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There's an ongoing stereotype that larger cities are more dangerous. While no larger cities (population of 300,000 or more) made the overall safest list, fewer than half of the 15 least-safe cities in the U.S. The most dangerous cities were determined from the analysis by their per capita cost of crime.
- St. Louis, MO - $8,457 cost of crime per capita
- Mobile, AL - $8,014
- Birmingham, AL - $7,900
- Baltimore, MD - $7,230
- Memphis, TN - $7,184
- Detroit, MI - $6,780
- Cleveland, OH - $6,491
- New Orleans, LA - $6,444
- Shreveport, LA - $6,344
- Baton Rouge, LA - $5,739
- Little Rock, AR - $5,374
- Oakland, CA - $5,329
- Milwaukee, WI - $5,243
- Kansas City, MO - $4,884
- Philadelphia, PA - $4,755
Mass Shootings in American Cities Are Getting Worse
Mass shootings are a particular scourge on American life. According to Gun Violence Archive, which defines mass shootings as any single incident in which four or more people are shot, there were 648 mass shootings in 2022 and 18 as of January 9, 2023.
Mass shooting events are included in our safest and most dangerous cities rankings. Though they are relatively rare, we do not adjust our rankings for these events. The emotional impact of mass shootings is incalculable, traumatizing families and entire communities. To quantify the economic impact, MoneyGeek calculated the total cost of mass shootings in 2021 to be $8 billion — that's about 4% of the total cost of crime in the approximately 263 cities analyzed and a 33% increase in costs from 2020 to 2021.
WORST CITIES FOR MASS SHOOTINGS IN 2021
- Boulder, CO - $108,651,414
- San Jose, CA - $108,393,140
- Indianapolis, IN - $98,457,785
- Atlanta, GA - $86,843,649
- Colorado Springs, CO - $75,875,198
Safety and the Cost of Crime
The direct economic costs of crime to individuals and society include victim medical and mental health care needs, damage to and loss of property and police and corrections costs. Aside from the imminent danger of crime, people living in higher crime areas see depressed home values and pay higher premiums on average for home insurance, renters insurance and auto insurance.
To assess the safest cities, MoneyGeek analyzed crime data, including violent crimes such as murder, rape and aggravated assault and property crimes such as home burglary and motor vehicle theft. This list calculated each city's cost of crime and ranked the cities based on the cost of crime per capita. Additionally, researchers have quantified how much more violent crimes cost a community than property crimes.
While perceptions of safety are vital, crime statistics do not capture any city or community's whole story.
"Behind all these averages that people like to cite about the crime rates in different communities are individual people and their decisions about how they choose to engage in their community," says Jesse Bruhn, Annenberg assistant professor of education and economics at Brown University who researches education issues and inner-city gang violence. "There's a lot more heterogeneity in these patterns that we just can't measure."
Despite genuine threats, Bruhn says, it may be surprising how safe people can feel in neighborhoods with high crime rates. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-downtown-waterloo-salon-burglary/article_18e25558-c555-52f4-9f44-7d687e034d9a.html | 2023-05-15T19:25:18 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-arrested-in-downtown-waterloo-salon-burglary/article_18e25558-c555-52f4-9f44-7d687e034d9a.html |
GREENSBORO - Deep Roots Market, a co-op grocery store on downtown Greensboro's northern end, was smashed into and burglarized early Monday morning, according to the store's board president.
Ashleigh Odom, the board president, said the break-in happened at about 4 a.m. on Monday, with someone crashing a vehicle into the front entrance of the store and then temporarily getting that vehicle stuck.
That caused major damage to the store's entrance: not just shattering the glass doors at the front of the vestibule, but also dramatically buckling a second entryway that leads from the front vestibule into the story itself.
Odom said that whoever broke into the store made off with the store's Bitcoin machine, which she said had some money in it. Nothing else was taken from the store and none of the groceries were damaged or compromised, she said.
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She said it's not clear yet what the cost of the damage and theft will be. The store is insured, she said, and police are investigating and trying to figure out who did it.
The store was closed Monday. Odom said they will reopen when authorities let them know it is safe to do so.
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WATERLOO — Waterloo police are investigating weekend gunfire, and officers seized a handgun from a teen in an unrelated case.
Officers received a report of a person carrying a firearm in the area of Burton Avenue and Parker Street around 3 p.m. on Friday, and police found a 14 year old with a loaded pistol. The gun was seized, and the teen was charged with carrying weapons.
On Saturday, someone fired shots at about 12:50 a.m., striking a home at 1521 E. Mitchell Ave. while people were home. Two bullets also struck a vehicle parked in the area, police said. No injuries were reported.
Then on Sunday, patrol officers heard gunfire in a crowd outside a commercial building at 523 Logan Ave. at about 3:11 a.m. No injuries or damage were reported. Police recovered three spent shell casings.
Anyone with information on the gunfire is asked to call the Waterloo Police Department at (319) 291-4340 or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at 855-300-TIPS (8477).
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Children injured or killed by gunfire in the St. Louis area in 2023
Below is the St. Louis Post-Dispatch coverage of children who have been injured or killed by gunfire across the St. Louis metropolitan area in 2023. The children are 17 years old or younger.
Through April 13, reporters have covered at least 18 shootings involving children; nine were fatal.
These are not all the homicides involving children. For more details on local homicides, check the homicide tracker.
The boy, about 11 years old, was breathing when EMS crews got to him. They rushed the child to a hospital but his condition wasn't immediately…
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed late Wednesday in the city's O'Fallon neighborhood.
The St. Louis County Medical Examiner's Office said James Bond was killed in the 6800 block of Larry Lane in Berkeley.
Police arrested a man who showed a gun to two juveniles. A 16-year-old boy used the gun to fatally shoot himself, authorities said.
Officers responded around 8:20 p.m. to a call for a shooting in the 1400 block of South 10th Street.
The teenage boy and a 55-year-old man were critically injured after being shot as they sat in a parked vehicle at North Euclid Avenue and Hamm…
Major Ron Martin of the North County Police Cooperative said the 15-year-old girl was hospitalized Wednesday and is expected to survive.
Emily Valentine, 15, was found on a parking pad in the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, in the city's Gravois Park neighborhood.
Emily Valentine, 15, was found on a parking pad in the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, in the city's Gravois Park neighborhood.
A 13-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the face by her younger sibling in St. Louis’ Gravois Park neighborhood.
The teenage girl was critically hurt and 21-year-old Tyrell Survillion died. They were shot in a vehicle in the 4400 block of Ashland Avenue.
Police found the body of Dontaevion Little in the rear alley of the 4200 block of St. Ferdinand Avenue.
The boy was shot by a man who, police noted, was shot at by the boy first.
Lydia Elking was a passenger in a car driven by another teen. Lydia was shot in a residential area near Oak Avenue and Perry Street in St. Charles.
Jayden McCain was found shot in a parking lot in the 1800 block of High Sun Drive.
Jamorie Cannon was killed in the 800 block of O'Fallon Street.
Police are still trying to determine who fired the gun inside the home in the 1000 block of LaSalle Park Court.
Devon Montgomery, 16, was shot when two people drew their guns and began firing at the Pilgrim Green Missionary Baptist Church. Two men were a…
The boy was critically hurt after his 4-year-old brother fired the gun. The boys' grandfather, Markeith Mayo, was charged with endangering the… | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waterloo-police-investigate-weekend-gunfire/article_d67696f7-7747-53d1-a273-ad32b7a7f003.html | 2023-05-15T19:25:24 | 0 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/waterloo-police-investigate-weekend-gunfire/article_d67696f7-7747-53d1-a273-ad32b7a7f003.html |
WATERLOO — Daniel Sale will be the new assistant principal at Hoover Middle School effective Aug. 1, pending approval by the Board of Education.
Sale has been a mentor coach at Waterloo Community Schools since 2019 and a teacher at Lou Henry and Lincoln elementaries since 2010.
“I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to serve and support the students and staff in this new position,” Sale said in a news release. “I am beyond excited to continue my work with the Hoover family in the role of assistant principal.”
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Sale holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Northern Iowa as well as a master’s in elementary education and PK-12 administrator/special education supervisor and Iowa evaluator licensure from Viterbo University.
“We are so excited to have Daniel join our Hoover Family,” said Hoover Principal Tom Harskamp.
“Daniel engaged our staff and students with his positivity, student engagement strategies, and willingness to serve where needed.”
Photos: Cedar Valley athletes at state qualifying track meet in Dubuque
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Waterloo West sophomore Ben Frazier finishes first in the 100 meter dash during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Jacob Kieler makes a jump in the high jump during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Waterloo East senior Jameel Montgomery makes a jump in the high jump during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Waterloo West freshman Deztin McMurrin makes a jump in the high jump during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Zoe Zylstra runs in the 4x800 meter relay during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls freshman Jaden Merrick runs in the 3200 meter run during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Jordan Townsend runs in the distance medley during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls sophomore Josee Simonson runs in the distance medley during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Waterloo East's Nyla Norman, left, and Cedar Falls' Karis Finley run in the 400 meter dash during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls junior Jake Peters make a throw in the shot put during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Kael Martin makes a throw in the shot put during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls junior Maddie Gallagher runs in the 3000 meter run during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Ben Roussell runs in the 4x800 meter relay during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls junior Tanner Jacobson runs in the 400 meter dash during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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Cedar Falls senior Ben Roussell runs in the 4x200 meter relay during the Class 4A state qualifying track meet at Dubuque Senior High School on Thursday.
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CEDAR FALLS – This is the final summer for “Movies Under the Moon.”
On June 2, the big screen will be up in Overman Park for the season opening movie, “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile,” about a singing crocodile, but the family-friendly event is going away after the final film, “The Sandlot,” a story about friendship and baseball, which will be shown Aug. 18.
“This is the 20th and final year for ‘Movies Under the Moon,’” said Kim Bear, executive director of Cedar Falls Community Main Street. “There are a lot of factors that went into the decision, some of which we aren’t at liberty to share. With that being said, we have cherished all the memories created through 20 years of ‘Movies Under the Moon’ and are so grateful to all the support from the Cedar Valley and our sponsors.”
For many years, the outdoor movie event has been a summer staple, particularly for families because it is free and a fun environment for kids.
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Attendance has dropped in recent years as more family-oriented activities and events are available Friday nights throughout the summer, Bear said. “It’s just outlived its lifespan. It’s time for us to focus on different activities for our organization and community.”
Costs also have increased, including renting the projection system.
This summer’s series also will feature “Princess Bride,” June 16, a fairy-tale parody; “The Secret Life of Pets,” July 28; and “Spider Man: No Way Home,” Aug 11.
Since film credits first rolled at Overman Park, members of the Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association have been the opening act. When the summer film series launched 20 years ago, the guitarists had already been performing at Overman Park.
“We predate the movie series by a year – this is our 21st season at Overman Park,” said Rick Vanderwall, who co-founded the association with Rick Price. “The club was gathering together and playing music for each other, and we longed for a broader audience. Then it came to me that you could rent the Overman Park Band Shell, so we decided, ‘let’s do that.’ I think it cost us about 150 bucks. We’d had a couple of shows at the Oster Regent Theatre that were successful, and we used the leftover money to rent the park stage,” Vanderwall recalled.
Those performances helped put the acoustic guitar association on the Cedar Valley map. Their first show was successful with an enthusiastic audience, and a year later, Community Main Street invited the association to partner on “Movies Under the Moon.”
Guitarists perform beginning at 7 p.m., playing until dusk when the movie starts.
“If you’d asked me 20 years ago if we’d still be doing this event, I’d have said, ‘No.’ But the idea of seeing a movie on a big screen under the stars was nostalgic for a lot of people who grew up when drive-in movies were popular. They remembered that and brought their families out to enjoy it. Families seemed to really love both, the music and the movies,” Vanderwall said.
“Today’s parents didn’t grow up during that era, and there are so many ways to watch movies and get entertainment today. Some families watch movies in their backyard or even projected against a garage door in the summer,” he explained.
Vanderwall admitted he has worked a little harder in recent years to fill performance slots each season for the Overman Park shows. “Our members have evolved and found other opportunities and venues to perform. There are lots more choices, and people just naturally evolve into new things.
“I think it’s time to move on after this summer,” he said.
On July 1, guitarists plan to perform on the River Place Plaza stage, 100 E. Second St., in downtown Cedar Falls.
Cedar Falls Downtown District will be a hub for activities from summer into fall, including Artapalooza on Sept. 10. “That’s on a Sunday this year, and we hope that’s a good way to round out the summer season,” said Bear.
A new event is planned on Sept. 23. “It’s a Block Party. We’ll close down the streets from First to Fifth and fill it with live music and yard games, silent disco and some other activities. It’s a big event that is meant to celebrate the downtown bars and restaurants, and the idea is that the streets will be filled with activities and people,” Bear added. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/movies-under-the-moon-to-begin-its-final-season-on-june-2/article_0a369afe-0e6c-5afe-8d58-a28fe235e1ba.html | 2023-05-15T19:25:41 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/movies-under-the-moon-to-begin-its-final-season-on-june-2/article_0a369afe-0e6c-5afe-8d58-a28fe235e1ba.html |
CEDAR FALLS — It is not uncommon for churches to close down and be repurposed for different uses.
That may be what happens to the former First Church of Christ Scientist building at 701 W. Sixth St.
Bar-M LLC purchased the building for $155,000 in February. Company spokesperson Juli Morris said she would prefer to see it become a “holistic” space offering mind, body, and spirit services to promote health and wellness.
About a half dozen inquiries have been received for the property at the corner of Walnut and Sixth streets. She said the owners have heard a variety of proposals, ranging from a preschool to a home as well as an office, storage space, or place of worship.
“We’re not in a hurry to lease,” Morris said. “We want to see what’s out there. But we feel preventive health care fits well within the mission of a former church.”
The possibility of the company starting its own venture there is being kept on the table. Morris said those involved in the corporation have taken on other projects, and explained how the old church felt like another opportunity to make a good investment.
“I’m not impressed often but, holy moly, they took care of that space,” she noted. “They were good stewards of the building.”
The space of a few thousand square feet was built in 1966 and includes pews, reading rooms and storage between the main floor and basement.
It is the third such worship center to see a change in ownership in that area of Cedar Falls.
After the former Faith Wesleyan and Jordan Crossing church at 209 Walnut St. was purchased, plans were developed to locate Dolled Up Studios, an eyebrow and makeup salon, in the building.
Another church, the former Cedar Falls Mennonite Church, at 215 W. Ninth St., was torn down to make way for a new residential pocket neighborhood.
“We feel it was given to us almost as a gift, to take care of it, especially because the neighborhood is really neighborly,” Morris said.
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SEATTLE — Nineteen years ago, Jennifer Suemnicht became a realtor. Back then, people hardly ever asked her about air conditioning in homes. When they did, the prospective buyers were usually from out of state. Suemnicht would offer them this advice.
"I would say, just open your window at night and things really cool down most days. There's usually a couple of days a year it's that warm," Suemnicht said.
However, she'd never offer that advice now.
"Now, it seems a lot more new construction has air conditioning because we kind of need it now. We do need it now," she said.
According to data from the U.S. Census, around 44% of homes in Seattle are currently air-conditioned. This trend is seen throughout the Pacific Northwest.
"In the Pacific Northwest as a whole, you'll find homes of a certain age are not going to come with air conditioning," Samantha Mountain, a realtor for three years, said.
With increasingly hot, record-breaking heat becoming the norm because of climate change, Mountain says those buying older homes will more than likely invest in getting some sort of air conditioning. If you're buying a new build, both realtors tell KING 5, it will more than likely come with AC.
"New builds are catching up with the idea that heating and cooling are extremely important here in Seattle," Mountain said.
"I think having AC is a great benefit. A lot of the new construction, all of it frankly, is planning for that," Suemnicht said.
Last year, the Washington Building Code Council voted to require new apartments and homes to have a heat pump. During the warm months, heat pumps pull hot air out of the home. During cold months, it pulls hot air into the home. That requirement goes into effect in July. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/air-conditioning-homes-real-estate-western-washington/281-325c85b7-ef4f-47e1-8614-ce2d87003abb | 2023-05-15T19:26:54 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/air-conditioning-homes-real-estate-western-washington/281-325c85b7-ef4f-47e1-8614-ce2d87003abb |
WASHINGTON, USA — State Route 504 near Coldwater Lake is closed in both directions after a debris slide late Sunday night, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said.
Coldwater Lake is within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
The slide occurred just before 9 p.m. on Sunday night, and there was no estimated time for reopening the roadway as of 9:30 a.m. Monday morning. WSDOT said drivers should plan for an extended closure.
There may be significant structural damage to the roadway, according to WSDOT.
At least 11 people and a dog spent the night on the other side of the slide, staying up at Johnson Ridge Observatory. King County Search and Rescue utilized its helicopters to extract the people.
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BELLEVUE, Wash. — House Bill 1750, or "Yori’s Law," was adopted by state lawmakers this legislative session. It makes May 15 Water Safety Day in Washington.
It’s named after Yori Tsunoda, a 3-year-old who drowned in 2018.
"We were in a backyard pool with kids and adults,” Yori’s mother, Chezik Tsunoda, said. “At some point Yori was face down in the water."
Tsunoda said there’s guilt that comes with that tragic day.
“There's a chance there's something I could have done different to have a different outcome, and you want to scream that to the world," Tsunoda said.
Since 2018, Tsunoda has committed to learning more about water safety. She quickly discovered that children of color drown at a significantly higher rate.
She founded the non-profit No More Under to prevent more child drownings.
The non-profit has secured hundreds of free swim lessons and has given away thousands of life jackets.
No More Under is also installing loaner life jacket stations at several beaches in Bellevue.
"There's so many barriers in learning to swim,” Tsunoda said. “Whether that's financial, transportation or even cultural barriers. We're really trying to break that down."
The leading cause of death for children ages one to four is drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
May 15 will become Water Safety Day in Washington, and Tsunoda hopes that will lead to more education in schools in the coming years.
"It should be involved in the curriculum,” Tsunoda said. “A part of physical education or part of health."
Tsunoda released a new documentary called Drowning in Silence, which tells her story and what she calls the silent epidemic of childhood drowning.
"I would do anything to have Yori back, and I feel like all of this is my love letter to him,” Tsunoda said. “My expression of love for him not being here."
Their goal is to generate a wave of water safety bills across the country, according to Tsunoda. She believes that can place pressure on lawmakers to address the issue on a national level. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/mother-drowning-victim-water-safety/281-98b6c127-26cc-4cee-9ef6-7c246ff3913f | 2023-05-15T19:27:07 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/mother-drowning-victim-water-safety/281-98b6c127-26cc-4cee-9ef6-7c246ff3913f |
MIDLAND, Texas — A 20-year-old Midland girl, Madeline Pantoja, has been missing since May 10 and her family is desperate to find her.
"It's something we don't wish this on anybody, we never thought this was going to happen to our family." said Ruby Urias, Madeline's cousin.
Madeline Pantoja was last seen at her apartment complex on may 10th.
"Thursday at 1:30 her neighbors heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend and after that we have not known anything about her." said Urias, who was translating for Roberto Pantoja.
Her phone, purse keys and dog were all left in her apartment, something that is very unlike her.
"She's been a very independent young lady, she gets her stuff paid she's very responsible." said Urias.
The Midland Police Department is investigating this case right now the family has no new information from them.
"He says absolutely not, they have not let us know anything." said Urias,
The family and others have searched for Madeline around the apartment complex and places in South Midland.
"We've gone to lands over there just empty lots looking, we've had people we don't know searching with their drones, they've sent us videos, pictures of the footage they took. We've had people offer horses to us so that we can search." said Urias.
The family just wanting to find Madeline as soon as possible.
"That all he wants is to find his daughter." said, Urias.
If you have any information about Madeline's whereabouts call MPD at 432-685-7108.
She is approximately 5' 4", 130 pounds with long dark hair. She also has 2 butterfly tattoos behind her right ear and a tattoo of a snake on her right arm.
There will also be a gathering on May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to pray for Madeline's safety and return. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/midland-family-desperate-to-find-missing-person/513-8a133354-349a-4b43-84af-176130f05933 | 2023-05-15T19:35:57 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/midland-family-desperate-to-find-missing-person/513-8a133354-349a-4b43-84af-176130f05933 |
DALLAS — For months, the Texas Capitol has been filled with advocates and protesters chanting and begging for stricter gun laws.
A week after a mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets that took eight lives and nearing one year since the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, little has changed.
On Monday, a group of around 60 Collin County parents will head to Austin in hopes to changes minds and create action.
“They are hurting their own constituents. They are hurting their own community,” Hind Jarrah, who’s part of the group, said. “We respect the individual right to bear arms but there should be regulation.”
The group, Collin County Parents Against Gun Violence, has meetings scheduled throughout the afternoon with lawmakers including Sen. Angela Paxton (R–McKinney) and Rep. Jeff Leach (R–Plano)
“If they’re not supporting and listening to us then maybe we need people who will listen to us,” Ann Bacchus, who helped organize the trip, said.
Leach, who lives just one mile from the outlet mall, told Inside Texas Politics he believes there are actions the legislature can still take.
“I don’t have any bill in front of me that could’ve prevented this,” Leach said. “But I’m open to any and all solutions.”
Leach touted a mental health bill he’s authored but didn’t provide specifics on any legislation that would restrict access to guns.
“It’s just one step of many that we should consider here to go a long way to keeping guns out of the hands of people who wish to do harm, who want to break our laws, who want to inflict mass violence,” Leach said.
Officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said the Allen shooter had eight guns with him at the time of the shooting and added they were all purchased legally, but did not share how they were bought, when they were bought and the total number of guns the shooter owned, as well as the types of weapons.
Recent polling found 78% of Texans support universal background checks, 66% are behind red flag laws, which advocates say may have prevented both the Sutherland Springs mass shooting and Uvalde, and 76% of Texans support raising the age to buy a gun to 21.
This legislative session, lawmakers have proposed bills that would enhance background checks and expand safe storage requirements but neither made it out of committees and will almost certainly not be voted on.
After emotional testimony from the parents of children killed in Uvalde, a bill that would raise the age to buy a rifle from 18 to 21 made it out of committee with two Republicans voting in favor, but the bill wasn’t placed on the House calendar in time to get a vote meaning it was effectively killed, ending hope for the families’ priority change.
According to reporting from the Texas Tribune, the legislature has passed more than 100 bills since 2000 that have loosened gun restrictions.
Rep. Frederick Frazier (R–McKinney) shopped at the outlets an hour before the shooting and earlier this week said he’s also open to change.
“We want citizens to protect themselves, but we also don’t want maniacs who have pure evil in their heart to go out there and kill our families,” Frazier said.
Frazier has been championing a bill that would mirror an existing federal law banning the possession or manufacturing of "Glock switches," which effectively turn guns into automatic weapons.
“I’m a Republican through and true but this needs to be where we come together and figure out how to fix this,” Frazier said.
With little time left, though, there’s little hope the begging and chanting will help.
“We all recognize that the status quo cannot go on,” Jarrah said. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-gun-reform-legislation-shows-little-movement-week-after-allen-shooting-uvalde-anniversary/287-f04e752d-8d15-43f1-8525-8795e80a101d | 2023-05-15T19:36:03 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-gun-reform-legislation-shows-little-movement-week-after-allen-shooting-uvalde-anniversary/287-f04e752d-8d15-43f1-8525-8795e80a101d |
WACO, Texas — Waco Police Chief Sheryl Victorian spoke Monday about the decrease in violent and non-violent crime in the city so far in 2023. The message came in a video on the department's Facebook page.
Victorian spoke specifically about homicide rates. She said the City had gone seven months without a homicide until March 26, 2023.
"We started 2023 with a reduction in homicides," Victorian said. "However, since March 26, the Waco Police Department has investigated six scenes, resulting in seven deaths. Of these six investigations, we have made arrests in five cases."
The remaining case involves the death of Jamerson Hawthorn. The 40-year-old was shot to death on April 19 near the 1100 block of Cleveland Ave.
Victorian went on to ask anyone with information about Jamerson's murder or any open murder investigation to call Waco police at 254-750-7500 or Crime Stoppers at 254-753-4357.
Victorian said she would provide an update on the case Monday afternoon.
"We know that with your cooperation we can continue to experience success in reducing violent crime and keeping our city safe," Victorian said.
According to statistics from the City, since 2020 violent crime is down 8% in 2023 and non-violent crime is down 19%.
Victorian also promoted the City's Community Opportunity Event (COE) on May 20.
"This is our team's effort to provide opportunities for those who may be just as involved and anyone seeking to continue their education, look for jobs and families looking for healthier life choices for our youth and young adults," Victorian said.
The COE will be at the Dewey Community Center at 925 N. 9th St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/waco-police-chief-urges-community-help-reduce-violent-crime/500-4b9e65b1-5aa4-4237-8872-ab29bde3c926 | 2023-05-15T19:36:09 | 0 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/waco-police-chief-urges-community-help-reduce-violent-crime/500-4b9e65b1-5aa4-4237-8872-ab29bde3c926 |
PHOENIX — A 31-year-old man was killed Sunday morning after he allegedly entered a south Phoenix residence and was shot by the homeowner, police said.
Aires Jordan Holmes "unlawfully" entered a home near 18th Avenue and Yuma Street and got into a confrontation with the homeowner before shots were fired, Phoenix police said.
Holmes was pronounced deceased at the scene and the homeowner was interviewed by investigators.
Police released the homeowner and will submit the case to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for prosecutorial review.
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DULUTH, Ga. — Authorities have given a Duluth shopping plaza the all-clear after several businesses were evacuated Monday due to a bomb threat, according to police.
The Duluth Police Department issued its evacuation alert at around 2 p.m. on social media. Officers were at 2750 Buford Highway after being called for a bomb threat, the department said. The address points to a Publix grocery store at the Duluth Station shopping complex.
"As a precaution, Publix and surrounding businesses have been evacuated," according to DPD.
About an hour later, Duluth Police deemed the area safe adding that no bomb was found. Officers said they will continue to update the public as they investigate.
It is not clear if all businesses will follow usual business hours.
Download the 11Alive News app and sign up to receive alerts for the latest on this story and other breaking news in Atlanta and north Georgia. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/duluth/duluth-shopping-plaza-bomb-threat/85-b143caa9-887c-4bc2-8204-0be65f4c57db | 2023-05-15T19:50:00 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/duluth/duluth-shopping-plaza-bomb-threat/85-b143caa9-887c-4bc2-8204-0be65f4c57db |
ATLANTA — An unidentified woman found in Wisconsin in the 1980s may have loved ones in Georgia, according to searchers.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said genealogy research has potentially linked a young woman found dead in the Milwaukee River near the docks in March 1982 to Georgia. Now the NCMEC is asking the public to share facial reconstruction photos in hopes of identifying her.
She was dead for at least a week or as long as three months when discovered and was believed to be between 15 and 25 years old, researchers said. She weighed around 137 pounds and stood around 5 feet 4 inches tall. The woman was found wearing a tan hip-length wool jacket, blue slacks, a brown striped long-sleeved shirt, a brown blouse with a zipper and black calf-length boots with green knee-high socks.
Investigators believe that she may have friends or family in Atlanta. With new forensic portraits, officials hope someone may be able to identify her.
The NCMEC adds that she had specific features like a surgical scar on her lower abdomen and an old burn scar on the outside of her right ankle. Forensic evidence shows that she also had extensive dental work completed in her life. She had several fillings and two of her teeth had been extracted. She also wore a fixed partial bridge on her upper jaw, making it seem like she had a full set of top teeth, according to the NCMEC.
To note, the woman also had several internal adhesions to her abs and reproductive organs. She possibly had her appendix removed, according to officials.
Anyone with information on this woman's identity is urged to call the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office at 414-223-1200 or the NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST, that’s 1-800-843-5678. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/unidentified-milwaukee-woman-found-dead-80s-ties-to-atlanta/85-72df7ede-fdec-46b4-8339-2a808bdf51aa | 2023-05-15T19:50:01 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/unidentified-milwaukee-woman-found-dead-80s-ties-to-atlanta/85-72df7ede-fdec-46b4-8339-2a808bdf51aa |
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that happened on Interstate 81 in the early morning hours of May 12.
According to a release from the VSP, a Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling southbound on I-81 near mile marker 14 at around 3:15 a.m. when it ran off the right side of the interstate and struck a milepost sign.
The release said the driver, identified as Mark Massie Jr., 41, of Hendersonville, NC was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet, according to the release, and the crash remains under investigation. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dead-following-crash-on-interstate-81/ | 2023-05-15T19:53:20 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/motorcyclist-dead-following-crash-on-interstate-81/ |
MINGO COUNTY, WV (WOWK) – A Navy sailor from West Virginia who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor will finally be laid to rest in his family’s cemetery this weekend.
World War II Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Donald R. McCloud will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. May 20, 2023, in the McCloud Family Cemetery at East Fork of Twelve Pole Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia, according to the Navy Office of Community Outreach. His burial had originally been scheduled for June 2023.
The DPAA first announced in December 2022 that the remains of World War II Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Donald R. McCloud had finally been identified. McCloud, a native of Monaville in Logan County, West Virginia, was just 21 years old when Pearl Harbor was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. He was one of the 429 crewmen who lost their lives on the USS Oklahoma that day.
His remains were among those recovered and buried in the Halawa and Nu’uanu Cemeteries in Hawaii. When the remains were removed by the American Graves Registration Service in 1947, McCloud was not among those who could be identified. He was listed among 47 servicemembers whose remains were classified as “non-recoverable.”
Those “non-recoverable” remains were moved for further analysis in 2015, and with the use of dental and anthropological records and mitochondrial DNA analysis McCloud was identified and accounted for the following year.
While accounted for in 2016, McCloud’s family received their full briefing on his identification in 2022. The information was not publicized until after the family’s briefing.
McCloud was born in Wayne, West Virginia on Nov. 18, 1920, and raised in Monaville. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April 12, 1938.
McCloud’s military awards and decorations include the Purple Heart Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Medal (with Fleet Clasp), the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (with Bronze Star), the World War II Victory Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pearl-harbor-sailor-from-west-virginia-to-be-buried-in-mingo-county/ | 2023-05-15T19:53:56 | 1 | https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/pearl-harbor-sailor-from-west-virginia-to-be-buried-in-mingo-county/ |
Indian Trail senior Aiden Brantley won sixth place in the "individual sports and entertainment marketing series" category at the2 023 DECA international competition in late April, the highest finish ever for an Indian Trail DECA student.
DECA, also known as Distributive Education Clubs of America, is a co-curricular organization for high school and college students with a focus on business and marketing.
Brantley successfully made the top 20 after competition with two role play scenarios which required them to think on their feet and solve a problem and a test. After completing more scenarios -- such as whether popular, fictional streaming service should buy a popular, yet failing, movie theater chain -- Brantley was on stage again to accept a medal for sixth place.
"It's nice, but you don't really feel like you're sixth in the world," Brantley said. "That was a nice at the time, but coming back home it was like, all right, I'm just back home, back to school (and) to getting work done."
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After seeing the number of competitors from across the globe at the competition, Brantley said his mindset changed from "I want to win," to "I'm going to get the results my work puts in."
"I'm gonna go in there, I'm gonna work for No. 1, I'm not going to go in there stuttering and stumbling and give up," Brantley said of his mindset. "I'm going to try and I'm going to keep coming at it and come out with the result that reflects my effort."
This year's high school international competition was the last for Brantley, but there could be future collegiate competitions for the future Xavier University student.
"Another opportunity that internationals has given me is the (opportunity) to communicate with people from different states, so I actually found somebody from Louisiana that I wanted to get into touch with because he also has similar plans as mine," Brantley said. "So hopefully, when I get down to Louisiana, we're gonna do some great things, start a new DECA chapter and hopefully repeat some of the success that we've seen here but at a collegiate level." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/indian-trail-senior-places-top-10-at-deca-international-competition/article_eadaa768-eb7c-11ed-af24-fba7537ae7b9.html | 2023-05-15T19:58:01 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/indian-trail-senior-places-top-10-at-deca-international-competition/article_eadaa768-eb7c-11ed-af24-fba7537ae7b9.html |
SAMMAMISH, Wash. — An 18-year-old man drowned in Lake Sammamish during the first heat wave of 2023.
Friends said the man was swimming in the lake on Sunday and they lost sight of him, according to King County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Andy Weekley. When the man's friends realized he was missing, they contacted park rangers.
The King County Sheriff's Office received a request for its dive team to help look for him on Sunday at about 9 p.m. The battalion chief advised against a search Sunday night since it was dark and so late in the day. The dive team went out Monday at 9 a.m. to look for the missing swimmer.
The sheriff's office used a remotely-operated vehicle, which is similar to an underwater robot, to search for the man. Once they found his body, divers brought him out of the lake.
The man’s body was taken to the King County Medical Examiner's Office, which will confirm his identity.
Western Washington had its hottest day of the year so far Sunday, recording 89 degrees at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A Heat Advisory remains in place until Monday at 8 p.m. Temperatures are expected to be above average through the week.
Water temperatures in nearby lakes and rivers remain cold – in the 40s and 50s – prompting concerns during the heat wave. The cold temperatures restrict breathing and lower your blood pressure. If a person is not wearing a life jacket they can then drown quickly.
Friends said the man who drowned was a good swimmer, and Lake Sammamish is calm, so they weren't worried about him in the water, Weekley said.
"The cold water, the long days on the water can creep up on you and get the best of you sometimes," Weekley said. "Even some of the best swimmers get cramps, have bad days, swallow water, and it doesn’t take much to turn pretty tragic."
A 14-year-old boy was critically injured after nearly drowning in Green Lake on Saturday. The teen was underwater for approximately five minutes. Civilians gave him life-saving efforts before the Seattle Fire Department arrived.
Weekley urged people to wear life jackets while rafting on rivers, not spend all day on the water and to take time to rest to avoid cramping. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/man-drowns-lake-sammamish-heat-wave/281-6d48728a-2bdc-4b6d-b2c5-eb9aa7ba3338 | 2023-05-15T19:58:32 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/man-drowns-lake-sammamish-heat-wave/281-6d48728a-2bdc-4b6d-b2c5-eb9aa7ba3338 |
WASHINGTON, USA — State Route 504 near Coldwater Lake is closed in both directions after a debris slide late Sunday night, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said.
Coldwater Lake is within Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
The slide occurred just before 9 p.m. on Sunday night, and there was no estimated time for reopening the roadway as of 9:30 a.m. Monday morning. WSDOT said drivers should plan for an extended closure.
There may be significant structural damage to the roadway, according to WSDOT.
At least 11 people and a dog spent the night on the other side of the slide, staying up at Johnson Ridge Observatory. King County Search and Rescue utilized its helicopters to extract the people.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/sr-504-coldwater-lake-mount-st-helens-closed-debris-slide/281-6d452110-62d0-4f42-aa97-006444eae332 | 2023-05-15T19:58:38 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/sr-504-coldwater-lake-mount-st-helens-closed-debris-slide/281-6d452110-62d0-4f42-aa97-006444eae332 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Note: The video is from April 3.
Police in Harrisburg are searching for eight registered sex offenders accused of failure to comply with Megan's Law requirements.
The accused Megan's Law violators are identified as:
- Troy Hennigan
- Albert Hesley
- Divine Cobb
- Anthony Curry
- Slate Trimmer
- Dominic Smith
- Rashawn Swanson
- Benjamin Poindexter
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of any of the above individuals is asked to contact Harrisburg Police at (717) 558-6900 or submit a tip online. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-search-8-megans-law-violators/521-5d50f43a-257b-49d2-8c86-705d676ee75d | 2023-05-15T20:00:59 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/harrisburg-search-8-megans-law-violators/521-5d50f43a-257b-49d2-8c86-705d676ee75d |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A young student in southcentral Pennsylvania is now a published author.
10-year-old Madelyn Horn is a fifth-grade student at Rutherford Elementary School in Harrisburg.
Horn's book, "Tiny," is about three friends who must overcome their robotics competition entry being sabotaged.
Here is the description from the back cover:
What would you do if your award-winning creation kept getting vandalized?
When best friends Susan, Mia, and Brooklyn team up to enter a robotics competition, they know one thing: their robot is going to be awesome. Soon, everything is working perfectly—even the lipstick dispenser. All they have to do is perfect the shrink ray.
But when things start to go wrong, the girls discover they’ve been sabotaged…
Unbeknownst to these robot-building buds, the class bully is out to ruin their chances of winning the grand prize. The girls shake it off and get back to work—but when a routine test goes awry, they suddenly find themselves in a dangerous new world.
Now, the girls must work together—with help from an unlikely ally—to solve the mystery and make it through this crazy adventure. Join Susan, Mia, and Brooklyn as they learn about resilience, friendship, and the power of forgiveness.
Horn signed copies of her book at a special assembly Monday.
"Always read and write, it's incredible when you get into a book. You'll sit there for hours and hours and just read and read. You can really get into it and just imagine and be creative," Horn advised other young people.
"Tiny" was published through ReadyAimWrite Publishing.
The book costs $15, anyone interested in purchasing a copy can do so here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-area-student-publishes-first-book-10-years-old/521-3eb46977-338e-4148-88f2-2a1f2ded2a8a | 2023-05-15T20:01:01 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/harrisburg-area-student-publishes-first-book-10-years-old/521-3eb46977-338e-4148-88f2-2a1f2ded2a8a |
QUARRYVILLE, Pa. — Police in Lancaster County have charged a man with stealing items from an auction at the Solanco Fairgrounds last month.
Philip Michael Edwards, 36, is charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking in the case, according to Quarryville Police.
Investigators say that Edwards bid on 13 items at an auction on April 25, allegedly agreeing to pay $246 for the items.
But Edwards then took the items and left the auction without playing, according to police.
The misdemeanor count of theft against Edwards has been filed before Magisterial District Judge Stuart J. Mylin, police said. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/phillip-michael-edwards-theft-solanco-fairgrounds-quarryville/521-213d6bf1-d5ec-4522-8a5d-45bbeb921101 | 2023-05-15T20:01:07 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/phillip-michael-edwards-theft-solanco-fairgrounds-quarryville/521-213d6bf1-d5ec-4522-8a5d-45bbeb921101 |
A multi-vehicle crash on I-35 in northern Iowa is causing traffic issues.
The Iowa DOT said the crash happened between exits 176 and 180 south of Clear Lake.
The DOT said the road is blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash.
You can see the latest here.
A multi-vehicle crash on I-35 in northern Iowa is causing traffic issues.
The Iowa DOT said the crash happened between exits 176 and 180 south of Clear Lake.
The DOT said the road is blocked due to a multi-vehicle crash.
You can see the latest here. | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/portion-of-i-35-in-northern-iowa-blocked-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash/article_6f53aa44-f348-11ed-b11e-271027dd31a8.html | 2023-05-15T20:01:16 | 0 | https://www.kimt.com/news/local/portion-of-i-35-in-northern-iowa-blocked-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash/article_6f53aa44-f348-11ed-b11e-271027dd31a8.html |
HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education is investigating a teacher for showing a Disney movie to her fifth graders.
This comes just weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded his parental bill of rights. The legislation places restrictions on the content allowed to be discussed in classrooms.
The movie, 'Strange World,' is at the center of the Department of Education's investigation. The teacher who played the movie is Jenna Barbee. She's a new teacher at Winding Waters K-8 in Brooksville, Florida.
"When I showed a Disney movie that had a character who was gay, which is only portrayed in two minutes and 30 seconds across the entire hour and 45-minute film, and that didn't faze me because there's no sexualization or inappropriate content," Barbee said when addressing the school board during last week's meeting.
In a TikTok Barbee posted over the weekend, she said she thought she was following the rules when she chose to play the movie for her class, who just wrapped up standardized testing.
"I was told by every teacher and mentor at our school that our method for approval by administration of showing movies was to have a signed parent permission slip for PG movies," Barbee said. "I had that from the beginning of the year."
Barbee said it was one of her student's parents who reported her to the Department of Education. That parent is also on the school board.
"While miss Barbee is busy taking the light off herself and playing the victim, the real victims are our children," school board member and parent Shannon Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez also took the complaint to the school principal. In last week's school board meeting, she said Barbee did not follow proper protocol in getting the movie approved to be played for students.
"Miss Barbee chose to show a PG movie without approval when brought to the attention of the principal Ms.O'Rourke, she informed me that the movie had not been approved, and it was not appropriate," Rodriguez said.
When Barbee addressed the school board, she said the movie was selected because of how it related to current lesson plans, not because of the brief storyline of a gay character.
"So I chose this movie because it relates to our curriculum," Barbee said. "Our unit at the time was earth science and ecosystems and how they interact. Plants, humans, animals. So this movie is perfect."
The Department of Education's investigation includes interviewing students in Barbee's class.
Last week parents were contacted by the school, letting them know the movie, 'Strange World' was played during class. The email said it will not be shown to students again, moving forward.
Malique Rankin is a general assignment reporter with 10 Tampa Bay. You can email her story ideas at mrankin@10tampabay.com and follow her Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernando-county-teacher-classroom-disney-movie/67-aa13be0f-fd66-4ae9-a4de-8cd785e255f0 | 2023-05-15T20:02:42 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hernando-county-teacher-classroom-disney-movie/67-aa13be0f-fd66-4ae9-a4de-8cd785e255f0 |
PARRISH, Fla. — Three people died from their injuries in a crash Monday afternoon on County Road 675 in Manatee County, according to authorities.
The Florida Highway Patrol said in a news release they are investigating a crash involving a dump truck and an SUV in Parrish.
It happened at the intersection of Jim Davis Road and the county road, otherwise known as Rutland Road.
All three people in the SUV were pronounced dead at the scene, troopers say.
As a result of the crash, law enforcement says traffic is being diverted onto U.S. 301.
The investigation of the crash remains ongoing. This story will updated as more information becomes available. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-county-crash-state-road-675/67-03a42493-aea6-4cd3-b297-e79093beebe5 | 2023-05-15T20:02:48 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-county-crash-state-road-675/67-03a42493-aea6-4cd3-b297-e79093beebe5 |
Authorities in northeast North Dakota are seeking the public’s help in locating a high-risk sex offender they say has removed his monitoring bracelet.
Shawn Johnston, 31, was last seen leaving the Lake Region Reentry Center in Devils Lake about 1 a.m. Monday, according to the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He’s described as African American, 6 feet 1 inches tall, 155 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair. He has ties to Grand Forks and may be returning there, the Department said.
Johnston is on probation for failuing to register as a sex offender in Burleigh County.
Anyone with information about Johnston should contact the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office at 701-662-0708, the Grand Forks Police Department at 701-787-8000, or the Grand Forks Parole and Probation Office at 701-795-3873. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/authorities-searching-for-high-risk-sex-offender/article_c9d93434-f357-11ed-8021-d7f4920387ad.html | 2023-05-15T20:10:23 | 0 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/authorities-searching-for-high-risk-sex-offender/article_c9d93434-f357-11ed-8021-d7f4920387ad.html |
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Re: the April 23 article "Prop 412 means cleaner, greener grid" and the May 1 article "The Prop 412 'Sweet Spot' will grow Tucson's resiliency."
There have been dozens of letters to the editor on Proposition 412 and a good number of opinion-editorials appearing in the opinion pages of the Arizona Daily Star. And for good reason, citizens have been sending mostly anti-Prop 412 messages, and there has been healthy debate with some that have been submitting pro-412 opinions.
There are two statements written though which are bothersome, one that patronizes the community and one that is highly deceptive. First, in a May 1st op-ed by Councilwoman Nikki Lee, she wrote that before the Council put this on the ballot that, “City staff collaborated closely with TEP (Tucson Electric Power) for approximately 18 months, ensuring that the Mayor and Council’s priorities and the community's interests were incorporated into the agreement.”
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How could anyone expect TEP, a for-profit company with a parent corporation based in Canada named Fortis, would ensure the community’s interests were represented in this agreement? After 18 months of meetings with TEP, the community was granted only one meeting with the City of Tucson, and that meeting was held with less than 24 hours of notice. Citizens were literally informed in the afternoon proceeding the day of the meeting.
The second item that sits very badly with me and others is this. Erik Bakken, VP of Energy Resources and Chief Sustainability Officer for TEP, wrote in an April 23rd Star op-ed, “More than 25% of our community’s power now comes from carbon-free renewable resources.” This is so inflated. It incorrectly indicates that 25%+ of your energy comes from renewables. TEP recently reported in its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission that its renewable energy output for 2022 was only 13.8%. See for yourself at page 60: tinyurl.com/TEP2022SEC
Using his logic, when TEP is at 100% theoretical power capacity of solar, they could still be producing much of their power with fossil fuels. Maximum theoretical power level does not equal electrical output.
You might think that maybe they are misconstruing power capacity with energy output. But it appears they are not. They know what to report in their annual SEC report. They know that they have reported what really matters in the SEC report, which is what they reported on page 60 of this monumental report. After all these years of knowing that solar and wind are the main energy sources in any sound energy policy for Tucson, they are only at 13.8% energy output. Now they would have us believe that they will get to 70% by 2035. Are they using that irrelevant theoretical maximum again?
If you, like me, do not want to buy the TEP misinformation, vote No on Proposition 412.
Russell Lowes is a board member with Physicians for Social Responsibility and a advisory board member of Arizonans for Community Choice. | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-are-you-wondering-about-how-to-vote-on-proposition-412/article_30ca5dca-f354-11ed-91c3-7bb26884296b.html | 2023-05-15T20:11:07 | 0 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-are-you-wondering-about-how-to-vote-on-proposition-412/article_30ca5dca-f354-11ed-91c3-7bb26884296b.html |
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The Mexican government said Monday that renewed Texas truck inspections at the Brownsville-Matamoros crossings have caused delays of as long as 27 hours for freight shipments crossing the border.
Mexico’s Economy Department called on Texas to stop the stepped-up inspections, which began May 8, and said Mexico will take up the issue in the Trade Facilitation Committee of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement.
The dispute echoes a similar move by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2022 that caused massive traffic backups along the border. Abbott has claimed such inspections are meant to stop the smuggling of migrants and drugs, but in 2022 inspectors didn’t report finding any, though they did spot some safety issues.
Mexico’s position is that drugs and migrant smuggling are issues for federal law enforcement, not states.
Abbott has often sought to gain publicity with high-profile anti-immigration measures.
“The imposition of these inspections is creating millions in losses for both Mexican and U.S. firms,” the Economy Department said in a statement, adding the delays “mainly affect perishable goods.”
The United States is a huge importer of Mexican-grown produce.
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“In the end, U.S. consumers will be the ones who pay the price for these policies,” the department said.
The department said it would take the case to the Trade Facilitation Committee “in the coming days.” The USMCA requires member countries to provide clear, quick and honest customs and border inspections.
In 2022, Abbott repealed the heightened inspections after a week of intensifying backlash and fears of deepening economic losses. Abbott fully lifted the inspections after reaching agreements with neighboring Mexican states that he said outline new commitments to border security. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/renewed-texas-truck-inspections-delaying-freight-at-the-border-mexico-says/3258232/ | 2023-05-15T20:11:36 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/renewed-texas-truck-inspections-delaying-freight-at-the-border-mexico-says/3258232/ |
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A thrown beer can in Lake County led to a fatal shooting, according to sheriff’s officials.
Wallace Kirkland, 59, was arrested on Saturday in Sorrento.
According to an arrest affidavit, Kirkland was standing along the road near Quaker Ridge Avenue with two other people on Friday when an off-road vehicle drove past. Kirkland threw a beer can toward the vehicle and the driver got out and said something similar to “I’m going to kill you,” according to the affidavit.
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Witnesses told deputies the driver was “physically smaller” than Kirkland and another man who was there.
According to the affidavit, when the driver got within a few feet of Kirkland, witnesses said they heard a gunshot, saw the driver get back into the vehicle and drive before losing consciousness. Deputies said the driver was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
Kirkland faces charges of manslaughter and aggravated battery with a firearm.
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A mountain biker was airlifted out of the Schultz Pass area Sunday afternoon after a fall and transported to Flagstaff Medical Center in critical condition.
Summit Fire crews had to hike about a mile and a half up Schultz Creek Trail to get to the patient, who was in an area with limited cellphone reception. The cyclist had fallen about 15 to 20 feet off of a cliff, landing in a pile of fragmented and jagged rock below.
According to Summit Fire Battalion Chief Torsten Palm, the initial call came in at about 2 p.m.
Because of reception issues, dispatchers used the text-to-911 system, as well as traditional phone calls to help first responders to find the patient.
Summit Engine No. 37 was the first on scene, followed by Flagstaff Fire Battalion No. 1, according to Palm. Because patient access was an issue, additional resources from Guardian Medical Transport, Coconino County Sheriff Search and Rescue, and the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office were also dispatched to the trail.
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“This really was a multi-agency response. Everybody works well together because we all train together, and we have great relationships,” Palm said.
The patient’s condition and location prompted first responders to call in a helicopter from Guardian Medical Transport in hopes of getting the mountain biker to the hospital as quickly as possible.
“The crews ended up making access to the patient and carrying the patient to a landing zone,” Palm said. “It was about transport time. From where the accident happened to the hospital, it was going to be faster than ground transport.”
Palm added that in this case text messaging proved to be a valuable tool for first responders. In the Schultz Pass area in particular, poor reception can pose a serious safety risk, he said.
“Sometimes if you don’t have a good cell signal to talk on the phone, you can get text messages out,” Palm said.
Still, he emphasized, hikers and mountain bikers should take cell service into account before attempting any trail.
“Have a plan in case an accident does occur. Plan to get to a point, or have someone who can get to a point where there’s call service to call or text for help,” Palm said. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/mountain-biker-airlifted-to-flagstaff-medical-center-after-fall-at-schultz-pass-trail/article_b3866cda-f33c-11ed-a8c0-0fad15471a00.html | 2023-05-15T20:13:17 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/mountain-biker-airlifted-to-flagstaff-medical-center-after-fall-at-schultz-pass-trail/article_b3866cda-f33c-11ed-a8c0-0fad15471a00.html |
An emergency landing briefly interrupted regular operations at the airport on Saturday morning in Flagstaff when an electrical failure forced a single-engine aircraft to land at Pulliam.
Flagstaff airport communications manager Claire Harper said the electrical failure caused a landing gear malfunction — which meant the plane technically crash-landed. No one onboard was injured, and the damaged aircraft was quickly removed from the runway.
Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting crews were on hand to handle the situation, and Wiseman Aviation Personnel helped get the plane off of the runway after the minor crash.
According to Harper, the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board were alerted to Saturday’s events and have started an investigation into the incident. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/plane-crash-lands-at-flagstaff-airport-saturday/article_61a36b9e-f336-11ed-8a49-67d456dbe223.html | 2023-05-15T20:13:23 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/plane-crash-lands-at-flagstaff-airport-saturday/article_61a36b9e-f336-11ed-8a49-67d456dbe223.html |
WILDWOOD — Three Burlington County men were arrested after being found with guns during a traffic stop Friday night, police said.
Dashawn Robinson, 19, Kydir Elliot, 18, and Nizere Mingo, 20, all of Willingboro, were charged with several counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, as well as receiving stolen property, possession of hollow-point ammunition and possession of a large-capacity magazine.
Robinson also was charged with resisting arrest by flight after running from police.
The three were riding in a 2020 Nissan Sentra when it was pulled over about 7:40 p.m. Friday in the 200 block of East Pine Avenue. Officers saw a handgun in the vehicle shortly before Robinson fled from the car, police said Sunday in a news release.
Robinson was arrested after a brief foot chase, police said. Elliot and Mingo were also apprehended.
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Officers found multiple guns, several of which were equipped with high-capacity magazines, police said. One was reported stolen, but police did not say where its owner was from.
The group was taken to the Cape May County jail. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wildwood-police-arrest-3-with-guns/article_94636e50-f352-11ed-a1a4-0bbac7f07d16.html | 2023-05-15T20:20:40 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/wildwood-police-arrest-3-with-guns/article_94636e50-f352-11ed-a1a4-0bbac7f07d16.html |
Nathan Bryson of the Historic Organ Restoration Committee shares the Boardwalk Hall pipe organ's history with students visiting Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Monday.
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Students from Principle Academy Charter School in Egg Harbor Township and Highland Academy in Absecon tour Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall during a field trip Monday.
Eric Conklin, Staff Writer
Gary Hill, of the Schultz-Hill Foundation, says his organization tries to supplement schools' reduced arts budgets by arranging tours such as Monday's.
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Organist Brett Miller entertains students visiting Boardwalk Hall with a rendition of the theme from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast."
Eric Conklin, Staff Writer
Parts of the organ extend into the walls of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
ATLANTIC CITY — Before Monday, Arcadia Peña, as a young piano player, had never had the chance to see the inside of a pipe organ, let alone the world's largest at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
Through a school field trip to the arena, she and her classmates from Highland Academy in Absecon walked through tight spaces deep inside the hall, seeing how the organ's thunderous sound is made.
"It was really fun, just going through the little pathways," said Peña, a 10-year-old fifth grader from Egg Harbor City. "It has the most beautiful history. It looks amazing."
Highland Academy and Principle Academy Charter School in Egg Harbor Township shared the experience Monday as guests of the Schultz-Hill Foundation, a nonprofit based in the city that supports the arts, and the Historic Organ Restoration Committee.
For about three hours, students in grades three through eight spent the morning and early afternoon getting first-person views of Boardwalk Hall and learning about the organ.
The organ, which historians say is approaching its 100th anniversary, can pierce through 5.5 million cubic feet of air space in the arena, according to Boardwalk Hall's website.
The students listened to about 30 minutes of arrangements, including the theme from Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," performed by organist Brett Miller.
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Many children on Monday's tours hadn't visited Boardwalk Hall before or had never learned about one of the hall's most treasured aspects. Making sure local children are exposed to the arts is influential, especially when arts budgets at schools often are the first to be slashed, said Gary Hill, co-founder of the Schultz-Hill Foundation.
"We try to supplement those budgets by doing one or two events with the youth of our area," Hill said. "We feel it's important for them to experience a different world, a different cultural aspect of a community."
In between going behind Boardwalk Hall's walls to peer at the pipe organ's core and hearing Miller's performance, students gathered in front of the instrument's keyboard, kept inside a tight room. Different groups took turns gathering around the keyboard as Nathan Bryson, of the Historic Organ Restoration Committee, lectured the students and their chaperones about the instrument.
Teacher Rebecca Palamara of Principle Academy cherished her first experience in Boardwalk Hall, sharing interactive moments with her students. The trip was important for them to learn about different instrument types, she said, especially ones that can cover an entire section of a building.
"They're not used to an organ, they're used to a piano," said Palamara. "So I think they're going to use this as definitely a learning experience to kind of introduce them to other instruments outside of what you would normally learn in a general music class."
Getting up close to the organ is more than just a music lesson, said Peter Caporilli, founder and CEO of Principle Academy.
"It's history, it's mechanics and manufacturing," Caporilli said. "This is an integrated experience, and that's my vision for when I founded the school 10 years ago."
For more information on the Boardwalk Hall organs, visit boardwalkorgans.com.
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Nathan Bryson of the Historic Organ Restoration Committee shares the Boardwalk Hall pipe organ's history with students visiting Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Monday.
Students from Principle Academy Charter School in Egg Harbor Township and Highland Academy in Absecon tour Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall during a field trip Monday.
Gary Hill, of the Schultz-Hill Foundation, says his organization tries to supplement schools' reduced arts budgets by arranging tours such as Monday's. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/students-tour-worlds-largest-pipe-organ-in-atlantic-city/article_6da91ba6-f349-11ed-a4c3-fffca01bbca9.html | 2023-05-15T20:20:46 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/students-tour-worlds-largest-pipe-organ-in-atlantic-city/article_6da91ba6-f349-11ed-a4c3-fffca01bbca9.html |
About 100 women will participate in the first Evelyn Hill Cycling Club charity ride in Deerfield Township on Sunday.
Proceeds from the women-only ride will benefit the Salem County Women’s Shelter. Riders also are asked to bring a personal care item for women at the shelter.
The 9 a.m. ride will begin and end at the Evelyn Hill Cycling shop at 685 Kenyon Ave. in the Rosenhayn section of the township. Riders can choose from 20-, 30- and 50-mile routes along rural roads in Cumberland and Salem counties.
“We are thrilled with the response from women throughout the tri-state area,” Barbara Kornbluh, founder of the Evelyn Hill Cycling Club, said in a news release. “The ride is on beautiful country roads, and we are excited to support the county women’s shelter and its work.”
The cost to sign up is $60. The woman-run Top Shelf Mobile Cuisine food truck will be on site, and there will be a female DJ and prizes at the end of the ride. Evelyn Hill Cycling women’s clothing will be available to buy. To register, visit bikereg.com/she-bikes. The deadline to register is 11 p.m. Friday.
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“We started our cycling club five years ago as a way for local women to get fit, have fun and socialize,” Kornbluh said. “This ride is an opportunity for women to share a great time and support other women.”
The club also holds weekly rides at 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays and at 10 a.m. Saturdays. The EZ-Monday rides, typically around 10 miles, are ideal for beginners or those just getting back into cycling. Saturday rides are typically about 20 miles, or whatever the group wants to do.
“The motto for our club is everyone rides, and no one rides alone,” Kornbluh said. “We adjust our rides based on the fitness level of those attending.”
For more information about the club, go its Facebook page or email evelynhillcycling@gmail.com. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/evelyn-hill-cycling-club-to-hold-charity-ride-to-benefit-womens-shelter/article_fce8d368-f1cf-11ed-b9e8-8f1574811ff1.html | 2023-05-15T20:21:05 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/evelyn-hill-cycling-club-to-hold-charity-ride-to-benefit-womens-shelter/article_fce8d368-f1cf-11ed-b9e8-8f1574811ff1.html |
Two measures that are making their way through the Ohio House could extend the evening hours teenagers aged 14-15 could work during the school year if federal law surrounding child labor changes.
Senate Bill 30 — passed in March in the Ohio Senate — would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. year-round in Ohio with their parents’ and school administrators’ consent. Currently, teenagers in this age group can only work until 7 p.m. during the school year. Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 would urge Congress to make changes to child labor laws that mirror what is proposed in SB 30.
Area business leaders say the measures could help them with evening staffing if passed.
Dan Young, CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy, said SB 30 does not extend the maximum number of hours 14- and 15-year-olds can work: that’s still capped at three hours per day and a total of 18 hours weekly during the school year.
His business employs more than 300 workers, with 40% of that workforce consisting of people below age 18.
Young said if passed, this bill could help his younger employees pick up hours during the week and help his business with scheduling students’ work hours. He said he liked that the bill requires guardian permission of a student to work later hours.
Education and child advocacy groups say the bill could overburden minors.
Children’s Defense Fund senior policy associate Alison Paxson provided opponent testimony against SB 30 before a House committee last month. She called the bill a “slippery slope for child labor protections in Ohio” and “a band-aid solution to workforce shortages.”
Paxson said that if passed, the bill would infringe “on the precious time children have to be just that… children.”
But Chloe Castonguay, a graduate of Xenia High School, said the bill could open opportunities for young teens.
She has been working at Young’s since she was 15 years old. She said during her time there, she developed the skills of time management, teamwork and more. She balanced her work at the ice cream shop with her schoolwork and involvement with sports like soccer and tennis.
“It really taught me how to be independent,” she said. “You start making money and you learn responsibility and problem-solving. All ‘real world’ things you need to know.”
She said Young’s was flexible with her student schedule as a high school student, and she encouraged every teenager to get a job if they can.
“At any age, it will help you in the long run,” she said.
The bill was sponsored by State Sen. Tim Schaffer, R-Lancaster.
“This bill will expand the ability of our younger generations who want to work and earn a paycheck to do so with the permission of their parents or guardians,” said Schaffer in a statement earlier this year.
The bill does not change or relax punishments for employers who violate child labor laws.
The bill was voted out of the House Commerce and Labor Committee last week on a party line vote with eight Republicans supporting it and five Democrats opposing it.
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DALLAS(KDAF)— Ready to explore some unique antiques? Then why not head to Cottonwood Antique Mall this Saturday or Sunday afternoon?
You definitely gonna round up a couple of old things and head to this shop. The Cottonwood is considered one of the largest antique shops in Texas.
You won’t be disappointed, as the mall features a wide range of items from different eras. You’ll find furniture, clothing, jewelry, books, home decor, and more. Plus, the mall also offers a variety of services such as appraisals, restorations, and even event rentals.
Make sure to check out the website for events happening in the area, that are fun for families all year around. | https://cw33.com/news/local/get-in-the-car-now-head-to-the-largest-antique-malls-in-the-dfw-area/ | 2023-05-15T20:39:00 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/get-in-the-car-now-head-to-the-largest-antique-malls-in-the-dfw-area/ |
KDAF (DALLAS) — National Travel and Tourism Week was just last week. If you didn’t have time to check out the attractions or tourist spots in the area, we have you covered.
Dallas is filled with so many things to see and do in the DFW metroplex area. Contrary to popular belief, we are more than just a polished skyline.
From iconic landmarks to hidden treasures, here are Dallas’ top attractions according to Yelp.
- Old City Park, South Dallas
- Reunion Tower, Downtown
- Munster Museum, Waxahachie
- Fort Worth Water Gardens, Downtown
- Downtown Dallas Skyline, South Dallas
- Deep Ellum Neighborhood
- Historic Downtown grapevine
- Giant Eyeball, Downtown
- Pioneer Plaza Cattle Drive, Downtown
- Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
For more information, visit Yelp. | https://cw33.com/news/local/yelps-top-attractions-in-dallas-to-celebrate-national-travel-and-tourism-week/ | 2023-05-15T20:39:06 | 0 | https://cw33.com/news/local/yelps-top-attractions-in-dallas-to-celebrate-national-travel-and-tourism-week/ |
Cook Medical to reduce global workforce by 4% in strategic realignment
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the number of affected employees in Monroe and surrounding counties.
Cook Medical announced Monday it is reducing its global workforce by 4% as it implements a recently developed five-year plan.
About 500 jobs will be eliminated, 123 of them in Indiana. No hourly manufacturing or distribution employees will be affected, according to Global Manager of Public Relations Marsha Lovejoy.
"Demand remains high for our products and we didn't want any impact to our customers," Lovejoy said Monday.
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The job cuts, announced to employees Monday afternoon, affect internal support and customer facing roles such as information technology, human resources, sales and marketing. The job cuts affect about 85 people in Monroe and surrounding counties, said President Pete Yonkman.
As Cook Medical's customers, including hospitals and physicians, have made changes in the post-pandemic world, Cook, too, has needed to make adjustments to supply chains and other areas of operation, Yonkman said. "It's a reflection of how much our world has changed over the past few years."
"All the plans we had before the pandemic are out the window," Yonkman said.
Yonkman said as company leaders look to the future of the medical device company founded in Bloomington, they also reflected on the company's history as an innovator of new technology. He said in Cook's 60 years, its research and development is credited with bringing 75 new products to the marketplace.
"We have the depth of knowledge, people and skills to deliver what our customers want and need," Yonkman said. "Financially we're strong. We have an incredible pipeline of products coming."
But it takes time to bring new medical innovations to market. Yonkman pointed to a new device, first used in a clinical trial in South America, called a venous valve that took more than 20 years to develop. The device mimics veins in the leg by restoring blood flow back to the heart in patients with chronic venous insufficiency. An expanded clinical trial will go on for five more years, according to a company statement.
"We'll need tremendous resources to bring that to patients," Yonkman said.
In March, Cook closed its Regentec division, which was focused on regenerative medicine, to reallocate its investments into other products, Lovejoy said.
That was just one part of Cook's plan to reallocate resources to developing new products, Yonkman said. Cook also has signed a letter of intent with CooperCompanies to sell its reproductive health business for $875 million, a transaction that is pending regulatory approval.
Cook also has sold several of its commercial properties in downtown Bloomington and used the proceeds to develop workforce housing.
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"You'll see us over time repositioning ourselves," Yonkman said. "We did not take this decision lightly. This is the most difficult step we've had to take, but we believe it is a critical next step."
In a memo to employees, Cook stated those impacted would be contacted via email Tuesday morning about next steps. Yonkman said the company is giving employees 30 days notice and plans to spend the majority of the time working to help laid-off workers figure out their next steps. It also is offering severance packages from 10 weeks to nine months, depending on length of service.
Yonkman said he wanted to thank the employees who have served Cook for their time and dedication.
"You have impacted the lives of people across the world," Yonkman said. | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/cook-medical-to-eliminate-75-jobs-in-monroe-and-surrounding-counties/70218733007/ | 2023-05-15T20:39:36 | 1 | https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/cook-medical-to-eliminate-75-jobs-in-monroe-and-surrounding-counties/70218733007/ |
Gosport man dies in Friday crash involving rural transit van on State Road 46
A Gosport man was killed in a traffic crash around 4:30 p.m. Friday on Ind. 46 west of Ellettsville and east of West Flatwoods Road, according to a press release from the Indiana State Police.
Police reported William Kenfield, 68, of Gosport, was pronounced dead at the crash scene by the Monroe County coroner. The blue, four-door Subaru Legacy Kenfield was driving was off the roadway when first responders arrived, ISP reported. The other vehicle involved in the crash was a Ford E350 Super Duty passenger van operated by Douglas Sims, 65, of Spencer. The van was a rural transit vehicle that had four passengers on board.
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Sims was transported to IU Health Bloomington Hospital for treatment as were the four van passengers.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The heart of Oregon wine country in Yamhill County’s Dundee is looking to bolster the city with park improvements, downtown development and building up the Riverside District.
The city recently received a $325,000 grant for park improvements and is building Tipsu Palach Park, which is what Mayor David Russ calls the city’s “first real park.”
Russ says Tipsu Palach is named after the Native American term meaning “land gift.”
“They used to harvest around this area. It’s a really great park we’re going to be building with that money,” Russ said, noting the park will include bike repair facilities and a covered picnic area.
Dundee is also seeing road improvements on downtown’s 9th street through the Gateway to Wine Country project — adding wider sidewalks and a median strip with plants.
“This should really spur downtown growth in our Commercial District,” Mayor Russ said.
A new hotel and an event center are also being built on the corner of 9th Street and 99W, Russ said, adding that all of it “is really going to springboard our future prosperity here in Dundee.”
That growth is continuing as Newberg Elementary School recently purchased land for a new elementary school, which the mayor says will be the first building in the Riverside District.
“The elementary school will be the first thing to really draw people into that area. It’s going to be a full, modern facility — right on what’s the edge of town now, but the very beginning of the Riverside District — it should really be a big charm for the City of Dundee,” Russ said.
According to the mayor, 900 homes are slated for the Riverside District.
“Any businessperson knows that if you’re not growing somewhat, you’re shrinking. And so, I’m trying to grow Dundee while simultaneously maintaining our rural charm and keep our city with a small feel.” | https://www.koin.com/local/dundee-looks-to-keep-rural-charm-amid-downtown-park-development/ | 2023-05-15T20:43:48 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/dundee-looks-to-keep-rural-charm-amid-downtown-park-development/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The voter registration deadline for May’s district election passed in late April, but for Oregonians who are already registered, there’s still some time to cast ballots.
Multnomah County voters will decide on who fills the District 3 County Commissioner position, new school district board members, whether tax Measure 26-238 will pass, and more.
According to the Multnomah County Elections Division, there are 568,180 registered voters across the county. Voter turnout stood at almost 14% as of 12 p.m. on Monday.
In Clackamas County, residents are voting on things including a levy for general firefighting operations and board candidates for the West Linn-Wilsonville School District. County officials say 17.16% of voters had returned their ballots by Friday, May 12.
For Washington County voters, various positions at the Beaverton, Banks, Forest Grove and other school districts are on the ballot. The county’s voter turnout is currently reported at 12.33%.
The remaining Oregon voters must return their ballots to an in-person drop-off site by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, or postmark them by the same day if returning by mail.
Multnomah County voters can submit their ballots to one of several official drop sites listed by the elections division, with a few located in Gresham, Fairview, and Troutdale. Voters can also sign up for BallotTrax to be notified when their ballot is accepted for counting.
County officials say the final election results will be certified on Monday, June 12. | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/oregonians-have-one-more-day-to-vote-in-may-special-election/ | 2023-05-15T20:43:49 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/oregonians-have-one-more-day-to-vote-in-may-special-election/ |
CLARE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A rural post office in Clare County remained closed Monday afternoon while crews investigated and cleaned up a mercury spill.
Clare County Emergency Management Director Jerry Becker said an adjacent convenience store in the village of Lake also closed as a precaution.
The ordeal started around 9 a.m. Monday, when postal workers were sorting mail and loading wheeled carts in the back of the post office. They noticed what appeared to be mercury dripping from a package onto the floor.
Authorities haven't said what was in the package with mercury or how the chemical started leaking.
Mercury is a basic element found on Earth that can be highly toxic in concentrated form. People exposed to high amounts of mercury can experience effects on their central nervous system.
Mercury spilled inside the building and on the outdoor loading area. Authorities were not sure where the package originated, how much mercury leaked out and now widespread the chemical spread in the area.
Emergency crews evacuated and closed the post office. Post office employees often visit the neighboring convenience store during their morning routine, so it was evacuated and closed as well.
Five employees of the post office and two workers from the convenience store were receiving medical monitoring for signs of mercury poisoning Monday afternoon. None appeared to be suffering from any harmful effects.
Residents who live near the Lake post office also evacuated and the roadway in front was closed Monday to prevent people from ingesting fumes from the mercury.
The Isabella County Hazardous Materials Team, U.S. Postal Service, Garfield Township Fire Department, Central Michigan District Health Department and Mobile Medical Response ambulance all remained on the scene Monday afternoon. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/mercury-leak-closes-clare-county-post-office-adjacent-store/article_e97ca8aa-f354-11ed-b261-0f22fa84c388.html | 2023-05-15T20:43:58 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/mercury-leak-closes-clare-county-post-office-adjacent-store/article_e97ca8aa-f354-11ed-b261-0f22fa84c388.html |
A fourth person has been arrested in connection to the escape of two prisoners from a Philadelphia correctional center, according to police.
An arrest warrant was issued for Michael Abrams, 21, of Philadelphia. Abrams was arrested by the U.S. Marshals in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Monday afternoon. He is charged with criminal conspiracy, hindering apprehension, escape and use of a communication facility.
Abrams is an associate of 18-year-old Ameen Hurst, a source told NBC10.
Hurst and Nasir Grant, 24, both escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center on May 7, police said. Both men cut a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard, according to investigators. Hurst and Grant, who were in the same unit but in different cells, were gone for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing.
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Grant, incarcerated on drug and weapons counts, was captured Thursday night after a task force staked out a north Philadelphia address where they believed he was staying. Authorities said he was wearing women’s Muslim clothing including a head covering that obscured his face. He's now facing escape and conspiracy charges and is being held on $10 million bail.
The U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force is now focused on tracking down Hurst, who is charged in four homicides, including the deadly shooting of Rodney Hargrove outside the same facility he escaped from back in March of 2021.
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Hurst is described as a Black male standing 6-feet and weighing around 140 pounds.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Service offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to each person’s arrest. Philadelphia Police also set up a reward for $20,000 for information leading to an arrest.
If you have any information on Hurst's 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.
On Friday police announced the arrest of 35-year-old Jose Flores-Huerta after he allegedly helped Hurst and Grant escape.
Flores-Huerta is one of several people charged in the September 2021 death of a New York City man outside Pat's King of Steaks. Authorities said 28-year-old Isidro Cortez of Queens was beaten with a trash can lid and pummeled, and that two other people, including his father, were injured before the suspects fled in a SUV. At a preliminary hearing last year, his lawyer contended that two other suspects who haven't been caught were primarily responsible.
Court documents indicate that Flores-Huerta is being represented by the Defender Association of Philadelphia in the escape case; messages seeking comment were sent Saturday to the association and to his attorney in the earlier case.
A woman accused of helping the escapees is also facing escape and conspiracy charges as well as hindering apprehension and criminal use of a communications facility. Xianni Stalling, 21, is accused of putting Hurst in touch with a potential getaway driver during recorded phone calls he made from jail hours before the escape. She's being held on $500,000 bail; the public defender’s office has declined comment. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/4th-person-arrested-in-connection-to-escape-of-2-philadelphia-prisoners/3566776/ | 2023-05-15T20:45:28 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/4th-person-arrested-in-connection-to-escape-of-2-philadelphia-prisoners/3566776/ |
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Firefighters are battling a massive fire at a vacant school building in Trenton, New Jersey.
The five-alarm fire started Monday afternoon at a building on Southard Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the former location of MLK Middle School. SkyForce10 was over the scene as heavy flames and smoke rose from the building.
No injuries have been reported. Officials have not yet revealed the cause.
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City officials are preparing for the summer months with an effort to push back on gun violence.
Mayor Jim Kenney, on Monday, joined Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, along with other representatives of the city's police force, to detail new efforts to combat crime over the summer months, and provide an update on recent crime data.
"We are still losing too many people to senseless gun violence," said the mayor.
In his remarks, Kenney said he would make gun violence prevention a top priority throughout his remaining time in the city's highest office.
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"It seems like everyone has one and wants to use it," he said, when asked about gun violence.
Law enforcement officials said that research has shown that about 43% of violent crime in the city occurs within the boundaries of four police districts -- the 39th district that covers Germantown and parts of North Philadelphia and the 22nd, 24th and 25th districts which cover Strawberry Mansion, parts of North Philadelphia, Kensington and some river ward neighborhoods.
In response, officials said, they worked to focus in on fighting crime and increasing staffing in these four districts.
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The update comes as violence targeting children continues to plague Philadelphia.
According to the most recent shooting data from the City Controller's Office, children have made up about 10% of Philadelphia's more than 620 shooting victims so far this year.
To date, at least 151 homicides have occurred in Philadelphia, according to Philadelphia police data. That's down about 14% from the same date last year, but still on pace to be one of the deadliest years on record in the city.
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Metra officially broke ground on its $20.7 million project at the south suburban Homewood Station.
The commuter rail line is building a new ADA-accessible east headhouse that includes a ramp, wind breaks, a warming house, gatehouse and renovated platform.
“This work represents a significant improvement for our Homewood customers and is part of a significant investment by Metra into its stations, particularly its stations on the Metra Electric Line,” said Metra CEO and Executive Director Jim Derwinski. “With the help of our funding partners, we will be making this station more functional and welcoming for My Metra riders.”
The project also includes new drainage, ventilation, lighting and interior finishes in the tunnel, which will be connected to the platform. Workers will build a new Pace bus facility that includes three bus bays, a covered waiting area for riders and relief facilities for drivers.
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“Accessible and beautiful mobility hubs like the Homewood Station do not just make riding transit better for everyone, they strengthen communities, grow local economies and benefit the entire region by making it easier for employees, customers, and tourists to easily access local businesses and attractions,” said RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard. “The investments and improvements happening here are just one example of how the RTA and service boards are working together to ensure that our transit system continues to attract new riders and provide not just a viable but a preferable alternative to driving.”
Metra is funding the project $9.25 million in federal Surface Transportation Program funds, $6.5 million in Federal Transit Administration funds, $2.3 million in Regional Transportation Authority bonds, $2.1 million from Pace, and $300,000 from Cook County’s Invest in Cook program.
“Improving accessibility and passenger convenience are priorities for Pace,” said Pace Executive Director Melinda Metzger. “We are thrilled to get this project underway with our partners at Metra and in Homewood. Our passengers will soon benefit from easier connections, more comfortable facilities, and more efficient service as we build back ridership and innovate to meet the new and changing needs of those we serve.”
The Village of Homewood also chipped in $116,000 to cover design costs of the station, which is right downtown.
It's one of 13 stations on the South Side or south suburbs Metra is renovating through its Metra Electric Community Initiative. The work is expected to take about 24 months.
“I could not be more excited that this long-awaited project to build a more accessible, welcoming gateway to the Village of Homewood is beginning,” said U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who represents the Village of Homewood in Congress. “Metra’s efforts to create better stations to support commuters, students, and visitors is a necessary investment in the families and the economy of the South Side and south suburbs. I am proud that this project was funded, in part, by the Federal Transit Administration; demonstrating that when all levels of government work together, we can achieve great things for our communities.”
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Michigan State Police on crash that killed 4 in Detroit: 'This was preventable'
Detroit — Michigan State Police officials say excessive speed contributed to a devastating Mother's Day crash on Interstate 96 that left four young men, all in their 20s, dead after they were ejected from an SUV that slammed into a bridge pier.
State Police Lt. Mike Shaw refused to release the names or hometowns of the four victims Monday, but disclosed that the driver was 21. The State Police also declined to release the police report. The News has filed a public records request for the information.
Shaw said the accident is another example of one that could've been avoided. He wouldn't disclose how fast the GMC Yukon was believed to be traveling.
"We do have a pretty good idea of (the) speed, but we will call it excessive for now," Shaw said. "This crash was preventable and was due to bad driving decisions and it cost four young men their lives."
Michigan State Police troopers were notified just before 8 p.m. Sunday about a crash on westbound I-96 at Grand River involving multiple fatalities. They found that a GMC Yukon had struck a bridge pier.
"With the vehicle compressed and all mangled how could they be ejected from the vehicle?" said Michael Avila, a reserve deputy, on Twitter. "That vehicle is a mess! He must have been going at a very high rate of speed. Thankfully it was not worse by involving another vehicle(s)."
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was a contributing factor in 29% of all traffic fatalities in 2020, killing 11,258 people. The number of speeding-related fatalities in 2020 increased 17% from 9,592 in 2019 to 11,258 a year later.
Thirty-five percent of male drivers in the 15- to 20-year-old age group and 18% of female drivers in both 15-to-20 and 21- to 24-year-old age groups involved in fatal crashes in 2020 were speeding, the highest among the age groups, according to the NHTSA.
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HAMMOND — Alcohol and/or drugs are believed to be a factor in single-vehicle crash early Monday on a stretch of Interstate 94 that sent two children to the hospital, one with potentially life-threatening injuries, Indiana State Police said.
Police said they were called out around 4 a.m. Monday where they learned that an eastbound gray 2005 Chrysler van struck the right barrier wall just east of Kennedy Avenue before crossing the lanes to hit the center median head-on.
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The driver, a 36-year-old Chicago man, suffered serious injuries, as did two passengers younger than 10, who were not properly restrained with car seats, police said.
The child suffering the worst injuries was reportedly flown to a Chicago hospital for treatment, and the other was taken to St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago.
"When I walked up to the vehicle, I had to knock on the window multiple times to wake the male up," the officer wrote.
The driver was taken to Munster Community Hospital, where blood was drawn to check for intoxication, police said. The test results are pending.
Once the toxicology results have been determined, all reports will be submitted to the Lake County prosecutor for consideration of charges, ISP said.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into Lake County Jail
Robert Wheeler
Age : 59
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304321
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Lenell Shearry
Age : 52
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304312
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Vorice
Age : 34
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304319
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A HANDGUN
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mitchell Nash
Age : 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304332
Arrest Date: May 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
David Prieto
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304320
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Hawkins
Age : 35
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304308
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750; THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - W/PRIOR CONVICTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Brayan Bravo
Age : 24
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304313
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marque Hatcher
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304331
Arrest Date: May 8, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Amarachi Amuga
Age : 23
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304323
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jandi Warren
Age : 30
Residence: Matteson, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304301
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Shantell Lyons
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304281
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Samuel Strickland Jr.
Age : 39
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304293
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Karla Johnson
Age : 24
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304304
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Christina Garza
Age : 38
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304282
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Andre Edwards
Age : 40
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304300
Arrest Date: May 7, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Joseph Frazier
Age : 47
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304294
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Dillard
Age : 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304283
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Coots
Age : 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304296
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE - PRESENCE OF CHILD < 16 YEARS OLD
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jaron Smith
Age : 34
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304254
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: East Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: DEALING - MARIJUANA
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Bonnie Starr
Age : 51
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304258
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY; BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - W/MODERATE BODILY INJURY
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Kasey Stewart
Age : 27
Residence: University Park, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304255
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Deondre Todd
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304256
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Mark Redmon
Age : 48
Residence: N/A
Booking Number(s): 2304242
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Merrillville Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - W/PRIOR CONVICTION; FAILURE TO RETURN TO LAWFUL DETENTION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Eric Rickhoff
Age : 35
Residence: Schererville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304272
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Tavares Melvin
Age : 32
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304276
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jason Miller Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Lowell, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304248
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - POCKET-PICKING - $750 TO $50,000; DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony; Misdemeanor
Elder Marroquin
Age : 31
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304275
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Marshall Kathcart
Age : 48
Residence: Lake Station, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304243
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Asaia Lang
Age : 57
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304259
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Sherida Cesar
Age : 37
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304273
Arrest Date: May 6, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Murray Harris
Age : 46
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304247
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: N/A
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Francisco Ismael
Age : 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304261
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake Station Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SIMPLE - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kerry Brazley
Age : 52
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304260
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Anthony Bonner
Age : 38
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304250
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - SIMPLE
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sonali Aggarwal
Age : 44
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304246
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; RESISTING - OBSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Thomas Anderson
Age : 54
Residence: Philadelphia, PA
Booking Number(s): 2304267
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Ballard
Age : 62
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304257
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dennis Shaw
Age : 36
Residence: New Palestine, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304224
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Levesque
Age : 36
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304225
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christopher Lobody
Age : 33
Residence: Dyer, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304240
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Schererville Police Department
Offense Description: ARSON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Joshua Patino
Age : 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304237
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Emanuel Pugh Jr.
Age : 24
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304227
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: DOMESTIC BATTERY - AGGRAVATED - USING A DEADLY WEAPON
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jerry Knight
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304236
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Elishah Elliott
Age : 21
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304241
Arrest Date: May 5, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - DECEPTION - IDENTITY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Elzinga
Age : 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304220
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kyle Griffin
Age : 29
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304234
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Michael Carter
Age : 48
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304233
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Gary Police Department
Offense Description: MOTOR VEHICLE - THEFT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Jason Cooke
Age : 55
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304223
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Kolin Burgess
Age : 24
Residence: Kouts, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304235
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - METHAMPHETAMINE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Roy Walker
Age : 54
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304212
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Daniel Torrecilla
Age : 27
Residence: Crete, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304197
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Donald Gilley
Age : 37
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304215
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Steven Medsker
Age : 39
Residence: Hobart, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304207
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hobart Police Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Rene Rodriguez
Age : 51
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304210
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dante Banks
Age : 48
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304211
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Highland Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felipe Cruz-Figueroa
Age : 44
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304218
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Sadie Fuller
Age : 45
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304217
Arrest Date: May 4, 2023
Arresting Agency: New Chicago Police Department
Offense Description: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - POSSESSION - SCHEDULE I
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Walls
Age : 37
Residence: Riverdale, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304192
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT - VEHICLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michelle Wellons
Age : 47
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304182
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: CONFINEMENT
Highest Offense Class: Felony
George Tovey III
Age : 31
Residence: Eau Claire, MI
Booking Number(s): 2304184
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: INTIMIDATION - STALKING VIOLATIONS
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Felicia Smith
Age : 29
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304175
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: FRAUD - FORGERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Raul Mendoza
Age : 50
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304195
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OPERATE VEHICLE AFTER BEING HABITUAL TRAFFIC OFFENDER
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Devin Price
Age : 23
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number(s): 2304180
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: RESISTING - INTERFERING WITH PUBLIC SAFETY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Reinaldo Rosa
Age : 43
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304186
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Hammond Police Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - PURSE-SNATCHING - $750 TO $50,000
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Dorothy King
Age : 58
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304178
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: BATTERY - SIMPLE - AGAINST LAW ENFORCEMENT OR PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL; FAMILY OFFENSE- NEGLECT OF DEPENDANT/CHILD VIOLATIONS; INTIMIDATION
Highest Offense Class: Felonies
Markus McCoy
Age : 58
Residence: St. John, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304191
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: St. John Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Phillip Davis
Age : 37
Residence: Star City, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304173
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS HYPODERMIC SYRINGE OR NEEDLE
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Christin Enyeart
Age : 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304172
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Darryl Anthony Jr.
Age : 29
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304185
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Marcel Brooks
Age : 55
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304189
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Jacqueline Castro
Age : 27
Residence: Bremen, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304196
Arrest Date: May 3, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
James Taylor
Age : 24
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304144
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Winfield Police Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Harold Wireman
Age : 63
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number(s): 2303717
Arrest Date: April 17, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Richard Reyes Jr.
Age : 20
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304150
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: THEFT - PROPERTY - SHOPLIFTING - < $750
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brett Kallok
Age : 39
Residence: Griffith, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304145
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Nakeda Martina
Age : 37
Residence: College Park, GA
Booking Number(s): 2304161
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Other
Offense Description: ROBBERY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Julian Ponce Sr.
Age : 33
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304164
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESSION - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Brandon Feliciano
Age : 35
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304158
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: LCCC
Offense Description: BURGLARY - PROPERTY
Highest Offense Class: Felony
Michael Harlan
Age : 37
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304167
Arrest Date: May 2, 2023
Arresting Agency: Indiana State Police
Offense Description: OWI
Highest Offense Class: Misdemeanor
Willie England Jr.
Age : 34
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304149
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: POSSESS LEGEND DRUG OR PRECURSOR
Highest Offense Class: Felony
James Collins Jr.
Age : 22
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number(s): 2304154
Arrest Date: May 1, 2023
Arresting Agency: Lake County Sheriff's Department
Offense Description: DEALING - COCAINE OR NARCOTIC DRUG
Highest Offense Class: Felony
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UVALDE, Texas — Students at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will not be allowed to bring backpacks to school for the remainder of the semester. The reminder was sent to families in the district.
District leaders said the safety measure is in response to an increase of "non-credible social media threats." This will mean no backpacks, sling bags, messenger bags or large purses.
However, students can bring a one gallon Ziploc bag, a small clear bag or clutch, and non transparent lunch boxes.
On the district's website, it says this ban will run through May 22. Students will be provided with school supplies.
Click here to read the "no backpack practice" on the district's website.
This comes after an announcement on May 5 where Southwest ISD said they will also implement a backpack ban as a precaution.
The district informed parents through a letter about the updated policy and released a video explaining what led to the decision. Backpacks are banned through the remainder of the school year. | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/uvalde-cisd-banned-backpacks/273-550c4c2e-57f6-4ccf-964d-928c24d78bd6 | 2023-05-15T21:05:09 | 1 | https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/uvalde-cisd-banned-backpacks/273-550c4c2e-57f6-4ccf-964d-928c24d78bd6 |
SEVERN, Md. — A homicide investigation is currently underway in Severn.
Anne Arundel County Police were called to the 8100 block of Meade Village Road for reports of a shooting.
When they arrived, they located 37-year-old David Joseph Bond Jr. suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was later pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Police have not identified a suspect.
The Homicide Unit is investigating and asks anyone with any information to call 410-222-4731, or you can remain anonymous by calling the TipLine at 410-222-4700. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/37-year-old-man-shot-killed-in-severn-early-monday-morning | 2023-05-15T21:05:29 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/37-year-old-man-shot-killed-in-severn-early-monday-morning |
EDGEWATER, Md. — The suspect in the deadly November 2020 shooting in Edgewater has been brought into custody.
RELATED: Anne Arundel Co. Police search for gunman in Saturday double shooting that left a man dead
It all began on November 20, officers with the Anne Arundel County Police Department responded to the 20th block of Brick Church Road for reports of a shooting.
When they arrived they located two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
The first victim, 52-year-old Ronal Alcids Maldonado-Quijada, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim, 28-year-old Rodolfo Adalberto Villeda-Carbajal, survived.
According to charging documents, witnesses gave descriptions of the events leading up to the shooting.
A witness said they were attending an outdoor party with a bonfire at the home.
The witness also stated that one of their former coworkers brought his nephew with him.
They recalled the nephew had a verbal argument with the two victims.
During the altercation, the nephew pulled out a handgun and fired multiple times at the victims.
After contacting a known associate of the witness, police were able to get a name and a phone number for the suspect.
Running the number through law enforcement databases gave police the suspect's full name, Wilbur Oswaldo Nunez-Menendez.
On May 11, 2023, Nunez-Menendez was extradited from El Salvador to Maryland by U.S. Marshals and turned over to the Anne Arundel County Police.
He is charged with first degree murder, two counts of first degree assault, two counts of second degree assault, two counts of reckless endangerment, and firearm-related charges. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-extradited-from-el-salvador-in-connection-to-deadly-2020-shooting-in-aaco | 2023-05-15T21:05:35 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/man-extradited-from-el-salvador-in-connection-to-deadly-2020-shooting-in-aaco |
GLEN BURNIE, Md. — 19-year-old Jonah Baney was far more than a statistic.
“He was 19. He was going to Salisbury University the next day for Newly-accepted Students Day. He wanted to be a federal law enforcement officer,” said Joshua Baney, who now provides a eulogy to his youngest brother who lost his life in a crash in Carroll County on June 14 of last year when he failed to wear a seat belt. “He was leaving his girlfriend’s house. He was going no more than a mile and a half to Chick-fil-A just to buy some dinner and unfortunately a car turned out in front of him and he rolled his 4Runner and he was ejected through the sunroof.”
While the law requires everyone inside a vehicle to be restrained, a safety campaign is underway leading up to Memorial Day targeting those who do not.
“So sometimes people say it takes too long and it reality, it takes just three seconds. Just do it as soon as you get in the car. Put that seat belt on,” said Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer, “The second excuse we hear is really it hurts my neck. It bothers my neck. You can adjust it up and down. It should not hurt if it’s properly installed. Also, people in the back seat often times are not buckled.”
Those people can become projectiles and injure or kill someone in the seats in front of them during an accident.
In the months since the crash in Westminster, Joshua has established the Jonah B. Foundation in his brother’s memory.
A tribute to a life cut short complete with a painful message that seat belts can save lives.
“He had all his whole life to live,” said Joshua, “and no parent should have to live with the fact their son has died from a tragedy that is totally preventable.” | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/three-seconds-that-could-save-your-life | 2023-05-15T21:05:42 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/three-seconds-that-could-save-your-life |
BALTIMORE — Water has been restored at the Marriott Inner Harbor and Hilton Baltimore after a water main break caused a steam pipe explosion Sunday.
There is still a large hole in the ground on Eutaw Street from the explosion. DPW said the street will remain closed indefinitely, but two lanes are open on Pratt Street.
It was a surprise to many after a loud noise followed the steam pipe rupture. Lachelle Downs was in her room at the Hilton Baltimore when the explosion happened.
"We looked out the window and there was water everywhere, smoke and then the fire station came,” said Downs.
RELATED: Four people injured after steam pipe explosion in downtown Baltimore
Downs said when she woke up Monday morning she could still see the effects, "I got up and it was like seven in the morning and it was back on but it was brown so we had to let the water run for a little while.”
BGE crews were installing a gas line early Sunday morning when they struck an unmarked pipe near Pratt and Eutaw Streets. This caused a water main break that led to the steam pipe explosion.
"Smoke was all in the sky covering the sun and everything. It was like it was a bad cloud. It felt like the ground was shaking like it was an earthquake,” said Quintino Mccleoy, who works at Marriott.
Water was shut off at both the Hilton Baltimore and the Marriott Inner Harbor as their locations are next to where the explosion happened. Marriott general manager Brian Williams said they were at about 50 percent occupancy when this happened.
But five gallon water containers were provided to guests until water was back on.
"Fortunately for us we had a lot of people going over to the game, so the impact was minimal when it immediately happened. The problem came when they came back from the game and wanting to take showers,” said Williams.
Assistant Director Bernadette Davison from the Hilton said they went without water longer than they anticipated.
"We had to relocate a lot of guests to different hotels just so they had access to water and then on top of that compensate the guests we did have in house that had to go without water. They originally said it was only supposed to be about two or three hours, but it ended up being all night,” said Davison.
The fire department said the explosion caused the road to rupture causing injury to four construction workers, three of them went to the hospital. The fourth worker requested not to be transported.
No one was critically injured. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/water-restored-after-steam-pipe-explosion-but-one-street-remains-closed | 2023-05-15T21:05:48 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/water-restored-after-steam-pipe-explosion-but-one-street-remains-closed |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — There are several reasons why some moms might struggle with their adult children taking care of them. It’s not the nature of motherhood for a child to take care of their mom. The role reversal can feel uncomfortable, and moms might feel like they’re letting their kids down. There can be a loss of independence.
Another reason is that moms might not want to be a burden on their children whether it’s their kid’s time, energy, or finances. If their adult children are taking care of them that it could lead to uncomfortable feelings about their own failing health and eventual mortality. Culture could play a role in the resistance also. It might be expected that moms maintain their independence, or it can be perceived as a weakness.
If you have any concerns about your mom living alone then have an open conversation with her. Ask for her perspective on how things are going. See what she’s willing to reveal. Then you can share your observations and why you think it’ll be a good idea that she gets a little help. Explain what the help might look like.
One thing that’s important to keep in mind is to give your mom a voice. She’ll be much happier if she’s included in the decision-making about her life. She’ll feel respected and in control and less stressed and less likely to suffer from depressive symptoms.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health announced Monday that it will close the intensive care unit at Sycamore Shoals Hospital and move intensive care services to Johnson City Medical Center.
The ICU at Sycamore Shoals will close effective Sunday, June 4, according to Ballad.
The health system said the decision to integrate intensive care services was made after an “in-depth review of existing services.”
“The average daily census of the ICU at Sycamore Shoals Hospital is fewer than six patients, making its ICU one of the lower-volume units in the state of Tennessee, a fact not surprising given the proximity of the hospital to Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC), where many patients from the Sycamore Shoals Hospital service area currently receive their ICU services,” Ballad said in a release.
Ballad said the higher level of care offered at JCMC will increase the chances of better patient outcomes.
“The overwhelming medical evidence shows that regionalizing high-acuity services, like intensive care, saves more lives,” Ballad Health Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Amit Vashist said in a release.
The health system said records show that in 2022, 337 patients in the Sycamore Shoals service area used the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center. Moving ICU services to Johnson City will eliminate the transfer of patients who are already in the ICU at Sycamore Shoals but need a higher level of services, Ballad said.
According to Ballad, the move is in alignment with national best practices for providing intensive care services.
Employees affected by the move will have the option of working other positions at Sycamore Shoals or working positions at JCMC that are equivalent to their current roles, the health system said.
Ballad also announced investments, including the addition of a psychiatric provider to its Elizabethton primary care clinic and the purchase of a new 3D mammography unit.
“This new technology will enhance breast cancer detection and improve patient outcomes for the women in the communities we serve,” said Dwayne Taylor, CEO of Sycamore Shoals Hospital. “Additionally, given the demand for behavioral health services, we are also pleased to be adding a psychiatric provider to our primary care clinic here in Elizabethton. This will further expand investments in primary care and behavioral health integration, thus enhancing access to services aligned with the needs of our community.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-to-close-sycamore-shoals-icu/ | 2023-05-15T21:24:23 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/ballad-health-to-close-sycamore-shoals-icu/ |
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – Leaders of Dominion Senior Living of Bristol cut the ribbon Monday on a new feature to help residents living with dementia feel like they can provide care.
The senior living center debuted its new nursery during a public afternoon ceremony. The nursery includes a crib with baby dolls for residents, as well as a fully stocked changing station.
According to Dominion, the nursery was dedicated to the memory of Jean Williams. Williams’s granddaughter, Carrie Mullins, said her grandmother loved caring for children.”
“Taking care of children was an integral part of my grandmother’s life,” said Mullins. “We lost her to Alzheimer’s in 2008. Children have an unexplainable positive effect on the majority of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and various forms of dementia. Many times, folks often feel they no longer have a purpose, become bored, and can have major behavioral expressions as a result. We try to keep engagement at a peak through many avenues, one being life stations, such as the nursery.”
Mullins said the nursery cost about $600 to set up.
“With Alzheimer’s residents, a lot of times they go back in time,” Mullins said. “They recede to the ages of where they had babies. So a lot of times they will carry around the babies. It gives them something to do and this will help them in the community, will keep them busy and give them nurturing situations.”
The nursery includes things for the “babies” like towels, clothes and other materials.
Dominion specializes in providing care to residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-senior-living-center-debuts-nursery-for-dementia-patients/ | 2023-05-15T21:24:29 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-senior-living-center-debuts-nursery-for-dementia-patients/ |
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A Bristol woman was arrested after a security guard at the Bristol Public Library was reportedly cut with a knife during an altercation.
A release from the Bristol, Virginia Police Department (BVPD) said Jessica Burker, 36, is charged with felony assault after she became involved in an altercation on May 12 at around 2 p.m. with a library security guard.
During the altercation, Burker allegedly pulled a knife on the guard, who was able to successfully disarm her, the release said.
The security guard reportedly received a cut on his hand during the fight, and Burker was taken to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail on a $5,000 bond, according to the release. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-woman-accused-of-cutting-security-guard-during-altercation/ | 2023-05-15T21:24:35 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/bristol-woman-accused-of-cutting-security-guard-during-altercation/ |
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The annual Big Train Show at East Tennessee State University will return June 2-3.
Featuring 64,000 square feet of display space, the event will take place inside the Ballad Health Athletic Center, also known as the Mini-Dome.
According to ETSU, the Big Train Show will include dozens of vendors displaying model railroad items on more than 200 tables.
The event will be open Friday, June 2 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission will be $8 per day for adults. Children 12 years and under will be admitted for free.
The Carter Railroad Museum at ETSU will be open during the Big Train Show. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dates-set-for-2023-etsu-big-train-show/ | 2023-05-15T21:24:41 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/dates-set-for-2023-etsu-big-train-show/ |
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Police identify teen girl killed while leaving Phoenix house party
Ellie Willard
Arizona Republic
Police have identified the teenage girl who was fatally shot while leaving a house party in Phoenix.
Just after midnight on Sunday, officers responded to a call of shots fired in a neighborhood near 91st Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
When officers arrived, they found 17-year-old Desiree Rivas suffering from gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead on scene.
Early information indicates the teen was leaving a house party in the neighborhood when she was struck by gunfire. The suspect remains outstanding.
Anyone with information can contact the Phoenix Police Department, or Silent Witness (480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish). | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/police-identify-teen-girl-fatally-shot-leaving-phoenix-house-party/70220213007/ | 2023-05-15T21:26:03 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/15/police-identify-teen-girl-fatally-shot-leaving-phoenix-house-party/70220213007/ |
Three residents were displaced today after a fire at 3001 Sandpoint Road, the Fort Wayne Fire Department said in a news release.
A resident woke up to the smell of smoke and found a fire in the front room of the home, according to a report from Fort Wayne Battalion Chief Jamison York. All three residents and a cat were able to escape through a first-floor window.
No injuries were reported.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, they were able to enter the home and quickly extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fire-displaces-three-fort-wayne-residents/article_4780510c-f33e-11ed-8bcf-0308b00e344e.html | 2023-05-15T21:26:05 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fire-displaces-three-fort-wayne-residents/article_4780510c-f33e-11ed-8bcf-0308b00e344e.html |
About $61 million in investment is coming to improve electric transmission in Whitley and Noble counties, Indiana Michigan Power announced Monday.
The utility company’s Albion and Tri-Lakes Transmission Improvements Project will rebuild miles of transmission lines, some of which date back to the 1950s. According to a news release from I&M, the current lines are deteriorating and have seen more than 35 service interruptions in the last eight years.
Rebuilding the lines with modern equipment, including steel poles instead of old wooden ones, will help protect against the weather and reduce frequent maintenance, the company said.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and end at late that same year, and the power company said it will communicate project updates to affected landowners in the area.
The company plans to rebuild most of the line in or near the existing right-of-way, which the power company said might require new or updated property easements.
The new steel poles and metal H-frames will be about 100 feet tall, and the right-of-ways will be approximately 100 feet wide.
The project involves 10 miles of transmission line between Kendallville and Albion, five miles between Albion and Wolf Lake and nine miles from Tri-Lakes to Larwill.
According to the release, I&M also plans to replace equipment at its substations in Albion and Kendallville. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana-michigan-power-plans-upgrades-to-power-lines/article_aef7efc8-f34a-11ed-92e3-d3806453742a.html | 2023-05-15T21:26:15 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/indiana-michigan-power-plans-upgrades-to-power-lines/article_aef7efc8-f34a-11ed-92e3-d3806453742a.html |
The Indiana Supreme Court has opted not to hear two cases of transgender girls seeking to change their gender on their birth certificates.
By declining the cases, earlier appeals court rulings stand, meaning trial courts do not have the authority to grant gender change petitions for birth certificates unless the General Assembly codifies it.
Justices split in their decisions last week, with three justices – Chief Justice Loretta Rush, Mark Massa and Christopher Goff – denying the motion to transfer one case and two justices – Geoffrey Slaughter and Derek Molter – dissenting. In the second case, Rush and Molter dissented.
The first case centers around a nine-year-old transgender girl who argued that having the male designation on her birth certificate allowed her school to restrict her bathroom access and complicated her other health care proceedings, leading her mother to file for a gender change in Allen County.
The local trial court denied that motion, urging the family to wait in order “to make sure she is who she says she is.” An appeals court found that trial courts lacked the authority to grant such changes.
According to court rulings, some trial courts had granted petitions to the Indiana Department of Health to change one’s gender on their birth certificate since 2014, indicating a lack of consensus among trial court judges.
The second case involves another transgender girl from Orange County with a nearly identical legal journey where both the trial and appellate court denied the gender marker change.
Transgender youth have repeatedly been the focus of lawmakers, including a ban on gender-affirming health care that passed earlier this year as well as a bill requiring schools to “out” transgender students. In the previous year, the state prohibited female transgender athletes from playing on girls teams at public schools.
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A classroom experience was all it took for Christabel "Emma" Adhiambo to pursue a teaching career – a field she once considered her backup plan.
"After being in a classroom the first time, I fell in love with teaching because I saw the changes it brought to the students and the growth they made in classrooms," Adhiambo said Monday.
The Fort Wayne Community Schools educator reflected on her profession moments after Superintendent Mark Daniel surprised her with the announcement that she is the district's 2023 Secondary Teacher of the Year.
"We're so grateful that you are here," Daniel said after students and staff gave Adhiambo a standing ovation in the Bill C. Anthis Center downtown.
Award finalists were Melanie Rice of Amp Lab at Electric Works, Amy Schmitz of North Side High School, Reba Ervin of Northrop High School, Katie Sheppard of South Side High School and Josie Gorman of Towles New Tech Middle School.
Adhiambo will be nominated for Indiana Teacher of the Year along with Shellie Kale-Burden, the district's Elementary Teacher of the Year.
"I did not expect this because the school district has so many amazing teachers," Adhiambo said. "I did not imagine that I could be the one who represents the school district."
Adhiambo has taught for 21 years, including more than two years leading the Young Adult Transition program at the FWCS Career Academy. It prepares special education students for postsecondary life by providing training on employability skills. Students age out at 21.
"When I see students wanting to come to school and looking forward to coming here and learning every day, that's just – that's the icing to it," Adhiambo said.
Parents gushed about Adhiambo's effect on their children during a presentation at last week's school board meeting.
"Not a day goes by that my daughter doesn't blossom and grow," parent Marlie Gernhardt said. "My daughter is excited to go to YAT, and she can't wait to come home and share what she learned."
Adhiambo initially went to college with aspirations of becoming a journalist with plans to minor in education, she said.
"I wanted it to be my backup thing, but I never thought I would be a teacher," Adhiambo said, adding her mother is a retired teacher. "I saw so many struggles that she went through."
Teacher of the Year candidates were nominated by building principals, and finalists were chosen by a committee of administrators.
Other secondary nominees were Melinda Keller of Blackhawk Middle School, Todd Townsend of Jefferson Middle School, Susan Boyce of Kekionga Middle School, Kimberly Speed of Lakeside Middle School, Sarah Matson of Lane Middle School, Tracey Saylor of Memorial Park Middle School, Isaac Davis of Miami Middle School, Christina Ragukonis of Northwood Middle School, Yolanda Osorio of Portage Middle School, Kurt Tippman of Snider High School and Aaron Koch of Wayne High School. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/fort-wayne-community-schools-crowns-secondary-teacher-of-the-year/article_2a388232-f333-11ed-8460-bb63abdd20d0.html | 2023-05-15T21:26:18 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/fort-wayne-community-schools-crowns-secondary-teacher-of-the-year/article_2a388232-f333-11ed-8460-bb63abdd20d0.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Indians will soon have fans sign anti-bullying pledges and take donations to honor the life of a young baseball fan who took his own life due to bullying.
Seventh-grader Terry Badger III died in March after leaving behind a video explaining bullying he experienced from classmates at Covington Middle School drove him to take his own life.
“His exact words were, ‘They made fun of me every (expletive) day and I hate my (expletive) life. I’m going to kill myself,’” his mother, Robyn recalled of some of her son’s final words.
Badger was a fan of baseball and had dreams of playing in the MLB. The Indians will take a stand to strike out bullying in honor of the Covington baseball player.
Each day, fans will be encouraged to sign an anti-bullying pledge to help strike out bullying in their daily lives.
Fans may also make in-park and online donations to Indianapolis Indians Charities, which will match up to $4,400 in donations.
All funds raised during the homestand will go toward the TB3 Nonprofit Foundation’s plans to build an afterschool youth facility that would provide a safe place for Covington children to go after school and on weekends.
The strike out bullying campaign will take place throughout the duration of the upcoming home games against the Iowa Cubs, from May 16 through Sunday, May 21. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-indians-to-strike-out-bullying-in-honor-of-young-baseball-fan-bullied-to-the-point-of-suicide-terry-badger-iii/531-3eff2414-9eb8-411b-a39b-4bb23b07c73d | 2023-05-15T21:27:06 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indianapolis-indians-to-strike-out-bullying-in-honor-of-young-baseball-fan-bullied-to-the-point-of-suicide-terry-badger-iii/531-3eff2414-9eb8-411b-a39b-4bb23b07c73d |
SAN ANTONIO — Monday marks 30 years since the Alamodome first opened in San Antonio, a birthday celebrated by local leaders who came together to commemorate the facility's decades of sporting events, concerts, ice shows, monster truck rallies and more.
The east-side venue is the biggest in San Antonio, with 64,000 seats—but that capacity can go up depending on the event being held. Each of the six biggest crowds in Alamodome history, in fact, far surpass that 64,000-seat number.
The Alamodome opened May 15, 1993, and was the former home of the San Antonio Spurs, before the team moved to the AT&T Center in 2002. Back in January, the team returned to the Alamodome in a historic game against the Golden State Warriors. A new record was set for attendance at a regular-season NBA game with nearly 70,000 fans present.
"It's safe to say that the Alamodome is experiencing the most momentum right now than its had in its 30-year history," Mayor Ron Nirenberg said at the news conference.
Officials said in 30 years, 33 million people have passed through the dome's doors and it has brought in more than $4 billion in economic revenue.
The Alamodome is famous for its unique cable stays at each corner which were innovative for the time it was built. The building was the first stadium in the country to use them to support the enormous flat roof.
The building is also home to the Valero Alamo Bowl, which is one of the top college football bowl games. It reliably brings in top-ranking teams each year with healthy attendence numbers and a boost to the local economy. Recently, the dome became the home to the newest San Antonio professional team, the Brahmas. The team just wrapped up its 10-game season back in late April. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/alamodome-celebrates-30-year-anniversary/273-e0318689-642a-4ff6-8500-f66bbf45927b | 2023-05-15T21:27:44 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/alamodome-celebrates-30-year-anniversary/273-e0318689-642a-4ff6-8500-f66bbf45927b |
UVALDE, Texas — Students at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will not be allowed to bring backpacks to school for the remainder of the semester. The reminder was sent to families in the district.
District leaders said the safety measure is in response to an increase of "non-credible social media threats." This will mean no backpacks, sling bags, messenger bags or large purses.
However, students can bring a one gallon Ziploc bag, a small clear bag or clutch, and non transparent lunch boxes.
On the district's website, it says this ban will run through May 22. Students will be provided with school supplies.
Click here to read the "no backpack practice" on the district's website.
This comes after an announcement on May 5 where Southwest ISD said they will also implement a backpack ban as a precaution.
The district informed parents through a letter about the updated policy and released a video explaining what led to the decision. Backpacks are banned through the remainder of the school year. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/uvalde-cisd-banned-backpacks/273-550c4c2e-57f6-4ccf-964d-928c24d78bd6 | 2023-05-15T21:27:50 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/uvalde-cisd-banned-backpacks/273-550c4c2e-57f6-4ccf-964d-928c24d78bd6 |
The Normal Police Department said Sgt. Cory McNicol and officers Brandon Sipes and Joshua Harper were presented with letters of appreciation Friday from Chief Steve Petrilli for going "above and beyond" on a late April call.
The statement, posted on the department's Facebook page on Monday, said the three responded to a Normal apartment complex where a person armed with a large knife was threatening self-harm.
The armed person tried several times to hurt themselves in front of the officers, and attempted to prompt officers to harm them, the department said.
Sipes and Harper convinced this person that "their life mattered and showed tremendous compassion" to them in their time of crisis. Both took hold of the knife and got the previously armed person to the care they needed, NPD said.
By working to build trust and rapport with that person, the post concluded these officers made a positive impact and made the community safer.
Brendan Denison is our breaking news reporter. Denison was a digital content producer for WCIA-TV in Champaign and a reporter for The Commercial-News in Danville. He can be reached at (309) 820-3238 and bdenison@pantagraph.com.
Shown from right Friday are three Normal Police Department officers being presented with letters of appreciation for responding to an April mental health crisis at a Normal apartment building: Sgt. Cory McNicol, Ofc. Brandon Sipes and Ofc. Joshua Harper. Left is NPD Chief Steve Petrilli. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/normal-officers-recognized-for-response-to-april-mental-health-crisis/article_0cc315be-f351-11ed-a186-ef3f71d23c1a.html | 2023-05-15T21:30:45 | 0 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/normal-officers-recognized-for-response-to-april-mental-health-crisis/article_0cc315be-f351-11ed-a186-ef3f71d23c1a.html |
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BLOOMINGTON — Police in Bloomington said a man is facing felony charges after a stabbing another Friday.
On Monday, Bloomington Police Department spokesperson, Ofc. Brandt Parsley, said 27-year-old Zachery Justus, of Bloomington, was arrested Friday on a Class 3 felony charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
The Pantagraph previously reported officers were called shortly after 4 p.m. Friday to a reported stabbing in the 300 block of DeVille Drive in Bloomington. Police said at the time one person was detained at the scene.
Parsley said a 27-year-old man was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. That victim is no longer receiving hospital care.
Justus' bond was set at $20,000 in a Saturday court hearing. He remains in custody of the McLean County Detention Facility.
His arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. June 2.
A Massachusetts man was arrested for allegedly attempting to stab a flight attendant in the neck with a broken metal spoon three times during a flight from Los Angeles to Boston, attempting to open an emergency exit door, according to the Justice Department.
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Bloomington police search for evidence in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of East Washington Street after a shooting on Thursday.
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Bloomington police officers investigate the scene after a gunshot victim was discovered at an apartment complex in the 800 block of East Washington Street, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington firefighters and paramedics prepare to transport a male gunshot victim in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of E. Washington St., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington firefighters and paramedics render aid to a male gunshot victim after he was discovered in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of E. Washington St., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police tape off an apartment complex in the 800 block of E. Washington St. following a shooting, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police talk to neighbors after a gunshot victim was discovered in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of E. Washington St., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police officers look for evidence after a shooting in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of East Washington Street on Thursday night.
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Bloomington firefighters placed an aerial ladder to provide light over a courtyard between apartments after a shooting in the 800 block of East Washington Street Thursday night.
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Bloomington police officers investigate a shooting that occurred in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of East Washington Street, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington looked for evidence in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of E. Washington St. after a shooting, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police looked for evidence around apartments in the 800 block of E. Washington St., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police talk to neighbors after a male gunshot victim was discovered in a courtyard between apartments in the 800 block of E. Washington St., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police looked for evidence after a shooting in the 800 block of E. Washington St., Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.
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Bloomington police respond to a shooting in the 800 block of East Washington Street on Nov. 4. Data shows the city had 31 shots fired calls in 2021.
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ARKANSAS, USA — The average annual wage for drivers of heavy and tractor-trailer trucks was $47,090 in Arkansas in 2022, compared with $53,090 nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Such drivers operate a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight.
Arkansas ranked No. 1 in the United States with the highest concentration of jobs in the category.
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Inside Out Reentry Community purchases first Iowa City home for formerly incarcerated persons
Affordable, furnished housing is now available to six formerly incarcerated Iowa City individuals thanks to Inside Out Reentry Community’s new purchase.
The nonprofit based in Iowa City dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated persons re-enter society has purchased its first “re-entry house” in Johnson County. This home is expected to be one of several established by the Inside Out Reentry Community, according to a press release.
The residence is located at 719 Page St. in Iowa City, a 3,561 square-foot dwelling with four bedrooms and four bathrooms according to real estate company Zillow. However, it is being renovated to be a six-bedroom home, Michelle Heinz, executive director, told the Press-Citizen.
Citizens recently released from incarceration are nearly 10 times more likely to become homeless than the general public, according to the nonprofit Prison Policy Initiative’s report in 2018.
“I've been in my role for five years and by far the most significant challenge that folks face returning to the community in Johnson County is finding affordable and safe housing,” she said. “So this is something we've been actively working on for years.”
Heinz said that inside Out Reentry Community worked with local citizens to ensure their program was needed.
Inside Out Reentry Community purchased the home for $375,000. The organization made the purchase with the help of grants from the Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County, Iowa City and donations from faith communities and others, Heinz said.
The nonprofit’s capital campaign raised $293,000 for the purchase of the home.
The house is set to open in late summer once minor remodeling is complete. A reception will be held for donors and neighbors once renovations are finished.
What residents can expect at the Inside Out Reentry Community home
Each resident will be provided their own room which will be furnished with a bed, a dresser, and an end table in addition to household necessities such as pillows, towels and sheets. The kitchen will also be stocked with dishware and other items residents may need.
Inside Out Reentry Community will provide additional support as well by hosting weekly meetings while on-site case management will be available to the residents. The organization will offer help with locking down employment and transportation if needed. All residents will have access to Inside Out Reentry Community’s other services, including their weekly peer support groups.
“I'm really excited that the house has the space that we can be in the home, but also really not be too involved in their space so that they are able to come out and get some independence and privacy as well,” Heinz said.
Several incarcerated individuals have shown strong interest in the home already, Heinz said.
Residents will pay rent and utilities in a combined, single payment of $500 a month. The home will be a sober-living residence, all male, with renters allowed to stay for two years.
Just 3% of apartments in Iowa City cost between $501 and $700, according to Rent.com.
Paris Barraza covers entertainment, lifestyle and arts at the Iowa City Press-Citizen. Reach her at PBarraza@press-citizen.com or 319-519-9731. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza. | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/inside-out-house-purchased-exclusively-for-formerly-incarcerated-people/70209739007/ | 2023-05-15T21:38:44 | 0 | https://www.press-citizen.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/inside-out-house-purchased-exclusively-for-formerly-incarcerated-people/70209739007/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – A man has been charged with second-degree murder in a Northwest Roanoke homicide that happened one week ago, according to police.
Al-Sherreief M. Mahoney, 40, of Roanoke was identified as a suspect throughout the course of the investigation, and detectives said they obtained a warrant for him and immediately started searching for him. He was taken into custody on Friday by the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force.
Mahoney was charged in connection with a fatal shooting at The Cove at Peter’s Creek in Northwest Roanoke on May 8. Around 8:20 p.m., police were told that a man was shot in the 3800 block of Panorama Ave. NW.
Officers arrived at the scene to find a man with what appeared to be serious injuries lying in a parking lot in the area.
Roanoke Police then rendered aid until Roanoke Fire-Ems personnel arrived.
The man was taken to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where he later died, authorities said. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/15/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-nw-roanoke-shooting/ | 2023-05-15T21:40:05 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/15/man-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-nw-roanoke-shooting/ |
Massive Kewaunee factory farm, DNR reach settlement on manure spreading, water monitoring
MADISON – A massive Kewaunee County factory farm will eliminate its application of liquid manure on fields over the next four years, as part of a legal settlement that allows it to avoid installing costly groundwater monitoring wells.
Kinnard Farms on May 11 agreed to install the manure treatment technology at it is Casco location. The Department of Natural Resources agreed to the farm's terms.
The agreement is the latest chapter in long-running tensions between the county's massive farms, known as CAFOs — or Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations — and residents concerned about the impact of the large operations on their drinking water.
The technology Kinnard is planning to install is called a Varcor System, manufactured by Sedron Technologies. It will transform liquid manure into three products, according to a statement from Lee Kinnard, an owner of the farm: clean water, dry organic fertilizer and organic ammonia fertilizer.
The technology will eliminate the majority of truck traffic in the area and reduce the need for long-term storage of liquid manure in lagoons.
More:Lawmakers approve a settlement with large-scale Kewaunee County factory farm over manure pollution
The original challenge stemmed from a lawsuit against the DNR, over permitting changes that limited the number of animals the farm could have to the current number, and required that the farm install groundwater monitoring wells to ensure that nutrients from manure spread on fields weren't polluting the drinking water supply for people in the area.
"Removal of the water from the manure hastens our ability to increase our family’s already extensive use of regenerative agricultural practices, allowing us to plant cover crops and eliminate tillage on an even greater number of our fields," Lee Kinnard said in a statement. "These practices are proven to regenerate soil health, prevent erosion and sequester carbon, and are highly protective of water quality."
Kinnard agreed to withdraw the legal challenge, according to a press release from Midwest Environmental Advocates, an environmental law group that represented Kewaunee County residents in the challenges to the farm's suit.
“Our fight for clean drinking water stretches back more than a decade and has involved many ordinary yet dedicated people, including more than a few who are no longer with us. This is a deeply personal issue for many of us," Kewaunee County resident Jodi Parins said in a press release. "This settlement and the potential of (manure elimination) technology will allow us to get on with our lives and, hopefully, stop being afraid of drinking our water.”
But advocates still worry that the technology might not achieve all that the farm owners are promising.
“Due to the relatively new nature of the technology, as well as this CAFO’s history of compliance violations, our clients insisted that a clear timeline and strong provisions for ensuring transparency andaccountability be incorporated into the final settlement,” attorney Adam Voskuil of Midwest Environmental Advocates said.
Kinnard also agreed to pay $215,000 in another settlement, over a number of allegations of pollution stemming from the farm's handling of manure spreading, as well as failing to submit updated documents on storage facilities between 2018 and 2020. It also called for Kinnard to submit to the DNR plans for and complete upgrades to two waste storage facilities and a feed storage area.
Kewaunee County is home to 16 CAFOs
Kewaunee County, in northeastern Wisconsin, is home to 16 industrial farms and has been struggling with agricultural pollution for years after testing showed levels of contaminants in residents' private drinking wells.
The fields on which Kinnard typically spreads manure are highly susceptible to pollution due to the short distance between the topsoil and the water table below, and the prevalence of karst geology — fractures in the bedrock that allow liquid manure to easily access the water table.
Kinnard has been embroiled in a battle with local residents and the DNR over its permits, which were updated earlier this year to include a cap of 11,369 animal units, or about 8,000 cows, which is the number the farm currently houses. The updated permit also mandated that Kinnard install monitoring wells at some of the fields it uses for spreading manure, in order to measure the impact the fertilizer is having on the groundwater.
More:Kewaunee County dairy farmer, 2 others charged with over-spreading manure, falsifying documents
While residents saw the requirements as a win, Kinnard sued DNR last year, saying the animal cap would cause the farm to lose revenue and that the monitoring wells will cost too much money.
Kewaunee is one of a number of Wisconsin counties facing water quality issues due to the overapplication of manure and other fertilizers utilized by agriculture. A study released last year found that manure and fertilizer levels exceeded recommended limits by 50% in some places, putting nearby residents and water at risk.
Laura Schulte can be reached at leschulte@jrn.com and on Twitter at @SchulteLaura. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/15/wisconsin-cafo-kinnard-farms-reaches-settlement-with-state/70219598007/ | 2023-05-15T21:40:07 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/05/15/wisconsin-cafo-kinnard-farms-reaches-settlement-with-state/70219598007/ |
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Park and Recreation is seeking lifeguards to staff pool locations across the city for the summer.
Applicants must be at least 16-years-old and have completed their certification. They pay rate is $15.50 per hour. Birmingham’s public pools will open Memorial Day weekend and based on current staffing, only two of the 16 locations wills be available.
For more information, call 205-254-2189. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-seeking-lifeguards-for-pool-locations-this-summer-season/ | 2023-05-15T21:40:27 | 0 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/city-of-birmingham-seeking-lifeguards-for-pool-locations-this-summer-season/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s a growing concern all over Central Florida — more people facing homelessness.
Celeste Claywell said she’s trying her best to keep it all together but lately, her home has often been the streets of Orlando.
“It’s sad. Because so many people are homeless now,” said Claywell. “I’m probably just going to move out of Florida.”
According to the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, in Orange County alone, more than 1,600 people are considered homeless. That number includes people living in shelters.
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The group also says there has been a 75% increase in people living on the streets in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties since before the pandemic — 587 people living and sleeping on the streets or in a car, not in a homeless facility, compared to 336 people in 2019.
On Monday, Orlando city commissioners unveiled their three-year-action plan aimed at reducing homelessness.
The city will use part of a $58 million federal grant to transform the former Ambassador Motel on the corner of Colonial Drive and Westmoreland into the Palm Gardens Apartments, opening soon with affordable housing units.
“We have to look at what’s the best use of the limited resources that we have, and I would contend that it would be ensuring that we have the affordable housing that is available,” said Orlando Commissioner Bakari Burns.
“I think we need to really protect our housing authority property and make sure that we add to the number of units available when they’re redeveloped,” said Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan.
The city is also investing in partnering with service providers like the Christian Service Center, the Coalition for the Homeless, and the Salvation Army.
“It’s not something that you can end, homelessness, you have to work on it every single day,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer.
Dyer said the three-year plan also includes trying to add more affordable housing, especially with rising rent.
The plan also includes trying to reduce the number of people on the streets by 50%, expanding services and the facilities at shelters, working to add more programs like job training and rapid rehousing assistance, and continuing to work to make the streets cleaner and safer for everyone.
“Whenever the rent goes up $100, the general accounting office says that people in our community will see an 8% or 9% increase in people experiencing homeless,” said Martha Are, the CEO of the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida and the Central Florida Coalition on Homelessness. “We want to get people into housing where we can help them as they struggle.”
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An jury found an Ocala man guilty of attempted second-degree murder Wednesday in a 2019 hammer attack.
According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Timothy Kydd, who is facing up to life in prison, is set to be sentenced on May 31 before 5th Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Daniel Merritt Jr.
Investigators said Kydd had been arrested after hitting a woman in the head on Aug. 17, 2019, when she told him he needed to leave her apartment. Kydd had recently met the victim on an online dating website, deputies said.
According to sheriff’s officials, the victim’s 7-year-old child was inside the apartment when the attack occurred and he was seen by a witness fleeing the scene.
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The victim was taken to a local trauma center and suffered multiple skull fractures, including an orbital and cervical fracture, deputies said.
Kydd was located and arrested at his mother’s home in Ocala the following day.
Since being held at the Hernando County Detention Center, Kydd has wracked up additional charges, including for damaging a sprinkler and causing the detention center pod to flood twice, mailing a letter to Merritt, indicating there was a bomb at the courthouse, and elbowing a detention deputy in the face.
His sentencing for the additional charges is pending.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – The Plaza Live announced in a news release it will soon begin renovations, which will keep the Orlando entertainment venue closed during the work.
Officials said the renovations are scheduled to start June 1 and the venue will be closed to the public during construction.
The project will be funded in part by the Orange County Tourist Development Tax and will improve the “overall experience for its patrons and performers alike,” according to the release.
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Renovations will include a completely updated lobby, upgrades to the infrastructure, a new sound system, lighting and stage equipment, officials said. The seating area will also see a redesign, improving sightlines and greater comfort.
“The Plaza Live has been a cornerstone of the Orlando entertainment scene for years, hosting a wide range of concerts, comedy shows, and other events. The renovations will enable the venue to continue to provide high-quality entertainment experiences for decades to come,” the release read.
The projected end date for renovations was not announced.
In February, The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation sent a notice to the venue, announcing it could lose its liquor license after it hosted a Christmas drag show in December.
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Irving Police say a man killed by officers on Friday night was wanted in connection with a murder that occurred in the city less than 24 hours before.
Irving Police Officer and spokesperson Robert Reeves said Monday afternoon that 40-year-old Carlos Munguía was identified by witnesses as a man who walked out of his apartment and fatally shot another man as he sat in his car Thursday night.
Reeves said police officers were called to a shooting at about 9:30 p.m. at an apartment along the 3300 block of Willow Creek Drive. It was there officers found a man dead in his vehicle from apparent gunshot wounds.
The man was later identified as 37-year-old Juan Carlos Piedra Ceballos.
Witnesses to the shooting identified Munguía as the gunman and told police he said nothing to Ceballos and that he simply walked up to the car and started shooting. Afterward, they said, Munguía left the area on foot.
Officers searched the neighborhood overnight and into the next morning but never found Munguía.
Reeves said a fugitive unit started working on tracking down the armed and dangerous man on Friday morning and that at 7:30 p.m. Friday night, they had identified his likely location along the 3300 block of West Airport Freeway.
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Three officers with the fugitive unit found Munguía in a grassy area along Texas 183, not far from the Trinity Broadcasting Network, and ordered him to get on the ground. Instead, Reeves said, the man pulled out a gun and pointed it at the officers. All three officers shot at Munguía, striking him at least once.
The officers provided first aid to the injured man before the Irving Fire Department arrived and took him to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas where he later died.
None of the officers were injured.
Police have not yet identified what led to the shooting that killed Ceballos.
"Unfortunately the victim is deceased and our suspect is deceased so we may not know what exactly provoked or caused that initial shooting for him to come down and confront him," Reeves said. "What witnesses said was that Carlos came out of his apartment walked right up to the car -- the windows were rolled up -- said nothing and just began shooting at the victim."
Regarding the police shooting of Munguía, Reeves said the fugitive officers were wearing body cameras when they confronted him but that the video is not yet able to be released.
The investigations into both shootings are ongoing. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-killed-by-irving-police-suspected-of-gunning-down-a-man-the-day-before/3258291/ | 2023-05-15T21:47:15 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-killed-by-irving-police-suspected-of-gunning-down-a-man-the-day-before/3258291/ |
A fire at a Marathon Petroleum refinery near Houston on Monday caused visible flames and left at least one worker dead, the company said.
Marathon said the cause of the morning fire was under investigation. Aerial footage from Houston television stations showed crews trying to put out flames at the Galveston Bay refinery, which is along a stretch of Texas coast that is heavily populated by petrochemical facilities.
Neither the company nor authorities immediately said whether anyone else was injured.
"The safety of our workers and the community is our top priority, and a full investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the incident," Marathon said in a statement.
Texas City police said that by Monday afternoon the fire was under control and contained in the facility. The company had earlier said it had accounted for all workers.
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Fires at refineries in the area are not uncommon. Earlier this month, a fire at a Shell facility in nearby Deer Park sent nine workers to the hospital and caused massive plumes of smoke.
In March, an explosion and fire at a facility owned by INEOS Phenol in nearby Pasadena, Texas, left one injured. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/fire-at-texas-refinery-leaves-one-worker-dead/3258224/ | 2023-05-15T21:47:16 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/fire-at-texas-refinery-leaves-one-worker-dead/3258224/ |
The number of migrants encountered at the southern border fell 50% during the last three days compared with the days leading up to the end of a key pandemic-era regulation, but it's too early to draw firm conclusions about what this means long-term, U.S. officials said Monday.
Blas Nunez-Neto, assistant secretary for border and immigration policy at the Department of Homeland Security, said border officials had been encountering a little less than 5,000 people a day since immigration restrictions linked to the coronavirus pandemic - referred to as Title 42 - expired at midnight Thursday and new U.S. enforcement measures went into effect Friday. He did not give exact numbers.
"It's still too early to draw firm conclusions. We are closely watching what's happening. We are confident that the plan that we have developed across the U.S. government to address these flows will work over time," said Nunez-Neto.
He credited the U.S. planning as well as enforcement measures Mexico and Guatemala have carried out in recent days along their own southern borders. He gave no details about what those two countries were doing.
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol, Raul Ortiz, said on Twitter on Monday that his agents had apprehended 14,752 people over the past 72 hours; that averages out to 4,917 per day.
The figures given Monday are sharply below the 10,000-plus encountered on three days last week as migrants rushed to get in before new policies to restrict asylum took effect.
Title 42 allowed U.S. officials to quickly expel migrants without letting them seek asylum, but it also carried no consequences for those who entered the country and were expelled. In the leadup to the end of Title 42, the U.S. introduced tough enforcement measures to discourage people from just arriving at the border, encouraging them instead to use one of the pathways the U.S. has created to facilitate migration.
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Many migrants, worried about these tough enforcement measures, came before Title 42 expired.
Nunez-Neto said the number of migrants in U.S. custody also has fallen "significantly" since last week but is still high.
The U.S. is in litigation about whether it can release migrants without what's called a "notice to appear." Usually migrants who are released into the United States - as opposed to those held in custody or immediately expelled - get a "notice to appear," which includes a court date and some type of monitoring with immigration officials. But it can take up to two hours to process a single person for this, potentially choking Border Patrol holding facilities when they're at capacity.
Since 2021 the U.S. has often released migrants from custody with instructions to report to an immigration office in 60 days. It's a process that takes only 20 minutes but it's come under attack by those who say it doesn't offer enough oversight. On Friday a Florida court temporarily put an end to the process; the administration is appealing that decision.
On Monday the judge, in a preliminary injunction, narrowed the order so it only applies to migrants who say they plan to stay in Florida until their court hearings.
In court filings last week, U.S. authorities said they cannot confidently estimate how many people will cross the border.
Matthew Hudak, deputy Border Patrol chief, said authorities predict arrests will spike to between 12,000 and 14,000 a day. Hudak also noted that intelligence reports failed to quickly flag a "singular surge" of 18,000 predominantly Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, in September 2021.
More than 27,000 migrants were in custody along the border one day last week, a number that may top 45,000 by the end of May if authorities can't release migrants without orders to appear in immigration court, Hudak said. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/number-of-migrants-at-southern-border-fell-50-after-immigration-changes-us-officials/3258278/ | 2023-05-15T21:47:18 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/number-of-migrants-at-southern-border-fell-50-after-immigration-changes-us-officials/3258278/ |
Gateway Technical College students swept the top three spots of the American Technical Education Association 3D Futures Competition, an event that challenges students to use digital tools to modify or address a team-designed problem.
Gateway students Suzanne Conner of Racine, Mari Jocson of Milwaukee and Tom Visintainer of Kenosha captured first place in the competition. Michelle Frahm of Burlington and Jesus Maldonado of Racine captured second. Ryan Koeppen of Burlington, Jeffery Foat of Waterford and Justin Roehl of Janesville captured third.
Gateway Architectural-Structural Engineering instructor Robert Kaebisch, who leads the effort to advise and encourage students with their projects, said the competition teaches them how to work as a team, to make decisions quickly and to think outside the box as they solve problems.
Kaebisch was particularly impressed with the presentations of this year’s competitors.
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“They have to come up with the ‘problem’ and then the solution using digital technology as part of that solution,” said Kaebisch. “That’s the hardest part. It’s easier when someone comes to you with a problem, and you have to work to find the solution. It’s much harder when you have to do the research to determine a problem and then come up with the best solution.
“This year’s presentations were outstanding. I think the judges felt so, too,” he said.
Kaebisch said the competition also shows students how to work as a team on a project, helping them build soft skills they will need in their careers.
“I like the competition in that the students have to work together on a common goal in such a short time frame,” says Kaebisch. “They also have to come up with a presentation and a project management plan within that time too. It brought them together, and they were all very proud of their projects.”
The first-place team took home a $1,500 cash prize. Their project, LIFE Systems, proposed a building emergency lighting system to help direct people to the quickest and safest exit from a burning building.
The video produced by the first-place team can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iABmVJHGXjw
The second-place team took home a $1,000 cash prize. Their project, Knight Lock, proposed a more secure locking system to safeguard tractor trailer cabs and cargos.
The video produced by the second-place team can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYVhYoyzGsQ
The third-place team took home a $500 cash prize. Their project, On-Site Visuals, proposes creating a program to direct drones to project full-size floor plans for buildings yet to be constructed to show exactly how its footprint would look on an open area of a property.
The third-place winning video can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeZIyC4UiKg. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/gateway-students-take-top-three-spots-at-national-digital-futures-competition/article_31bfa91c-f0e1-11ed-a2bf-cfad068d18a4.html | 2023-05-15T21:59:14 | 0 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/gateway-students-take-top-three-spots-at-national-digital-futures-competition/article_31bfa91c-f0e1-11ed-a2bf-cfad068d18a4.html |
LANCASTER, Pa. — A Lancaster man accused of shooting and killing another man on the corner of West New and North Market streets in the city earlier this month will face trial on homicide and related firearms offenses after a preliminary hearing Monday morning, the Lancaster County District Attorney's Office announced.
Edwin Concepcion, 22, of the first block of Hampton Lane, is charged with criminal homicide in the death of 68-year-old Israel Lugo on the afternoon of May 1, according to prosecutors.
Concepcion is also charged with carrying a firearm without a license and possessing a firearm with an altered manufacturer number in the case, prosecutors said.
Magisterial District Judge Bruce A. Roth held over the charges against Concepcion at Monday's preliminary hearing, ruling that there was sufficient evidence to proceed to trial.
Assistant District Attorney Caitlin Blazier presented testimony from Lancaster City Bureau of Police Detectives Adam Flurry – the lead investigator and affiant – and Jessica Higgins.
According to the detectives’ testimony, the victim was found lying on the street in broad daylight with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead after being transported to Lancaster General Hospital.
The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office determined the cause of death to be gunshot wounds to the body and manner to be homicide following an autopsy conducted by forensic pathologist Dr. Wayne Ross on May 2, according to evidence presented at the hearing.
The victim was struck in the neck, chest, and twice in the forearm, according to testimony.
Detectives retrieved video footage from homes, businesses, and the Lancaster Safety Coalition from the time and date of the homicide, prosecutors said.
In the footage, Concepcion can be seen following the victim before each goes out of any camera's view for approximately a minute after walking into the parking lot of 22 W. Clay St. from different entrances.
Video evidence then shows the victim walking out toward W. New St., as Concepcion follows.
According to testimony, Concepcion then manipulated an object with his arm before the victim fell to the ground. The defendant and victim were the only two in the area at this time, according to testimony.
Concepcion then runs from the scene and video footage captured the clothes he was wearing and him holding a black semiautomatic handgun. He then entered a vehicle from the rideshare service Lyft in the first block of W. James St. which transported him to the area of S. Queen St. and W. Andrew St., according to testimony.
Interviews with the Lyft driver and a search warrant on Lyft confirmed the route taken and information of the customer, which included a phone number, email, and debit card associated with Concepcion, prosecutors said.
Further investigation revealed Concepcion was on probation and provided the same number to Lancaster County Adult Probation and Parole that was used to call the Lyft ride, according to prosecutors.
Lancaster City Police conducted surveillance at a home in the 300 block of S. Queen St. – where Concepcion was currently residing – before he was arrested around 7:16 p.m. on May 2, after he exited the residence, police testified.
Evidence recovered during a subsequent search warrant on the defendant’s residence allegedly included:
- A black Springfield XD 9 mm handgun located in a vent with seven of 11 possible rounds loaded and an obliterated serial number
- Clothes matching those worn by the defendant during the homicide
- A black cell phone matching the one used by the defendant after the homicide
- A debit card matching the one used for the Lyft ride
Testimony also revealed:
- Fingerprints tested on the firearm matched the defendant
- The defendant had a juvenile burglary adjudication in 2013 that prohibited him from possessing a firearm and does not possess a permit to carry a concealed weapon
Lancaster City Police were called to Concepcion's home on April 29 for a reported neighbor dispute in which the defendant was stabbing his door with a knife. The victim was deaf and mute, according to prosecutors.
No connection between the victim and the defendant is known at this time.
Concepcion is scheduled to be arraigned on June 9, at 9 a.m. before a judge to be determined, according to court records. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/edwin-concepcion-homicide-israel-lugo-preliminary-hearing/521-b64a5bff-5865-4391-9a7b-9e9741ac853f | 2023-05-15T21:59:45 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/lancaster-county/edwin-concepcion-homicide-israel-lugo-preliminary-hearing/521-b64a5bff-5865-4391-9a7b-9e9741ac853f |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary election on May 16 marks four years since the state introduced no-excuse mail-in ballots. With those four years of experience under their belt, election officials said they have worked out most of the snags that caused counting backups in previous elections.
For example, Lancaster County didn’t finish counting ballots until 3 a.m. in the 2022 November general election.
“We’re getting better every time,” said Lancaster County Commissioner John Trescot. “Now we have a really experienced group of volunteers. We now have high-speed envelope openers. For this election, we’ve added six new high-speed scanners.”
Trescot said he expected nearly all ballots to be counted well before midnight.
Other county election officials had similar timelines. Dauphin County Election Director Jerry Feasor said he expected 99% of ballots would be counted by 8:30 p.m.
Cumberland County Elections Director Bethany Salzarulo said she expected unofficial results to be available by 8 p.m.
Another reason for the quick counting this year is the expected low voter turnout. Turnout is generally lower for primaries than general elections, and lower still in odd-year elections.
Pennsylvania’s last municipal primary election in 2021 had 22 percent voter turnout.
Officials urged voters to come out this year.
“People need to understand that they’re just as important, if not more, than a presidential or a gubernatorial year because you’re voting for people who live in your township, live in your county,” Salzarulo said. “They directly affect you almost more so than some of the bigger races, so it’s important that they come out and vote.”
Results could come out even faster, officials said, if they were allowed to begin pre-canvassing, or processing mail-in ballots, sooner. Currently, poll workers can’t start pre-canvassing until 7 a.m. on Election Day.
“We’ve learned a lot about how to learn how to work our resources to ensure that we’re getting the timely results that people are anticipating, but it would be great if we had more time to process them ahead of Election Day so we could focus our attention on the in-person election on Election Day instead,” said Lisa Schaefer, executive director of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania.
Mail-in ballots remain popular; 787,346 Pennsylvania voters requested a mail-in ballot this year, versus 820,900 voters in May 2021.
Of the mail-in ballots requested this year, 452,259 had been returned as of Friday. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-2023-primary-election-voter-turnout-mail-ballots/521-e92169de-6a2a-4206-abeb-7937c83c95e9 | 2023-05-15T21:59:49 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/pa-2023-primary-election-voter-turnout-mail-ballots/521-e92169de-6a2a-4206-abeb-7937c83c95e9 |
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A unique camp is returning to Lancaster County!
Sunny Day Camp 2023 will be hosted by Pennsylvania State Police Troop J for one-day on Saturday, May 20.
The camp was the vision of Pa. State Trooper Samantha Minnucci in 2016 as a way to promote relations between police and children/adults with special news. Trooper Minnucci wanted a program where no one would be left out of learning about Pa.-based law enforcement agencies within the community.
The one-day event will include demonstrations by the police K9 unit, bomb squad and SERT Team. Additionally, there will be games and a DJ.
The camp will conclude with a formal graduation ceremony. Lunch, snacks and a Sunny Day T-Shirt are all included with the free admission.
Registration will begin at 8 a.m., with the camp officially running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lafayette Fire Company, located at 63 Lafayette Way in Lancaster.
All residents of the Commonwealth are encouraged to attend with no age limit. Although admission is free, accompanying family members or caregivers are required to register for the event. To register, click here. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-police-lancaster-hold-one-day-camp-special-needs-pennsylvanians/521-871b2e00-e727-4144-8aff-b22c9b1f7221 | 2023-05-15T21:59:51 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/state-police-lancaster-hold-one-day-camp-special-needs-pennsylvanians/521-871b2e00-e727-4144-8aff-b22c9b1f7221 |
BUCKEYE, Ariz. — Buckeye police have arrested three teenage boys in relation to a gunshot fired near the entrance of a local Walmart.
The incident occurred on May 9 at about 7:30 p.m. at the Walmart on Watson Road.
Police said a group of three boys got into a fight, resulting in one of them pulling out a handgun and firing a shot. The suspects left the scene by the time officers arrived.
No injuries were reported.
Investigators have identified and arrested three teenage boys, ranging in age between 15 and 17, who were allegedly involved in the incident. They're facing multiple criminal charges.
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TEMPE, Ariz. — The City of Tempe is gearing up to purchase and rehabilitate a second motel into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness. Organizers of the project say it will provide up to 120 people with a place to stay.
The city first purchased a Rodeway Inn on Apache Boulevard in 2021, turning it into a 40-room shelter.
On Monday, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement to provide Tempe with $7.3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to buy the motel. Tempe itself will provide an additional $3 million.
The project aims to provide as many as 60 shelter units through the renovated motel with roughly two people per shelter unit, Maricopa County said in a pre-written release.
The shelter is designed to accommodate a wide variety of demographics: Singles, couples, seniors, families with children, people with disabilities, and even pets.
Case management services are also available to people staying at the new shelter. Tempe's Community Health and Human Services aim to provide connections to city resources, longer-term shelter, and even potential employment through the Tempe Works job program, officials said.
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As of now, Tempe hasn't closed on a property so it's unclear where exactly this shelter will be located. Tempe aims to operate this second motel as a homeless shelter for the next 10 years, converting it to an alternative use as needed afterward.
The investment is one of several made in recent weeks by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in collaboration with cities around the Valley, as well as the Human Services Campus and St. Vincent de Paul. In total, more than $30 million is being poured into the regional issue of homelessness.
“Homelessness is a complex issue that requires a coordinated effort to address. By pooling our resources and working together, we can make a meaningful impact in the lives of those experiencing homelessness,” said Maricopa County Supervisor Jack Sellers, District 1.
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Central State University President Jack Thomas will step down as university president and become a tenured professor when his contract expires at the end of June, according to an announcement from Thomas to the university community Monday.
The announcement lists Thomas’ accomplishments since joining the university in July 2020, such as growing corporate partnerships, overseeing a campus expansion and growing enrollment.
“Having accomplished what I set out to do as president, I have informed the board of trustees that I will not seek renewal of my contract,” Thomas wrote, adding that he will stay on at CSU as a tenured professor after an educational sabbatical.
He notes in his announcement that when he came to campus it was empty because of the coronavirus pandemic. And in addition to leading the university through that, he oversaw the creation of a new strategic plan dubbed “Reach Higher, Go Further, Thrive!”
“It has been a privilege serving as president during this historic period as we made monumental strides in moving the university forward,” he wrote. “During my final days as president, I will continue to work to ensure that everything is in place for the new leadership to begin the next chapter in Central State University’s history.”
Central State University Board of Trustees Chair Mark Hatcher released a statement Monday, saying: “The board thanks Dr. Thomas for his service to the university and the progress that the university has made during his time as president. The board will immediately begin plans for a search for Dr. Thomas’ successor.”
Thomas’ announcement makes no reference to recent controversies involving Thomas, including a report in February by an outside law firm hired by university trustees that described Thomas’ “leadership style” as “rude, belittling and bullying,” but not rising to the level of discrimination or harassment.
The investigation followed complaints brought by five women who had administrative roles at the university and alleged mistreatment. Two of the women have since filed a lawsuit against the university.
Thomas became the ninth president of the university when he was hired in July 2020. He replaced former president Cynthia Jackson-Hammond who resigned after eight years to lead a national higher education accreditation organization.
Thomas’ three-year contract calls for him to be paid $300,000 in the final year, plus benefits including a $12,000 annual vehicle allowance and $54,000 annual housing allowance.
Neither Thomas nor university officials said what course Thomas might teach at the university after stepping down. He holds a doctorate in English literature and criticism. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/just-in-central-states-president-to-step-down/FYXZNAAYTFHOXAOASSMLKFWBDU/ | 2023-05-15T22:05:25 | 0 | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/just-in-central-states-president-to-step-down/FYXZNAAYTFHOXAOASSMLKFWBDU/ |
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A man is facing multiple charges after he was accused of stealing a police car with a K-9 inside over the weekend. Prior to the alleged theft, he also was accused of burglarizing a Winter Haven Amscot.
Menylek Jarrett, 21, is charged with burglarizing a business, grand theft of a motor vehicle, tampering with a police K-9 and reckless driving among other charges, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.
Amscot employees called 911 at around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday after Jarrett allegedly threw a rock through the front glass door, authorities explained in a news release. Once Jarrett entered the building he attempted to throw another rock at the teller-area glass, however, it did not shatter. Realizing he could not get into the teller area, he left the business, officers explained.
Police officers arrived and did not see that Jarrett had already exited the Amscot. That's when the department said he broke the driver's side window of a sergeant's locked patrol car and drove off toward the intersection of 8th Street and Havendale Boulevard. K-9 Logan was secured in the backseat.
While driving the car, police said Jarrett crashed into multiple other vehicles. Once the patrol car was disabled, Jarrett got out and started running toward Inman Park to which officers followed him, ultimately used a Taser and took him into custody.
One person in another car was taken to the hospital with head pain, police said. K-9 Logan was also said to be safe following the incident.
Jarrett, who is said to be homeless, was taken to the hospital for treatment and then booked into the Polk County Jail where he is being held without bond. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/man-charged-stealing-winter-haven-police-car-k-9-inside/67-16675247-f51f-494a-a143-cf69abbc590a | 2023-05-15T22:09:07 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/man-charged-stealing-winter-haven-police-car-k-9-inside/67-16675247-f51f-494a-a143-cf69abbc590a |
Hello El Niño, so long La Niña
Don’t look now, but something’s coming.
You can’t see it yet, but you might feel it soon. It’s El Niño, one of the twin phenomena that affects the weather across the U.S. – and certainly in Texas.
Scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say signs point to El Niño arriving between now and July and sticking around well into 2024.
El Niño isn’t a “thing” in the corporal sense. It is a warming of the waters in parts of the Pacific Ocean that triggers changes to the world’s weather patterns. It’s been around forever. South American fishermen discovered it long before college-trained meteorologists did. Those fishermen gave it its name, which means “Little Boy” in Spanish. Fast forward about 300 years and meteorologists are ga-ga over it.
So, what does the arrival of El Niño mean?
That depends on where you live. Here in Texas it “can” mean wetter and cooler than normal weather. Notice “can” is in quotation marks. Unlike death and taxes, there are no guarantees in predicting the weather. El Niño “can” increase annual rainfall and inch or two in North Texas and make the winter a degree or two cooler.
El Niño’s sister, La Niña (Little Girl), is a mischievous youngster for Texas that brings warmer-than-normal weather and less rain. La Niña made unwelcomed visits here for three consecutive years, a meteorologic rarity. It left the building in March – to the relief of many.
Notice that in North Texas we had a severe drought during her stay.
The weather gurus think El Niño will stick around for a while and be strong.
Meteorologists love odds almost as much as Las Vegas bookmakers. Here’s where they’re placing their bets:
- The chance of El Niño settling in for late spring or early summer – 86 percent.
- The chance of El Niño being ensconced by winter – 93 percent.
- Odds of a moderate El Niño by winter – 77 percent.
- Odds of a strong El Niño – 48 percent.
While an El Niño year would be welcomed by most, the flip side is a greater chance of flooding while it’s here.
The visits from El Niño and La Niña have become erratic in recent years, which some scientists blame on climate change. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/hello-el-nino-so-long-la-nina/70218856007/ | 2023-05-15T22:10:01 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/hello-el-nino-so-long-la-nina/70218856007/ |
Nearly 700 graduates for MSU commencement
Almost 700 students walked the stage during Midwestern State University’s commencement ceremony Saturday at Kay Yeager Coliseum in Wichita Falls.
Students graduating with the highest grade point averages from each of the six academic colleges were honored with the President’s Medal for Excellence. Recipients received their medals from MSU Texas Interim President Keith Lamb.
President's Medal recipients were:
- Accounting major Hailey R. Smith graduated summa cum laude from the Dillard College of Business Administration.
- Christian L. Hadash, an applied arts and sciences major, and Lynzee F. Keys, a physical education major, earned summa cum laude honors from the Gordon T. & Ellen West College of Education.
- Theatre major Margaret K. Bledsoe graduated summa cum laude from the Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts.
- Radiologic technology majors Herlin E. Bonilla Portillo, Karigan S. Brown, and Megan S. Larkin graduated summa cum laude from the Robert D. & Carol Gunn College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
- Morgun W. Mason, double major in Spanish and geosciences, graduated summa cum laude from both the Prothro-Yeager College of Humanities & Social Sciences and the McCoy College of Science, Mathematics & Engineering.
Summa cum laude graduates have a minimum grade point average of 3.9.
Individual college faculty awards and the Hardin Professor were announced. The faculty awards are decided on by a committee of peers within the respective colleges.
Hardin Professor is the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member at the university each year. The award was established in 1962 by the Hardin Foundation for Wichita County to honor an MSU Texas faculty member whose teaching and research during the preceding 12 months has brought distinction to the professor and the institution.
For more information, such as entrance and parking locations, visit the commencement information webpage. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/nearly-700-graduates-for-msu-commencement/70218832007/ | 2023-05-15T22:10:07 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/nearly-700-graduates-for-msu-commencement/70218832007/ |
A 34-year-old New York man has been sentenced in Nebraska to five years in federal prison and ordered to pay $404,000 in restitution for his part in a scheme to defraud Verizon Wireless.
Chief United States District Judge Robert Rossiter Jr. sentenced Felix Pena, 34, of Bronx, New York, in U.S. District Court in Omaha on Friday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Pena pleaded guilty and will have to serve three years on supervised release after serving his prison sentence. There is no parole in the federal system.
United States Attorney Steven Russell said beginning in 2017 and continuing to February 2019, Pena and others acquired stolen identities of U.S. citizens, including at least three in Nebraska. Then they used the victims' information to create Verizon accounts and bought cellphones and accessories on the accounts, causing financial loss to Verizon and potential credit damage to the individual whose identity was used.
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Once purchased, the phones would be shipped to New York or New Jersey and sold on the black market.
In February 2019, two of the conspirators were arrested in Kearney while trying to buy phones using the stolen identity of a Kearney resident "thus beginning the investigation of this matter," Russell said.
Pena’s main role was to run credit reports on the stolen identities to determine the credit worthiness of the victim whose identity was being used to open a Verizon account. He also distributed money to the other members of the conspiracy.
Verizon suffered a loss of $528,002 as a result of the scheme.
The case was investigated by the FBI and Kearney Police Department. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bronx-man-sentenced-in-nebraska-for-role-in-conspiracy-that-defrauded-verizon-of-528k/article_de315718-f366-11ed-9414-973269a8240b.html | 2023-05-15T22:10:10 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/bronx-man-sentenced-in-nebraska-for-role-in-conspiracy-that-defrauded-verizon-of-528k/article_de315718-f366-11ed-9414-973269a8240b.html |
Weekend storms add to rain totals with more to come
Wichita Falls added to the rain bucket over the past week and more precipitation is in store during the course of this week.
The city received .6-inch of rain over the weekend, which put it .6-inch ahead of normal rainfall for this time of year. So far in 2023, Wichita Falls has received 9.47 inches. The normal by this date is 8.88 inches.
The rain helped area lakes, which are still suffering from a major drought in 2022. Combined levels of lakes Arrowhead and Kickapoo rose 1.7 percent. That brings the combined total to 67.6 percent, above the 65 percent mark that triggers water usage restrictions.
The first stage of water restrictions will stay in effect until the City Council decides otherwise.
Rain remained in the forecast on Monday and returns Thursday through Saturday morning. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/weekend-storms-add-to-rain-totals-with-more-to-come/70218409007/ | 2023-05-15T22:10:13 | 1 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/weekend-storms-add-to-rain-totals-with-more-to-come/70218409007/ |
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued an air-quality alert for the northern half of Minnesota from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.
Wildfires in western Canada are sending smoke east and noticeable haze will be seen across the region Tuesday.
A cold front is expected to sweep across the state Tuesday and bring the smoke with it, with sinking air behind the front bringing the smoke to ground level.
The alert includes all of the state roughly north of a line from Ortonville, along the South Dakota border, to Pine City, in Pine County. People in the affected area may see and smell smoke even though the fires are far away.
People in sensitive groups are encouraged to reduce outdoor physical activities, take more breaks or do less intense activities to reduce their exposure. People with asthma should follow their asthma action plan and keep their rescue inhaler nearby.
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The fine-particle pollution from wildfire smoke can irritate eyes, nose and throat and cause coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue for older people, children, people with asthma and people with heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes.
Smoke particles are small enough that they can be breathed deeply into lungs and enter the bloodstream. This can lead to illnesses such as bronchitis or aggravate existing chronic heart and lung diseases, triggering heart palpitations, asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes.
Parts of western Canada are extremely dry. Alberta has seen more than 426 wildfires so far this year. In neighboring British Columbia, there have been 179 fires so far this year. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/canadian-forest-fires-spur-air-quality-alert-for-northern-minnesota | 2023-05-15T22:12:25 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/canadian-forest-fires-spur-air-quality-alert-for-northern-minnesota |
DULUTH — It’s likely now or never for a high-rise apartment building to be constructed next door to Essentia Health’s new downtown hospital.
Landmark Development is pushing ahead with plans to build Lakeview 333 — a proposed 15-story, 200-unit apartment building — despite repeated project delays.
“The city is still cautiously optimistic the project is going to move forward,” said Chris Fleege, director of Duluth’s planning and economic development division. He said city staff have been talking weekly with the development team, which is in the final stages of securing financing for the project.
He acknowledged that rising interest rates and construction costs have created challenges, however. When first proposed in 2018, the project was expected to cost $70.4 million, but that estimate has now climbed to about $85 million.
“They seem to be on a good trajectory. And for us, it’s really important that something gets started this summer,” Fleege said.
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To help the stalled project forward, the Duluth Economic Development Authority has boosted its financial support for the project , increasing the value of a tax-increment financing package the city had offered from $6.2 million to $7.5 million in May 2022. Tax-increment financing is a subsidy that uses a portion of the new taxes generated by a property to cover certain qualified development costs.
Under the terms of the TIF agreement, the eligible development costs must be incurred by June 20, 2024, or the financial assistance package could dissolve, said Duluth’s senior housing developer Theresa Bajda.
“I think both the developer and the city know that we’re on a tight timeline now. But we’re very optimistic they can secure their financing and keep moving through the permitting process with our staff,” she said.
However, Bajda noted that some of the earliest project expenses, including utility connections, site acquisition and demolition of previous structures are eligible costs for reimbursement using TIF funds. She added that TIF funds will not be released until the project reaches completion.
Landmark partner Rob Robinson said: “After a number of difficult obstacles that we have overcome — including COVID delays, unprecedented construction cost escalation and now, turmoil within the regional banking sector (a key source of debt financing for projects like the Lakeview) — we are still working hard to move the project forward.
“With the completion of Essentia’s fantastic Vision Northland Project next door and the increasing demand for housing of all types in Duluth, we are very excited to bring the Lakeview Project forward as soon as possible. We are also optimistic that we will be able to restart activity on site during this construction season,” Robinson said.
To make way for the new apartments, three structures in the 300 block of East Superior Street have been razed: the Lakewalk Voyageur Inn, the Hacienda Del Sol restaurant and the First Oriental Grocery building.
A small portion of the former hotel has been left standing temporarily, as its removal could compromise the stability of an alley that runs behind it.
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Fleege said Robinson, based in Madison, has been working with CG Schmidt Construction also out of Wisconsin, to advance the project.
Bajda said the development will be subject to a project labor agreement, ensuring that prevailing wages be paid to all tradespeople involved in its construction.
Fleege said construction likely will need to begin yet this summer in order for the project to remain on track.
He said many in the community are eager to see construction begin to fill the current gap in the downtown which he described as “an eyesore” and “a section of the city that needs reinvestment.”
In addition to providing housing, the building also is expected to provide about 20,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. The developer’s initial aspirations for that space included a potential grocery store tenant. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/construction-of-stalled-duluth-high-rise-likely-imminent | 2023-05-15T22:12:28 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/construction-of-stalled-duluth-high-rise-likely-imminent |
NEWTON, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Newton announced on Facebook Monday afternoon that they are working to mitigate a diesel fuel spill that went into a drainage pond.
The City says they believe it originated from a leak in a fuel tank at Newell Travel Center.
“Newell’s staff said at least 20 gallons of diesel fuel were spilled,” Newton said.
The City says they became aware of the spill when a resident reported smelling and seeing diesel on the surface of the drainage ponds in the Rolling Hills neighborhood.
Newton says they called an environmental remediation contractor to help with the cleanup.
“A floating absorbent boom has been placed in the ponds to absorb hydrocarbons, and an environmentally friendly neutralizing agent has been sprayed around the edges of the ponds and in stormwater inlets in the area,” the City says.
Newton does not believe the fuel traveled beyond the ponds.
Newell Travel Center will be cited and fined according to the City’s stormwater pollution ordinances and will be billed for the cost of the cleanup. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/city-of-newton-working-to-mitigate-diesel-fuel-spill-that-went-into-drainage-pond/ | 2023-05-15T22:14:56 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/city-of-newton-working-to-mitigate-diesel-fuel-spill-that-went-into-drainage-pond/ |
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