four murder charges, including the deadly shooting of Rodney Hargrove outside the same facility back in March of 2021.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner also released a statement on the escape Tuesday afternoon.
"The DA’s Office is in contact with the families impacted by the homicides we allege were committed by Ameen Hurst, as well as witnesses who may be called to provide testimony at trial,” Krasner wrote. “The safety of victims and witnesses who may be at risk of intimidation or retaliation is of the highest importance to our prosecutors and to the DA’s Victim Support Services Division.”
The Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center, which opened in 1986, has 13 housing units dividing an incarcerated population of adult men. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-helping-prisoners-escape-police-say/3564533/ | 2023-05-11T18:54:06 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-helping-prisoners-escape-police-say/3564533/ |
Goshen Road between Harris Road and Gateway Shopping Center will have lane restrictions Monday, according to the Fort Wayne Traffic Engineering Department.
A road crew will be working in the area and should finish Aug. 11.
For more information, call 260-427-6155 or visit www.trecthefort.org. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/goshen-road-lane-restrictions/article_3a441364-f020-11ed-9571-1f0b994af334.html | 2023-05-11T18:55:14 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/goshen-road-lane-restrictions/article_3a441364-f020-11ed-9571-1f0b994af334.html |
The Fort Wayne Police Department is warning residents of a scam caller masquerading as an officer.
Police said the caller uses a fake badge number and tells victims a judge has ordered a bench warrant because of their failure to appear for jury duty.
If questioned, the con artist hangs up and calls back on what appears to be the police department's non-emergency phone number, 260-427-1222.
Then, the scammer tries to get the victim to pay a phony bench warrant bond.
Fort Wayne police officials said officers would never contact residents by phone and request money.
Residents are urged to hang up immediately if they suspect a scam call coming from the department's non-emergency number. Residents can return the call to verify its credibility. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-police-warns-of-scam-caller/article_496b46d2-f016-11ed-b73a-0b34e148eb6a.html | 2023-05-11T18:55:15 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/police-fire/fort-wayne-police-warns-of-scam-caller/article_496b46d2-f016-11ed-b73a-0b34e148eb6a.html |
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A woman is accused of animal cruelty in Oktibbeha County.
Oktibbeha County investigators arrested and charged Inecia Gabrielle Looby on May 9 with aggravated animal cruelty.
According to the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office, someone found the body of a cat wrapped in plastic in the breezeway of an apartment complex on Dawg Drive on May 4.
A necropsy determined the cat died from drowning.
The sheriff’s office did not provide any more details about what happened. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/cat-wrapped-in-plastic-leads-to-arrest-in-oktibbeha-county/article_4723d0e4-f01e-11ed-a428-47d4741b439d.html | 2023-05-11T19:02:27 | 0 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/cat-wrapped-in-plastic-leads-to-arrest-in-oktibbeha-county/article_4723d0e4-f01e-11ed-a428-47d4741b439d.html |
LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — A couple arrested in a sex ring investigation in Louisville faces more charges.
Louisville Police investigator Mike Perkins said his office found two more victims in the case against Latika Davis and Don Rhymes.
They allegedly forced children to have sex with them or other adults. Two of the children were 16 and 15 years old at the time of the alleged crimes.
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A judge determined during Davis’ probable cause hearing on Tuesday there was enough evidence to send the case to a grand jury.
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The next grand jury convenes in September. Rhymes’ probable cause hearing is set for June.
Davis is out on bond and Rhymes is still behind bars. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/police-more-victims-found-in-sex-ring-investigation-in-louisville/article_fbc2e068-f022-11ed-87c8-fbe1b3fc4e2a.html | 2023-05-11T19:02:33 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/police-more-victims-found-in-sex-ring-investigation-in-louisville/article_fbc2e068-f022-11ed-87c8-fbe1b3fc4e2a.html |
BAR HARBOR- The Cadillac Summit Road in Acadia National Park has reopened.
A spokesperson says paving and culvert replacement have paused for the summer season.
They are warning bicyclists and pedestrians to use caution when traveling on the road because of it's uneven surface.
The spokesperson says they expect the Park Loop Road to have single lane closures along Ocean Drive throughout the spring.
The National Park Service advises people to expect traffic delays and plan their visit accordingly. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/cadillac-summit-road-reopens/article_2631b952-f026-11ed-ab39-97126c82e206.html | 2023-05-11T19:05:19 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/cadillac-summit-road-reopens/article_2631b952-f026-11ed-ab39-97126c82e206.html |
Two Kenosha sisters have started their own fashion consignment pop-up store, offering sustainable designer label fashion as they follow in their family’s footsteps.
Labels Designer Consignment, founded by Tremper High School graduate Lisa Torres and her sister Lilly will be holding its inaugural event at the Gurnee Holiday Inn, 6161 W. Grand Avenue, starting Thursday, May 18 and going until Saturday, May 20. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The entrepreneurs indicated their store is part of a broader trend in the fashion industry towards resales of secondhand clothing, offering both affordability and sustainability benefits.
“The resale and consignment markets are so important as we strive to protect the environment through our sustainable resale model,” Lisa Torres said.
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Fashion has always been a passion for the two sisters, with Lisa studying the field in college. Following the example of their mother and aunt, who also owned a consignment store when they were younger, the two siblings went into business together.
“I come from a family of entrepreneurs, especially women,” Lisa Torres said. “It was definitely something my family supported.”
As first-time business owners, there’s plenty of work to do, but she and her sister were enjoying the experience.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” she said. “We’ve gotten to wear a lot of different hats.”
The sisters make a good team, too.
“We get along really great,” Lisa Torres said. “We both have different skills and strengths.”
She said the store is for people looking for something unique, offering a “one-of-a-kind shopping event” with new items every time.
Women can register online at labelsdesignersale.com to sell their goods at the pop-up store.
Drop off times for items, including clothing and accessories, will run from Friday through Sunday, May 12 to May 14. More information can be found on the website. The store can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.
“We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone there,” Lisa Torres said. “We’re really excited.”
Depending on how the pop-up store performs, she said they are considering bringing the store to Kenosha in the fall. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-sisters-start-fashion-consignment-store-in-gurnee/article_5fe2f94e-ef6e-11ed-9fef-5bf0f1204365.html | 2023-05-11T19:05:24 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-sisters-start-fashion-consignment-store-in-gurnee/article_5fe2f94e-ef6e-11ed-9fef-5bf0f1204365.html |
BANGOR- An accident in Bangor this morning resulted in quite a mess.
According to police, a delivery driver from Oakhurst Dairy took an exit off I-395 a little too quickly and ended up rolling the truck into the guardrail.
State Police say the driver was injured and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Department of Environmental Protection and Clean Harbors were also called to the scene to remove the milk so it won't end up spilling into the local ecosystem.
"They're removing the milk from the truck and putting it into containers so it can't continue to spill, "said Trooper Jacob Ferland.
The DEP says a milk spill like this can be deadly to fish if it ended up draining into the nearby Penobscot River.
That's why they also blocked storm drains and were so careful to remove all the milk before the truck debris could be hauled away.
There's no word on the condition of the driver . | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/milk-truck-accident-creates-mess/article_985f0ab6-f01c-11ed-ac5f-d38eae1f1a4d.html | 2023-05-11T19:05:25 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/milk-truck-accident-creates-mess/article_985f0ab6-f01c-11ed-ac5f-d38eae1f1a4d.html |
Work on a major multi-year development plan that would fundamentally reshape Downtown Kenosha could begin this year.
The comprehensive plan unveiled this week covers nine blocks of Downtown bordered by Sheridan Road on the west, 52nd Street on the north, 56th Street on the south and Lake Michigan on the east It's a partnership with Cobalt Partners, LLC of Milwaukee and C. D. Smith, a general contractor and development firm based in Fond du Lac.
Mayor John Antaramian said the plan is the result of collaborative efforts by the city and a development team to craft a mixed-use district taking advantage of the lakefront, existing attractions and amenities, as well as multi-modal transit access including Metra train service from Chicago.
"The city has been planning for the next generation of Downtown development for a number of years," Antaramian said a statement Wednesday when the effort was first announced. "The development team brings a fresh perspective to Kenosha, backed by significant experience in public/private partnerships throughout Wisconsin and in other states.”
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The plan calls for over 1,000 living units in several mid-rise buildings and one larger tower, along with condominiums on the eastern most block to complement the existing Harbor Park district. A central park and laneway would connect residential buildings with a market hall, food kiosk and retail space, according to a city release. Plans also call for a full-service hotel on Sheridan Road along with two office buildings.
"Ample green space, green roofs and use of solar panels are just some of the sustainable features planned in the development," according to city documents.
The developers will work with the city to develop a new municipal office building, freeing up the current city hall site for a residential tower and mixed-use development.
The city is also in discussions with veteran’s organizations to create a new Veterans Memorial Park and expand the current park on the site.
“We’ve been impressed with the strong economic growth in Kenosha for many years,” said Scott Yauck, president of Cobalt Partners, in a statement. “Kenosha’s lakefront is beautiful, and the Downtown has many attractions, restaurants and shopping. We are confident in the market for high quality multi-family with fantastic views and within walking distance to all the downtown and lakefront have to offer.”
Mike Krolczyk, senior vice president of C. D. Smith, expressed similar sentiments.
“We have worked on large scale public/private partnerships in the Milwaukee, La Crosse, Madison, and Appleton communities. We see significant potential in Kenosha for the Downtown to really blossom,” Krolczyk said in a statement.
The City Plan Commission was set begin considering the plan on Thursday evening, and the City Council's Public Works and Finance committees will review the development agreement prior to full City Council consideration on May 15.
The plan utilizes the existing Tax Increment District No. 27 to assist in funding needed public improvements, parking and the central park space, city officials indicated.
Construction could start in the fall, and the development is anticipated to be completed in several phases over a decade.
The development is expected to create more than $450 million in value, Antaramian said.
The conceptual master plan and preliminary building designs were developed by SCB Architects – Chicago. SCB designed the 7SEVENTY7 (Van Buren) apartment building in Downtown Milwaukee, as well as the 333 North Water Street apartment tower, currently under construction in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.
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During a Thursday morning interview Thursday morning Antaramian expressed excitement and support for the effort. Antaramian said the project has been in the works for years and believes most alderpersons will support it.
"This plan has been coming down for many years. I know that people always like projects to happen quickly but the reality is projects like this just don't happen overnight," Antaramian said. "This will be huge. This project we anticipate roughly at the present time building out about $450 million and we believe that's low."
Antaramian said the plan includes a new City Hall, a multi-story hotel, a large corporate office building, apartments, a market, fountains and a park, among other things.
"This will add a number of people into the Downtown area," Antaramian said. "It does provide commercial office activities but it doesn't take away from the rest of Downtown. ... The amenities that are here are going to be draws to get more people to come Downtown and enjoy it." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/updated-construction-on-major-development-plan-for-downtown-kenosha-could-begin-this-fall/article_c8ce6e80-ef77-11ed-99f5-b7ce91d39a9f.html | 2023-05-11T19:05:30 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/updated-construction-on-major-development-plan-for-downtown-kenosha-could-begin-this-fall/article_c8ce6e80-ef77-11ed-99f5-b7ce91d39a9f.html |
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The identities of two people killed in a Roan Mountain crash were released on Thursday.
On Wednesday around 8:45 p.m., a Toyota Sienna was traveling south on Highway 19 East in Roan Mountain when a Ford Taurus traveling north crossed the center line into the path of the Toyota, resulting in the Toyota hitting the passenger side door of the Ford, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
The driver of the Ford, Timothy Mayse, 42, and the passenger, Kerri Whitehead, 22, both died due to injuries, the THP stated.
The driver of the Toyota was also injured, the THP confirmed.
According to the THP, it’s believed the Ford ‘may have had a right rear tire failure that caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.’
Carter County Sheriff Mike Fraley told News Channel 11 on Wednesday night that a 10-year-old was among those injured in the crash. The THP did not have any information available on the child’s condition Thursday. News Channel 11 has reached out to other law enforcement for an update on the child’s condition. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-identifies-two-people-killed-in-roan-mountain-crash/ | 2023-05-11T19:09:08 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-identifies-two-people-killed-in-roan-mountain-crash/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Crowds gathered around a major intersection between Johnson City and Carter County on Thursday after a crash left a city trash truck and an asphalt truck overturned.
First responders were dispatched to the intersection of East Main Street and Broadway Street around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday in response to a two-vehicle crash. When they arrived, they found both trucks overturned. According to Johnson City Police Department Lieutenant Reggie Sparks, an investigation into the crash is still underway.
“We’re still trying to determine the actual cause of the crash at this point right now,” Sparks said. “We’re not exactly sure who’s at fault.”
A city employee driving the trash truck sustained minor injuries, Sparks said, and the driver of the asphalt truck was transported from the scene with non-life threatening injuries.
After the crash, Sparks said the city employee was standing in the cab of the overturned truck when first responders arrived and quickly helped them out. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/trash-truck-crash-leaves-2-vehicles-overturned-in-johnson-city/ | 2023-05-11T19:09:14 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/trash-truck-crash-leaves-2-vehicles-overturned-in-johnson-city/ |
LANCASTER, Pa. — To mark National Bike to Work Week, the Red Rose Transit Authority announced it will offer a free ride to any passenger who chooses "multi-modal" travel by bringing their bike on board a bus for any part of their trip.
The offer is good from Monday, May 15 through Friday, May 19, RRTA said.
"RRTA encourages bicycling and transit together as good alternate modes of transportation," the company said in a press release. "RRTA’s bus fleet has bike racks located on the front of the vehicle for customers to use."
The RRTA bike racks can carry two bikes at a time, the company said.
"Normally, passengers who board RRTA buses with a bike must pay the regular adult fare," the company said. "During National Bike to Work Week, their ride will be free."
May is recognized as National Bike Month. For more information about National Bike Month, go here.
For questions or further information, visit www.redrosetransit.com or call 717-397-4246. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/rrta-free-ride-offer-national-bike-to-work-week/521-d6826296-9af6-4efb-bccc-b2c3a03cd244 | 2023-05-11T19:14:12 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/rrta-free-ride-offer-national-bike-to-work-week/521-d6826296-9af6-4efb-bccc-b2c3a03cd244 |
HUD annouces $837M in grants to help make multifamily buildings for low-income residents greener
Center Line — More than $800 million in new federal funding is available to help government-assisted multifamily properties serving low-income residents nationwide become greener, officials said Thursday.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is making available $837.5 million in grants to help the owners of HUD-assisted multifamily properties retrofit them with energy-saving and environmentally-friendly technologies such as solar panels, heat pumps, wind-resistant roofing, insulation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make them healthier and safer for residents.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge announced the program at a news conference Thursday morning at the Dunn Family Co-op Apartments near 10 Mile and Van Dyke roads in Center Line.
"This is not a little bit of money," Fudge said. "This is a whole lot of money and it is for you. It's always the people we represent who are left out. But not today. Today, you are No. 1."
She said HUD would begin taking applications for grants Thursday. The process is being handled by HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program.
Funding for the HUD grants comes from the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last year, officials said. The act also provides HUD with $4 billion in loan commitment authority for the new program.
Thursday's announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to "rebuild the economy from the bottom up and the middle out," officials said.
Fudge was joined at the conference by John Podesta, senior advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Center Line's Mayor Pro-Tem Richard Moeller and other local officials. More than four dozen people gathered near the circular driveway in front of the Dunn Family Apartments' main office.
"Today's announcement is a central part of President Biden's agenda because it shows that clean energy is for everyone," Podesta said. "It's not just an esoteric debate in Washington. It really is going to help people around the country."
Officials said Thursday that the Center Line apartment complex was chosen as the backdrop for making the announcement because its owner, a non-profit called CSI Support & Development, has been making significant investments in making its units more energy-efficient and serves a model of what property owners can do with the new HUD grant.
Duggan said he welcomes the announcement.
"What happens so often in this country is that as housing units get modernized, people of low-income get the latest amenities last and least," the mayor said. "What the President has done through the Inflation Reduction Act is make sure people of all income can benefit."
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Virginia Commonwealth University is facing a budget shortfall of up to $25 million, which is likely to cause a reduction in staff and an increase in tuition.
The university has to pay millions in new expenses stemming from inflation, a state-mandated raise for employees and other obligations.
A $25 million budget shortfall would require the elimination of roughly 250 jobs, a "disruptive change," said Karol Kain Gray, the school's chief financial officer. VCU has proposed a tuition hike of between 3% and 5%, and its board will decide on Friday.
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Its exact shortfall is likely to be somewhere between $2 million and $25 million depending on how much it raises tuition and how much funding it receives from the General Assembly. Most savings will come in the form of cut or frozen jobs.
"This next year will probably not be the easiest year for VCU," school President Michael Rao said during Thursday's board meeting. "There will be a lot of changes, and they are beginning now."
Most public colleges in the state already announced tuition increases of between 3% and 5% for the 2023-24 school year.
Costs are up at VCU. The university is facing higher utility costs from inflation, and it owes its employees a 7% raise, which was mandated by the state. It also spends millions to educate military veterans and their families, who are eligible for a free college education across the state.
Compounding the problem is that VCU's student enrollment has sunk in each of the past four years, down to about 28,000 students. Public colleges in Virginia are required to start the fiscal year with a balanced budget.
In response, VCU has frozen 62 positions in recent years and cut $64 million from the budget in the past decade.
But more cuts are likely. The Department of Focused Inquiry will not renew the contracts of 10 to 15 employees, provost Fotis Sotiropoulos said.
The department has roughly 65 full-time, contract employees, a number that is "no longer sustainable," Sotiropoulos said. The majority of college faculty members do not have tenure — most at VCU work on contracts of one to three years. Focused Inquiry offers small seminars to first- and second-year students, teaching them such skills as communication, problem-solving and reasoning.
The department says cutting its ranks will lead to a worse educational experience for students because its faculty builds relationships with students and helps them succeed in college. Cutting about 12 employees will save the university $1 million, said Ryan Cales, an assistant professor in the department.
"Our stance is that this is a small amount of money considering the impact our department has on student success and retention," Cales added.
Whatever tuition hike the board approves on Friday, the real cost will be more expensive for students. Last year, VCU added a 3% increase on paper but gave in-state students a one-year scholarship to essentially keep their bills flat.
Next year's increase would be on top of last year's 3% increase. If VCU raises tuition 3%, the cost of education, room and board would be roughly $29,000 annually for an in-state student.
Roughly 600 students have contacted the university to oppose the increase.
The cost of college has surged in the past two decades. Since 2006, the in-state price tag for tuition, fees, room and board at VCU has ballooned an inflation-adjusted 43%. If VCU keeps raising its cost, it will price itself out of the market, said board member Pete Farrell.
"We need to think about what the college model needs to look like," Farrell said. "You're going to hit a wall at some point."
Other states have cheaper tuition because their state governments fund their colleges better.
Last year, Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked colleges to keep the cost of tuition flat, and colleges acquiesced. This year, Secretary of Education Aimee Guidera asked schools to limit their tuition hikes to 3%, said Matt Conrad, VCU's vice president for government relations.
Last week, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that VCU Health paid $73 million to exit a failed development deal.
Farrell pointed out at Thursday's board meeting that the university and its health system are separate entities with separate budgets and boards. VCU and its health system do overlap, including its Health Sciences office and Rao, who oversees both. | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-facing-up-to-25-million-budget-shortfall/article_8152f47a-effb-11ed-8a84-4744b1f5ded4.html | 2023-05-11T19:18:27 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/education/vcu-facing-up-to-25-million-budget-shortfall/article_8152f47a-effb-11ed-8a84-4744b1f5ded4.html |
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett posted a "thank you" note on Thursday afternoon on Instagram to all those who supported his family in the wake of losing his 2-year-old daughter.
Barrett's young daughter, Arrayah Barrett, drowned on April 30 after falling into a pool at the family's home in South Tampa.
Barrett said in part, "...Not a single card, note, prayer, or thought has gone unnoticed. We feel the love from everywhere and that wouldn't be possible without you all."
A 911 call came in at around 9:27 a.m. Sunday, April 30, from the family's home near South West Shore Boulevard about a toddler found in a pool.
Tampa Fire Rescue responded and performed CPR on the girl and was able to get a pulse back, authorities said the time. Arrayah Barrett was taken to Tampa General Hospital but later died.
The Bucs released a statement following the girl's death:
"Today’s tragic news is heartbreaking for all members of the Buccaneers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Shaq, Jordanna and the entire Barrett family during this unimaginably difficult time.
"While no words can provide true comfort at a time such as this, we offer our support and love as they begin to process this very profound loss of their beloved Arrayah."
Barrett, 30, and his wife, Jordanna, have three other children.
Tampa police said it believed the drowning was "a purely accidental and tragic accident." | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/shaquil-barrett-posts-thank-you-note/67-711fb8fe-d3ea-4041-9bd6-24f501a2fa97 | 2023-05-11T19:28:49 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/shaquil-barrett-posts-thank-you-note/67-711fb8fe-d3ea-4041-9bd6-24f501a2fa97 |
PHOENIX — A Phoenix police officer is dead after a "medical event," officials said.
According to the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, Sergeant Tim Wheeler died on May 9 at his home.
“Sergeant Wheeler served the citizens of Phoenix since 2007 with dedication and courage," a statement from PLEA read. “We grieve with his family and ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
Additional details about Wheeler's death were not immediately released.
This is the second death of a Phoenix officer from a medical emergency in a week. Officer Mark Aker also recently died from a medical incident while on-duty.
We will update this story as more information becomes available.
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This Hubbard man will get $1,000 a week from the Oregon Lottery for life. Here's how.
Monday was Robin Reidel's lucky day.
The Hubbard man hit the literal jackpot this week and won the Oregon Lottery's Win for Life game. Reidel will get a $1,000 check every week for the rest of his life.
His strategy was just patience, according to a press release from Oregon Lottery. He's been playing the game since it launched in 2009 and figured, "it's not a matter of if, but when."
Reidel bought his winning ticket at the Woodburn Liquor Store Sunday. He checked the winning numbers Monday night. Reidel got the news he'd been waiting for.
"I hit it," he said. "I hit it."
Reidel, who drives a truck for a concrete company, said he plans to use the $52,000 a year to pay bills, improve his home and take a vacation to celebrate he and his wife's upcoming wedding anniversary.
"The money will allow us to do some things we wouldn't be able to do," he said. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/hubbard-oregon-lottery-win-for-life-game-1000-a-week/70208489007/ | 2023-05-11T19:35:05 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/hubbard-oregon-lottery-win-for-life-game-1000-a-week/70208489007/ |
Smoke may be in the air this week as the Coconino National Forest continues several prescribed burns across the Mogollon Rim Ranger District and Flagstaff Ranger District this week.
Forest managers began a 5,000 acre prescribed burn earlier this week and continued with the operation burning 300 acres Thursday about 27 miles southeast of Flagstaff. Should weather allow it, forest managers plan to continue the burn next week.
Winds are forecasted to remain westerly throughout the duration of the burn, which will reduce potential impacts to the WAPA power lines as well as Lake Mary Road. Overall, the smoke is expected to drift to the east/northeast, potentially settling around Kinnikinick Lake or further towards Long Lake. Smoke will likely be visible from Lake Mary Road, and during ignitions it will potentially also be visible from both Highway 87 as well as I-40.
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On Friday, Forest managers have a burn planned on about 437 acres about 10 miles northeast of Flagstaff.
With a northeast wind predicted, smoke should travel to the southwest. Minimal impacts will be possible along I-40 west of Flagstaff.
Prescribed burns are always dependent upon weather and wind conditions, as well as approval from Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The public can view approved prescribed burns on ADEQ’s website at smoke.azdeq.gov. Coconino NF burns begin with the designator “COF.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/prescribed-burns-set-to-continue-across-flagstaff/article_856aac02-f02c-11ed-8f3f-7393069a7b7f.html | 2023-05-11T19:36:12 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/prescribed-burns-set-to-continue-across-flagstaff/article_856aac02-f02c-11ed-8f3f-7393069a7b7f.html |
Sounds of fireworks training expected to rouse public
MUNCIE, Ind. − County and city officials are warning Muncie residents that explosions, which will likely sound like gunfire, are expected to be going off in north-central Muncie across the weekend.
Fred Cummings, Delaware County 911 director, said there will be a group setting off fireworks at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. This pyrotechnics will be from a company doing training on setting up and launching fireworks.
The event is not open to the public and the public will not be allowed on fairgrounds property to view any firework displays. The company will be setting off fireworks after dusk on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cummings said local officials wanted to alert the pubic because fireworks are often reported as gunshots. He asks people not to call the 911 dispatch center about the fireworks. However, any person who does believe he or she is hearing gunshots should call 911.
He added that the training event has the necessary permits from the city. The statement by Cummings was released by the Muncie mayor's office Thursday. | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/sounds-of-fireworks-training-expected-to-rouse-public/70207673007/ | 2023-05-11T19:36:18 | 1 | https://www.thestarpress.com/story/news/local/2023/05/11/sounds-of-fireworks-training-expected-to-rouse-public/70207673007/ |
A Suffolk County police officer was shot on Long Island, two law enforcement sourced briefed on the investigation told News 4 New York.
The incident apparently took place in Coram, around 1 p.m.
According to the sources, tourniquets were applied to stop bleeding. The officer, who was taken to a local hospital, never lost consciousness and remained alert.
Chopper 4 was over the scene where a heavy police presence was present.
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ROGERS, Ark. — A different kind of smash room will be opening in Rogers this month, with three licensed counselors as co-owners who plan to add a spin on the concept of making breaking things a business.
Co-owners of the Breakroom NWA Christi Brown, Amber Carsten, and Lakisha Bradley all have therapeutic backgrounds and plan to use the business to help alleviate landfill waste.
"In the near future, we will be adding paint throwing and guided smash sessions to help people work through anger or grief, etc. We have a lot of ideas for the future, we hope to always keep it new and fresh," Brown said.
The Breakroom is working with eSCO Recycling in Rogers, using their recycled electronics for customers to break— making the recycling process much easier, Brown says.
Along with electronics, the Breakroom also has partnerships with Club Frisco, Parkside and Five6 in Rogers and Peddlers Pub in Bentonville, collecting glass bottles to cut down on their waste.
"It’s amazing the support from local businesses and professionals that have helped us make this dream possible," Brown said.
Brown is a licensed funeral director and certified grief counselor who says she dreamed of opening a smash room for four years, but it wasn't until she met Carsten and shared that dream, that it became a reality. Bradley joined the two soon after.
"We all have a great connection and work well together. We believe God opened this door for us and we are running through it," Brown said.
Carsten is also a licensed counselor, with her own practice having locations in both Fayetteville and Rogers. Bradley is a certified therapeutic art practitioner and JBU counseling graduate student with a passion for art.
Breakroom NWA plans to open on May 14 at 2879 W. Walnut St.
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HOUSTON — A fifth-grader from Houston's 5th Ward is going viral for his musical talent.
Traevon Narcisse's video, which shows him playing the piano with incredible skill and passion, has already garnered millions of views across social media platforms.
"I'm surprised because I never knew this day would come, I knew it would come but not as early," said Traevon.
He prefers to freestyle or play gospel music, which is part of his musical roots.
"It all started in the church because I grew up in the same church that I learned how to play music in," he said.
Traevon's musical journey began when he was just two years old when he started playing the drums.
Six months ago, a family member gave him his first piano. He's self-taught, although credits people at his church for helping him.
Traevon says he wants to be a musician, own a studio, tour the world and meet Chris Brown.
"Music helps your mind and it soothes you," he said.
Now, Traevon is getting noticed by celebrities like producer Tay Keith, who is sending him a new computer, piano and speakers, so he can continue to make music.
Laura Coleman, the creative director at the American Music Academy in Houston, says Traevon's future is bright.
"The way that he moves with the music, you can tell that it really is ingrained in him, which is something that's really exciting to see in someone that young," she said. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/houston-5th-ward-piano-player/285-49e4be67-0ff5-4351-9df5-76934583ca06 | 2023-05-11T19:41:00 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/houston-5th-ward-piano-player/285-49e4be67-0ff5-4351-9df5-76934583ca06 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Businesses along Highway 108 say they're concerned about what snow-related road closings will do to their profits. They say there could be millions in revenue loss for Mono and Tuolumne counties.
They're anticipating the closings lasting deep into spring as it was a heavy snow year, and they reached out to local and state leaders in mid-March to try and get more help for Caltrans crews.
Heidi Lupo is the Director of Operations at Pinecrest Lake Resort and owns a small business of her own.
"This really is about the entire 108/120 corridors and everybody... from the small coffee shops, the gas stations, the restaurants, the bars," said Lupo.
She thinks the crews are amazing and work extremely hard but thinks they need more help to get the road open too. Even though people can get to Pinecrest, Lupo says they can't get much further up the 108 corridors and people are asking for refunds.
Rick Brewer with Caltrans District 10 says when it comes to clearing snow off of the highway, it's the responsibility of Caltrans.
"The only time we’re able to bring in contractors is when there's a real maintenance issue on the road, a major mudslide, a sinkhole, or a pothole that has to be fixed," said Brewer.
He says their machines were ready for winter and there are no staffing issues, but the amount of snow compared to previous years is different. In terms of timeline, he says there's always a goal, but never a deadline.
Brewer says there is a huge amount of snow and crews never know what they'll find underneath it — rocks, branches or even mudslides. It's why Brewer says crews must work carefully for their safety and to preserve equipment. He adds the steepness of the mountain passes and narrow roads make nighttime work unsafe.
Matt Bloom is the owner of Kennedy Meadows Resort and Pack Station. He says in his 35 years, he's never made it up there this late. He says there's been heavy snow years in the past, but he's always been able to get access by the end of April.
"Every week really makes a big difference. When you're only open for five months out of the year, when you lose a month, that’s a huge loss and every week matters at this point. Every weekend is a big deal," said Bloom.
He's hopeful it'll be open by Memorial Day weekend.
Jason Poisson is the executive director of the Jack and Buena Foundation and Camp Jack Hazard. He's run the summer camp up there for years and says he needs to get up the mountain to assess the damage after winter. He says the prolonged reopening could cost him thousands of dollars.
Poisson adds the closings don't just impact Tuolumne County, but the east side of the Sierra.
"We've been talking with the Mono County tourism board and Mammoth Mountain resort and those are all places that are going to be impacted by the inability to move all of the incredible amounts of snow," said Poisson.
He says even before this, it’s been a tough few years for businesses along Highway 108, with the Donnell Fire in 2018, the pandemic and inflation.
"We’re hopeful people will have a little bit of grace, a little bit of patience to let our crews do their job the best they can and know they’re working hard for the people of California. They really are," said Brewer.
Brewer says crews have made it about halfway to the summit — about 14 miles east of the Sno-Park along Highway108. District 9 crews in Mono County are working toward the summit from the east. He says crews have been working 10-12 hours a day toward Sonora Pass, which is over 9,000 feet up.
Watch more on ABC10: Flying out of Stockton Metropolitan Airport: What you need to know | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/businesses-highway-108-corridor-struggle-caltrans/103-c5d48542-8eef-474f-8cee-c7a3ce8b4f11 | 2023-05-11T19:41:03 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/businesses-highway-108-corridor-struggle-caltrans/103-c5d48542-8eef-474f-8cee-c7a3ce8b4f11 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the pandemic-era Title 42 expires and hundreds of migrants show up at the Southern border, Sacramento volunteers are preparing to help those who make their way to Northern California.
The Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services will offer food assistance and even free legal services for migrants seeking a path to citizenship.
It remains unclear how many asylum-seekers will actually end up in the Sacramento area, but volunteers are working to secure enough donations to help them while meeting the growing hunger need in the community.
“We won’t really know the impact of Title 42 for some time but we are expected to see an increased demand in our community,” said Kevin Buffalino, the Director of Communications for the food bank. “We’re expecting — with inflation and an end to some pandemic-era feeding programs — we’re expecting to see an increase anyhow.”
Last month, the food bank served more than 300,000 people in the region, double the number in 2019 prior to the pandemic.
Despite the rising demand for food assistance, volunteers say they are in a position to help as many people as possible.
“We are ready and prepared to meet an increase in demand,” said Buffalino. “It’s something we’ve already seen over the past couple of years with the pandemic and inflation. Our community members are certainly hurting in terms of getting food assistance and making ends meet so demand was already high… this may push demand a little higher but we’re prepared and ready.”
While the food bank stands ready to help, volunteers said donations are welcomed at Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.
Watch more on ABC10 | Title 42 at the California border: San Ysidro Entry Point | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-groups-prepare-migrants-title-42-expires/103-adc0c465-3d06-45cd-8192-a5c3721e98ee | 2023-05-11T19:41:05 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento-groups-prepare-migrants-title-42-expires/103-adc0c465-3d06-45cd-8192-a5c3721e98ee |
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