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The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer:
The “right to privacy” justification aside, I offer a moral argument for being pro-choice.
Consider these two real-world scenarios and the questions, observations, and conclusions that follow:
Scenario 1: A young girl is raped and becomes pregnant. Against her will, the government forces her to carry the fetus to term. She gives birth to an unwanted child. Yes, there are other options, but she chooses to keep the baby. Raising this child prevents her from getting the education and career she hopes for. She hates the jobs she is forced to take to make ends meet. She and the child are depressed and angry and struggle through life, feeling resentment toward one another. The child fails in school, leaves home, becomes a drug addict, commits crimes, and is imprisoned for years. The mother never marries or has more children. They both view their lives as devoid of meaning and purpose.
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Scenario 2: The young girl chooses abortion. She gets the education she hopes for and enjoys a happy, fulfilling career. She marries and has children who are brought up wanted, loved, and well cared for. Her offspring become happy, successful adults who marry and procreate for generations to come. They become contributing members of society. They all view their lives as full of meaning and purpose.
Questions to ponder:
Don’t millions of people exist today only because their mothers miscarried or chose to end a pregnancy?
Do you owe your life to a comparable scenario? I do. My mother had two miscarriages prior to my conception. While her third pregnancy was me, I’ve wondered how I should feel about the earlier two lives that ended so quickly. If my mother’s first two pregnancies went to term, I and my children and grandchildren would not exist.
Consider these observations:
1: The odds against any of us existing are so astronomically high that the fact that we actually do exist should be considered astonishing! Think of it: Each of us is an active unbroken chain of DNA dating back to the beginning of life on this planet. If just one reproduction event went differently — if one link in our personal 3.5-billion-year-old DNA chain broke, significantly mutated or if a different sperm fertilized an ancestor’s egg — we wouldn’t exist as we are today. Yes, each of us has remarkably won the lottery to be alive!
2: Think of past serious relationships that could have produced children but didn’t. Consider all the potential human beings who were denied existence by those choices. Reality check: Had we not procreated with whom we did, our progeny would not exist. Now extrapolate that fact to all of humanity over many millennia and contemplate the trillions of potential lives that never materialized.
3: Existence is a mystery. To many, it is explained by a deity; to many others (as explained in observations 1 and 2 above), it is a random, arbitrary and totally baffling occurrence.
Conclusion: I feel abortion, in certain scenarios, is morally justified by the lives rich in meaning and purpose that ensue from that action.
My argument for being pro-choice is both philosophical and scientific. It is based on logic and common sense. It does not ignore or make light of the fact that abortion is a very difficult decision that ends a human life in its development. It does not disregard the other issue of when, in the continuum of pregnancy, abortion is or isn’t morally acceptable.
You and I are most certainly alive today because past pregnancies were aborted — either naturally or by choice. If we and our children and grandchildren are living happy, productive and fulfilled lives, shouldn’t we view those past abortions with greater introspection and discernment?
Yes, to be pro-choice is often to be pro-life.
Gil Shapiro lives in Oro valley. He was the spokesperson for Freethought Arizona from 2005 to 2016. Contact him at: gdshapiro@comcast.net | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-to-be-pro-choice-is-often-to-be-pro-life/article_16fac6b6-f019-11ed-89c1-7731a68e9694.html | 2023-05-23T15:28:58 | 1 | https://tucson.com/opinion/local/local-opinion-to-be-pro-choice-is-often-to-be-pro-life/article_16fac6b6-f019-11ed-89c1-7731a68e9694.html |
BOISE, Idaho — Local leaders are calling for more stability in property taxes.
Property taxes are levied by all sorts of taxing districts, like road and school districts to improve roads and build schools. If you think you're paying more in property taxes right now, you're likely right.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, back in 2016, the average Idaho property owner was paying $1,397 a year in property taxes. That jumped to $1,817 in 2021. That's the 8th biggest jump in the country. But incredibly, our property tax rates, on average, have plummeted.
The effective property tax rate went from 0.74 percent to 0.49 percent in Idaho. That's a huge drop, but most of us are still paying more taxes. Essentially, that's because the value of all our property is skyrocketing. We're paying for a smaller percentage, or piece, of a much larger pie.
But again, those are averages, because some people are paying less in property taxes and some people's rates are going up. Although, all that will change with the next fiscal year. And it's that rollercoaster that frustrates local leaders like Meridian Mayor Robert Simison. He says it shows a major flaw in Idaho's property tax system, "Our system doesn't provide stability, overall. It's really like say, the price fluctuations of values throughout the system, that's what's really impacting residents.
"It's like when we go buy a car. When you go buy a car, just like when you buy a house, we know what our mortgage payments are expected to be. Our variables are insurance, our gas payment, and our repairs," Simison said.
"It's no different in houses, except for taxes. Taxes are where we're seeing the variability in what people are paying. And if we can have a little bit more predictability by taking out some of the things that can impact the swings, I think that'd be the best for homeowners."
But what would that take? Well, the mayor says leaders should start with one of the main issues Meridian, and all communities in the area, have seen. That is a shift to residential property owners shouldering more of the tax burden and commercial property owners shouldering less. The mayor, and leaders like him, would like to see that trend reversed.
"So, there's things that we've talked about trying to do, to work with the Legislature,” said Mayor Simison. “One of the main things is maybe setting up a levy system where you have residential and commercial levies. So, we try to eliminate the shift between the two. So, you have residential versus residential, commercial versus commercial. And if they go up, then you can kind of work within that framework."
There might be some good news. The numbers for Ada County for this coming fiscal year are coming out this week. According to the Ada County Assessor, there is a shift in the other direction, to commercial property owners shouldering more of that burden.
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BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press.
With Memorial Day fast approaching, there is a number of events taking place in the Treasure Valley on Monday to honor those who have died while serving the United States of America:
IDAHO STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
The public is invited to attend the 2023 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise.
Scheduled from 10-11 a.m., the ceremony includes a wreath presentation by multiple veteran and civic organizations, as well as participation by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Air Force. The keynote speaker will be Idaho National Guard State Command Sgt. Maj. Alice Randolph.
The cemetery, which will be closed to vehicle traffic in the morning, will be decorated with a single American flag placed at each gravesite.
Event parking will be at Optimist Park, located at the intersection of Hill and Horseshoe Bend roads. Bus transportation will be provided from there beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The ceremony is hosted by the Idaho State Division of Veterans Service.
WARHAWK FLYOVER
The Warhawk Air Museum will hold a Memorial Day flyover, stretching from Nampa, to Boise, to Meridian.
The event starts around 10:45 a.m., when four World War II fighter planes will perform several flyovers at the Warhawk.
They will then begin an 18-minute route at 10:59 a.m. at the south side of Saint Alphonsus Nampa and make their way over Kohlerlawn Cemetery in Nampa, St. Luke’s Meridian (west side of the facility), Kleiner Park in Meridian, Saint Alphonsus Eagle (south side of the facility), Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, St. Luke’s Boise, the Boise VA Medical Center, Veterans Memorial Park, Cloverdale Cemetery and then finish at Meridian Cemetery at 11:17 a.m.
Pilots John Maloney (flying a P-51C), Jim Thomas (P-40E), Gary Peters (P-51D) and John Hinton (P-40N) will take to the skies.
On its website, the museum said it is saluting “the service and sacrifice of our veterans and honor those who gave their life in service to our country.”
The Warhawk Air Museum will also be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food trucks will include The Rusty Dog, Big Meats BBQ and Kona Ice of Treasure Valley.
NAMPA CEREMONY
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, 76 6th St. N.
Todd Carlson will be the keynote speaker.
Bagpipes will be played by Lloyd Blackstone while the Legion Riders will do a Placement of Flags around the gravesite of “The Unknown.”
Troop 112 Honor Guard will conduct the Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance while Patti Syme will sing the National Anthem.
Special musical renditions will be conducted by Obadiah Neasham while a Three Rifle Volley will be put on by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
A Laying of the Wreath will be put forth by the American Legion Treasure Valley Riders.
MERIDIAN’S ROCK OF HONOR
The public is invited to attend a Memorial Day Tribute at 11 a.m. at the Rock of Honor, a monument honoring military members and others from Meridian who have died defending the United States.
The monument is located at Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave. Attendees are asked to bring folding chairs or lawn blankets because of limited seating.
The 45-minute ceremony will feature the recital of Meridian’s 62 fallen heroes, who are engraved on the Rock of Honor. Mayor Robert Simison will address the crowd, and portions of the event will be dedicated to a wreath laying, rifle salute, and the playing of Taps.
The event is being presented by Meridian’s American Legion Post 113, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4000, and the city of Meridian.
EAGLE FIELD OF HONOR
The 17th Annual Eagle Field of Honor has been up since May 20 and will remain standing until May 30 at Merrill Park. The display features hundreds of American flags atop 8-foot poles in rowed formation.
Visitors are invited to the patriotic tribute which, according to the city of Eagle, “will honor all veterans and currently-serving men and women who have served and are serving our nation to preserve our security and freedom.”
Merrill Park is located at 637 E Shore Dr.
BOISE CITY CEMETERIES
A Civil War volunteer group will conduct its annual flag-raising ceremony, eulogy, and gun salute at 11:45 a.m. at the Silent Camp in Morris Hill Cemetery, 317 N. Latah St.; and at 12:45 p.m. at Fort Boise Military Reserve Cemetery, 1101 Mountain Cove Road.
Visitors are also welcome to place artificial flowers, flags, fresh flowers, and wreaths graveside at Boise city cemeteries. No glass or breakable containers are allowed and all mementos must be picked up by June 5 for those who wish to recollect them, according to the city.
CALDWELL VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL
There will be an open house at the Caldwell Veterans Memorial Hall on Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Those who attend will be able to tour the hall and learn its history, learn about various services and resources that are available for veterans and their families, and learn how to help those veterans and families.
This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press, read more on IdahoPress.com.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Ada County Coroner on Tuesday morning released the name of the woman who died two days after she was struck by a car while riding her bike in the area of West McMillan and North Eagle roads.
Connie Buckley, 67, from Meridian was struck the afternoon of Monday, May 15. Boise Police said the evidence indicated she was riding eastbound on McMillan and the driver was headed north on Eagle Road when the crash occurred.
Buckley passed away two days later at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. The coroner has determined she died from blunt force injuries, and has ruled the manner of death an accident.
No one else was injured in the crash. The Boise Police Department is conducting an investigation, but no charges have been filed.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita’s Riverfest needs volunteers for the eight-day event.
Riverfest runs June 2 through June 10 in downtown Wichita. It is the 51st year of the event.
Wichita Festivals says volunteers assist in manning barricades for the parade and Fidelity River Run. They also sell buttons, food court tickets and merchandise.
Volunteers who sign up and work four shifts or more will be entered into drawings for VIP Tickets to Shaggy, Parker Millsap, and Parmalee. They can also win Riverfest merchandise, gift certificates, hotel stays, Visa gift cards and more.
For more information on volunteering at Riverfest, click here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichitas-riverfest-needs-volunteers/ | 2023-05-23T15:33:43 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/wichitas-riverfest-needs-volunteers/ |
IMPERIAL, Texas — After 53 years, a West Texas resident finally received his high school diploma.
John Strickland had the honor of starting off the Buena Vista High School graduation ceremony in Imperial, Texas where he got to walk across the stage and get celebrated by everyone at the event.
"I would have graduated in 1970, but switched school, and joined the air force in 1971 and got my GED," Strickland said. "I wanted to graduate, but I thought it was too late. Ten years later, I started pursuing getting my diploma, and Revis Daggett was coming and willing to help me on starting my procedure again on getting my diploma."
Strickland reached a solution to receiving his diploma from the school he went to more than 50 years ago after a conversation with Daggett in a Dairy Queen in Fort Stockton.
"Honestly John and I are friends and we started to get coffee at Dairy Queen in the Afternoon and John had mentioned that I never got high school diploma and we were talking, and he said I went to Buena Vista High School," said Revis Daggett. "And at the time, I was the acting principal at Buena Vista High School and Imperial. So, I helped john started the process. I said get the DD214 and let's get her done."
Daggett would help Strickland get the process rolling, which led to Strickland becoming a part of the ceremony that had 15 other graduates already involved.
"It is an honor for us to award him a diploma," said Buena Vista Superintendent Mason Kyle. "He was called into the military in 1970 and he got his GED but never got his Buena Vista Diploma. So, the board and I discussed about awarding him a diploma and in the affirmative, we will be awarding Mr. Strickland his diploma."
Strickland received a standing ovation from the crowd after his name was announced. Kyle and Strickland shook hands and gave each other a hug knowing the true magnitude of this moment.
"You can always achieve your dreams, never give up and good things can happen to good people," Kyle said. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/west-texas-man-graduates-high-school-after-53-years/513-b4b4bdb6-eea2-45da-accf-1e6e14653f06 | 2023-05-23T15:34:02 | 1 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/west-texas-man-graduates-high-school-after-53-years/513-b4b4bdb6-eea2-45da-accf-1e6e14653f06 |
A driver is dead after a crash on Interstate 64 in Henrico County Monday morning.
Virginia State Police troopers responded reports of a single-vehicle crash at mile marker 194, between the Nine Mile Road and Laburnum Avenue exits, shortly after 9 a.m. Monday.
Investigators have determined that an eastbound driver, who has not yet been identified, ran off the road and hit the concrete base of an electronic messaging board.
State police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is made available. | https://richmond.com/news/local/fatal-crash-interstate-64-message-board/article_9689b1e6-f972-11ed-9022-73bb47e6f256.html | 2023-05-23T15:38:22 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/fatal-crash-interstate-64-message-board/article_9689b1e6-f972-11ed-9022-73bb47e6f256.html |
All Faiths Food Bank launches expanded nutrition education effort funded by Florida DCF
Florida’s Department of Children and Families has awarded All Faiths Food Bank and eight other Feeding Florida food banks and organizations a contract for the nutrition education program SNAP-Ed.
SNAP-Ed is an effort to help lower-income Florida residents to improve the quality of their diet and prevent chronic diseases.
“We are proud to be a trusted partner of the Florida DCF in helping our neighbors in Sarasota and DeSoto counties to lead healthier lives,” All Faiths Food Bank chief program officer MJ Horen said. “This program aligns perfectly with our new strategic plan, which emphasizes meeting people where they are in our efforts to reverse the cycle of poverty and end hunger before it even begins.”
The program offers nutrition education and obesity prevention services using a combination of approaches, including educational strategies and environmental supports designed to promote healthy food and physical activity choices and other nutrition-related behaviors.
According to a study in eight Southeast states published in the Journal of Nutritional Science in 2020, “adults and children in SNAP-Ed programs are more likely to make a number of positive behavior changes, including eating more fruit and vegetables.”
The contract provides funding for All Faiths Food Bank to promote one team member and hire two new staff members. Nutrition education manager Kristina Richardson, who has worked at All Faiths since 2018, will oversee the nutrition education team. New hires are nutrition educators Claudia Castillo, who is bilingual in Spanish/English and has a decade of providing nutrition education to children and adults in Sarasota County, and Courtney DeFrank, who has nonprofit experience providing inclusive programming in Manatee County.
All Faiths expects to serve nearly 1,500 participants in Sarasota and DeSoto counties in the coming year.
Components of the SNAP-Ed curriculum include “Cooking Matters,” developed by Share Our Strength, which teaches participants to shop smarter and make healthier choices (for parents of children ages 0-5); and “Food Smarts,” a direct education intervention developed by Leah’s Pantry, which is designed to support healthy behavior in the areas of eating, food safety, cooking, food waste reduction, and food resource management (for adults 18-plus).
For more information, allfaithsfoodbank.org.
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INDIANAPOLIS — This summer, the Indianapolis Public Library is making it easier to access a computer for those in need.
The library is partnering with Easterseals Crossroads to install accessible workstations at all 24 library branches throughout Indianapolis, Lawrence and Beech Grove.
The workstations offer a height-adjustable desk, arm rests and user-friendly technology.
The workstations took shape through site visits and online surveys with library staff. They can already been found at 10 library locations.
"The more we're able to promote the fact that we have these resources, the more use we're seeing of it because people are starting to hear about it," said Alysha Zemanek, a circulation supervisor with Indianapolis Public Library.
The remaining library branches will receive the workstations over the next several months. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/accessible-workstations-being-installed-all-indianapolis-public-library-locations/531-0d6b8bb8-17c1-4b76-a18c-9b2fab07aafe | 2023-05-23T15:43:38 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/accessible-workstations-being-installed-all-indianapolis-public-library-locations/531-0d6b8bb8-17c1-4b76-a18c-9b2fab07aafe |
This Florida beach is the 'Shark Tooth Capital' of the world. Here are quick tips to find them
Looking for shark teeth in Florida? Here’s how to get lucky in Venice, the world’s "shark tooth capital."
Where’s the best place to look for shark teeth in Florida?
Sharks shed between 30,000 and 50,000 teeth in their lifetime, giving plenty of opportunities to find some at the beach.
The gulf beaches around Venice are a goldmine for fossilized shark teeth. Make sure to check out Caspersen Beach, Casey Key and Manasota Key. A good place to start when searching for shark teeth will be the Venice Fishing Pier. There, you’ll be able to rent a Venice “snow shovel,” a screened basket perfect for finding teeth.
What are the best tools to use to find shark teeth?
- Hat and sunscreen for sun protection
- Bucket or bag for shark tooth finds
- Sifter if onshore hunting
- Scuba or diving equipment if offshore hunting
Why does Venice, Caspersen and other beaches have so many shark teeth?
When Florida was under water 10 million years ago, it was filled with sharks, and the coastal area that Venice sits on fossil layer that expands up to 35-feet deep, according to Visit Sarasota website.
How do you find shark teeth at the beach?
The best time to look for shark teeth is just after a storm when the waves expose a new layer of sand. Once you have all your gear, walk to the shoreline where the waves are crashing. While the waves break, scoop up the sifter a few feet into the water and sort through the sand and shells for a smooth, shark tooth. | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/23/how-to-find-shark-teeth-in-venice/70244876007/ | 2023-05-23T15:43:44 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/venice/2023/05/23/how-to-find-shark-teeth-in-venice/70244876007/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Hamburger Mary’s owner John Paonessa said he is hanging a sign in front of his restaurant that reads no children under 18 allowed during drag shows.
Paonessa filed a lawsuit against the state and Governor Ron DeSantis, claiming that the Protection of Children Act is too vague and it’s costing his business customers because they had to ban children from their family-friendly drag shows.
“We obviously had to stop allowing people to bring their children in and the moment we announced that 20% of our bookings went down on Sunday and cancelations and then the following Sunday, so it is taking a hit on the business,” Paonessa said.
The new bill penalizes venues that allow children to an “adult live performance” by suspending or revoking their business licenses. That’s something Paonessa said they can’t afford to have that happen.
“There’s nothing going on with drag queens that affects any family, children, there’s no nudity at these shows. There’s no grooming. It’s a false narrative that that’s being placed on drag shows,” he said.
State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, sponsored the bill and said he was “disgusted” to learn about the lawsuit and was stunned to learn just how many bookings the restaurant lost because children were not allowed to attend.
“All we want is to keep kids away from adult entertainment and I don’t know why this one group of places is so concerned about it. I’ve never been to Hamburger Mary’s. I don’t know what they do there. If they follow the law, they have nothing to worry about,” Rep. Randy Fine said.
Fine also took to social media and said:
Stunned that Orlando’s Hamburger Mary’s filed a lawsuit against @GovRonDeSantis saying they would go out of business if they can’t groom children at sex shows. 20% of their business from kids attending what they say is adult entertainment?!?!? Disgusting and good riddance.
— Rep. Randy Fine (@VoteRandyFine) May 23, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa. — Publishers Weekly has named Harrisburg’s Midtown Scholar Bookstore the winner of their 31st Annual Bookstore of the Year award.
Midtown Scholar was chosen for the honor from a short list of five finalists from across the United States.
Each of the nominated bookstores were chosen because of the “positive roles they continue to play in their communities by bringing writers and readers together,” according to Publishers Weekly.
The other finalists were:
- The Edmonds Bookshop (Edmonds, Wash.)
- Harvey's Tales (Geneva, Ill.)
- Interabang Books (Dallas, Texas)
- Main Street Books (Lafayette, Ind.)
The award was announced Monday, as part of the U.S. Book Show, sponsored by Publishers Weekly, which runs from May 22-25.
Since 2001, the Midtown Scholar has aimed to provide a welcoming place for the discussion and exchange of ideas about books, politics, culture and history.
The Midtown Scholar presents a critically acclaimed lineup of nationally touring authors year-round and proudly hosts the annual Harrisburg Book Festival each October.
The bookstore, located at 1302 N. 3rd St. in Harrisburg, is home to over 200,000 new, used and rare books, as well as a café and bakery featuring handcrafted beverages and pastries. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/midtown-scholar-harrisburg-publishers-weekly-bookstore-of-the-year/521-d50a4ae9-b492-4523-9d70-2148bea5429d | 2023-05-23T16:03:00 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/dauphin-county/midtown-scholar-harrisburg-publishers-weekly-bookstore-of-the-year/521-d50a4ae9-b492-4523-9d70-2148bea5429d |
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Energy Independence Act filed by State Representative Brooks Landgraf will now be making its way to Governor Abbott's Office.
The act, also known as House Bill 33, passed through the Texas Senate on May 22. The act will plan to stall the implementation of any new federal regulations on oil or gas production in the State of Texas.
“The time to act to defend Texas oil and gas is now,” Landgraf said. “HB 33 will ensure no Texas state taxpayer dollars or resources are used to implement any new federal regulations on oil and gas production in Texas. But it isn’t just about Texas energy independence, it’s about taking a stand for common sense and liberty, it’s about preserving the American dream.”
The bill will also not allow any Texas state agencies and officials from helping out any federal agencies or officials regarding the enforcement of a federal rule, order or regulation that concerns oil and gas.
“No matter what the coastal elites or Hollywood celebrities say, the only way for our nation’s future to be bright is for Texas to be a global energy leader,” Landgraf said. “We produce oil and natural gas cleaner, safer, and with more concern for human life and dignity than any other major oil producing region on earth. The Texas Energy Independence Act will help preserve the Texas economy, and, hopefully, the United States of America as a global force for good.”
The act will go into effect on September 1 once it is signed into law by Governor Abbott. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/landgrafs-texas-energy-independence-act-to-go-to-governors-desk/513-0dcc1f11-eb7a-4f9f-b448-ff4b4488f22d | 2023-05-23T16:11:02 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/landgrafs-texas-energy-independence-act-to-go-to-governors-desk/513-0dcc1f11-eb7a-4f9f-b448-ff4b4488f22d |
IMPERIAL, Texas — After 53 years, a West Texas resident finally received his high school diploma.
John Strickland had the honor of starting off the Buena Vista High School graduation ceremony in Imperial, Texas where he got to walk across the stage and get celebrated by everyone at the event.
"I would have graduated in 1970, but switched school, and joined the air force in 1971 and got my GED," Strickland said. "I wanted to graduate, but I thought it was too late. Ten years later, I started pursuing getting my diploma, and Revis Daggett was coming and willing to help me on starting my procedure again on getting my diploma."
Strickland reached a solution to receiving his diploma from the school he went to more than 50 years ago after a conversation with Daggett in a Dairy Queen in Fort Stockton.
"Honestly John and I are friends and we started to get coffee at Dairy Queen in the Afternoon and John had mentioned that I never got high school diploma and we were talking, and he said I went to Buena Vista High School," said Revis Daggett. "And at the time, I was the acting principal at Buena Vista High School and Imperial. So, I helped john started the process. I said get the DD214 and let's get her done."
Daggett would help Strickland get the process rolling, which led to Strickland becoming a part of the ceremony that had 15 other graduates already involved.
"It is an honor for us to award him a diploma," said Buena Vista Superintendent Mason Kyle. "He was called into the military in 1970 and he got his GED but never got his Buena Vista Diploma. So, the board and I discussed about awarding him a diploma and in the affirmative, we will be awarding Mr. Strickland his diploma."
Strickland received a standing ovation from the crowd after his name was announced. Kyle and Strickland shook hands and gave each other a hug knowing the true magnitude of this moment.
"You can always achieve your dreams, never give up and good things can happen to good people," Kyle said. | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-man-graduates-high-school-after-53-years/513-b4b4bdb6-eea2-45da-accf-1e6e14653f06 | 2023-05-23T16:11:09 | 1 | https://www.newswest9.com/article/news/local/west-texas-man-graduates-high-school-after-53-years/513-b4b4bdb6-eea2-45da-accf-1e6e14653f06 |
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Police Department has increased efforts to identify and arrest dirt bike riders under a new initiative. This comes after the city has seen heightened dirt bike activity in recent months.
Many of these vehicles, which are not registered under Maryland Vehicle Law, create noise and nuisance issues for out community members.
According to BPD, beginning in April, the department's initiative led to the arrests of 11 people for dirt bike violations and one warrant has been issued.
Additionally, one handgun was recovered after a rider dropped it while fleeing from police.
Those charged range in age from 46-years-old to 17-years-old. In 2022, BPD seized 180 illegal vehicles and year-to-date, the department has seized 50 illegal vehicles.
If you have any information concerning dirt bike riders or violations, please call or text the tip line at 443-902-4474. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bpd-increased-efforts-to-arrest-dirt-bike-riders-180-vehicles-seized-in-2022 | 2023-05-23T16:15:15 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/bpd-increased-efforts-to-arrest-dirt-bike-riders-180-vehicles-seized-in-2022 |
ELKTON, Md — A Maryland State trooper will not face charges related to a deadly New Year's Eve high speed chase in Cecil County.
That morning police received four calls about someone driving erratically on I-95.
Trooper Kurtis Manual spotted the driver, identified as 26-year-old Julie Clark, traveling at a high rate of speed on the right shoulder.
The pursuit lasted about nine-minutes and 14 miles before Clark crashed into a tree off the 279 exit ramp towards Elkton.
Police dash-cam video caught the entire chase which showed speeds exceeding 120mph leading up to the crash.
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Manual can be heard on body-worn camera saying the car was on fire.
Although unable to rescue the Clark, Manual is seen grabbing a fire extinguisher in an attempt to put out the flames.
The Medical Examiner later ruled Clark's death an accident. She'd sustained numerous fractures and lacerations in the crash.
A search of Clark's vehicle turned up an empty six-pack Coors Light carton, although toxicology reports did not detect the presence of drugs or alcohol in her system.
The testing did, however, indicate the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, a major psychoactive compound in marijuana.
According to a new investigative report from the Attorney General's Office, the Medical Examiner could not rule whether or not the level of THC in Ms. Clark’s blood could have caused the crash.
The report suggested Manual "largely complied with MSP’s vehicle pursuit policy."
Read the full report here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-state-trooper-wont-be-charged-for-deadly-high-speed-chase-on-new-years-eve | 2023-05-23T16:15:21 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/maryland-state-trooper-wont-be-charged-for-deadly-high-speed-chase-on-new-years-eve |
Atlantic City and other communities in Atlantic and Cape May counties will receive Flood Mitigation Assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a grant writer for the towns.
A total of 270 applications were received and 58 selected nationwide, said grant writer Jim Rutala, of Linwood.
More than 10% of the selected projects are for communities in Atlantic and Cape May counties, Rutala said, and all of the winning grants were prepared by Rutala Associates, a coastal planning firm.
Atlantic City was awarded two grants for resiliency plans for the Ducktown/Chelsea and Venice Park neighborhoods, Rutala said.
Last year, the Atlantic City neighborhoods of Bungalow Park and Chelsea Heights received similar funding, he said.
Stone Harbor was also selected for two grants. One was for an 81st Street flood mitigation plan and another for 93rd Street. The goal is to develop proposed improvements for each project area.
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West Wildwood received funding for a community-wide flood mitigation plan. This grant will allow the borough to retain an engineering firm for surveying, mapping, evaluation of flood issues and to develop a capital plan and cost estimates.
Somers Point was selected for design work for the Gulph Mill Road pump station, which benefits a residential area bounded by West Laurel Drive, Dogwood Drive, Greate Bay Country Club and the Garden State Parkway.
“We know these mitigation dollars will have the biggest impact at the local level, and that is why we are committed to delivering these funds to communities equitably and in a way that meets their unique needs," FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said in the news release.
The funding will address effects of climate change and prepare the communities for additional FEMA funding for construction projects in the selected areas, Rutala said.
FEMA will announce additional selections later this summer, according to Rutala. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-cape-may-communities-win-fema-flooding-mitigation-grants/article_3f6ffcb8-f976-11ed-82c8-a3836225ba10.html | 2023-05-23T16:15:24 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-cape-may-communities-win-fema-flooding-mitigation-grants/article_3f6ffcb8-f976-11ed-82c8-a3836225ba10.html |
BEL AIR, Md. — A New York motorcyclist was killed in a head-on crash in the Bel Air area Monday evening.
The driver of a Chrysler Pacifica was turning left from Route 22 onto Schucks Road, and struck Jeremy Burris, 37, who was on a Kawasaki motorcycle on Route 22, said Maryland State Police.
It happened shortly after 9 p.m.
The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The Chrysler's driver remained at the scene.
The road was closed for more than two hours, and the crash remains under investigation. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/new-york-motorcyclist-killed-in-harford-county-crash | 2023-05-23T16:15:28 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/new-york-motorcyclist-killed-in-harford-county-crash |
BALTIMORE — A new Inspector General report details how a former Baltimore City accounting and payroll employee was hired based on false claims.
The employee in question began the job back in June 2021 for a position requiring a college degree.
On their application, the employee stated they earned a bachelor’s degree from a local college in Baltimore.
Later the employee applied for two promotions including one in management that required a Master's Degree.
In doing so the employee submitted an updated resume, allegedly stating they'd obtained a graduate degree.
To prove it the employee provided transcripts and a photo of the diploma, which was dated May of 2001.
This contradicted what the employee's division chief told investigators during an interview.
They said the employee did not have a master's when hired in 2021. At that time the employee claimed they were enrolled in a master's program, but stopped taking classes.
Ultimately the inspector general subpoenaed the college to verify the employee’s degrees.
In their response, the college said the employee never completed a single semester and therefore no transcripts were on file.
Although it's unclear what prompted their dismissal, the employee no longer works for the City.
Since the report's release the City says it's implemented additional screening protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
To read the full report click here. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/report-former-baltimore-accounting-payroll-employee-lied-about-degree-to-get-hired | 2023-05-23T16:15:34 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/report-former-baltimore-accounting-payroll-employee-lied-about-degree-to-get-hired |
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of advocates for gun safety are holding an event at the Texas Capitol as the state's legislative session draws to a close.
The group, Gun Sense, along with survivors and elected officials were at the news conference Tuesday, one day before the anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting.
Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez, whose district includes Uvalde, is one of the lawmakers pushing for change to gun laws and policy. He authored HB 2744 to rase the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles.
The bill was stuck in committee, until a mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas earlier this month. Lawmakers voted the bill out of committee with some bipartisan support. However, the bill became stalled once again and was not expected to advance further before the end of the legislative session May 29.
Several other measures being proposed, including stregthening background checks and closing gun show loopholes, have also not made any headway in the legislature.
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County Sheriff’s Deputies went alligator wrestling this weekend.
Deputies were called out when the alligator was discovered in the parking lot of the Times Market on the corner of FM 624 and FM 666.
The 6-ft. alligator was trying to hide under a vehicle when deputies called Texas Game Wardens and Nueces County Animal Control for back up.
The animal was captured and returned to its natural habitat in the Nueces River.
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SCRANTON, Pa. — It's one thing to have information or money stolen by cyber criminals, but attorney Patrick Howard says what was taken from his client left her feeling humiliated.
"Not only that her medical records may be on the internet, but also naked pictures of her receiving breast cancer treatment."
The anonymous Dunmore resident is suing Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) over its handling of the data breach earlier this year.
The health care system says it was targeted by a ransomware gang with ties to Russia. LVHN refused to pay the ransom.
In the lawsuit, attorneys write, "While LVHN is publicly patting itself on the back for standing up to these hackers and refusing to meet their ransom demands, they are consciously and intentionally ignoring the real victims."
Howard says there are about 2,700 of those victims who now have naked photos of them on the dark web. Howard is working to get a class-action lawsuit.
"What was the thought process in deciding, 'Yeah, we'd rather let these pictures get out the door, then pay this ransom or demand, whatever you call it, to prevent that from happening?'"
Cybercrime is keeping Howard busy these days. He has about a dozen active data breach cases right now.
His Dunmore client's first instinct when she learned she was a victim speaks to just how prevalent the crime is.
"She actually believed initially that the whole thing was a scam, and she contacted the police," Howard said.
Pennsylvania State Trooper Anthony Petroski says that was the right thing to do. Even if you're contacted about a scam, that could be a scam itself.
"They received an email about getting a year of paid protection since there was a data breach. And I always tell people who get those emails, that's great if they're offering you that, but make sure it's legitimate," Petroski said.
"Don't click on any links in that email, and open a separate Google search, look into the data breach, and call that health care provider separately, and ask them before you respond to the email because, again, that could be a scam also."
Some victims might be concerned that opting in to a protection plan might just provide more information to the hackers.
Petroski says the benefits outweigh the risks.
"It's tough, you know, you could play 'what ifs' with everything. If there's a data breach at an institution, and they offer you that protection plan for up to a year, it's a good idea to take it. It's going to help. It's a red flag for creditors."
But in a lot of cases, once the damage is done, there's not much you can do.
That's true of the cancer patients, whose photos are now floating around the dark web.
While they might get money from the lawsuit, those photos are likely never going away.
"I'm not sure what else I can do. We've tried talking to the hospital system, imploring them to how sensitive the situation is, and they've made their decision."
So, if this happens to you, what can you do?
- Verify the source of every email about the hack.
- Call the company where your data is stored.
- Don't click on any links until you do.
- Monitor your accounts.
- Freeze your credit cards. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/cybercrime-on-the-rise-woman-suing-hospital-system-after-nude-photos-leaked-lvhn-lehigh-valley-health-leak-data-breach-dark-web/523-f1f1ff16-9aaa-4cb3-8a39-7d9e31cdce5e | 2023-05-23T16:28:08 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/lackawanna-county/cybercrime-on-the-rise-woman-suing-hospital-system-after-nude-photos-leaked-lvhn-lehigh-valley-health-leak-data-breach-dark-web/523-f1f1ff16-9aaa-4cb3-8a39-7d9e31cdce5e |
KINGSTON, Pa. — A fire forced a family from their home in Luzerne County Tuesday morning.
Crews were called to the home on East Union Street in Kingston just after 8 a.m. for a reported basement fire.
Video sent to Newswatch 16 shows smoke coming from the upper-story windows.
Smoke alarms alerted the two adults and two children who were home at the time. They all got out safely.
The Red Cross is helping the family
A fire marshal is looking into what may have started the fire.
See news happening? Text our Newstip Hotline. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/kingston-family-driven-out-by-fire-east-union-street-basement/523-c443cec5-cdea-422f-99dc-d3cbddc1b3e7 | 2023-05-23T16:28:14 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/kingston-family-driven-out-by-fire-east-union-street-basement/523-c443cec5-cdea-422f-99dc-d3cbddc1b3e7 |
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Newswatch 16's Morning Meteorologist, Joe Snedeker, is planning the bike ride to benefit St. Joseph's Center.
He knows he has a lot of pedaling ahead, and he knows it will be in the coverage area, he knows he needs your help to make it successful, and he knows the people in NE & Central Pennsylvania know how to make it a huge success!
More information will be posted right here as plans become available.
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If you'd like to be a corporate sponsor, contact Bill Schultz at bill.schultz@wnep.com. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/outreach/go-joe/go-joe-26-bike-ride-information-st-josephs-center/523-6364d3a0-668f-49d3-a0f5-58321051c100 | 2023-05-23T16:28:20 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/outreach/go-joe/go-joe-26-bike-ride-information-st-josephs-center/523-6364d3a0-668f-49d3-a0f5-58321051c100 |
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County Deputies are celebrating what they call a “bittersweet” moment, the retirement of one of their K-9 deputies.
K-9 Sherlock, a German Shorthaired Pointer, initially hailed from Lockland Air Force Base in Texas, working for the Transportation Security Administration, according to a post from the department’s Facebook page.
Sherlock, who was initially trained in Explosive Ordinance Detection, began to serve the Hall County Sheriff’s Office in 2018. The 7-year-old pup “served on countless details throughout the state,” the post said.
Sherlock, who was certified with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security, also helped several agencies, including the Secret Service and Georgia Bureau of Investigation, according to the sheriff's office.
Specifically, he aided those agencies in “diplomatic security, bomb threats and evidence recovery,” the post added.
The sheriff’s office decided to retire the Pointer after he was diagnosed with arthritis in his ankles. While the diagnosis seems scary, he is in the beginning stages and should live a quality life “as long as he takes his vitamins,” the sheriff’s office said.
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The 7-year-old will now live with HCSO Jailer Jeff Palmer and his family, who have lots of space for the former K-9 deputy to roam. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-k-9-assisted-secret-service-gbi-retires/85-1022bc35-91f7-46cf-a9f2-c8ec525559b6 | 2023-05-23T16:33:40 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-k-9-assisted-secret-service-gbi-retires/85-1022bc35-91f7-46cf-a9f2-c8ec525559b6 |
DALLAS(KDAF)—Every day is a gift. Especially with $250,000 in your pocket, you can buy as many gifts as you want.
The Texas Lottery reports a $250,000 winning from All or Nothing on Monday night’s drawing. “A $250,000 winning top prize ticket for last night’s #AllOrNothing drawing was sold in #DeSoto“, Texas Lottery tweeted.
A $250,000 winning top prize ticket for last night’s #AllOrNothing drawing was sold in #DeSoto!#Texas #TexasLottery pic.twitter.com/zBFxEt1fgx
— Texas Lottery (@TexasLottery) May 23, 2023
That ticket matched all 12 winning numbers from the May 22 drawing (2,6,9,10,12,14,18,19,20,22,23,24). It was sold at Tom Thumb on 210 E Pleasant Run in De Soto; the ticket was a Quick Pick.
The lottery reminds players, “Tickets must be claimed within 180 days after the draw date. | https://cw33.com/news/local/250000-texas-lottery-winning-ticket-sold-near-dallas-check-your-tickets-now/ | 2023-05-23T16:38:28 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/250000-texas-lottery-winning-ticket-sold-near-dallas-check-your-tickets-now/ |
DALLAS(KDAF)— This morning, tempertures were in the mid-70s. In the afternoon, we can expect the temperatures to increase to the mid-80s. There is a possible threat of serve thunderstorms later on today.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Another complex of thunderstorms will approach from the west-northwest tonight bringing another round of rain/storm chances to North and Central Texas through Wednesday morning. A few of the storms west of the I-35 corridor may be strong to severe with primarily a damaging wind threat. Small hail and localized flooding due to heavy rainfall are also possible”.
Temperatures today are expected to range from 84 to 86 degrees. North Texas is expected to see a few showers and thunderstorms tonight.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Today will be warm with afternoon highs in the 80s and partly sunny skies across much of the region. A few isolated showers will be possible along the Red River Valley today. Greater rain chances arrive tonight as a complex of thunderstorms approaches from the west-northwest”.
North Texas is expected to have storms next week. It is possible that some severe weather will occur some day, but changes are still being closely monitored.
NWS Fort Worth said, “Periodic thunderstorms will invade North and Central Texas each night through the end of the week. Areas west of I-35 will have the best chances to see rainfall and storms through Friday”. | https://cw33.com/news/local/please-watch-out-multiple-thunderstorms-tonight-throughout-north-texas-bringing-quarter-size-hail-and-flooding/ | 2023-05-23T16:38:34 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/please-watch-out-multiple-thunderstorms-tonight-throughout-north-texas-bringing-quarter-size-hail-and-flooding/ |
Dallas (KDAF) — Don’t let this be the summer you suffer from FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)!
Start preparing now as DFW has so many different popups to look forward to when the rays are high and the kids are out of school. From buzzing markets to vivid artistic showcases, there’s so much in North Texas waiting to be discovered.
So, mark the dates and join the fun this Summer for the series of pop-ups excited for your arrival. Here is a list of events that will take place:
3rd Annual Glad Fest | Ferris, TX | May 27 – June 17
Every Saturday at the Mars Hill Farm in Ferris, TX the Glad Fest will take place. This festival will be filled with farm tours, food vendors, entertainment, and shopping. For more information click, here.
For the Culture Pop-up | Dallas, TX | June 10
This free admission DFW event will have local vendors selling clothing, skincare, food, etc. It will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. An open bar and DJ will also be at the event. 21+
Rare Plant Pop-up | Frisco, TX | May 27th
Hosted at Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, this event in Frisco will showcase rare plants. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you will be able to have a chance to see more than ten different types of plants. A portion of the sales will go to charity.
Hello Kitty Sanrio Pop-up Market | Dallas, TX | June 03
This event is for all Hello Kitty fans of all ages! Dallas Venue- Place at Tyler will be hosting a FREE open house this is Sanrio/ Hello Kitty themed. “Join us for fun, photo opportunities, family & kid-friendly bounce houses, drinks, food, and shopping for your next Sanrio / Hello Kitty collection!” the event description read.
Free Fashion Show/ Celebrity Event/ Reality Show | Dallas, TX | June 24
Ever wanted to get the opportunity to be in the same room as some of the country’s most popular independent fashion designers, artists and professionals? Well, don’t look any further than this event organized by the Indie Fashion Calander.
Hopefully, you check out some of the amazing pop-up shops and events that are always happening around the city. | https://cw33.com/news/local/pop-out-and-show-up-at-these-dallas-pop-up-events-this-summer/ | 2023-05-23T16:38:40 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/local/pop-out-and-show-up-at-these-dallas-pop-up-events-this-summer/ |
After graduating from Coconino High School (CHS) this week, Lorelei Tessmer has plans to continue her education with the hope of one day returning to teach high school art.
A highlight of her time in high school has been participating in sports, Tessmer said. She’s played golf, cross country and track and field, though her focus has been mostly on basketball.
She first started with the sport in sixth grade and has been playing ever since, winning a Most Valuable Player award and the Grand Canyon Region Co-defensive Player of the Year. This year, she’s also the team captain.
In addition to sports, Tessmer is a leader in CHS’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes, helping other students connect their faith with their sports. She also participates in community service as a member of the National Honors Society.
Tessmer attributed her success in school to her faith.
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“I wouldn’t be who I am without God,” she said. “...He’s my number one. He’s shown me grace and mercy and love and that allowed me to show grace and mercy and love to everybody around me.”
She has plans to attend Boise State University in the fall, with a major in art education and a minor in math.
“I’m super excited,” she said of her coming graduation. “I’ve enjoyed high school a lot, but I’m excited to go and live on my own and figure it out on my own.”
Both art and math are subjects Tessmer said she really loves and would be interested in teaching in the future. She was inspired by her parents, who are both teachers: her dad teaches high school while her mom teaches in an elementary.
“Growing up with teachers as parents, I knew that I liked working with kids and working with art,” she said. “I was inspired by my art teacher too -- I liked how he taught art and I liked seeing other people’s artwork and I think after that, I was like, ‘OK, this will be fun to do.’”
She also noted two of her CHS teachers she appreciated: art teacher Ben Proctor and English teacher Terry Wilson, who “has done a really good job to make English interesting this year,” even though it’s usually not Tessmer’s favorite subject.
While she’s open to teaching students of any age, Tessmer said she hopes she can teach high school art.
“At that time, they know what they want to draw and what they’re interested in, so I’m seeing them inspired and really focusing on their drawings," she said.
She's also an artist herself, using a mix of acrylic paint and pencils to create pieces with “out of the world themes.”
“I have these worlds in my head and what I do is, I go inside, take a picture of what I see and then I bring it to reality,” she explained.
After finishing middle school with a class of seven at Flagstaff Christian School, Tessmer moved to the much bigger CHS for high school. She said that experience, plus the learning changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, taught her to be more outgoing.
“After COVID happened, we went back to high school and I realized I wanted to make friends,” she said. “Realizing I’m a floater, I like different groups of people and so going around and making friends and just showing love I realized is super important. It allowed me to create really good relationships.”
She also said high school taught her how to work hard on her studies, a skill she plans to use in college.
Her advice to other students was “don’t be scared, work hard [and] every grade counts.”
“Working hard in class, it shows who you are. Don’t take anything for granted, it goes by fast," she said. "I’d say, take initiative, go out there and don’t complain. I’ve realized that over the years, seeing people that complain all the time, they’re just sad all the time, but if you start to appreciate the little things in life, you’re happier every day, you work harder and then you just appreciate life more.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/chs-graduate-spotlight-lorelei-tessmer-juggles-being-an-athlete-with-faith-art/article_7be2601e-f8c7-11ed-a1c4-7f015034b7b7.html | 2023-05-23T16:41:05 | 1 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/education/chs-graduate-spotlight-lorelei-tessmer-juggles-being-an-athlete-with-faith-art/article_7be2601e-f8c7-11ed-a1c4-7f015034b7b7.html |
One person died and three people suffered injuries after a car crashed into a planter and rolled over during a police chase, the Casper Police Department announced.
The crash occurred after police say they spotted a car at about 3 a.m. that matched the description of a vehicle involved in an ongoing investigation. They attempted a traffic stop at Beverly and Second streets, but the driver fled the area.
Additional officers then got ahead of the vehicle to lay down traffic spikes, police said in a statement. The statement did not indicate whether the car drove over the spikes, which can cut a car's tires in an effort to end a chase.
The car was headed west on East Second Street when it crashed into a concrete planter, and the driver lost control, the statement said. It rolled over before coming to a stop at the corner of Second and S. Wolcott streets.
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Police say emergency responders immediately offered medical care, and three of the people inside the vehicle were transported by ambulance to Banner Wyoming Medical Center.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The other three individuals sustained varying degrees of injuries; the extent of those injuries was not immediately known Tuesday morning.
Their identities will be released at a later time after the family has been notified, the statement said.
Following the crash, the surrounding area was closed to foot and vehicle traffic. As of 9:30 a.m., police had taped off multiple blocks of East Second Street. Officers were still at the scene, and heavy equipment was being used to clear the area.
The Casper Police Department is investigating the incident in cooperation with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available, the statement said.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol is leading the crash investigation, so Casper police were unable to provide additional details about the events leading up to the crash including whether the vehicle drove over the spikes or what speed the car was driving, said spokesperson Amber Freestone.
Freestone also declined to provide information about if the vehicle and its occupants, which were suspected to be involved in a separate criminal investigation, was correctly identified; she declined to comment on if any arrests were expected to be made.
Those details aren't being disclosed because their families haven't been notified, she said.
Sgt. Jeremy Beck, spokesperson for the Wyoming Highway Patrol, did not immediately return a request for comment Tuesday morning.
What you missed this week in notable Wyoming crimes and court cases
This week's local crime and court updates from Casper Star-Tribune.
Nina Webber has been cleared of allegations that she recklessly fired her rifle during a November elk hunt.
Gage Cordova told a judge he was sorry for pointing a gun at his estranged wife. During the search for him, police shot Cordova in the arm.
Two people found a human skull while tending to cattle in western Wyoming. Authorities say the remains belong to a man who went missing eight years ago.
The money paid for headsets that can be used when responding to emergencies in loud environments.
Yellowstone officials declined to comment on whether the incident is being investigated as a homicide.
Tirso Munguia, 19, pleaded guilty on May 1 to one count of involuntary manslaughter after drive-by shooting killed 16-year-old girl
When an inmate feels he's been wronged, he can file a grievance. But lawyers familiar with the system say it doesn't work and can end in a lawsuit.
The audio recording captures laughter after an investigator says no video footage of the shooting exists. “That’s amazing,” one woman can be heard saying.
Julian Espinoza, 16, and Johnny Munoz, 17, will be charged as adults after a drive-by shooting that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl.
A shooting occurred Tuesday in Evansville, the police chief confirmed Friday. Utah. There was no immediate word on a suspect.
Officials have found a woman wanted for felony escape from the Casper Reentry Center and a man with a felony warrant.
Authorities say the Mills police officer used a Taser and pepper spray on a man who had been filming a traffic stop. He faced up to 10 years in prison, but received probation.
One witness believed he, and not the girl who was killed, was the intended target.
McCollum was arrested by park rangers on traffic charges. No charges have been filed in connection to the woman's death. | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-dead-three-injured-in-casper-police-chase/article_fc5e9118-f97b-11ed-bcf5-4b6b27725ae7.html | 2023-05-23T16:57:41 | 0 | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/one-dead-three-injured-in-casper-police-chase/article_fc5e9118-f97b-11ed-bcf5-4b6b27725ae7.html |
GREENSBORO — Police say a 16-year-old male is responsible for the fatal shooting of another teenager in late March.
Police announced this morning that the department has delivered a juvenile petition for involuntary manslaughter to the Juvenile Court Services in the death of Omarion McKoy, 18.
No other details about the alleged shooter can be released because of his age, according to a news release from the Greensboro Police Department.
On March 26, officers responded shortly after 1:30 a.m. to the area of Woodlake Drive about a shooting. McKoy later died from his injuries. | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-say-16-year-old-fatally-shot-another-teen-in-late-march/article_f2e65084-f97c-11ed-9bc2-b3d6839920e2.html | 2023-05-23T16:57:47 | 0 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/greensboro-police-say-16-year-old-fatally-shot-another-teen-in-late-march/article_f2e65084-f97c-11ed-9bc2-b3d6839920e2.html |
An ambitious, technology-driven economic development initiative would gain up to $1.425 billion in endowment funding from the Republican-sponsored Senate version of the 2023-24 state budget.
The nonprofit NCInnovation has as its primary goal the commercialization of research developed and funded within the UNC System, utilizing regional hubs with a rural North Carolina emphasis.
Both Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's state budget recommendation and the Republican House state budget proposal support NCInnovation, but with a much lower $50 million dedication.
“North Carolina is a national leader in research and development funding, but data shows we lag competing states in commercializing that research and turning it into jobs,” said Bennet Waters, president and chief executive of NCInnovation.
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NCInnovation has several high-profile members on its board of directors and management team.
Chairman is Kelly King, the former BB&T Corp. and retired Truist Financial chairman and chief executive. Board members also include Stan Kelly, retired president of Piedmont Triad Partnership, UNC System President Peter Hans and N.C. A&T State Chancellor Harold Martin.
“I’m grateful to North Carolina’s legislators for their many months of work,” King said in a statement.
“NCInnovation’s model will be a gamechanger for North Carolina, especially our rural areas that have the human talent, but need support to press forward on commercializing research outputs.”
Waters said the nonprofit was created by “some of the state's top business minds to enable a public-private partnership."
“Our objective is simple: provide local support for talent and research to create jobs and economic opportunities for all North Carolinians.”
NCInnovation plans a data-center approach with the applied research "toward actual market needs," said Sen. Brent Jackson, R-Sampson, during the May 15 unveiling of the GOP Senate state budget.
"It will help generate homegrown industries and companies to stay in North Carolina and hire North Carolinians for decades to come."
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, said during the presentation that the initial funding request for NCInnovation was $250 million a year for 10 years.
"Our thinking was that it was better to go ahead and endow (NCInnovation) as opposed to an annual appropriation," Berger said.
Senate budget writers hedged their funding pledges by placing limitations on how much can be used annually, along with stringent investment and compliance requirements.
There have been similar healthcare commercialization initiatives in North Carolina, in particular involving academic medical centers and medical schools, such as Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
NCInnovation has signed memorandums of understanding with four UNC System members: East Carolina University; North Carolina A&T State University; UNC Charlotte and Western Carolina University.
First-step goals
According to the GOP Senate budget bill, NCInnovation would be charged with "developing a network of regional innovation hubs, to incentivize applied research opportunities, and to support the commercial growth and scale of emerging technologies.”
The nonprofit would enable North Carolina to better compete with other states for the ability to commercialize innovations resulting from in-State, world-class educational and research entities, according to the language.
"North Carolina will benefit from similar efforts to accelerate commercialization of theoretical and applied science and inventions stemming from the efforts and activities of its educational facilities and other resident research entities,” according to the budget bill.
According to a 2022 National Commission on Innovation report, North Carolina “is a well-recognized leader in research and development.”
“But the outputs of that R&D base don’t measure up to its size. Companies that may have been born in North Carolina move to other states to grow in more sophisticated innovation ecosystems.
“Failure to nurture an innovation ecosystem withholds benefits from a state or transfers them to other states,” according to the report.
“The same multiplier effect applies: one missed opportunity withholds the follow-on jobs and economic benefits that might be created in the future.”
Legislative intent
Jackson said the reasoning for such a major funding push for NCInnovation is the increasing challenge of creating and retaining jobs in rural North Carolina.
"We need to extend economic vitality to every corner of this state," Jackson said. "To do so, we must take a visionary approach."
"Simply put, we are leveraging our state surplus to help develop homegrown innovations. It's a bid to improve North Carolina's competitive position relative to peer states."
Jackson said NCInnovation represents the offspring of a recent review of North Carolina's innovation ecosystem by a national economic research firm.
"The data revealed good news and bad news," Jackson said.
"The good news is that our population centers are landing major economic-development projects. North Carolina is an absolute powerhouse on research and development funding" at $13 billion annually.
"However, the outputs of that R&D funding doesn't measure up to the size of our research base," Jackson said.
Broad-based support
NCInnovation already has several high-profile economic and educational supporters.
Jamie Dimon, chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co., said in a statement that “with business all over the world, we understand that innovation and scale begins locally, which is why we thought it especially important to support North Carolina’s entrepreneurial development through NCInnovation.”
JPMorgan, the nation’s largest bank by asset size, has been on a major Chase branch and operational push into the Charlotte and Triangle region in recent years. So far, it’s only committed to one Triad branch in Greensboro.
“This model holds great promise to expand North Carolina’s technology commercialization and serve as a blueprint to expand American innovation,” Dimon said.
Ward Nye, chairman, president and chief executive of Martin Marietta, said that with “a global race under way for applied research products with commercial applications, NCInnovation’s model seeks to give North Carolina a competitive edge.”
“That may well determine our future growth trajectory.”
Can it work?
NC Innovations can play a notable role in helping rural areas of North Carolina become more relevant locations for advanced technology operations and advancements, said Michael Walden, an economics professor at N.C. State University.
“There is no question that rural areas in North Carolina — indeed, in most states — have lagged behind urban areas in economic growth, particularly growth in emerging sectors like technology,” Walden said.
“The question is how to change this. The legislation is based on the notion that public programs can guide economic investments to rural areas.
“Certainly if the new program is able to help develop the training for local labor to attract these firms, then that is a step forward,” Walden said.
However, Walden cautioned that as rural residents gain expertise in advanced technologies, "what would prevent the trained labor from moving to other areas — particularly metro areas?”
“There is more than labor availability needed to attract firms, such as those in the tech industry. High speed internet is at the top of the list. Also, tech firms often like to locate near similar firms for the valuable interactions that can occur.”
"Hopefully, the new program will take a comprehensive approach to economic development in rural areas,” Walden said,
“There certainly are numerous positive features of rural regions to promote — such as much lower cost housing, access to open space, less traffic, and a quieter lifestyle compared to the big cities.” | https://greensboro.com/news/local/ncinnovation-funding-senate-budget-rural-technology/article_37a7e6b2-f90d-11ed-b87b-37c6c224f7ed.html | 2023-05-23T16:57:54 | 1 | https://greensboro.com/news/local/ncinnovation-funding-senate-budget-rural-technology/article_37a7e6b2-f90d-11ed-b87b-37c6c224f7ed.html |
1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting Tuesday on Detroit's west side
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
One person is dead and another wounded after a double shooting early Tuesday on Detroit's west side, police said.
The investigation is ongoing, officials said, and have few details to release.
Officers responded at about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday to a call to the 20000 block of Griggs Avenue near Wyoming Avenue and West Outer Drive, according to authorities.
They arrived and found a dead male, possibly in his teens, and a wounded 29-year-old man. The wounded man was taken to a hospital where he is listed in stable condition, police said.
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Detroit nonprofit THAW launches water assistance program
Detroit nonprofit The Heat and Warmth Fund launched a new program Tuesday to help financially insecure Michigan residents pay their water bills, conserve water and maintain their plumbing.
The program is funded by a $5 million grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority using funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury American Rescue Plan to assist those adversely affected by COVID-19, THAW officials said in a news release.
The statewide initiative, called MiWATER — an acronym for Water Assistance Through Efficiency and Repairs — has four components:
- Water bill payments for residential customers in Michigan who have a past due water bill, up to $2500 per household
- Water conservation including a home water conservation audit, conservation education and training, and water efficiency supplies
- Remediation, including minor plumbing repairs designed to reduce water consumption (exclusively for Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties)
- Supportive services, including case management services and internal and external linkages to resources
Saunteel Jenkins, CEO of THAW, said the program aims to "stabilize and empower" residents.
"THAW has worked for 38 years to help keep families safe and warm through utility assistance," said Jenkins. "Water is essential to keep people healthy and we want to make sure no one is left in a home without it."
The program was made possible through the support of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, state House Speaker Joe Tate, D-Detroit and the Democratic-controlled state Legislature, Jenkins said.
"MiWATER ensures that low-income families will continue to have access to the most basic resource: fresh and clean water," Tate said in the release. "I commend MSHDA and THAW for using these funds for this important program."
To qualify, Michigan residents must have an income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, proof that they are responsible for paying the water bill, and a past-due water bill, the organization said.
More information on the program can be found here.
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MAUMELLE, Ark. — Maumelle senior Harvey Shelton graduated all entirely on his own on Monday due to the fact that he missed his actual ceremony over the weekend.
The teen was on his way to his graduation last Saturday — that's when he got into an extremely scary car accident — pinning his car under an 18-wheeler.
Shelton walked away from the accident with dozens of stitches, along with gratitude for a complete stranger who stopped to keep the teen calm until more help arrived at the scene.
"[I] reached my hand out to yell for help and he grabbed me and just said 'I'm here praying for you, just keep talking to me, deep breaths and [help's] going to be here real soon,'" Shelton said.
That good Samaritan was named Darrell. Donning a blue shirt on Monday, he was able to go to Maumelle and watch the special ceremony.
"I think that for [Harvey] and for us, it was definitely a wake up call to life. It is not promised. He got another chance," Shelton's family said.
Shelton still has some more healing to do, but plans to enter the military and attend college at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia.
While it may not have looked like your typical high school graduation, Monday morning's ceremony at Maumelle High School will always be one to remember. | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-teen-graduates-car-pinned-18-wheeler/91-7c74b8ad-baaf-48bc-b4ca-24eb282e6415 | 2023-05-23T16:59:15 | 0 | https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/arkansas-teen-graduates-car-pinned-18-wheeler/91-7c74b8ad-baaf-48bc-b4ca-24eb282e6415 |
SB US-23 closed at Willis in Ypsilanti due to crash
Charles E. Ramirez
The Detroit News
Southbound US-23 is closed at Willis Road in Ypsilanti due to a crash involving a vehicle that was fleeing from police, officials said.
Michigan State Police urge motorists to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
cramirez@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @CharlesERamirez | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/23/sb-us-23-closed-at-willis-in-ypsilanti-due-to-crash/70247823007/ | 2023-05-23T16:59:16 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/05/23/sb-us-23-closed-at-willis-in-ypsilanti-due-to-crash/70247823007/ |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Last week, the $1 million Poultry Science Smart Farming Research Facility opened at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, a project that could lead to the continual management of poultry houses through data collection and AI.
The new facility, which poultry nutrition professor Michael Kidd calls a “smart house,” contains numerous sensors and other monitoring tools that allow for the “rapid accumulation of data in many formats that can be used to optimize efficiency, health and welfare of the birds.”
Kidd, who teaches in the UA Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, said the “smart house” allows researchers to monitor minute changes in humidity, airspeed and temperature, and the birds themselves: how much they eat, how rapidly they grow, their movements and behavior — even how often they cluck. All these indicators enable chickens to reach their full genetic potential, he said.
To read more on the Poultry Science Smart Farming Research Facility, our content partner Arkansas Business has the full article here.
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Why are there so many potholes? Milwaukee has some of the worst road conditions in the country, study says
Milwaukee has some of the worst road conditions in the nation, according to a study from California-based software company Teletrac Navman.
Tied in fourth for the worst road conditions in the country, more than half of Milwaukee's road are currently in "poor condition," according to the study. The average cost to maintain or repair a car damaged in Milwaukee due to bad road conditions is $944. The only other cities with equally bad or worse roadway conditions are San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and Honolulu, according to the study.
Why are there so many potholes?
This spring, Milwaukee has already received more than 2,500 requests to fill potholes, said Department of Public Works spokesperson Brian DeNeve. The warm weather in February and colder temps in March resulted in an increase in potholes, he added.
"One day you're wearing shorts, the next day you're grabbing your parka, so that obviously has an impact on the driving surface," he said.
Additionally, a shortage of staff who fill the potholes is also impacting the severity of the issue, DeNeve said. To address complaints, the department is now paying staff overtime on weekdays and on Saturday.
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How do I report a pothole in Milwaukee?
If you have a pothole on your street, you can report it to the Department of Public Works for repair.
Here's how you can do that:
- Call the City Unified Call Center at 414-286-CITY (2489)
- Submit on online service request at www.city.milwaukee.gov/reportpotholes
- Submit a service request via the mobile app MKE Mobile Action
The average response time to fill a pothole is seven days, DeNeve said. "That's more than we'd like, but that's where we are right now."
How do I get reimbursed for pothole damage in Wisconsin?
Drivers can file a claim against the city if they face damages as a result of roadway conditions. But DeNeve said he isn't optimistic about how much they'll be reimbursed during the claims process.
"For the driver, I'm not sure how beneficial it is for a bunch of people, because I'm doubtful they'll be receiving much," said DeNeve. "People are more than welcome to file a claim, of course."
To file a claim against the city, you must file a document stating the circumstance within 120 days of the event. The document must include your address and a statement of the relief sought. For more information on how to file a claim, visit www.city.milwaukee.gov/cityclerk/filingaclaim.
If your car is damaged due to a pothole while on state highways, the state or county is not liable for your damage, and you must contact your insurance company, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
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Contact Alex Groth at agroth@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter at @grothalexandria. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/milwaukee-has-some-of-the-worst-road-conditions-in-country/70245153007/ | 2023-05-23T16:59:20 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/milwaukee-has-some-of-the-worst-road-conditions-in-country/70245153007/ |
Fire near 60th Street and Bobolink Avenue is now being investigated as a homicide
On Tuesday the Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office announced that a fire that killed one man on Sunday is now being investigated as a homicide.
The Milwaukee Police Department said the fire took place around 11 p.m. on Sunday near 60th Street and Bobolink Avenue (near West Florist Avenue) in Milwaukee.
Officials said that while first responders were searching the building they found a 49-year-old man dead inside. On Tuesday the man was identified by the medical examiner as David Rhodes. No additional information has been released about the investigation or how investigators believe the fire was started.
Milwaukee has seen 11 fire deaths in 2023
That fire was the second fatal fire in a 24-hour span on Sunday in Milwaukee. The other fire took place on the 1800 block of N. 24th Street where firefighters found a deceased 68-year-old man while responding to that scene.
This also comes just five weeks after a structure fire killed a woman and a toddler near South 19th and West Burnham.
Milwaukee has now recorded 11 fatalities from fires this year, putting it on pace to see over 20 such deaths in 2023. Seventeen fire deaths were reported in the city last year, with 14 fire deaths in 2021.
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Any Milwaukee residents who are in need of a smoke alarm can call the city’s smoke alarm hotline, at 414-286-8980, to arrange a free installation. | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2023/05/23/homicide-investigation-opened-for-fire-near-60th-bobolink-on-sunday/70247936007/ | 2023-05-23T16:59:20 | 0 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2023/05/23/homicide-investigation-opened-for-fire-near-60th-bobolink-on-sunday/70247936007/ |
El Niño is building in the Pacific Ocean. What does that mean for Arizona?
Scientists are predicting that El Niño conditions are likely to develop this year — forecasters put the chances at 55% for a strong cycle — bringing the potential for severe weather, higher temperatures and the chance of flooding in Arizona and across the globe.
El Niño is the name climate and weather researchers have given the warm phase of the El Niño-La Niña Southern Oscillation pattern. This phenomenon happens in a naturally occurring cycle when sea surface temperatures across the east-central equatorial Pacific Ocean reach above-average temperatures. They are typically associated with extreme weather and above-average precipitation in the western U.S.
ENSO is the most dramatic year-to-year variation of the Earth’s climate system, according to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration. The El Niño part of the cycle has the potential to rain down effects on a range of sectors including agriculture, public health, freshwater availability, power generation and economic activity in the United States and around the globe.
Though a weak El Niño is possible, there is currently an 80% chance it will be moderately strong and a 55% chance it will be strong, NOAA said. There is also a 90% chance that the system will linger into 2024.
Scientists will declare an El Niño if sea surface temperatures are one-half a degree Celsius above average for three months straight. Scientists say conditions are on track for that threshold.
Earlier this month NOAA's Climate Prediction Center found that global ocean temperatures reached record highs in April 2023, at 1.55 degrees Fahrenheit above the average from 1982-2011. This marked the second-highest monthly ocean temperature for any month on record, just 0.02 of a degree shy of the record-warm ocean temperatures set in January 2016, during the last El Niño.
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How does an El Niño develop?
Typically, during El Niño winters, the powerful jet stream that develops over the equator will push weather events into California, Arizona and the Southwest and dump large amounts of rain or snow on the area.
Sea surface temperatures across the Pacific can warm by 1–3°F or more, and these warmer conditions can last anywhere from a few months to two years. The unusual warmth is coupled with a slowdown of the easterly trade winds, as well as increased rainfall and a drop in surface air pressure in the central tropical Pacific.
An El Niño pattern is typically associated with extreme weather, though how much rain it will bring and its effects on temperatures are unclear and dependent on when and where the system develops. The position of the jet stream and other related atmospheric and oceanic oscillations also will affect precipitation totals. Usually, the stronger the El Niño, the greater the chance for extreme weather.
"No two El Niños or La Niñas are perfectly alike," said Antonietta Capotondi, a CIRES scientist working at NOAA's Physical Sciences Laboratory, in a news release. "We've seen how diverse ENSO events can be. This diversity adds another degree of complexity for understanding how climate change will influence future ENSO events.”
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What does this mean for Arizona?
Precipitation records over the last few decades in Arizona show dramatic swings from very wet one year to very dry the next. Such climate variability can often be tied back to ENSO.
For Arizona, an El Niño event means increased probability of receiving above-average winter precipitation, generally between October and March.
And while rain is always welcomed in drought-stricken Arizona to recharge aquifers and top off reservoirs, too much in a short period of time can lead to flooding and landslides that can turn deadly and cause millions of dollars in damage.
The 1993 El Niño left an estimated $50 million in damage, according to the Arizona Geological Survey. U.S. Highway 95, just east of Yuma, was closed for nearly six months as the swollen Gila River drained of flood waters brought on by excess precipitation.
Arizona and other parts of the West are already seeing greater mountain runoff from a wetter-than-average winter. The potential for more precipitation would also increase the chances of landslides and erosion.
El Niño would likely increase snow above the Mogollon Rim and could bring more rain to southern Arizona due to the change in the jet stream, according to researchers at the University of Arizona. Experts say El Niño's effects on the monsoon in Arizona are more difficult to predict.
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How has climate change affected ENSO patterns?
While these weather events have been occurring for centuries or longer, climate change will likely influence the way the storms develop and the impacts they bring.
A recent report from the World Meteorological Organization found that worldwide, temperatures will likely surpass record levels within the next five years due to heat-trapping greenhouse gasses.
The WMO predicts that there is a 98% likelihood that at least one of the next five years, as well as the five-year period, will be the warmest on record.
“Extreme El Niño and La Niña events may increase in frequency from about one every 20 years to one every 10 years by the end of the 21st century under aggressive greenhouse gas emission scenarios,” said Michael McPhaden, senior scientist with NOAA’s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle. “The strongest events may also become even stronger than they are today.”
With warmer atmospheric and ocean temperatures, rainfall extremes are projected to shift eastward along the equator in the Pacific Ocean during El Niño events. Arizona and California lie east of the wet band where El Niño typically forms.
The 2015-2016 El Niño brought an increase in Pacific tropical storm activity likely due a warmer climate, but that did not correlate to more precipitation over land, experts said.
How does NOAA monitor and track El Niño?
Scientists, governments and nongovernmental organizations all collect data about El Niño using a number of technologies, including a network of scientific buoys monitored by NOAA. These buoys measure ocean and air temperatures, currents, winds, and humidity. The buoys are in about 70 locations in the southern Pacific Ocean, from the Galapagos Islands to Australia.
These buoys transmit data daily to researchers and forecasters around the world. Using data from the buoys, along with visual imagery they receive from satellite imagery, scientists are able to more accurately predict El Niño and visualize its development and impact around the globe. They hope this data will help more accurate predictions these oceanic patterns in the future and for better preparation for those of us on land.
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BREAKING NEWS
Phoenix police investigating possible kidnapping after suspect barricaded in hotel room
Ellie Willard
Arizona Republic
Phoenix police are investigating a possible kidnapping that occurred early Tuesday morning at a hotel off Interstate 17 in Phoenix.
At around 12:30 a.m., officers responded to a call of a possible kidnapping at Knights Inn hotel near Black Canyon Highway and McDowell Road. When they arrived, officers contacted a woman who told them she was taken by a man who was inside a hotel room.
Police commands were given to the occupant of the room, but he did not come out. After a warrant was signed, the Special Assignments Unit helped assist in clearing the room.
The man inside the room was taken into custody. Police did not say if he faces charges or what those charges are.
Further details about the incident are still under investigation. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/23/man-arrested-after-possible-phoenix-hotel-kidnapping/70247940007/ | 2023-05-23T17:00:22 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2023/05/23/man-arrested-after-possible-phoenix-hotel-kidnapping/70247940007/ |
Woman hospitalized in serious condition after Phoenix officers shoot her
Phoenix police officers shot a woman who was hospitalized in serious condition Monday afternoon after police said she pointed a gun at them.
At about 7:30 p.m. officers were investigating a "suspicious vehicle" in the area of 35th and Glendale avenues. Police found a car that matched the description and tried to stop it but the car didn't yield to officers and drove off, police said.
Police followed the car to the area of 19th Avenue and Phelps Road. There, an officer immobilized the car with a grappler and spoke with the woman who was driving.
Police said they gave her multiple commands but she did not comply. She then pulled out a gun and pointed it "in the direction of an officer," police said.
Three police officers then shot at the woman. Police said the woman began to obey commands after the shooting happened and she was arrested.
The woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries but was in stable condition as of Tuesday morning, police said.
Police did not release the identity of the woman or the charges she was facing.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – A defendant named in a civil lawsuit centered around a Kingsport woman’s 2021 arrest has been removed from the lawsuit after the plaintiff said he had been misidentified.
According to a court order filed in the U.S. District Court in Greeneville on April 21, defendant Rodger Jones was dropped from the lawsuit after a request by plaintiff Robin Fritz.
The order states that Fritz learned “Jones is not a proper party to this action” and “was misidentified during the course of pre-litigation investigation of this matter.” The motion to dismiss Jones from the lawsuit was granted under a federal rule allowing the court to add or drop a party at any time.
Jones had asked for a summary judgment in the matter in his favor, the order reads. However, that motion was denied, and Jones was dismissed from the lawsuit after the order was signed by U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley, Jr.
Fritz told the court she also wished to name Richard Kindle as a defendant in the lawsuit, which the court allowed so long as she did so by April 28.
Fritz filed the lawsuit after she alleged deputies with the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office injured her during a May 2021 arrest. When it was first filed, Fritz named the county, the sheriff’s office and several individual members of law enforcement as defendants.
Jones had previously been named by Fritz as a constable who allegedly mistreated her during the arrest by ripping a mask off her face while she was in a squad car.
The court order states that upon Jones being dismissed from the lawsuit after being misidentified, “he will face no further burden of litigation.” | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/defendant-dropped-from-kingsport-arrest-lawsuit/ | 2023-05-23T17:03:37 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/defendant-dropped-from-kingsport-arrest-lawsuit/ |
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A new shopping center called “The Shops at Del Mar” will open next year in North Cape Coral.
The shopping center will consist of four single-story buildings on Pine Island Road. It’s currently under construction and expected to open by fall 2024.
TLD Developers are working with GMA Architects to build the new shops on the Northeastern Corner of Pine Island and SW 10th Place, which is right across Skyline Boulevard.
Mayhugh Commercial Advisors announced they will be handling leasing for the 30,000-square-foot retail project.
They say the shopping center will offer a drive-through unit, ample parking, and easy access
Broker Chase Mayhugh says there’s a great need for a shopping center like this in the area.
“It’s going to be an asset for the surrounding area. More amenities are needed for the Pine Island Road area, and it’s just due to the fact that population growth in Cape Coral is exploding,” says Mayhugh.
Mayhugh sent us renderings of “The Shops of Del Mar.”
The center will have a mix of everything– from restaurants to shops to medical offices.
Bryan Burcheres also works for Mayhugh Commercial Management.
“All these people coming in are going to need a place to go and shop and have dinner and this plaza– the Shops at Del Mar– it’s gonna be a landmark because of its architecture,” says Burcheres.
Developers plan to break ground on the center by July. They expect the shops to open by the fall of 2024. | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/22/new-shopping-center-coming-to-cape-coral-by-2024/ | 2023-05-23T17:04:29 | 1 | https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/05/22/new-shopping-center-coming-to-cape-coral-by-2024/ |
LAPORTE — County police have released a surveillance video hoping the public can help them track down a motorist, who allegedly failed to report damage done by a stray tire from their vehicle.
The video, which captures the scene outside the Waterford Inn at 6466 W. Johnson Road, shows the vehicle in question driving by when one of its tires rolls away into the businesses parking area.
"The tire quickly travels across the parking lot of the saloon and crashes into a parked pickup truck near the building," LaPorte County police said. "After damaging the truck, the crazed tire rolls back across the parking lot and out to Johnson Road."
The three-wheeled vehicle is then seen entering the lot and parks next to the damaged truck, police said.
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DALLAS — The North Texas community is encouraged to wear pink in honor of Athena Strand, who would have turned 8 years old on May 23, but was killed in late November 2022.
Strand was abducted from her home on Nov. 30 in rural Wise County and killed by a contract driver for FedEx.
The driver confessed to police that he was delivering a package to Strand's home and accidentally struck her with his vehicle, panicked, and then strangled her to death in his delivery vehicle in fear of the consequences that would follow.
The driver, Tanner Horner, then dumped Athena's body in a rural area and led investigators to the location after his capture and confession, according to investigators. He has since been indicted on capital murder and aggravated kidnapping charges.
Strand's death has led to the proposed legislation, HB 3556, which would allow law enforcement to sidestep the requirements for a statewide AMBER Alert and instead allow them to issue a regional alert to people within a 100-mile radius of the location where the child is believed to have gone missing or was last seen.
This has been dubbed the "Athena Alert" and the bill passed the Texas House overwhelmingly. The bill is in the Texas Senate, and if it is passed there, it will head to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk to be signed into law.
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. The young girl was buried in a custom-made pink casket, and Texas school districts across the state wore pink to honor her nearly a week after she died.
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DALLAS — One of the tallest buildings in Dallas is getting a makeover, a new name and two new restaurants.
The Chase Tower, which is the fourth-tallest building in the downtown Dallas skyline at 55 stories, is being renamed to Dallas Arts Tower.
The rebrand "pays tribute to the surrounding neighborhood and amplifies the district's mission to unify culture and commerce in one dynamic destination," a release from Stream Realty Partners said.
The new name will also come with a multi-million-dollar remodel and "reimagined" lobby at the building, which is located at 2200 Ross Ave.
Fortis Property Group, which owns the building, plans to add an art gallery to the lobby area and commission art for other public spaces in the building. Two new restaurants will also be added as part of the remodeling of the lobby, with construction beginning this summer and expected to be completed by early 2024.
Milkshake Concepts, a Dallas hospitality group that owns several restaurants and fast-casual dining spots, including Vidorra and Serious Pizza, will have the two restaurants in the tower's lobby and rotunda areas.
"This deal has been a long time in the making," Imran Sheikh, the CEO and Founding Partner of Milkshake Concepts, said in a release. “2200 Ross is an iconic building in the heart of Dallas, and we are extremely excited by the vision the owners have shared with us for it."
Milkshake's lobby restaurant will be a "European-style, all-day cafe," while the rotunda restaurant will serve a Greek menu for lunch and dinner.
Richard Keating designed the 738-foot tower, which was completed in 1987.
Only three Dallas skyscrapers are taller: Bank of America Plaza (921 feet), Renaissance Tower (886 feet) and Comerica Bank Tower (787 feet). | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/downtown-dallas-chase-tower-arts-tower-one-of-the-tallest-skyscrapers-in-dallas-is-getting-a-new-name-and-two-new-restaurants/287-c273810d-3840-4f3f-a0e1-f599de08fb7a | 2023-05-23T17:12:08 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/downtown-dallas-chase-tower-arts-tower-one-of-the-tallest-skyscrapers-in-dallas-is-getting-a-new-name-and-two-new-restaurants/287-c273810d-3840-4f3f-a0e1-f599de08fb7a |
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police said a pedestrian died late Monday night after she was struck by a vehicle.
An officer told WFAA that police were called to the accident on McCart Avenue and West Risinger Road shortly after 11 p.m. First responders with MedStar and the city fire department were also called.
Police believe the pedestrian was using a crosswalk at the intersection of southbound McCart Avenue and Garden Springs Drive. She was walking east in the crosswalk when she was hit a vehicle driving southbound on McCart.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. She has not been identified as of Tuesday morning.
According to police, the suspect driver left the scene at first, then came back to talk to officers. That driver was not taken into custody.
Detectives are still investigating the incident. No other information is available at this time.
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PLANO, Texas — Pickleball continues to grow in North Texas.
The city of Plano announced a new partnership with Plano Sports Authority (PSA) to provide additional pickleball courts for the community.
This comes after the USA Pickleball and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) announced that the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships would officially move from the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif. to Brookhaven Country Club in Farmers Branch, Texas.
Arizona-based Pickleball Kingdom also sets its sights on Dallas after securing a five-unit franchise deal. The indoor pickleball brand will partner with franchisee and Dallas businessman Dan Jenkins to establish the new locations.
WFAA also highlighted an 85-year-old who has helped pickleball grow its roots in Fort Worth.
The city of Plano said in a press release that due to the popularity growth of Pickleball, residents have been asking for more courts. Plano City Council members approved a change to the city’s lease agreement that will allow the public to play pickleball at PSA 1, located at 6500 Preston Meadow Drive in Carpenter Park.
City officials said Plano's pickleball partnership starts June 19.
More information about the new pickleball courts in Plano will be made available on both the Plano Parks and Recreation and PSA websites in the coming days.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Fire Rescue teamed up with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for a water rescue drill early Tuesday.
The training exercise took place at Lucky Lake, which is located near Lake Cane Drive.
During the scenario, crews simulated a kayak crash involving two children who were hit by a boat.
“Every second counts,” Dr. Don Plumley said. “What they do in the field and what we do at the hospital really improves our outcomes and to work together as a collaborative team really helps improve those outcomes.”
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Rescue and dive teams pulled victims from the water and performed life-saving efforts.
Crews also worked to streamline transfers from EMS personnel to ER staff, which can be critical when time is of the essence.
“It’s very eye opening,” Orange County Fire Rescue Lt. Brandon Allen said. “We always work well together, but the more you know somebody else’s job, you can do your job better.”
The scenario happened during National Safe Boating Week.
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there were hundreds of accidents reported last year that involved nearly 2,000 people.
“If you’re going to be out on any watercraft, always safety,” Allen said. “Taking a boater safety course. There are a lot of courses available online.”
Kathryn Mueller, whose son nearly drowned two years ago, watched some of Tuesday’s training session. With the help from dispatch and first responders saving her son’s life, she said the drill can be invaluable.
“Grabbed him out, they called 911 talked her through it and they got him breathing,” Mueller said. “I absolutely feel safer and happy to know these kinds of exercises take place.”
FWC encourages everyone to be safe around water and report dangerous boating activity.
More details can be found here.
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OCOEE, Fla. – Orange County Fire Rescue battled a fire at an egg processing plant and chicken house on an Ocoee urban farm on Tuesday.
The fire is at 10000 Mark Adams Road in Ocoee, just south of Clarcona Ocoee Road. The address is linked to Lake Meadow Naturals, an urban farm known for providing eggs and meat to businesses around Central Florida.
Sky 6 video shows smoke and chickens that were freed from the house at the farm during the fire.
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Orange County Fire Rescue says the fire is now out. But it’s unknown if any chickens were lost in the fire.
Lake Meadow Naturals has been a staple in the local food scene for the past two decades. Owner Dale Volkert was interviewed on News 6′s Florida Foodie podcast in 2020.
News 6 is working on getting more details. Stay with ClickOrlando.com for updates.
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WATERLOO — A Waterloo supermarket was evacuated Monday night as part of an apparent bomb scare that surfaced in several Iowa communities.
A suspect phoned in a threat around 7 p.m. Monday claiming a pipe bomb was inside the Hy-Vee store on Flammang Drive, according to Waterloo police.
The store was emptied while police searched and eventually determined the threat wasn’t credible. Employees and shoppers were allowed to return at 7:55 p.m., police said.
Similar threats were reported in Johnston, Perry and Ames.
20 megacorporations you didn't know run the economy
20 megacorporations you didn't know run the economy
If you like to support small brands when you shop, you might be surprised to find out that many labels that seem to be small are really owned by larger conglomerates. Conglomerates are company structures that combine multiple businesses together as subsidiaries under one parent company. These subsidiary companies are often in different industries that may not relate to one another.
CouponBirds analyzed the Forbes Global 2000 list to identify 20 U.S.-based conglomerates with a high overall value of their assets and acquisitions over time, as well as major sway in the economy.
Company leaders opt for a conglomerate structure because it can increase corporate revenues, help a company expand into other countries, create greater efficiencies through economies of scale , spread out market risk, and prevent takeovers.
The conglomerate model in the U.S. may be losing its Midas touch, as some companies are starting to break up their businesses into distinct companies in hopes that better product alignment will stimulate growth—and stock prices. By the end of 2023, for instance, Kellogg Company plans to split its global snacks and North American cereal businesses into two separate companies called Kellanova and WK Kellogg Co., respectively.
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Colgate-Palmolive
Sales: $17.42 billion
Market value: $68.17 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 4
The 1928 merger of Colgate and Palmolive-Peet founded this conglomerate, blending the two companies' oral care and home care brands. Over the next 94 years, the company grew by acquiring Hoyt Laboratories, Softsoap, Murphy's Oil Soap, Mennen, Tom's of Maine, and Hello Product. Today, this global player has 32 brands in the oral care, pet nutrition, personal care, and home care categories .
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Altria Group
Sales: $21.11 billion
Market value: $100.66 billion
Number of companies: 4
When it comes to tobacco products, Altria is a major conglomerate with operating companies that cover the major industry channels. Cigarette manufacturer Philip Morris has a 47.9% market share in the U.S., led by Marlboro. Altria's other companies include U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company, which makes Copenhagen and Skoal; John Middleton, which makes pipe tobacco and cigars; and Helix Innovations, which manufactures nicotine pouches.
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Albertsons
Sales: $71.89 billion
Market value: $15.57 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 20
Your local grocery store may actually be part of a conglomerate. Albertsons owns groceries, gas stations, and in-store pharmacies for 20 brands in 34 states and Washington D.C., including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Star Market, and Randalls. The grocer is planning another megamerger: In October 2022, it agreed to be acquired by Kroger , which, if approved by the Federal Trade Commission, would be one of the largest grocery mergers in U.S. history.
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Estee Lauder Companies
Sales: $17.77 billion
Market value: $94.7 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 4
Estée Lauder launched her beauty company in 1946 with four skin care products. Since then, the company has expanded to encompass 21 brands within the skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care categories. With its acquisition of Tom Ford's company in November 2022, Estée Lauder now has a presence in the apparel industry.
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General Mills
Sales: $18.63 billion
Market value: $43.66 billion
Number of product categories: 8
General Mills has a product in nearly every aisle of the grocery store. The company made acquisitions throughout its history—including a foray into the restaurant business in 1970 with the purchase of Red Lobster, which it spun off in 1995. However, it sealed its status as a conglomerate in 2001 with the purchase of the Pillsbury Company, which spread the company's interests to more food categories beyond cereal.
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Kraft Heinz
Sales: $26.04 billion
Market value: $52.89 billion
Number of product categories: 8
Conglomerates look to mergers and acquisitions to boost growth, and the 2015 merger between food giants Kraft and Heinz created an even more major player in the industry. Its brands include Oscar Mayer, Ore-Ida, CapriSun, Maxwell House, Jell-O, Stove Top, and Grey Poupon. Kraft Heinz has subsidiaries based in over 25 countries worldwide.
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Tyson Foods
Sales: $49.52 billion
Market value: $33.74 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 5
One of the big four meat conglomerates in the U.S., Tyson is synonymous with chicken, but it also produces beef, pork, and prepared foods under such brand names as Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Sara Lee. Tyson has also gotten into the plant-based meat alternative market with its Raised & Rooted line of nuggets, burgers, and plant-based sausages.
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KKR
Sales: $19.02 billion
Market value: $30.6 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 10
KKR is a financial services company whose activities include real estate, hedge funds, and credit investments. It also has a private equity arm that owns part or all of 250 companies throughout the world, including 97 U.S.-based companies such as 1-800 Contacts and Epic Games.
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
Sales: $85.26 billion
Market value: $51.85 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 5
This agricultural commodities conglomerate creates ingredients for foods, beverages, and supplements—for humans and animals alike. Its industrial biosolutions division makes ingredients for a wide range of industries, including home cleaning, beauty, construction, and renewable energy. In the late 1990s, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company was in the spotlight as company executives were found guilty of price-fixing , a case that became the basis for the Matt Damon movie "The Informant!"
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Mondelez
Sales: $28.72 billion
Market value: $89.98 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 4
Conglomerates will sometimes spin off parts of their company, which is how Mondelēz came into being. It formed in 2012 when Kraft split its snacks and grocery businesses; the grocery business eventually became Kraft Heinz. Mondelēz is a global powerhouse in biscuits, crackers, cookies, confectionery, and gum, with a product portfolio that includes Cadbury, Milka, Toblerone, Oreo, and Ritz.
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Dow
Sales: $58.35 billion
Market value: $50.35 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 3
Since 1897, Dow has been an innovator in chemicals and material sciences—it's responsible for inventing Styrofoam and Saran wrap. Its products cover 17 markets touching virtually every aspect of life. Throughout the company's history, it has grown and shrunk by acquiring companies or selling off divisions. Its current incarnation is a spinoff of the 2017 megamerger of Dow and DuPont.
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Honeywell
Sales: $34.39 billion
Market value: $130.67 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 4
Honeywell is an industrial goods giant that creates components and technologies that go into many homes, office buildings, airplanes, and even space. Its innovations include pioneering the modern thermostat and developing parts for the James Webb Space Telescope .
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Abbott Laboratories
Sales: $44.51 billion
Market value: $210.98 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 4
This health care conglomerate is a major player in cardiovascular medical devices, and it's also responsible for diagnostics tests like the BinaxNOW COVID-19 test. Abbott also had about 40% of the market for baby formula until a factory shutdown created a nationwide formula shortage. The debacle has since prompted an ongoing investigation led by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Federal Trade Commission.
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Coca-Cola
Sales: $38.73 billion
Market value: $282.86 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 5
What began as a soft drink company in 1886 has become a worldwide beverage conglomerate with any beverage you want, including water, juice, coffee, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Its 200 brands are found in almost every country and territory in the world, although the company announced in 2022 that it was pulling out of Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
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Walt Disney
Sales: $72.98 billion
Market value: $215.33 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 3
The Walt Disney Company rules the entertainment world. In 2022, it was the top-earning movie studio , and it also surpassed Netflix to become the top streaming service, with 234.7 million subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ compared to Netflix's 230.8 million. The company also lures people away from their screens to vacation at its six theme parks, on its cruise ships, and at its other resort properties.
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Johnson & Johnson
Sales: $94.88 billion
Market value: $477.38 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 3
Johnson & Johnson produces pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health products. Its 46 consumer brands include Listerine, Neutrogena, Aveeno, Rogaine, Band-Aid, Tylenol, Nicorette, Motrin, Visine, Pepcid, Stayfree, and Sudafed. The company won't be a conglomerate much longer—in 2021, it announced a plan to spin off its consumer division into a new publicly traded company by November 2023.
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Procter & Gamble
Sales: $79.62 billion
Market value: $386.53 billion
Number of companies/divisions: 5
Although it's still a major consumer goods conglomerate, over the last 12 years, Procter & Gamble has sold off many brands like Duracell and Pringles —which it invented—to focus on personal care, cleaning, and baby products. It has a commanding market share in numerous categories , including 60% of the global razors and blades market and 35% of the global fabric care market. It's also a key competitor in hair care, oral care, and diapers, with 20% of the global market in each category.
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PepsiCo
Sales: $79.47 billion
Market value: $238.13 billion
Number of divisions: 7
When it comes to convenience, PepsiCo is up to the challenge. Beyond its namesake soft drinks, it also manufactures numerous brands under the Frito-Lay label, quick breakfast foods under the Quaker label, and Gatorade sports hydration drinks. In 2018, it acquired SodaStream as a new way to reach customers who mix their own beverages at home.
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Amazon
Sales: $469.82 billion
Market value: $1.5 trillion
Number of divisions: 3
What started in 1995 as an online bookseller has become a behemoth most Americans use daily. The company is the #2 retailer in the country; it manufactures electronic devices like Alexa, Ring, and Kindle; and it produces media content for Amazon Prime. However, its sole profitable division is Amazon Web Services, which controls one-third of the cloud services market.
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Berkshire Hathaway
Sales: $276.09 billion
Market value: $741.48 billion
Number of divisions: 8
Legendary investor Warren Buffett's holding company is vast and varied, based on a philosophy of acquiring troubled companies with the goal of turning them around. In the car insurance market, its GEICO brand is ranked second in the country in market share. It also owns Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad company, numerous energy utilities and gas pipelines, the business jet charting company NetJets, and consumer manufacturers and retailers such as Fruit of the Loom and Duracell.
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When Terry Etherton decided to move his gallery to Convent Avenue in Barrio Viejo nearly two years ago, he had no idea what it would lead to.
The move, which came after three decades at his previous location on Sixth Avenue, led to a few notable changes — a fresh start in the perfect gallery space, double the foot traffic, and something of a domino effect that would ultimately transform Convent Avenue into the growing fine art hub that it is today.
Since Etherton moved into his new space at 340 S. Convent Ave., four other art galleries and studios have moved into the area — Andrew Smith Gallery, Bahti Indian Arts Gallery, Decode Gallery and Studio light | space. (Not to mention the Museum of Contemporary Art is located up the street, too.)
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“I always tell people this feels a little bit like the movie ‘Field of Dreams,’” Etherton says. “You know, he says, ‘If you build it, they will come.’ I kind of feel that way because we opened and within months, there were all these other people here. Now, I'm not responsible for all that but I am responsible for Andrew Smith (Gallery opening) next door because I knew that space was becoming available and I called him and said, ‘Andy, I know you don't want to drive 45 minutes but you have to really consider this because I think this is where everything's happening right now.’”
Many of the gallery owners were inspired to make the move to Barrio Viejo because of its rich history. The neighborhood is one of the oldest in Tucson and is home to historical adobe buildings dating back to the 19th century.
One of the more recent occupants on Convent Avenue is Beverly Fisher, who owns Studio light | space and moved to Tucson from Pennsylvania at the end of 2020.
During a few of Fisher’s previous visits to Tucson, she and a friend “fell in love with the barrio” for its beauty, age and historical abodes.
“I love how creative the neighborhood is,” she says. “There's lots of designers and architectural firms in the area, too. So, even though it's a quiet neighborhood, it feels like it's just up-and-coming. There's just so much activity happening down there.”
Since joining the galleries on Convent Avenue, Fisher says it’s been a “fantastic” experience with the other gallery owners who are “incredibly supportive and generous.”
“I feel like we're all really wanting to make this space a destination and continue to keep the fabric of the houses and buildings at a human scale and bringing more people in on foot and bicycle would be incredible,” she says.
For Etherton, who has more than 40 years of experience in the art and photography industry, it’s a welcoming sight to see younger folks getting involved in the art scene that he has loved for so long.
“I'm so happy all these people are here,” he says. “And for us, especially to have much younger gallery owners in this block is a big deal. Because, you know, I've been doing this a while and I'm an old guy. Andy, he's my age, Mark (from Bahti) is kind of my age, too, but, Decode and (Studio Light | space) across the street, they're much younger. And because of that, we're seeing a much younger crowd. So, we're benefiting from them being here as well.”
Now, the five galleries often schedule their exhibition openings on the same evenings so visitors can check out all the galleries around the same time. Typically, these openings feel more like a celebration with the open doors, crowds of people walking around Convent Avenue and live music coming from Etherton Gallery’s patio.
“It's been just a wonderful kind of collaboration between all the people in this block,” Etherton says. “I really like them. We're really supporting each other.”
'It's completely reinvigorated me.'
Etherton had been a fan of his current gallery space long before he even knew it would be his one day.
He had visited the space many times in the past and always appreciated it but never thought it would be his — until one day when he was visiting his framer and got a tip that the building was available. He called up the landlord and made a deal right then and there for the space on Convent Avenue.
That call gave Etherton a new space and a fresh start.
Unlike his previous space, the new space has an atypical layout, some natural lighting from skylights, an outdoor patio and convenient storage spaces throughout the gallery.
“I'm thrilled to be here,” he says. “Every day I come in, I find something else I like about it. I keep looking for things I wish were this way or that way. But I haven't found anything that I would change.”
More so, Etherton knew he wanted to remain in the downtown area — the heart of the city — making the choice to move to Barrio Viejo a simple one.
“This feels to me a little bit like it did when I first opened my gallery,” he says. “With all these possibilities and experiencing things in a new way and meeting new people, getting a lot of positive feedback, it's completely reinvigorated me.”
Currently, Etherton is helping develop a map of the area that will be dubbed the SOCO (South of Congress) Arts and Entertainment District. The map includes the area south of Congress Street to 18th Street, from Fourth to Meyer avenues.
Within that designated area, there are around 50 to 60 businesses, 10-plus hotels and numerous galleries and museums, according to Etherton.
“There's all this stuff and it's all close by,” he says. “So we're going to create a map so that if somebody comes in here, I can give it to them and say, ‘Here's the map, believe it or not, but you can walk to all of this stuff.’ So we're working on that right now.” The SOCO Arts and Entertainment District map is currently in the design phase and should be released this fall.
Etherton would like to see the Convent Avenue art hub continue to grow with more galleries and even some craft shops, as long as artists bring high-quality work to the area.
“My only regret is that I wish I was 20 years younger,” he says. “So I can enjoy this longer, right? I mean, I wish this had happened 20 years ago, but it happened when it happened and I'm just grateful for the gift that I get to be here. I come to work every day and I'm like looking around (at the space), the people I get to work around, the work I get to do every day, the neighbors — it's just all really good.”
5 galleries in the Convent Avenue art hub
Andrew Smith Gallery
Andrew Smith Gallery is a renowned photography gallery featuring 19th-, 20th- and 21st-century photographs from popular artists and photographers.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Find out more about Andrew Smith Gallery on their website.
Bahti Indian Arts Gallery
You may recognize Bahti from their gallery in St. Phillip’s Plaza, but their latest gallery is housed on Convent Avenue in the historic Barrio Viejo. The gallery specializes in Native American art.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
To learn more about Bahti Indian Arts Gallery, check out their website.
Decode Gallery
You can find Decode Gallery on Convent Avenue behind a vibrant yellow door behind Andrew Smith Gallery. The submission-based photography gallery contains work from renowned artists like Ansel Adams and Edward Weston.
Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. (Gallery exhibition openings are held on every second Saturday of the month from 5-8 p.m.)
Find out more about Decode Gallery on their website.
Etherton Gallery
Etherton Gallery has been a staple photography gallery in Tucson for over 40 years. The gallery specializes in photography from the 19th century to today.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
To learn more about Etherton Gallery, visit their website.
Studio light | space
Studio light | space is one of the newer additions to the Convent Avenue art gallery hub. The studio and gallery “presents work by artists with an emphasis on reductive and minimal drawings, paintings and objects,” according to owner Beverly Fisher.
Hours: Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment.
Find out more about Studio light | space on their website. | https://tucson.com/news/local/convent-avenue-fine-art-hub-tucson-barrio-viejo-etherton-gallery-studio-light-space/article_9db0986c-f671-11ed-8c90-4fecb7bce772.html | 2023-05-23T17:23:27 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/convent-avenue-fine-art-hub-tucson-barrio-viejo-etherton-gallery-studio-light-space/article_9db0986c-f671-11ed-8c90-4fecb7bce772.html |
United Airlines is going to launch new nonstop air service from Dayton to Denver this fall, restoring a travel destination that the local airport had offered for many years.
The new service to the Mile High City will be the farthest-flying direct flight out of the Dayton International Airport.
The flight will be offered daily, departing Dayton at 9 a.m.
Airport officials said this will provide direct air travel between the Birthplace of Aviation and the American West.
“We’re particularly pleased to bring this important non-stop destination to the Miami Valley, thanks in large part to the extensive collaboration between Dayton-area community partners and United,” Mark J. Weithofer, United’s managing director of domestic planning, announced Tuesday. “We look forward to continuing to work together as we connect Dayton to United’s global route network via our hub gateways in Chicago, Washington, D.C. and now Denver.”
On Tuesday, United Airlines, the Dayton International Airport and local and state economic development development organizations announced that the Dayton airport will once again offer service to Denver.
The flight will start daily on Sept. 29, 2023. The flight will have 12 first-class seats, 16 economy-plus seats and 48 standard economy seats.
Dayton used to have multiple flights to Denver.
Frontier offered two daily nonstop flights to Colorado’s largest city from 2005 to 2013, when the airline discontinued all air service at the Dayton airport.
Frontier pulled out of the Dayton airport a year after Southwest Airlines purchased AirTran and decided to launch daily round-trip service from Dayton to Denver.
Southwest several years later stopped local air service to Denver and other markets and then fully withdrew from the Dayton airport.
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United Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines, also used to have a daily nonstop flight to Denver.
The new Denver flight will be the second new local air service added this year.
Avelo Airlines began twice weekly service from Dayton to Orlando in mid-January.
“Daily service to Denver will provide our passengers easy to and through connections westward and beyond,” Gil Turner, Dayton’s director of aviation, said in a prepared statement.
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CLEVELAND — The mother of two twin babies who were found dead in a trash can in Cleveland on Saturday will be arraigned on multiple charges, including, murder, on Tuesday.
The arraignment of the 16-year-old female is expected to take place at 10:30 a.m. According to a criminal complaint, she is facing nine felony charges related to the incident, including murder, child endangerment, tampering with evidence and gross abuse of a corpse.
Police officials previously told 3News that officers responded to the 2800 block of Ludlow Road for two infant fatalities on Saturday. According to a police report, the mother of a 16-year-old girl called 911 after finding the babies in the trash, and she claimed to authorities her daughter admitted to giving birth to the children before she "threw the babies in the garbage."
Residents in the community told 3News that they heard babies crying Thursday evening on the night they were allegedly born, but did not suspect anything was wrong. The caller claimed she did not even know her daughter was pregnant.
Bedford police later located the teen suspect receiving treatment at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center. She was later transferred to UH's main campus and is being monitored by Cleveland officers.
In the wake of the babies being found, representatives from the Cleveland Fire Department want to remind the public that they can provide a "safe haven" for mother with unwanted babies. A safe haven that not only could have prevented this tragic incident, but is mandated under Ohio state law.
According to Ohio.gov, the safe haven law allows a parent to leave an infant (up to 30 days old) with the following authorized personnel:
- A medical worker in a hospital
- A medical worker at a fire department or other emergency service organization
- A peace officer at a law enforcement agency
Mike Norman with Cleveland Fire told 3News, "We are here for people on the worst day of their lives. That order explains how to receive the baby, how to arrange for the transport to a medical facility care for the mother."
This is a developing story. Please stick with 3News for the latest. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/16-year-old-mother-twin-babies-dead-garbage-can-cleveland-to-be-arraigned-felony-charges/95-85261d86-b49a-4f81-9c93-dbc069ee2043 | 2023-05-23T17:27:03 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/16-year-old-mother-twin-babies-dead-garbage-can-cleveland-to-be-arraigned-felony-charges/95-85261d86-b49a-4f81-9c93-dbc069ee2043 |
MIDLAND, Texas — A gender reveal was being celebrated in Midland before a drunk neighbor plowed their car into a group of people.
Jessica Estrada was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and driving while intoxicated, and by a miracle no one was severely injured.
"She came over to hurt somebody, we all believe that," said Zachery Throckmorton, the owner of the house and neighbor of Estrada.
Estrada walked into the house during a gender reveal party angry, uninvited and intoxicated.
"We finally got her outside, and as she came outside, she started just getting even more aggressive and she finally ended up walking home," said Throckmorton.
Estrada got home, got into her car, backed up and drove straight into the group of people on the driveway.
"Pointed her car towards our driveway and just stepped on the gas," said Throckmorton.
The crash injured Throckmorton's children and their family friends they were having the gender reveal for.
"Which in return threw my buggy into my Toyota, and then rolled over my 2-year-old son," said Throckmorton. "Our friend, which is pregnant, she was holding my 1 and a half year old son. She hit her, threw her about five and half feet."
Throckmorton also suffered two fractured vertebrae, putting him out of work for six weeks.
None of the injuries were life-threatening, but it was still an extremely traumatic experience.
"I mean, it's an emotional rollercoaster," said Throckmorton. "I mean, you've got grown people having nightmares, and I mean not sleeping."
The family is still wondering what would make someone do something like this.
"I mean it was completely intentional, there was no accident, there was no 'oops, I'm sorry I did it,'" said Throckmorton "She knew what she was doing. She might have been just completely gone, obliterated, but she knew exactly what she was doing."
After the crash, Estrada exits her car waving her hands. Right now, the family just wants to make sure they are safe.
"File restraining orders, file safety precautions, so if she does get out, what's going to stop her from coming right back across the street," said Throckmorton.
The family also said they have thousands of dollars in damages from Estrada hitting their car, buggy and items in their garage. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/drunk-neighbor-plows-car-into-group-of-people/513-97cf5263-38c9-4ec4-9902-b533d5f76cfe | 2023-05-23T17:27:04 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/drunk-neighbor-plows-car-into-group-of-people/513-97cf5263-38c9-4ec4-9902-b533d5f76cfe |
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Idina Menzel is set to grace the stage at Jannus Live as part of St. Pete Pride's Friday Night Concert event.
The Tony Award-winning actress and "Frozen" singer headlines the 2023 concert, planned for 6 p.m. Friday, June 23, at the downtown St. Petersburg venue, located at 200 1st Ave. N.
The organization's website highlights local fan favorites will be in attendance, including Brianna Summers, Ashlee T. Bangkx, Miss St. Pete Pride Ceazia Giovanni Kreshé, Mr. St. Pete Pride Mr. Vyn Suazion, Mx. St. Pete Pride KaMarion Lavish, Girls Rock Camp St. Pete band Anarkitty and Queen Sheba Bethsheba A. Rem.
Angelique Young-Cavalier will be the concert's host.
Kickoff to St. Pete Pride events coincide on June 1 with the official start of Pride Month in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Gov. Laura Kelly has sent letters urging members of Congress to support Kansas aviation and F-35 fighter jet production.
Kelly requested the chairpersons and ranking members of the U.S. House and Senate Armed Services Committees and Defense Appropriations Subcommittees support the president’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for 83 F-35 fighter jets and at least six additional aircraft.
The program supports nearly 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in Kansas and has an annual economic impact of more than $541 million. Kelly said there are 37 F-35 supplier locations in the state.
“Enhancing F-35 production is important to Kansas’ future as it generates economic opportunities for our residents and supports American national security,” Kelly wrote. “The combined benefits of job creation, defense modernization, and our state’s aviation expertise make the F-35 program valuable for Kansas and the United States.”
You can read Kelly’s full letter by clicking here. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/governor-urges-congress-to-support-f-35-production-in-kansas/ | 2023-05-23T17:27:33 | 0 | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/governor-urges-congress-to-support-f-35-production-in-kansas/ |
JONESPORT, Maine — In collaboration with the Maine Lobstermen's Association, both new and seasoned commercial fishermen and lobstermen are taking advantage of free safety trainings this week in Jonesport.
The nonprofit Fishing Partnership Support Services travels up and down the East Coast each year to offer its full-spectrum safety course.
"Every year we do it from Maine down to North Carolina," Director of Safety Training John Roberts with the nonprofit said. "People who have been on the water a long time end up learning something they didn't know, which is a great feeling."
Roberts said the group likes to make it a habit of meeting in locations near fishing sites to make the course more accessible for locals. Thus, Monday's class was taught at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Jonesport.
Throughout the day, instructors ran through mayday signals, firefighting, Narcan distribution, as well as how to put on a full-immersion suit, which is oftentimes required to be on board at all times.
"It's a great experience for them to do it in a controlled environment rather before having to do it during an actual emergency," Roberts said.
Oftentimes overlooked and stored away, instructors discussed the importance of keeping your suit dry, knowing how and when to put on your suit, as well as how to enter the water while wearing one.
Students took turns learning how to maneuver in the suits, by first taking the plunge, second by swimming, and third by entering a life raft with them on.
Student Thea LaMastra has been fishing off of Mount Desert Island and joined the training in hopes to run her own boat someday. She said the hands-on experience is something she's glad to have under her belt.
"Definitely the whole muscle memory going over things first helps ... Then trying to get back into the life raft is ... It's a workout!" LaMastra said.
This year's training was free for Maine commercial fishers and their families.
Students who attended both days gain a certificate as a drill conductor, a requirement to obtain a commercial lobstering license in the state.
Additional trainings are set to be held in Boothbay Harbor on May 25-26. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/fisheries/down-east-commercial-fishers-join-in-for-safety-at-sea-training-with-nonprofit-fishing-partnership/97-7651be52-3cf0-41e2-b28a-f7a274089ab7 | 2023-05-23T17:31:29 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/fisheries/down-east-commercial-fishers-join-in-for-safety-at-sea-training-with-nonprofit-fishing-partnership/97-7651be52-3cf0-41e2-b28a-f7a274089ab7 |
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General filed public assistance fraud charges against 55 people during April 2023, the agency announced Tuesday.
The restitution owed to the Commonwealth in these cases totals $291,826, OSIG said. Additional cost savings will be realized as the defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits in the programs they allegedly defrauded.
“Ensuring the appropriate distribution of public assistance in Pennsylvania is a crucial responsibility we owe to the people of our Commonwealth, and it is vital to uphold the credibility of these initiatives,” said State Inspector General Lucas M. Miller. “OSIG’s agents have worked tirelessly to safeguard the public’s trust, and I commend them for their work.”
OSIG investigates and prosecutes public assistance fraud and conducts collection activities for the public benefits programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).
During April 2023, OSIG filed felony charges of fraudulently receiving public assistance against a total of 47 people and misdemeanor charges against eight separate people. It is alleged that these individuals misrepresented themselves and fraudulently received taxpayer-funded public benefits to which they were not entitled, OSIG said.
If convicted, the maximum penalty defendants face for public assistance fraud is seven years in prison and a fine of $15,000.
In the case of SNAP, Cash Assistance, or Subsidized Day Care fraud, defendants also face a mandatory disqualification period from the benefits program they allegedly defrauded.
All persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, according to OSIG. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/osig-charges-55-people-public-assistance-fraud-pennsylvania/521-427f882b-869d-46b6-88ef-097de6ea8f42 | 2023-05-23T17:33:59 | 0 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/osig-charges-55-people-public-assistance-fraud-pennsylvania/521-427f882b-869d-46b6-88ef-097de6ea8f42 |
Urbana, Ill. — A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a vehicle crash in Illinois.
While discussing his occupation, Brandt said “it ain’t much but its honest work,” a statement that became a symbol of traditional values and work ethic after it was turned into a meme a few years later.
Relatives have said Brandt enjoyed the meme, which showed him clad in overalls and standing in a field, even though he didn’t know what a meme was until he learned he was one from a bank teller who showed the image to him on her phone.
A Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, Brandt and his wife, Kendra, began no-till farming in 1971 as a way to cut costs. He eventually became a notable proponent of no-till techniques, where crops are grown without disturbing the soil through tillage, which greatly reduces soil erosion and creates many environmental and climate benefits. Brandt also touted cover crops and other sustainable farming practices, and ran a cover crop seed company and a seed-cleaning business on his 736-acre farm in Carroll, Ohio.
Brandt, 76, was hurt Thursday in a crash in Urbana, Illinois, and died from injuries on Sunday. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/05/23/david-brandt-farmer-honest-work-meme-death/154fdae0-f983-11ed-bafc-bf50205661da_story.html | 2023-05-23T17:39:13 | 0 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/2023/05/23/david-brandt-farmer-honest-work-meme-death/154fdae0-f983-11ed-bafc-bf50205661da_story.html |
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ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. — A hotel clerk was robbed at gunpoint Monday night, the latest such robbery at an Anne Arundel County hotel in recent days.
A suspect targeted Sleep Inn and Suites, on Belle Grove Road, at about 10 p.m. May 22, said Anne Arundel County police.
The suspect displayed a gun and demanded money from the front-desk clerk. After taking all the money from the register, the suspect walked the employee into a back office and fled the business.
Last week, the Embassy Suites hotel was also robbed at gunpoint, and a clerk was pistolwhipped at TownePlace Suites in the Jessup area.
Anyone with information should call (410) 222-4720 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at (410) 222-4700. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/hotel-clerks-targeted-in-anne-arundel-robbery-spree | 2023-05-23T17:46:40 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/hotel-clerks-targeted-in-anne-arundel-robbery-spree |
OXON HILL, Md. — A teenage girl is in custody for allegedly helping to plan an attempted murder aboard a Prince George's County school bus, according to ABC 7 - WJLA.
On May 1 a public school bus was dropping students off at Iverson Street and Sutler Drive in Oxon Hill.
That's when police say three masked teenagers got on the bus and attacked a student.
One reportedly pulled a gun and attempted to shoot the victim multiple times at point blank range.
Investigators believe the gun malfunctioned, so the teens assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene.
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The victim escaped with only minor injuries. The bus driver and an aide who witnessed the incident were not hurt.
Two of the three suspects have since been arrested and charged as adults, while the third remains on the run.
WJLA reports the 14-year old girl was arrested Monday and is currently being held without bail. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/teenage-girl-allegedly-helped-plan-murder-attempt-aboard-pg-county-school-bus | 2023-05-23T17:46:46 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/teenage-girl-allegedly-helped-plan-murder-attempt-aboard-pg-county-school-bus |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As May marks National Youth Traffic Safety Month, State Farm insurance company is sharing tips for ensuring teens are ready to hit the road for summer.
While some teens may have more freedom and flexibility to drive over summer break, Amy Harris with State Farm, says it’s important for parents to be involved in their teens’ driving.
“Summer is a very busy time, they’re out of school, they’re going to be driving more than when they are in school,” Harris explained — noting parents should go over driving basics including using seat belts, keeping hands on the wheel and eyes on the road and to avoid distracted driving.
“State Farm did a survey on distracted driving and found that those with less driving experience were more likely to interact with their phone,” Harris said. “Drivers that have been driving less than five years are more likely to be on their phone, including apps, recording videos, watching videos, when you compare that those that have been driving more than 10 years.”
Harris added that parents should encourage teens to keep their phones out of reach while they are driving.
Oregon State Police Captain Kyle Kennedy previously told KOIN 6 News that in the state, “if you are even holding [a cell phone] in your hand and it’s on speakerphone, it’s still in your hand, you’re still using it.”
According to OSP, a first offense for using an electronic device while driving is a B violation with a presumptive $265 fine. If distracted driving leads to a crash on a first infraction, drivers face an A violation with a presumptive fine of $440.
Drivers who are caught a third time for using an electronic device while driving face a B misdemeanor and the lowest fine of $2,000, according to OSP. | https://www.koin.com/local/tips-for-teen-drivers-in-oregon-for-national-youth-traffic-safety-month/ | 2023-05-23T17:46:48 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/tips-for-teen-drivers-in-oregon-for-national-youth-traffic-safety-month/ |
CAPE MAY — Two boaters were rescued by the Coast Guard on Sunday night after their vessel crashed into a jetty before sinking.
The Coast Guard received a call from the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management about 9:45 p.m. Sunday about a sailboat striking the North Cape May Jetty, Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Lally said Tuesday.
Both people on board were rescued and were not injured, Lally said.
Sea Tow Cape May was called to try to save the 33-foot-long sailboat, but it sank, remaining there as of Tuesday in about 20 feet of water, a spokesperson for the company said.
The owners are still believed to be working on filing insurance claims related to the vessel, so there's no decision yet on whether the sailboat will or can be salvaged, the Sea Tow spokesperson said. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/2-boaters-rescued-before-vessel-sinks-off-cape-may/article_95bd5fe8-f98a-11ed-91f8-af48b83872d2.html | 2023-05-23T17:46:49 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/2-boaters-rescued-before-vessel-sinks-off-cape-may/article_95bd5fe8-f98a-11ed-91f8-af48b83872d2.html |
Atlantic City and other communities in Atlantic and Cape May counties will receive Flood Mitigation Assistance grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, according to a grant writer for the towns.
A total of 270 applications were received and 58 selected nationwide, said grant writer Jim Rutala, of Linwood.
More than 10% of the selected projects are for communities in Atlantic and Cape May counties, Rutala said, and all of the winning grants were prepared by Rutala Associates, a coastal planning firm.
Atlantic City was awarded two grants for resiliency plans for the Ducktown/Chelsea and Venice Park neighborhoods, Rutala said.
Last year, the Atlantic City neighborhoods of Bungalow Park and Chelsea Heights received similar funding, he said.
Stone Harbor was also selected for two grants. One was for an 81st Street flood mitigation plan and another for 93rd Street. The goal is to develop proposed improvements for each project area.
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West Wildwood received funding for a community-wide flood mitigation plan. This grant will allow the borough to retain an engineering firm for surveying, mapping, evaluation of flood issues and to develop a capital plan and cost estimates.
Somers Point was selected for design work for the Gulph Mill Road pump station, which benefits a residential area bounded by West Laurel Drive, Dogwood Drive, Greate Bay Country Club and the Garden State Parkway.
“We know these mitigation dollars will have the biggest impact at the local level, and that is why we are committed to delivering these funds to communities equitably and in a way that meets their unique needs," FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said in the news release.
The funding will address effects of climate change and prepare the communities for additional FEMA funding for construction projects in the selected areas, Rutala said.
FEMA will announce additional selections later this summer, according to Rutala. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-cape-may-communities-win-fema-flood-mitigation-grants/article_3f6ffcb8-f976-11ed-82c8-a3836225ba10.html | 2023-05-23T17:46:52 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/atlantic-cape-may-communities-win-fema-flood-mitigation-grants/article_3f6ffcb8-f976-11ed-82c8-a3836225ba10.html |
PORTAGE — Portage police have released a surveillance photo of a suspect in a number of vehicle break-ins that occurred Friday into Saturday.
St. John Police CIT Officer Dustin Wartman is trained in mental health intervention.
The break-ins were reported in the area of McCasland, Houston and NewPorte avenues, police said.
"Please check your security cameras, as we are hoping to get a better picture of this suspect from the thefts," according to police.
"The driver fails to make contact with anyone inside the establishment and leaves a short time later," according to the department.
Anyone able to identify the suspect in the photo or who has additional images of him is encouraged to contact detective Anthony Dandurand at 219-764-5705.
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Heather Wood
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302089
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Shannon Uttal
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 51
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302090
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Thomas Littlefield
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302088
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Kevin Carrico
Arrest date: May 19, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2302086
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Barry Rogers
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 55
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302077
Charges: OWI, felony
Jonathan Riley Jr.
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: County Club Hills, IL
Booking Number: 2302080
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Crysta Carrico
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Hebron, IN
Booking Number: 2302085
Charges: Neglect of a dependant, felony
Cynthia Cruz
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 54
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302076
Charges: OWI, felony
Cory Hebda
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302083
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
Prince Pugh
Arrest date: May 18, 2023
Age: 32
Residence: Hammond, IN
Booking Number: 2302082
Charges: Auto theft, felony
DeMario Young Jr.
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Indianapolis, IN
Booking Number: 2302074
Charges: Counterfeiting, felony
Tyler Roark
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 30
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302071
Charges: Theft, felony
Christopher Deming
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2302072
Charges: Theft, felony
Mitchell Demeter
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302075
Charges: Resisting law enforcement, felony
Cassidy Stewart
Arrest date: May 17, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302064
Charges: Domestic Battery, felony
Colin Page
Arrest date: May 16, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302052
Charges: Residential entry, felony
Martell Joe
Arrest date: May 16, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number: 2302056
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Willie Key Jr.
Arrest date: May 14, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302025
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Stephen Williams
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 23
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302013
Charges: Criminal recklessness, felony
William Jackson
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302008
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Brittany Jeleniewski
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302011
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Janese Moore
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Greenwood, IN
Booking Number: 2302012
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Shawn Sparks
Arrest date: May 13, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302009
Charges: OWI, felony
Bryce Parlin
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2301992
Charges: OWI causing serious bodily injury, felony
Matthew Martin
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301994
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Solitaire Johnson
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302002
Charges: Theft, felony
Edward Levine
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 41
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2301993
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Michael Gilpin
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 45
Residence: New Carlisle, IN
Booking Number: 2302006
Charges: Battery, misdemeanor
David Caldwell
Arrest date: May 12, 2023
Age: 33
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2301999
Charges: Strangulation, felony
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HOBART — If there's one thing COVID-19 did, “the pandemic taught us that we don’t have enough people in health care,” Regina Beard says.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that U.S. health care organizations will have to fill more than 203,000 open nursing positions every year until 2031, according to the American Hospital Association.
Beard’s experience as a health care employee has given her insight to the growing problem across the U.S.
This led her to founding the nonprofit VicTory 4 Kidz, which aims to inspire young children to pursue careers in health care by exposing them to daily tasks that medical professionals partake in. The group has partnered with Valparaiso University and Centier Bank to teach children the fundamentals of the medical profession.
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“I wanted to create this organization to give back to health care on a larger scale and replenish health care providers,” she said.
Since its establishment last year, VicTory 4 Kidz has hosted youth camps and taken children on college tours. In March, it partnered with Valpo to host its spring health care expo for fifth- through 12th-graders.
Fifth-graders participated in simulated activities, including first aid. Middle school aged students learned about wound care and discussed the importance of naloxone, commonly called Narcan. High school students also learned about Narcan and how to properly perform CPR.
“The education on Narcan can help decrease the number of possible overdoses,” said Erica Allen, who teaches at Valpo. “Students could recite what they learned after the expo, which was a wonderful and amazing experience.”
Allen became an assistant professor in August for the College of Nursing and Health Profession. “A nursing shortage is occurring,” she said. “We need to start the next generation to keep it alive.” | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/victory-4-kidz-provides-view-of-the-health-care-field-to-students/article_93ffa536-f411-11ed-99a3-0b90ebddc53d.html | 2023-05-23T17:57:40 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/hobart/victory-4-kidz-provides-view-of-the-health-care-field-to-students/article_93ffa536-f411-11ed-99a3-0b90ebddc53d.html |
Fallen officers of West Tenn. honored during memorial service in Denmark, Madison Co.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office turned its parking lot into a solemn memorial space during the National Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Friday, honoring 30 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty.
The ceremony commenced with a welcome from Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser and Jackson Police Chief Thom Corley and was followed by the Presentation of Colors by the MCSO Honor Guard. Madison County Mayor AJ Massey and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger took to the podium to read a proclamation honoring Saturday, May 20 as National Law Enforcement Memorial Day following National Police Week.
"I can't say thank you enough, there needs to be a better word than that, but right now all I'll say is thank you, and you are appreciated," Massey said.
MSCO spokesperson Tom Mapes read the names of 30 individuals who gave their lives in the line of duty, dating back as far as 1876, including those from the following entities:
- Jackson Police Dept.
- Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept.
- Crockett Co. Sheriff's Dept.
- Lexington Police Dept.
- Tennessee Highway Patrol
- Bolivar Police Department
- U.S. Customs Service
- Dallas Police Dept.
- Murfreesboro Police Dept.
- Henderson Police Dept.
- Whiteville Police Dept.
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
- Baldwin Co. District Attorney's Office, Alabama
- Hardin Co. Sheriff's Dept.
After Mapes read each name, an officer walked through the aisle with a single rose to be placed on the memorial and gave a final salute.
U.S. Representative Chris Todd was a speaker at the event where he shared his support for law enforcement and the importance of memorializing their service.
"Today, as we remember those officers who have fallen, we are reminded of their selfless acts of heroism, their devotion to duty, and the indelible mark they have left on our lives," Todd said. "Each name written on the bulletin that you currently hold represents a life dedicated to service, a life that touched the lives of countless individuals, and a life that will forever be remembered." | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/a-memorial-service-for-law-enforcement-was-held-on-friday-in-denmark/70238311007/ | 2023-05-23T17:58:20 | 1 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/a-memorial-service-for-law-enforcement-was-held-on-friday-in-denmark/70238311007/ |
Jackson Street Dept. tackles pothole problem, resident input encouraged
In an effort to repair potholes across Jackson, the Street Department is encouraging citizens to use the Ready311 app to report which streets need attention.
As it heats up to 1,200 degrees, infrared machines allow potholes to be filled with existing asphalt on the street, acting as a permanent fix. Though the process is a bit more time-consuming, the longevity of using the infrared technology yields a far more effective result versus the alternative of simply patching a pothole, a quicker process that allows between 200 and 300 potholes to be filled, according to city staff.
Only about three or four potholes can be filled per day with infrared technology.
Over 1,000 potholes across the city were filled on Saturday, May 20 alone according to the city's social media.
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Superintendent for Jackson Street Dept. Johnny Weddle explained that infrared technology "reheats the old surface to bring it back to life" and creates a looser surface to be molded and smoothed over any holes. He noted that the pothole crew is working 10 hours a day to meet the demand for repairs.
"There's so much out there, we may not get it that day but we do generate a ticket on it so that they can go back and take care of it," Weddle said.
In addition to the alerts that come in through the Ready311 app, or by calling 311, the Street Department has a separate list of potholes that are already on their radar. With respect to Mayor Scott Conger's announcement to invest $3 million in street resurfacing across 33 city streets, it is intentional that time and resources need not be wasted to fill certain potholes on a street that has plans to be entirely surfaced in the future.
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The process of using the Ready311 app is as simple as sending in a request for the filling of a pothole on a designated street. From there, an alert is sent to the street crew on their tablets, and are dispatched as quickly as 30 minutes later to repair it, according to Weddle.
"We try to take care of those requests as quickly as possible," he added. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/government/2023/05/23/jackson-street-dept-encourages-resident-use-of-311-app-for-potholes/70244502007/ | 2023-05-23T17:58:22 | 0 | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/local/government/2023/05/23/jackson-street-dept-encourages-resident-use-of-311-app-for-potholes/70244502007/ |
A 39-year-old Queens man has been arrested on attempted murder and assault charges for allegedly shoving a 35-year-old woman into a subway in Manhattan without provocation, leaving her critically injured, authorities say.
Police said Tuesday that Kamal Semrade had been arrested earlier in the morning. It wasn't clear if he had an attorney, nor was it clear if the NYPD was familiar with his name.
The victim did not know his name, according to the NYPD. Cops say it was an apparently wordless, random attack by a stranger at the Lexington Avenue and 63rd Street station on Sunday.
According to the NYPD, Semrade allegedly came up from behind the woman and shoved her head into an E train, which was preparing to depart the station. She fell backward onto the platform and was taken to a hospital for treatment of lacerations to her head as well as a diagnosed spinal fracture, officials say.
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There was no immediate update from police or the hospital on the woman's condition Tuesday.
A GoFundMe page to help raise funds for her staggering medical bills, which the organizer says already top six digits, raised nearly $8,000 of its $200,000 goal on Day 1.
The page describes the woman as a "source of joy as a friend, colleague and human being. She's artistic, lighthearted, witty, and above all, someone we consider family," it says.
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Friends and family were initially told the prognosis was poor as far as her ability to regain movement below her neck, but they say she's already proving the doubters wrong. Still, she has a long road to recovery ahead.
The MTA said it was pleased by the swift arrest.
"The NYPD acted quickly, using pictures from MTA cameras, to arrest a suspect and start delivering justice to the victim, who is in our thoughts at this terrible time," NYC Transit President Richard Davey said in a statement. "It’s now up to prosecutors to pursue maximum consequences available under the law." | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/queens-man-arrested-in-lexington-ave-subway-push/4359100/ | 2023-05-23T17:59:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/queens-man-arrested-in-lexington-ave-subway-push/4359100/ |
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — It's been 10 years since the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River collapsed, plunging three people and two vehicles into the water below.
A section of the bridge fell into the water on May 23, 2013 after a truck carrying a tall load hit the bridge in Mount Vernon, about 60 miles north of Seattle. Two vehicles fell into the Skagit River and three people were rescued with minor injuries.
The collapse investigation
A year after the bridge collapse, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said insufficient route planning, a distracted pilot driver and an inadequate permitting process by the state of Washington all played a part in the bridge collapse.
William Scott, who was driving the truck with the tall load for Mullen Trucking, told investigators a freight truck came up fast on his left. He said he drove to the bridge's right side, which had a lower vertical clearance than the center lane.
According to the investigation, Scott thought his load was 15 feet and 9 inches - about 2 inches shorter than it actually was. The top of the load collided with the far right side of the overhead truss structure.
The Washington State Patrol Major Accident Investigative Team cited the truck driver for negligent driving, stating the bridge collapse resulted from a series of miscalculations, mistakes and errors by the truck driver and his employer, including:
- The truck driver did not know the accurate height of his oversized load and received a permit for a load 2 inches lower than the one he carried.
- The truck driver failed to research the route to ensure it could accommodate his over-height load. Had he taken the advanced safety steps required of all drivers who haul oversized loads, he would have known the left southbound lane of the bridge provided adequate vertical clearance for the load.
- The pilot-car driver was on the phone as she crossed the bridge and did not notify the truck driver of the height clearance pole striking the bridge.
- The truck driver was following the pilot car too closely and would not have been able to stop in time even if the pilot-car driver had notified him of the pole strikes.
Scott was issued a $550 ticket in May 2014 for his role in the bridge collapse. The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said the owner of the shed that struck the bridge, Saxon Energy Services, Inc. was also financially responsible for the damage caused by this collision, according to state law.
The aftermath of the collapse
The state Department of Transportation automatically issued Mullen Trucking an oversized-load permit over the Internet, without personnel review and without comparing the given dimensions to the proposed route.
In a 2014 hearing, the NTSB voted unanimously to issue a number of recommendations, including encouraging states to ban nonessential cellphone use by pilot-car drivers and requiring better warnings of low-clearance bridges, as well as lane-specific guidance for bridge clearance.
WSDOT filed a $17 million lawsuit to recover costs related to the bridge collapse. The lawsuit named four parties as responsible: the truck driver whose oversized truck hit the bridge; the driver's employer; the pilot-car driver; and the owner of the metal shed being transported.
Mullen Trucking countersued, saying the state was partially at fault and should have to pay some of the damages. Mullen Trucking said the state was negligent in issuing a permit for the load and in maintaining the bridge.
Two years later, Washington's Supreme Court said in a split decision that the state cannot be held at fault for the accident that caused the I-5 bridge over the Skagit River to collapse in 2013.
In a 5-4 decision, the court pointed to a state law that says vehicle owners or operators must exercise due care in making sure their vehicles can pass under a structure and that the state can't be held liable for damages caused by an over-height vehicle.
The dissenting justices said the state could not be found liable under that law, but that it still could be at fault if it failed to properly maintain the bridge.
The Skagit bridge carries an average of 71,000 vehicles a day over the river on I-5, Washington's major north-south roadway between Oregon and Canada. Workers installed an emergency span and then replaced it with a permanent one in September 2013. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/infrastructure/skagit-river-bridge-collapsed-10-years-ago-today/281-2a61ff3e-9666-4317-a05e-79d94eb8b2da | 2023-05-23T18:00:43 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/infrastructure/skagit-river-bridge-collapsed-10-years-ago-today/281-2a61ff3e-9666-4317-a05e-79d94eb8b2da |
Under threat of a $10K-per-day fine, RI retail pot company takes down billboards
PAWTUCKET — Marijuana retailer Joe Pakuris’ defiant revolt against what he calls Rhode Island’s unfair ban on pot advertising was short lived.
On Sunday, the three Interstate 95 billboards he erected days earlier came down under threat from state regulators that his Mother Earth Wellness dispensary would otherwise face a $10,000-a-day fine and Pakuris could lose his license to sell marijuana to both medical patients and recreational users.
“I think it’s totally unfair and negligent on DBR’s part that they haven’t amended this ridiculous ban since the beginning of the program,” Pakuris said. The Department of Business Regulation “has done nothing to get this program off the ground.”
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Lawmakers approved recreational sale of marijuana last May, but it took Gov. Dan McKee a full year to name three nominees to a new Cannabis Control Commission, which among other duties, is tasked with reviewing advertising rules established a decade ago when the medical marijuana program began.
What infuriates Pakuris is that his Massachusetts dispensary competitors are free to advertise along Rhode Island’s roadways – including just across I-95 from his own dispensary – while he and six other in-state dispensaries can’t.
The Rhode Island marijuana regulation in question reads in part: “No licensee or agent of a licensee may … advertise in any manner that is viewable or can otherwise be perceived in a public space, including but not limited to billboards, bus wraps, benches, adopt a highway signs, or any format that may be viewable from roads or walkways.”
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Matthew Santacroce, DBR’s deputy director, reiterated that regulation in a letter to Pakuris’ lawyer on Friday that also spelled out the consequences if the billboards were not removed by 9 a.m. the following Monday.
Santacroce noted that DBR supports legislation, unanimously approved in the House, that would give DBR's cannabis regulation office the power to make rules on marijuana advertising now while the cannabis commission is formed. (McKee's three commission nominees are awaiting Senate approval.)
“However,” said Santacroce, “the department and its licensees must continue to abide by the regulation until such time as the proposed amendments become law.”
'They didn't need to waste all this time'
Pakuris says the legislation is unnecessary; the DBR has always had the power to write “a one-page, temporary guidance” that would simply allow roadway billboards to perhaps capture those Rhode Islanders who would otherwise cross the state line to buy marijuana.
“They didn’t need to waste all this time,” Pakuris said. “They just didn't want to do it and I don’t know why.”
Pakuris said it cost him $6,000 to have the three highway billboards erected last Thursday and Friday, each pointing motorists to the nearest exit to get to his dispensary.
It cost him another $5,000 to have billboard riggers come on Sunday and strip them down.
Contact Tom Mooney at: tmooney@providencejournal.com | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/mother-earth-wellness-dispensary-in-pawtucket-takes-down-billboards/70247121007/ | 2023-05-23T18:12:49 | 0 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/mother-earth-wellness-dispensary-in-pawtucket-takes-down-billboards/70247121007/ |
SCRANTON, Pa. — A ride share driver was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a passenger in Lackawanna County.
Scranton police said Raul Pujols Gonzalez picked up a female passenger, locked the vehicle doors to hold her in the vehicle, exposed himself, and requested her to perform a sexual act.
It happened Monday at South Hyde Park Avenue and Division Street in Scranton.
Pujols Gonzalez is charged with indecent exposure, open lewdness, false imprisonment, and harassment.
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WAPWALLOPEN, Pa. — An orchard in Luzerne County is providing an update on last week's efforts to fight the freezing temperatures.
The Heller Orchards family tells us that the more than 100 campfires they set last Thursday in their peach orchard saved that fruit from the late-season freeze.
However, the helicopter and wind machines used to save the apples were not as successful.
The family said there was just not enough warm air to move down into the trees, so not all the apple crop made it through the hours of below-freezing temperatures.
The farm near Wapwallopen still hopes to have some apples at the markets this season. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/some-crops-damaged-by-last-weeks-freeze-heller-orchards-wapwallopen/523-54c5f245-0fae-41f4-ae51-b24ffb69c7ce | 2023-05-23T18:21:41 | 1 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/luzerne-county/some-crops-damaged-by-last-weeks-freeze-heller-orchards-wapwallopen/523-54c5f245-0fae-41f4-ae51-b24ffb69c7ce |
CARLTON — A man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder just three weeks after severely beating a staff member at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake.
Nicolas Ladell Aron-Jones, 29, entered the plea at a hearing Monday in State District Court. He is expected to receive more than 18 years in prison.
Court documents state that Aron-Jones used a fan motor to beat the security counselor before stomping on his head and bragging about the assault to fellow clients and staff. The 53-year-old worker suffered a traumatic brain injury and had to be airlifted to an advanced care hospital.
The security officer was making his rounds May 1 when Aron-Jones approached him from behind and struck him with a pillowcase containing the fan motor, according to the criminal complaint. The employee fell to the ground and was unable to defend himself as Aron-Jones swung the weapon at his head and body several more times.
The defendant reportedly kicked and stomped on the counselor's head eight times before being pushed away by other staff and sprayed with a chemical irritant. As he retreated to his room and was transported to another area of the facility, Aron-Jones was heard yelling threats and making a series of comments including: "His man saved his life because I was going to kill that motherf-----."
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The complaint states that the unidentified staff member was flown to an unspecified hospital and diagnosed with bleeding on the brain, along with other injuries including a laceration to the eye.
Aron-Jones, according to documents, was convicted of multiple sex crimes and violent offenses as a juvenile in the Twin Cities area. He has been in local jails, the state prison system and various treatment facilities since his teenage years, and he is under indefinite commitment to MSOP as a "sexually dangerous person."
A 2015 commitment order indicates he was charged in juvenile court in 2009 with molesting 9- and 15-year-old boys, later pleading guilty to second-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was ordered to undergo treatment and subsequently admitted to a count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for assaulting a female staff member at a group home.
As an adult, Aron- Jones was convicted of exposing himself to a developmentally disabled woman at a park, biting a correctional worker and violating predatory offender registration requirements.
He had a history of violence in his time at Moose Lake, with five prior felony convictions for assaulting staff, making threats or damaging property.
Court documents indicate he repeatedly threatened to kill workers and punched, bit and spit on employees in previous unprovoked attacks. In one case, a worker was briefly knocked unconscious by Aron-Jones and kicked several times while he was on the ground. In another, he reportedly grabbed a female worker while brandishing a sharpened plastic object and stating that he was "in prison for life and had nothing to lose."
Aron-Jones received prison time for all five incidents and has at times been moved to the custody of the Minnesota Department of Corrections. However, the sentences had little practical effect as he remains subject to the civil commitment.
The sex offender program has been controversial for decades, allowing the state — with a judge's approval — to hold offenders well beyond after their criminal sentence is fulfilled. It is considered a treatment program, but very few clients have been successfully discharged back into the community, and many have spent decades locked up at the Moose Lake and St. Peter facilities.
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Another serious attack happened at Moose Lake in 2019, when sex offender George Mack Jr. used a razor blade to slash the throat of clinician Zachary Campbell. Officials described that as "one of the most serious attacks" in the program's history, and it resulted in Mack receiving the statutory maximum 20 years in prison for attempted murder.
Under state sentencing guidelines, Aron-Jones is expected to receive a 220-month prison term. He would be required to spend at least two-thirds of that with the Minnesota Department of Corrections — approximately 12 years — before he could be subject to a return to MSOP.
The Carlton County Attorney's Office agreed to drop the remaining charges of first-, second- and fourth-degree assault. Judge Amy Lukasavitz scheduled sentencing for July 17. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/moose-lake-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-murder-of-staff-member | 2023-05-23T18:25:59 | 0 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/moose-lake-sex-offender-pleads-guilty-to-attempted-murder-of-staff-member |
The building that once housed historic San Francisco punk venue Mabuhay Gardens is about to change hands, the San Francisco Chronicle first reported. (The Chronicle and SFGATE are both owned by Hearst but have separate newsrooms.)
Often referred to as “The Fab Mab,” the 12,000-square-foot club at 435 Broadway in North Beach brought the DIY genre to a global audience and became a magnet for bands that were about to hit the big time in the late 1970s and 1980s, from the Dead Kennedys to the Avengers to Devo. Other touring acts that were already at the forefront of the scene, including Blondie, the Ramones, the Go-Go’s and Iggy Pop, also made appearances there.
In the mid-'70s, the space was a Filipino supper club owned by Ness Aquino, who was approached by promoter Jerry Paulsen to start putting on shows there every Monday, its slowest night of the week. The Nuns and the Contractions were among the first groups to play there, and with the assistance of notoriously abrasive emcee and “Pope of Punk” Dirk Dirksen, the popularity of the venue exploded. It hosted 3,600 concerts until its closure in 1987, according to a 2022 episode of the Kitchen Sisters podcast, “From Pinoy to Punk — The Rise of the Mabuhay Gardens.”
“To play, you need a place — be it where you live, the street, a venue. For unrestricted play, you need an unrestricted playground. Dirk Dirksen envisioned The Fab Mab just as such a playground,” the late San Francisco filmmaker Mindaugis Bagdon, who documented the scene for decades, told the podcast. “Without him and The Mab, there might not have been the great punk scene in the late 1970s in San Francisco.”
The auction for the property is set to begin June 6, with a starting bid of $2.15 million, according to a listing from Sotheby’s International.
Constructed in 1919, the building was originally an Italian men’s club called Garibaldi Hall. Following the years of the Mab, the space was also home to the On Broadway Theater, the Velvet Lounge and Fame. Records show it was listed for $9.75 million in 2019.
The listing for the space is curiously ambiguous. “435 Broadway Blvd is a premier, multi-venue event space on the coast of San Francisco, with successful event management for 30+ years,” it reads. “The eclectic and versatile property is best known for its party, night club and live music venues while catering to many other event types.”
Jello Biafra of the Dead Kennedys was quick to spot the ad and share some of its history on Facebook. “Attention rich people!” he wrote. “This building up for sale is the former home of both Mabuhay Gardens downstairs and the On Broadway upstairs! In other words, MAXIMUM PUNK HISTORY and a lot more!! The Mab was the CBGB’s of the whole west coast, and it ain’t even been torn down!” | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/mabuhay-gardens-435-broadway-sf-auction-18113439.php | 2023-05-23T18:27:08 | 1 | https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/mabuhay-gardens-435-broadway-sf-auction-18113439.php |
Cars, jellyfish and rip currents: How to stay safe on the beach for Memorial Day weekend
This year's Memorial Day weekend may not be quite as hectic on our local beaches as the last few years have been.
For one thing, stormy weather is expected to last through the week with more rain possible over the weekend. And the massive "Orlando Invades Daytona" event that swamped the beaches and closed bridges in previous years has been canceled after Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood sent cease-and-desist letters to the organizers.
But big crowds are still expected to hit the beach when the sun comes out, and with those weather conditions come dangerous surf.
“We’re expecting hazardous rip current conditions," said Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs.
"We rescued more than 100 people out of the water this past weekend,” she said. “I just really want to let people to know to swim in front of a staffed lifeguard tower. That’s the most important thing to remember going to the beach."
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The United States Lifesaving Association has designated the week before Memorial Day — May 22-29, this year — as National Beach Safety Week, "an annual reminder of the joys and hazards associated with the aquatic environment" at the beginning of the busy summer beach season. Here's what you need to know.
How do I stay safe on the beach?
Our unique tradition of allowing driving on our hard-packed beaches for almost as long as there have been automobiles also introduces unique hazards.
- Children should've monitored at all times, and held by the hand when crossing traffic.
- Do not sit, lie, or place personal property in the driving or parking areas.
- Drivng and parking areas are marked by signs and wooden posts. If driving, watch for children, pedestrians, sunbathers and wildlife.
- Alcohol, fireworks, pets and glass containers are not permitted on the beach.
How do I stay safe in the ocean?
- Watch children carefully when they're in the water, no matter how shallow.
- Always swim in front of a lifeguard. Some locations have apps to help you find them (here's Volusia's).
- Pay attention to warning flags or ask a lifeguard about surf conditions and rip currents.
- Swim with a buddy, or flotation device.
- If you see someone in trouble, don't become a victim yourself. Throw them something that floats and get help from a lifeguard or call 9-1-1.
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What are rip currents?
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, most often found at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and near structures such as jetties and piers. Even strong, experienced swimmers caught in a rip current can easily tire themselves out trying to swim against it back to shore.
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What do I do if I get caught in a rip current?
- Don't panic or thrash about. Try to stay calm. Don't fight the current.
- Swim, float or tread water parallel to the shore until the current fades or you get out of it, and then swim to shore.
- If you can't reach the shore, draw attention to yourself by waving or shouting for help.
What do the beach warning flags mean?
Watch for beach warning flags at lifeguard towers, stations and other locations for a heads-up on current conditions and potential dangers.
- Double red flags mean the water is closed to the public.
- A red flag is high hazard, meaning high surf and/or strong currents.
- A yellow flag is medium hazard, meaning moderate surf and/or currents.
- A green flag is low hazard, meaning calm conditions, exercise caution.
- A purple flag means that dangerous marine life spotted.
What do I do if I get stung by a jellyfish?
Jellyfish are common in the waters off the east Florida coast, and they can sting you if you brush against one in the ocean or if one washes ashore. Jellyfish stings range from mild to deadly and may require first-aid.
But the suggestions about baking soda or urine? Forget them, they don't help and they may hurt. Here's what you should do:
- Ask a lifeguard for help, if one is available.
- Rinse the area with vinegar to reduce stings.
- Remove any tentacles with tweezers.
- Apply a hot compress or soak in hot water for 45 minutes.
- Seek medical care if the sting is serious.
What do I do if I'm on the beach and see lightning?
Don't wait until you see the flash, or assume it's safe because you can see how far off the rain is. Lighting can strike as far as ten miles from where it's raining.
As soon as you hear thunder, leave the beach and take shelter in an enclosed vehicle or building. Stay off the beach for at least 30 minutes after that last cap of thunder. | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/rip-currents-a-dangerous-concern-during-national-beach-safety-week/70247443007/ | 2023-05-23T18:40:39 | 1 | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/rip-currents-a-dangerous-concern-during-national-beach-safety-week/70247443007/ |
Chesterfield police announced the arrest of six suspects as part of an online sting operation by detectives from the Special Victims and Vice and Narcotics units.
During the May 16 operation, police say the suspects communicated online with people they believed to be minors and arranged to meet them at a physical location to have sexual relations. Police arrested the suspects when they arrived at the location.
The following suspects were arrested and charged with solicitation of prostitution with a minor and frequenting a bawdy place:
- Ivan R. Acosta, 44, of Richmond
- Hector E. Barahona Salguero, 34, of Chesterfield
- Ernest B. Christian, III, 33, of Richmond
- Raun C.K. Hall, Jr., 27, of Chesterfield
- Tarek M. Hezam, 36, of Richmond
- Joseph F. Suarez, 33, of Richmond
All of the suspects except Hall were also charged with use of a vehicle to promote prostitution, and Hezam faces additional charges of carrying a concealed weapon and brandishing a firearm.
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Those with additional questions should call Maj. Mike Louth of the Investigations Bureau at (804) 748-1529.
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Russian troops and security forces quashed an alleged cross-border raid from Ukraine in what appeared to be one of the most serious cross-border attacks since the war began. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have killed more than 70 attackers in a battle that lasted around 24 hours. Moscow blamed the raid that began Monday on Ukrainian military saboteurs. Kyiv portrayed it as an uprising against the Kremlin by Russian partisans. It was impossible to reconcile the two versions or to say with any certainty who was behind the attack or what the aims were. The battle took place in the Belgorod region, which is a Russian military hub with fuel and ammunition depots.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling. Yet there was no agreement Monday as Washington races to strike a budget compromise and raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially devastating federal default as soon as next week. Despite the lack of movement toward a possible agreement, both men appeared upbeat as they face a deadline, as soon as June 1, when the government could run out of cash to pay its bills.
Portuguese police aided by German and British officers have resumed their search for Madeleine McCann, the British child who disappeared in the country’s southern Algarve region 16 years ago. Some 30 officers could be seen in the area by the Arade dam, about 50 kilometers (30 miles) from Praia da Luz, where the 3-year-old was last seen alive in 2007. On Monday, Portuguese police set up a blue base tent and cordoned off the area to the media and public. Eyewitnesses said police began work shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday in an area some kilometers (miles) away from the base tent. Madeleine’s disappearance stirred worldwide interest for several years, with reported sightings stretching as far away as Australia.
The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal case is holding a hybrid hearing to make sure that the former president is aware of new rules barring him from using evidence to attack witnesses. Trump won’t have to show up to court for Tuesday's hearing at a Manhattan courthouse. Instead, the Republican will be connected by video conference, with his face beamed onto courtroom TV monitors. His lawyers and prosecutors must still appear in person. The judge agreed to the extra step of personally instructing Trump on the restrictions after listing them May 8 in what’s known as a protective order. Trump pleaded not guilty and says the prosecution is politically motivated.
An advice columnist who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation award against former President Donald Trump has filed an amendment to a second lawsuit against him, asking for another $10 million for remarks he made after the verdict. The amended lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court Monday by lawyers for E. Jean Carroll. Carroll defamation claims against Trump have proceeded in two separate lawsuits, one decided in a trial that just concluded, and another that previously dealt only with derogatory remarks that Trump made in 2019 while he was still president. That lawsuit, which has been tied up in still-unresolved legal appeals, is the one to which Carroll has added her new claims.
A judge has rejected Kari Lake’s remaining legal claim challenging her loss in the race for Arizona governor. Judge Peter A. Thompson said in his written ruling Monday night that Lake failed to prove that Maricopa County did not verify signatures on mail ballots as required by law. Lake presented her case in a three-day hearing last week. Witnesses who were called to testify included two lower level screeners of ballot signatures and someone in handwriting forensics. County officials had defended the signature verification efforts and said they had nothing to hide. Lake did not immediately comment on the ruling.
A London judge has ruled against Prince Harry in his efforts to pay for police protection when he visits Britain. The ruling Tuesday rejected the Duke of Sussex's assertion that the British government exceeded its authority when it denied his request to hire police. The British government stopped providing security after Harry and his wife, Meghan, quit their royal duties and moved to California in 2020. Harry says he doesn't feel safe visiting with his young children and has cited aggressive paparazzi. He is separately challenging the decision to deny him government-paid security.
The Denver Nuggets are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history. Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the Nuggets swept the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4. Jamal Murray scored 25 points for the top-seeded Nuggets, who overcame LeBron James’ 31-point first half and a 15-point halftime deficit to earn their first conference title in 47 seasons in the NBA. James finished with 40 points after the highest-scoring postseason half of his matchless career.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 32 shots for his first career playoff shutout, Sam Reinhart scored a power-play goal midway through the second period and the Florida Panthers moved one win away from a most improbable trip to the Stanley Cup Final by blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 1-0. Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett had the assists on Reinhart's goal for Florida, which now leads the Eastern Conference final 3-0. The Panthers haven’t played for the Stanley Cup since 1996, but can clinch a trip to the title round with a win in Game 4 on Wednesday. | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/chesterfield-police-online-solicitationsting/article_14f07b22-f992-11ed-885f-9ff362c210e9.html | 2023-05-23T18:42:50 | 0 | https://richmond.com/news/local/crime-courts/chesterfield-police-online-solicitationsting/article_14f07b22-f992-11ed-885f-9ff362c210e9.html |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Saginaw police are looking for a missing 78-year-old man for the second time this year.
Police say Turner Fife was last seen leaving his residence on the east side of Saginaw around 3 p.m. Monday. He was driving his burgundy Cadillac CTS with Michigan license plate EHC7887.
Investigators say Fife suffers from dementia.
He also was reported missing last January. Authorities eventually found him in Charlevoix, where his vehicle ran out of gas.
Anyone who sees Fife should call 911 immediately. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/saginaw-man-reported-missing-for-second-time-this-year/article_3829dac0-f997-11ed-9394-cfaeafddcf7b.html | 2023-05-23T18:42:56 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/saginaw-man-reported-missing-for-second-time-this-year/article_3829dac0-f997-11ed-9394-cfaeafddcf7b.html |
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - The Saginaw Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 officer to the force.
The Saginaw City Council approved the purchase of Taz, a 15-month-old German Shepherd-Malinois mix, during a meeting Monday evening. He will be the fifth K-9 on the Saginaw Police Department.
Taz is coming from Portland, Ore., and will join Officer Dominic Vasquez when he completes training soon. Taz replaces K-9 Cigan, who retired last week.
Taz is trained in tracking suspects, searching for lost people and sniffing out illegal drugs
"The addition of Taz is a huge benefit for the department and the citizens of our city," Saginaw Police Chief Bob Ruth said. "The contributions our K-9 unit brings to our force are immeasurable." | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/saginaw-police-department-welcomes-k-9-taz/article_f42a2c9a-f990-11ed-8c56-33e7dcecc11c.html | 2023-05-23T18:43:02 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/saginaw-police-department-welcomes-k-9-taz/article_f42a2c9a-f990-11ed-8c56-33e7dcecc11c.html |
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – A 17-year-old is facing attempted first-degree murder charges in connection with a shooting last week in Daytona Beach, police said.
Police said on Friday three people arrived at Halifax Health separately with gunshot wounds. Two men, ages 35 and 24, sustained several shots after they said someone came up to their vehicle along the 200 block of North Adams St. near Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard and demanded they “give it up.”
According to police, one of the victims said they tried to take the firearm from the suspect and that’s when he fired the weapon.
Around the same time, police said Tyrone Gipson Jr., 17, arrived at Halifax Health with gunshot wounds to the abdomen and arm, after parking on the far northwestern side of the hospital.
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Police said they checked Gipson’s vehicle and found blood on the driver’s side door and the rear passenger seats and a small handgun on one of the seats. According to officers, they also found a backpack with fresh blood and narcotics abandoned on hospital property.
Police said Gipson told them he had fired the gun during a fight and he was defending himself. Police added that Gipson was also with other individuals, though details about them were not released.
Gipson is currently being held in Volusia County jail without bond.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A man accused of luring and fatally shooting a 38-year-old later found set on fire in Lake County in December 2021 was arrested, records show.
Darion McGee, 30, was booked on Sunday into the Lake County jail.
According to an arrest affidavit, McGee was texting and meeting with the victim, 38-year-old Mustafa Connelly, to arrange a robbery together.
When the two met up on Dec. 17, 2021, to conduct the robbery, Connelly was shot at least twice in the back before being found on 1645 Veech Road, a property known locally as “the car wash,” burning in an orange Hyundai passenger vehicle, according to the affidavit.
McGee faces a second-degree murder charge.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A man was arrested Sunday after deputies said he raped a woman at the Orlando County spa she worked at.
Martell Landers, 37, faces charges in connection with the sexual battery that occurred around 8 p.m. Sunday at A Beautiful Spa at 4925 E Colonial Drive.
According to an arrest affidavit, deputies responded to the massage parlor, where a victim said Landers forced her to have sex with him. The victim said she tried multiple times to escape, but Landers grabbed her hair and throat, making her fear for her life, the affidavit shows. Deputies added that they observed red marks on her neck and breast and cuts on her elbows and knees.
According to deputies, the victim said she was able to escape after “a long while,” eventually getting away by distracting him. Landers chased after her and she fought him off and started yelling for help, the affidavit reads.
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Employees at a neighboring business heard her and rushed to help, deputies said. A witness said they saw Landers put his hands on the victim, separated the two and called 911, the affidavit continues.
The victim identified Landers in a photo lineup as the man who “raped me and hit me on the floor,” according to the affidavit.
Surveillance video also shows Landers entering the spa at around 7:47 p.m. and running out of the massage room area without pants on shortly after 8 p.m., officials said.
Deputies said they met with Landers at Orlando Regional Medical Center, where he was being treated for injuries.
He faces charges for sexual battery using an intoxicating substance and false imprisonment.
No other details were relesed.
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CLERMONT, Fla. – The Amateur Athletic Union, commonly known as AAU, announced a new events center will be coming to Clermont’s Olympus Sports Campus.
The yet-to-be-built 250-acre Olympus campus was announced last year and will be located near the Lake Louisa State Park in Lake County.
Officials said there will be a three-phase plan to complete the Olympus campus, which is expected to begin later this year.
“This development is very important for businesses,” said David Colby, president of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce. “We’ve become a center for sports and wellness here in South Lake County and this helps create even more good paying jobs here in the community.”
When completed, the Olympus campus is expected to offer a year-round schedule of amateur, college and “elite events,” on-site hospitality and entertainment and an Athlete Center and Performance Institute as the centerpiece, according to a news release from Olympus.
“Olympus is creating the most impressive environment for athletes, fans and the community, and we are thrilled to be a part of it,” said Kim Fessler, the governor of AAU Florida. “To think that we can now host, for example, the largest volleyball event in the world at Olympus – with on-property hotels and entertainment, and a special Performance Institute for the athletes – is just beyond exciting.”
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The AAU Event Center at Olympus is a planned 100,000-square-foot indoor facility that will celebrate, “Sports For All, Forever” and will be located in the Olympus campus. It is scheduled to open late 2025, officials said.
It is expected to feature basketball, volleyball, martial arts, cheer, pickleball, climbing, indoor soccer, baseball and softball (pitching and hitting), as well as AAU offices, retail pavilions and cafés.
AAU, which bills itself as one of the largest, multi-sport event organizations in the world, was founded in 1888 and is currently headquartered in Lake Buena Vista. It currently boasts 700,000 members, according to the release.
“The aim of our partnership with AAU is to support and enhance the athlete’s journey and dedication, while at the same time creating a place filled with exciting experiences in a location that is truly special and unique in the whole world,” said Matt Carroll, Olympus’ senior advisor of sports development.
According to the release, the sports campus will also feature an international soccer center with a 3,500-seat soccer stadium and multiple soccer fields, a 4.5-mile trail system for triathlon and other events, a beach volleyball pavilion, an Ice Center with ice pads for ice hockey and figure skating and the largest authentic red-clay tennis court center in the country.
“Olympus continues to be a catalyst promoting growth and innovation in the Wellness Way area and, more broadly, Central Florida,” said Sean M. Parks, Lake County commissioner. “We are thrilled that Olympus and AAU are working to deliver this exciting Fieldhouse & Event Center in the heart of Wellness Way.”
In addition to the sports campus and AAU center, plans for Olympus include a 5,800-seat, multi-purpose arena that will serve as a home for Central Florida professional and amateur sporting events, concerts, performing arts and conventions.
“We look forward to welcoming AAU to the Olympus community and destination, and to the Clermont-Wellness Way area,” said Brian Bulthuis, Clermont city manager. “With today’s announcement, Clermont is truly solidifying its reputation nationally as the ‘Choice of Champions.’”
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Police seek Monroe Co. man as person of interest in Monday non-fatal shooting
Police are asking the public for help to find a Monroe County man wanted as a person of interest in a non-fatal shooting early Monday.
James Pattenaude, 38, of Milan Township, is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said.
Investigators said the shooting happened at about 3 a.m. Monday in the 13000 block of Martinsville Road in Exeter Township. Deputies were called to the location for a report of shots fired.
They arrived and spoke to the home's owner who told them he was inside when he heard several gunshots strike the front of his house, according to authorities. He also told them he saw a vehicle speed away from the home following the shooting.
Through investigating, detectives developed a person of interest in the shooting and determined that he and the victim knew each other. They also believed the shooting was not random, officials said.
Authorities tried to locate the person of interest, identified as Pattenaude, but were unsuccessful.
Officials said Pattenaude is known to stay at multiple locations across Monroe County as well as Metro Detroit's Downriver area.
Police said he is considered armed and dangerous and anyone with information about his whereabouts should call the Detective Bureau of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at (734) 240-7530.
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House panel advances bill requiring Soo Locks security study
Washington ― A U.S. House panel advanced a bipartisan bill Tuesday calling for new study of potential security shortfalls at the Soo Locks, as well as the supply chain and economic impacts of a potential failure at the lock complex at Sault Ste. Marie.
The legislation, led by Republican U.S. Rep. John James of Farmington Hills, passed the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure under a voice vote Tuesday. A roll-call vote was requested and is expected later in the day. Co-sponsors include U.S. Reps. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, and Hillary Scholten, D-Grand Rapids.
The bill directs the secretaries of transportation and defense, in coordination with the commandant of the Coast Guard, to submit the study to Congress within a year of enactment, asking the agencies to also recommend measures to strengthen security at the shipping lock complex and to reduce impacts to supply chains in the event of a Soo Locks failure or attack.
James noted that an average of 7,000 vessels pass through the locks annually, including 95% of the iron ore in the United States.
"The security of the Soo Locks isn't just important for my home state Michigan. It is critical to the United States' economy and to our national security," James said during the committee meeting. "Failing to move this bill forward not only jeopardizes our country's national security, it leaves America waiting for economic disaster to happen."
More:$1.1B Soo Locks project could cost more than triple estimates
Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Missouri, and the panel's top Democrat, Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, both spoke in support of the legislation Tuesday.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing a massive, ongoing project to modernize the Soo Locks complex on the St. Mary's River in the Upper Peninsula connecting Lake Superior to the lower Great Lakes.
Previous studies of the potential economic consequences of a Soo Locks failure have been conducted by the Department of Homeland Security and the Army Corps. The Corps in 2018 concluded that unexpected outage of the 1,200-foot-long Poe lock would create a "bottleneck," disrupting the supply chain for steel production and thus manufacturing — particularly the auto industry.
A 2015 Department of Homeland Security report that found no alternative transportation mode exists for getting iron ore from Minnesota mines to steel mills on the lower Great Lakes.
The Poe is only one of the four aging locks owned and operated by the Army Corps in the Soo that is big enough to handle the largest freighters that carry 89 percent of the cargo through the corridor.
The Michigan delegation had pushed for years for the Army Corps to replace two outdated locks at the Soo with a second, 1,200-foot-long lock to allow for better maintenance and to keep shipping traffic moving when the Poe lock needed repairs.
The Army Corps' 2018 study provided the economic analysis score that allowed the project to finally compete for construction funding, after years of delay.
Congress in December reauthorized the ongoing project to build the new lock at $3.2 billion, which is triple what it had been expected to cost but should allow construction to stay on track, according to the Army Corps.
The Army Corps' budget request for fiscal 2024 proposes to set up a $235 million reserve fund specifically to help complete construction on the Soo Lock project, officials said.
James this spring requested $394 million in funding for the project in 2024 as part of a series of appropriations requests to the House Appropriations Committee.
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Man charged with killing ex-girlfriend at Royal Oak Twp. car dealership
A 44-year-old man has been charged with killing his ex-girlfriend at the Royal Oak Township car dealership where she worked as their 10-year-old child watched from their mother's vehicle, prosecutors said.
Gregory Keyier-Deniro Davis allegedly followed the 40-year-old Sterling Heights woman into the parking lot of Legend Motors at West Eight Mile and Wyoming on Saturday morning and used his vehicle to block her vehicle in the lot, according to a press release from the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. Prosecutors did not release the victim's name.
The woman got out of her vehicle and ran to get help, and Davis allegedly shot her once as she ran and once at close range with a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun, according to the press release. The gun had allegedly been taken from someone else.
Davis allegedly pointed the gun and shot at other people in the parking lot as well, according to the press release. Later Saturday he surrendered himself to police.
Michigan State Police received reports of an active shooter at about 8:40 a.m. at the car dealership, police said Saturday. Officers found the woman's body and several spent shotgun casings in the parking lot.
Davis is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, felon in possession of a firearm, felonious assault and four counts of felony firearm.
"This is a horrific and tragic incident," Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said in a statement. "Every month an average of 70 women are shot and killed by an intimate partner in this country. This event occurred in a place of business where other employees were just a few feet away. My office has charged this individual with first degree murder, the most serious charge under Michigan law, and we will vigorously prosecute this perpetrator for his alleged actions."
Davis was arraigned Tuesday in Oak Park's 45th District Court.
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ALLEN, Texas — A North Texas man who survived the tragic shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets earlier this month has been released from the hospital, officials said Monday.
Irvin Walker II, 46, was shot multiple times and endured two major surgeries, officials said.
He had just dropped off his girlfriend at the Allen outlet mall and was driving through the parking lot, looking for a spot when he was shot.
"That's where the tragedy started," Walker said at a news conference last week.
"I didn't see the shooter," he said, "I just felt the shots."
Unable to drive, Walker got out of his car, started praying and began looking for help. At first, he was running. Then he walked. And then he encountered a security guard, who helped him sit down, as he was "bleeding profusely."
The security guard who came to Walker's aid was Christian LaCour, who later died in the shooting.
Walker had bullet fragment wounds around his head, his neck, his chest and his arm. He didn't need immediate surgery, so doctors gave him a CT scan to determine how deep his bullet wounds were.
Dr. Elizabeth Kim said doctors were "extremely worried" about two of his wounds: A bullet fragment that went to the closest layer near his heart and bullet fragments in his shoulder, below the clavicle, that could have damaged blood vessels to his arm.
Fortunately, his wounds weren't fatal.
The soft tissue damage from the bullets was "extreme," Kim said. Doctors had to clean and close those wounds.
Now, Walker is out of the hospital and will now continue his long road to recovery.
Walker shared he is extremely grateful for the prayers and support received over the past two weeks.
A GoFundMe was started to help Walker to help him, which has raised more than $100,000 as of Tuesday morning.
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LAPORTE — Customers flocked to Louie’s Café to say goodbye Monday, not just to the food and service, but people they think of as family at the downtown institution.
Longtime customer Kelly Nelson of LaPorte had all of the waitresses stand together during the breakfast rush for a group picture she took to help keep alive her memories of the beloved restaurant.
“This is not about the food. This is our family. We’re going to miss them so much, all of these girls. We love them all,” she said.
Nelson and her husband, Terry, brought their granddaughter, Taylor, whose picture as a toddler at the restaurant was included in a display of other customer photos at the checkout.
Louie Vasilarakos was a manager in the restaurant business in Merrillville when he opened his own doors in the city in 1977, said his son and current owner, Tom Vasilarakos.
Initially, he offered mainly sandwiches on the city’s east side, then had more of a traditional restaurant menu on the west end of the community.
In 1985, Louie’s Café moved to Lincolnway and Madison Street, where it’s been ever since.
Vasilarakos, who worked for his father since he was 15, bought the restaurant from his mother, Denise, after Louie passed away in 2013. Eventually, Vasilarakos, 60, said he needed a change from working 12 hour shifts, six days a week at the restaurant.
He said none of his children wanted to take over the establishment, and he tried selling it but couldn’t find a buyer. Itching to move on, Vasilarakos said closing became the only choice to begin a new chapter in his life, which began Saturday with marriage to his bride, Diana.
He’s going to pursue other passions, such as a career as a certified personal physical fitness trainer, and operate a recording studio for bands to produce their music.
“It’s time to pursue other things and get into something that’s a little less stressful,” he said.
Nick Bernel was a member of the 1997 LaPorte High School basketball team when the squad was treated to a spaghetti dinner there before their trip to Indianapolis to play in the state finals.
Bernel, now an architect and restaurant owner in Washington, D.C., said he came home to visit his family a few days earlier than he originally planned so he could sit down for a final meal at Louie’s Café before it closed.
“It’s really sad but I’m glad he’s moving on and doing something else with his life,” Bernel said.
Ed Snow and Art Smith had breakfast at Louie’s Café every Monday for the past 15 years and considered the restaurant a home away from home.
“It’s a good place to come in, relax. You can joke around and nobody gets offended. It’s family. It’s family. It’s going to be missed,” Snow said.
Mary Choromokos, a waitress at the restaurant for 40 years, fought back tears while serving a number of customers unable to keep themselves from crying.
“Very, very sad. This is home. Great boss. Everybody is great here,” said Patty Metheny, a waitress for 14 years at the restaurant.
Annette Voorhees was a customer for 38 years prior to becoming a waitress there over two-years ago.
“I’m happy for them because they get to start a new adventure, but I’m very sad about closing down. Very sad,” she said.
Tom Demakas of Chesterton worked 40 years as a cook for his uncle, Louie, and later his cousin, Tom. Demakas, 73, said he felt good about being able to retire from what can be a tough, yet fun, business.
He also said he'd miss the customers.
“We’ve been here a long time together. It’s like family. It’s going to be tough leaving but you got to retire sooner or later,” he said.
Vasilarakos said he started realizing Monday was the final day after reporting for work.
He said he believed biscuits and gravity will be the menu item most remembered by their customers. He said the restaurant made about 30 gallons of sausage gravy a week, but increased to about 45 gallons a week recently after word spread about the restaurant closing.
“We’ve cooked a lot of meals for our community here and it’s been well appreciated. I couldn’t ask for a better town to get something going in,” he said.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. — After two previous attempts to donate her liver failed, Stacia Carroll, 47, of Bettendorf, is now an organ donor.
"It was pleasant to get beyond the 4:53 a.m. time," Carroll told News 8's Collin Riviello. That time of day is significant to Carroll because the last time she tried to donate her liver, she got a call from the surgeon cancelling the treatment because the intended recipient had an infection in her bloodstream.
Two days after the surgery, with medical bandages on her neck, Carroll was in good spirits, telling News 8 she felt better than she thought, after having part of her liver removed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
"For me, it's a temporary discomfort to go through this," Carroll said via a Zoom call from her hospital bed. "But I feel pretty darn good. I guess I wasn't expecting to feel as good as I do, two days after the surgery to be up and walking."
Her journey to get to this point was a hectic one.
"This whole process began May 4, 2022," Carroll said in an interview two days before her third attempt at becoming an organ donor.
That's when her family doctor put out a public call for help. He needed a new liver. So, she jumped at the chance to give back to him in the only way the Genesis Health System Benefits & Wellness Coordinator knew: an organ donation.
"You know, one person can't do everything, but I can do something," Carroll said. "And knowing that this individual needs a life saving liver transplant, I can go through the surgery and give that individual a better quality of life and longer life.
But just four days after finishing testing last year at the Mayo Clinic, she got word that her family doctor had passed away.
"It definitely was most disappointing," Carroll said. "I felt most disappointed for the family."
For Carroll, she knew she could have quit right then and there. But she didn't, and she stayed on as a possible organ donor.
Fast forward to this past April and she got a second call for a woman who needed a new liver, and Carroll's liver seemed to have the best compatibility, so she drove the five hours to Rochester, Minnesota to get tested once again.
"There's still very few people that can and will donate life in this way," Carroll said. "So I really felt that it was Dr. Omar's initiation of his need that really prompted me to step forward."
But on the day of the surgery, just 30 minutes before Carroll was to report to the hospital, the surgeon called to cancel the transplant.
"I think we were stunned to receive a call from the surgeon at 30 minutes prior to us needing to report to the hospital for the surgery," Carroll said.
Now having failed at donating her liver to two different recipients, Carroll's options were limited. The tests done on her liver would only be valid for so long before she would have to take time off work and make the drive up north for medical staff to get the most up-to-date results.
"It's been a long year of a lot of emotions, and a lot of physical appointments and testing and things to get to this point," Carroll said. She didn't know if her intended recipient would be able to receive a transplant anymore because of the infection.
But then almost a month later, she got a third call from the Mayo Clinic, telling her the doctors would like to attempt the transplant once more.
"I'm hopeful that the third time is the charm," Carroll said.
Then on Wednesday May 17, Carroll went under anesthesia for about five hours and was several ounces lighter upon waking up.
"I've heard my liver is seeming to be settling in very well in the recipient," Carroll said. "And so it sounds like we're both doing very well."
She doesn't know exactly who is now living with a piece of her liver inside of them, only that it is a woman, but Carroll says she's given the medical staff her contact info to give to the recipient in case that person should want to one day meet.
And Carroll hopes so too because she got that person a gift.
"I had bought a pair of socks that are the notes-to-self socks, but each pair has a different saying or an encouraging word on it," Carroll said. "And I got a pair for the recipient that just says 'I am strong'. And then my mom had found a really cute little rock that has the word 'peace' on it and a little poem that accompanies it. [We're] wanting her to know that we're thinking of her and we want the best recovery and outcome for her as well. And so I was able to give that to one of the transplant nurse coordinators to give to her." | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/bettendorf-mom-donates-liver-third-try-success/526-5f65ef70-38cb-43b5-92ac-dba65f377c83 | 2023-05-23T19:00:41 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/bettendorf-mom-donates-liver-third-try-success/526-5f65ef70-38cb-43b5-92ac-dba65f377c83 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is pushing for change when it comes to safety culture on the roads.
The 'Go Safely' campaign has been around for a few years to promote safe driving habits. Now, there's a way for people to get more involved in keeping drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians safer.
Distracted driving and fatal crash numbers are a concern across the nation and in California. According to OTS, about 4,300 people were killed on California roads in 2021. OTS Deputy Director Tim Weisberg says the goal is zero.
"The number is staggering. It's 12 people a day, dying on our roads. Every day. That’s 12 people that walk out the door and don't come back to their family," said Weisberg. "That’s a number that stands out to us because these are people, everybody has somebody who cares about them, and everyone has been affected by someone who's been seriously injured or killed in a crash."
Weisberg says they want to change the culture of accepting bad driving habits to create safer roads and fewer deaths.
He says state traffic safety partners are continuously working together on the movement and they hope community members will too.
You can help by filling out a survey to bring attention to traffic safety issues in your area. Weisberg says people take pride in where they live and they hope local action and community involvement can empower people to make a difference.
"It's really to drive what we're calling traffic safety champions ... We want to connect you with resources, be at community meetings, be involved in some projects happening in your community to make your roads safer," said Weisberg. "We're gathering their contact information if they're willing to share it and connecting them with resources in their community."
Weisberg says if you fill out the traffic safety survey, they take that information to identify patterns. Then, they figure out how to address them. You may also receive additional information that can help. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/office-of-traffic-safety-seeks-community-input/103-b0e82db7-2bed-49ae-ab19-24bd47382dab | 2023-05-23T19:00:47 | 0 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/office-of-traffic-safety-seeks-community-input/103-b0e82db7-2bed-49ae-ab19-24bd47382dab |
A week after sharing his story of surviving the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets earlier this month, Irvin Walker is out of the hospital.
The 46-year-old Louisiana man spoke to reporters last week, talking about his recovery and his memories of the shooting.
Eight people were killed, including three children, when a man opened fire on shoppers in the parking lot of the outdoor mall on May 6. Seven others, including Walker, were injured in the attack.
He said had just dropped off his girlfriend at a store at the mall because it was so busy. When he drove off to find parking, he encountered a barrage of gunfire.
"I didn't see the shooter, I just felt the shots," explained Walker.
"When you see the shots to the windshield you're going to wonder, 'How he's even sitting here today?'" said Daryl K. Washington, Walker's attorney.
Washington released those photographs on Monday. They show at least 15 bullet holes in the front windshield of Irvin's Honda, including one very near where his head could have been. A passenger window on the driver's side was also shot out.
Walker told reporters he managed to get out of his vehicle and run and that he encountered security guard Christian LaCour, who died helping others get to safety.
"And he was behind me and, I don’t have much to say after that. The tragedy occurred," Irvin said.
Irvin was the first of eight patients from the shooting to arrive at Medical City McKinney about 14 minutes after the shooting began, according to the hospital.
Doctors said Irvin underwent multiple surgeries for bullet wounds and to remove fragments in his head, neck, chest and arm.
Though he's been discharged, Walker is expected to continue his rehabilitation outside of the hospital.
With the outpouring of support for the victims of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets, GoFundMe has launched a centralized hub for all verified fundraisers related to the shooting. The online fundraising platform said it was working around the clock to make sure that all funds donated go directly to survivors or the families of victims.
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The Arlington Independent School District Board of Trustees is resuming their search to replace outgoing Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos after their recently named lone finalist decided to pass on moving to North Texas.
On May 4 the board announced they'd voted unanimously to name Gregory-Portland ISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Cavazos as their lone finalist to replace Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, no relation. On May 22, the board learned she was staying put on the Texas Gulf Coast and wouldn't be moving to Arlington after all.
Texas state law mandates a 21-day waiting period between naming a lone finalist for a superintendent position and when they can be put under contract. Just three days before the waiting period was to expire, the board learned Cavazos had signed a new five-year contract with her current district near Corpus Christi.
Following the announcement earlier this month that Cavazos was planning to move to Arlington, G-PISD Board of Trustees President Tim Flinn said in a statement they'd try to convince her to stay.
“We understand this is an incredible opportunity for Dr. Cavazos. However, if there is anything we might able to reasonably do to have her consider staying with G-PISD, our current board is committed to doing so as early as next week," Flinn said.
In a statement about her move to the AISD, Cavazos said she was not looking for a new position when contacted about the vacancy in Arlington and that she absolutely loved her job in the G-PISD. She said the opportunity to impact more students in Arlington ISD was among the reasons for her consideration of a new position and that she was "thrilled and honored to join the Arlington ISD" and looked forward to making her home in Arlington with her husband.
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“I have no words today to express how deep my commitment is for G-PISD, nor how grateful I’ve been to serve as your Superintendent for the last three years. G-P is not the kind of place anyone would want to leave, so I am hopeful that our students, staff, and community can understand that interviewing with another district was not an easy decision to make," Cavazos said earlier this month.
NBC 5 has not received a statement from Cavazos that explains what led her to change her mind about accepting the position in Arlington.
The Arlington ISD is the 13th largest district in the state with more than 75 campuses, nearly 60,000 students, and an annual budget of $567 million. By comparison, the Gregory-Portland ISD has seven campuses and about 4,700 students with an annual budget of about $76 million.
Arlington ISD Board President Melody Fowler said that the search to replace the current Dr. Cavazos will resume. Board members are expected to begin discussing the next steps in the search process during Wednesday's meeting.
“We understand the enormity of the position we’re trying to fill and are committed to continuing our search to identify top candidates," Fowler said.
The current superintendent will continue leading the district in the meantime. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/arlington-isds-lone-finalist-for-superintendent-declines-offer-decides-to-stay-in-g-pisd/3263412/ | 2023-05-23T19:03:05 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/arlington-isds-lone-finalist-for-superintendent-declines-offer-decides-to-stay-in-g-pisd/3263412/ |
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