text string | url string | crawl_date timestamp[ms] | label int64 | id string |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - The Humane Society of Genesee County is unveiling a newly remodeled cat room.
The new kennels replace metal cages that were about 30 years old. The humane society says the old cages would rust and the metal bars were inconvenient for potential adopters.
Executive Director David Schnieder said the new plexiglass doors also help keep cats from spreading germs.
"They're very nice looking in appearance, but they also have a great ventilation system," he said. "Each one of the individual cages has ventilation that will take the bad air to the outside. We have four banks of cages in each room and each room has its own individual fan to draw that air out."
The project was in the works for over a year at the shelter on Dort Highway in Burton.
The Humane Society of Genesee County is open Mondays through Fridays from noon to 5 p.m. and until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays. People who want to adopt a pet also can stop by Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/humane-society-of-genesee-county-finishes-new-cat-room/article_f127f520-f505-11ed-8eaa-a33a65667bef.html | 2023-05-18T00:17:49 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/humane-society-of-genesee-county-finishes-new-cat-room/article_f127f520-f505-11ed-8eaa-a33a65667bef.html |
A man and a woman died after a private plane crashed over the weekend in Albany County, officials announced.
Lawrence Allen Crosby and Frances Li, both of Oregon, were the sole occupants, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
On Sunday morning, Denver International Airport personnel notified local authorities that they had lost contact with a private passenger aircraft passing over Albany County, the statement said.
The plane flew out of Fort Collins, Colorado, and was on its way to Rock Springs.
Albany County Search and Rescue, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, the Laramie Fire Department and Classical Air Medical responded to the area of Dutton Creek Road just before noon, the statement said.
People are also reading…
A white Cessna 182 with tail number N665B was found crashed at the scene, the statement said.
The crash investigation has been transferred to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Any updates on the crash will come from those organizations, the statement said.
A preliminary accident and incident report was posted by the FAA.
One person on board was classified as flight crew. The other was classified as a passenger, the report states.
The “aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances,” the report states.
NTSB also confirmed an investigation on its website but did not include any additional information.
This was the first of two plane crashes in Albany County on Sunday. A female pilot escaped unharmed from a small single-engine plane crash near the same area later that afternoon, the Associated Press reported. | https://trib.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/two-dead-after-private-plane-crashes-in-albany-county/article_947268f2-f4f5-11ed-81b4-57635d8c5d07.html | 2023-05-18T00:18:40 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/two-dead-after-private-plane-crashes-in-albany-county/article_947268f2-f4f5-11ed-81b4-57635d8c5d07.html |
A small but much-debated change to local alcohol regulations cleared its final reading during Tuesday’s Casper City Council meeting.
Now, limited retail liquor licenses holders have the go-ahead to serve between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. Previously, the earliest they could serve was 9 a.m.
The proposed ordinance change was pitched as a way to make Casper’s alcohol regulations more uniform, since local businesses with any other kind of liquor license could already serve drinks for that 20-hour period.
That does appear to have some basis in state statute. In an effort to give more power back to local governments, the Wyoming Legislature in 2017 passed an amendment eliminating all state-imposed limits on hours of service attached to liquor licenses. The statute does ask local communities for some level of consistency in how they set those hours, however.
People are also reading…
“Local licensing authorities may set hours of operation for alcohol sales provided that the hours of operation are uniformly applied to establishments similarly situated,” it states.
Limited retail liquor licenses are intended for organizations like “veterans, fraternal, golf, or social clubs.” In Casper, only the Municipal Golf Course and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post are known to hold this specific kind of permit.
The change is expected to be pretty negligible, in other words. Casper Police Chief Keith McPheeters told councilors in a previous meeting that the police department doesn’t anticipate the amendment causing an increase in alcohol-related incidents around town.
But some councilors and members of the public in opposition to the measure say the city is steadily creeping toward more liberal alcohol policies without much critical discussion of whether that’s actually in the public’s interest.
Two councilors, Lisa Engebretsen and Kyle Gamroth, who both represent Ward 2, voted no Tuesday. Councilor Amber Pollock, who is an owner at Backwards Distilling Company, abstained from voting.
“Bars close at 2 a.m., they open up again at 6 a.m.,” Engebretsen said at the meeting. “We have no time to sober up.”
Speaking against the ordinance, Gamroth pointed to an email from Natrona County Safe Ride sent to the council last month.
“They are seeing an overall increase in the number of vouchers and trips for people to detox,” he said.
(Originally, the ordinance was scheduled to go before councilors for its final vote on May 2. But with three members absent that day, it was postponed.)
Why were limited retail liquor licenses singled out in the first place? Councilors on Tuesday still weren’t sure.
In previous meetings, city officials speculated that it may have just been a mistake. Seth Hollier — a former owner of a now-shuttered Casper nightclub and community center who testified extensively against the measure — found that minutes from 2019 and 2021 suggest the decision to exclude clubs was made on purpose.
“I would love some context from my colleagues about why it was intentionally left out at that time,” Gamroth said at the meeting.
At any rate, several councilors, including some who some who voted in favor of the amendment, agreed that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to review Casper’s alcohol regulations in future meetings, to see if there was some way the city could encourage safer drinking habits.
“How we try to legislate it, I don’t know. It’s not an easy task to do that,” Vice Mayor Ray Pacheco, who represents Ward 3, said on Tuesday. “I look forward to having a later conversation to say how we can continue to work toward this.”
During the ordinance’s first reading on April 4, Hollier suggested that Casper launch a responsible service training program for liquor license holders. City councilors indicated they would discuss the proposal in a future work session. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/support-grows-for-alcohol-law-review-after-casper-liquor-license-change-okd/article_103d0770-f501-11ed-84c6-f30d3d2c0520.html | 2023-05-18T00:18:46 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/support-grows-for-alcohol-law-review-after-casper-liquor-license-change-okd/article_103d0770-f501-11ed-84c6-f30d3d2c0520.html |
Endangered child alert issued for 2-year-old Knox County girl
Liz Kellar
Knoxville News Sentinel
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered child alert for 2-year-old Kamiyah Burnside of Knoxville. She was last seen in Knoxville wearing red shorts, according to a press release from a sheriff's spokesperson.
Kamiyah Burnside is 3 feet tall, weighs 40 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. She is believed to be with her noncustodial mother, Krystal Kawalski, and traveling in a white 2016 Toyota Camry with an Indiana license plate that reads RIPDDYI.
Anyone with information as to their whereabouts is urged to call the sheriff's office at 865-215-2243 or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 800-TBI-FIND. | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/endangered-child-alert-issued-fo-2-year-old-knox-county-girl/70229525007/ | 2023-05-18T00:19:58 | 0 | https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/endangered-child-alert-issued-fo-2-year-old-knox-county-girl/70229525007/ |
CROWN POINT — A Hammond man faces a slew of domestic battery charges for allegedly beating his pregnant girlfriend on Thursday, according to charging documents.
Paris Hewlett, 20, was charged on Friday with domestic battery and criminal confinement, among other battery-related charges, court records stated.
Charging documents allege that on Thursday, Hewlett shoved his pregnant girlfriend into the backseat of a car and smacked her across the face in the parking lot of the Hammond McDonald’s, located at 3649 169th St.
Hewlett told officers that he was trying to put his girlfriend back into the car because “she was causing a scene,” according to the probable cause affidavit. He said that he was not being “super physical” when he was trying to get her back into the car, the affidavit stated.
People are also reading…
The woman suffered from a medium-sized bruise to her chest and a scratch and redness to her neck. She is about 20 weeks pregnant with Hewlett’s child, charges stated.
The woman told police that she and Hewlett were in an argument earlier in the day, during which she tried to take a walk, but he yanked her by her ponytail and demanded that she go home, according to the probable cause affidavit.
Hewlett admitted to police that he and his girlfriend were fighting over another woman he befriended on Instagram. He added that his girlfriend also took his father’s car and would not return it when he asked multiple times, court records stated.
In the midst of the argument, an employee from McDonald’s ran out to the couple’s car. Hewlett told police that the employee called him names and told him to get off of his girlfriend, charging documents stated.
Hewlett further stated that the employee tried to hit him, so he gave the employee “two jabs real quick,” according to the probable cause affidavit.
He faces a misdemeanor battery charge for striking the employee, court records stated.
Hewlett’s first court appearance is set for May 31 in Magistrate Mark Watson’s courtroom. He bailed out of the Lake County Jail on Monday, according to court records. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/hammond-man-nabbed-for-beating-pregnant-girlfriend-in-mcdonald-s-parking-lot/article_c7a4d514-f4e8-11ed-9a72-8b270ee58e2b.html | 2023-05-18T00:20:09 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/hammond-man-nabbed-for-beating-pregnant-girlfriend-in-mcdonald-s-parking-lot/article_c7a4d514-f4e8-11ed-9a72-8b270ee58e2b.html |
A former Porter County police officer convicted last year for child neglect that left his young son severely disabled received a fair trial, according to the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Curtis Jones, 53, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a Porter County jury convicted him of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury, a level 3 felony; and neglect of a dependent, a level 6 felony.
According to court records, Jones was taking care of his two young sons alone on July 24, 2016, when the six-month old suffered abusive head trauma caused by a sudden, forceful acceleration/deceleration movement of the head.
Video provided in partnership with The Times, JEDtv and WJOB. Sponsored by Strack & Van Til.
The incident left the infant cold and struggling for air with a bruise above his left eye, a petechial rash on his neck, retinal hemorrhages, hemorrhages to his neck, chest and lower lumbar area, additional bruising and brain swelling, records show.
The child, now 7, is unable to communicate, feed himself or see, and he is 100% bed-bound, according to court records.
Among other claims, Jones argued in his appeal that prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence to support his convictions for neglect by endangerment and neglect by delaying medical treatment, and he said convicting him of both charges violated the constitutional prohibition on double jeopardy.
The appellate court disagreed in a 3-0 ruling penned by Appeals Judge Elizabeth Tavitas, a former Lake County jurist.
Tavitas said the jury reasonably could have concluded, based on the injuries suffered by the infant, that Jones knowingly put the child in a situation that endangered the child's life or health by physically abusing the child, which is sufficient to support Jones' conviction for neglect by endangerment resulting in serious bodily injury.
Likewise, Tavitas said the fact that Jones, then a nursing student, did not render immediate assistance to his child, and even spent time chatting up the 911 dispatcher, an acquaintance from his days as a police officer that ended in 2005, show Jones neglected his son by failing to promptly seek medical treatment.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
As to Jones' final claim, Tavitas said Jones' two neglect convictions are for separate offenses that are not inherently or factually included in each other, and there's no double jeopardy violation.
"We find that Jones' arguments are without merit and, accordingly, affirm (his convictions)," Tavitas said.
Jones still can ask the Indiana Supreme Court to consider reviewing his case. Otherwise, his earliest possible release date from prison, assuming good behavior, is Nov. 8, 2029, records show.
Gallery: Indiana historical markers in the Region
First Physician
First Physician
Location: 2985 W. 73rd Place, Merrillville
Erected by Woman's Auxiliary, Lake County Medical Society
Henry D. Palmer, M.D. (1809-1877) located at this site in 1836. First physician in Lake County, he was also counselor to the pioneers for 40 years and member of the underground railroad aiding escaped slaves.
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Great Sauk (Sac) Trail
Location: Van Buren Street at West 73rd Avenue (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway) on traffic median east of Calumet Cemetery and west of Broadway, Merrillville
Erected by Indiana Sesquicentennial Commission, 1966
Part of a transcontinental trail used by prehistoric peoples of North America, it passed through modern Detroit, Rock Island and Davenport in the Midwest. The trail was important into the 19th century.
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
St. John's Lutheran Church Tolleston
Location: 2235 W. 10th Avenue at Taft Avenue, southeast corner, Gary
St. John's Church, the oldest surviving institution in Gary and north of the Little Calumet River, began with the work of the Rev. Henry Wunder in the early 1860's. He regularly came from Chicago by horse and buggy. Baptism records date from 1863; the first church was built on this site in 1868 or 1869; 1870 is celebrated as date of organization. The church served German immigrants to Tolleston (named for George Tolle who came in 1856). Tolleston was annexed to Gary in 1910.
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Dutch in the Calumet Region
Location: 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland
Erected 1992 Indiana Historical Bureau and Lamprecht Florist & Greenhouse, established 1923
Dutch immigrants after 1850 began moving to this area because of its similarities to their homeland. They helped to locate ditches to drain water from the extensive marshes, leaving rich land to expand successful horticultural activities.
St. John Township School, District #2
St. John Township School, District #2
Location: 1515 Joliet Street (Old U.S. 30/Lincoln Highway), east of St. John Road at the St. John Township Community Center, Schererville
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau and Committee to Save Township School #2
Built, 1853, approximately one half mile south; closed, 1907; moved to this site and restored for educational and community uses, 1993-1994. One of twelve St. John Township schools; structure typical of early one-room school buildings in Indiana.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
Location: Southeast corner U.S. 30 (Joliet Street) and Janice Drive, Schererville
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau, Northwest Indiana Lincoln Highway Association, Dyer and Schererville Historical Societies, Sand Ridge Bank, Welsh, Inc.
United States' first transcontinental highway, constructed 1913-1928, from New York City to San Francisco. Dedicated to the memory of Abraham Lincoln. Conceived by Carl G. Fisher to encourage building "good roads." Sponsored by Lincoln Highway Association and supported by automotive industries.
The Lincoln Highway/The Ideal Section
"Ideal Section" - 1.5 miles - of Lincoln Highway, completed 1923, designed and built as a model for road construction. Funded by county, state, and U.S. Rubber Co. Features included 100 foot right-of-way, 40 foot paved width, 10 inch steel-reinforced concrete, underground drainage, lighted, landscaped, bridge, and pedestrian pathways.
Froebel School - side 1
Froebel School - side 1
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Froebel opened here, 1912, as many European immigrants and southern blacks moved to Gary for jobs in steel mills. An experiment in progressive education, it served students of diverse backgrounds and the local community. Despite early status as integrated school, black students were excluded from many extracurricular activities and facilities into 1940s. Closed 1977.
Continued
Froebel School
Froebel School
Location: 15th Avenue and Madison Street, Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Froebel Alumni Park Committee, and Northern Indiana Public Service Company
After WWII, Froebel made national headlines when hundreds of white students walked out protesting "integration experiment" there. "Hate strikes" lasted several weeks in 1945 and reflected growing racial tension in North. In 1946, Gary school board adopted desegregation policy, but discrimination continued. Indiana state law desegregating public schools passed 1949.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
Stewart House was organized during depression of 1921 to provide social services for Gary’s black community. A vital neighborhood center for unemployed WWI veterans and southern blacks who migrated for jobs in steel mills, it helped thousands adjust to urban life. Services included lodging and meals, as well as legal, medical, and employment advice. Moved here, 1925.
Stewart Settlement House
Stewart Settlement House
Location: 1501 E. Massachusetts St., Gary
Installed 2014 Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana Landmarks, and Christ United Methodist Church
U.S. Steel, with an interest in regulating its workers, helped fund the settlement house, designed by architect W.W. Cooke. The Methodist Episcopal Church and Gary’s blacks also donated funds. Rev. Frank Delaney guided its development as superintendent, 1920-1939, and made it a source of pride for blacks. During Great Depression, it aided hundreds daily. Closed 1970s.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Rep. Katie Hall (1938-2012)
Democratic leader Katie Hall was born in rural Mississippi and moved to Indiana in 1960. She taught in Gary before serving in the Indiana General Assembly, 1974-82. Hall became the first African American U.S. Representative from Indiana, serving 1982-85. During her tenure, she authored and sponsored the bill that made Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
Location: 1927 Madison St., Gary
Installed 2019 Indiana Historical Bureau, KHEF, Inc., Atty. Junifer Hall, Atty. Jacqueline Hall, and Law Office of Deacon-Atty. John Henry Hall
Origin of Dr. MLK Day Law
The struggle to make Dr. King’s birthday a federal holiday began soon after the civil rights leader’s death in 1968. Growing interest, publicity, and advocacy helped Representative Hall secure passage of a bill in 1983. President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law that November, designating every third Monday in January as the holiday. Celebration began in 1986.
Bailly Homestead
Bailly Homestead
Location: Bailly Cemetery, U.S. 12
Marker no longer standing.
Home of Joseph Bailly, a French Canadian, who established a fur trading post here on the Detroit-Chicago road in 1822. It became a center of trade, culture and religion. The family cemetery is on the land near by.
Iron Brigade
Iron Brigade
Location: Eastbound U.S. 20 at southeast corner of Ind. 49 overpass, Chesterton
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau, Porter Co. Tour. Com., Indpls. Civil War Rnd. Tbl., Porter Cmp. 116, Dept. of Ind., Sons of Un. Vets. of Civil War
Composed of infantry regiments from Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Iron Brigade fought with Army of the Potomac during the Civil War (1861-1865). Received name for valor at battle of South Mountain, Maryland (1862). Sustained combat fatalities among the highest in the Union armies.
Willow Creek Confrontation
Willow Creek Confrontation
Location: Southeast corner of Woodland Park, 2100 Willow Creek Road, Portage
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau
As railroad lines expanded through U.S., conflict occurred between competing lines. Michigan Central Railroad, with track in Porter County since 1851, briefly defied state militia and court orders (1874) to allow Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to cross its track. Crossing was built at Willow Creek Station.
Ogden ski jump.jpg
Ogden Dunes Ski Jump
Location: Kratz Field, 82 Hillcrest Road at Boat Club Road, Ogden Dunes
Erected 1997 Indiana Historical Bureau and Historical Society of Ogden Dunes.
Steel and wood ski jump with adjustable height and length was built here for Ogden Dunes Ski Club, incorporated in 1927 to promote winter sports. Five annual events with international competitors were held 1928-1932, with 7, 000 to 20, 000 spectators. Reputed to be the largest artificial ski jump at the time. Dismantled after 1932 event.
Teale 1.jpg
Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Born 1899 in Illinois, Teale became an influential naturalist, author, and photographer[ who won 1966 Pulitzer Prize for his book Wandering Through Winter. Teale wrote that boyhood summers and holidays spent near here at his grandparents’ farm inspired his interest in nature. Teale moved to New York City; employed by Popular Science Monthly 1928-1941.
Teale 2.jpg
Edwin Way Teale
Location: 285 E. U.S. Highway 20, Chesterton
Installed: 2009 Indiana Historical Bureau and Musette Lewry Trust
Teale published his first critically acclaimed book, Grassroot Jungles, in 1937. In 1943, he published Dune Boy, recollections of time spent exploring the dunes and woodlands in this area. During his life, he wrote, edited, and contributed to over 30 books, which educated Americans about nature’s importance and beauty. He died in Connecticut in 1980.
Steel 1.jpg
Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
In the early 1900s, steel plants were developed on southern Lake Michigan to improve access to growing Midwest markets. After purchasing 3,300 acres in Porter County, Bethlehem Steel built and began its Burns Harbor operations in 1964. The plant’s development spurred local conservation efforts leading to the creation of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in 1966.
Steel 2.jpg
Legacy of Steel/Burns Harbor Steel Plant
Location: Burns Harbor Town Hall, 1240 N. Boo Rd., Burns Harbor
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau, ArcelorMittal, and the Town of Burns Harbor
The Burns Harbor plant was key to building the Port of Indiana and incorporation of the Town of Burns Harbor in 1967. Designed as a fully integrated plant, it relies on the port for transporting raw materials. Since 1969, Burns Harbor remains the newest integrated U.S. steel facility. Global steelmaker ArcelorMittal gained ownership of the Burns Harbor plant in 2007.
Civil War camps.jpg
Civil War Camps
Location: Ind. 2 W and Colfax Avenue, La Porte
Erected by the Indiana Civil War Centennial Commission, 1963
Two Civil War training camps: Colfax and Jackson, were located near La Porte. The 9th and 29th Indiana Volunteer Infantry regiments were organized and trained here.
Old lighthouse.jpg
Old Lighthouse
Location: Old Lighthouse Museum in Washington Park, Michigan City
Marker no longer standing. Replaced by local marker.
Built on the water’s edge, 1858, by the United States Government. One of the first lights on the Great Lakes. Harriet E. Colfax was the tender from 1853-1903. Remodelled 1904, electrified 1933, discontinued 1960.
Railroad.jpg
Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Location: CR 250 and Ind. 39, south LaPorte
Erected 1995 Indiana Historical Bureau.
Proposed in 1905 as a 742 mile, straight-line, high speed route, without crossings; estimated ten hours travel time at a cost of ten dollars. Just under twenty miles, between LaPorte and Chesterton, were constructed, 1906-1911.
Camp Anderson.jpg
Camp Anderson
Location: 2404 E. Michigan Boulevard at Carroll Street, Michigan City
Erected 1996 Indiana Historical Bureau and McDonald's Restaurant
One of three Civil War training camps in La Porte County. Site is one fourth mile west. Named for Colonel Edward Anderson. Used 1863-1864 to train Indiana Union volunteers of the 127th, 128th, and 129th regiments.
Boundary line 1.jpg
Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northwest Territory formed 1787; Indiana Territory formed 1800. Admission of Ohio 1803 and formation of Michigan Territory 1805 established Indiana Territory's northern boundary at southern tip of Lake Michigan. When Indiana became state in 1816, Congress moved boundary ten miles north giving Indiana part of Lake Michigan.
Boundary line 2.jpg
Indiana Territory Boundary Line
Location: 213 Pine Lake Avenue, LaPorte
Erected 1999 Indiana Historical Bureau, the Hinton Family, and L Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Northern boundary of Indiana Territory established at southern tip of Lake Michigan when Michigan Territory formed in 1805.
LaPorte courthouse 1.jpg
LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway and Michigan Avenue, southeast corner of LaPorte County Courthouse lawn
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, LaPorte County Board of Commissioners, and LaPorte County Historical Society
County formed by Indiana General Assembly and LaPorte selected county seat 1832. Three courthouses built on this site: first 1833, second 1847-1848. Present courthouse constructed 1892-1894 of Lake Superior Red Sandstone; designed by Brentwood S. Tolan of Fort Wayne in Richardsonian Romanesque Style. Incorporates cornerstone from 1848 courthouse.
LaPorte courthouse 2.jpg
LaPorte County Courthouse
Location: 813 Lincolnway & Michigan Avenue, SE corner of La Porte County Courthouse lawn, LaPorte
Installed: 2001 Indiana Historical Bureau, La Porte County Board of Commissioners, and La Porte County Historical Society, Inc.
Features include open-arched central tower, stained glass window transoms, wood paneling, and gilded friezes. Goddess of Justice stained glass graces courtroom. Tower has 272-piece glass skylight; gargoyles decorate exterior. Included in Downtown La Porte Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1983.
Carnegie 1.jpg
LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical style structure. Library opened in 1920 with 30, 000 volumes.
Carnegie 2.jpg
LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Location: LaPorte County Public Library, SW corner of 904 Indiana Avenue/US 35 & Maple Avenue
Installed: 2002 Indiana Historical Bureau and Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library
Renovation and expansion designed by architect William Koster; building dedicated 1991. Original 1920 section retained. Library has played a major role in community's development. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
Rumely Co 1.jpg
The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Meinrad Rumely (1823-1904), a German immigrant, founded a blacksmith shop here 1853, which grew into a dominant company through reorganizations and acquisitions. Rumely companies in La Porte benefited from available rail transportation plus German and later Polish immigrant laborers. Products included a wide variety of agricultural machines.
Rumely Co 2.jpg
The Rumely Companies
Location: NW corner of Madison Street & Lincolnway, La Porte
Installed: 2003 Indiana Historical Bureau and Rumely Historic Recognition Committee
Rumely's prizewinning thresher later became one of the earliest powered by steam. Thousands of OilPull tractors sold worldwide 1910-1930. Rumely companies were at the forefront of mechanization of American and world agriculture and had significant impact on La Porte. Allis-Chalmers acquired the firm 1931 and closed La Porte plant 1983.
Lincoln train 1.jpg
The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by military; stops en route allowed the public to pay homage. From Indianapolis, train passed mourners lighted by bonfires and torches along the way; arrived in Michigan City by 8:35 a.m., May 1.
Lincoln train 2.jpg
The Lincoln Funeral Train
Location: 100 E. Michigan Blvd. (U.S. 12), Michigan City
Installed 2010 Indiana Historical Bureau and Indiana Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission
Residents decorated depot north of here with memorial arches adorned with roses, evergreens, flags, and images of Lincoln. Train stopped to switch engines and to allow dignitaries from Illinois and Indiana to board. Sixteen women entered funeral car to place flowers on casket. Train left for Chicago on Michigan Central Railroad; track was lined with mourners.
LaPorte university 1.jpg
LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, SE corner of Clay St. and Harrison St., LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
LaPorte University was established in the early 1840s to include law, literary, and medical departments. The medical department, later Indiana Medical College, began classes by 1842. Its distinguished faculty attracted students from across the U.S. Notable attendees included Dr. William W. Mayo, whose practice evolved into Mayo Clinic, and Dr. William H. Wishard.
Laporte university 2.jpg
LaPorte University/Indiana Medical College
Location: Lincoln Elementary School, southeast corner of Clay Street and Harrison Street, LaPorte
Installed 2018 Indiana Historical Bureau and the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte
Before the university’s founding, Indiana offered few opportunities for professional medical training. The medical college trained skilled doctors in the Midwest, preparing them for the region’s medical needs in surgery, anatomy, theory, and obstetrics. Classes ceased circa 1850; it consolidated with Indiana Central Medical College (1849-1852) in Indianapolis, 1851.
Source: Indiana Historical Bureau, www.in.gov/history/
Gary Roosevelt 1
Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
As Gary grew in the early 1900s, African American students were segregated within white schools or overcrowded into small, separate schools. To compensate, officials transferred some Black students to Emerson High School in 1927. After over 600 white students walked out in protest, the school board reinforced segregation by building a new school for the Black community.
Gary Roosevelt 2
Gary Roosevelt High School
730 W. 25th Ave., Gary
Installed 2020 Indiana Historical Bureau, Lady Panthers & Supporters '63, Roosevelt Adult Booster Club, National Gary Theodore Roosevelt Alumni Assoc., Inc., and Indiana Landmarks
Theodore Roosevelt High School was dedicated in 1931 as an all-Black K-12 school. While many community members opposed segregation, they took pride in Roosevelt, and strove to make it equal to Gary’s white schools. It employed highly educated Black teachers, pushed students to excel in academics and sports despite discrimination, and produced many distinguished alumni.
Be the first to know
Get local news delivered to your inbox! | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/indiana-appeals-court-affirms-former-porter-county-cops-child-neglect-convictions/article_fdbf859c-f4e6-11ed-8e72-4be7bf3c152b.html | 2023-05-18T00:20:18 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/indiana-appeals-court-affirms-former-porter-county-cops-child-neglect-convictions/article_fdbf859c-f4e6-11ed-8e72-4be7bf3c152b.html |
CROWN POINT — Crown Point hopes to begin work on phase two of the Veterans Memorial Trail this fall.
The first phase of the bike trail, which was completed in 2021, travels through the Crown Point Sportsplex, stretching from East 113th Ave. to East North Street. The second phase of the trail will go from North Street to East Summit Street. The entire Veterans Memorial Trail will ultimately be 2.84 miles and will connect to both the Pennsy Greenway and the Erie Lackawana bike trails.
The trail generally follows the former Pennsylvania Railroad Corridor.
People are also reading…
- Woman charged after 14-year-old Porter County student found with sex videos on cell phone
- New restaurants and stores coming to Southlake Mall
- Man faces 6 felonies after refusing to stop destroying Porter County wetland, officials say
- Don Knotts' daughter to share humorous stories about family and Mayberry
- Portage contractor arrested and charged with fraud
- Porter County dad on phone with son in jail joins him after hit-and-run crash
- Smash Mouth to headline Pierogi Fest in Whiting
- Merrillville police seeking help locating motorist sought in shooting
- Arrest made in 2 Valpo home break-ins, police say
- Trio busted after leading Porter County police chase, tossing alleged meth and needle from vehicle
- NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
- Region artist paints massive new gateway mural on East Chicago bridge; painting in Whiting next
- UPDATE: ID released on Chesterton boy killed by 1 train while waiting for another
- Hidden bathroom cam lands Porter County man behind bars, on sex-offender list
- Region woman dead after being rear-ended by speeding driver, police say
To complete phase two, the city will have to acquire 15 additional land parcels. During a Tuesday night special Common Council meeting, Assistant City Attorney Alex Kutanovski said the Crown Point has extended uniform property acquisition offers to all of the property owners. Six land owners have accepted the city's offers, two offers are still pending and seven have been either rejected or are unanswered.
The next step in the land acquisition process is condemnation proceedings, Kutanovski explained. During the Tuesday meeting, the Common Council unanimously approved a resolution directing the city's legal department to proceed with filing an eminent domain suit. Councilmembers Laura Sauerman, R-4, and Scott Evorik, R-at large, were both absent.
Kutanovski said he feels some of the unanswered/rejected offers will likely "get resolved prior to much litigation."
If everything goes well with the property acquisition, work on the trail could begin this October.
Next Level Trails
In 2021, Crown Point was awarded $2.98 million through Indiana's Next Level Trails grant program. Administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Next Level Trails program awards state funding to trail projects across Indiana. Next Level Trails will ultimately invest $180 million, the largest infusion of state trail funding in Indiana history.
Last week, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced the fourth round of Next Level Trails funding. To date, the program has awarded $150 million to 75 projects. An additional $30 million will be distributed in the fourth round of funding. The application period for the fourth round begins July 1 and ends Aug. 1; only units of government and nonprofit organizations can apply.
The goal of the Next Level program is to improve bike trail connectivity throughout the state.
Already, the Erie Lackawanna Trail stretches from Hammond to Crown Point and the Pennsy Greenway goes from Calumet City to Schererville. Eventually, the Memorial Trail will extend to Hebron.
In 2020, Hebron completed their own Veterans Memorial Trail. The .9-mile trail was also constructed using Next Level funding.
Tags
Be the first to know
Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Molly DeVore
Municipal Reporter
Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily!
{{description}}
Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/crown-point-gearing-up-for-bike-trail-expansion/article_eb8ff912-f4c6-11ed-920d-6383f7578400.html | 2023-05-18T00:20:24 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/crown-point/crown-point-gearing-up-for-bike-trail-expansion/article_eb8ff912-f4c6-11ed-920d-6383f7578400.html |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/escaped-prisoner-caught-after-10-day-manhunt-officials-say/3568670/ | 2023-05-18T00:21:18 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/escaped-prisoner-caught-after-10-day-manhunt-officials-say/3568670/ |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/funeral-held-for-fallen-deptford-police-officer/3568689/ | 2023-05-18T00:21:25 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/funeral-held-for-fallen-deptford-police-officer/3568689/ |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/michelle-rotella-welcomes-baby-girl-alexia-celeste/3568713/ | 2023-05-18T00:21:31 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/michelle-rotella-welcomes-baby-girl-alexia-celeste/3568713/ |
LOCAL
Congratulations Clinton grads! You did it!
Knoxville News Sentinel
Clinton High School held graduation on Friday night at the football field. Congratulations to the Class of 2023! More photos later this week in the print newspaper, as well as online now. | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/congrats-clinton-high-grads/70212332007/ | 2023-05-18T00:27:42 | 1 | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/congrats-clinton-high-grads/70212332007/ |
ATLANTA — After more than two years behind bars, Ernesto Antonio Ramirez Garcia thought he was dreaming when he was told he was being released. Except, that release was not what he expected.
Instead, he was being released and flown to the United States, instead of being able to go back home to his wife and 13-year-old son.
"When they told me we were going to be free, I couldn’t believe it," Ramirez Garcia said in an interview that has since been translated from Spanish to English. "I got down on my knees and I cried. Then I found out we were being flown outside of Nicaragua. That was difficult because they’re forcing you out of your country… the one you’ve been trying to save. I didn’t even get a chance to say bye to my family."
He is one of the 222 political prisoners released by the Nicaraguan government earlier this year. With the release, they were also stripped from their citizenship.
Ramirez Garcia showed 11Alive the scabs and burn marks along his ankles from the ankle cuffs that he says squeezed his ankles during his time in prison. He said he was sticking up for human rights violations that he did not agree with, when government officials decided to put him behind bar.
“I weighed 210 pounds when I went to prison. When I left two and a half years later, I weighed 130 pounds," he explained.
He says during that time, he was heavily tortured.
"They would keep me naked, wouldn’t let me sleep. They’d throw water on me, would beat me up, would insult me and pull me by hair I used to have. Many inhumane things," he added.
The U.S. Department of State explains they had been imprisoned for exercising fundamental freedoms, and include journalists, students, and political and business leaders.
Ramirez Garcia worked for a newspaper, but today works at Mi Linda Managua restaurant in Norcross.
He, and four others whom he now calls brothers, were freed together and now work there together as they make Atlanta their new home.
They also go to a psychologist assigned to them once a week, but Francisco Javier Pineda Guatemala explains they’ll never un-see what they went through.
“I thought when they told us we’d go free, I’d get to see my five children grow old," he said. "But I didn’t want to leave Nicaragua because I wanted to fight until I could see my country free. There have been too many human rights violations.”
They were granted humanitarian parole for two years, giving them time to apply for asylum in the U.S.
Pineda Guatemala said Nicaraguan military officials entered his home while he was at his construction job, destroyed his home, found guns, and accused him of manufacturing guns.
When they couldn't find him, he said they put his wife in jail, instead. That's when he decided to turn himself in to let his family be free.
“They accused us of crimes we never committed. I had hot coffee thrown on my back. I was beaten by many of them," he said. "Days before our release, they put us out in the sun so that we’d get some color back and people would assume everything was okay with us."
He explained everything was far from OK with them. While they get time to be at a "forced" home away from home, they are grateful for people who are helping them get adjusted to normalcy. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nicaraguan-political-prisoners-find-refuge-atlanta-arrested-tortured-released/85-51c9d27c-e68e-4b10-ac8b-4e11592e727a | 2023-05-18T00:27:48 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/nicaraguan-political-prisoners-find-refuge-atlanta-arrested-tortured-released/85-51c9d27c-e68e-4b10-ac8b-4e11592e727a |
Wells picked to represent Oak Ridge on Anderson County Commission
Anderson County Commission on Monday night selected Aaron Wells of Oak Ridge to fill the unexpired term of Commissioner Catherine Denenberg, who resigned last month and moved to Florida.
Wells was immediately sworn in and joined the other commissioners at the monthly Anderson County Commission meeting in the Anderson County Courthouse in Clinton. He is representing District 6 in Oak Ridge.
Wells is a longtime Oak Ridger who has run for Anderson County Commission and the Oak Ridge Board of Education in the past. He is the owner of Lizz's Wine & Spirits, 1505 Oak Ridge Turnpike. He is also an active community member, serving with many nonprofits.
More on this story will be published later online and in a print edition of The Oak Ridger later this week. | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/wells-picked-to-represent-oak-ridge-on-anderson-county-commission/70221015007/ | 2023-05-18T00:27:48 | 1 | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/15/wells-picked-to-represent-oak-ridge-on-anderson-county-commission/70221015007/ |
LOCAL
First the prom, then graduation!
The Oak Ridger
Anderson County High School students began the year-end celebrations on April 22 with their prom at Hunter Valley Farm in Knoxville. Next on the seniors' schedules: graduation! The Class of 2023 graduates at 7 p.m. Friday at the school's football field, as does the Oak Ridge High School seniors at Blankenship Field. See more photos from the Anderson County High prom later this week in the newspaper, and online now. | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/first-the-prom-then-graduation/70218030007/ | 2023-05-18T00:27:54 | 1 | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/first-the-prom-then-graduation/70218030007/ |
Public invited to Peace Officers Memorial Day in Oak Ridge
The public is invited to attend the Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony outside the Oak Ridge Municipal Building at 10 a.m. Thursday.
"We invite you to join the Oak Ridge Police Department as we honor the men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, the law enforcement officers who have retired, the ones who continue to serve with our Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony," stated an announcement from the city of Oak Ridge.
At the May 8 Oak Ridge City Council meeting, Council approved a resolution marking May 15-21 as Police Week and May 15 as Police Memorial Day. The designations of May 15 as Police Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Police Week was previously enacted by the president and U.S. Congress, according to the resolution. | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/public-invited-to-peace-officers-memorial-day-in-oak-ridge/70218331007/ | 2023-05-18T00:28:01 | 0 | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/local/2023/05/16/public-invited-to-peace-officers-memorial-day-in-oak-ridge/70218331007/ |
NORMAL — Beaufort Street at the entrance to Uptown Circle will be closed for pavement repairs beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday.
The road was previously closed on Wednesday for pavement repairs. The work is expected to be completed by 3 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area.
A map spotlight of the closure can be found at arcg.is/1OC4mu.
Share the fun from the Sharin' of the Green Parade
Brendan Denison, Linda Bomya
Mark Tremper, Sam Hazleton
Jeremy Plue, Jenny Lee-Plue
Donna Edward, Mary and John Burns
Lauren and RC McBride, Neil and Shawn Finlen
Maggie Bratcher, Kimberly Lindholm, Jaime Russell, Leah Forrest
Kinsella and O’Malley Families
Bicyclists Ellie B and Bella Levine
Jeannine Tomlinson, Kelli Kiefer
Karen Stailey-Lander with Abbey
Barrett Mings helping Emily Mings with her skate
Emery, Jada, Frank and Wurth entry
Paula Sweeney, Jamie Dorsey
Kathleen Lorenz and supporters
Neil Finlen, Keith Palmgren
Scott Whitman, Dick Steffen
Contact Olivia Jacobs at 309-820-3352. Follow Olivia on Twitter: @olivia___jacobs
Get local news delivered to your inbox!
Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/road-closure-planned-thursday-in-normal/article_0243203c-f420-11ed-9073-93c32570eeb0.html | 2023-05-18T00:29:42 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/road-closure-planned-thursday-in-normal/article_0243203c-f420-11ed-9073-93c32570eeb0.html |
Four guards to face trial in 2014 death of man at Northland mall
Southfield — Four security guards blamed for the death of a man during a struggle at a Detroit-area mall in 2014 will face trial on involuntary manslaughter charges, a judge said Wednesday.
Judge Shelia Johnson said there was enough evidence to send the case to trial, a low threshold at this stage of the case.
McKenzie Cochran, 25, struggled with security guards and was hit with pepper spray at the now-closed Northland Center mall in Southfield, after a jewelry store owner said he had made threats. He was trapped on the ground and handcuffed before dying of compression asphyxiation.
The Oakland County prosecutor at the time, Jessica Cooper, declined to file charges, saying the guards had no intent to harm Cochran.
But the Michigan attorney general's office reopened the investigation and filed charges in 2021, more than seven years later, against Lucius Hamilton, John Seiberling, Gaven King and Aaron Maree. They have pleaded not guilty.
Cochran’s death got renewed attention in 2020 during a local race for prosecutor and amid outrage over the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police. Cochran was also Black. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/17/four-guards-to-face-trial-in-2014-death-of-man-at-northland-mall/70229981007/ | 2023-05-18T00:30:07 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/05/17/four-guards-to-face-trial-in-2014-death-of-man-at-northland-mall/70229981007/ |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/two-teenagers-shot-on-septa-bus-in-philadelphia/3568693/ | 2023-05-18T00:30:07 | 1 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/two-teenagers-shot-on-septa-bus-in-philadelphia/3568693/ |
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Construction continues on West Depot Street in Greeneville after more than a year of work. With the 28th annual Iris Festival happening this weekend, coordinators say they had to make some logistical changes to the celebration.
Right now, finishing touches are being put on parts of the Depot Street Project. A segment between North Irish Street and South Cutler Street has been paved and opened for cars to drive on.
Binder has been put on that portion of the road, but there’s still more that needs to be done, city leaders told News Channel 11.
“They will still need to do the finished portion of the binder, that will go very quick,” said Greeneville’s city manager, Todd Smith.
The Iris Festival is traditionally held on College Street, so Smith says the construction won’t be an issue.
“The construction will not hurt the Iris Festival in any significant way this year,” said Smith.
Still, members at the Greene County Partnership have made extra arrangements for the Iris Festival to work around the construction, which was supposed to be finished before the festival this year.
“When you’re planning festivals, you go through your checklist and a little bit of construction is not normally in your plan,” said President and CEO of Greene County Partnership, Jeff Taylor.
Supply chain issues and weather have slowed down the construction process, leaders said. This has led Iris Festival organizers to find new options for parking and move attractions and activities like the Downtown Brewfest, which was originally planned to be on Depot Street.
“[The Downtown Brewfest] was supposed to be on the other end, other side of the street, but fortunately we had enough space, we did some logistical moves and got them squeezed in,” said Taylor.
Smith says the Depot Street project will be finished in the fall, with the segment between North Irish Street and Main Street completed in June.
He adds that he hopes the Iris Festival can extend down Depot Street next year.
The Iris Festival runs the weekend of May 20 through May 21. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/depot-street-construction-impacts-iris-festival-planning-in-greeneville/ | 2023-05-18T00:32:42 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/depot-street-construction-impacts-iris-festival-planning-in-greeneville/ |
SEATAC, Wash. — Three people were injured after a car crash in the departures area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Wednesday afternoon.
The crash occurred near the Alaska Airlines check-in. Harborview Medical Center confirmed one of those people injured is a child in critical condition.
Upper Departures Drive temporarily closed around 2 p.m. while police investigated. A few lanes were open by 4 p.m., but Airport Expressway is congested with traffic.
Drivers are asked to use the lower arrivals drive and the fourth floor of the Sea-Tac Airport parking garage for pickup and drop off. Drivers can also enter the garage at the south entrance at 182nd Street.
People flying in and out of Sea-Tac are being asked to consider taking alternative modes of transportation to the airport, such at light rail.
Port of Seattle Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to reach out at 206-787-5401.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Download our free KING 5 app to stay up-to-date on news stories from across western Washington.
Watch: Aerials of the crash at Sea-Tac Airport | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/departures-drive-closed-seatac-seattle-tacoma-international-airport/281-a6734dcf-c447-42f6-b097-cf8fd90cde75 | 2023-05-18T00:33:49 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/departures-drive-closed-seatac-seattle-tacoma-international-airport/281-a6734dcf-c447-42f6-b097-cf8fd90cde75 |
Virginia man sentenced to 25 years in sexual abuse of minor
A 25-year sentence was handed to a Virginia man following a conviction in Worcester County Circuit Court on sexual abuse charges.
Alexander Wu, 32, of McLean, Virginia, was convicted on the charges of sexual abuse of a minor and third-degree sex offense.
Judge Beau H. Oglesby of the Worcester County Circuit Court, who imposed the sentence, suspended all but 10 years of the sentence and placed Wu on 5 years of supervised probation with conditions that he register as a lifetime sex offender and have no unsupervised contact with children.
The charges stem from a complaint of sexual abuse which the victim originally reported to authorities in Montgomery County, Maryland, in January of 2020.
Further investigation revealed that the abuse had occurred in multiple jurisdictions, including Ocean City, Maryland, where the victim disclosed in a forensic interview that her cheerleading coach, Wu, had sexually abused her. The victim was 14 years old at the time.
More on the fatal accidentCharges filed in case of Worcester County hit and run that killed 14-year-old Gavin Knupp
Assistant State's Attorney Pamela Correa prosecuted the case with the investigation completed by various law enforcement agencies and all multi-disciplinary partners at the CRICKET Center.
More on fatal fire20 animals die in Worcester County house fire: Fire Marshal | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/virginia-man-sentenced-to-25-years-on-sexual-abuse-charges/70227893007/ | 2023-05-18T00:34:15 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/virginia-man-sentenced-to-25-years-on-sexual-abuse-charges/70227893007/ |
Maryland gun control: Gov. Wes Moore signs new measures. What's next?
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed gun-control measures into law on Tuesday, and the National Rifle Association quickly filed a federal lawsuit against them.
The governor signed legislation approved by state lawmakers this year in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
The high court's ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen last year ended a requirement similar to a Maryland law for people to demonstrate a particular need to get a license to carry a concealed gun in public.
One of the measures Moore signed Tuesday removes the "good and substantial reason" language from Maryland law that the court found unconstitutional in the Bruen case. But the Maryland General Assembly, which is controlled by Democrats, also tightened gun laws to prevent someone from carrying a concealed handgun in certain areas.
"Gun violence is tearing apart the fabric of our communities, not just through mass shootings but through shootings that are happening in each of our communities far too often," Moore, a Democrat, said at a bill-signing ceremony.
Moore said the measures he signed into law demonstrate that the state won't back down from the challenges of addressing gun violence plaguing the nation.
"In Maryland, we refuse to say these problems are too big or too tough," Moore said. "We will act, and that's exactly what today represents."
One of the bills signed by the governor generally prohibits a person from wearing, carrying or transporting a gun in an "area for children or vulnerable adults," like a school or health care facility. The new law, which takes effect Oct. 1, also prohibits a person from carrying a firearm in a "government or public infrastructure area," or a "special purpose area," which is defined as a place licensed to sell alcohol, cannabis, a stadium, museum, racetrack or casino.
The law also prohibits a person carrying a firearm from entering someone's home or property, unless the owner has given permission. There are exemptions for law enforcement, security guards and members of the military.
The NRA contends in its lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Maryland that the state passed the legislation "in defiance of" court rulings that its gun-carry permitting law was unconstitutional.
"Through these bills, Maryland replaced one blatantly unconstitutional licensing regime with another blatantly unconstitutional licensing regime," the NRA said.
RELATED:What's in controversial Maryland gun laws awaiting Wes Moore's signature?
A separate measure signed by the governor changes and expand requirements and procedures that relate to the issuance and renewal of a permit to wear, carry or transport a handgun.
While it repeals the "good and substantial reason" requirement struck down by the Supreme Court, it raises the age for qualifying for a handgun permit from 18 to 21, which has come under court challenge in other parts of the country.
It also prohibits a permit for someone who is on supervised probation for a crime punishable by up to one year or more in prison, a person convicted of driving while impaired or under the influence, and people who violate a protective order. People with a mental illness who have a history of violent behavior also would be prohibited from carrying a gun, as well as people who have been involuntarily admitted for more than 30 days to a mental health facility.
The new law also makes changes to requirements for a firearms training course. For example, it specifies that 16 hours of in-person instruction for initial applications include laws relating to self-defense, safe storage and circumstances under which a person becomes prohibited from possessing a firearm.
The law increases the fee for an initial application for a handgun permit from $75 to $125. The fee for renewal or subsequent application for a handgun permit increases from $50 to $75, and a fee for a duplicate or modified handgun permit would go from $10 to $20.
NEW MARYLAND LAWS:Abortion protections, transgender equity among bills signed by Maryland governor Wes Moore
The governor also signed into law another bill that strengthens storage requirements for firearms. Under the law, a person can't store a loaded firearm in a place where the person knew or should have known that an unsupervised minor has access to a gun. It's known as Jaelynn's Law.
The law is named after 16-year-old Jaelynn Willey, who was killed in 2018 at Great Mills High School by a 17-year-old student who used his father's gun. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/05/17/gov-wes-moore-signs-new-maryland-gun-control-measures-whats-next/70228214007/ | 2023-05-18T00:34:21 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/05/17/gov-wes-moore-signs-new-maryland-gun-control-measures-whats-next/70228214007/ |
Two juveniles face charges in December 2022 theft of school bus, vans: Sheriff's office
Two juveniles are facing theft and other charges in connection with the theft of Wicomico County Public Schools bus and vans last December.
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office said in a release two of three suspects have been identified in the thefts that happened in December 2022.
It said deputies responded to the 1100 block of Jersey Road in Salisbury in reference to theft of a Wicomico County Public Schools school bus on Dec. 28, 2022, as well as two transportation vans on Dec. 29.
A Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigation determined that three suspects were involved in both motor vehicle thefts.
The stolen school bus and one of the stolen transportation vans were located in Hurlock, Maryland. The transportation van had been wrecked and determined to be a total loss. The second transportation van was located just down the road from the transportation facility, the release said.
One of the suspects was identified as a 16-year-old juvenile and a second suspect was identified as a 17-year-old juvenile, the release said. The third suspect remains unidentified.
CRIME:Is violent crime rising or falling in Salisbury? New report examines 10-year trend
MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT:Salisbury man dead, 16 others injured in early Saturday crash in Gumboro
As a result of the incidents, it is estimated that it will cost approximately $29,253.16 to repair the vehicles to include the assessed value of the totaled van, police said in the release.
A request for charges was submitted to juvenile services for the two identified suspects including three counts of motor vehicle theft, two counts of burglary 4th degree, and three counts of MDOP over $1,000.
If anyone has any additional information regarding the investigation, be sure to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation at 410-548-4898.
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com. | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/05/17/juveniles-face-charges-in-theft-of-wicomico-county-school-bus-vans/70228166007/ | 2023-05-18T00:34:27 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/05/17/juveniles-face-charges-in-theft-of-wicomico-county-school-bus-vans/70228166007/ |
Man sentenced to multiple life sentences for sexual abuse, rape of minor in Wicomico
The Wicomico County Circuit Court sentenced Prentice Harris, 57, to 4 consecutive life sentences plus 65 years in prison after being convicted on sexual abuse charges of a minor starting in 2019.
Harris, 57, was sentenced by Judge Karen M. Dean to life without the possibility of parole, three consecutive life sentences, plus 65 years of incarceration.
Harris was convicted in March of sexual abuse of a minor, three counts of first degree rape, four counts of second degree rape and related offenses after a two-day trial, the Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office said in a release.
From January of 2019 to December of 2021, Harris sexually abused a minor who was under the age of 15.
“When children are sexually abused, there is no punishment that can serve to capture, in full, the devastation experienced by the survivors, which is often lifelong," Wicomico County State's Attorney Jamie L. Dykes said in the release. "Because of the diligent prosecution of this case, the courage of the survivor, and the strong sentence of the Court, we can take solace in the fact that this violent predator will never again be free to prey upon the children of our community.”
SALISBURY CRIME:Is violent crime rising or falling in Salisbury? New report examines 10-year trend
MARYLAND GUN CONTROL:Gov. Wes Moore signs new measures. What's next? | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/05/17/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexual-abuse-rape-of-minor-in-wicomico/70228183007/ | 2023-05-18T00:34:33 | 0 | https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/news/local/maryland/2023/05/17/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexual-abuse-rape-of-minor-in-wicomico/70228183007/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — It's been nearly two months since an EF3 tornado made its way through Central Arkansas, and it has been an uneven recovery for businesses in the disaster zone.
While some businesses are preparing to re-open their doors— some still have a way to go.
Business owner, Michael Bennett, explained that the last 8 weeks have been filled with cleaning up the damage left behind.
“We're doing a lot of inventory on things that were lost or destroyed,” said Bennett.
He owns a building along North Shackleford Road which is home to several of his businesses which include Bennett Davis Group and Sir Speedy Printing.
The building is also home to others who used the space but are now unable to.
“In about 30 seconds, we lost three different dance organizations,” said Bennett. “And we had a church that met here on Thursdays and Sundays. So, all of them were displaced that day.”
He said having patience has been the toughest part of the recovery process.
“Do we rebuild? Do we tear it all down? Do we have to tear it all down? When can we start having clients back in and getting back to life like we knew it prior to that moment?” Bennett asked.
He also explained how none of these questions can be answered without insurance money— which was hard to come by.
“We finally have an advanced check that showed up this week, which helps it helps us to at least breathe a little bit and figure out a few next steps, but we're still waiting,” said Bennett. “We're still waiting for estimates for rebuilding. We're still waiting to understand Arkansas law as it relates to policies.”
Waiting hasn't been the only challenge businesses are facing.
According to Little Rock police, looters and people picking through debris have been an issue. Despite that, businesses have continued navigating through these obstacles to re-open their doors.
“When I do see other businesses opening, it really is very encouraging. I'm glad,’ said Bennett.
While the future is uncertain he is doing what he can to find hope and excitement.
“If we're the last ones were the last ones, I don't think we will be. But if we are, that's okay,” said Bennett. “We just want everybody to get back to life as normal, and learn and grow from it. But there is a future. There's life after this. And that's the exciting part.” | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-business-tornado/91-34b06a96-22ae-473e-90b2-1ba67b42d047 | 2023-05-18T00:41:52 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-business-tornado/91-34b06a96-22ae-473e-90b2-1ba67b42d047 |
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — No matter where you go in Arkansas, you'll likely see an ongoing construction project.
Hosea Jackson owns 1911 Construction and his team has been working with another company to complete a bridge project in Pine Bluff.
However, he has also been facing a shortage of workers.
"We're facing the challenge of trying to find people who are skilled laborers," Jackson said.
His company is in need of carpenters, electricians, and even someone who is able to read blueprints.
"You have a lot of seasoned people, but they are already with major companies," he said.
That issue causes smaller companies, like his, to delay jobs.
"If you don't have enough people to occupy jobs, sometimes you have to turn some jobs down because you don't have the manpower," Jackson explained.
Jackson has 11 on staff currently but would like to have at least 25 people.
Nationally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that at least about 341,000 construction jobs were open in March 2023.
However, in order to meet the need for labor this year, the Association of Builders and Contractors said the industry needs at least 546,000 workers.
Economist, Jeremy Horedahl explained how this is because the ratio of job openings compared to people actually working is low.
"This is a great situation for workers, because not only do most of them have jobs, but they have a lot more power to bargain for higher wages," Horpedahl said.
He added that could create more challenges for employers, like construction companies, who want to hire people.
"They have to pay a lot more than they would have in the past, which might make some projects unprofitable," he explained.
Jackson said he does offer competitive pay, but said more workforce education could attract more people.
"We got to go back to the vocational schools and teach our young people the different trades out there," he added. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-construction-worker-shortage/91-f5ba821e-8cca-447e-8de6-4d86d8c496a2 | 2023-05-18T00:41:58 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-construction-worker-shortage/91-f5ba821e-8cca-447e-8de6-4d86d8c496a2 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Pulaski County Special School District Superintendent Charles McNulty says the district is reviewing its bus policies and procedures after an elementary student was run over after a drop-off on May 12.
"It's what you just don't want to hear," McNulty said. "The worst call you get as an educator is that a child has been hurt."
According to Lt. Cody Burk with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department, the school bus driver thought the road was clear after dropping off students but didn't realize one of the kids had fallen.
Burk said the back tire of the bus ran over the student.
McNulty said accidents like this are unacceptable.
"We transport 7,313 students daily, over 644 miles," McNulty said. "We can't afford even one mishap."
The accident is under investigation.
"We're gonna make sure that we do a full investigation," McNulty said. "Not only the practices but also the context of the drop-off and ensure that we don't have the situation again."
There are some things McNulty said there's a handful of things the district needs to do, including covering medical bills.
"I think the district is going to be fully responsible as we move forward," McNulty said.
Revamped training and procedures for bus drivers are also in the works.
"I think it's fair to say there's going to be practices and procedures that might be altered," McNulty said. "Especially given a particular context of a drop-off, delivery, or pick-up."
Those pieces of training happened Wednesday. While there's no guarantee that something like this will never happen again, McNulty said he wants to make sure they lower those odds even more.
"We do everything in our power to learn, change and make it even safer than yesterday," McNulty said. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pcssd-reviewing-bus-policies/91-0770c046-4ede-4647-8b05-56d477648174 | 2023-05-18T00:42:04 | 1 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/pcssd-reviewing-bus-policies/91-0770c046-4ede-4647-8b05-56d477648174 |
ARKANSAS, USA — After swift currents swept a man underwater on Tuesday afternoon, crews had a full day of searching the Buffalo National River on Wednesday.
The National Park Service said 39-year-old, Fidel Angel Salamanca Saravia reportedly lost his footing and went underwater at Grinders Ferry at around 4:15 p.m.
Though he didn't come back up. Rangers and officials responded quickly and searched for him until dark.
"As you can imagine, it can be very difficult to search such a large distance, in which we want to make sure we aren't missing anything," National Park Service Public Information Officer, Cassie Branstetter said.
That's why several agencies including the Searcy County Sheriff's Office and Mennonite Disaster Services have assisted the National Park Service in the search.
Branstetter said this is the first person that has been lost on the Buffalo River this year— but a similar incident happened a few days ago.
"There was a group of folks who waded out into the water unexpected, the current that came through and [they] were rescued, thankfully by passer-byers," she described.
She also explained it happened at Grinders Ferry, which is the same part of the river where the man was last seen.
"Whenever these things occur, no one means for them to happen. But we always want to make sure that everyone is coming into these adventures, leaving with happy memories and not sad ones. And in order to do that, you want to prepare yourself the best possible way," Branstetter added.
She said the man was not wearing a life jacket but recommended everyone to wear one.
"Sometimes there are currents that you can't see. Wearing a life jacket, a PFD is going to be the best and easiest way to ensure that you are safe as you're exploring water areas," she explained.
She also encourages people to come and enjoy the river but shared a reminder to be careful on the water.
"We want to make sure that you're having a fun, safe journey. So preparation is key," she said.
The Park Service said they'll continue the search over the next few days and they don't need any help from volunteers right now.
We'll continue to update you on this story as we learn more. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/search-man-lost-buffalo-national-river/91-58c522d3-d594-41b7-9554-b652ff0ae7f8 | 2023-05-18T00:42:11 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/search-man-lost-buffalo-national-river/91-58c522d3-d594-41b7-9554-b652ff0ae7f8 |
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
On Tuesday, thousands of Idahoans cast their ballots on a Vallivue School District bond and West Ada School District levy.
The West Ada School District's levy failed, with 57.5% of the 27,917 voters voting against the levy, which needed a 55% majority to pass.
“We are disappointed with the outcome of the election, but we certainly are not defeated,” West Ada Superintendent Derek Bub said in a news release. “While a lot of planning went into this levy, we will pour all our energy into finding alternate solutions for our facility's needs, our kids deserve it. We honor and respect the decision made by our voters and continue to strive for excellence in all that we do."
West Ada School District was seeking a record $500 million plant facilities levy. A majority of that money was going to go toward building maintenance.
“I committed, as superintendent, that we would not be asking our taxpayers to come forward unless there was an absolute need and in West Ada: this is an absolute need,” Bub said in an interview with the Idaho Press on May 5.
According to the release, West Ada will continue to explore options to fund facilities needs and address the rapid growth in schools.
Vallivue School District's bond passed, calling for $78 million to build two new elementary schools and repair and renovate other schools in the district.
“It feels wonderful to have it passed and to be able to actually have the funds that we need to provide the buildings and the repairs that we need for our students to have great places to learn,” Superintendent Lisa Boyd said.
In August, when the district tried to pass the same bond, it was 37 votes short of passing.
This time, the bond passed with 71.2% of votes in favor and 28.8% of votes against. Votes in support of the bond increased by 1,100 and over 5,000 people voted.
“I just want to thank all of them so much for turning up to vote but also for, you know, collecting all of their neighbors or for sharing accurate information about what we're doing,” Boyd said. “I think this time, our parents and our patrons really stepped up to explain and to advocate for us and for our students. And I appreciate everybody taking the time to get out and vote.”
According to Boyd, the district will immediately start working on getting repairs done on the Vallivue High School roof. The two new elementary schools are also a priority, and although those buildings are in the early stages of planning, Boyd said she hopes to have them built by fall 2025.
The bond will also give the district some purchasing power to buy land for a potential third high school, which is projected to be needed in the next 10 years, Director of Federal and State Programs Joey Palmer said.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
Watch more Local News:
See the latest news from around the Treasure Valley and the Gem State in our YouTube playlist: | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-press/ada-levy-vallivue-bond-pass-election-night/277-6e2ff5e5-b0b2-4e9a-8f07-a19997dc838c | 2023-05-18T00:46:58 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-press/ada-levy-vallivue-bond-pass-election-night/277-6e2ff5e5-b0b2-4e9a-8f07-a19997dc838c |
SAN ANTONIO — A man died in a mining accident in Atascosa County, officials said Wednesday.
The man's body was found at the work site after he went missing around 1 a.m. Tuesday. After hours of searching, the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office, along with the Jourdanton Fire Department, were called out to assist around 4 a.m.
Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward identified the man as 64-year-old Abel Cavillo from Charlotte, Texas. Sheriff Soward said Cavillo was operating a bulldozer when a wall saturated by the rain collapsed over the machine, smothering Cavillo. Rescue crews used drone technology to try to find him via thermal heat, but his body was not found until 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Officials say he possibly suffocated or drowned from the mud and dirt covering him.
Sheriff Soward said the mining site is owned by North American Construction Company. KENS 5 spoke with a staff member of the company who did confirm there was an incident, but did not give any other details.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration is investigating.
MORE ON KENS 5:
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers' homes. We're proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5's Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-dies-in-mining-accident-in-atascosa-county/273-47c133f0-cc55-48d1-8f7e-866c93b00447 | 2023-05-18T00:48:27 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/man-dies-in-mining-accident-in-atascosa-county/273-47c133f0-cc55-48d1-8f7e-866c93b00447 |
No charges for Phoenix police officers who shot and killed Ali Osman
Phoenix police officers will not face any charges for shooting and killing Ali Osman after Osman threw rocks at patrol cars in 2022, Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced Wednesday.
"Like any case that this office reviews, this requires me to consider whether a crime occurred, and if so whether there is a reasonable likelihood of conviction at trial," Mitchell said. "The question in this case was whether the officers' decision to shoot was justified under Arizona law."
Mitchell said Arizona laws regarding self-defense and the use of deadly force by law enforcement justified the actions of the police officers who shot Osman.
An attorney representing Osman's family previously said preliminary information from a private autopsy indicated Osman had been shot at least three times in the neck, though it was possible a fourth bullet struck Osman in the same place.
Osman's family filed a notice of claim after his death in 2022 seeking $85 million in damages for wrongful death. The family's lawyer, Quacy Smith, filed the notice of claim against Phoenix, the Phoenix Police Department, Chief Michael Sullivan and Officers Jesse Johnson and Brennan Olachea, who are collectively identified as "responsible parties" in the document.
"The law does not require a person using deadly physical force to prove their conduct was justified," Mitchell said. "Rather, the law requires the state to prove the person's conduct was not justified under the law beyond a reasonable doubt."
Mitchell said the rocks Osman was throwing "posed a serious threat to every motorist and pedestrian in that area."
As police approached Osman, he continued throwing rocks at officers, who then responded with deadly force. Mitchell said she did not believe the scenario would result in a conviction for even the lowest potential charge: negligent homicide.
"Osman had a rock in his hand ready to throw it directly at the officer when the officer made the decision to shoot," Mitchell said. "And that decision was a reasonable one based on the force that Mr. Osman had used against them and was continuing to use." | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/17/phoenix-police-officers-will-not-face-charges-in-killing-of-ali-osman/70229737007/ | 2023-05-18T00:49:25 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/05/17/phoenix-police-officers-will-not-face-charges-in-killing-of-ali-osman/70229737007/ |
Tucson man found gulity of killing wife and her 2 children
A Tucson man accused of killing his estranged wife and her two children was found guilty of the three murders on Monday by a jury in Pima County Superior Court.
John Edward James, 47, was accused of killing his wife, Willona White, 44, and her two children, 14-year-old Jaiden White, and 18-year-old Talmadge Holmes in the summer of 2021. According to the verdicts rendered on Monday, the jury found "proven beyond a reasonable doubt that there was a domestic violence relationship" between James and the three victims.
On July 1, 2021, Tucson Police officers went to a residence near Stella and Prudence roads after receiving reports of a medical emergency and found White and her two sons dead and with multiple gunshot wounds. Each were in their bedroom, according to court records.
A neighbor told police he heard about 17 gunshots followed by a car speeding away between 11 and 11:30 p.m. that night.
Police said evidence suggested James entered the backyard through the back door that was unlocked and then came inside the house through a window with access to the office. Officers found many 9 mm cartridge cases that authorities later determined were fired by the same gun.
White's parents, William and Belinda White, found their daughter's and grandsons' bodies the next morning when they arrived at their home after making arrangements with her the night before.
Willona White's parents called 911 and told officers about James' "extensive history" of domestic violence against White and her two sons.
According to court records, at the time of the incident, James was on pretrial release from a 2019 assault case against White that involved a firearm.
Police later found James while he was leaving his residence and arrested him for an outstanding DIU warrant. James said during his interview with police he did not kill White and her children.
Police later found another address associated with James where they found a woman who said she was romantically involved with James. The woman told police James left the house at about 2:30 p.m. on the day of the murder and returned at midnight.
At about 5 p.m. in the evening of the incident, White called a friend and told them "she just ended the relationship and she is now afraid for her life," according to court records.
Evidence gathered from James' phone show that he recorded a song on his phone later that same evening. The lyrics were "I will load up my pistol with teeth from a pit-bull," which he repeated for nearly a minute. White had three dogs at home, including a pitbull that was "very protective" of her, court records state.
After a year-long investigation, Tucson Police formally charged James on June 15, 2022, with three counts of first-degree murder. He was being held on a $1 million bond.
James' trial started on May 2 and ended on Monday. The sentencing following the jury's verdict is set to take place on June 12. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/17/tucson-man-found-gulity-of-killing-wife-and-her-2-children/70228773007/ | 2023-05-18T00:49:31 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2023/05/17/tucson-man-found-gulity-of-killing-wife-and-her-2-children/70228773007/ |
ATLANTIC CITY — A vision of urban farms and island-grown produce took a step closer to reality Tuesday with the approval of up to $308,000 in funding from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.
The grant, which received unanimous approval, goes to the local organization C.R.O.P.S. to support the creation of a sustainable food system and a local food economy in the city, which has been described as a food desert by both local and state officials.
The organization has already put together community gardens, farm markets and operates a store on Atlantic Avenue.
Alicia Newcomb, C.R.O.P.S. executive director, thanked the CRDA board for the support and described efforts to establish urban farms in the city, where local farmers can make a living and community members would have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Other supporters of the program said it could become a model for urban farms throughout the state.
People are also reading…
It was one of several community grants approved at the meeting, which will amount to millions of dollars. The board voted unanimously to support the Chicken Bone Beach Arts jazz concerts, a community college program to connect city residents with jobs, a Black Excellence Festival planned for June and a program to train residents to work on wind turbines, a potentially lucrative career as New Jersey’s offshore wind projects take shape.
ATLANTIC CITY — Damage from Superstorm Sandy and conflict with tourism interests ended Siste…
Members of the CRDA’s governing body seemed enthused by the decisions.
Board member Mike Hanley said he did not remember a better project for the people of Atlantic City coming before the board than the wind power training program.
That project, created by Rowan College of South Jersey, will train 15 city residents for the wind power industry, with a good shot at a job when the energy company Ørsted begins hiring for the Ocean Wind 1 project in October.
The participants will be paid $15 an hour as part of the program. CRDA will contribute $354,420 out of a total program cost of close to $1 million. The job could earn more than $65,000 a year. Most of the training will take place in Atlantic City.
“This is exactly what we should be doing. Good work,” said board Chairman Mo Butler.
“This has been a terrific agenda,” said board member Mike Bison later in the meeting. “All of the items that you have worked on, that staff has worked on, they’re coming to fruition and really benefiting the people of Atlantic City, which is our mission.”
ATLANTIC CITY — For fans of Ventnor’s Cardinal Bistro, which closed in 2019, waiting five mo…
The C.R.O.P.S. funding drew the most comments from members of the public at the meeting, with members of the organization and supporters addressing the board.
The CRDA grant will cover about a third of the proposed cost of the effort, estimated at $663,000. With that, C.R.O.P.S. plans to foster urban farms, including training for farmers, and help them remain viable by providing a market for the produce.
Plans also call for the organization to publicize the efforts, including to tourists in the city, as well as working with local schools and businesses to create outlets for the local produce.
C.R.O.P.S., or Communities Revolutionizing Open Public Spaces, operates community food gardens, farm markets and educational programs in Atlantic City and other Atlantic County communities.
The CRDA is continuing to work on bringing a full-service supermarket to Atlantic City. A high-profile deal to build an $18.7 million ShopRite on Baltic Avenue fell apart last year.
In previous interviews, Newcomb had called for a multipronged approach to bringing fresh food to Atlantic City residents, to include locally grown produce.
As grocery store prices continue to climb, more customers are considering local options to b…
Representatives of the Northeast Organic Farming Association and other organizations expressed confidence in C.R.O.P.S., both to create local jobs and to improve the city’s food culture.
Sean Pattwell, executive director of the CRDA, said the authority’s team has been meeting with other people in the city to investigate hydroponics, vertical farming and other options to grow produce in the city.
“It’s an exciting concept and something that we’re actually in active talks with some other folks about right at the moment,” Pattwell said.
CRDA approved $200,000 from the Tourism and Community Development Fund for the Chicken Bone Beach jazz concerts at Kennedy Plaza and Brown’s Park.
Henrietta Shelton, the founder of the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, thanked the CRDA for the grant, saying it will allow the organization to present quality music.
A project with Atlantic Cape Community College will receive a CRDA grant of up to $769,810 for the Atlantic City Works Phase 2 program. Part of the effort will include connecting employers with job seekers, and offering training and other programs to Atlantic City residents. The requested money will allow the program to serve 275 participants in the AC Works program, Maisha Moore, the CRDA’s deputy executive director, told the board.
ATLANTIC CITY — This month, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority plans to restart a…
Another program aimed at increasing job opportunities for Atlantic City residents, the Wind Power Ready program, received a grant of $354,420 at the meeting.
The largest number discussed at the meeting was $1.74 million for improvements at Gardner’s Basin. The board said yes to continuing a previously approved agreement for that project for an additional year.
The Black Excellence Festival, planned for June 16 to 18 at the Showboat Hotel, seeks to showcase Black excellence and “everyday people doing amazing things.” Last year, close to 3,000 people attended.
CRDA approved a tourism, marketing and special events grant for $25,000 for the event.
At the same meeting, the board approved site plans for two cannabis retail businesses, Honeybuzz Farms at 1724 Atlantic Ave. and Everest Dispensary at 1226 Atlantic Ave. Both businesses will need licenses approved by the state Cannabis Regulatory Commission.
The city currently has three cannabis dispensaries, two that sell to the medical marijuana market only and a third that sells to anyone over 21, with some store hours set aside for medical marijuana patients. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crops-gets-crda-support-for-urban-farming-proposal/article_3ad45322-f4dd-11ed-9f0b-2bf631e1351d.html | 2023-05-18T00:49:51 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/crops-gets-crda-support-for-urban-farming-proposal/article_3ad45322-f4dd-11ed-9f0b-2bf631e1351d.html |
BUENA VISTA TOWNSHIP — Buena Regional High School center fielder Charlie Saglimbeni fielded a single on one hop with one thought in the sixth inning Wednesday afternoon.
He was only throwing to one base: home plate.
“Every day that’s what we work on in practice — our throws to each base,” Saglimbeni said. “I’ve been waiting for that one moment to make a play. There it was.”
With Buena up a run, Saglimbeni threw an Egg Harbor Township runner out at the plate. The play helped propel the Chiefs to a 6-1 win in the Cape-Atlantic League semifinals. Top-seeded Buena (21-2) will host third-seeded Vineland for the CAL title Friday.
Saglimbeni’s throw not only kept fourth-seeded EHT (13-9) from tying the game, it gave the Chiefs all the momentum.
Buena scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take control.
People are also reading…
“I lost my mind,” Buena starting pitcher Joey Kurtz said of Saglimbeni’s throw. “I started jumping all around, screaming. I think that’s the reason why we put up four in the last inning because of that (throw) right there.”
Making the throw to home plate every day in practice is one thing. Doing with a berth in the CAL final on the line is another matter, however. Chiefs catcher Ryley Betts caught Saglimbeni short-hop throw and easily applied the tag to the EHT runner for the inning-ending out.
“We drill it every day,” Buena coach Tom Carney said. “I even say to the kids jokingly (at practice) I guarantee when he gets in a game he’s not going to be able to do it. Sure enough he got his one chance all year and he put it on a dime in a big spot. It won’t show up on the box score, but I think that was the difference in the game.”
The throw complimented an outstanding effort by Kurtz, who threw a complete game, striking out eight and scattering eight hits.
“I was just trying to throw strikes,” Kurtz said. “Let them hit it. It seemed to work.”
Lead-off hitter Tre Carano sparked the Buena offense. He led off the bottom of the first with a single and later scored on Cole Shover’s sacrifice fly to give the Chiefs a 1-0 lead.
“Getting started with a hit is always good,” Carano said. “I’ve got people behind me who can knock me in.”
Betts finished 3 for 4 with two doubles and RBI. The Chiefs also received key production from the bottom of their batting order. No. 7 hitter Aidan Carano was 2 for 3 with a run score, while No. 8 hitter Austin Wokock finished 2 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored.
Friday’s CAL final will be a rivalry game. Vineland beat second-seeded St. Augustine Prep 5-3 in Wednesday’s other semifinal. Buena and Vineland are located a few miles from each other. The players on both teams grow up knowing each other. They were supposed to play earlier this month, but the regular season game was postponed.
The Chiefs have attracted attention around the state because they feature six bridge-year seniors, which was designed to ensure that high school students were not shortchanged by the pandemic.
New Jersey’s Bridge Year program allows students who graduated in 2021 and 2022 to defer graduation for one year to participate in an additional year of academic courses and extracurricular activities following their senior year. The Buena players take classes at Atlantic Cape Community College.
They wanted one more season of high school baseball together. So far, they’ve made the most of it.
“We’ve been playing since we were 7-years-old,” Kurtz said. “Travel ball and stuff, we’ve been best friends ever since. Year-round, playing wiffle ball. We hang out every single day. Going this far in our last season means a lot.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buena-regional-advances-to-the-cape-atlantic-league-baseball-final/article_379cdba4-f503-11ed-818f-e77c3b0cd429.html | 2023-05-18T00:50:10 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/buena-regional-advances-to-the-cape-atlantic-league-baseball-final/article_379cdba4-f503-11ed-818f-e77c3b0cd429.html |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — It wasn’t an easy day for the Egg Harbor Township High School softball team, but the Eagles beat Vineland 3-1 on Wednesday in a Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinal.
Vineland scored a run in the top of the third inning, but EHT went up 2-1 on catcher Payton Colbert’s two-run double in the bottom of the inning.
The Eagles added a run in the fifth inning as Madison Biddle tripled to right center field and beat the throw home on the next play as Kaci Velardi bounced one to Vineland pitcher Skyy Santiago.
Top-seeded EHT (20-1), the No. 2 team in The Press Elite 11, hosts second-seeded St. Joseph Academy at 4 p.m. Friday in the CAL Tournament championship game.
Luci Day had a double and an RBI single for fifth-seeded Vineland (12-9).
Egg Harbor Towship beat Vineland 10-2 on April 5 in EHT and held on to beat the Fighting Clan 9-8 in their second game on May in Vineland.
People are also reading…
"i don't think it was surprising (that it was such a close game) because we did have a really tough game against them last time," said Colbert, a 17-year-old junior. "But I think we really pulled through this game with hits, and I think we hit a lot more than the last game.
EHT's Sarah Hickey walked to start the home third, and following two outs, Vellardi walked. Colbert hit the first pitch for a double to bring in two runs.
"I was just trying to get my teammates in, so I did whatever I had to do, even if it was just a single," Colbert said.
EHT coach Kristi Troster also wasn't surprised that the game was tight.
"They fought us really hard the last time, Troster said. "They threw an entirely different pitcher and I have to say strategically that was very smart of him (Vineland coach Mike Reed). She was not as fast as their other pitcher, which makes it more difficult for us to hit balls out. I don't think the wind helped us, blowing in, either. But I figured they were going to give us a very good fight. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/egg-harbor-township-defeats-vineland-in-cal-semifinals/article_d6d4e3a4-f4d8-11ed-876a-5fcdaaca243f.html | 2023-05-18T00:50:16 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/egg-harbor-township-defeats-vineland-in-cal-semifinals/article_d6d4e3a4-f4d8-11ed-876a-5fcdaaca243f.html |
ABSECON — Lauren Cella ignited the fire Wednesday.
The freshman scored back-to-back goals to open the second half and propelled the second-seeded Holy Spirit High School girls lacrosse team to a 9-3 victory over third-seeded Mainland Regional in the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinals at Ed Byrnes Stadium.
The Spartans led 3-2 at halftime. In the second half, Cella scored twice in about three minutes to extend the lead to 5-2, and Taylor Lyons scored off an assist from Cella to make the score 6-2. The Spartans’ Sienna Calhoun, Laura Livingston and Brielle Soltys also scored in the second half.
“It was a very good defensive game, but our team came together and we gave it our all,” said Cella, 15, of Absecon.
The Spartans (11-2), who are ranked ninth in The Press Elite 11, also defeated the Mustangs 14-8 on May 3 and 12-11 on May 12. Holy Spirit will play the winner of top-seeded and defending conference tournament champion Ocean City or fourth-seeded Our Lady of Mercy Academy in the finals Friday.
People are also reading…
Mainland fell to 9-8.
“I was really excited and really happy for my team,” Cella said. “ I am excited for what’s next.”
Holy Spirit coach Kylie Primeau said her defense played arguably the best it had all spring Wednesday. The Spartans had only allowed three or fewer goals three other times this season, and Mainland has a very good offense. Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport, and holding a team to three goals isn’t always an easy task.
Calhoun, Kira Murray, Tess Roman, Hailey Mastro and Ella Petrosh are some of the defenders on Holy Spirit. Calhoun had four ground balls, and Mastro added two forced turnovers. Marissa Gras made five saves, and Petrosh had two ground balls.
“It’s not very often you see three goals against,” Primeau said. “I thought they did a great job.”
The Spartans led 3-2 after the first half, which took just 35 minutes to be played. With only five goals, the clock ran faster. Even though there wasn’t much offense, it was a very thrilling opening 25 minutes.
Holy Spirit’s Kendall Murphy opened the scoring about three minutes into the game. The Spartans continued to attack the net and made some nice shots, but the Mustangs’ Kylie Kurtz made even better saves. She made six saves in the first half. Mainland’s Eva Blanco scored to tie the game, but Hanna Watson and Soltys each scored to give Holy Spirit a 3-1 lead. Blanco with 8 minutes, 36 seconds remaining in the first half.
Watson finished with five assists.
“At halftime, we talked about how well the (Mainland) defense was sliding. Their one-on-one defense was awesome,” Primeau said. “The few chances they did get on offense, I think our goalie (Gras) stepped up and helped us with that. She had more saves than goals-against (Wednesday), which is always awesome to see.
“Mainland is a very good team, and we know that every time we go in to play them,” the coach added about playing the Mustangs for a third time this spring. “We don’t look at the last two games in terms of beating them twice and thinking this is a game we have in the bag. It’s never like that. It’s always a tough fight whenever we play them.”
Jane Meade scored late in the second half for Mainland, and Kurtz made 10 saves. For Holy Spirit, Cella, Maddie Abbott, Murphy and Soltys each had three ground balls. Soltys added three forced turnovers and an assist. Abbott also had an assist and a forced turnover.
“Our defense was a key part in this game, and I hope we do it again,” Cella said
Ocean City, ranked fourth in the Elite 11, defeated Holy Spirit 19-11 on March 24 and 17-11 on May 11. In the second meeting, the Red Raiders led 13-2 at halftime. Both compete in the CAL American Division, and Ocean City (12-4) is undefeated against conference opponents.
“We just have to work hard and pay attention to the details and bring our A-game,” Primeau said. “Ocean City is obviously a very good team. We just need to work hard for 50 minutes.”
Added Cella, “We are just going to give it our all. That’s all we need to do.” | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/holy-spirit-advances-to-cal-final-following-win-against-mainland/article_ba96625a-f4cc-11ed-92f9-23002816a73c.html | 2023-05-18T00:50:22 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/holy-spirit-advances-to-cal-final-following-win-against-mainland/article_ba96625a-f4cc-11ed-92f9-23002816a73c.html |
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Atlantic Hurricane Season starts in two weeks and local emergency management officials say they are already prepared.
They have urged residents to also begin to make plans ahead of the start of the season which begins on June 1 and ends on Nov. 30.
Sarasota's emergency management leaders said they learned lessons from Hurricane Ian last year.
"It only takes one storm, it only takes 20 miles, just a 20-mile shift and that could've been an entirely different storm for Sarasota County," Rich Collins, director of Sarasota County Emergency Services, said.
Collins said one of the biggest takeaways was to have a plan to help weather the storm in a safe area or for evacuation.
He said it is the resident's responsibility to be prepared and to know their own risk.
Officials also said all residents, especially those who live in low-lying areas, on barrier islands and in mobile home parks, need to create an evacuation and communication plan.
"Taking action now means putting those things in place so that you have peace of mind. I have water, I have food. My shutters are ready. I know where I live. I know if I need to evacuate. I know where I'm going to go if I am going to evacuate. I know where my hurricane evacuation center is if that's where I need to go," Collins said.
Officials said those plans should include a disaster kit for family and pets, plans in case the power goes out for an extended time and arrangements for special needs and what that would entail.
"If you were a medical dependent person, in other words, you have mobility issues, you are oxygen dependent, you are power dependent. We want you to register now for the medical dependence program," Ed McCrane, chief of Sarasota County Emergency Management, said.
County officials said it is also most important to stay informed and up to date with the latest information for your region. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/hurricane-season-sarasota-emergency-management/67-e9111323-3b37-4300-9b2f-3b27bf2737d0 | 2023-05-18T00:50:28 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/hurricane-season-sarasota-emergency-management/67-e9111323-3b37-4300-9b2f-3b27bf2737d0 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The more than $37 million Oregon is expected to save in the 2023-2025 biennium as a result of no longer convicting people caught with user-amounts of drugs will go to support the Drug Treatment and Recovery Fund established by Measure 110, according to the latest Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast released Wednesday.
This is a major increase from the $2.1 million that was directed from Oregon’s net general fund revenues for the 2021-2023 biennium for the same reason.
Measure 110 was passed by voters in 2020 and went into effect in 2021. It reclassifies personal drug possession to a Class E violation with a maximum $100 fine. People caught with user-amounts of drugs can waive the fine by completing a health assessment where they have the opportunity to receive recovery treatment and housing.
The measure also directed the state to put the money it saves from prosecuting and convicting people caught with drugs toward the Drug Treatment and Recovery Fund. The cost of felony and misdemeanor drug convictions were calculated based on rates in the 2017-2019 biennium.
The Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance, which has supported the bill’s implementation, welcomes the news of the re-allocated funds. The statewide advocacy coalition works to ensure the new law centers on the needs of communities most affected by illegal drug use.
Tera Hurst, executive director of the Health Justice Recovery Alliance, believes it costs less to provide drug addiction treatment to a person than to criminalize someone in a misdemeanor drug case. She feels the measure is a worthwhile investment.
Since its passage, Measure 110 has been widely criticized by people in the state and around the country.
Many feel drug use has worsened in the state and say they’ve been disappointed by the slow development of treatment resources.
A state audit couldn’t track how millions of dollars given to drug treatment providers have been spent. Millions of dollars of marijuana tax revenues went to support the drug treatment and harm reduction programs, but in January 2023, the audit found it hadn’t yet resulted in an improved care network.
The Associated Press reported that in the first year after the new approach took effect in February 2021, only 1% of people who had been cited for possessing controlled substances sought help through the new hotline.
Despite this, Oregon Health Justice Recovery remains excited for the nearly $40 million the state will likely be setting aside for Measure 110 treatment facilities in the next two years.
“Addiction recovery providers were having to look at making big budget cuts due to earlier economic forecasts that cannabis revenue would be down. We are thrilled to see that these savings from no longer criminalizing addiction will help make this funding whole and be used to help us maintain services at their current level and hopefully expand too,” said Monta Knudson, CEO of Bridges to Change, an Oregon recovery organization.
The news of the forecasted funding came on the same day Oregon House Republicans expressed their disappointment at Democrats’ refusal to reform Measure 110. Several pieces of legislation related to the measure are being considered this session, including House Bill 2310 which would reestablish criminal penalties for possession and distribution of street drugs while still supporting the funds that expand access to rehabilitation programs.
This bill did not advance after a vote of 30-30 on the House floor.
A recent survey from DHM Research in Portland found that Oregon voters support bringing back criminal penalties for drug possession. The survey results showed that more than 6 in 10 voters think Measure 110 has made drug addiction, homelessness and crime worse.
According to the survey, 63% of Oregonians said they somewhat or strongly support repealing all or parts of Measure 110. | https://www.koin.com/local/measure-110-oregon-to-save-37m-from-drug-convictions-will-redirect-to-treatment/ | 2023-05-18T00:53:21 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/measure-110-oregon-to-save-37m-from-drug-convictions-will-redirect-to-treatment/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A 19-year-old driver was arrested on Wednesday after deputies said he was driving 176 miles per hour on Interstate 5.
Early Wednesday morning, a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office was doing speed enforcement duty when they said they saw and heard a 2016 BMW M3 traveling south on the interstate.
When the deputy used Lidar, a tool to track speed, they said it showed the vehicle going 176 mph.
Working with other deputies in the area, authorities said they managed to catch up to the driver and pin them in when they stopped on an off-ramp. The driver, identified as 19-year-old Milo Schneider, is said to have cooperated with the deputies as he was arrested for reckless driving.
While investigating, deputies claim Schnieder admitted to going 183 mph at one point. | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/teen-arrested-after-allegedly-driving-176-mph-on-i-5/ | 2023-05-18T00:53:27 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/teen-arrested-after-allegedly-driving-176-mph-on-i-5/ |
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WIAT) — The U.S. is facing the worst drug shortage in 10 years, and it’s potentially preventing some hospitals and cancer patients from getting life-saving medications.
That’s according to the latest data from the University of Utah Drug Information Service, which reports that the shortage includes everything from local anesthetics, basic hospital drugs and about two dozen chemotherapy drugs that don’t have alternatives.
Local medical experts said these cancer drug shortages are present in Alabama but aren’t posing a major problem yet.
A spokesperson for Ascension St. Vincent’s Pharmacy told CBS 42 it’s currently experiencing a low supply of two chemotherapy drugs, but that’s not affecting patient care so far.
On the other hand, Homewood Pharmacy said while it hasn’t been hit by a shortage of cancer drugs, it’s still seeing a big shortage in ADHD medications, such as Adderall.
“It’s been a struggle,” said Kayla Bolden, a pharmacy technician at Homewood Pharmacy.
Bolden added this shortage has continued for at least six months with no end in sight. They’re not sure what’s driving it but believe manufacturing trouble and prescription drug abuse could be to blame.
The pharmacy has had to get creative to keep up, and in the meantime, she asked its patients to bear with them.
“We’ve been doing partial fills, so that we can still get the families the minimum quantity that we can,” Bolden said. “We’ve been having to share bottles that come in our shipment. … We could order 50 and only get five.”
Rachel Young, an incoming senior at Auburn University, has been taking medication for debilitating ADHD since she was in first grade.
“It is very, very hard to focus. … It’s like TV static in my brain,” Young said.
She’s currently taking Vyvanse, and now her medicine has become harder to get ahold of because of rising costs and stricter qualifications to get it to combat misuse.
“It just doubled in price because of the shortage of it,” Young said. | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/how-the-national-cancer-drug-shortage-impacts-alabama/ | 2023-05-18T00:55:51 | 1 | https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/how-the-national-cancer-drug-shortage-impacts-alabama/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A car caught on fire at a Surfside Car Wash in Fort Myers Wednesday afternoon.
According to the South Trail Fire & Rescue District, flames ignited in the car’s engine when firefighters arrived at 12249 S Cleveland Avenue.
The fire is out at this time and crews are working on cleaning up the damage. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/17/car-bursts-into-flames-at-car-wash-in-fort-myers/amp/ | 2023-05-18T00:59:49 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/17/car-bursts-into-flames-at-car-wash-in-fort-myers/amp/ |
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Parts of the City of Fort Myers are growing at such a fast pace, the city is working to make sure everyone has quick access to emergency services.
“Too fast. There’s too many people building,” said resident Ruth. “The traffic here is incredible there’s accidents all the time.”
“They put up a huge amount of apartments just recently right off Treeline,” said nearby neighbor Mike. “I’m afraid it’s going to get so populated that it’s going to take away from the beauty of it.”
As the city gets working on the next fiscal year, Fort Myers Fire wants to bring a new fire station along Treeline Ave, closer to Daniels Pkwy.
The department is teaming with Park and Rec to also bring a park and art space on this piece of land.
“We’re just trying to do things a little smarter,” said Fire Chief Tracy McMillion. “So it’d be a fire station, having a park there and also being a cultural hub of artwork and coolness all in one particular space.”
It’s not just about the green space, as more are built in the southeast part of the city – Chief McMillion tells NBC2 Fort Myers fire is trying to keep up with quick response times.
There are eight fire stations spread throughout the city; Most can get to a home or incident within 11 minutes.
For this part of Ward 6, response times jump to 12-15 minutes in neighborhoods like Marina Bay, Plantation Gardens, Arborwood, Legacy at Gateway, and others.
“We’re seeing a lot more call volume in certain areas that used to not have that,” said McMillion. “And that’s what we’re doing we’re trying to look for a fire, an emergency saturation, and so basically if one station goes out, we want to have the ability for another station to back them up with just a little greater time.”
The city would still need to purchase the land for more than a million dollars, which already sits in front of Fort Myers’ East Water Tank.
If approved, the project would be part of 2024’s budget, there’s no timetable for how long this idea could take. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/17/proposed-fire-station-in-fort-myers-aims-to-improve-response-times/amp/ | 2023-05-18T00:59:55 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/17/proposed-fire-station-in-fort-myers-aims-to-improve-response-times/amp/ |
You expect to be paid for your work on payday and Dallas County officials are apologizing for big problems with a new payroll system affecting hundreds of people.
Some were not paid at all. Others were paid too much.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Deputies were the largest portion of 200 county employees affected by the problems at first.
At county courts, some county clerical employees may have been affected, too.
Friday Dallas County’s top elected official, County Judge Clay Jenkins, confirmed hundreds of outside workers were also not paid in the new payroll system.
“Hundreds of lawyers, but not just lawyers. Expert witnesses, interpreters, everybody that makes the system work that’s not a county employee,” Jenkins said.
The lawyers are court-appointed attorneys who judges assign to defend indigent defendants.
Local
The latest news from around North Texas.
“It's your money and if you anticipated having your money, you want your money,” Criminal Defense Attorney Heath Harris said.
Harris said he is owed almost $2,000 by Dallas County for work he has submitted for payment.
Douglas Huff with a defense lawyers association said some lawyers are owed $50,000.
Jenkins said checks are being cut for all of the county employees who were not paid at all.
The county hopes to have checks ready for all the outside workers by Friday.
“The computer systems themselves now work together, but there were some hiccups going to a new system,” Jenkins said. “By the time that file went to the system, it was so large that it crashed the system.”
Dallas County has had trouble lately keeping all county offices open during regular hours on all regular business days for lack of employees.
The payroll problems are not an enticement for new employees.
“It’s not and it has my attention and I’m working with the team to get it fixed,” Jenkins said. “On behalf of the county, we’re sorry for the inconvenience and the serious problem with people not getting paid on time.”
Harris said the lawyers are small business people too with bills to pay.
“Just because you’re a lawyer doesn’t mean you don’t live from paycheck to paycheck and when that check is not there it causes problems. And now you’re going to have to rebound,” Harris said.
Dallas County Sheriff’s Association President Chris Dyer said employees are still concerned about whether the next payroll will be stable.
He said all direct deposits were canceled and reapplying will cause a delay.
Jenkins said workers who were overpaid will have money taken out of future payroll but it will be spread out to reduce the payback pain. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-county-payroll-problems-affect-hundreds-of-people/3260150/ | 2023-05-18T01:06:26 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-county-payroll-problems-affect-hundreds-of-people/3260150/ |
A Fort Worth woman who was abducted as a baby more than half a century ago and recently reunited with her family is finally getting her old name back.
In front of a judge on Wednesday, with her parents by her side, Melissa Highsmith officially changed her name back to the one given to her at birth.
"It's like God has given me a second chance at life. It's like I'm starting over,” she said.
Melissa was abducted as an infant by her babysitter 51 years ago. Despite her family immediately contacting the police and beginning an exhaustive search, she was never found.
“I just believed that wherever she was, that’s where God wanted her,” her mother Alta Apantenco said.
Melissa, now 53, ended up living a difficult life under a new name, Melanie Walden. She never knew her true family was searching for her all these years.
“We have been rejoicing, we all know it’s happening. God is putting his faithfulness and love and power on full display," said family pastor Shane Gray at the courthouse on Wednesday. "In the darkest nights of Melissa‘s life, she was not alone. In the most hopeless moments of the Highsmith’s search for their daughter, there was hope.”
Posters and flyers were circulated for years. An age-progressed photo by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children was even released later on but leads, some in other parts of the country, were dead ends.
"We had several times rechecked some leads, but they were nothing,” Alta said.
Local
The latest news from around North Texas.
Over the years as her parents grew older, Melissa’s siblings took over the search. They helped Melissa’s father, Jeffrie Highsmith, take a DNA test with 23andMe to see where it took them in their search.
It was a success. A match was found with one of Melissa’s three children. Soon, the Highsmith family learned Melissa had been living in the Fort Worth area the entire time.
"And to know that she was here all these years, it's disappointing,” said Alta. “But I’m happy that we’re together again. I’m just really excited about what’s going to come.”
She reunited with her parents and several siblings just before the holidays. The Highsmith family shared their reunion story with NBC 5 in November 2022.
"It was hope that brought Melissa home. It really was prayer and hope,” said Melissa’s brother, Jeffrie. “It’s a dream come true.”
The family has been making up for lost time ever since. Melissa has been meeting four siblings and droves of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts and cousins.
Her cousin Jannae Hayes, who held onto a picture of themselves as infants playing in a crib, ended up naming her own daughter after Melissa.
“I don’t think we ever thought we would find her. So to find her and get her back and for her to be able to get her name back that they stole from her. It’s a special day today.”
Just two weeks ago, Fort Worth police officially confirmed Melissa's identity through their own DNA testing, which allowed her to change her name in court.
"I feel fantastic getting her name back to where it should've been after all these years,” said Melissa’s father, Jeffrie.
Melissa said she now plans to get a passport in her official name so she can go visit another sibling who happens to live in Spain.
She also plans to hold another wedding ceremony with her husband using her new name... So that her real father can walk her down the aisle.
"I just know God was with me watching over me. It gives me goosebumps. He heard their prayers and everything,” Melissa said of the experience. "It's just indescribable. I'm on top of the world." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-woman-abducted-as-baby-officially-changes-name-back-to-birth-name/3260148/ | 2023-05-18T01:06:32 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-woman-abducted-as-baby-officially-changes-name-back-to-birth-name/3260148/ |
BALTIMORE — An exciting race on Wednesday leading up to the 148th Preakness Stakes.
The first Crab Derby since 2018 was held at Lexington Market.
Competitors raced their crabs in the hopes of taking home the coveted Faidley Cup.
WMAR-2 News spoke with the winner, former Orioles player B.J. Surhoff about his strategy.
"I just tried to find the best crab when I looked in the pot. The little ones have the tendency to want to sprint so the big ones, I thought I don't want a big one," Surhoff said.
The Oriole Bird made an appearance and there was also a crab eating contest. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/the-crab-derby-returns-to-lexington-market-after-five-year-hiatus | 2023-05-18T01:06:37 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/the-crab-derby-returns-to-lexington-market-after-five-year-hiatus |
BALTIMORE — Wednesday was Trauma Survivors Day.
Those who have suffered traumatic injuries are honored for the strength and courage they have shown in the healing process.
The Johns Hopkins Bayview Center honored those survivors focusing on two of their recent patients, Sierra Cave and Craig Maltese.
Cave is an MMA fighter.
She broke bones in her legs, ankle, hand, and broke several ribs after a head-on car crash.
She came to Hopkins in a coma and spent two months in the hospital.
The MMA fighter wants to kick-box again, and knows that it's up to her and her physical therapists to make that happen.
"I wouldn't be able to do these things if it weren't for the people here that helped save me. I wouldn't even, like when I first woke up, I was so scared that my legs would just fall off in my body. But they kept me together. And then they helped me build strength past that," Cave said.
Maltese was hit by a car while riding his electric scooter.
He broke his neck and spine, spending more than three weeks in the hospital.
He is optimistic about what lies ahead.
"I have like another year worth of recovery in front of me. I'm gonna look back on this video a year from now, and I'm not even gonna recognize this person. Like, my walking, my balance is defintely 99% where it needs to be, but I'll get to 110% of where it was," Maltese said.
Both said they wouldn't be where they are today without their doctors, and those doctor's support staff. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-patients-at-johns-hopkins-bayview-honored-amid-trauma-survivors-day | 2023-05-18T01:06:43 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/two-patients-at-johns-hopkins-bayview-honored-amid-trauma-survivors-day |
State and federal health officials are warning U.S. residents to cancel planned surgeries in a Mexico border city after five people from Texas who got procedures there came back and developed suspected cases of fungal meningitis. One of them died, officials said.
The five people who became ill traveled to Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, for surgical procedures that included the use of an epidural, an anesthetic injected near the spinal column, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Tuesday. Four remain hospitalized, and one of them later died.
Those who became ill range in age from 30 to 50 years old, the department said.
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a travel advisory Tuesday for U.S. residents seeking medical care in Matamoros.
Meningitis is the swelling of the protective covering of the brain and spinal cord and should be treated urgently. Symptoms include fever, headache, a stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, confusion and sensitivity to light. Cases of meningitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria, trauma or fungi.
Fungal meningitis, like in the Texas cases, is not transmitted from person to person, health officials say. It could be accidentally introduced during a medical or surgical procedure.
U.S. and Mexican authorities are attempting to find the source of the infection, whether the cases are linked and if there are other cases, the Texas health department said.
Texas News
News from around the state of Texas.
The CDC urged anyone who had an epidural injection of anesthetic in that region after Jan. 1, 2023, to watch for symptoms of meningitis symptoms and consider consulting a doctor.
Patients in the Texas cases began showing symptoms three days to six weeks after surgery in Matamoros.
People leaving the U.S. for prescription drugs, dental procedures, surgeries and other medical treatment — also known as medical tourism — is common, experts say. Besides Mexico, other common destinations include Canada, India and Thailand. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/americans-urged-to-cancel-surgeries-in-mexico-border-city-after-meningitis-cases-1-death/3260233/ | 2023-05-18T01:06:44 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/americans-urged-to-cancel-surgeries-in-mexico-border-city-after-meningitis-cases-1-death/3260233/ |
ODESSA, Texas —
If you are an Odessa resident looking to recycle, the city is not offering services anymore.
Since the change, there has been some confusion about where to take products to recycle.
You are not able to take your recyclables to the Midland Citizens Collection Station. That location is for Midlanders only.
However, you can take it to B.R.I. Recycling, located at 26 W Industrial Loop in Midland.
They take cardboard, aluminum, mixed paper, number one and number two plastics and tin cans. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/where-can-odessans-recycle/513-e420a576-dd54-4a01-9a12-82c72865cf80 | 2023-05-18T01:16:02 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/where-can-odessans-recycle/513-e420a576-dd54-4a01-9a12-82c72865cf80 |
Former Shreveport police officers acquitted of civil right violations
Three former Shreveport police officers have been acquitted of federal civil rights violation.
On Wednesday, May 17, former officers, William Isenhour, D’Andre Jackson and Treveion Brooks were found not guilty of civil rights violation in U.S. District Court.
Trial began on May 9, and after seven days of deliberation the verdict came down acquitting the officers of the violation.
The officers were indicted in October 2021 on federal civil rights charges.
According to the indictment, on or about Jan. 24, 2020, Brooks, while acting in an official capacity, allegedly used unjustified force by punching an arrestee in the face and body.
The indictment further alleged that on that same day, Isenhour and Jackson used unjustified force against another individual by punching that person in the face and body.
More:Thursday hearing leaves three officers awaiting arraignment
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/former-shreveport-police-officers-acquitted-of-civil-right-violations/70229954007/ | 2023-05-18T01:23:19 | 0 | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/former-shreveport-police-officers-acquitted-of-civil-right-violations/70229954007/ |
In a victory for future mining in the Santa Rita Mountains, an Appeals Court panel tossed out a federal agency decision protecting hundreds of thousands of acres of land in the range south of Tucson and a lower court ruling upholding much of the agency’s action.
The ruling Tuesday, if not successfully appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court or responded to adequately by future agency actions, will essentially eliminate the jaguar as a factor in making decisions about copper mining in the Santa Ritas. An adult male jaguar, nicknamed El Jefe, was repeatedly photographed by remote cameras in this area from 2012 to 2015 before disappearing from public view.
Much of the new 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling was based on its finding that the U.S. government must rely on whether a jaguar was known to roam that area when the animal was first listed as an endangered species by the wildlife service. That happened in 1972, at a time when no jaguars had been seen in this country for years.
People are also reading…
That meant the 2012 discovery of El Jefe, in videos and photos taken by and for environmentalists, couldn’t be considered in deciding whether that land qualified as critical habitat, the 9th Circuit found.
The ruling pulls the former Rosemont Mine site — now known as Copper World — from federally designated prime habitat for the endangered jaguar. It also voids more than half of all the 700,000 acres of federally protected critical habitat for the large mammal in Arizona and the U.S. as a whole, since this is the only state with critical jaguar habitat.
“It leaves the area vulnerable to the Rosemont Mine, or other developments,” said Michael Robinson, a conservation advocate for the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity, whose lawsuit against the federal government led to Tuesday’s ruling. The center has pressed for years to have that area in and around the mine site designated as critical jaguar habitat. “The Rosemont Mine is a big one, an identifiable, huge threat. But any other threats that come along, the habitat would no longer have protection.”
Hudbay Minerals Inc., which wants to build the copper mine, said in a statement that it’s “pleased that the court recognized that the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) erred in its designation of the northern Santa Ritas as jaguar critical habitat by not following the requirements of the Endangered Species Act and its own regulations.
“The lands in question are not, in any normal sense of the word, ‘essential’ to the survival of the jaguar species. The critical habitat designated in the United States accounts for 0.04% of all jaguar habitat and the species is not considered endangered on a worldwide basis,” Hudbay said.
Robinson said he hopes the Santa Ritas’ land could ultimately be protected as critical habitat if the wildlife service revises its original determination to take into account the 9th Circuit’s ruling.
“This was a procedural mistake or legal infirmity on the part of the Fish and Wildlife Service,” Robinson said. “It does not mean that these areas are not critically important for jaguars. They are. The Fish and Wildlife Service can go ahead, cross its t’s, dot its i’s and redo it,” he said of the original habitat designation.
The wildlife service did not immediately respond Wednesday to requests for comment on the court’s ruling or Robinson’s hope that it could revise its decision to make it more legally acceptable.
The decision comes at a time the original Rosemont Mine proposal to build an open pit copper mine on the mountains’ east slope is now essentially defunct, due to other, unrelated court rulings by a federal judge in Tucson and another 9th Circuit panel. Those rulings blocked construction of Rosemont on the grounds the U.S. Forest Service had erroneously approved the mining project without properly determining if Hudbay’s mining claims on federal land were valid.
Since those rulings occurred in 2019 and 2022, Hudbay has put its emphasis instead on developing private land it owns on the Santa Ritas’ west slope and calls the new project Copper World. Although that project would ultimately include the original Rosemont Mine site, it will cover much more ground and be mined much longer — 44 years compared to 19 for the original Rosemont site. In addition, most of its early mining will be in the west slope area.
In its statement, Hudbay said, “While the critical habitat designation has no impact on Phase I of the Copper World project, which will be on our private land, the decision will require the FWS to exercise more restraint in designating critical habitat in the future, as intended by Congress. It will also be helpful to Copper World in future consultations with the FWS, if required.”
In the new jaguar case, by a 2-1 margin, the 9th Circuit panel concluded the wildlife service had erred in designating more than 350,000 acres of national forest, state and private land as jaguar critical habitat. It also concluded that U.S. District Judge James Soto in Tucson had mistakenly upheld much of the wildlife service’s original decision protecting that habitat.
The panel found that Soto erroneously maintained this land qualified as unoccupied jaguar habitat, even while he overturned a wildlife service determination that the vast majority of that land qualified as jaguar-occupied critical habitat.
Contact Tony Davis at 520-349-0350 or tdavis@tucson.com. Follow Davis on Twitter@tonydavis987. | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/court-tosses-jaguar-habitat-protection-at-rosemont-mine-site/article_2435e7fe-f4e0-11ed-8853-77b3df9096c4.html | 2023-05-18T01:34:14 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/subscriber/court-tosses-jaguar-habitat-protection-at-rosemont-mine-site/article_2435e7fe-f4e0-11ed-8853-77b3df9096c4.html |
PHOENIX — There are more than 100 provider names on the list of providers suspended by AHCCCS on Monday for allegations of wrongdoing.
State officials said some of those companies recruit and transport Native Americans in search of drug and alcohol rehab, and then never give them those services.
Sometimes they leave them stranded with no way home, while the providers allegedly raked in hundreds of millions of dollars.
The state suspended more than 100 of those providers from collecting AHCCCS payments on Monday.
12News found a mix of people from around the Valley. Some owned more than one company, but one name kept coming back up; a company called ProMD Solutions.
That company is listed on the Arizona Corporation Commission website as being a statutory agent in 10 companies on the suspended list.
A statutory agent accepts legal documents for a corporation.
According to ProMD’s website, they do medical billing and they’re based in Irvine, California.
But what happens when look you click the street view for their address, it’s a strip mall in Irvine. The address is also listed as a third-party post office.
And on some of the company registrations, ProMD lists an address in Sedona. That address turns out to be a Staples in another strip mall.
It’s something Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes hinted at during Tuesday’s press conference.
"Some of these scammers didn’t even bill AHCCCS for people they were in contact with," Mayes said. "They simply purchased lists of names and dates of birth of people and used those to bill AHCCCS.”
Mayes said billing under the specific Native American AHCCCS code went sky high in recent years, and they don’t think it’s all real.
In 2019, it was $53 million. In 2020, the total was $132 million. In 2021, providers billed $291 million.
And in 2022, it was an astronomical $668 million dollars.
The state said some of the billing is legit, but not all of it.
12News tried contacting the owner of Pro-MD Solutions, but couldn’t find him.
Only one provider said they know him and said he only did billing. That provider also said he didn’t know he was on the AHCCCS suspension list.
Up to Speed
Catch up on the latest news and stories on our 12News YouTube playlist here. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/arizona-providers-suspended-alleged-ahcccs-fraud-kris-mayes/75-a0d542c0-e754-4a55-976f-a6e2d7fadfe5 | 2023-05-18T01:42:03 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/arizona-providers-suspended-alleged-ahcccs-fraud-kris-mayes/75-a0d542c0-e754-4a55-976f-a6e2d7fadfe5 |
PHOENIX — The man who allegedly struck a female construction worker in a viral TikTok video was recently cited for misdemeanor assault, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at a worksite near Tatum Boulevard and Deer Valley Drive in north Phoenix.
A video of the incident was posted on TikTok and appears to show a man shouting profanities, yelling at a construction worker, and hitting them. The video's already been viewed over five million times on the social media platform.
Phoenix police said they cited 46-year-old Brent Hospelhorn in relation to this incident and detectives will be following up on the matter. Hospelhorn was not booked into jail.
In response to some questions circulating online, the Phoenix Police Department dismissed any notion that officers displayed a lack of action in responding to the incident.
WARNING: The below video contains graphic language
Up to Speed
Catch up on the latest news and stories on our 12News YouTube playlist here.
More ways to get 12News
On your phone: Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.
On your streaming device: Download 12News+ to your streaming device
The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
We are committed to serving all of the Valley's communities, because we live here, too.
12News is the Official Home of the Arizona Cardinals and the proud recipient of the 2018 Rocky Mountain Emmy Award for Overall Excellence.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/phoenix-police-cite-man-recorded-hitting-worker-viral-tiktok-video/75-b971a277-ad41-4d77-adb3-dc0630d34eda | 2023-05-18T01:42:06 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/phoenix-police-cite-man-recorded-hitting-worker-viral-tiktok-video/75-b971a277-ad41-4d77-adb3-dc0630d34eda |
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scottsdale City Council wants Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto a bill that would restore water service to Rio Verde Foothills, an upscale community north of Scottsdale that had its water cut on Jan. 1.
The City said the bill, HB2441, would force it to violate its state-required Drought Management Plan and risks the "wellbeing and interests of Scottsdale residents and businesses."
Rio Verde Foothills is unincorporated and sits outside the City's boundaries. Scottsdale said residents had been warned for years the City would no longer provide water in 2023
Rio Verde homes are primarily served by water haulers that, until Jan. 1, filled up at a Scottsdale standpipe. That standpipe was shut off on New Year's Day. Another standpipe would not be able to be built for years.
The community, Scottsdale and Maricopa County have been at odds over the issue for months.
HB2441 would require cities to provide water through a "treat and transport" agreement to residences outside a city or town's water service area under qualifying circumstances. Those include if the city or town previously provided standpipe service to water haulers and then stopped because of drought management plans or if there is no other source of water within 10 miles.
The city's letter also calls the bill "bad policy" and sets a precedent "which will deter other municipalities from providing water outside their boundaries in the future." The letter lists more reasons for the veto request including:
- Rio Verde residents have the ability to create a water district but have chosen not to do so
- Rio Verde residents have been warned for years the City would no longer provide water in 2023
- The bill does not protect the interests of Scottsdale Water customers who have contributed to building and maintaining the City’s water system.
- The legislation does not address the root cause of wildcat subdivisions and the excessive development of unincorporated areas without a 100-year assured water supply
Water Wars
Catch up on the latest news and stories surrounding Arizona’s water crisis on the 12News YouTube channel. Subscribe today. | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/scottsdale-asks-hobbs-veto-bill-would-restore-water-service-rio-verde-foothills/75-812160aa-6cd4-4ad8-826c-8fb0cf39b49c | 2023-05-18T01:42:13 | 1 | https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/water-wars/scottsdale-asks-hobbs-veto-bill-would-restore-water-service-rio-verde-foothills/75-812160aa-6cd4-4ad8-826c-8fb0cf39b49c |
BLOOMINGTON — The action and extreme sports show Nitro Circus will be performing in Bloomington this fall.
Nitro Circus will kick off its 20th anniversary tour on Oct. 10 at Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St.
The tour will feature BMX and scooter rider Ryan "R-Willy" Williams, freestyle motocross star Jackson "Jacko" Strong, wheelchair motocross pioneer Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham and other special guests, according to a news release.
The production will include a host of contraptions and setups, including the 50-foot "Giganta" ramp.
Show tickets go on sale next month, with a pre-sale starting June 13. The full public sale will follow on June 16.
To register and learn more about the event, visit www.nitrocircus.com.
World Championship ICE Racing returns to Bloomington Friday night
World Championship ICE Racing returns to Bloomington at 7 p.m. tonight at Grossinger Motors Arena.
World Championship ICE Racing returns tonight to Grossinger Motors Arena. The championship will take place at the arena, 101 S. Madison St., a…
Ice Racing 1 021023.JPG
Racers test out the ice early Friday ahead of the World Championship ICE Racing event that night at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Th…
Ice Racing 2 021023.JPG
Racers test out the ice early Friday ahead of the World Championship ICE Racing event that night at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington. Th… | https://pantagraph.com/entertainment/local/nitro-circus-dropping-in-to-bloomington-this-fall/article_c994687e-f4fe-11ed-846e-e78e5b93682c.html | 2023-05-18T01:43:28 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/entertainment/local/nitro-circus-dropping-in-to-bloomington-this-fall/article_c994687e-f4fe-11ed-846e-e78e5b93682c.html |
Shasta County counters union offer; first signatures to recall Supervisor Crye collected
After more than two weeks of picketing, members of Shasta County’s largest union returned to work Wednesday, still without a contract.
But there has been some movement in negotiations, which have been at an impasse.
Steve Allen, business manager for UPEC Local 792, announced at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that the union had made a new offer that he said focuses more on medical insurance “than arguing over pay.”
Union members have said the 7% raise over three years that the county offered is a net pay cut, after factoring in the rising cost of medical insurance.
Supervisors took the union's offer into closed session after the public portion of Tuesday’s meeting and they came out of closed session to report they had made a counteroffer. The vote was 4-1 to make a counteroffer. County Counsel James Ross did not breakdown the vote when he announced the action.
That announcement capped a board meeting that stretched about six hours, an evening that started with a petition-signing event hosted outside the board chamber by residents attempting to recall District 1 Supervisor Kevin Crye.
In between, supervisors unanimously approved David Rickert as the county’s new chief executive officer. Rickert is no relation to Supervisor Mary Rickert.
Here’s a rundown of Tuesday’s meeting.
‘I’ve have not received it’
Before going into closed session to discuss the UPEC contract dispute, the board voted 3-2 not to form an ad-hoc committee that would include two supervisors to participate in labor negotiations. Supervisors Patrick Jones, Mary Rickert and Tim Garman voted in the majority.
Reached Wednesday morning by phone, UPEC business manager Allen told the Record Searchlight that he had not seen the county’s proposal that was announced out of closed session.
“I have not received it,” Allen said. “I’m glad that the closed session resulted in a change of position, but until we see what it is, we don’t know if it’s going to settle the contract dispute.”
UPEC members started a two-week strike May 1 and then voted last week to extend it until Tuesday.
That didn’t seem to sit well with District 4 Supervisor Jones, who made his feelings known to Allen during the meeting.
During the strike, a large inflatable rat named “RATtrick Jones” was used as a prop along Court Street as union members picketed.
More:Shasta County's largest union votes to go on two-week strike
Jones reminded Allen that the union official called him last week and asked that the UPEC issue be added to Tuesday’s closed-session agenda.
“And in that conversation, you said that you would ask the members that you might be able to get the strike to end a day or two early, you did remember that as well?” Jones said.
Allen confirmed that and added that he brought that to the union members and the proposal to end the strike early “didn’t go far.”
“The members who participated, and we had a huge participation, thought it was a very bad idea,” he added. “And in fact, that led to a discussion of extending the strike.”
“The vote was to extend it when we made a good-faith gesture to rediscuss this in closed session,” Jones countered.
Allen said that’s one way to look at it, but explained that the members didn’t see a result yet and they didn’t know if talking about the issue in closed session would result in a settlement.
He went on to implore supervisors to settle the dispute before Jones thanked him twice. When Allen didn’t stop talking, Jones instructed Allen’s microphone be turned off.
On Wednesday, Allen didn’t have hard feelings about his exchange with Jones and said he didn’t think the supervisor was accusing him of bargaining in bad faith.
“I think he was just kind of wrestling with the process and it’s not unusual to me that people don’t understand the process,” Allen said.
Meanwhile, Allen does not know when he will bring the county’s counteroffer to union members.
“If we don’t get a settlement, the members will consider a second strike,” he said.
Recall supporters collect about 100 signatures
Supervisor Crye contends that the attempt to recall him is being driven by a small group of far-left activists who want Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint his replacement should he be recalled.
A new state law that went into effect in January gives the governor’s office the job of selecting his replacement until the next election, which could happen March 5, 2024, or Nov. 5, 2024.
One of the first residents to sign the recall petition before Tuesday’s meeting was Redding businessman Bill Evanhoe, who said he is a Republican.
Crye is “wasting over a million dollars of money, my tax money, for a system that probably lends itself to error more than the one they’re getting rid of,” said Evanhoe, a senior partner with the accounting firm Evanhoe Kellogg & Co.
Recall supporters have lambasted Crye for his decision to terminate Shasta County’s contract with Dominion Voting Systems and return to hand counting all votes, a process that still hasn’t been approved by the California Secretary of State.
Jones, Crye and Supervisor Chris Kelstrom voted to ditch Dominion.
Susanne Baremore, of the Committee to Recall Kevin Crye, said they had collected nearly 100 signatures by the end of Tuesday’s meeting.
Retired Shasta County Superintendent of Schools Charlie Menoher also was one of the first people to sign the petition on Tuesday.
“Shasta County deserves better. We have so many issues, so many critical needs and (he’s) taking on a voting system that was fair. It’s a travesty. We can do better than that,” Menoher said.
Menoher said he was a Republican but now is registered as no party preference.
Some at Tuesday's meeting spoke in support of Crye.
Robert Sid said it's time for the county to focus on the real issues, such as how the county will fund construction of a new jail.
"We don't want Gov. Newsom to appoint a replacement for Kevin," Sid said.
Supporters will need at least 4,151 signatures from registered voters in District 1, which encompasses much of the city of Redding, to put the recall on the Nov. 7 ballot. People who sign the petition must live in District 1.
New CEO gets three-year contract
Supervisors approved a three-year contract for David Rickert, the chief financial officer in Winnebago County, Illinois.
Rickert’s annual salary will be $258,600 and he is expected to start May 30.
His appointment ends a nearly year-long saga that galvanized the community before playing out in dramatic fashion the last couple of months.
Supervisors on April 6 rescinded the CEO job offer to Chriss Street and then announced they had offered the job to another candidate.
Supervisors did not say why the offer to Street was taken off the table, but it came nine days after they announced they were waiting for Street to respond to a background report that was done on him.
David Benda covers business, development and anything else that comes up for the USA TODAY Network in Redding. He also writes the weekly "Buzz on the Street" column. He’s part of a team of dedicated reporters that investigate wrongdoing, cover breaking news and tell other stories about your community. Reach him on Twitter @DavidBenda_RS or by phone at 1-530-338-8323. To support and sustain this work, please subscribe today. | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/shasta-county-counters-union-offer-signatures-to-recall-crye-collected/70227330007/ | 2023-05-18T01:46:24 | 1 | https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2023/05/17/shasta-county-counters-union-offer-signatures-to-recall-crye-collected/70227330007/ |
For the past five years, the 94-year-old building at 2202 S. 11th St. has been the near-constant subject of planning and fundraising and renovations at the hands of the mental health care provider CenterPointe.
But by Wednesday — the day before the 50-year-old nonprofit was set to celebrate the grand opening of their Campus for Health and WellBeing at the former site of Trabert Hall — all that was left were finishing touches.
"It's the day before the party, right?" said Topher Hansen, CenterPointe's chief executive, as workers throughout the 60,000-square foot building applied last-minute coats of paint to walls still wearing blue masking tape.
For the most part, though, the $27 million transformation of a former dormitory is finished — marking the end of a years-long effort that has remade the building into a hub of Lincoln’s health care system and, Hansen hopes, will mark the beginning of a new era in local mental health and substance use care.
People are also reading…
"We think this is a facility and philosophy that's pointed to the future of health care," he said. "That it's strength based. It's positive focused. It's keeping everybody tuned in to living a healthy life; that they have emotional well-being."
"It's more than just a building," he added. "It really is an announcement about our philosophy and about where we think health care is going."
Built in 1929, the building served for 40 years as a dormitory for students attending the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing until Lancaster County bought the building and named it Trabert Hall.
The building housed several county offices there until they moved to the former county jail site at 605 S. 10th St. in 2017.
A year later, a divided Lancaster County Board approved the sale of the building to CenterPointe for $400,000, with an agreement that the agency will pay another $100,000 after it finalizes nearly $8.9 million in affordable housing tax credits.
The vision: a facility to house 60-plus CenterPointe employees who provide a continuum of care that includes housing, mental health, substance-use disorder and general medical services — all packaged together in "a positive, strength-based approach" rather than one that focuses on shortcomings or illnesses, Hansen said.
Renovations kicked off in October 2021, and over the next 18 months, contractors transformed the aging building into what it is now: a modern, community-focused space built for a wide range of mental health services, complete with a level of detail that borders on absurdity.
On the top floor of the four-story building are 16 one-bedroom affordable housing units for low-income residents who will sign one-year leases and pay $510 per month in rent, Hansen said. The floor also has common space and community rooms suitable for hosting visitors.
Outfitted with brand new appliances and refurnished, the 450-square-foot studios aren't just for a temporary use. Hansen said residents could feasibly stay at the campus for the rest of their lives, provided that they continue to meet income requirements.
"Almost every time I tour people through here, they go, 'Can I get in one of these?'" Hansen joked.
The third floor's layout is nearly identical, complete with 16 apartments for residents in CenterPointe's transitional rehabilitation program, who spend nine months relearning how to live independently after stints in facilities like Lincoln's Regional Center.
The second floor offers 12,000 square feet of workspace for case managers, therapists, peer support and other staff — none of whom have their own offices.
The organization has instead placed a focus on work "environments" — not unlike those associated with tech startups or college campuses — to both foster collaboration and ensure CenterPointe employees are spending most of their time out in the community.
The first floor houses the organization's outpatient clinic that offers mental health, substance-use and primary medical care services in addition to a pharmacy.
And the building's garden level is home to CenterPointe's Crisis Response Team, which fields phone calls from residents in distress 24/7, responds to calls for service alongside Lincoln Police officers when requested and, about 600 times a year, provides immediate treatment to walk-ins in need of mental health care.
The Campus for Health and WellBeing is also home to a "Wellbeing Garden," which sits on the southwest side of the property near 11th Street and Saratoga Avenue, complete with raised garden beds, an amphitheater, sitting spaces and a meditative labyrinth that encircles a metal sculpture.
The garden, which is open to the public, will host a series of concerts over the summer months, including one to accompany the campus' grand opening Thursday.
Hansen has taken particular pride in the building's artwork, curated by artist Ann Burkholder, and its front lobby, an accessible space built around what used to be the building's northeastern exterior wall, which is now the backdrop to the campus' slick, modern design.
In an hourlong tour Wednesday, the nonprofit head repeatedly told personal stories about the origin of some of the building's artwork — much of it Nebraska themed — and pointed out minute details in the facility's comprehensive design.
"You'll never see anything else like that," he said, referring to a Michael Forsberg photo of sandhill cranes flying through a rainbow, which CenterPointe turned into a larger-than-life-sized graphic that takes up an entire wall on the first floor.
The exterior walls — along with the cornerstone, a pair of 100-year-old staircases and a pair of decorative, jigsaw-style walls made out of doors salvaged from Trabert Hall — is essentially all that's left of the former dorm building.
"It's vastly different now," Hansen said. "To actually watch, step by step, the transformation — it's been a blast."
When the nonprofit first made public its renovation plans in 2018, they pegged the price tag at $10 million. By 2020, that price had climbed to $16 million. Then to $17.6 million by January 2021, $23.5 million by November of that year and the final price tag — $27 million — by last April.
Despite that hefty bill, Hansen said CenterPointe is completing the project debt-free — thanks to a long list of partners and donors that the organization's CEO can seemingly list offhand.
"This is really a project that the community has really come together to provide (for) the community," Hansen said, before ticking through a list of donors and partners that include the county, which sold CenterPointe the building, along with Lincoln's City Council, the city's mayor, the state Department of Economic Development and Howard and Rhonda Hawks.
"The Community Health Endowment gave us a grant, the Pegler Family Foundation, ABLE — it goes on and on and on," Hansen said.
Then, he turned from his spot in the facility's backyard garden and pointed to the building behind him.
"This says a lot about Lincoln, Nebraska, right here," he said.
Campus for Health and Wellbeing ribbon cutting
When: Thursday 3-5 p.m., ribbon cutting, speakers and tours; 5-7 p.m. food trucks and live music.
Where: CenterPointe's Campus for Health and Wellbeing, 2202 S. 11th St.
About: The celebration will begin with a ribbon cutting at 3 p.m. followed by live music from Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal
More Information: www.centerpointe.org | https://journalstar.com/news/local/more-than-just-a-building-centerpointe-set-for-opening-of-27-million-lincoln-campus/article_6eac2e02-f4d0-11ed-8be1-4fcec210c1e5.html | 2023-05-18T01:47:42 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/more-than-just-a-building-centerpointe-set-for-opening-of-27-million-lincoln-campus/article_6eac2e02-f4d0-11ed-8be1-4fcec210c1e5.html |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/court-of-honor-pays-tribute-to-toms-river-police-officers/3568771/ | 2023-05-18T01:53:11 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/court-of-honor-pays-tribute-to-toms-river-police-officers/3568771/ |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/former-philly-pops-musicians-form-the-no-name-pops/3568756/ | 2023-05-18T01:53:17 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/former-philly-pops-musicians-form-the-no-name-pops/3568756/ |
Skip to content
Main Navigation
Search
Search for:
Weather
Local
Sports
Entertainment
Investigators
Videos
Newsletters
Live TV
Share
Close
Trending
Watch NBC10 24/7 on Roku, Peacock
2023 Philly Mayoral Race
Phillies Baseball
Expand
Local
Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood.
Close Menu
Search for:
Local
U.S. and World
Politics
Weather
Weather Alerts
School Closings
See It, Share It
Sports
Phillies
Eagles
Sixers
Flyers
NBC Sports Philadelphia
Investigators
NBC10 Responds
Submit a tip
Watch The Lineup
Philly Live
Entertainment
Wawa Welcome America
About NBC10 Philadelphia
Our News Standards
Share a News Tip or Feedback
Share a Consumer Complaint
Share Photos and Video
Our Apps
Newsletters
Cozi TV
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Contact Us | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-id-woman-who-was-found-dead-at-state-park-in-delco-7-years-ago/3568767/ | 2023-05-18T01:53:23 | 0 | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/police-id-woman-who-was-found-dead-at-state-park-in-delco-7-years-ago/3568767/ |
FISHERS, Ind. — 13News is hearing from the attorney of an Indianapolis family who says they were racially profiled by Fishers police officers during a traffic stop.
That family filed a tort claim notice earlier this week, putting the city on notice that they could file a civil rights lawsuit against the Fishers Police Department.
Attorney Faith Alvarez said, bottom line, her clients want an apology from the officers involved in the April traffic stop and an admission they were wrong.
The tort claim filed on the family’s behalf details the traffic stop on 96th Street.
Malcom Bunnell said officers pulled him and his girlfriend over in their white Escalade, holding them in handcuffs at gunpoint with their 4-month-old baby still in the car.
In a statement about the traffic stop, Fishers police said another man had reported he had been the victim of a road rage incident involving a couple with a gun in a white Escalade.
Police say they conducted a high-risk traffic stop but found no gun and let Bunnell and his girlfriend go.
The couple’s attorney says they were racially profiled.
“This was a clear instance of you’re questioning very peacefully this white man and you learn the other person you need to interview is Black, and rather than go and peacefully interview him in the same manner, you come with your weapons drawn, you hold them at gunpoint and make a very dramatic and violent arrest, and we believe the only explanation would be the color of their skin,” Alvarez said.
13News reached out to the Fishers Police Department for comment. They told us they don’t comment on pending litigation. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/attorney-family-that-filed-tort-claim-notice-wants-apology-from-fishers-police-reported-road-rage/531-d3b37da4-7ef9-4915-a7e3-f51b5974ed63 | 2023-05-18T02:00:59 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/attorney-family-that-filed-tort-claim-notice-wants-apology-from-fishers-police-reported-road-rage/531-d3b37da4-7ef9-4915-a7e3-f51b5974ed63 |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (WTVA) — A plane crash has claimed the life of Oxford businessman and former politician Johnny Morgan.
Multiple sources identified Morgan as the pilot of a twin-engine Beech King Air E-90 that went down Wednesday in Northwest Arkansas. He was the only person onboard.
The wreckage was found before 4 p.m. near Fayetteville, Arkansas, after taking off earlier in the day from the University-Oxford Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
KNWA-TV reports the Washington County Sheriff's Office got a call around 12:30 p.m. from someone who reported hearing a plane sputter and crash.
Morgan founded his Oxford-based insurance company in 1987, served two terms as a state senator and later served as a Lafayette County supervisor.
He held a popular political event at his shop north of Oxford that attracted elected officials and candidates from both parties.
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann posted on Facebook he had visited Morgan on the day before the deadly plane crash.
"Our state and Johnny's legions of friends have lost laughter, a warm smile, a brilliant businessman and a community and political leader," wrote Hosemann. "So very sad." | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/update-oxford-businessman-former-politician-johnny-morgan-dies-in-arkansas-plane-crash/article_64900694-f4ff-11ed-a6da-7f59c29e684e.html | 2023-05-18T02:01:05 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/update-oxford-businessman-former-politician-johnny-morgan-dies-in-arkansas-plane-crash/article_64900694-f4ff-11ed-a6da-7f59c29e684e.html |
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. — A child was killed and five other people were injured when a car crashed Wednesday afternoon in Tippecanoe County.
A sheriff's department spokesperson said the accident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of Old State Road 25 North, which is northeast of Lafayette.
The vehicle, which had been going south, "veered left of center and off of the roadway. The vehicle overturned, ejected several occupants from the vehicle," authorities said.
One person, who police said was a juvenile, was pronounced dead at the scene.
An air ambulance took two adults to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Two other children and an adult were being treated at local hospitals.
It's not know what caused the vehicle to crash. The coroner's office will release the name of the victim.
An investigation is underway. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/child-killed-in-1-car-crash-in-tippecanoe-county-collision-juvenile-25/531-62e40a8c-5fe5-403d-945a-17432f5a94c2 | 2023-05-18T02:01:06 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/child-killed-in-1-car-crash-in-tippecanoe-county-collision-juvenile-25/531-62e40a8c-5fe5-403d-945a-17432f5a94c2 |
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — The Indiana Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the life sentence without parole for a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and eating parts of her body.
Joseph Oberhansley was convicted in September 2020 of murder and burglary in the slaying of Tammy Jo Blanton in Jeffersonville in September 2014. Clark Circuit Judge Vicki Carmichael sentenced Oberhansley to life in prison without parole, based on a jury recommendation.
Oberhansley's attorney, Victoria Casanova, argued before the court last month that her client’s mental health wasn’t taken into consideration and that the jury didn’t return a proper verdict form in weighing aggravating and mitigating circumstances.
The opinion written by Justice Christopher Goff said the jury made “the necessary weighing determination.” Three other justices concurred and Justice Geoffrey Slaughter agreed in part.
The body of Blanton, 46, was found at her home the morning of Sept. 11, 2014, badly mutilated with more than 25 sharp force injuries and multiple blunt force injuries, authorities have said.
Oberhansley testified that two men had been at the victim’s home when he arrived around 4 a.m. that day and said they were responsible for Blanton’s death. He said they knocked him out and that he awoke when police arrived.
Clark County Prosecutor Jeremy Mull expressed relief at the ruling.
“I hope that the family of the victim can rest a bit easier now that the result of the proceedings has been reviewed and upheld," Mull said.
Oberhansley is incarcerated at the New Castle Psychiatric Unit of the Indiana Department of Correction. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-court-upholds-life-sentence-for-man-convicted-of-killing-cannibalism-joseph-oberhansley/531-45edb4a3-9515-4e9e-a30a-457161bf07bd | 2023-05-18T02:01:12 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-court-upholds-life-sentence-for-man-convicted-of-killing-cannibalism-joseph-oberhansley/531-45edb4a3-9515-4e9e-a30a-457161bf07bd |
AUBURN, Ind. — The attorney for a man charged with murder for allegedly driving his car over an Indiana state trooper in northeastern Indiana filed for a change of venue in the case Wednesday.
Attorney Kevin Likes, who represents Terry Sands II of Marion, said he's seeking the change of venue in DeKalb Superior Court because of pretrial publicity and because the dead officer, Master Trooper James Bailey, 50, of Auburn, was well-known in the community.
It wasn't clear whether the state will oppose the request or when the judge will rule on it.
Bailey was assisting other troopers on Interstate 69 with a traffic backup as a result of weather-related vehicle crashes near the 326 mile marker south of Auburn on March 3. He became aware of an individual driving at a high rate of speed evading an officer from the Fort Wayne Police Department on I-69 approaching him.
He attempted to de-escalate that vehicle pursuit by deploying stop sticks. Police said videos and witnesses show and describe Sands as driving into the median on I-69 and striking Bailey.
Sands also faces two counts of resisting law enforcement and one count of operating with a controlled substance resulting in death.
DeKalb County Prosecutor Neal Blythe is seeking life imprisonment without parole for Sands.
Bailey, a 15 1/2-year veteran of ISP who lived in Auburn, is survived by his wife and their son and daughter. He was laid to rest on March 11, 2023 in Garrett, Indiana. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-state-trooper-highway-crash-death-change-of-venue-request/531-f5218dba-9e29-42d2-a406-39f66a86c341 | 2023-05-18T02:01:18 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/indiana/indiana-state-trooper-highway-crash-death-change-of-venue-request/531-f5218dba-9e29-42d2-a406-39f66a86c341 |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Recovery teams are searching for a teenager after he was last seen getting swept under the Bridge of the Gods Wednesday afternoon, officials say.
According to the Pacific Northwest Coast Guard, the 19-year-old male first entered the Columbia River at the marina by Thunder Island in the Cascade Locks area. Authorities say the emergency call came in around 1:17 p.m.
Rescue teams searched the area by boat and helicopter, but according to the Hood River Sheriff’s Office, “spill ways were open at the dam at the time, so searching below the dam in case.”
Officials tell KOIN 6 News that at this point, it’s a recovery situation. They plan to resume searching Thursday morning.
The teenager’s identity has yet to be released.
Stay with KOIN 6 as we receive more information. | https://www.koin.com/local/coast-guard-searches-for-teen-swept-under-bridge-of-the-gods-on-columbia-river/ | 2023-05-18T02:01:33 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/coast-guard-searches-for-teen-swept-under-bridge-of-the-gods-on-columbia-river/ |
VALPARAISO – For the 33rd year in a row, the Science Olympiad team at Thomas Jefferson Middle School is heading to the national finals, competing against teams from across the United States and Japan.
Coach Richard Bender hopes his young scientists finish in the top 10. On average, he guessed, the team places around eighth or ninth in the national finals. In 1993 and 1996, the team placed first. In the 1990s and early 2000s, the team consistently placed in the top 10 just about every year.
“We have a lot of younger kids” this year, he said, with only two freshmen. Usually, there are about five.
“They’re very calm. They’re prepared. They’re not nervous,” he said. Nor are they overconfident.
Charlie Rowe, a sixth-grader, is one of the youngest mental athletes heading to Wichita State University for Saturday’s competition. “I’m feeling pretty confident, but I don’t know how to feel because it’s my first time,” he said.
People are also reading…
- Woman charged after 14-year-old Porter County student found with sex videos on cell phone
- New restaurants and stores coming to Southlake Mall
- Man faces 6 felonies after refusing to stop destroying Porter County wetland, officials say
- Don Knotts' daughter to share humorous stories about family and Mayberry
- Portage contractor arrested and charged with fraud
- Porter County dad on phone with son in jail joins him after hit-and-run crash
- Smash Mouth to headline Pierogi Fest in Whiting
- Merrillville police seeking help locating motorist sought in shooting
- Arrest made in 2 Valpo home break-ins, police say
- Trio busted after leading Porter County police chase, tossing alleged meth and needle from vehicle
- NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
- Region artist paints massive new gateway mural on East Chicago bridge; painting in Whiting next
- UPDATE: ID released on Chesterton boy killed by 1 train while waiting for another
- Hidden bathroom cam lands Porter County man behind bars, on sex-offender list
- Region woman dead after being rear-ended by speeding driver, police say
Rowe’s team won the state title — a frequent occurrence for TJMS — to advance to nationals.
With the chartered motorcoach leaving at 5 a.m. Thursday, Rowe said he was planning to stay up all night so he could sleep on the bus. It’s a 12-hour ride to Wichita State University.
He’s competing in experimental design, codebusters and meteorology. One of his experimental design contests was to design a pendulum to see what elements of the design affect how long a pendulum swings. Mostly, it’s the length of the string, he said.
Micah Cram, a fellow sixth-grader, said he is “excited and nervous at the same time.”
Nora Duncan, a seventh-grader, watched as Bender examined the materials she packed for the competition. “These binders have to be the right size,” Bender said, and the pencils have to be sharpened and calculators ready to go he said, to meet the strict rules.
One glitch has already been straightened out. One student was scheduled to be in two places at the same time. Being able to do so is science fiction, not science fact, so one event was rescheduled.
Sophie Norrod, an eighth-grader, is competing in the agriculture and solar power competitions. She used colored filters on lights to grow corn plants. The blue light produced better leaves, she said, but the red filter worked the best for the kernels.
“I’m excited. I feel really prepared,” she said.
Mia Green and Caroline Dyer, both eighth-graders, are competing in the road scholar competition. “For this event, mostly we had to learn to read maps,” Dyer said. The students will measure distances on the maps and determine real-life distances and travel times.
Green is also in the catch the wave competition. That’s not surfing; it deals with electromagnetic, sound and other types of waves. “It’s a lot of physics, too,” she said.
“I’m a little nervous, because it’s hard not to be,” Dyer said.
Science Olympiad students at TJMS practice from November through May, probably the longest-term commitment of any extracurricular activity, Bender said. For most of that time, practice is five days a week — after school Monday through Thursday and some time on Saturdays. Since winning the state title, students have practiced two days a week plus Saturdays.
“It covers all sciences,” Bender said, plus writing and music.
Gallery: Veterans Day convocation at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, Valparaiso
A Veterans Day convocation was held at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Valparaiso Friday morning. Air Force veteran Victor Erdelac spoke to the crowd about his years of service during World War II. Veterans were honored during the hour-long program. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/education/young-scientists-leave-for-national-contest/article_62e681b2-f4f8-11ed-8923-6f997a09fc1c.html | 2023-05-18T02:08:59 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/education/young-scientists-leave-for-national-contest/article_62e681b2-f4f8-11ed-8923-6f997a09fc1c.html |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said in a recent interview with MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough that he was “begging” anyone struggling with their mental health to get treatment.
“It works, and it’s what saved me from my anguish,” Fetterman said in the interview.
The remarks came one month after Fetterman was discharged from a six-week stay at Walter Reed National Military Center in Bethesda, Md.
His admission there for clinical depression in February set off a national discussion about mental health.
“There is no shame in seeking help for mental illness. None. And I think that was the public message that came out from his admission to the facility,” said Christine Michaels, CEO of NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania.
That message still has not reached everyone in society, mental health advocates cautioned.
“When people think about asking for help, oftentimes they think, ‘People are going to judge me,’ especially in middle-aged white males,” said Kim McDevitt, executive director of Mental Health of America of Lancaster County.
White males accounted for 70% of suicide deaths in 2020, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
There are multiple theories for why middle-aged white males have a higher risk of dying by suicide, such as declining social connectedness, and the fact that statistically, men use more lethal methods.
Another reason, called the “cultural script theory,” is the idea that society views mental illness as a defect and those who seek mental health treatment as weak.
That mindset may be one of the reasons Fetterman did not seek help sooner, as well as a lack of education on mental illness.
“Fetterman shared that he didn't know that his symptoms were attributed to depression, and we see that a lot,” McDevitt said.
Fetterman’s health was already under scrutiny after he suffered a stroke on the campaign trail. Voters still appeared to endorse his fitness for office by electing him to the Senate.
Mental health advocates say Fetterman’s mental illness should not be treated any differently by voters than his physical illness.
“They're clearly integrated and I don't think can be treated separately,” said Michaels of NAMA Keystone Pennsylvania.
Whether a physical or mental ailment, treatment and prevention are key, she said.
“Extinguishing stigma is a long-term goal because it stops people from seeking treatment. He probably has no idea how much good he did by being public,” she said.
Mental health advocates say Fetterman’s high profile could inspire others struggling with their mental health to get treatment.
“I'm hoping that by Fetterman coming forward, he will use this platform to promote mental health and treatment, and I think that's significant,” McDevitt said.
Fetterman’s team declined to comment for this story. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/john-fetterman-depression-stigma-mental-health/521-0c43f169-a263-4e57-812b-983083595f54 | 2023-05-18T02:09:14 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/john-fetterman-depression-stigma-mental-health/521-0c43f169-a263-4e57-812b-983083595f54 |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Emergency crews are responding to the scene of a reported tractor-trailer fire in York County.
At this time, all lanes are closed along West Market Street and Trinity Road, according to York County 911 Dispatch.
Fire police are at the scene and directing traffic, according to dispatch.
There are no reported injuries. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/emergency-crews-respond-vehicle-fire-york-county/521-069aef58-85f5-4f70-a5a6-195991c10dce | 2023-05-18T02:09:20 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/york-county/emergency-crews-respond-vehicle-fire-york-county/521-069aef58-85f5-4f70-a5a6-195991c10dce |
Wayne County medical examiner declines to release autopsies of I-96 crash victims
Detroit — The Wayne County Medical Examiner's office has declined to release the autopsies or reveal the names of the four men in their 20s who were killed in a freeway crash in a GMC Yukon just before 8 p.m. Sunday.
When The Detroit News requested the autopsies on Monday, it was provided a brief summary of the results. Spokesman Phillip Van Hulle indicated in a Monday night email the cause of death for all four men were "multiple injuries" and the manner of death was an "accident."
When the full autopsies were requested, the medical examiner's office didn't provide a response, but Van Hulle indicated in a Tuesday email a public records request might be needed.
Four men traveling at a high rate of speed on Interstate 96 near Grand River in Detroit slammed into a bridge Sunday evening, killing all four, according to Michigan State police. A GMC Yukon had struck a bridge pier just before 8 p.m., ejecting and killing four occupants, whose ages were 20, 21, 22 and 25. The driver was 21, according to state police.
Michigan State Police officials say excessive speed contributed to the devastating Mother's Day crash.
"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."
State police Lt. Mike Shaw refused to release the names or hometowns of the four victims Monday. State police also declined to release the police report. The Detroit News has filed a public records request for the information.
The News also has filed a public records request for the medical examiner's autopsies when they are ready. | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/17/wayne-county-medical-examiner-declines-release-autopsies-names-i-96-crash-victims/70229651007/ | 2023-05-18T02:19:02 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/05/17/wayne-county-medical-examiner-declines-release-autopsies-names-i-96-crash-victims/70229651007/ |
DALLAS — Weekend mornings for Chef Reyna Duong and her team are busy. It’s a good kind of busy at her small business in the Cedars neighborhood near Downtown Dallas.
Duong recently opened ChimLanh, the first Vietnamese coffee shop in Dallas, after realizing the city was missing a café like this. On Saturdays and Sundays, ChimLanh opens at 9:00 a.m.
In addition to Vietnamese coffee, Duong hand-picks pastries made by local chefs to sell to customers.
She said, “I wanted to bring in other Vietnamese businesses, you know, certain favorites that I have throughout the city.”
Then at noon, under the same roof, Sandwich Hag opens. It’s Chef Duong’s bread and butter, her original restaurant and a staple in Dallas.
Orders for bánh mì sandwiches are placed before Sandwich Hag even opens.
“It’s a sandwich, right? The only difference is the ingredients are different. So for us, we have grilled pork. We have our famous house pork sausage,” she said.
Her recipes are famous in Dallas, and now are getting national recognition too. Chef Duong is a finalist for the 2023 James Beard Awards for Best Chef Texas.
With tears in her eyes, she said, “When I got nominated as a semifinalist for James Beard, it was such an emotional moment. And then when I got the finalist, I was like, 'Wow, okay, this is great.'”
It’s emotional because of Duong’s care for her customers, employees and each and every ingredient she uses. Her restaurant is also an homage to her late mother, who she says would be proud.
“The last bite will be just as good as the first, if not better,” Chef Duong said. It’s why at Sandwich Hag, she has a no-modifications policy. She says she shouldn’t have to explain or change the way she likes her dishes.
Chef Duong is unapologetically loud and proud of the culture she shares.
“So much more than cooking good food is creating a space where everybody feels safe when they're here and they want to come here because it is a celebration of who we are as a people," said Duong.
She heads to Chicago in June for the James Beard Foundation 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-chef-sandwich-hag-james-beard-awards-finalist/287-e4955db3-3932-4bc2-936c-59c2d3f0b0cb | 2023-05-18T02:22:57 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/dallas-texas-chef-sandwich-hag-james-beard-awards-finalist/287-e4955db3-3932-4bc2-936c-59c2d3f0b0cb |
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Nine West Texas seniors were awarded scholarships during an annual luncheon May 17.
Recipients were given financial assistance from the San Angelo chapter of the "Texas Exes," an alumni association from the University of Texas at Austin.
The organization recognized six students from Central High School, two students from Miles High School and one student from Irion County High School.
Scholarship recipients include Gilbert Anicama, Broc Crumrine, Hadley Hallmark, Kenzie King, Paula Maysonet, Patrick Smith, Audrey Tillman, Brianna Vasquez and Brooke Vasquez.
UT Austin alumnus Mark McLaughlin spoke at the event, asking the audience, "What will you do?"
Current UT student and former Central High School valedictorian Grace Parker also gave advice to the crowd before the ceremony was completed.
Go to westtexaslonghorns or sanangelotxexes@gmail.com to learn more about scholarship funding. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/nine-west-texas-seniors-honored-with-texas-exes-scholarships/504-52206b53-731f-45b4-86b9-7d574e477419 | 2023-05-18T02:23:03 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/nine-west-texas-seniors-honored-with-texas-exes-scholarships/504-52206b53-731f-45b4-86b9-7d574e477419 |
OLYMPIA, Wash. — For nearly 30 years, Shauna Montoya has felt safe living in her west Olympia neighborhood.
But that changed last month when she found her adult son bleeding in the middle of the street in front of her home.
“It was a random, senseless act of unthinkable, brutal violence,” said Shauna Montoya.
Early in the morning of April 30, her son, Nathaniel “Alex” Montoya was stabbed to death. The 37-year-old leaves behind a 13-year-old son.
Days after the murder, police arrested four men in connection with the killing: Steven Johnson, and three of his sons, Kevin, Michael, and Mathew Johnson.
Kevin Johnson was charged with the murder of Montoya. Detectives believe he is the one who stabbed Montoya.
Prosecutors charged Kevin Johnson’s father and brothers with rendering criminal assistance and evidence tampering.
According to investigators, the Johnsons had been living in an RV near Shauna Montoya’s West Olympia home for a couple of months.
The Johnsons told detectives someone had banged on their door in the middle of the night telling them to leave the neighborhood.
They drove around looking for that person, and when they saw Montoya walking alone, they attacked him, after presuming he had banged on their door, according to detectives.
Shauna Montoya said her son would not have bothered the men in the RV. She thinks he was just the first person they saw.
Father Steven Johnson pleaded guilty Monday to the evidence tampering and rendering criminal assistance charges. He will be sentenced next month.
Shauna Montoya said she was told Johnson could get a year in prison.
She hopes the sons will get longer sentences, especially the one charged in her son’s murder when they go to trial in July.
“I repeat that scene in my head every day,” said Montoya, “But I don’t want that to be the last memory I have. They’re not going to steal anything else away from us.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/mother-wants-justice-sons-stabbing-death-olympia/281-92be6b84-f118-4493-81ba-dd9937f05f39 | 2023-05-18T02:26:50 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/olympia/mother-wants-justice-sons-stabbing-death-olympia/281-92be6b84-f118-4493-81ba-dd9937f05f39 |
SEATTLE — Parents used the public comment period of Wednesday’s Seattle School Board meeting to raise concerns about the safety of high school football players.
“We know that safety is a concern in this sport. Why would we step backwards and make it a little bit worse? Why would we knowingly do that?” asked Mike Lettinuch, whose son plays football at Lincoln High School.
Safety concerns are why the team’s coach, Aaron Hart, resigned earlier this month.
The issue for parents is that the high school Metro League went from a three-tier division to a two-tier division. Lincoln is now in the upper tier, which includes private schools.
“They both have eight teams in them which is large for a football division,” said Lettinuch. “It's kind of like not a level playing field. I mean, you have teams that are able to legally recruit, and we don’t.”
“Every year they're state, you know right there for state championships, and even nationally ranked in some cases,” said Lettinuch. “Mismatches, gross mismatches we know are not making it safer, and certainly going to make it somewhat worse.”
Seattle Public Schools issued the following statement:
Each day, the Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Athletics Department coordinates with all SPS middle and high schools to provide valuable experiences for student athletes. For all athletes, competitive sports are part of a high school experience that allows them to learn, grow, and thrive. Their safety on and off the fields, courts, and arenas of play is a top priority. The Metro League, a collaborative of athletic directors, school principals, and building leaders, has assured SPS that athlete safety is prioritized and considered in every shared decision as practice and game-scheduling determinations are made. Decisions regarding the current two-tier football structure were made by the Metropolitan Executive Activities Committee. Student athletes from 16 SPS schools, including Lincoln High School, compete in the Metro League. SPS acknowledges the many expressions of concern from the public regarding Lincoln High athletes. The district’s leadership team is reviewing each message. Looking ahead to next season, SPS, the school principal and the school athletic director, will work through any concerns regarding the two-tier football structure. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/football-safety-concerns-seattle-schools/281-6c85d013-4416-4f5b-8e46-c3cd57fb1b2c | 2023-05-18T02:26:50 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/football-safety-concerns-seattle-schools/281-6c85d013-4416-4f5b-8e46-c3cd57fb1b2c |
SEATTLE — About a month out from the official start of summer, Seattle Parks and Recreation is still in need of lifeguards to monitor its beaches.
"Come be a lifeguard, we would love to have you," said Rachel Schulkin, communications manager of Seattle Parks & Rec.
That’s the message Seattle Parks and Rec have been pushing for the last two years. The department went through a lifeguard shortage last year, which forced it to close three out of its nine beaches. Last summer there were 165 lifeguards on staff, but parks officials said they needed 425 to properly staff indoor and outdoor pools along with the beaches.
This year, they didn't have the exact number of lifeguards currently on staff but did say they're on a better track than last year. However, three beaches will still be closed this summer: Magnuson Park Beach, Seward Park Beach and East Green Lake Beach.
"A lot of our lifeguards are new, and so we're not going to put brand new lifeguards on the beach without senior experienced guards to help support and train them and unfortunately we don't have enough senior experienced guards," said Schulkin.
Schulkin said the department did increase the starting wages for lifeguards to $19.51 an hour, but said it's still a challenging job market. Nevertheless, Parks and Rec is excited to open Madrona and West Green Lake Beach as soon as Memorial Day, with the remaining beaches opening on June 24.
If you’d like to apply or learn more about being a Seattle Parks and Rec lifeguard, click here.
Below is the full list of beaches and the hours of operation with a lifeguard.
Pre-Season Beaches: Beginning on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) the following two beaches will be guarded daily from 2 P.M.-7 P.M. on weekdays, and 11 A.M. – 7 P.M. on weekends.
- Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Blvd.
- West Green Lake Beach, 7312 W Green Lake Dr.
Summer Season Beaches: Beginning Saturday, June 24, the following beaches will be guarded daily from 12 P.M. -7 P.M. on weekdays, and 11 A.M. -7 P.M. on weekends.
- Madison Beach, 1900 43rd Ave. E
- Matthews Beach, 510 NE 93rd. St.
- Mt. Baker Beach, 2301 Lake Washington Blvd. S
- Pritchard Beach, 8400 55th Ave. S
- West Green Lake Beach, 7312 W Green Lake Dr.
- Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Blvd.
The following beaches will remain CLOSED this summer:
- Magnuson Park Beach
- Seward Park Beach
- East Green Lake Beach | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-parks-and-recreation-needs-lifeguards/281-94b61b3e-717e-4ed8-b89e-27af51607d7f | 2023-05-18T02:26:52 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-parks-and-recreation-needs-lifeguards/281-94b61b3e-717e-4ed8-b89e-27af51607d7f |
Man arrested on suspicion of assaulting 89-year-old with brick in Yuma
A man was arrested in Yuma on suspicion of assaulting an 89-year-old woman with a brick, among other objects, after forcing his entry into a tailoring business on Monday.
Yuma police identified the man as James Oakley, 72, who was arrested Monday under attempted homicide, aggravated assault and criminal damage charges.
Police responded at about 5:15 p.m. to reports of an assault near 8th Avenue and 32nd Street. Police found out Oakley threw a brick through the front window of Rose’s Alterations & Dress and entered the business.
Once inside, he assaulted an older woman with a brick, a sewing machine and a cane, police said. He then fled the scene and left the woman inside.
Authorities later took her to a hospital in stable condition, police said.
Officers later found Oakley in a trailer behind the business. Police said he tried to start a fire in the trailer but officers took him out when they saw smoke coming from inside.
Oakley was also taken to the hospital for precaution and was later booked into the Yuma County Detention Center. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/05/17/man-assaulted-89-year-old-woman-with-a-brick-sewing-machine-in-yuma/70227662007/ | 2023-05-18T02:30:09 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-breaking/2023/05/17/man-assaulted-89-year-old-woman-with-a-brick-sewing-machine-in-yuma/70227662007/ |
Glendale, Coyotes officials react after Tempe voters reject hockey arena deal
Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps, who has been an outspoken critic of how the Arizona Coyotes handled its tenure at the Westgate Entertainment District, told The Arizona Republic he thought Tempe voters would have approved the deal for a new arena and entertainment district there but the project would have never been built.
"I want to acknowledge that I come from a position of bias and a position of experience. I've always questioned the ability for the team that was put in place, the development team, to deliver on such a complex, high intensity-development, especially as the financial market changed dramatically," he said Wednesday.
Phelps and other Glendale city officials reacted to the news that Tempe voters rejected three ballot items Tuesday that would have allowed the professional hockey team to build its project near Tempe Town Lake.
The voters' decision comes almost two years after the Coyotes submitted its new arena proposal, and Glendale announced it wouldn't renew the team's lease at what was known as Gila River Arena at the time.
The National Hockey League team and Glendale had a tumultuous 20-plus-year relationship that ended on a bad note when the team's lease expired last summer.
Unofficial results of Tuesday night's tally show Tempe's three ballot measures losing by a 12- to 14-point-margin, throwing doubt at what the Coyotes' future holds.
A resounding rejection:Arizona Coyotes, NHL, others lament voters' rejection of Tempe arena deal
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers said he holds no ill will toward the Coyotes and would love to see the team staying in Arizona.
"Maybe there is an opportunity to go into Phoenix, originally back where they (the Coyotes) started," he said. "But if not, things always seem to have a way of working out. "
The mayor wished the NHL team "the best of luck."
Councilmember Joyce Clark, who was a strong critic of the development, shared a copy of a blog post she published on her personal site, saying she was glad the "saga is over."
"My concern was that Tempe was about to be caught up in the drama of a financial maelstrom just as Glendale had been. When ordinary people, like me, are struggling to pay bills and are worrying about another recession it wasn’t the right time to ask for any kind of financial breaks for yet another sports team," Clark's post read.
Clark also congratulated Tempe 1st, a grassroots organization that ran the opposition campaign, saying that "their good, old-fashioned door-knocking and getting-the-facts-out was the key to their success" even after being outspent by the Coyotes' campaign.
What now?Arizona Coyotes' relocation speculation swirls after rejected Tempe arena deal
The team already conceded defeat after its Political Action Committee, Tempe Wins, had reportedly raised $224,000 by the start of 2023 — all from a single donation made by Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo's Bluebird development company.
Coyotes CEO Xavier Gutierrez issued a statement expressing disappointment over the election results.
"While we wanted a different outcome, we remain grateful to all those who volunteered their time and talent. What is next for the franchise will be evaluated by our owners and the National Hockey League over the coming weeks," he said.
Ray Malnar, a Glendale councilmember, said he was happy to see the democratic process worked and that all parties can now move on.
"I would not have been surprised with either outcome. I wish the best to both the city and the Coyotes," he said in a written statement to The Republic.
Glendale Councilmembers Bart Turner, Lauren Tolmachoff and Ian Hugh did not respond to The Republic's requests for comment. Councilmember Jamie Aldama declined to comment.
City Watchdog Reporter for Scottsdale and Tempe Sam Kmack contributed to this report. Reach reporter Renata Cló at rclo@arizonarepublic.com. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/05/17/glendale-reacts-arizona-coyotes-arena-deal-election-rejected-tempe-voters/70229186007/ | 2023-05-18T02:30:15 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/glendale/2023/05/17/glendale-reacts-arizona-coyotes-arena-deal-election-rejected-tempe-voters/70229186007/ |
SAN CARLOS ISLAND, Fla. — The massive rat-infested garbage piles that once lined Buttonwood Drive are all cleaned up!
We first told you about the illegal dumping and homeless camps on San Carlos Island last Wednesday. The owner of the property said county crews have cleared the debris.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Rat-infested trash piles raise health and safety concerns on San Carlos Island
“We put up a little fence around it so that it won’t happen again,” said Bob Oakes, the owner of the property. “The county really jumped on it, and they’ve got a lot of priorities out there.”
But people are still living in tents, campers and RVs there, violating county code. Oakes was letting people stay here after Hurricane Ian. He said they’re mostly people who lost their homes or workers with nowhere to go.
“One guy’s working at Margaritaville and has his wife and his daughter with him,” Oakes said. “So we got her in school by giving him a lease and an address.”
He said the storm made homelessness worse in the area.
“We don’t have a direction,” said Scott Janikula, a man staying in a trailer at the site. “They say you got to go… okay where?”
Janikula said he’s moved from shelter to shelter since the storm and it’s always only temporary.
“I lost my 40-foot houseboat in the storm…they can’t find it,” he said. “It didn’t wash up like all the other boats and I lived on it for nine years!”
Janikula told NBC2 he was promised help from FEMA but never got it. He is grateful to Oakes for letting him camp out on the property but doesn’t know what’s next.
Lee County said its Human and Veteran Services already provided outreach at the property. The county said shelter was offered to those on site. They have a phone number to help the homeless. It’s 209-533-7996.
To make sure the property stays clean, deputies have cameras and are keeping an eye out for illegal dumpers. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/17/rat-infested-trash-piles-on-san-carlos-island-cleared-from-area/ | 2023-05-18T02:31:55 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/17/rat-infested-trash-piles-on-san-carlos-island-cleared-from-area/ |
Delsa Pearl Elliott, 75, of Burley died Monday, May 15, 2023, at Highland Estates in Burley. Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, Burley.
Phyllis Marie McElheney, 92, of Twin Falls died Monday, May 15, 2023, at home. Arrangements are under the care of Rosenau Funeral Home, Twin Falls.
Humberto Sanchez Sr., 77, of Twin Falls died Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at St. Luke's Magic Valley in Twin Falls. Arrangements are under the care of White-Reynolds Funeral Chapel, Twin Falls. | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_0a4899b8-f4cc-11ed-b883-9ba68963712a.html | 2023-05-18T02:34:25 | 0 | https://magicvalley.com/news/local/obituaries/death-notices/article_0a4899b8-f4cc-11ed-b883-9ba68963712a.html |
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — On Tuesday, Ahtna Marine and Construction, the City’s contractor working on the Tigertail Lagoon/Sand Dollar Island restoration project, drove an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) over a marked potential sea turtle nest.
City officials were alerted at approximately 8:00 am on May 16th and immediately issued a stop work order for all construction work at this location. While the work ceased, a damage assessment was done at the nesting area, and the contractor developed an adaptive management plan for all future work.
Construction work resumed at approximately 3:00 pm after a meeting between the contractor, City officials, County officials, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and representatives from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
All stakeholders agreed that the best next steps are to finish the project with increased oversight and complete the work as quickly as possible.
Project manager Mohamed Dabees, Humiston & Moore Engineers, said this incident was human error and they are using it as a chance to reevaluate their final days of work.
“We understand the concerns and the sensitivity to the community of the construction during nesting season and we are operating with authorizations that were provided for this large-scale project,” said Dabees.
Cindy Johnson, a volunteer with Turtle Time said disrupting a nest is unfortunate because it’s preventable. She said the incident raises a lot of concerns.
“I don’t know why they were working at night,“ said Johnson. “That’s surprising to me.”
Dabees said they were working around the clock to complete the project before the peak of nesting season. Since the incident, the city said they stopped working after sunset, but Dabees said they will reevaluate that with the proper agencies if they feel like they need the extra hours to hit its deadline.
Daytime operations will continue after receiving clearance each day from the County’s sea turtle monitors. Equipment and obstructions must be removed at the end of each day to facilitate nesting.
Additionally, the driver of the ATV was relieved of his duties following the incident. Finally, the nesting area that the ATV struck had been cordoned off by the Collier County sea turtle monitoring team and identified as a “potential nest.”
The monitoring team had conducted hand digging to identify the presence of eggs, and no eggs were seen; however, the area was cordoned off to alert the work crew of a potential nesting site.
FWC is investigating this incident. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/16/marco-islands-construction-modified-due-to-turtle-nest-hit/amp/ | 2023-05-18T02:39:53 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/collier-county/2023/05/16/marco-islands-construction-modified-due-to-turtle-nest-hit/amp/ |
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. — In Rosedale's Holland Hill community, Baltimore County leaders took neighbors on a walk, discussing issues in their backyards.
Some came out of their homes to chat with local police and lawmakers - telling them what’s on their minds, and what it’s like to live in this slice of the county.
"Some days are good some days are bad," said Rachel Keatts, organizer of the Holland Hill Neighborhood Improvement Association.
"I have a 2-year-old son. I’ve had to pull in the house several times when hearing gunshots, speeding cars. So it’s very disheartening, and I just would like peace back in our homes," Keatts added.
Neighbors like Keatts walked with county leaders Wednesday night - to walk and engage with folks living in this east Baltimore County neighborhood.
"Without speaking to them and finding out what their problems really are, we can’t really solve or help to understand problems," said Baltimore County Police Capt. Mike Fruhling.
Albert Harris, who lives in the neighborhood, tells WMAR the area is a solid place to live, but at times he sees issues happening on the outskirts of the community.
A major issue, he says, is speeding.
"Guys like to come through here late at night. I mean, they just drive like no one lives here," said Harris. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/leaders-in-baltimore-county-walk-talk-neighborhood-issues-in-rosedale | 2023-05-18T02:40:34 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/leaders-in-baltimore-county-walk-talk-neighborhood-issues-in-rosedale |
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise State University Games, Interactive Media, and Mobile (GIMM) program is working on an augmented reality app to see the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in a whole new way.
The Anne Frank Memorial, located in the heart of Boise, is the only one of its kind in the United States. Among quotes etched in stone, tucked behind the statue of Anne Frank herself, a spiral column sits idle reading five acts: language, avoidance, discrimination, violence, elimination.
It's called the Spiral of Injustice - the centerpiece of the GIMM augmented reality project.
"We teach you about propaganda, things like that. Then avoidance, we teach you about how people don't really do anything, they're like, 'it doesn't affect me,'" Program Manager Alan Tucker said. "I'm really inspired by making technology that can change lives, help people understand different concepts, things like that."
Through an iPad, GIMM students demonstrated how their app displays a reality on screen that differs from the naked human eye. The halls and walls of the memorial are supplemented with propaganda posters, bystanders, and victims. Through the five stages, a user is guided to make sense of it all.
"We can take that technology and instead of creating wedges between people, push them together, make them understand that we're all neighbors," GIMM Director Anthony Ellertson said.
The Department of Homeland Security funded the project, according to Ellertson. The team garnered inspiration for the project after multiple instances of vandalism and defacement targeted the memorial, as KTVB has previously reported.
The project will be in 'full gear' next year, according to Ellertson. The team wants the app to connect younger audiences - specifically ages 13-25 - with the events of the Holocaust.
"I want people to come here. That's where I want, everyone needs to come to the memorial. I want people to come here, sit by the waterfall. Think about what it means. Think about technology and what it's doing to our communities," Tucker said. "But then realize what this community has, you know, it's not all digital. It's here. We have this beautiful place in Boise. You can be here, and you can live it, and it just it's one of the most beautiful things."
Watch more Local News:
See the latest news from around the Treasure Valley and the Gem State in our YouTube playlist: | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/local-augmented-reality-app-shows-idaho-anne-frank-human-rights-memorial-in-a-new-way/277-941b6c51-7a41-46bc-af69-99dd7a8ae8ea | 2023-05-18T02:53:07 | 0 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/local-augmented-reality-app-shows-idaho-anne-frank-human-rights-memorial-in-a-new-way/277-941b6c51-7a41-46bc-af69-99dd7a8ae8ea |
BOISE, Idaho — It has been more than a year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the war is on the other side of the globe, the fallout has been felt worldwide - including in Idaho.
Nick Maimer, a 44-year-old veteran from Boise, was reportedly killed in Eastern Ukraine earlier this week.
Maimer was a former U.S. Special Forces member who went to Ukraine when the war started to help evacuate citizens and provide aid.
While in Kiev, he met Perry Blackburn, founder of AFG Free - a nonprofit volunteer group that perform evacuation operations and humanitarian aid services.
"We just saw an opportunity to help the citizens of Ukraine that were embattled, and were really encased in the conflict," Blackburn said.
The two former Green Berets began working together, something Maimer talked about during a Facebook video last year.
"Our primary purpose initially was to help evacuations," Blackburn said. "And then it became pretty clear really quick that they needed more in the areas that were controlled by the Russians. You kind of have to understand that once the Russians control an area - there's very little, if any commerce in that area. So being able to get in and provide food, and medical supplies and medicine became our main effort during that time."
Maimer is described as being down-to-Earth, artsy - a local DJ in Boise, and someone always ready to be there for others.
"He just had a big heart. Nick was one of those guys that you run into very rarely in life, he was willing to do anything for the cause to help someone else," Blackburn said. "And he a was very minimalist type of person, he wasn't looking for fame or fortune. He was actually just the opposite of that."
Maimer had been trying to sell his motorcycle so he could give back more.
A graphic video circulating online shows Russian troops finding a body and going through Nick's IDs - including his Idaho driver's license. That video is how Blackburn, and many others throughout the community, found out that Maimer had died.
KTVB asked Blackburn how he would like the world to remember Nick Maimer:
"As a great humanitarian. As a guy that wanted other people to be successful. As a guy that was able to work with so many different people, and to just generate energy in his desires to help people," Blackburn said. "He understood that now's the time to give that talent and wisdom back to the younger soldiers and aid workers so that we could help people. He understood really quickly, he was able to decipher that we had to work with, particularly the territorial defense in order to get the humanitarian aid that we needed into the right places - and that required his presence there. He was willing to do that - sacrifice his time, and now his life, in pursuit of helping others."
U.S. Senator Jim Risch put out a statement following the reports of Maimer's death:
"I am deeply saddened to learn of reports that Nick Maimer was killed in Ukraine. I met with him last summer in Kyiv and remember he had a clear understanding that the Ukrainians are fighting today for what our founding fathers fought for in 1776. In our conversation, it was clear Nick was exceptionally well trained for, and sober about, the realities of the war in Ukraine. He talked about helping evaluate foreign volunteers for Ukraine, but he also knew his particular training could help, and he made the choice to do what he thought was right. May he rest in peace."
A U.S. State Department spokesperson told KTVB they are aware of reports of a death of a U.S. citizen in Bakhmut. They advise that U.S. Citizens shouldn't travel to Ukraine, and that citizens in Ukraine should leave immediately - if safe to do so.
Blackburn says they're working to get Maimer returned home, and to his final resting place in Idaho.
Watch more Local News:
See the latest news from around the Treasure Valley and the Gem State in our YouTube playlist: | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/local-boise-veteran-humanitarian-remembered-after-being-killed-in-ukraine/277-e86979da-953f-43b7-a367-54636b9477e0 | 2023-05-18T02:53:13 | 1 | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/local-boise-veteran-humanitarian-remembered-after-being-killed-in-ukraine/277-e86979da-953f-43b7-a367-54636b9477e0 |
Dan Brunke finished with 28 assists, including his 500th of the season, to lead the fourth-seed Pinelands Regional High School boys volleyball team to a 2-0 victory over 13th-seeded Lakewood in a Shore Conference Tournament first-round match Wednesday.
Pinelands won by set scores of 25-14, 25-14.
Brunke also had seven service points for the Wildcats (18-5), who are No. 6 in The Press Elite 11. Zack Kay added 13 service points. Matt Davis had 10 kills and three digs. Ryan McCorry added eight digs, and Ryan May and Andrew Albright each had seven. Ian Leeds had seven kills. Ethan Woods had five service points, five digs and three kills. Brogan Duelly had nine kills and two digs.
Lakewood fell to 11-10.
Pinelands will play at fifth-seeded Colts Neck in the quarterfinals Thursday.
Marlboro 2, Lacey Twp. 0: Marlboro (6-10) won by set scores of 25-20, 26-24. Hugh Smith had 18 assists and 12 service points for the winners. Sebastian Rodriguez added eight kills and three digs. The Lions fell to 7-13,. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/dan-brunke-leads-pinelands-volleyball-to-shore-conference-tournament-quarterfinals-wednesdays-roundup/article_9c3d06f2-f50c-11ed-a1c6-1f473001a374.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:05 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/dan-brunke-leads-pinelands-volleyball-to-shore-conference-tournament-quarterfinals-wednesdays-roundup/article_9c3d06f2-f50c-11ed-a1c6-1f473001a374.html |
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — It wasn’t an easy day for the Egg Harbor Township High School softball team, but the Eagles beat Vineland 3-1 on Wednesday in a Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinal.
Vineland scored a run in the top of the third inning, but EHT went up 2-1 on catcher Payton Colbert’s two-run double in the bottom of the inning.
The Eagles added a run in the fifth inning as Madison Biddle tripled to right center field and beat the throw home when Kaci Velardi bounced one to Vineland pitcher Skyy Santiago on the next play.
Top-seeded EHT (20-1), the No. 2 team in The Press Elite 11, will host second-seeded St. Joseph Academy at 4 p.m. Friday in the CAL championship game.
Luci Day had a double and an RBI single for fifth-seeded Vineland (12-9).
Egg Harbor Township beat Vineland 10-2 on April 5 at home and held on to beat the Fighting Clan 9-8 in their second game on May 4 in Vineland.
People are also reading…
"i don't think it was surprising (that it was such a close game) because we did have a really tough game against them last time," said Colbert, a 17-year-old junior. "But I think we really pulled through this game with hits, and I think we hit a lot more than the last game.
EHT's Sarah Hickey walked to start the home third, and following two outs, Vellardi walked. Colbert hit the first pitch for a double to bring in two runs.
"I was just trying to get my teammates in, so I did whatever I had to do, even if it was just a single," Colbert said.
EHT coach Kristi Troster also wasn't surprised that the game was tight.
"They fought us really hard the last time, Troster said. "They threw an entirely different pitcher and I have to say strategically that was very smart of him (Vineland coach Mike Reed). She was not as fast as their other pitcher, which makes it more difficult for us to hit balls out. I don't think the wind helped us, blowing in, either. But I figured they were going to give us a very good fight."
EHT's Madison Dollard gave up three hits, walked five and struck out 10,including three in the seventh inning.
Velardi went 2 for 2 with a run and an RBI for EHT, and Annaliese Valentino was 2 for 2 with a double.
Santiago gave up eight hits, walked two and struck out one.
Vineland scored when Day singled up the middle in the third inning to score Leah Mears.
"I think we've proven that we can play with Egg Harbor," Reed said. "They're (EHT) a top-quality program. This year, these past 14 innings that we've played against them, it's been a tight game both times. They're a quality opponent, and they're a team that if you want to go somewhere far in the state tournament that you'll have to beat along the way.
"It's been a good run. Hopefully we can make that deep run into the states. It's a young squad, and we've definitely come a long way during the course of the season, and even from where we were last year." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/egg-harbor-township-defeats-vineland-in-cal-softball-semifinal/article_d6d4e3a4-f4d8-11ed-876a-5fcdaaca243f.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:11 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/egg-harbor-township-defeats-vineland-in-cal-softball-semifinal/article_d6d4e3a4-f4d8-11ed-876a-5fcdaaca243f.html |
ABSECON — Lauren Cella ignited the fire Wednesday.
The freshman scored back-to-back goals to open the second half and propel the second-seeded Holy Spirit High School girls lacrosse team to a 9-3 victory over third-seeded Mainland Regional in the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinals at Ed Byrnes Stadium.
The Spartans led 3-2 at halftime. In the second half, Cella scored twice in about three minutes to extend the lead to 5-2, and Taylor Lyons scored off an assist from Cella to make the score 6-2. The Spartans’ Sienna Calhoun, Laura Livingston and Brielle Soltys also scored in the second half.
“It was a very good defensive game, but our team came together and we gave it our all,” said Cella, 15, of Absecon.
The Spartans (11-2), who are ranked ninth in The Press Elite 11, also defeated the Mustangs 14-8 on May 3 and 12-11 on May 12. Holy Spirit will play the top-seeded and defending conference tournament champion Ocean City in the final Friday.
“I was really excited and really happy for my team,” Cella said. “ I am excited for what’s next.”
Holy Spirit coach Kylie Primeau said her defense played arguably the best it had all spring Wednesday. The Spartans had only allowed three or fewer goals three other times this season, and Mainland has a very good offense. Lacrosse is a fast-paced sport, and holding a team to three goals isn’t an easy task.
Calhoun, Kira Murray, Tess Roman, Hailey Mastro and Ella Petrosh are some of the Holy Spirit defenders. Callhoun had four ground balls, and Mastro added two forced turnovers. Marissa Gras made five saves, and Petrosh had two ground balls.
“It’s not very often you see three goals against,” Primeau said. “I thought they did a great job.”
The Spartans led 3-2 after the first half, which took just 35 minutes to be played. With only five goals, the clock ran faster. Even though there wasn’t much offense, it was a thrilling opening 25 minutes.
Holy Spirit’s Kendall Murphy opened the scoring about three minutes into the game. The Spartans continued to attack the net and took some nice shots, but the Mustangs’ Kylie Kurtz made even better saves. She made six saves in the first half. Mainland’s Eva Blanco scored to tie the game, but Hanna Watson and Soltys each scored to give Holy Spirit a 3-1 lead. Blanco scored with 8 minutes, 36 seconds remaining in the first half.
Watson finished with five assists.
“At halftime, we talked about how well the (Mainland) defense was sliding. Their one-on-one defense was awesome,” Primeau said. “The few chances they did get on offense, I think our goalie (Gras) stepped up and helped us with that. She had more saves than goals-against (Wednesday), which is always awesome to see.
“Mainland is a very good team, and we know that every time we go in to play them,” the coach added about playing the Mustangs for the third time this spring. “We don’t look at the last two games in terms of beating them twice and thinking this is a game we have in the bag. It’s never like that. It’s always a tough fight whenever we play them.”
Jane Meade scored late in the second half for Mainland, and Kurtz made 10 saves. For Holy Spirit, Cella, Maddie Abbott, Murphy and Soltys each had three ground balls. Soltys added three forced turnovers and an assist. Abbott also had an assist and a forced turnover.
“Our defense was a key part in this game, and I hope we do it again,” Cella said
Ocean City, ranked fourth in the Elite 11, defeated Holy Spirit 19-11 on March 24 and 17-11 on May 11. In the second meeting, the Red Raiders led 13-2 at halftime. Both compete in the CAL American Division, and Ocean City (12-4) is undefeated against conference opponents.
“We just have to work hard and pay attention to the details and bring our A-game,” Primeau said. “Ocean City is obviously a very good team. We just need to work hard for 50 minutes.”
Added Cella, “We are just going to give it our all. That’s all we need to do.”
Mainland Regional #6 Eva Blanco with a scoring shot on goal from the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
Mainland Regional #6 Eva Blanco with a scoring shot on goal from the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MRHS #19 Lani Ford making a run on goal during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
Holy Spirit #15 Ella Petrosh eyes the ball as popped up into the air during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
Holy Spirit #13 Taylor Lyons with a scoring shot on goal during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
Holy Spirit #10 Sienna Calhoun with a scoring shot on goal during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
Cape-Atlantic League girls lacrosse tournament semifinal Mainland Regional at Holy Spirit.
Mainland Regional #6 Eva Blanco with a scoring shot on goal from the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
Mainland Regional #6 Eva Blanco with a scoring shot on goal from the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
Holy Spirit’s Lauren Cella, left, goes for a scoring shot on goal against Mainland Regional.
MATTHEW STRABUK
MRHS #19 Lani Ford making a run on goal during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
Holy Spirit #15 Ella Petrosh eyes the ball as popped up into the air during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
Mainland Regional’s Lynn McLaughlin, left, battles against Holy Spirit during Wednesday’s Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinals game.
MATTHEW STRABUK
Holy Spirit #13 Taylor Lyons with a scoring shot on goal during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
Holy Spirit’s Taylor Lyons scores a goal during Wednesday’s Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinal lacrosse game against Mainland Regional.
MATTHEW STRABUK photos, Staff Photographer
Holy Spirit #10 Sienna Calhoun with a scoring shot on goal during the CAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon.
MATTHEW STRABUK
A scene from theCAL girls lacrosse semifinal game between Mainland Regional and Holy Spirit on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 in Absecon. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/holy-spirit-advances-to-cal-final-with-win-against-mainland/article_ba96625a-f4cc-11ed-92f9-23002816a73c.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:17 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/holy-spirit-advances-to-cal-final-with-win-against-mainland/article_ba96625a-f4cc-11ed-92f9-23002816a73c.html |
Macky Bonner scored in overtime to lead the second-seeded Lower Cape May Regional High School boys lacrosse team to a 9-8 victory over Mainland Regional in the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinals Wednesday.
Bonner finished with two goals to go with five ground balls for the Caper Tigers (15-1). Brandon Loper and Taj Turner each scored twice and had an assist. Gavin Hill had two goals. Isiah Carr-Wing scored once, and Jake Robson added an assist. Quinten Hagan made nine saves.
Mainland (11-4) trailed 8-5 after three quarters but scored three in the fourth to force overtime. Jude Maurer and Harrison LaMonica each scored twice for the Mustangs. Jack Walcoff, Joe DeGaetano and Joe Eyde each scored once. Carter Mostecki made five saves.
Lower will play at top-seeded Ocean City for the championship Friday.
No. 8 (1) Ocean City 18, (4) Cedar Creek 3: Pat Grimley scored six and added three assists for the Red Raiders (10-6), who are No. 8 in The Press Elite 11.
People are also reading…
Charlie Schutta added three assists and scored twice. Chayston Labarr had two assists. John Moyer had one goal and an assist. Dylan Dwyer won all of his 14 faceoff attempts and had a goal. Paul Tjoumakaris, Nolan O'Kane, Zio Wright, Lucas Dessicino, Jack Scherbin, Joey Berardis and Mason Romanini each scored once.
Ocean City, the defending tournament champion, led 17-0 after three quarters.
Sean Ralston scored twice for Cedar Creek (7-6). Mike Jarvis scored once, and Robby Cote added an assist.
Other games
Triton Reg. 13, Oakcrest 7: Joseph Snodgrass had three assists and two goals for the Falcons (5-9).
Connor Flynn scored twice. Nick Thavisack had one goal and an assist. Mark DeCicco and Edward Silipena each scored once. Marek Guerrier had an assists and won 17 faceoffs. He added 12 ground balls Jorge Curtidor-Cornejo made eight saves. William Will and Flynn each had six ground balls.
The game was tied 5-5 at halftime.
Triton improved to 7-6. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/macky-bonners-ot-goal-send-lower-boys-lacrosse-to-cal-tournament-finals-wednesdays-roundup/article_952231fe-f510-11ed-ab35-cf517970ec93.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:24 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/macky-bonners-ot-goal-send-lower-boys-lacrosse-to-cal-tournament-finals-wednesdays-roundup/article_952231fe-f510-11ed-ab35-cf517970ec93.html |
Xavier Cortez struck out five and allowed five hits in six innings to lead the third-seeded Vineland High School baseball team to a 5-3 victory over second-seeded St. Augustine Pre on the Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinals Wednesday.
Yenuelle Rodriguez went 3 for 4 with a triple, two runs and an RBI for the Fighting Clan (16-8), who are No. 10 in The Press Elite 11. Yoan Feliz doubled twice to go with a run and an RBI. Donny Gomez singled and had an RBI. Anthony Rakotz scored a run.
CJ Furey singled and scored twice for the Hermits (16-7), who are No. 7 in the Elite 11. Furey also struck out four in five innings. Marco Levari and Gabe Gillespie each had an RBI. Joe Erace singled and scored.
Other games
Hammonton 15, Rancocas Valley 5: The Blue Devils (12-11) scored 12 in the sixth inning to win the game.
People are also reading…
Kole Bagnell went 3 for 4 with three RBIs for the winners. Drew Haines went 2 for 4 with four RBIs and two runs. Matt McAleer went 2 for 3 with a double, three runs and an RBI. Eric Barts singled and scored. Brayden Markart struck out five in five innings. Jaiden Franchetti earned the win in one inning of relief.
Jase Deiter went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and a run for Rancocas Valley (12-11).
Ocean City 11, Williamstown 1: Jack Hoag went 3 for 4 with two runs for the Red Raiders (11-10).
Colin Thompson had two runs and two RBIs. Evan Taylor went 2 for 3 with a double, two RBIs and two runs. Dante Edwardi scored twice and had an RBI, and Riley Gunnels had two RBIs. Shawn Repetti had an RBI and a run.
Matt Murphy tripled in Gavin Powers for Williamstown (6-17).
Absegami 14, Oakcrest 4: Michael DeBlasio went 3 for 3 with a double, three RBIs and two runs for the Braves (14-7).
Matthew Johansen added two RBIs and two runs. John Leonetti went 3 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and a run. Frank Gargione struck out two in five innings. Nick Gargione and Adrian Wiggins each scored two and had an RBI.
Zachary Cogswell-D'Augustine doubled and had two RBIs. Jeremy Frank walked once and scored two. Stephen Lee went 2 for 3 with a double and a run.
Millville 11, Cape May Tech 5: Matt Meirswinkle went 3 for 4 with a double, three runs and two RBIs for host Millville (12-9).
Henry Colon was 2 for 3 with three runs and an RBI, and Trevor Yeager went 2 for 4 with a run and an RBI. Kaden Mulharan had a double and three RBIs. Winning pitcher Garrett Shapiro worked five innings, allowed two hits and two runs, struck out nine and walked five.
For Cape May Tech (9-8), Tanner Oliva had a hit and a run, and James Murray and Adam Dille each had a run and an RBI.
ACIT 9, Lower Cape May Reg. 3: The visiting Red Hawks (7-13) trailed 2-1 after one inning, but scored two runs in the second inning and four in the third to lead 7-2.
Winning pitcher Angelo Gonzalez went 6 1/3 innings, gave up two hits and one run, struck out two and walked four. Lower Cape May fell to 14-6.
Burlington Twp. 11, Cedar Creek 1: Sean O'Kane singled in Ryan Manning for the Pirates (17-7).
Manning, Tyler McCorriston and Adam Smith each singled. Ethan Butterhof struck out four in two innings. Burlington Township (15-5) scored seven in the second inning. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/no-10-vineland-defeats-no-7-st-augustine-in-cal-semis-wednesdays-roundup/article_909c46c2-f51c-11ed-b6d1-87d1876a49d9.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:30 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/no-10-vineland-defeats-no-7-st-augustine-in-cal-semis-wednesdays-roundup/article_909c46c2-f51c-11ed-b6d1-87d1876a49d9.html |
Freshman Sklyer Sukovich pitched a no-hitter and struck out 11 in four innings to lead the Oakcrest High School softball team to a 19-0 victory over Pleasantville in a Cape-Atlantic League United Division game Wednesday.
Carly Angelo went 3 for 4 with a homer, a double, four RBIs and three runs for Oakcrest (10-7). Dakota Miranda went 3 for 3 with two runs and two RBIs. Michaela Hearn went 2 for 2 with three runs and an RBI. Trinity Brown had four runs and two RBIs. Mia Priestley had two RBIs and a run. Sukovich added a run an an RBI.
The Greyhounds (2-15) committed six errors.
Cape-Atlantic League Tournament semifinals
No. 11 St. Joseph 3, Ocean City 0: Ava Fisher struck out 15 and allowed just two hits to earn the win.
Macie Jacquet was 2 for 3 with a run. Jenna Calchi, Bella Davis and Kylie Tomlin each had a RBI. Abby Willis singled and scored. The Wildcats (11-5) are No. 11 in The Press Elite 11.
People are also reading…
Jessica Mooney struck out eight in six innings for Ocean City (18-8). MacKenzee Segich and Annabelle Shumski each had a hit.
Other games
Middle Twp. 5, ACIT 0: Gabby Cruz struck out 13 and allowed just one hit in a complete game.
She also had three triples and three RBIs. Sophia Nemeth went 2 for 3 with an RBI for the Panthers (11-10). Lily Vogel went 2 for 4 with two runs. Armani Mejia and Charlotte Romberger each singled and scored.
Samantha Passalaqua singled for ACIT (8-12). Sarah LoVullo pitched a complete game and struck out three.
Our Lady of Mercy 15, Absegami 4: Emma Douglas struck out 11 and allowed seven hits in six innings for the win.
She also had two RBIs. Samantha Mazzone homered and had two RBIs for the Villagers (11-11). Tori Wareham went 2 for 3 with a double, four RBIs and two runs. Kayla Jackson went 2 for 4 with two runs. Destiny Ragsdale went 3 for 5 with a double, four RBIs and a run. Riley Storms had two runs and an RBI.
Victoria Smith struck out four in three innings for Absegami (11-11).
Buena Reg. 6, Lower Cape May Reg. 1: Anna Sheridan struck out 11 and allowed no hits in five innings to earn the win.
Sheridan and Jamirah Roberts each went 2 for 3 with a homer. Jadarys Morales, Laylah Collins and Camryn Johnson each singled and scored.
Rebecca Baldwin singled in Renata Riesenberg for the Caper Tigers (10-11).
Cedar Creek 12, Millville 9: Elaina Portalatin went 3 for 5 with two RBIs and a run for the Pirates (7-12).
Abby Messina went 4 for 6 with a double, three RBIs and a run. Liz Martin went 3 for 4 with two RBIs and two runs. Kelsey McFadden and Ella Marano each scored twice. Portalatin struck out two in 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates scored eight in the second inning.
Isabella Musey doubled to go with two RBIs and a run for Millville (8-12). Brooke Joslin went 3 for 5 with a run and an RBI. Savanna Hadley doubled, drove in three runs and scored one. Kendall Sooy scored twice. Isabella Musey pitched complete game and struck out two.
Mainland Reg. 15, Atlantic City 2: Bella D'Agostino struck out seven and allowed just three hits in four innings to earn the win.
Rayna Molina went 2 for 3 with three RBIs and a run for Mainland (8-9). Farley O'Brien singled an had two RBIs. Isabella Scittina and Joslyn Adams each scored three. Denver Obermeyer scored twice and had an RBI. Ava Jamison scored twice.
Jojo Mejia and Kayla Barrie each had an RBI for Atlantic City (5-14). Maria Conroy and Kendra Levine each scored once.
Southern Reg. 14, Cinnaminson 6: Leah Morrin went 5 for 5 with three doubles, four runs and three RBIs for the Rams (14-7). Emily Evans struck out eight in a complete game to earn the win. Kylie Roberts went 2 for 5 with three runs and an RBI. Madison Groschel-Klein went 2 for 5 with a double and two RBIs. Evans added two RBIs.
Grace McDonough went 2 for 4 with two RBIs for Cinnaminson (17-4).
Cape May Tech 17, Bridgeton 1: Kayleigh Vallese went 2 for 4 with three runs and two RBIs for the Hawks (5-12).
Marley Wetzel went 2 for 2 with two runs and an RBI. Brianna McNair added two RBIs and two runs. Amanda Daino scored three, and Johanna Longstreet scored twice. Longstreet also was the winning pitcher. Audrey Simmerman drove in three runs and scored two.
Bridgeton fell to 0-16.
Wall Twp. 10, Pinelands Reg. 0: Haley McArthur went 2 for 3 with a homer two RBIs and two runs for Wall (14-7).
Emily Gill went 3 for 3 with two runs and an RBI. Nina D'Apolito went 2 for 3 with four RBIs and a run.
Pinelands fell to 10-8. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/oakcrests-sklyer-sukovich-pitches-no-hitter-st-joseph-wins-cal-semifinal-wednesdays-roundup/article_4712a3c4-f513-11ed-b8fe-1ff91499d5ea.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:42 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/oakcrests-sklyer-sukovich-pitches-no-hitter-st-joseph-wins-cal-semifinal-wednesdays-roundup/article_4712a3c4-f513-11ed-b8fe-1ff91499d5ea.html |
Grace McAfee scored four goals and had an assist to lead the top-seeded Ocean City High School girls lacrosse team to a 16-2 victory over Our Lady of Mercy Academy in the Cape-Atlantic League semifinals Wednesday.
Gracie Pierce scored three for the Red Raiders (13-4), the fourth-ranked team in The Press Elite 11 and defending tournament champion.
Breanna Fabi scored twice and had an assist. Delainey Sutley scored twice. Amelia Govern had two assists and added a goal. Brynn Culmone and Madison Wenner each scored once and had an assist. Ryan Cooke scored once. Wenner added six draw controls. Ellie Kutschera made four saves, and Aliza Otton made two.
Ocean City led 11-2 at halftime. Rylie Gemberling scored once and had an assist for the Villagers (13-5). Gabby Eaise scored once. Gemberling added four ground balls and three draw controls.
People are also reading…
Ocean will play second-seeded Holy Spirit in the finals Friday.
Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals
(2) Red Bank Reg. 13, No. 6 (7) Southern Reg. 1: Delaney Falk scored for the Rams (12-4), who are No. 6 in the Elite 11.
Paige Kelly scored six for Red Bank Regional (14-3), which led 7-0 at halftime. Janey Wright and Molly Wood each scored twice.
Other games
Lacey Twp. 18, Brick Memorial 7: Zoey Smith scored seven and added three assists for Lacey (8-7).
Delaney Dittenhofer and Gianna Camporeale scored three and had an assist. Kathleen Lopez scored twice and added two assists. Mia Sullivan and Lindsay D'Adamo each scored once. Leah Allen, Abby McPherson and Willow Dodd each had an assist.
Paige Fraser and Charlotte Kampf each scored two and added two assists for Brick Memorial (1-12). | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-girls-lacrosse-advances-to-cal-tournament-finals-wednesdays-roundup/article_8c8769b2-f50e-11ed-a7e5-0f0ceebc9893.html | 2023-05-18T02:56:49 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/ocean-city-girls-lacrosse-advances-to-cal-tournament-finals-wednesdays-roundup/article_8c8769b2-f50e-11ed-a7e5-0f0ceebc9893.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firefighters kept vigil at a downtown Portland apartment building after flames tore through the aging structure on Tuesday. They're concerned about the potential for a sudden collapse — presaged by a shower of debris Wednesday afternoon.
There's no question at this point that residents of the 113-year-old May apartments will not be returning. A city engineer red tagged the building Wednesday, meaning no civilians are allowed inside because of the concerns about its structural integrity.
City officials inspected the building Wednesday morning. What they discovered was troubling — ensuring that the building will be demolished if it doesn't collapse first.
"This is an unreinforced masonry building that was effectively being held together by the floors," a fire official said. "These floors are damaged and impacted by fire, flame and water so there's a heavy concern, significant concern we could lose this building at any time."
A portion of the building's east side collapsed Wednesday afternoon, littering the sidewalk and street with debris.
Flames gutted the building throughout the day on Tuesday after a fire that began that morning. For some residents, the only way out was down a fire escape — but even that was a dicey prospect, as multiple residents needed to be rescued from the fire escape by firefighters.
The inferno shut down streets, temporarily closing I-405 below, due in large part to the thick smoke.
"We had a lot of smoke and smelled it, and looked out our window and could see it from the early get go," said neighbor Wendy Rahm.
Rahm will be the first to say that her frustration over the smoke that filled her home pales in comparison to the dozens of residents who lost theirs.
"It's really tough," she said. "I don't know what those people are going to do."
Those people are among the reasons why KGW wanted to speak with the building's owner, but he had very little to say before someone ushered him away.
"I don't know what happened, there was a fire here," he said. "Any fire is unfortunate for the residents."
The destroyed building is now at the center of a forensic investigation. KGW learned that a fire chief in Scappoose who is licensed to fly a drone in Portland will perform a sweep of the building on Friday, helping to determine what sparked the fire — something they used when fire destroyed the old Portland Korean Church building just across I-405 early this year.
"He has a smaller drone we're going to take into area where we believe the fire started and they'll fly the drone around and see if we can determine anything from the imagery gathered in that process," a fire official said. "He'll be able to put together 3D images of the room as it sits so we'll be able to come back and look at a good model on the computer rotated around in color."
If the drone isn't able to get a good enough look at the structure, one fire investigator could go inside. However, due to the risk of collapse, specialists will be on hand in case a rescue becomes necessary. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/downtown-portland-apartment-building-fire-collapse/283-95d2642f-4c30-4387-880f-9ef0c736b279 | 2023-05-18T03:04:41 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/downtown-portland-apartment-building-fire-collapse/283-95d2642f-4c30-4387-880f-9ef0c736b279 |
OREGON, USA — The Pacific fleet of buoys is getting an upgrade, those are the buoys that help forecasters determine what the ocean conditions are like. This upgrade is coming at a great time, because they also monitor El Nino and La Nina weather patterns. Now a group of researchers with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are about to outfit dozens of buoys to better track ocean conditions and weather patterns out in the Pacific Ocean.
The new upgrade is going to involve a system of 55 buoys scattered around the ocean called TAO, that’s the tropical observing system NOAA uses to track conditions.
“TAO is considered the backbone of the tropical Pacific observing system it provides that observing those day to day changes,” said Karen Grissom with the National Buoy Date Center.
For the first times in decades, they are also going to be outfitting the buoys to better help forecasters determine ocean temperatures like La Nina, which is what we’ve been seeing here in the Pacific Northwest the last three years, with cooler and wetter weather. What weather pattern are expected to see next? An El Nino weather pattern is already setting up said Grissom.
“That chance is increasing to 90 percent of being moderate to sever El Nino by the end of the year according to the Climate Prediction Center,” Grissom said.
It’s expected to determine long range model forecasts too. The buoys are deep ocean buoys and they are tethered 16,000 feet to the sea floor. Only the upper layer of the ocean temperatures will be measured, down to about 1,600 feet. Grissom said the information they get will be invaluable as our climate changes.
The upgrade isn’t going to happen overnight, NOAA will be deploying five prototypes by the end of the year and have a total of 50 of them in service by 2027. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/noaa-buoy-system-pacific-equatorial-region/283-0f75f79c-9162-45e0-b01c-531734f2215d | 2023-05-18T03:04:47 | 1 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/noaa-buoy-system-pacific-equatorial-region/283-0f75f79c-9162-45e0-b01c-531734f2215d |
TUALATIN, Ore. — A 19-year-old was arrested for reckless driving after a Washington County Sheriff's deputy clocked him traveling at 176 mph early Wednesday morning on Interstate 5 near the Highway 217 interchange southwest of Portland.
The deputy was patrolling on Interstate 5 when they noticed a 2016 BMW M3 driving south on the freeway at an extremely high speed at about 12:32 a.m., according to a news release from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The deputy utilized a speed measuring device called a Lidar which clocked the car's speed at 176 miles per hour. The deputy contacted dispatch, described the car and requested assistance from other deputies in the area, the sheriff's office said.
Another deputy was patrolling further south on I-5 close to the Nyberg Street interchange and noticed the BMW taking the exit. Both deputies caught up to the vehicle and barricaded it on the off-ramp in an effort to prevent the teen from driving off.
Schneider cooperated with deputies and revealed during the investigation that he checked his speedometer at one point and it said he was driving at 183 miles per hour, according to WCSO. He was later lodged in Washington County jail.
Download the KGW News app: Download for iPhone here | Download for Android here
Stream newscasts for free on KGW+ on Roku and Amazon Fire: How to add app to your device here
See a typo in this article? Email web@kgw.com for corrections | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/teen-driver-speeding-highway-217/283-64b2027d-5391-4736-a7f8-b8b17787662c | 2023-05-18T03:04:53 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/teen-driver-speeding-highway-217/283-64b2027d-5391-4736-a7f8-b8b17787662c |
PORTLAND, Ore. — When Multnomah County released the results of its annual "point-in-time" count of the homeless population last week, children without shelter accounted for roughly a third of the total increase in homelessness within the county.
Yet homeless families and youth tend to be invisible, and that's often on purpose. Parents keep their campsites hidden deep in the woods or stay on the move.
KGW's Blair Best recently spoke with one of these homeless families. While they were willing to be on camera, they did not want to show their faces for fear that the state would take the children away.
Hiding in plain site is a survival tactic that this single mom, who goes by "B," has honed throughout her time on the streets.
"We were in and out of shelters for a while ... I lived at a DV (domestic violence) shelter for more than a year and there was drug use in the shelter — we were surrounded by it," she said.
So she and her two young children moved to the only place she felt safe: a tent deep in the woods near Gresham.
"We found a place in the woods, stayed safe, we had our dogs — like, people weren't allowed to come and mess with us," B said.
They also spent some time camping under the Hawthorne Bridge.
"And you'd see some tweaker walk by and all of a sudden it was 'tent time!'" B said, clapping twice. "That's what we did, it was clap, clap, tent time. They heard that around the camp, they ran to the tents."
Her kids learned hypervigilance early on. They lived this way for about a year — homeschooled, their mother said, outside and away from the structures of society.
"Um, I honestly thought it was really nice because like, we lived in a little wooded area away from all the drug addicts and we always got to run around," one of the children said. "I used to play my little imagination games in my own little world, it was really fun."
"I was teaching them to read and write on my own, but now they're in public school and they're absolutely loving it, but they feel a little bit like outcasts," the mother said. "They're 'outside kids,' that's what they call themselves."
Currently these "outside kids" live inside, in affordable housing. But their mother thinks the complex is unsafe.
"I'm surrounded by drug dealers and drug addicts and there's no peace," B said.
They're preparing to get on the move again, back to the outdoors.
"If it weren't for the fact that there was a roof over my head, I would rather be outside," one of the children said.
In Southeast Portland is Path Home, one of the three homeless shelters for families in Multnomah County. There they use trauma-informed architecture and design to bring the outside in.
"Some of the features of trauma-informed design and architecture include a real connection to nature, so that's real plants indoors and outdoors, natural materials, natural light," said Brandi Tuck, executive director of Path Home. "When you drive around Portland and see tent villages and RVs everywhere, you don't realize that there are thousands of kids with their parents without homes too. They're the invisible homeless population that hide for fear of something happening to their kids or the state taking their kids away."
Right now there are 800 homeless families with children on housing waitlists in Multnomah County. Last year Path Home served 1,800 people, and more than half of them were children. A majority of the children were under the age of five.
"The children that experience homelessness today can turn into the chronically homeless adults of the future, so unless we do something now to help these kids, we'll never be able to solve the issue of homelessness in Portland," Tuck said.
"Taking my kids from me and putting them in foster care is not what's going to keep them safe," said B. "Putting us in shelter situations where we can't regulate who's around us that's not going to keep us safe." | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/portland-multnomah-homeless-families-children/283-9e0b36c5-3239-40c7-a5bb-719cf517bbcf | 2023-05-18T03:04:59 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/portland-multnomah-homeless-families-children/283-9e0b36c5-3239-40c7-a5bb-719cf517bbcf |
ORLANDO, Fla. – A group of activists calling for a federal assault weapons ban spoke in front of the Pulse nightclub on Wednesday evening.
The event was organized by Florida Rising and Mothers Demand Action, as well as several other groups.
Patti Brigham with Gun Violence Prevention Florida claimed that the LGBTQ community in Florida is more at risk of violence than ever before.
“What especially makes this a painful night is the fact that our governor today signed four anti-LGBTQ bills into law. Attacking this precious community once again,” Brigham said.
[TRENDING: Become a News 6 Insider]
Pulse shooting survivor Ricardo Negron-Almodovar said recent legislation has heightened his safety concerns.
“Almost seven years ago, I could have died in this building right behind us,” Negron-Almodovar said.
Sarah Paquette with March for Our Lives UCF said new universal carry laws in Florida could increase violent assaults again members of the LGBTQ community.
“This community is more than twice as likely to be a victim of gun violence, and not only did our government just make it legal to carry a gun without a permit, but every week it seems they create laws that further restrict rights for transgender children and their families,” Paquette said.
Organizers also urged people to call their elected officials to voice support for an assault weapons ban.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/18/activists-push-against-gun-rights-during-rally-at-pulse-nightclub-in-orlando/ | 2023-05-18T03:06:25 | 0 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/05/18/activists-push-against-gun-rights-during-rally-at-pulse-nightclub-in-orlando/ |
Flagstaff City Council voted to approve a first read of the specific plan and zoning map amendments for phase one of the new Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) at its meeting Tuesday.
Council chambers were still mostly full four hours into Tuesday’s meeting, as city council resumed its public hearing of the plans that would last until almost midnight.
The same two items -- a phase one specific plan and zoning map amendment -- were up for a first reading as at Council’s May 2 meeting. That meeting had ended with Council moving to table a first reading of both items after over six hours of discussion and public comment on the topic.
Tuesday's item was a continuation of the previous public hearing, with another set of presentations from Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and city staff, questions from city council and 40 comments from members of the public who had not spoken at the previous meeting.
People are also reading…
First readings of the items passed with one dissenting vote from Vice Mayor Austin Aslan after a motion he introduced to postpone all action on the plan for six months failed without a second.
During Council’s discussion, Mayor Becky Daggett and councilmembers Lori Matthews, Deborah Harris, Jim McCarthy, Miranda Sweet and Khara House all explained why they would vote in favor of the first reading.
Matthews emphasized that the decision was based on three findings city staff had presented to city council in the earlier meeting, rather than any of the several related concerns that had been brought up in public comment.
Council was discussing whether the requirements in those three findings were met by the specific plan and zoning map amendments that had been presented.
The items needed to conform to the general regional plan and be located on a "physically suitable" site as determined by a number of factors. They also could not be “detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City of Flagstaff and will add to the public good as described in the general plan," according to staff's May 2 presentation.
Matthews said the items met the findings.
“What we’re tasked with tonight is a zoning question, and I think nearly everyone agrees that we do need quality healthcare,” she said.
She added: "We hear all these concerns and they’re very valid. Many of them aren't in the scope of what we’re deciding, but that doesn't mean that we don't recognize them and we don't appreciate and hear the concerns of the community.”
Daggett and McCarthy both had conditions they asked to be added to the development agreement before the second reading, including restrictions on short-term rentals in housing on the campus and a shorter timeline for solar panel installation for McCarthy, and, for Daggett, input from sustainability and housing committees, third-party certification of energy goals and a condition that the city would have final approval on the site plans for both phases of the project.
NAH leaders agreed to the items, adding that they would need to discuss details on a few of the conditions with their attorney and the city in the next two weeks.
Before beginning her remarks, Harris asked city staff and NAH employees present at the meeting who had worked on the project to stand -- about 30 in total responded -- and said that while she had looked into the project herself, she also trusted their expertise.
“I trust your expertise, and I have to do that and all of us have to do that,” she said. “We cannot run this city by ourselves. Every staff member, every NAH member, everyone that worked on this project brings a certain level of expertise to the table.
Harris later added: "There are going to be a whole bunch of answers that we don’t have right now, but does that mean that we don't move forward with this? I say no,” she said. “Progress requires a decision. We have to make courageous decisions. Flagstaff is going to grow, it's going to continue to grow ... . That community that's here when I'm no longer here needs to have a state-of-the-art hospital.”
Aslan's argument
Aslan suggested a different approach to the project, saying he would move to postpone any action on the campus for six months while the city looked more closely at the effects of renovating the existing hospital in comparison to the proposed move and worked to secure guarantees from NAH on a number of related issues.
He listed several issues, including infrastructure, transportation, the use of the current campus and additional carbon neutrality measures.
“I see a lot of progress on these fronts, [and] I hope to see a lot more,” he said. “It's not about the quality and character of NAH, it's about what more can we achieve together when we put a little more planning, purpose and conversation into this. ... This is Flagstaff’s biggest development in decades. We should all have a lot to say about it.”
Like Matthews, he noted that his decision was based on the findings, but he said they had not yet been met. He noted that he saw the need for a new hospital and was open to acting in favor of the plans if they were supported by information found during a postponement.
“I'm convinced that the serious all-hands-on-deck upgrades at our medical facilities and healthcare system in Flagstaff is essential and that our community and region can benefit from them,” he said. “ ... What we currently offer this region, while award-winning, is inadequate and will only become more so over time."
Aslan introduced this motion after all other councilmembers had made their remarks. The motion was not seconded, and city council then moved to complete a first read of the items, with all members voting in favor except for Aslan, who voted against them.
"We need to seriously tackle our ailing health infrastructure and update or upgrade our services," he said. "What I'm not convinced of is that it's necessary for NAH to start over with a completely new campus."
The project will return to city council in two weeks, when the items will be brought for a second reading, alongside discussion of the project’s development agreement.
Community comments
Despite the hour, 40 residents stayed to comment on the project, with more than half asking Council to move it forward.
Because Tuesday was a continuation of the previous discussion, those who made comment at the May 2 meeting were asked not to comment again, as their opinions were already noted in the record. Even with that restriction, public comment lasted almost two hours, with 25 asking for a "yes" vote and 15 expressing concern.
Those speaking in favor of the project were a mix of healthcare workers, residents receiving care from FMC and representatives of local organizations.
That last category included Findlay Toyota's general manager, the City of Winslow’s economic development director and Flagstaff Junior Academy’s (FJA) board president, who said the school was in talks with NAH about using part the current campus for FJA’s middle school building after their lease with the Flagstaff Unified School District expires.
Flagstaff resident Taylor Wiseman spoke about her and her family's experiences receiving care at FMC, saying that although the care was excellent, she had experienced long wait times and had needed to travel to the Valley to see specialists in areas that weren't available locally.
“NAH has worked diligently for many years to find a solution to meet the increased needs of healthcare in the area that benefit the community, and this plan provides a great solution,” she said. “The new facility at Fort Tuthill will allow them to meet these increased needs, providing new areas of specialty care, higher levels of efficiency, which will lead to shorter wait times for patients in need and many other benefits to the community."
Nurse educator Caitlin Boren said she supported the campus’s move both as a resident and healthcare worker at FMC, and shared her experience as a patient worrying about being placed in a shared room. She asked those watching to consider what their expectations were when receiving care from FMC.
“In the acute care setting we don't just care for patients, we care for families,” she said. “Having private rooms and an outdoor space will provide a better care experience for all parties and produce a more welcoming environment for children trying to visit their parents or their grandparents who are ill.
“We are bursting at the seams, and I assure you a makeover is not the answer. If we don't stay ahead of this growth, it will be detrimental to our Arizona communities. For the health and well-being of our children, for my children, for our future generations please approve this. ... Please help us to help our community."
Resident Randy McGrane also supported the project, saying his position was based on his work in real estate development, including medical buildings, and that he had looked into NAH’s plans through that lens.
“The other thing that's exciting is that you have this amazing tract of land in the middle of the city that you get to re-imagine. Cities just don't get that opportunity very often, “ he said. “Where we heal matters. Space matters. I'm in the business of building space and this hospital is transformational in that regard. It will really affect lives in an important way and be an important asset.”
Resident Matthew Hall was among several commenters asking city council to look further into various aspects of the project before moving forward. He said he was particularly concerned about the new hospital's carbon footprint and whether its location would lead to increased sprawl.
He asked Council to postpone its decision, “not because you want to throw blocks in front of it, but because there’s all these unanswered questions.”
“ ... I think this decision is going to impact, as other people have said, Flagstaff for decades and decades and decades and decades. Yes, it might help a lot of people in some ways, but will it really help everyone? Because we are in this together, so it really needs to help as many people as possible and so we need really firm and good answers.”
Anthony Garcia was one of three online commenters. Like many expressing concern with the project, he asked for further sustainability measures from NAH, calling their current commitments “the bare minimum.”
“Nobody on either side of this discussion is objecting to the fact that we want and need a hospital that can meet the challenges of our future. We just want to make sure that everyone is looking at said challenges holistically,” he said. “There are those among us that are simply advocating that all environmental, cultural, social and sustainable impacts are well thought through prior to the development.”
A recording of the meeting is available online, with the public hearing on FMC's campus beginning around four hours in. | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/council-moves-forward-with-first-read-of-flagstaff-medical-center-plans/article_22bafb54-f4f8-11ed-bbf0-5fafbfad13aa.html | 2023-05-18T03:12:38 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/council-moves-forward-with-first-read-of-flagstaff-medical-center-plans/article_22bafb54-f4f8-11ed-bbf0-5fafbfad13aa.html |
The AIA announced the Division II Section Four volleyball awards following the spring season, and both Flagstaff and Coconino had honorees.
Flagstaff senior Haylee Gilleland was named the section player of the year. She and sophomore partner Macie Moseng played as the ones pairing for the Eagles during the spring season. Together, they produced a record of 9-3 in the regular season. They also were seeded sixth in the pairs state championship tournament and made the quarterfinals.
Coconino's Scott Dendy and Greta Hannemann earned coach of the year honors, along with Payson's Desirae Huff.
Gilleland and Moseng were named to the section's first team, along with Coconino seniors Hope Williamson and Eiley Palmer. The Panthers duo went 6-5 in the regular season and reached the second round of the pairs tournament.
Eagles sophomore Sophie Krassner and senior teammate Fallon Peters landed on the second team, as well as Panthers sophomore Lucy Steigler.
People are also reading…
Panthers senior Rhyen Hannemann, Eagles freshmen Peighton Killeen and Kaylee Wilson were honorable mentions.
Softball
The 4A Conference named its award winners for their efforts this season.
Coconino senior KodyLynn Watson and junior Alyssa Fockler were placed on the first team, and sophomores Kaitlyn Tso and Destiny Villas earned second-team nods.
The 2A softball teams have yet to be announced. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/local-roundup-beach-volleyball-players-honored-by-section/article_f349087a-f4e8-11ed-b009-4fd521dfd36d.html | 2023-05-18T03:12:44 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/local-roundup-beach-volleyball-players-honored-by-section/article_f349087a-f4e8-11ed-b009-4fd521dfd36d.html |
Emma Warner, a junior on the Northern Arizona swimming and diving team, was honored with the Col. Jay Vargas Perseverance Award for 2023, presented by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Marlow.
The award is given to a Lumberjacks student-athlete who has overcome great obstacles and adversity to compete and excel in intercollegiate athletics.
Outside of the pool, she had a competition with cancer.
"Getting this award means the absolute world to me," Warner said. "I feel so honored that Mike thought of me for that because I honestly work so hard in being the best individual person I can be. I tend to not let others define what I do and just try to push myself to be better. I try to be as involved as possible and lead by example, because of how much was taken from me throughout my battle with cancer. Getting this award is something I will remember from NAU for the rest of my life."
People are also reading…
Warner joined the Lumberjacks in 2020 as a true freshman -- a goal she made for herself shortly after her third surgery during her battle with papillary thyroid cancer many years before.
Warner has been swimming since she was a 6-year-old and was diagnosed with cancer when she was 12. She was trying to balance a normal life as a child, and had to learn to maneuver through her teenage years on top of doctor visits and battling a cancer she had never even realized could affect her.
She has learned perseverance and hard work early in life, putting her goals in front of her. She said her battle with cancer as was pivotal in her motivation to achieve her goal of swimming in college.
Warner was named to the 2023 Winter Academic All-WAC Team this year. The Lumberjacks won their 10th consecutive conference championship.
The award's namesake is Col. Jay Vargas, a member of the NAU Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2010. A native of Winslow, Vargas played baseball at Northern Arizona from 1957 to 1961 and earned All-Frontier Conference honors before graduating in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in education.
After his time as a Lumberjack, Vargas joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served for nearly three decades before his retirement in 1992.
For his heroic actions in the Vietnam War, Vargas was awarded the Medal of Honor by former President Richard Nixon in 1970. He was also the recipient of the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with four Gold Stars, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross with Silver Star and Palm. | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/nau-roundup-warner-wins-new-award-for-perseverance-athletic-excellence/article_7b649dc0-f4ec-11ed-880e-3f084137f310.html | 2023-05-18T03:12:50 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/sports/local/nau-roundup-warner-wins-new-award-for-perseverance-athletic-excellence/article_7b649dc0-f4ec-11ed-880e-3f084137f310.html |
Willamette Week reported that Democrat politicians including Senate President Rob Wagner (D-Lake Oswego) received campaign contributions from cannabis retail businesses and their owners in stacks of cash. Large cash contributions make it far more difficult to detect illegal activity because they lack a paper trail.
Owners of the cannabis dispensary chain were major donors to prominent Democrat candidates while at the same time, allegedly facing millions of dollars in tax liens, nonpayment of rent and other bills, and dozens of lawsuits in recent years.
“While it may be technically legal, I don’t think it’s appropriate. It shows a severe lack of judgment to be taking large quantities of cash from owners of a company that is clearly troubled,” said Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend). “If the last few weeks have shown us anything, it’s that the Democrat Party’s culture of corruption is alive and well. That is why I have drafted LC 4584, a bill limiting cash political contributions to $100. Campaign finance reform has long been a topic of discussion on all sides of the aisle. I have been consistent in my support for reasonable campaign finance limits.”
The Bend Bulletin Editorial Board wrote over the weekend:
“As wonderful as it is to have piles of cash, it is hard to trace, track or verify. That makes it a troublesome component in a state where there are already no state limits on campaign finance contributions.”
“This is another prime example of why we need a bicameral, bipartisan Joint Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Corruption, wherever it hides, should be rooted out so Oregonians can begin to rebuild trust in their elected leaders,” added Knopp. | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/democrats-admit-accepting-stacks-of-questionable-cash-for-their-campaigns/article_f734dc1a-f4ee-11ed-9b67-07a833a6e5c2.html | 2023-05-18T03:13:28 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/democrats-admit-accepting-stacks-of-questionable-cash-for-their-campaigns/article_f734dc1a-f4ee-11ed-9b67-07a833a6e5c2.html |
Diane Wolf, retiring Bloomington District 87 assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, gives her final presentation to the board Wednesday, May 17, at Bloomington High School.
D. JACK ALKIRE, THE PANTAGRAPH
Bloomington District 87 board member Elizabeth Fox Anvick, right, leads her first board meeting as president Wednesday, May 17, at Bloomington High School.
BLOOMINGTON — Fighting back tears and choking up, Diane Wolf, retiring assistant superintendent for teaching and learning at Bloomington District 87, told the school board to dream big.
"If you cannot dream it, it will not happen," Wolf said Wednesday in her final presentation to the board.
"We cannot take parameters as boundaries," she continued. "We have to dream for the very best. Because, every single day, a parent gives us their child — the child they would die for — into our care. You have to dream the very best for that kid."
Wolf is retiring after 31 years as an educator and administrator.
"(Former District 87 Superintendent) Barry Riley said to me, 'Go and dream as big as you can. Because, sometimes, there's a kid that can't even see the dream that somebody is giving them.' And I hope that I have conveyed that in some way," Wolf said.
Her presentation included life and career lessons that she learned over her long tenure in education, lessons on teamwork, communication, finances, teamwork and a simple message, "You are never too old to learn."
Wolf said her future will still be close to education.
"I don't think I'll be too far from District 87 and my beloved (Illinois State University) Redbirds," Wolf said. "I'll be staying around."
Finances
Other agenda items included a fiscal 2023 budget presentation by Michael Cornale, the district's chief financial and facilities officer. He told the board that, aiming to remain fiscally responsible, he typically presents the board with a future budget that underestimates revenue and overestimates expenses.
Cornale said he does this so that he can tell the board "the script has flipped."
"Well, I'm here to say the script has flipped," Cornale said, noting that the school district's budget is in good standing despite the number of renovations and projects to be completed this year.
Cornale did clarify that the timeframe for renovations at Bloomington High School had to be expanded for electrical work.
LGBTQ+ students
Emily Piercy, the only member of the public who signed up to speak to the board, addressed treatment of LGBTQ+ students.
Piercy was a social work intern at BHS this year.
"This year has truly been the highlight of my career," Piercy said, but that she wanted to address the board "to advocate for my students."
She said students who identify as LGBTQ+ feel neglected at BHS and are being bullied by classmates.
"Students have reported being called slurs in the hallways ... not getting access to gender appropriate bathrooms ... being told they aren't really trans," Piercy said.
"Safety and mental health (for LGBTQ+ students) are not being taken seriously," she said.
Piercy told the board that there are teachers in the school who "display some allyship," but she said students have told her they do not feel like teachers understand what they are feeling.
Piercy then urged the board to exercise more diversity and inclusion in their hiring processes.
Photos: Critters of all kinds shown at Bloomington reptile & exotics expo
Diane Wolf, retiring Bloomington District 87 assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, gives her final presentation to the board Wednesday, May 17, at Bloomington High School.
Bloomington District 87 board member Elizabeth Fox Anvick, right, leads her first board meeting as president Wednesday, May 17, at Bloomington High School. | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/retiring-educator-wolf-tells-bloomington-district-87-board-to-dream-big/article_ad0b36f6-f50d-11ed-ac65-5799aef4d930.html | 2023-05-18T03:19:03 | 1 | https://pantagraph.com/news/local/education/retiring-educator-wolf-tells-bloomington-district-87-board-to-dream-big/article_ad0b36f6-f50d-11ed-ac65-5799aef4d930.html |
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://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/i-80-stop-just-outside-lincoln-nets-55-pounds-of-meth-results-in-indictment/article_a9ba08d2-f4eb-11ed-96a0-0fccccd687e8.html | 2023-05-18T03:23:22 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/i-80-stop-just-outside-lincoln-nets-55-pounds-of-meth-results-in-indictment/article_a9ba08d2-f4eb-11ed-96a0-0fccccd687e8.html |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.