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DULUTH — A Lincoln Park landlord allegedly doused his own duplex with gasoline and set it ablaze, blasting Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start the Fire" as first responders arrived.
Travis Lee Carlson, 37, was charged Tuesday in State District Court with first-degree arson following Thursday's fire at 2402 W. Fourth St. Carlson owns the duplex, according to property records, and authorities said he alerted other tenants to the blaze before leaving.
St. Louis County prosecutor Vicky Wanta indicated there may be "some mental health or drug-related concerns regarding the defendant's behavior."
The fire was reported in Carlson's upstairs unit just after 4 a.m. A criminal complaint states he had left by the time fire crews and police officers arrived, but the 1989 hit was "blaring" from the upper apartment.
A downstairs tenant reported that he awoke around 3 or 3:30 a.m. and heard Carlson "smashing glass and breaking things" for some 20 minutes. The landlord then knocked on his door and told him, "The house is on fire," according to the complaint.
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A neighbor also called 911 to report that he saw Carlson wearing a helmet and smashing his own windows around 3:30 a.m. The man told police he saw Carlson under his truck with gas cans, going in and out of the house before he saw "a flash like a fireball come from the upstairs apartment."
The complaint states that investigators found a hole in the gas tank of Carlson's truck, with a drill and gas can lids on the ground nearby. Traces of a burned accelerant were found on furniture, flooring and walls throughout his apartment, and several wires were pulled out of the electrical panel in the basement.
Carlson was arrested by the Duluth Police Department the next day. He reportedly had fresh burns to his legs and arms.
The Duluth Fire Department said three people and one cat were living at the duplex. No additional injuries were reported to residents or firefighters, though the tenants were displaced and were receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. Damage to the structure and contents was estimated at $25,000.
Carlson has four convictions for impaired driving since 2013 and he remains on supervised probation. He could expect to face upward of four years in prison under state guidelines if convicted of first-degree arson.
Judge David Johnson granted Wanta's request to set bail at $75,000. | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-landlord-charged-with-setting-fire-to-own-property | 2023-05-23T21:33:20 | 1 | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/duluth-landlord-charged-with-setting-fire-to-own-property |
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – Altec Industries is investing more than a million dollars in a new product line in Botetourt County, creating around 150 new jobs, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Youngkin announced Tuesday that the company, a global industrial machinery manufacturer, will invest $1.4 million to expand its construction equipment product line in Botetourt County, creating more than a hundred jobs and additional investment in the existing facility.
Youngkin said the company established its Botetourt County facility around 22 years ago in 2001 at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield.
“Altec Industries has a well-established reputation as an outstanding corporate steward in Botetourt County, and this expansion bolsters the company’s commitment to the region and to Virginia,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Creating 150 new jobs and reinvesting in the region sends a clear message to manufacturers that the Commonwealth is the right place to locate and grow, and we look forward to a continued partnership with Altec.”
Virginia successfully competed with other states for the expansion project, Youngkin said – the Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked alongside Botetourt County and the Roanoke Regional Partnership to secure the project.
Officials say the organizations will support Altex’s job creation through Virginia Jobs Investment Program. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/altec-in-botetourt-co-to-create-150-new-jobs-with-new-product-line/ | 2023-05-23T21:33:29 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/altec-in-botetourt-co-to-create-150-new-jobs-with-new-product-line/ |
APPOMATTOX, Va. – An Appomattox woman had to go back to the grocery store on Sunday since they didn’t have bananas the day before, and while she was there, she bought a lotto ticket. To her surprise, she ended up winning $300,000, according to the Virginia Lottery.
We’re told Nancy Webb doesn’t usually play to win. After she bought her ticket, officials said she sat in the Kroger parking lot and scratched it – then realized she won The 100X the Money’s second top-prize.
The Virginia Lottery says prizes for the game range from $30 to $5 million, and there are three second-top-prizes of $300,000. Now that Webb has won, two second-top-prizes remain.
Officials say the chances of winning the top prize in the game are 1 in 2,652,000. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/appomattox-woman-makes-second-grocery-trip-wins-300k-off-lotto-ticket/ | 2023-05-23T21:33:35 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/appomattox-woman-makes-second-grocery-trip-wins-300k-off-lotto-ticket/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – “I never thought I’d have a favorite meteorologist…until now!”
The people of TikTok are going crazy over WSLS Meteorologist Chris Michaels’ recent weather forecasts, and not necessarily because of the nice weather ahead, either.
Chris has been sneaking lyrics into his segments here lately. His first video of what has now become a series has nearly one million views after being posted for only six days.
From Bad Omens ...
@wsls_michaels Sneaking @badomensofficial lyrics into the forecast #badomens #badomenscult #justpretend
♬ Just Pretend - Bad Omens
To Sleep Token ...
@wsls_michaels Sneaking Sleep Token lyrics into the forecast. #sleeptoken #thesummoning
♬ The Summoning - Sleep Token
Chris has been constantly leveling up his weather forecast game.
To see more of his witty forecasts, connect with Chris on social media: Tiktok or Facebook! | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/wsls-meteorologist-sneaks-song-lyrics-into-his-forecasts-goes-viral-on-tiktok/ | 2023-05-23T21:33:41 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/wsls-meteorologist-sneaks-song-lyrics-into-his-forecasts-goes-viral-on-tiktok/ |
Kingston coal ash settlement: What it means for the cleanup workers who sued
Attorneys for the Kingston coal ash workers and Jacobs Solutions told Knox News on Tuesday, May 23, they have settled the ongoing lawsuits the workers filed over health problems they say were caused by their work cleaning up the catastrophic 2008 coal spill.
"After years of litigation and lengthy negotiations, the parties have entered into a confidential settlement agreement which will resolve all of the cases," said the joint statement from plaintiffs lawyer Greg Coleman and Jacobs Solutions lawyer Dwight Tarwater.
Workers began filing lawsuits about 10 years ago, saying they suffered health problems from cleaning up the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston coal ash spill in 2008, when a dike holding back a slurry of coal ash broke and released 5.4 million cubic yards of waste that engulfed nearby homes and surged into the Emory River Channel in Roane County.
The suits were filed by workers against TVA's contractor, previously known as Jacobs Engineering, which was in charge of sitewide safety and health. The workers cited an array of health problems they say were caused by coal ash exposure, including lung cancer, coronary artery disease, leukemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema.
Here's what we know about the implications of a settlement between the two sides, even without specific details of an agreement.
It's taken almost 10 years to settle, and it could've been longer
"The typical personal injury case settles anywhere between one and three years. Cases like this one are highly complex. So it's not surprising that it took longer to reach a settlement, but 10 years is still a really long time for a case like this," said Alex Long, an expert in torts and a law professor at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
The cases were settled while both parties were awaiting a judgment from the Tennessee Supreme Court that could have critically influenced whether some of these workers or families would be able to proceed to a second trial. The second trial would have required each worker to prove to a jury that their health problems were caused by the actions of Jacobs, which was in charge of safety at the spill site during cleanup.
Long said if there had not been a settlement, or if the Tennessee Supreme Court had decided in favor of Jacobs in an argument the company was making in an ongoing case about whether a state law should be considered in the case, "you were looking at at least another year and probably longer before this case was ever finally resolved."
What does the coal ash settlement include?
Knox News does not know how much money the two sides settled on, but here's what we do know:
- Money from the settlement would pay for the attorney fees for the workers' lawyers, who took this case on contingency.
- Had the case proceeded to trial, the families could have received a maximum of $750,000 for pain and suffering and up to $500,000 or double their compensatory damages. This is because the state of Tennessee caps damages on personal injury cases. The families also could have received compensation for economic damages such as their hospital bills and monetary losses.
- The amount received in any settlement likely would be less than what could have been awarded if they had won the second phase of the trial, but by agreeing to a settlement the workers eliminated the risk they would receive nothing if they lost at trial.
Settlements can mean something different for everyone
More than 220 cases were filed by workers and more than 100 cases by workers' spouses. For some, it has been up to 10 years since the court battle started and almost 15 years since the Kingston spill.
The settlement means some workers who couldn't afford their medical bills can start paying for treatment.
"So one of the main goals of civil litigation is to make the victims whole to fully compensate them for their losses. The law is not perfect in this regard, and so it's difficult to fully compensate someone for their emotional distress or the death of a loved one," Long said. "That said, the victims are getting some compensation here, which will hopefully make them somewhat whole."
A settlement also means the end of the uncertainty over whether these families might actually be paid. The cases were on hold as the Tennessee Supreme Court considers a case about the state's silica statute, which could have dealt a knockout blow to the plaintiffs if the court sided with Jacobs Solutions. (More on the silica statute below.)
If the state Supreme Court rules in favor of the workers, the cases would have proceeded to a second trial where each worker would have had to prove their individual condition was caused by exposure to coal ash at the Kingston spill site.
But it isn't necessarily about the money or just about the money for these families. For some, taking a settlement means never getting a legal judgment that signifies justice.
"There is a tension not only among people, but sometimes even within a single person about what they want. In many cases, they simply need the money that provides to pay their medical bills and take care of their lost wages. That is a very practical concern. But they also want justice or vindication, and those two impulses are often in tension," said Christopher Robinette, a tort law expert and law professor at the Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles.
Some workers from the Kingston cleanup have died over the past 10 years, and for some, a dollar amount cannot be put on a life. Jacobs paying up means the end of the workers' cases, but not the end of these families' pain, suffering and anger.
Last week:Tommy Johnson, one of the Kingston cleanup workers who sued over coal ash exposure, dies
"Unless there's an admission of fault by the defendant, there's still an open question as to whether the defendant truly was at fault, and sometimes that's important to the victim," Long said.
What does this mean for coal ash cases in the United States?
The coal ash workers' cases have been a landmark in setting the stage for coal ash cases, but a settlement does not necessarily mean a precedent has been set for future coal ash exposure cases.
"The fact that plaintiffs won a phase one jury trial, meaning that general causation was established, is certainly positive for future cases," Robinette said. "But due to a lack of precedent, meaning an appellate court decision, it will have limited impact going forward."
Related:EPA wants to expand coal ash rule. Here's what it adds to protect disposal site neighbors
What does this mean for coal ash cases for states with a silica statute like Tennessee's?
Before the cases were settled, Jacobs raised a question: Do coal ash cases fall under the Tennessee Silica Claims Priorities Act, a law that is restrictive to injuries related to silica exposure? Silica is a component of coal ash.
The federal court judge hearing the workers' cases asked the Tennessee Supreme Court to decide whether the lawsuits would fall under the Silica Act. If they did, many or all of the cases could be tossed. If they didn't, the cases could proceed to a second individual trial.
While coal fly ash is primarily silica, it is important to know silica is the most common element in the Earth's crust. And coal ash doesn't just contain silica; it is composed of heavy metals and possibly elements that emit radiation.
"Coal ash contains contaminants like mercury, cadmium, chromium, and arsenic associated with cancer and various other serious health effects," the Environmental Protection Agency said in a recent news release about coal ash disposal regulations.
The state Supreme Court heard arguments last June about whether the state law would apply, and no ruling has been made. Lawyers for Jacobs and the workers agreed in April to wait 90 days for the decision from the state Supreme Court.
Given the settlement, any decision from the court likely will remain unpublished, but since Jacobs raised the question, coal ash cases that come through Tennessee or other states with similar silica laws might have to answer that question.
"Without a definitive ruling from the Tennessee Supreme Court, it's an open question as to what that statute really means and how much protection it affords potential defendants," Long said. "If a similar set of facts comes up again, it's entirely possible that same issue regarding interpretation of that act will come up again."
What does this mean for TVA?
TVA was never sued in the original lawsuits but the federal agency's actions were at the center of the lawsuit since the Kingston coal ash spill was TVA's environmental disaster. TVA hired Jacobs as the contractor in charge of sitewide safety and health, a contract a 2018 jury found Jacobs had violated, exposing the workers to the ash and putting them at risk. Jacobs' actions, the jury found, could have caused 10 health conditions and diseases the workers experienced.
Since the 2018 verdict, Jacobs has tried to claim immunity, saying as a contractor it is entitled to the same immunity provided to TVA. In its final attempt, Jacobs appealed to the Sixth Circuit and claimed that because TVA is a government agency and would have been immune to the lawsuit, Jacobs should be immune as well. That final attempt was shot down in spring 2022 when the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals said that, had TVA been sued originally it would not have qualified for immunity, so Jacobs did not qualify for immunity.
The Sixth Circuit opinion raises the question of whether TVA is now open to similar lawsuits.
"The court held that even if cleaning up coal ash was a governmental function, these lawsuits are legitimate. Therefore, TVA may be forced to defend more lawsuits in the future," Robinette said.
Anila Yoganathan is an investigative reporter. Email anila.yoganathan@knoxnews.com. Twitter @AnilaYoganathan.
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Memorial Day weekend: Here's what's planned in Carlsbad and Eddy County
For nearly 155 years Americans have honored military service people who died during wars through Memorial Day remembrances.
More than 1.3 million Americans died in military conflicts ranging from the Civil War in the 1860’s to today's War on Terror, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Three years after the Civil War ended in 1868 the head of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) an organization of Union Army veterans established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers, the VA reported.
More:City of Carlsbad approves land transfer to State for new veterans' cemetery
Decoration Day ceremonies evolved over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1971 Decoration Day was changed to Memorial Day as Congress declared the last Monday in May as the national holiday, per the VA.
Here is a look at how Memorial Day happenings in Carlsbad.
Concert planned at Carlsbad beach area
At 11 a.m. May 28 at the Carlsbad Beach Bandshell, the “Honor the Fallen” concert will feature Gil Karson and the Karson City Rebels as the headline group.
Karson, a California native, has opened for iconic rock groups like the Byrds, Jefferson Airplane and Steppenwolf, read his band’s website.
Beer Cousins and the Groove are scheduled to perform during the free concert.
Parade and ceremony honors fallen Carlsbad service members
At 9 a.m. on Memorial Day, May 29, the parade starts at Mesa and Church streets and concludes at the Carlsbad Cemetery. A brief ceremony is set to take place in front of the Adan Rodriguez Honor Guard building.
Line up for the parade begins at 8 a.m.
Along with the concert, parade and remembrance ceremony the City of Carlsbad’s Water Park opens for the warmer months May 27.
More:Planning begins for Memorial Day celebrations in Carlsbad
The park opened in 2016 and operates Memorial Day through late September, read the City of Carlsbad website.
Offices closed
City of Carlsbad offices will be closed Memorial Day along with Eddy County offices.
City of Carlsbad Spokesperson Kyle Marksteiner said trash pickup will have a normal schedule on Memorial Day in the city limits.
Federal offices are also closed, including the U.S. Postal Service along with banks on Memorial Day.
Mike Smith can be reached at 575-628-5546 or by email at MSmith@currentargus.com or @ArgusMichae on Twitter. | https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/carlsbad-honors-war-dead-with-concert-parade-remembrance-services-memorial-day-weekend-parade/70228848007/ | 2023-05-23T21:42:56 | 0 | https://www.currentargus.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/carlsbad-honors-war-dead-with-concert-parade-remembrance-services-memorial-day-weekend-parade/70228848007/ |
The city of Richmond shut down its bicycle rental system Monday, effectively stopping the use of more than 200 bikes, docked at 20 stations, across the city during the city’s bike month.
In a statement issued by the Department of Public Works, the city said it was forced to shutter the program after the software company under contract with the city unexpectedly closed with just a two-day notice.
“Due to the last-minute, two-day notice and shut down by Bewegen Technologies, the city was forced to suspend the current bicycle rental system until a new software system is in place,” the statement read.
As a result, the program, which launched in 2017 with the help of a $1 million grant award and was initially coined as an “affordable, healthy and safe option to commute,” temporarily will be out of order until the city secures a new contractor.
Several articles have been written on the bankruptcy of Bewegen Technologies. This is fake news, Bewegen has not filled for bankruptcy. We continue to work with our clients.
Bewegen Technologies has not released any information on its closure, but the company has had financial woes. It filed for bankruptcy in Canada, and a month ago Raleigh, North Carolina, shut down its bike share program, which also contracted with Bewegen.
While it will likely be an inconvenience for residents who use the bikes for transportation, the city assured folks that it is working on getting the bikes back in order and urged residents to utilize the three e-scooter vendors— Lime, Spin and Bird — in the meantime.
Additionally, the city plans to offer free rides for everyone for 30 days once the bike share is back up and running to account for the inconvenience. The city did not provide a timeframe as to when it plans to relaunch the program.
Anne Poarch, the founder of a bicycle excursion company, tried one of the bikes on a rainy day in Richmond when the system was launched.
Anne Poarch, of Basket & Bike didn’t let the rain keep her from trying out one of the RVA Bike Share bikes after a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kanawha Plaza in Richmond VA Tues. Aug. 29, 2017. There was to be a 2 mile bike ride but the rain stopped that from happening.
The RVA Bike Share system rolled out on Aug. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kanawha Plaza. Since then, riders have completed more than 4,200 trips on the bikes. Four of the 20 stations planned as part of the first phase have yet to be installed.
Workers unloaded RVA Bike Share bikes on Aug. 29 in Richmond. The second phase of the system is scheduled for the spring, doubling the number of bikes to 440 and equipping them all with an electric pedal assistance technology.
The system, which has 17 docking stations with three more planned for Virginia Commonwealth University’s campuses, was supposed to get started with a 2-mile ride, but the rain cancelled the event.
Anne Poarch, the founder of a bicycle excursion company, tried one of the bikes on a rainy day in Richmond when the system was launched.
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James Matheson (R) places bicycles in the bike share rack at Abner Clay Park on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
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David Robinson places bicycles in the bike share rack at Abner Clay Park on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
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James Matheson (R) places bicycles in the bike share rack at Abner Clay Park on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
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Anne Poarch, of Basket & Bike didn’t let the rain keep her from trying out one of the RVA Bike Share bikes after a ribbon cutting ceremony at Kanawha Plaza in Richmond VA Tues. Aug. 29, 2017. There was to be a 2 mile bike ride but the rain stopped that from happening.
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The RVA Bike Share system rolled out on Aug. 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Kanawha Plaza. Since then, riders have completed more than 4,200 trips on the bikes. Four of the 20 stations planned as part of the first phase have yet to be installed.
MARK GORMUS/TIMES-DISPATCH
Workers unloaded RVA Bike Share bikes on Aug. 29 in Richmond. The second phase of the system is scheduled for the spring, doubling the number of bikes to 440 and equipping them all with an electric pedal assistance technology. | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/rva-bike-share-shuts-down/article_f7ed1e6c-f997-11ed-9108-6358e44f9a91.html | 2023-05-23T21:46:19 | 1 | https://richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/rva-bike-share-shuts-down/article_f7ed1e6c-f997-11ed-9108-6358e44f9a91.html |
The results are in: Vote for your First State Favorites starting June 9
First State Favorites, an annual contest highlighting the best of the local business community, will open for public voting on June 9.
In 2023, the contest name will remain the same for each of the three ballots, North, Central and South, but will be part of The Official Community’s Choice Awards held in more than 200 local markets in 49 states across the nation on behalf of the USA Today Network and USA Today Ventures.
The Official Community’s Choice Awards is the only contest of its kind. In the April nomination round, the community was invited to a blank ballot to nominate their favorites in more than 150 categories, from nail salons to public schools and service companies. This is the only contest completely driven by community participation, and the winners and finalists are the results of that effort.
In the Vote For Us round, which kicks off on June 9 at delawareonline.com/contests, the public is again invited to the ballot to choose their First State Favorites among the top nominees in each category.
Local businesses have the opportunity through specialized advertising and marketing strategies to ask for votes and generate buzz around their products and services throughout the voting process, which runs online until June 24.
One vote per user, per category, is allowed each day the ballot is live. Anyone voting in the contest can be considered for a $250 drawing if they vote for businesses in 25 categories or more. This incentive makes voting for favorites a contest of its own and fun for local patrons and clients to support their community.
In 2022, the voting round of First State Favorites generated more than 80,000 votes from the community, resulting in a winner and two finalists in each local business category for each of the three regions.
If your business made the list of top nominees for NORTH, SOUTH or CENTRAL, please contact Amy Dotson-Newton at 302.346.5449 or adotsonnewton@localiq.com by May 31 to find out how your business can participate.
The Top 3 finalists are featured in a Best of the Best special publication in October and are honored at a special awards gala where the first-place winners are announced. | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/delaware-first-state-favorites-community-choice-awards/70249335007/ | 2023-05-23T21:47:27 | 0 | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/delaware-first-state-favorites-community-choice-awards/70249335007/ |
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Osceola County deputies are investigating a death in Kissimmee following a complaint about a “suspicious person” on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies said that they responded to Palma Drive on Sunday after receiving the complaint.
Upon arrival, deputies found an unresponsive person they believe was shot to death, a release from the sheriff’s office shows.
The release shows that the person was pronounced dead at the scene, leading detectives to investigate the case as a homicide.
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No additional information has been provided, including the victim’s name or any arrests made.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County will spend nearly $900,000 to staff some south county beaches with lifeguards all year and not just during certain seasons.
A vote Tuesday from county commissioners follows nearly 400 emergency rip-current rescues in recent months, according to Commissioner John Tobia.
“I’m with you. We have to get lifeguards on the beach,” commission chair Rita Pritchett said in support.
After reporting more drownings this year than any other county in Florida, the commission voted unanimously to keep a lifeguard tower year-round at Indialantic’s boardwalk and North Spessard Holland Park in Melbourne Beach.
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Tobia’s motion also included adding seasonal lifeguard towers to Ponce de Leon Landing.
“It’s very apparent that lifeguards work,” Tobia said. “There have been zero drownings at lifeguard-protected beaches during operational hours.”
After a few years of lifeguard shortages, Brevard Fire Rescue Chief Patrick Voltaire told commissioners the county has rebounded to around 75 seasonal lifeguards which is close to the number it had before the pandemic started.
Tobia said the county pays for more than 90% of providing lifeguards, even if they’re working on beaches incorporated within the beachside municipalities.
“I totally agree with Commissioner Tobia. There’s going to have to be a time that the cities pick up the slack or pick up the expense,” Commissioner Tom Goodson said.
With their vote, the county will start negotiating annual service contracts with beachside towns and cities.
On rough days in the water, like Tuesday, the Nurse family in Indialantic asked that swimmers be extra careful.
“I think more lifeguards would help but I also just think people being aware of their surroundings and listening and heeding to the warnings could do a lot more,” Tiffany Nurse said.
Tuesday’s vote directs county staff to begin upgrading the seasonal lifeguard towers to year-round as soon as possible.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Family members of a man who witnesses say was struck by lightning in Volusia County say they want answers.
Investigators said 24-year-old Edvin Cinto died Monday after his coworkers reported that he was struck by lightning while working on the roof of a home along Sterling Point Drive in Deltona. He was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His family told News 6 that he was full of life and that he had been working in construction for about four years.
“He was a fine guy, dedicated to his job and just a good boy,” said Cinto’s cousin, Cesario Cinto
His cousin said their family doesn’t have all the answers now, but they want to make sure this doesn’t happen to anyone else.
“Everyone should stop working because it’s dangerous to work when it’s lightning,” said Cesario.
Witnesses called 911 trying to help.
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“They’re saying he’s not breathing, but he has a pulse I guess,” said one 911 caller.
“Someone has fallen from the roof and I think he’s unconscious,” another caller said.
News 6 saw employees on the scene from OSHA on Tuesday. Their job is to investigate workplace incidents.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says even though the information gathered on scene is consistent with a lightning strike, an autopsy would still have to confirm how Cinto died.
This coming as News 6 has reported on similar incidents across Central Florida, including two young rowers who police say drowned after their boat capsized in Lake Fairview In Orlando when lightning struck back in September. Also, a boat captain was killed in West Melbourne last month after authorities say lightning struck his boat.
Cinto’s death marks the fourth fatal lightning strike in the U.S. this year.
“I hope this never happens [to anyone else], " said Cesario.
At this time, News 6 has not yet heard back from an OSHA spokesperson.
We’re also working to learn more about the contractor that Cinto was working for and if they have any comment.
Cinto’s family said they’re working to raise money to send to his body back to Guatemala where he’s from for his funeral.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – With hurricane season less than two weeks away, Seminole County is taking action to help some families still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s storms.
County officials are moving forward with mitigation projects to help homes in flood-prone areas as part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Emergency Manager Alan Harris spoke to News 6 about how the program works outside the Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday.
“After Hurricane Ian, we were allotted a certain amount of money. After Nicole, we actually just received information that we will be obtaining some funds to do further mitigation projects,” Harris said.
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A document included on the agenda Tuesday lists 15 homes and what projects are planned for them.
The properties near Lake Harney, Lake Jesup, the St. John’s River and parts of Altamonte Springs will be bought and demolished, reconstructed or elevated. Other areas have erosion control and even a retaining wall planned.
“Some people are very, very happy about this because they’ve been flooded so many times,” Harris said. “Their home was built before we knew lidar and things like that where floodplains were, so their home has been refurbished, if you will, six, seven times.”
Harris said the federal government covers 75% of the funds to make the community more resilient. There is a 25% local share.
News 6 asked about opportunities for other homeowners. Harris said this particular grant program is closed, but he encouraged people to still call and let them know what their situation is.
“Each year we get hurricanes,” Harris said. “That is something that happens, and so more grants will be coming to the community.”
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Brevard County woman was arrested on Monday after abandoning a dog and a pig at her dead boyfriend’s home, according to the sheriff’s office.
According to Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the sheriff’s office began investigating the alleged abuse on May 1, though the case started well before then.
Ivey said 57-year-old Lita Rogers’, 57, boyfriend died in August 2022.
However, the veterinary technician continued to live in his house until March 2023, which is when she got into a fight with the boyfriend’s children who wanted the house back, Ivey explained.
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As a result, Rogers decided to move out — abandoning a dog and a pig at the home in the process, Ivey announced.
“This lady left these animals, left them behind. Now, it’s not bad enough that she left them behind. She says that it wasn’t her responsibility,” Ivey said.
Ivey added that Rogers went back to the house four times since then to check on her car, even while she knew that the dog and pig were left starving to death.
“This lady had the opportunity to not only take care of these (animals), she had been taking care of the dog and the pig and then just packed up and moved and left them,” Ivey said.
By the time deputies responded to the home, the dog had already died, and the pig was near death, Ivey stated. Deputies said that veterinarians were ultimately able to rescue the pig, though.
“She took her anger out on this poor, helpless dog and this pig,” Ivey said. “As I’ve said, our team’s done a great job nursing this pig back to health, but the dog unfortunately has passed away.”
Rogers was arrested and faces two counts of animal abandonment, two counts of animal cruelty and two counts of confining animals without sufficient food or water. She was later released on Tuesday afternoon on a bond of $24,000.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Modern medicine is one of humanity’s greatest achievements.
We’ve been able to cure diseases extend and save lives, and even stop global pandemics.
But conventional medicine such as drugs and surgeries don’t always work or come with painful side effects. That’s why some people turn to alternative treatments — effective therapies that go beyond mainstream medicine.
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Teachers at a Jacksonville school are finding great success with music as a therapy for children with intellectual and developmental differences.
“Music really unlocks a different level to our students,” said Ciaran Sontag, a music teacher at North Florida School of Special Education.
“When you have a student that everyone has told you is nonverbal, they say ‘Oh they’re not going to sing in your class’ and then you sing hello to them they sing it back to you. And you see kind of this look of shock on their teacher’s face and you go ‘yeah, that’s what music does for students,’” Sontag said.
Therapies for veterans
When you think of the word therapy, you’re probably picturing an office, a couch, and a therapist with a notebook.
But when it comes to equine therapy, that’s not at all how it looks.
Veterans searching for a happy place have found it in a saddle on a horse.
Equine therapy is available all over the country, not just in Texas. In Florida, Transformations at Mending Fences provides a peaceful place for vets to work with horses and Freedom Ride in Orlando offers therapeutic horseback riding.
While equine therapy has many benefits, there is no definitive cure for post-traumatic stress disorder.
But what if we could heal the part of the brain that is traumatized?
We found a Florida doctor using pressurized oxygen to grow new cells with amazing results.
Dr. Mohammed Elamir with Aviv Clinics in the Villages is using hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat traumatic brain injuries by encouraging stem cell growth.
The technology has been around for a long time but is now being used to treat skin infections, long COVID, and even PTSD.
“What hyperbaric oxygen does is delivers 100% oxygen at a higher concentration to different parts of the brain,” Elamir said. “We fluctuate these oxygen levels, and that fluctuation addresses those other two components of brain injury.”
So far, the Food and Drug Administration has only approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy for certain conditions. It’s important to talk to your health care provider before undergoing any treatments.
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ATLANTA — An Atlanta healthcare provider has been indicted on 26 counts of Medicaid fraud and three counts of felony forgery after he allegedly submitted fraudulent claims, according Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr's office.
The 55-year-old man was indicted last Monday after the Attorney General's Office Medicaid Fraud Division presented evidence to a Fulton County Grand Jury.
“We are working each day to protect taxpayer dollars by putting a stop to Medicaid fraud in our state,” Attorney General Carr said.
He allegedly submitted the claims for fake services he didn't provide under his company to get a reimbursement payment from the government program in 2018.
He was a licensed healthcare provider in Georgia, according a court document.
Court documents also show that the 55-year-old also forged a few documents in 2020, the indictment stated.
“Ensuring the integrity of providers and services is a key part of our efforts. Georgia’s Medicaid program is meant to care for our most vulnerable, and we will not tolerate those who would abuse this public trust,” Carr added.
The indictment comes after Georgia received it's own Medicaid fraud division which receives majority of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health.
If convicted, the man could pay up to a fine of three times what the government program lost and $11,000 for each fraudulent claim, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — The DeKalb County Commission voted Tuesday to raise stormwater fees for the first time in nearly a decade.
Commissioners approved its plan to incrementally raise fees. It first will increase from the current $48 a year to $96 a year beginning in June, and then it will increase $12 in 2024 and again in 2025, to a total of $120 a year.
That’s an increase that averages 13 cents a day, she said, and it is the first increase in the county’s stormwater rates since 2004.
"It has become necessary to increase the fee and I would hope the residents of Dekalb County would understand as we continue to see increasing issues over stormwater," said Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson.
Commissioners pointed out Monday during a townhall that even with the stormwater rate increases, DeKalb's stormwater rate would still be well below what others pay in other jurisdictions like the City of Decatur, for example, where residents pay $285 a year, according to numbers the county presented during a town hall.
There would be no increases in what residents pay for drinking water or for wastewater services, according to commissioners.
The price hike for homeowners is to address the county's mostly-underground stormwater drainage system. The infrastructure is falling apart which causes a domino effect of drainage pipes collapsing under streets and causing sinkholes.
Commissioners said the county is out of money to fix it all, which is why they need to raise fees. The budget for the stormwater system was $4 million in the red in 2021 and sank deeper into the red in 2022.
During a town hall meeting Monday, county leaders said it is receiving an average of 2,500 calls for help every year from residents reporting stormwater drainage problems, but there are not enough crews or materials to provide the help they need.
"This right here doesn't get us to addressing all of those concerns, but it's a step in the right direction," said Commissioner Robert Patrick.
Hopefully, the county will have better funding to improve the stormwater drainage infrastructure and bring relief to residents, commissioners said.
Leaders said they are willing to work with any resident who may be adversely affected by the increase. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-stormwater-fees-rate-hike/85-f09c789a-de25-45be-a3d0-4ba79e6fc5a9 | 2023-05-23T21:53:01 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/dekalb-stormwater-fees-rate-hike/85-f09c789a-de25-45be-a3d0-4ba79e6fc5a9 |
HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Hall County Deputies need help finding a missing Atlanta man who was last seen Monday.
Terry Daugherty was last seen at around 9 p.m. at Sunrise Cove Marina Off Flat Creek Road in Hall County, according to a post from the department's Facebook page.
Deputies said Daugherty is known to keep his boat in the marina. The 57-year-old is 6 feet tall, weighs 200 pounds and has gray hair and blue eyes, the post said.
If you have any information about Daugherty’s whereabouts, call the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at 770-533-7813 or email them at abray@hallcounty.org. | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-deputies-need-help-missing-atlanta-man-sunrise-cove-marina/85-73bfdade-58b4-4b73-bf58-0203cdb83db7 | 2023-05-23T21:53:08 | 0 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/hall-county-deputies-need-help-missing-atlanta-man-sunrise-cove-marina/85-73bfdade-58b4-4b73-bf58-0203cdb83db7 |
ATLANTA — Police are investigating a homicide at a northwest Atlanta home early Tuesday morning.
Officers were called to a home off Jett Street near Sunset Avenue just around 10 a.m. When officers arrived, they found a man with an "apparent trauma wound" dead on the scene.
Authorities said homicide investigators were then called to the scene.
The 11Alive Skytracker flew over the scene. Several police cars and crime scene tape appear to be in front of a two-story home.
Officials are still working to determine what led up to the incident.
No other information has been released and the investigation is active, according to police.
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ATLANTA — Three busy Midtown streets that surround a construction site where a crane collapsed on Monday remain closed Tuesday.
City leaders met this morning announcing that they don't have a clear time frame of when they will be able to neutralize the crane.
"This could have been a whole lot worse," Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the at Tuesday conference.
At least one apartment building had to be evacuated in the collapse, which sent four people to the hospital. Those injuries were described as "minor."
Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Rod Smith stated Tuesday that 1,000 people have been displaced. They also stated they are working with the American Red Cross to help the Midtown residents with temporary housing.
Meanwhile, the following closures remain in effect:
- 12th Street, from Spring St. to West Peachtree
- Spring Street, from 10th to 12th Street
- West Peachtree, all northbound lanes
It's unclear at this time how long the closures will need to remain in effect, but police said that the closures will remain in place "as long as necessary"
Atlanta Police officials are asking the public to avoid the area.
Authorities said that a counterweight became dislodged causing the crane to lose support.
According to a press release, the other officials include Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Rod Smith, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Atlanta Department of Transportation Commissioner Solomon Caviness IV.
The map below shared by Georgia 511 outlines the closures:
How to get around road closures
According to 11Alive's Traffic Expert, Crash Clark, the best way around this is to use Peachtree Street.
Some commuters use West Peachtree, which is a one-way street heading north for direct access to the Buford Spring Connector. Drivers can also use Peachtree Street northbound, and that will take them directly to the Buford Spring Connector, just after it merges with Spring Street.
Photos | Crane collapse in Midtown Atlanta
More about the Midtown crane collapse
Capt. Michael Roman with the department said people noticed what appeared to be smoke and called to report a fire. Instead, when firefighters arrived, they noticed that a crane had collapsed, sending dust from the crumbling concrete into the air.
Roman said firefighters found four people with minor injuries, but at the time, seven employees were unaccounted for. All 11 people have been found.
The four people who were injured were all taken to Grady Hospital for treatment.
Infrastructure company Balfour Beatty said the crane malfunctioned, "resulting in the counterweights dislodging from the crane and falling to the parking deck below," the statement reads. "First responders arrived quickly to treat four injured workers who were subsequently taken to the hospital."
It's not yet known which floor the crane was on, but 11Alive learned that floors one through nine are the parking garage, while floors nine and up are soon-to-be apartments.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials have begun an investigation into the incident.
Because of the crane's instability, fire officials shut down operations at the construction site for safety. Roman said they are waiting for building engineers and crane operators before moving forward, and urged the public to avoid the area.
Evacuations in place
The state of the crane initially forced the evacuations of four buildings in a four-block radius of the collapse.
Monday evening, at least one evacuation remained in place for residents of the Tens on West apartments. Some residents said that they were notified they would need somewhere else to stay for the night, adding that they could be displaced for up to three days.
11Alive reached out to The Red Cross and other officials to see efforts are being coordinated to help. A resident told 11Alive a shelter is being made available at The Central Park Recreational Center at 400 Merritt Ave in Atlanta. They also added the Homewood Suites in Midtown also blocked off some rooms for residents.
"We are grateful to the emergency personnel who responded promptly to assess the situation and secure the area," Balfour Beatty's statement said. "The construction site has been closed and the surrounding area has been cordoned off until the safety of the area has been confirmed. We are working closely with local authorities and a thorough investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.”
Images show damage to the top levels of the building under construction, with at least one part of the façade crumbled.
Roman said the crane is attached to the structure, which he said is common.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is investigating a bear attack in Luzerne County.
According to the game commission, a 14-month-old and a 5-year-old were playing in their driveway on Monday when they were bitten and scratched by a bear in Wright Township near Mountain Top.
Officials aren't sure what might have provoked the bear to attack the children.
Both kids are expected to be okay.
The game commission set two traps in the area, and if a bear is caught, officials plan to use DNA testing to identify whether it was the same animal.
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Canoes and kayaks are stacked, and the trucks that carry them are being cleaned. Work is well underway at Adventure Sports in Smithfield Township for hundreds of people who are expected to get out on the water this holiday weekend.
"As you come into the new season, you have to get new employees trained up. You have to go ahead and get all the equipment ready to go. All the vehicles are coming back from the mechanics, things like that that people don't think about that we have to do to get ready," said David Jacobi from Adventure Sports. "Out on the river, we need to make sure that the conditions are OK for people to go, and really just Mother Nature is all we're banking on now."
The business offers canoeing, kayaking, and rafting trips on the Delaware River.
Jacobi says work started months ago, preparing for what he expects to be another busy summer season bringing in tons of new equipment.
"We have gotten over 80 new boats. So that also is a lot of the things we were doing previous to now was getting all the stickers on the boats, getting all the boats prepped, making sure everything is right and good to go. So, we're hoping for a good summer."
Employees are expecting it much busier later this week and into the holiday weekend, and if you forgot to make a reservation, there are still plenty of boats available.
"A lot of people kind of wait till the last minute, but they can get online now and book. So yes, we are busy for this time of year, but still, it's not like July or August," Jacobi said.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas’ fourth-tallest building in downtown, is going through a makeover that includes a few new surprises.
The 55-story skyscraper was designed by Architect, Richard Keating in 1987. Sitting on the corner of 2200 Ross Ave., it will be renamed the Dallas Arts Tower. The inspiration behind the innovation “pays tribute to the surrounding neighborhood and amplifies the district’s mission to unify culture and commerce in one dynamic destination,” Stream Realty said. The company is behind the innovation and vision for the rebrand.
Not only is the tower getting a new name, but it will also be paired with multi-million dollar renovations. New York-based property owners, Fortis Property Group, plan to add an art gallery that will display local artists’ work.
Two new restaurants and more will also be added. “Over the coming months, this landmark building will have new dining areas, an upgraded lobby, and modern public areas to complement the already best-in-class tenant amenities,” Stream Realty said.
Dallas-based hospitality group, Milkshake Concepts, responsible for restaurants like Viddora and Serious Pizza will also be responsible for one of the restaurants. Described by Stream as a “European-style, all-day cafe”, it will offer coffee, tea, and baked goods. While a “first-of-its-kind” Greek restaurant will be placed in The Rotunda.
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AUBURN, Calif. — “I used to race for points, Now I’m racing for people," said professional drift racer, Garret Therriault.
Therriault is talking about his new mission, driving a One Pill Can Kill-themed car racing and touring around America bringing awareness to fentanyl poisoning.
"This is something that's near and dear to my heart. Addiction is a very sad story. If you've only known somebody on drugs, you never really knew them," said Therriault.
There was a line of people in Anaheim who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning waiting to sign the car in honor of people who have lost a loved one to fentanyl poisoning. The car is owned and created by Custom FN Customs of Auburn and wrapped in messaging from the Placer County campaign of the same name.
It's the passion project of co-owner Rick Wallen.
“This is a very important mission to me because I’m a recovering addict myself. And so, we wanted to look for something we could have a direct impact on something that's affected our lives," Wallen said. "In our industry, if you think about it, we're really impacting the demographic that is affected by fentanyl poisoning — 14 to 45. Those kids and those men like to see things that go fast, make smoke and have fun, right? So having that message behind something that the people that are viewing it are going to listen to — that's what's important to us."
About 70% of the nation's fentanyl-related deaths are young males, which crosses over with the demographics of racing. The car will be in races and events coast to coast, kicking off in Anaheim and ending this summer in New York City with a demonstration in Times Square timed out with fentanyl awareness messaging on the famous Times Square multi-walled LED.
If you see the One Pill Can Kill race car, you’ll notice the passenger seat is always empty. Wallen said it's a symbol of a life lost.
"The seat will either be empty or occupied by a monitor with the name of someone lost, both to signify someone tragically taken by this epidemic," Wallen said.
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ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Roseville's Mike Shellito Indoor Pool will be closed starting next Tuesday for about 12 weeks for maintenance.
Both pools will be replastered during that time, according to the city.
"It is well-needed work that we are looking forward to. With the Mike Shellito Indoor Pool closure, we are able to ramp up our program offerings at the Roseville Aquatics Complex and Johnson Pool this summer," said Alisha Moyer, a Recreation and Libraries Supervisor.
Moyer said they would be offering fitness, recreation swim, family night, and little splashers along with the regularly scheduled swim lessons.
There will be no group fitness from June 1-11. But, on June 12, group fitness classes will start at the Roseville Aquatics Complex and last through August 6. Find the schedule HERE.
"We look forward to the public getting to experience our new spray ground at the Roseville Aquatics Complex and making a splash at our facilities this summer," Moyer said.
About 12 weeks from the closure start date would be Aug. 22, though the exact date of the completed replastering and reopening hasn't been announced.
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A priest who worked for St. Anthony's in Casper was one of over 450 clergy named in a report on sexual abuse in the Catholic church released Tuesday by the Illinois attorney general’s office.
Rocco Perone was ordained in 1959 by the Paulist Fathers, a Catholic religious order. A 2019 list published by the Cheyenne diocese identified him as credibly accused of abuse by one adolescent male in 1956. (The diocese, which covers all of Wyoming, at the time named 11 other priests in the list.)
According to Bishop Accountability, a database that tracks reports of abuse against Catholic clergy, Perone was reported to the Paulist Fathers for allegedly sexually abusing a boy in Casper in 1956. That was around the time he worked for St. Anthony’s, a local Catholic parish.
The Illinois report indicates there were at least four credible claims of abuse against Perone spanning 1950 to 1970.
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It also suggests Perone was never suspended from ministry during his tenure as a priest, though Bishop Accountability records indicate he was sent to treatment. Perone died in 1992.
What does 'credibly accused' mean?
Over the past couple of decades, Catholic dioceses and religious orders have come forward with lists of clergy that they found "credibly accused" of sexual abuse. Often, the lists only contain the names of priests ordained by that specific diocese or religious order, even though they may have employed clerics from many different Catholic organizations.
Generally speaking, "credibly accused" refers to clergy that have complaints of sexual abuse leveled against them that investigators deem substantiated.
Different dioceses and orders often use different standards for what does or doesn't count as credibly accused, though. And not all investigators the church asks to look into complaints have relevant experience or training. Sometimes, the people tasked with investigating the accusations are clergy themselves.
That's partly why so many state governments have launched their own probes into clergy abuse; the report by the Illinois attorney general's office identified 149 abusive clergy that not previously named by the Illinois Catholic church. | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/priest-who-worked-in-casper-named-in-new-illinois-report-on-clergy-sexual-abuse/article_5b81c3a8-f9aa-11ed-ba6f-1fa7e82be536.html | 2023-05-23T22:07:24 | 1 | https://trib.com/news/local/casper/priest-who-worked-in-casper-named-in-new-illinois-report-on-clergy-sexual-abuse/article_5b81c3a8-f9aa-11ed-ba6f-1fa7e82be536.html |
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In the United States, one in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime. That's one too many, according to the Mary Kay Ash Foundation.
The Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $100,000 to four North Texas domestic violence shelters: Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, The Family Place, Denton County Friends of the Family, and Hope's Door New Beginning Center.
The shelters will each receive $25,000 to help put their clients on the path to safety, hope, and healing. The Foundation's funds will provide continued support for general operating costs, transitional housing, outreach counseling facilities, as well as therapeutic services, legal representation, and other services.
"In Texas, one in three women will experience domestic violence and Dallas County has the highest number of female domestic violence deaths in the state of Texas," 1 said Jessica Bair, board member of the Mary Kay Ash Foundation and great-granddaughter of Mary Kay Ash. "When my great-grandmother began her foundation more than 20 years ago, she envisioned a world where no woman would feel unsafe. Our mission to achieve that vision begins at home, in North Texas."
In addition to the grants, on May 11, employees at Mary Kay Inc. assembled 600 Mary Kay "Pink Changing Lives" care kits for donation to the four North Texas shelters. The care kits were packed to celebrate Mary Kay Ash's Go-Give Spirit on her birthday.
"Over the years, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation has been a steadfast ally in our fight to break the cycle of domestic violence terrorizing so many of our neighbors. The foundation's generous support and dedication to our mission has saved the lives of thousands of women and children by enabling us to provide our comprehensive continuum of care at no cost to our clients." Jan Langbein, chief executive officer of Genesis Women's Shelter & Support.
"We are so grateful for the longtime support from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation that has helped us serve nearly 20,000 survivors in 2022 alone. As the largest family violence service provider in Texas, generous grants like this are critical to our work of helping survivors progress from fear to safety through emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and skills development." Mimi Sterling, chief executive officer of The Family Place.
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"Denton County is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas … and Denton County Friends of the Family serves as the sole provider of free, comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the area. 2022 marked a record 10% increase in crisis line calls and texts; and a 20% increase in clients sheltered and in the number of shelter days. The grant from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation is an investment in the safety, hope, healing, and justice of the ever-growing number of individuals whose lives will forever be changed by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. This investment creates a path for the healing of our clients." Toni Johnson-Simpson, MSW, executive director, Denton County Friends of the Family.
"Domestic violence continues to represent a quarter of all crime reported in Collin and Dallas counties. The funding from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation will provide for the most critical needs of victims of family violence. Our partnership with the Mary Kay Ash Foundation will change lives by helping to equip individuals and families with the tools needed to recover from trauma and establish lives free from abuse. This translates to safer families and healthier communities." Christina Coultas, chief executive officer Hope's Door New Beginning Center.
Since 2000, 2,700 organizations advocating for eradicating gender-based violence have received grants from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation. To help break the cycle of abuse, the foundation has awarded more than $56 million to shelters, programs and services. For more information, visit marykayashfoundation.org.
Guided by Mary Kay Ash's dream to enrich the lives of women everywhere, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation raises and distributes funds to end domestic violence and invest in breakthrough cancer research to find a cure for women-related cancers.
Since 1996, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation has contributed more than $92 million to organizations aligned with its two-fold mission. In addition, the foundation supports awareness initiatives, community outreach programs, and advocates for legislation to ensure women are healthy and safe. Together, we can make the world better for women. To learn more about how to educate, advocate, volunteer, donate, and join life-saving work to support and empower women, visit marykayashfoundation.org, find us on Facebook and Instagram, or follow us on Twitter. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mary-kay-ash-foundation-awards-100k-in-grants-to-four-dfw-womens-shelters/3263586/ | 2023-05-23T22:07:50 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/mary-kay-ash-foundation-awards-100k-in-grants-to-four-dfw-womens-shelters/3263586/ |
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PHOENIX — ASU President Michael Crow has reportedly been banned from visiting Russia and the university leader seems to have a sense of humor about the intercontinental blockade.
Crow's name was on a "stop list" of 500 U.S. citizens who have been singled out by Russia as no longer being welcomed into the country.
According to a translation of the Russian Foreign Ministry's website, the Americans placed on the list are those "who are directly involved in the persecution of dissidents" and "in the spread of Russophobic attitudes."
The Russian website notably listed Crow not as president of ASU but rather for his other role as chairman of the board for the In-Q-Tel Corporation.
Crow reacted to the news by taking a playful jab at Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"I will miss those cards and flowers from Putin," Crow wrote on Twitter in response to being placed on Russia's list.
Other notable names on the banned list include Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers, and former President Barack Obama.
U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, was one of the elected officials also placed on the list.
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Wednesday marks a year of turmoil, pain and questions still left unanswered following the mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead in Uvalde, Texas.
A year later, parents continue to push for legislation and those affected are still in search of healing.
San Antonio-based artist Cruz Ortiz still remembers where he was the moment he heard the news.
"I was at the house. It was actually in the studio," Ortiz said. "One of the first images I saw was just, it was like a photograph of DPS, immigration. It looked like the whole army was there and just cars and vehicles in front of the school."
Ortiz felt called to make the trip to Uvalde.
"As soon as we found out about that, I immediately went into this like, 'I need to do something,'" Ortiz said. "Immediately I thought about doing, you know, like a mural or something, and I was like, no, this needs to be more immediate, needs to be something substantial."
Ortiz wanted to write and document what he witnessed.
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"As soon as I we drove in, I just knew that journalism was going to hit a certain point as far as telling the story," Ortiz said. "As an artist, it was up to me to like, figure out what, you know, how do I document this?"
Surrounded by death, grief, and confusion as to what went wrong, Ortiz wrote a poem.
"I was just writing every single thing that I experienced there," Ortiz said.
He wrote a poem rooted in culture known as a corrido in Spanish. A corrido is a ballad that narrates a historical event, most commonly used in Mexican culture.
"I understood and knew that corridos have forever been a staple in how we process information, how we share that information, the distribution of that information," Ortiz said.
"El Corrido de los Angeles de Uvalde," which translates to The Angels of Uvalde, is of sorts a prayer of loss.
"We have to give them their life that that was taken away. We have to keep them present forever," Anthony Medrano said. Medrano is a member of Mariachi Campanas de America. Ortiz reached out to Medrano to be part of the project to compose music for the ballad.
Medrano, Ortiz, along with numerous creatives including Grammy award-winning sound engineer Gilbert Velásquez, grieved together through music.
"When stuff like that happens, you know, you're kind of numb to it because you're kind of in shock. And we put this together, and then I guess it's sort of a healing kind of thing, right," Velásquez said.
A healing made possible through culture.
In the Mexican culture, mariachis are hired to be part of many celebrations including during the most difficult times.
"We play a bigger role," Medrano said. "Culturally, we are we are the ones who are called for every celebration, you know, from birth, you know, to death."
For these artists, it's about helping preserve the names, history and truth of the victims of the Robb Elementary shooting.
"These families have seen nothing but roadblocks the whole time trying to get something done," Ortiz said.
"A year now, a year later, it's still raw," Medrano said. "As long as this corrido can stay alive and these truths can be told, hearing these songs will again open up the emotion of this tragedy."
In a continued effort to create community through his Mexican and Tejano culture, Ortiz has invited mariachis across Texas to meet at Uvalde's town square on Wednesday at 12 p.m.
"We need to show those families that we're there for them, that this is who we are," Ortiz said. "It's a cultural, magnet, not a magnet. It's definitely a cultural vortex that needs to happen to where we all go there and support them. And I think that's really important." | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/finding-healing-in-uvalde-through-culture/3263599/ | 2023-05-23T22:08:03 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/finding-healing-in-uvalde-through-culture/3263599/ |
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) says Texas Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont, District 21) presided over the Texas House "in a state of apparent debilitating intoxication" and should step down at the end of this session.
Paxton issued his statement just before 3 p.m. Tuesday on Twitter, saying the speaker's conduct "has negatively impacted the legislative process and constitutes a failure to live up to his duty to the public" and called for an investigation into conduct unbecoming by the Texas House.
"While I hope Speaker Phelan will get the help he needs, he has proven himself unworthy of Texans' trust and incapable of leading the Texas House," Paxton wrote.
NBC 5 has reached out to the attorney general's office asking him for clarification. As of this writing, the attorney general has not responded.
Phelan has also not responded to the attorney general's tweet.
The ongoing 88th legislative session ends May 29.
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Memorial Day 2023: Where to go in the Mid-Valley to honor fallen US military members
Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
It is observed the last Monday of May and falls this year on May 29.
The holiday originally was known as Decoration Day in the years following the Civil War, which claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and led to the first national cemeteries.
Americans in various communities began holding tributes to fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers.In 1971, Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
Many Americans today observe the holiday by visiting cemeteries or memorials, and local veterans' groups around the Mid-Valley host patriotic programs.
Here are some events around the Mid-Valley that recognize the day:
Oregon World War II Memorial, Salem
The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs is hosting the annual statewide Memorial Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Oregon World War II Memorial on the corner of Court and Cottage streets NE near the State Capitol.
The program will include guest speakers who served during Operation Iraqi Freedom, with special remembrance for the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen, airwomen, Marines and Coast Guard members who did not return home to Oregon. This year observes the 20th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.
The ceremony also will include a color guard ceremony, the national anthem, and the laying of a wreath followed by the playing of "Taps."
Limited seating will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring their own seating. The event will also be livestreamed on ODVA's Facebook page, facebook.com/odvavet.
City View Cemetery, Salem
The Greater Salem Area Veterans Organization sponsors an annual program at City View Cemetery, 390 Hoyt St. S.
The 11 a.m. event includes speakers, a wreath presentation, special music, bagpipes and an echo 21-gun salute.
The cemetery features the Avenue of Flags display during the weekend. The more than 200 flags were donated by veterans' families and also line the cemetery roads on Flag Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day.
Dallas Cemetery
American Legion Post 20 hosts its annual Avenue of Flags ceremony at noon at Dallas Cemetery, 2065 SW Fairview Ave.
Nearly 800 American flags line the quiet lanes of the cemetery for about a week each year leading up to and after Memorial Day. Each is marked with a deceased veteran's name and donated by the veteran's family.
Several individuals will speak during the ceremony, with seating for about 300 people. American Legion and Auxiliary members will lead traditional tributes, including presenting the colors, folding the flag and playing "Taps." The Dallas High School choir will also perform.
Calvary Cemetery, Mt. Angel
American Legion Post 89 hosts its annual ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery, 1015 N. Main St.
Activities include a patriotic music concert by the Marion County Citizens Band; veterans' march and presentation of colors; celebration of Mass and liturgical music by St. Mary Catholic Parish; POW/MIA remembrance; reading the names of the fallen; placement of memorial wreath; three-volley salute by the Legion Honor Guard; and sounding of "Taps."
Attendees are asked to bring their own lawn chairs. In the event of inclement weather, the service will take place in St. Mary Church.
Capi Lynn is a senior reporter for the Statesman Journal. Send comments, questions and tips to her at clynn@statesmanjournal.com or 503-399-6710. Follow her work on Twitter @CapiLynn and Facebook @CapiLynnSJ. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/memorial-day-2023-salem-oregon-events-honor-fallen-us-military/70204975007/ | 2023-05-23T22:14:32 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/memorial-day-2023-salem-oregon-events-honor-fallen-us-military/70204975007/ |
Oregon, Washington investigate salmonella cases linked to Papa Murphy’s cookie dough
Oregon and Washington epidemiologists are investigating 10 cases of an identical strain of salmonella bacteria infection that are believed to be linked to eating raw Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie and s'mores bar dough, the Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday.
The cookie dough is meant to be cooked before consumed. Ingredients include raw flour and eggs that can contain bacteria that causes food poisoning, said OHA spokesperson Jonathan Modie.
Papa Murphy's, headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, has stopped selling the raw cookie dough products, according to health officials in Washington.
Papa Murphy's did not immediately respond to a call for comment.
Who has gotten sick
The four individuals in Oregon who where infected ranged in age from 20 to 57. They reported they began getting ill between April 1-21. None of them were hospitalized.
Washington State Department of Health officials reported Monday there have been six cases in that state. The individuals were between the ages of 15-54. One person has been hospitalized. Single cases were reported in the following Washington counties: Clark, King, Lincoln, Pierce, Spokane, and Whatcom.
Investigators trying to identify source of contamination
So far, the source of the ingredient contaminated with salmonella has not been identified, said Moody.
The dough was provided to Papa Murphy by a distributor, he said.
OHA epidemiologists are working with Washington's health department, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the outbreak, going up and down the manufacturing and distribution chain, Moody said.
What to do with unused cookie dough
Refrigerated or frozen cookie dough from Papa Murphy's should be thrown away, health officials in both states said. Wash your hands afterward.
Thoroughly wash and sanitize utensils and surfaces that may have touched the cookie dough.
What to do if you have eaten the raw dough products
Those who ate the raw cookie dough products and feel ill should immediately consult their health care provider.
"People should contact a health care provider if they believe they’ve had symptoms of salmonellosis, including diarrhea, after eating raw cookie dough," Dr. Paul Cieslak, medical director for communicable diseases and immunizations at the OHA's public health division, said in a press release.
People who have eaten cookie dough but not gotten sick do not need to notify a health care provider, he said.
Symptoms of salmonella
Most people infected with salmonella develop diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps one to seven days after exposure. The illness usually lasts four to seven days.
Most people recover without treatment, Cieslak said.
Infants, older individuals and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe illness. Salmonella may spread from the intestines to the bloodstream and then to other body sites and, in rare cases, can be deadly.
During 2013–2022 — the most recent 10-year period — Oregon averaged 459 - with a range of 337–585 - reported cases of salmonellosis a year, according to OHA. | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/05/23/salmonella-illnesses-linked-papa-murphys-cookie-dough-oregon-washington/70248987007/ | 2023-05-23T22:14:38 | 1 | https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/oregon/2023/05/23/salmonella-illnesses-linked-papa-murphys-cookie-dough-oregon-washington/70248987007/ |
PORTLAND, Maine — Kennebec Water District has lifted its "do not drink" order after test results Tuesday indicated no presence of firefighting foam contamination.
The order was instated Monday after firefighting foam used to help fight a multistory apartment fire on Elm Street in Waterville reportedly backed up into the water supply, the district said. One person died in that fire, and three others were taken to the hospital. The contamination is believed to have been caused due to a lack of backflow prevention device, Kennebec Water District Manager Roger Crouse told NEWS CENTER Maine.
"While fighting a fire at Elm Towers on Elm Street in Waterville, the Waterville Fire Department injected firefighting foam into a standpipe that serves the upper floors of the building to fight that fire," the website stated Monday. "Some of the foam entered the KWD distribution system after back feeding through the building's fire service."
Less than one gallon of the firefighting foam chemical is believed to have been used during that time, including what was used while crews worked to contain and extinguish the fire, according to the website.
The district discouraged all consumption of the water due to the presence of the contaminate but said it was safe for other uses such as washing or bathing, it said Monday in a release. About 9,000 customers were affected, likely impacting more than 20,000 people, Crouse told NEWS CENTER Maine.
Since the order has been lifted, Kennebec Water District offered several tips to ensure safe use.
"We encourage all customers to run water at each tap for 3-5 minutes to flush the lines within your home or business," the website stated. "If you experienced any unusual foaming or odor during this event, increase your flushing time to at least 15 minutes." | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/do-not-drink-order-kennebec-water-district-lifted/97-2383be75-b669-4af4-8d7a-5f8a6909e9a3 | 2023-05-23T22:14:55 | 0 | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/do-not-drink-order-kennebec-water-district-lifted/97-2383be75-b669-4af4-8d7a-5f8a6909e9a3 |
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — A local teen’s artwork is being recognized by one of the most prestigious programs for young artists and writers in the nation.
Tupelo High School graduate Paris Donegan is going to Carnegie Hall in New York City for the national Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Her work will be showcased along with hundreds of other teenage artists who are making a difference through their love of art.
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Stockton University sophomore softball playerd Nerina Tramp and Charli Czaczkowski each added another postseason honor Tuesday.
Tramp, a pitcher, was voted onto the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's All-Region IV second team. Czaczkowski, a third baseman, was named to the NFCA All-Region IV third team.
They were both key contributors to Stockton's success this spring. Facing the third-toughest schedule in NCAA Division III (their opponents had a .642 winning percentage), the Ospreys went 19-19 (11-7 New Jersey Athletic Conference) and earned the fourth seed in the league tournament.
Czaczkowski tied for the Stockton lead in home runs with four, which was tied for fifth in the NJAC. She got at least one hit in 30 of 38 games, including 20 of the final 21. Czaczkowsi had 12 multi-hit games and a 15-game hitting streak. She led Stockton in batting average (.361), hits (44) and on-base-percentage (.391). She drove in 21 runs, scored 16 and was the only Stockton player to appear in all 38 games.
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Trump appeared in 21 games, including 19 starts, and went 11-9, tying for third in the NJAC in victories. She finished second in the league in ERA (1.27), third in strikeouts (100), fourth in opposing batting average (.198) and sixth in innings (115 2/3). Trump pitched 14 complete games, including three shutouts.
Trump previously this spring was named to the All-NJAC first team, her first postseason league honor. Czaczkowski was named to the All-NJAC second team for the second consecutive year. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/2-stockton-softball-players-earn-all-region-iv-honors/article_26b34810-f98f-11ed-a07a-632cd84a6a43.html | 2023-05-23T22:21:01 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/2-stockton-softball-players-earn-all-region-iv-honors/article_26b34810-f98f-11ed-a07a-632cd84a6a43.html |
BALTIMORE — A new spot to treat cancer patients is being built in Baltimore.
Today, Lifebridge Health broke ground on a 125-thousand square foot building.
The Mandy and Dennis Weinman Cancer Building will put all outpatient cancer services under one roof.
Those services will be for children and adults.
One doctor says the consolidation will improve patient care compared to how they get cancer therapy now.
"This may require patients to receive their infusion therapy couple 1,000 feet that way, and then travel this way to have their radiation therapy. And you can imagine that's long, can be 10 minutes to transfer from one part of the facility to the other. And that can be really, challenging for patients, especially when you're trying to, go through cancer therapy. The Weinman Cancer Building will change all of this, bringing together all the caregivers and support services in one place," said Dr. Matthew Poffenroth, president of the Lifebridge Health Medical Group.
The new center is being built at Sinai Hospital.
It's off Greenspring Avenue, near the Cylburn Arboretum.
Lifebridge Health officials also say it's being built to not look like a traditional hospital.
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BALTIMORE — It's a called Xylazine, also referred to as "tranq" or "zombie drug," and the Maryland Health Department said it's seeing an uptick in mixtures with street drugs causing an increase in overdose deaths within the state of Maryland.
"It's used for sedation and pain management, and it's used on kittens as well as elephants. It's very effective and approved for veterinary use but it's not approved for human use,” said Harriet Smith, the Director of Education at the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition.
Smith says it's something to take serious. While it's not an opioid when mixed with one, like fentanyl, the signs and symptoms can cause blue/grayish skin, severe wounds and slowed breathing and heart rate.
"So we got these two things; opioids which is fentanyl and xylazine that do some similar things, it can have a similar effect on the body and we now have them mixed,” said Smith.
Mixing them can extend the effects of the fentanyl, and sometimes someone may not even be aware it's in the drugs they're using.
"We are catching up as service providers to learn more about it and to make sure we educate the people that we serve so that they know about it too. A lot of folks, all though it's been here for a few years now at the very least, a lot of folks are new to hearing about it," said Smith.
When mixed, she says it's hard to tell which drug led to an overdose, so it's best to resort to Narcan when an overdose is suspected.
Smith said, "So Narcan will not work on Xylazine but Narcan continues to work on opioids and since they're often mixed, Narcan should absolutely be used if we suspect and opioid related overdose." | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/zombie-drug-being-detected-in-more-overdose-deaths-in-maryland | 2023-05-23T22:22:18 | 0 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/zombie-drug-being-detected-in-more-overdose-deaths-in-maryland |
Gas prices range between an average of $3.54 a gallon and $3.71 a gallon in Northwest Indiana this week just before Memorial Day weekend kicks off the summer travel season.
Filling up one's tank cost about $1 less per gallon in Indiana than it did at the same time last year, according to AAA.
The average price of gas in Indiana was $3.50 a gallon Tuesday, down from $3.57 a gallon a week ago and $4.59 a year old ago, according to AAA. The average price in neighboring Illinois was $3.92 a gallon Tuesday, up from $3.89 a gallon a week ago and down from $4.98 a gallon a year ago.
National gas prices were $3.54 a gallon Tuesday, up a hair from $3.53 a gallon a week ago and down from $4.49 a gallon a year ago, according to AAA.
As of Tuesday, gas cost an average of $3.69 a gallon in Lake County, $3.70 per gallon in Porter County and $3.71 per gallon in LaPorte County, according to GasBuddy.com . The average price of gas was about $3.38 a gallon in Newton County, $3.54 in Starke and Pulaski counties and $3.56 in Jasper County.
Gas prices in the greater Chicago metropolitan area averaged $4.20 per gallon, including an average of $4.44 within city limits, according to AAA.
Retail gasoline demand rose 1.1% last week, according to GasBuddy.com .
Oil inventories increased by 5 million barrels according to the Energy Information Administration. Oil production fell by 100,000 barrels per day to 12.2 million barrels while gasoline inventories declined by 1.4 million barrels a day to 2 million barrels.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 10 cents to $71.45 per barrel Monday, which was up 68 cents above the $70.77 a barrel it reached in trading a week ago, according to GasBuddy.com . Brent crude oil fell by 8 cents to $75.50 per barrel, up from $74.88 a barrel the previous Monday.
“In the run-up to Memorial Day, the national average price of gas has seen little overall movement over the last week. We’ve seen more states see prices climb than fall, which has been driven by oil’s volatility as debt ceiling discussions are ongoing. I think we’ll see prices rise slightly as we get closer to Memorial Day, especially if there are positive developments in the debt ceiling discussions in D.C., while pessimism could drive prices slightly lower,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “I continue to be optimistic that the national average will remain under $4 per gallon for most of, if not the entire summer, with Americans spending a combined $1.6 billion less on gasoline over Memorial Day weekend this year compared to last.”
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
Open
A new pierogi concession stand at U.S. Steel Yard in downtown Gary has turned every Gary South Shore RailCats home game into Pierogi Fest, especially on dollar pierogi Wednesday.
The concession stand along the first base line by right field sells three potato pierogi with buttered onions and sour cream for $5 and five for $8. The large-sized pierogi are just $1 each on Wednesdays.
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Open
It's one of many concession options at the park, including hot dogs, Polish sausages, tacos, walking tacos and Ben's Soft Pretzels. 18th Street Brewery, which has locations in Hammond and Gary's Miller neighborhood, took over the former Devil's Trumpet spot this season after that Hobart-based craft brewery closed. It offers 18th Street's acclaimed craft beers like Candi Crushable as well as a limited food menu that includes pulled pork sandwiches.
The Dollar Pierogi Night on Wednesday is just one of many weekly promotions this season, including $5 signature cocktails for Sunday Fun-Day, all-you-can-eat hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts for $15 for AYCE Mondays, $3 tacos and $5 margaritas for Taco Tuesdays and $3 domestic beers for Thirsty Thursdays.
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Closed
Righteous Ribs closed its sit-down restaurant at The Steel Yard in downtown Gary and is now operating as a mobile barbecue business that caters to backyard barbecues and special events.
Originally from East Chicago, Righteous Ribs serves ribs, rib tips, brisket, turkey, wings and other barbecue staples. It took over the former R & R Sports Bar & Grill space in the minor league baseball stadium in 2020. It was originally home to a Bennigan's when the Steel Yard first opened as a major downtown redevelopment project in 2002, but that national sit-down restaurant chain has long since gone out of business.
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Renovated
Also in pierogi news, Dan's Pierogies in downtown Highland completely renovated its dining room to have a "new, upbeat" look. The artist Ochoart did a personalized mural with the anthropomorphic pierogi that serve as the Dan's Pierogies mascot. The wall-sized mural depicts the history of the Polish restaurant that dates back to 1998.
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New mural
Dan's Pierogies sells pierogies and other Polish cuisine for dine-in at 2945 Jewett Ave and also offers frozen pierogies to take home. It also does pop-ups and is especially well-known for its annual booth at Pierogi Fest in Whiting, where it draws some of the longest lines every July.
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Opening
Brown Skin Coffee will soon provide Gary with a jolt of caffeine.
The new coffee shop is located at 1921 W. 25th Ave. by the Fresh Market supermarket just off the Grant Street exit of the Borman Expressway. It will serve single-origin coffee, loose-leaf tea and wines from around the world.
A soft opening is planned for Monday, to be followed with a grand opening that will include food and drink tasting, a jazz band and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
"We are excited to bring the authentic experience of Brown Skin Coffee to Gary," said Shana Tate, a Gary native and CEO of Brown Skin Coffee. "We believe that our single-original coffee, loose-leaf teas and wine will entice the appetite of greatness for the citizens of Gary, Indiana. Our goal is to provide our customers with an unforgettable experience."
She founded Brown Skin Coffee as a mobile coffee bar based out of the back of a Mini car three years ago.
The business grew and she opened a brick-and-mortar location in Brownsburg in central Indiana.
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Opening
The coffee shop aims to provide an authentic experience in a "cozy and elegant atmosphere" that gives people a place to unwind or socialize. The coffee house will hang the work of local artists on the walls, where it will be available for sale. It will have regular events throughout the week, including Wine Down Wednesday and open mic nights.
Brown Skin Coffee has a full espresso bar with drinks like a flat white, affogato and macchiato. Signature drinks include a Rolo Latte, Red Velvet Latte, Lavender Matcha Latte and Brown Sugar Babe Coffee. It prepares coffee in a number of ways, including with V60, Chemex and a French Press.
Non-coffee options include MUD/WTR and kombucha.
The cafe serves breakfast items like avocado toast, breakfast burritos, omelets, grits, biscuits and gravy and chicken and waffles. It also has a variety of baked goods like butter croissants, brioche bread, loaf cake and Madeleines.
Lunch options include quesadillas, air-fried Boujie Wings, a BLT wrap, a fajita wrap, a ham & swiss wrap, salads and soups like tomato basil and New England Clam Chowder.
For more information, call 219-281-2155, visit brownskincoffee.com or find the business on Facebook.
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Coming soon
Alpha Family Resale is coming to Winfield this summer.
The thrift and consignment store plans to open soon at 10763 Randolph St.
"My wife and I want to help people in this area," owner Tim Koedyker said. "The first program will be for mothers and newborn babies who can't afford things. We looked at a resale shop to be the generator for the funds."
It's now accepting donations at its location at the Doubletree Plaza in Winfield, in the same shopping center as the Baja Restaurant and the Strack & Van Til that was previously a WiseWay.
"We just got some demolition done and are doing painting and fixtures," he said. "We're hoping to be open by the end of June or the first part of July."
The resale store will specialize in gently used clothes and household items.
"It's used clothing for people who want something new but are OK with it being old. People don't realize how much it saves the planet to keep these items from going to a landfill," he said. "We can find people that could use these clothes. The cost of everything is also going up whether gas prices or food. Everything is getting more expensive so this can help the community."
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Coming soon
Alpha Family Resale also will sell household items like decor and kitchenware. It will not carry larger items like appliances or furniture. People can donate household items or clothes in bags in a donation bin out in the back of the store.
"We're going to help people afford things they normally couldn't," he said. "People can come in here and browse and see things that weren't in here yesterday."
The store is a 501(c)3-registered nonprofit that plans to pour proceeds into community causes.
"We're talking to the township trustee to find people that do need the assistance, for baby goods or something like that," he said. "Once our bills are paid, our rent and electrical and whatever, we plan to support nonprofit programs."
For more information, call 219-776-2779, email info@alphafamilyresale.org , visit alphafamilyresale.org or find the business on Facebook.
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Expanded
Ixxa Coffee Roasters & Plant Shop expanded in Hammond's Robertsdale neighborhood and is now offering seating for the first time.
The coffee shop and plant store at 1720 Calumet Ave. just opened its outdoor patio and urban garden Saturday, and also recently added an apothecary section. It previously focused on a to-go coffee business as plants take up all the floor space inside the cafe.
It was founded last year by Jose Marin, who does the coffee roasting, and his wife, Stephanie Mora, who runs the plant store. The married couple from Los Angeles added al fresco seating and a garden on the left side of the building.
"It's an urban oasis," Marin said. "There's an urban garden where people can take home a couple of tomatoes for dinner that night. We're about providing value to the customers and community as much as possible. We're in on the urban garden trend. People who want to grab some tomatoes or cucumbers are more than welcome to do so."
They also will grow peppers and herbs in 12 beds.
"They're available to taste for free," he said. "If you want to try something out, you can pick it off the vine. We want to encourage people to eat organic and grow their own food. They can see what it tastes like right off the vine or bring some to add to a salad for dinner that night. We'll have hanging herb gardens where people can take clippings."
The patio also has about 16 seats at several tables. They plan to have live music, hosting different artists out on the patio throughout the summer. Upcoming events will be posted on its Instagram page.
"Hopefully, we'll have some blues or jazz," he said. "We'll also host discussions of gardening, sustainability, native plants and the benefits of native plants."
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Expanded
Ixxa also recently expanded to add apothecary products.
"We have pictures and powders for moods, sleep, anxiety, pain, general illness, immunity boosting," Mora said.
It stocks Anima Mundi goods from Brooklyn.
"They are Costa Rican and indigenous healers," she said. "We've worked with this brand for awhile. They have pictures and medicine like sleep aides, to mitigate pain, for when you're feeling sick, for anxiety or a bit of depression. They have products that help with the mind as well as cognitive health, such as with mushrooms like Reishi, Cordyceps or Lion's Mane. They have health benefits so you don't have to rely on just pharmaceutical medicine. They work with nature for healing like with products for gut health and detox."
They are working to incorporate apothecary products into drinks at the coffee bar and looking to add other brands in the future.
"If you're sick and tired of putting chemicals in the body and really don't know or understand what's in them you can harness the power of nature, of herbs and plants," she said. "You can grow your own medicine from home. We're exploring herbalist tinctures and the healing power of nature."
Ixxa also is looking to add indoor seating, expanding its wholesale business to serve more restaurants and coffee shops and looking to offer subscription coffee packages in which people can sign up to get locally roasted coffee beans every month.
"We're very excited to be adding the patio space," Marin said. "We'll be creating the same vibe and energy sitting with the plants in a kind of urban oasis."
It recently expanded its hours to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, call 219-232-8138 or visit ixxacoffee.com .
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
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Detroit OKs workplace standards board for arena workers
Detroit ― The Detroit City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to create an Industry Standards Board for arena workers at Little Caesars Arena, Ford Field and Comerica Park.
The city previously passed an ordinance in 2021 to create an Industry Standards Board, which labor leaders at the Service Employees International Union Local 1 say is the first-of-its-kind in the nation. The ordinance allows workers in a common industry to join together to petition and form a tripartite table of workers, employer associations and government representatives to recommend industry-wide workplace standards.
On Tuesday, more than a dozen SEIU members joined the council's formal session to comment in support of creating an Industry Standards Board for Arena Workers. They said the board would assist the city in providing recommendations for basic health, safety and job standards through a public process driven by workers and their communities.
According to the resolution, the Industry Standards Board have the authorization to gather information through an investigation, including reports from both employee and management perspective, distribution and gathering of surveys; outreach by utilizing worker organizations to assist in the collection of required information and engage workers in the process.
"Employers in the subject industry are strongly encouraged to assist in the dissemination of information and promotion of an Industry Standards Board," according to the resolution.
The board will have power, through the council's ordinance, to evaluate their findings regarding factors that may contribute to a shortage of workers or difficulty retaining workers in the arena industry; conduct educational outreach that increases public participation about practices that may negatively impact workers, consumers and city residents; "consider the required level of compensation in a subject industry to provide for family-supporting wages sufficient to protect the health of residents and consider standards for the subject industry that would improve the health of its workers and the general community," according to the resolution.
Prior to issuing any recommendation, the board shall hold a public hearing regarding the subject at a time and location convenient to employees and must include interpretation services.
The Industry Standards Board could only be established after the council received an adequate petition report from the city's Civil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity Department. The next step is to appoint representatives to the board.
Nine Industry Standards Board appointments shall be individuals who either live or work in the city, appointed as follows: three members that are employees, or representatives who have been chosen by workers in the subject industry, three from Mayor Mike Duggan; and three from the City Council.
Workers told City Council members there is inconsistent pay, working hours and expectations at Detroit's sports arenas and that multiple employees work at all three to make ends meet.
Porcha Perry is a team member at Ford Field, a housekeeper at Comerica Park and also a security officer at City Shield Security Services. As a single mother working three jobs, Perry said it's not easy and she often has to miss quality time with her children because one job isn't enough.
"With this board, we could address the low wages so I can so I can afford to spend more quality time with my family," Perry told council members. "Many Black and Brown and single-parent arena workers are experiencing this same issue, as they work multiple jobs to sustain their families. With this board, we will have a say in decisions about the wages, working conditions and hours we need. Together, we can spark change across all arenas.”
City Council President Mary Sheffield thanked members of SEIU for showing up and delivering more than 150 signatures in support of arena workers. Sheffield told The News following the meeting it was a proud moment for her to see the first standards board established under the previous ordinance she sponsored with SEIU.
"It gives workers a seat at the table with their employers to help determine the starts and wages working people across our city deserve," Sheffield said. "Workers across various industries including fast-food, healthcare, long-term care and beyond have the opportunity to publicly organize and demand a voice on the job and a stronger say in the conditions of their workplace."
After the council vote, SEIU Local 1 President Genie Kastrup said Detroit's first Industry Standards Board will bring workers one step closer to the table with employers to advocate for "what they need to thrive — not just survive."
"The powerful testimonies that we heard from the Local 1 members today is a clear indication that Detroit can and will prosper when working people have a voice on the job. I am proud of the progress being made in Detroit and applaud the Detroit City Council, Local 1 working families, and community leaders who have come together to move Detroit forward," Kastrup said in a statement.
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Water department proposes $3.4M initiative to reduce Detroit street flooding
The Detroit Water and Sewage Department said Tuesday it is seeking approval of a $3.4 million initiative to create bioretention areas in the city to reduce basement backups and street flooding that it hopes to complete by the end of 2024.
The Fenkell Stormwater Projects would install green infrastructure projects in the areas surrounding Fenkell Avenue and are being financed with $1.6 million in four federal and state grants.
Another $1.8 million allocated from DWSD capital improvement funds, the agency said, will benefit nearly 100 occupied homes with the installation of 24 bioretention gardens on Detroit Land Bank Authority parcels in Brightmoor. The areas will be designed to reduce and treat rainfall and stormwater near adjacent streets on Detroit's west side.
The project proposes to vacate about 460 feet of Blackstone Street between Midland and Keeler Streets, and will manage more than 2 million gallons of stormwater annually, officials said.
"The installation of these 24 bioretention practices will help create capacity in our combined sewer system, freeing up capacity, which will reduce streetflooding and basement backups," said Lisa Wallick, field services director for permitting and stormwater at the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department.
"The project in total will manage stormwater from appoxiamately 50 acres and treat about 9 million gallons of stormwater annually. This will help to reduce the amount of untreated combined sewage from being discharged to Rouge River."
The announcement came nearly two years following historic rainfall that caused two rounds of widespread flooding across Metro Detroit in June 2021. The first severe summer storm dumped more than 6 inches of rain on parts of Metro Detroit on June 25-26. Three weeks later, another 3.4 inches fell shortly after President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration request on the earlier storm from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Wallick said hundreds of trees and shrubs will also be installed along the grassy fields to help take on the stormwater.
The project is awaiting City Council approval before construction can begin, Wallick said.
The June 2021 rainfall produced complaints in Detroit that were concentrated in the east and south, including the neighborhoods of Jefferson Chalmers and Cornerstone Village, according to a Great Lakes Water Authority report.
The Detroit department has installed 19 green strormwater infrastructure projects in the last seven years, according to its website, which Wallick said manages and moves nearly 53 million gallons of stormwater from the city annually.
A map of project locations can be found here.
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A new statewide program seeks to put more Hoosiers on track for college — and get them earlier admission decisions.
The Indiana Commission for Higher Education outlined its “Indiana Pre-Admissions: Your Path to College” initiative last week, indicating that rising high school seniors — the 2024 graduating class — will be the first to participate.
Through a partnership with many of Indiana’s higher education institutions, the commission will ensure students gain “pre-admission” letters from at least three schools.
Students are not promised direct admission to colleges and universities, however. The decisions are contingent upon maintaining eligibility criteria and taking the next steps to properly apply and enroll.
CHE officials said the program is largely a response to Indiana’s declining college-going rate. Just over half of Indiana’s 2020 high school graduates chose to go to college. Five years ago, 65% of Indiana’s high school graduates pursued higher education.
Greg Harrell, CHE’s director of legislation and program implementation, said the goal is to help students become more aware of their college options and help Hoosier students gain more access to financial aid.
Starting the college application process earlier means students are more likely to get grants and scholarships. Oftentimes, having those details ironed out in advance makes advanced education more attainable.
“Think of this initiative along the lines of another tool in the toolbox to promote the value of higher education … and to better inform Hoosier students and their families of the wonderful marketplace of opportunities that we have for post-secondary education and training in Indiana,” he said. “Simultaneously alongside that, it’s a way of really deliberately talking about the resources to help make pursuing these options — whatever they might be — more affordable for Hoosier families.”
How pre-admission works
Participating high schools will upload preliminary GPAs and other information for students in the class of 2024 to an online portal by June 15. Indiana’s Department of Education will additionally provide students’ SAT scores.
With that information, CHE can match rising seniors to institutions they qualify to attend by late summer.
Students graduating next spring will receive an initial letter this August with details about the program before the official pre-admissions letter arrives following Labor Day in September. Parents and guardians will receive a copy of the letter, too.
One side of that letter will indicate which institutions the student has been pre-admitted to. The other side will provide information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and state financial aid.
After getting their pre-admissions letter, students must still apply to schools via the Common App or on institutional websites. Soon-to-be-graduates will also be required to complete the FAFSA, as mandated by state lawmakers.
Because pre-admission letters encourage earlier college application submissions, FAFSA filings are expected to come in quicker, as well. Hoosier students left at least $65 million in potential federal aid unclaimed just last year.
Only 31% of Indiana’s 2023 high school graduates have completed a FAFSA form as of Monday, according to CHE.
So far, nearly 80% of post-secondary institutions across Indiana have opted to participate in the inaugural program year, according to CHE. More schools are expected to join in the following year, as well.
Participating institutions have specific pre-admissions criteria based upon a student’s GPA and SAT scores, or just one of those metrics. The cutoff for SAT scores to be considered is May 26.
Hoosier high schools that want to take part in the program also have until May 26 to indicate their interest.
Getting more Hoosiers to college
Michelle Ashcraft, CHE’s associate commissioner for K-12 strategy, said every senior at each participating high school is guaranteed to get a letter that has three or more institutions listed. She noted that several participating institutions already have open admissions.
Those on the commission said it’s defining college broadly.
“We want students and families to know about all their options,” Ashcraft said. “That includes everything from workforce certificates all the way up to degrees.”
As the program matures, the commission hopes to send letters to students and families via email. CHE staff said they also plan to begin communications with ninth graders to help students and families prepare for pre-admission letter delivery senior year.
CHE data released last summer indicated that just 53% of Hoosier graduates furthered their education with certificate training, two-year program or at a four-year college. That’s a 6% drop from the class of 2019 – which represents about 4,000 fewer graduates – and 12% lower than in 2015.
Although there was an incremental drop in the percentage of students going directly from high school to some form of college in recent years, 2020 saw the “sharpest year-over-year decline,” according to the commission’s latest College Readiness Report.
The drop represents an ongoing challenge for the state, which was already behind on educational attainment goals. Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb previously charged the state to equip at least 60% of the adult population with some form of higher education by 2025. Currently, that number is just over 48%.
What other states are doing
Pre-admission programs already underway in Idaho, Illinois, South Dakota and Minnesota have – so far – increased college-going rates in those states.
Ohio and Montana are contemplating similar programs, too.
Idaho’s program was the first to be implemented in 2016 and has since helped reverse declining post-secondary enrollments at both two- and four-year colleges. The state’s program is estimated to have increased undergraduate enrollment by 11.0%.
South Dakota followed suit in 2018. In 2019, Illinois passed legislation to develop a pilot program for the 2020-2021 academic year to automatically admit high-performing high school graduates to targeted four-year public colleges.
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Fort Wayne Community Schools lifeguards will soon have new technology to help them spot swimmers in trouble.
The Ellis Aquatic Vigilance System will replace the outdated Poseidon drowning detection system, which the Helen P. Brown Natatorium has used since 2001.
"We're relying on a system that's not working for us," natatorium Director Liz Caywood told the school board Monday.
The new technology combines the use of cameras that cover activities in the pool and on the deck with an operator in a distraction-free room, Caywood said. An artificial intelligence system helps detect unusual behavior, she added, and the system can provide alerts through programmable alarms.
With this system, the lifeguard rotation will include shifts in a control room with monitors displaying a bird's-eye view of the pool and deck, Caywood said. The operator can tell lifeguards on the pool deck about any issues via radio.
Caywood said she was impressed by the technology when she saw it in action at a Tennessee waterpark. The aquatic attraction can now operate with fewer lifeguards, she said, adding the same should be true at FWCS.
The $253,837 purchase approved Monday includes equipment and installation along with five years of maintenance, training, licensing fees and insurance. The system is from Ellis Aquatic Innovations of Maitland, Florida.
The district has the potential to save $36,000 annually in staffing expenses, which will help offset the yearly fee, Caywood said.
The system should be installed in August, she added.
The natatorium was the first 50-meter pool in North America to use Poseidon, which was installed in December 2001 after the 2000 drowning of a South Side High School freshman. Lawrence Norwood was found in the water nearly an hour after his gym class ended.
The computer-aided underwater camera system tracks the trajectory of an object to the bottom of the pool, Caywood said. Lifeguards are notified when the object is motionless for several seconds, leading to lots of false alerts, she said, explaining someone standing in the shallow end can trigger the alarm.
In other business, the board approved a resolution related to $9 million in capital improvements, including $3 million in security upgrades, funded by a general obligation bond.
The unanimous vote followed the second of two public hearings that generated no public comment. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/new-safety-technology-on-tap-for-fort-wayne-community-schools-natatorium/article_0f9b0cd8-f90a-11ed-b4a7-5fd9403e7588.html | 2023-05-23T22:27:38 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/schools/new-safety-technology-on-tap-for-fort-wayne-community-schools-natatorium/article_0f9b0cd8-f90a-11ed-b4a7-5fd9403e7588.html |
Early morning noise complaint leads to homicide investigation
The Great Falls Police Department has opened a homicide investigation after officers discovered a body early Tuesday morning near the western edge of Chowen Springs Park, just south and east of the Great Falls Housing Authority neighborhood.
According to a news release issued Tuesday morning, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of 17th Street South shortly before 2 a.m. in response to a noise complaint. After arriving at the scene officers spoke with several people, then quickly discovered a body.
The victim’s identity, gender and age have not been announced.
GFPD’s news release states that detectives are currently at the homicide scene and have encompassed Chowen Springs Park. No roads in the area have been closed to traffic; however, the police department is asking the public to avoid the area.
The police department said it does not believe any suspects involved in the homicide are at large and that there is no immediate threat to public safety. The GFPD’s news release adds that several people have been detained and are currently being interviewed.
The Great Falls Tribune will update this story as more information becomes available. | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/police-investigating-homicide-near-chowen-springs-park/70247637007/ | 2023-05-23T22:31:54 | 0 | https://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/news/local/2023/05/23/police-investigating-homicide-near-chowen-springs-park/70247637007/ |
An Armstrong man pleaded guilty to third-degree sexual abuse, lascivious acts with a child and sexual exploitation of a minor Tuesday.
According to court records, 36-year-old Brandon Lee Bassett pleaded guilty in exchange for downgrading his original charge of second-degree sex abuse to third-degree sex abuse.
The plea agreement calls for all three of the 10-year sentences of the class C felonies to be served consecutively, which would mean 30 years in prison.
The crimes happened in April 2022 in Buffalo Center.
The victim reported the assault to authorities Oct. 3. The child was interviewed at the Child Protection Center in Waterloo. The charges were brought against Bassett on Nov. 14 and a warrant for his arrest was served Nov. 21.
No sentencing hearing has been set as of Tuesday afternoon. The court is under no obligation to follow the recommendations in the plea agreement. | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/armstrong-man-pleads-guilty-to-sex-abuse/article_14b4f7d2-f997-11ed-8f96-c7f3ec20d34c.html | 2023-05-23T22:32:02 | 1 | https://globegazette.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/armstrong-man-pleads-guilty-to-sex-abuse/article_14b4f7d2-f997-11ed-8f96-c7f3ec20d34c.html |
WATERLOO — A suspect in a Cedar Falls sexual assault in April has now been charged with a similar attack that happened earlier in Waterloo.
On Tuesday, Waterloo police filed charges of first-degree burglary and second-degree sexual assault against Asante Ajee Walker-Garcia Adams, 24, in a break-in at an apartment complex near Hawkeye Community College.
Also on Tuesday, Cedar Falls police added a second-degree sexual assault charge in the Cedar Falls attack, which happened at an apartment a few blocks from the University of Northern Iowa campus.
His bond is currently listed at $300,000.
Adams has a North Liberty address and has also lived in Iowa City and Coralville, according to court records.
In the Waterloo incident, Adams allegedly entered a Stardust Drive apartment in the early morning hours of March 10 while a female resident was asleep. He sexually assaulted the woman.
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Then he allegedly crawled through a window of a College Street apartment in the early morning hours of April 10 and began assaulting a female resident while she was sleeping, records state.
Investigators said they had obtained DNA and fingerprints from the assaults. But criminal database searches didn’t yield any results because Adams didn’t have any prior felonies that would have resulted in the collection of DNA and fingerprints.
Surveillance images from the College Street area were posted on Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers and last week investigators obtained information pointing to Adams.
On Monday, criminalists with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation was able to link DNA at the crime scenes to Walker, according to police.
Both agencies were assisted in the investigation and arrest by the Iowa City Police Department, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, University of Northern Iowa Police Department, Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers, the DCI Major Crime Unit, DCI Sex Offender Registry Unit, and the DCI Criminalistics Laboratory.
Authorities are continuing to investigate Adams.
Those with any information are asked to contact the Waterloo Police Detective Division at (319) 291-4340 #3, Cedar Falls police at (319) 273- 8616, Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers at (855) 300-TIPS or the caller's local law enforcement agency. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/cedar-falls-sex-assault-suspect-now-charged-in-waterloo-case/article_8f332bbe-f974-11ed-ae1c-032ab5622efe.html | 2023-05-23T22:34:48 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/cedar-falls-sex-assault-suspect-now-charged-in-waterloo-case/article_8f332bbe-f974-11ed-ae1c-032ab5622efe.html |
WATERLOO — All Waterloo Community Schools buildings and offices will be closed on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday.
Students and staff will return to a normal schedule on May 30.
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CEDAR FALLS — Students can now enroll in the University of Northern Iowa’s three music education workshops this summer: Audio Engineering for Educators, RockShop I Modern Band and a new RockShop II Reunion workshop.
Each workshop is designed for practicing teachers to enhance learning and instruction in their music classrooms. One hour of undergraduate or graduate credit is available for each workshop.
Audio Engineering for Educators, June 22-23, will teach participants the skills that audio engineers use to capture the best performances from their students. The course allows educators to learn how to use different forms of audio equipment, including reinforcement gear and computerized digital recording.
Teachers will learn about microphones, microphone techniques, mixing boards and digital audio. Participants can complete the workshop in-person on the UNI campus or entirely online.
The RockShop I Modern Band workshop, June 26-27, is offered only on the UNI campus. It will teach participants how to play a variety of instruments and discover the tools and resources necessary to bring student-centered, culturally-responsive and inclusive music education to students.
The workshop is designed to teach the skills and curriculum needed to successfully run a modern band program at any grade level or classroom.
A new workshop, RockShop II: The Reunion, will be held June 28. The in-person workshop will allow previous RockShop I participants to further their skills and knowledge in modern band pedagogy while focusing on learning next-level techniques on guitar, bass, keyboard, drum set and vocals. | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/university-of-northern-iowa-offers-summer-music-education-workshops/article_6fec4b42-f8ec-11ed-8e0f-d345b5a68287.html | 2023-05-23T22:35:01 | 1 | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/education/university-of-northern-iowa-offers-summer-music-education-workshops/article_6fec4b42-f8ec-11ed-8e0f-d345b5a68287.html |
DALLAS — Texas grocer H-E-B is expanding its footprint in Collin County.
The company on Tuesday announced it is opening a "futuristic" e-commerce fulfillment center for curbside and home delivery orders.
The facility, which will open later this summer, will be the first of its kind for H-E-B in North Texas.
The facility will be located near H-E-B's Plano location at 6001 Preston Road.
H-E-B officials said they plan to hire about 125 employees to work at the facility "to help service customers' online order needs."
H-E-B is planning to give a media tour of the facility on May 30. No opening date for the fulfillment center has been announced, though the company says it plans to open it this summer.
H-E-B opened a similar facility in Central Texas last year, posting jobs for the facility as positions that "will interact with some of the most innovative technologies in the company to help fill customer orders."
H-E-B made a splash in North Texas last year, with the opening of stores in Frisco and Plano. The San Antonio-based company has had stores in surrounding cities in North Texas, but last year was its first foray into more populous areas of the Metroplex.
H-E-B entered a North Texas grocery market that has long been dominated by four companies: Kroger, Tom Thumb, Albertsons and Walmart. H-E-B's store count isn't approaching those grocers, but they're adding stores in Allen, Fort Worth, McKinney and Forney, to go along with the Plano and Frisco stores.
More H-E-B coverage: | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/heb-north-texas-dallas-fort-worth-plano-expanding-north-texas-footprint-with-futuristic-fulfillment-center/287-5718cc3b-59c0-4178-a9ff-6a549481483d | 2023-05-23T22:35:02 | 0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/heb-north-texas-dallas-fort-worth-plano-expanding-north-texas-footprint-with-futuristic-fulfillment-center/287-5718cc3b-59c0-4178-a9ff-6a549481483d |
CEDAR FALLS – The Sturgis Falls Celebration is inviting children ages 12 and under to participate in the annual children’s parade at 4:45 p.m. June 23 at Lincoln Elementary School, 321 West Eighth St.
Come wearing a favorite costume. Participants are welcomed to incorporate wagons or strollers into their overall look, as well. All contest winners will receive awards at 5 p.m. at the Kidsway Big Top Stage immediately following the parade.
Brad Jacobson’s State Farm Insurance is sponsoring and judging the winners for the contest this year. And be sure to stick around and get in on the Big 3 Wheel 500 race. It will immediately follow the children’s parade.
Bike Tech is hosting the race for children 2-5 years old. Be sure to bring a bicycle or big wheel along with a helmet.
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DALLAS — Near Interstate 635 and Preston Road in North Dallas, the old Valley View Mall has few remnants left. The demolition is complete, and the abandoned building is now a pile of debris on the property.
Looking forward, there are big plans for development on the way. It will be called Dallas Midtown.
"Really, I think what today shows is kind of turning over a new leaf," said Scott Beck with Beck Ventures, the developer behind the $4 billion project.
The idea is to transform the space and build a city within a city. Plans include trails, parks, shopping, restaurants, water features, hotels, condos, rental units, a theatre, an athletic and wellness facility, and a trolley system connecting Dallas Midtown to the Galleria Mall.
"We see the fully demolished Valley View Mall and the future site of what will become Dallas Midtown," Beck said. "For those of us who have fond memories of Valley View Mall, including myself, as I was born and raised here in Dallas, today marks a new chapter in this story."
The first project to break ground will be a mixed-use project with 275 residential units, 10,000 feet of amenity space, and 26,000 feet for retail. Beck Ventures is partnering with Anthem Development on this specific build.
"We view this project as the much-needed activator that will bring energy to this area and kickstart this entire development," Ross Frankfurt with Anthem Development said. "We couldn't be more excited to get this project going."
The goal is to have a permit with the city of Dallas in the next few months and begin construction in early 2024. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/old-valley-view-mall-property-transform-into-dallas-midtown/287-a069407a-c4d9-4cfe-a5de-efa42f2f598d | 2023-05-23T22:35:08 | 1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/old-valley-view-mall-property-transform-into-dallas-midtown/287-a069407a-c4d9-4cfe-a5de-efa42f2f598d |
INDIANAPOLIS — One person was killed and two others injured in a crash on the southeast side of Indianapolis Tuesday afternoon.
Officers responded to the two-vehicle crash on Southeastern Avenue near Fisher Road shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Investigators believe the crash was a head-on collision. The driver of one of the vehicles died after being taken to the hospital. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle involved were also taken to the hospital. While the extent of their injuries is not known, their condition is stable, police said.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/one-killed-two-injured-in-southeast-indianapolis-crash/531-6b057624-0781-4f5f-bb03-28472ec23d37 | 2023-05-23T22:37:38 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/one-killed-two-injured-in-southeast-indianapolis-crash/531-6b057624-0781-4f5f-bb03-28472ec23d37 |
A Dorchester man was killed after crashing his car into a ravine on April 25.
Todd Bruns, 66, was heading west on County Road BB on April 25, when he left the road approximately 1,250 feet west of County Road 1800, at an unknown time, according to Saline County Sheriff's Investigator Andy Watson.
He traveled off the left side of the road, through a ditch and collided with an embankment, sending his Chevrolet pickup into the bottom of a ravine, Watson said in the crash report filed in the incident.
Bruns was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputies suspect alcohol played a role in the crash, according to the report.
Bruns was not wearing a seat belt, according to the report. His car was totaled in the crash.
The Nebraska Department of Transportation reported the fatality Tuesday. It's not clear why the death was not made public earlier.
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A firefighter backs off from the heat of the flames Sunday coming from the roof of Romantix, 921 O St. Fire crews responded to the adult novelty store blaze at about 9 a.m. and needed most of the afternoon to extinguish the flames. The building is described as a total loss, but no one was injured.
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A massive plume of fire erupts in front of Lincoln firefighters Nick Thill (left) and Mark Sullivan moments after Sullivan ventilated the roof with the blade of his chainsaw at a working fire at 1717 A Street in Lincoln on Wednesday evening, April 6, 2011.
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With a fire hose at the ready, Lincoln firefighters look over the underside of a pickup truck which rolled over at the intersection of 16th and L Streets Monday afternoon, April 11, 2011. The scanner call mentioned there was leaking gasoline. One person was taken away on a stretcher to an ambulance.
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Marie Yost (left) and Nancy Harter (right) watch from the median on O Street as Lincoln firefighters pour water on the smouldering remains of the Lincoln Public Schools adminstration building on Tuesday morning, May 31, 2011. Harter, who worked in the building for 11 years, said a supervisor contacted staff at 6 a.m. to let them know of the fire.
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Protected against the 1600 degree temperatures emanating from the fire pit, Dorchester Vol. Fire Dept. firefighter Brant Pracheil tosses the Stars and Stripes into the flames on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, during a flag retirement ceremony at the Dorchester American Legion Post 264. A total of 1957 unserviceable flags from the communities of Dorchester, York, Fairmont, Lincoln, Wilber, Fairbury and Crete were retired from life during the ceremony.
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Surrounded by black smoke, a Lincoln Fire Department firefighter uses a pike pole to open the porch ceiling at the scene of a house fire on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at 1800 Euclid Avenue.
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Matt Barnard, with Beatrice Rural Fire District, uses a torch to spread flames during a prescribed burn of 45 acres of the prairie at Homestead National Monument of America on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010.
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Lincoln Fire and Rescue teams help Alex Lekai and his mother, not pictured, evacuate from her south bottoms home on Thursday, May 7, 2015.
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A Schuyler man has sued Monolith, a Lincoln-based clean energy company, and its safety contractor, saying he was trapped in a reactor and "cooked alive" while performing maintenance at the company's Hallam facility in December.
In the lawsuit filed Friday, Alvaro Torres Salvador's attorney, Mark Richardson, said: "This lawsuit addresses the human cost of developing emergent 'green' technologies by Monolith. As a burgeoning clean energy giant, Monolith made the decision to place profit over people and expediency over safety."
Attorneys for Monolith Materials Inc., Monolith Nebraska LLC and Sitex Safety & Rescue LLC haven't yet responded to the suit in court.
In an email Monday, a company spokesperson said: "We do not comment on pending litigation, but the health and safety of the workers and communities in which we operate are our top priority."
On its website, Monolith describes itself as a leader in "advanced, more sustainable, U.S. manufacturing" that has innovated and scaled methane pyrolysis, a process that uses renewable electricity instead of combustion to produce low-emission carbon black, a powdery substance that's used in tires, inks, plastics and other products.
In the lawsuit, Richardson said Torres Salvador had been working as a contractor through Babkel Mechanical of Blair at Monolith's plant near Hallam early Dec. 11 when the incident that is the subject of the lawsuit happened.
He was part of a team removing large chunks of carbon at the bottom of a reactor interior as it cooled, prior to being reactivated.
"For 20 to 25 minutes, Mr. Torres Salvador dangled on a cable approximately 100 feet inside Monolith’s main reactor. Mr. Torres Salvador was suspended in mid-air, like a human being on a spit roast, in pitch black darkness, sweltering in a 200-degree Fahrenheit heat, trapped in a confined space, fading in and out of consciousness, and reckoning with what he believed to be his final moments before dying," the Lincoln attorney wrote.
At the same time, Monolith employees yelled to him that there was nothing they could do, "causing him to sob and plead for his life," Richardson said.
The lawsuit alleges a series of negligent decisions by Monolith that day left Torres Salvador severely injured and substantially transformed his life. Among them:
* Ordering Torres Salvador to enter a 200-degree reactor in order to return it to operational status as soon as possible, "thereby increasing production and profitability."
* Failing to ensure the employee who operated the pneumatic air hose for the chair that lowered his client into the reactor had proper training and experience. Richardson said the employee fed too much slack into the reactor, causing the hose to become tangled with the wires supporting the chair, trapping Torres Salvador near the base of the reactor.
* Sending Torres Salvador into the reactor without Sitex, the safety and rescue team contracted to be present whenever a worker enters the reactor, being there.
* And failing to ensure rescue equipment was operational and effective. A crane attached to his safety harness left him suspended in mid-air.
On its website, Monolith lists "Safety Matters Most" as its top core value.
In the lawsuit, Richardson alleged Monolith routinely places contractors like his client in dangerous conditions.
He said that on Dec. 11 the company decided profits mattered most and "cut safety corners at the expense of the health and well-being of Mr. Torres Salvador."
The 34-year-old suffered second- and third-degree burns and damage to a kidney, has permanent scarring and has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder triggered by things like darkness and heat.
His medical expenses in the past six months have topped $200,000.
Last year, Monolith announced it had received more than $300 million from a host of big-name investors, likely the largest single investment in Nebraska history.
The company said the investment would go toward "further technological development that will offer next-generation product capabilities and other corporate-level expansion."
Monolith, which is in the process of expanding its carbon black plant near Hallam, gained $300 million in backing last summer from a host of big-name investors. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/schuyler-man-sues-monolith-alleging-he-was-cooked-alive-in-reactor-near-hallam/article_4999b73c-f684-11ed-8c6a-2fbf678dbd0c.html | 2023-05-23T22:39:15 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/schuyler-man-sues-monolith-alleging-he-was-cooked-alive-in-reactor-near-hallam/article_4999b73c-f684-11ed-8c6a-2fbf678dbd0c.html |
ELLSWORTH -- Ellsworth high school seniors got a taste of what graduation will feel like with the school's first-ever decision day.
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"We think it's terribly important to recognize all of our seniors, whether your workforce, whether your military, whether your secondary education, whatever you are going on to do," said Rebecca Wright, Ellsworth high school assistant principal.
Ellsworth superintendent Amy Boles delivered a simple message.
"Your history, how you have got here is your story, and it's going to be different for each and every one of you. Be proud of that and don't let anyone, and I mean anyone make your feel otherwise for your choices," said Boles.
Each senior received recognition for their post-graduation plans. They also signed certificates promising to uphold the vision of an Ellsworth high school graduate.
Seniors say walking across the stage was a bittersweet moment.
"It felt good to go up there and hear our names and what we're going to do in front of the whole school," said O'Brian Robinson, who will be attending Southern Maine Community College.
"It definitely hit home a little bit. It helped me come to a realization that I'm graduating," said Jayla Ryan, who will be attending Husson University.
Assistant principal Wright says she hopes this inspires underclassmen to start planning for their futures.
"There's a wide variety and that's what we really want to impress on them, that it's not too early to start thinking about what you want to do," said Wright.
Wright says decision day will become an annual event and already has plans for next year.
"We're going to decorate all the way down the hallway. We're going to do more things next year. We already have plans in the works to make it even bigger," says Wright. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/ellsworth-high-school-hosts-first-ever-decision-day/article_bca30160-f9af-11ed-ac87-bfc1b2645ba0.html | 2023-05-23T22:39:16 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/ellsworth-high-school-hosts-first-ever-decision-day/article_bca30160-f9af-11ed-ac87-bfc1b2645ba0.html |
One year after disaster struck on Lincoln's O Street as hundreds of onlookers lined the roadway for what has become a local Memorial Day weekend tradition, the city will roll out a new traffic engineering plan but stick with traditional law enforcement methods in an effort to prevent another tragedy.
Last year, a fiery crash killed two women and injured 20 bystanders May 29, the Sunday before Memorial Day — the last in a series of nights that saw hundreds line O Street for an unsanctioned cruise event.
In the aftermath of the crash, prosecutors charged Kyvell Stark, an 18-year-old Omaha man, with four felonies — including two counts of manslaughter — for his alleged role in the crash, which killed 20-year-old Emily Siebenhor and 22-year-old Edith Hermosillo.
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The two Cozad women were turning north onto 52nd Street from the eastbound lanes of O Street when Stark, who police said was driving his Ford Taurus west on O Street at "close to 90 mph," struck Siebenhor's Toyota Corolla, according to the crash report.
The collision sent both cars into a crowd of bystanders that had gathered along the sidewalk just north of O Street, injuring 20 people.
Authorities said Stark, who in April pleaded not guilty to all four counts against him, was driving under the influence of marijuana.
Stark was not participating in the cruise event, but the crash he's accused of causing placed a renewed focus on the perilous driving behaviors that have plagued O Street for decades and become exceptionally hazardous when onlookers line the corridor.
The annual event turned fatal in 2000, too, when a car veered off O Street street, jumped the curb and pinned a 39-year-old against a tree, killing her.
In the aftermath of last year's crash, city officials — including Police Chief Teresa Ewins — promised "things will change."
"We'll be changing a lot of things in regards to people coming to Lincoln to cause havoc like that. It's not acceptable," she said at a news conference one day after the crash, later adding: "We're gonna be out there and we're gonna take action, and hopefully implement some new policies."
A year later, the city has at least partially followed through on that promise.
Motorists cruising or commuting along O Street this weekend will notice substantive changes to traffic flow on the roadway, which will be policed by the same number of officers enforcing the same laws that were in place a year ago.
The biggest change motorists can expect this Memorial Day weekend is new limitations on across-traffic turns on O Street between 48th and 52nd streets — the four-block stretch that attracts the bulk of onlookers each night.
Motorists will not be able to turn across O Street onto 50th Street — the road that runs alongside the west side of HyVee — at any point over the weekend, said Dan Carpenter, the city's traffic engineering manager.
That change will matter most to eastbound motorists hoping to turn left across three lanes of O Street to reach the grocery store.
The city will block the turning lane at 50th Street, instead diverting drivers to the traffic light at 52nd Street, which runs along the east side of HyVee.
And that intersection, too, will be altered, Carpenter said.
Normally, motorists waiting to turn from either side of O Street onto 52nd Street encounter flashing yellow arrows at the traffic signal, allowing them to turn whenever breaks in O Street traffic allow, requiring drivers to make judgment calls about the speed of oncoming traffic.
This year, the turn onto 52nd Street will be "protected-only," Carpenter said, meaning motorists will have to wait for green arrows to make the turn — marking a considerable change at the same intersection where last year's tragedy unfolded.
Carpenter, who said last year that any knee-jerk reaction made to change traffic on O Street would be antithetical to his department's nature, acknowledged but downplayed the role the crash played in the city's rationale for altering the signal at 52nd Street.
He said the traffic engineering department tries to review every single crash that happens on Lincoln's roadways — paying special attention to fatality and serious injury collisions — "to understand, 'What was the cause of this?' and look to see if there are improvements that we can make."
"The fatality was a very unfortunate event," Carpenter said of last summer's crash in particular. "And as a result of driver behavior, we really want to encourage all drivers and anybody using the city's transportation system to be safe."
The city will also alter the timing of O Street's traffic signals during the nighttime, planning to implement the same pattern usually deployed during morning or evening commute times in an effort to keep traffic flowing.
Lincoln's Transportation and Utilities Department has six different traffic signal timing plans used throughout a given day, each of them deployed for different traffic volumes.
On an average Friday or Saturday night, Carpenter said, the city would use a timing plan that's more reactive to traffic on north-south streets like 48th and 52nd — giving less preference to the cars humming up and down O Street than the city does during commute hours.
But during this weekend's evening hours, the city will utilize the same kind of signal plan that would usually be seen amid prime commute hours, Carpenter said, in an effort to keep cruisers moving at a 45 mph pace.
"I will say this: our traffic signal timing patterns are designed for the speed limit or below," he said. "So we know that speeding vehicles — if they take off at the beginning of the green cycle and they're at the front of the cue, and then travel above the speed limit — they should probably plan on stopping at the next signal."
Carpenter said the city plans to keep the peak-hour traffic timing scheme running "well past midnight" all weekend.
Reducing the time motorists spend waiting at stoplights along O Street will also leave less time for burnouts — a frequent star of Memorial Day weekends in Lincoln that, at times, include the participation of the onlookers lining O Street, who have been known to dart into the roadway to throw water or other liquids at the spinning tires.
The cruisers insistent on performing burnouts and those that have long egged them on are, in part, what prompted the Lincoln Police Department to deploy "a high visibility traffic enforcement detail" along the corridor each Memorial Day weekend.
The department — aided by Nebraska Department of Transportation overtime grant funding and the Nebraska State Patrol's helicopter — has for years set up a mobile command post near 48th and O streets and deployed as many as eight officers to police the corridor.
Officers working the specialized detail focus their efforts on thwarting reckless driving behaviors across a broader stretch of the roadway than usually attracts onlookers.
Police heavily patrol O Street between 17th and 84th, which in 2022 accounted for nine of the highest crash locations in the city, according to the department.
The police department plans to deploy the same enforcement detail — staffed each night by eight officers— this year as it did last year, when no officers witnessed the crash at 52nd and O.
This year's repeated enforcement effort doesn't include broader changes alluded to by police leaders after last year's crash. Ewins had suggested there would be policy changes and, at a town hall event last June, said she liked the idea of impounding the cars of bad actors.
"No matter what we do, we can never completely make an event 100% safe, because we don't control the actions of every single person," Assistant Police Chief Jason Stille said.
"But what we can do is try to encourage safe driving behaviors. We try to ensure that the public is obeying laws and they're being responsible."
The city will again barricade the entrances to some parking lots along O Street at the request of property owners in an effort to prevent mass gatherings, which have plagued various lots in recent years, including the former site of Fresh Thyme at 5220 O St., which hosted dozens of onlookers in 2021 following its 2020 closure. The lot was barricaded last year.
And, Stille said, the department has "doubled down" on efforts to contact businesses along the O Street corridor, seeking the go-ahead to ticket bystanders who gather in their parking lots for trespassing — a practice that was used last year and the year before.
In previous years, police have said, some businesses refused to pursue criminal trespass charges against onlookers out of fear of upsetting would-be customers.
But Stille said last year's tragedy seems to have served as a tipping point for some business owners who had been holding out as a haven for O Street gatherings.
"Now, they've wanted to partner and not be part of the chaos, I guess," he said.
The department would prefer not to ticket anyone, though.
Stille said he would rather see onlookers line the full length of O Street — instead of congregating so densely between 48th and 52nd — or avoid the corridor altogether, particularly during nighttime hours.
Many of the classic cars that flock to Lincoln won't be out after dark, Stille argued, while encouraging residents who are actually interested in the cars on display to consider alternative cruise events scheduled for the weekend.
"If you want to see them, come out during the day," he said. "Because if somebody's going to spend $100,000-plus — six figures — on these cars, they're not the ones that are out after dark.
"Typically, it's the trucks and the 94 Hondas with a wing on the back of it."
Still, the assistant police chief acknowledged that the department does not expect a smaller crowd this year, despite last year's tragic ending to the weekend, which will loom over O Street as onlookers get set to gather there again.
"It's a neat tradition," Stille said. "I think it would be great to keep that tradition a tradition as a safe event.
"The more issues that we have — the more high-speed crashes and other lawlessness — I think it tarnishes what could be a really great event." | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/year-after-o-street-crash-changes-coming-to-memorial-day-weekend-traffic/article_7272a5b0-f5c1-11ed-8f50-c3fd4df97b5e.html | 2023-05-23T22:39:22 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/year-after-o-street-crash-changes-coming-to-memorial-day-weekend-traffic/article_7272a5b0-f5c1-11ed-8f50-c3fd4df97b5e.html |
The Kennebec Water District issued a do not drink order on Monday after discovering contaminants had made their way into the water supply.
According to a statement sent out by KWD, the ban has been lifted as of 2:30 Tuesday afternoon.
But why did it happen in the first place?
According to the general manager of the Kennebec water district, Roger Crouse, KWD started to get calls early Monday from customers complaining about a foam coming from their faucets.
It was determined the cause of the foam was a result of backflow from the Waterville Fire Department's equipment while battling the fire at Elm Towers Monday morning.
Waterville fire chief Shawn Esler says, "We have flow meters on the sides of our trucks so we flowed 1,050 gallons of water at a point three solution of foam so we can estimate we entered less than one-gallon municipal water supply".
"Even though it was, you know the volume of foam- firefighting foam was relatively small compared to the tens of thousands- hundreds of thousands of gallons, it's still not acceptable to have some kind of chemical contamination in our distribution system" states Crouse.
Esler contends the reason the backflow happened was because there was no backflow preventer separating the municipal water system from the fire suppression system.
Nevertheless, the city of Waterville was quick to find a solution for those without any drinking water during the ban.
"Part of that solution is making sure that our elderly folks and our low-income folks have access to bottled water for the short duration time at which they may be without the municipal water system", says Esler.
Pallets of bottled drinking water could be found across all of the communities affected by the order for the short time they needed it. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/kennebec-water-district-lifts-do-not-drink-order/article_3e9fa4e2-f9b1-11ed-b1bf-bf4be8e09cf6.html | 2023-05-23T22:39:22 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/kennebec-water-district-lifts-do-not-drink-order/article_3e9fa4e2-f9b1-11ed-b1bf-bf4be8e09cf6.html |
A Lincoln man who sold heroin that led to another man's overdose death in 2019 told a federal judge Tuesday that his drug addiction started after a doctor prescribed him oxycodone for a workplace injury.
"I've struggled with my addiction and turned myself around," 59-year-old Eric Sherrod Harris told Senior U.S. District Judge John Gerrard.
Harris said that after being on oxycodone pills for 10 years, the doctor took them from him.
"So I turned to the street to buy them," he said. "It's just a vicious cycle."
Harris, who has gone through treatment since his indictment, said he's learned quite a bit about opioid addiction, and he wouldn't wish it on anybody.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kimberly Bunjer said part of the struggle with the case is the victim had overdosed but survived twice previously on drugs supplied to him indirectly through Harris.
"The parties involved in this could have easily stopped distributing the drugs once an individual they were aware of had overdosed and lived," Bunjer said.
Harris had overdosed on the same drugs three times, too, she said. But he continued to sell them to Zachary Northey, his daughter's then-boyfriend, who in turn sold them to the man who died, identified in court documents only as M.R.
When the victim overdosed a third time, Bunjer said, he died.
Harris' attorney, Chad Wythers, said he didn't know what happened or whether Northey gave the drugs to the victim, who he identified as Mickey Rowe, a 40-year-old Lincoln man who died Jan. 9, 2019.
But there's no doubt Harris is an addict and had distributed heroin, he said, explaining why he pleaded guilty.
Wythers said Harris' arrest probably was the best thing to happen to him, because it was the impetus for him to get into treatment.
In the end, the judge said the case involved extremely serious offenses and resulted in someone's death, even though Harris was one step removed from that.
"It's a tragic, tragic case all the way around," Gerrard said. "I'm glad you're going to have the ability to turn your life around."
And then he sentenced Harris to 14 years in federal prison, allowing him to report on Aug. 2.
There is no parole in the federal system.
Northey is set for sentencing in July for his role in the crime.
Photos: Advocates boost opioid rescue drug access to save lives | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-man-who-sold-heroin-that-led-to-fatal-overdose-says-he-struggled-with-addiction/article_ab4cf36a-f9a2-11ed-b300-3f91dca56a8d.html | 2023-05-23T22:39:28 | 0 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/crime-courts/lincoln-man-who-sold-heroin-that-led-to-fatal-overdose-says-he-struggled-with-addiction/article_ab4cf36a-f9a2-11ed-b300-3f91dca56a8d.html |
BANGOR -- Representatives from the Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center, Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness, and Food AND Medicine announced a community festival at Coe Park on Saturday June 10.
The festival will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
There will be plenty of activities for everyone, including backyard games, horse and wagon rides, and a dunk tank.
The festival will feature a meet and greet with well-known writer and Penobscot Nation member Morgan Talty.
They will also be celebrating Stephen King's impact and legacy in the area.
Together Place Peer Run Recovery Center's executive director Sean Faircloth says the goal of the festival is to uplift the community.
"We're talking about this area, the lower number streets in Bangor, Talbot Park over here to Coe Park, which really constitutes some of the highest overdose rates in the state of Maine, and we're working on bringing people together to lift this section of town," said Faircloth.
Those interested in the festival are also encouraged to take part in a clean up effort at Coe Park the day prior on June 9 at 5:30 p.m. | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/organizations-announce-coe-park-festival/article_6714a41e-f9b0-11ed-b202-b7a489e82149.html | 2023-05-23T22:39:28 | 0 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/organizations-announce-coe-park-festival/article_6714a41e-f9b0-11ed-b202-b7a489e82149.html |
A small alligator is missing and another has been killed after the pair were reported in Auglaize County to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
The alligators were reported May 7 in the St. Marys River, said ODA Chief of Communications Meghan Harshbarger.
The department has tried to capture the alligators several times without success.
However, one was killed by local law enforcement, Harshbarger said.
The second one, which is about two feet long, dove underwater during attempts to capture it and swam away.
“They can remain under water and swim away; thus we are relying on local enforcement to report sightings,” she said.
The ODA hasn’t received any further reports of the second alligator, she said.
We have reached out to the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for more information.
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A man was killed in a car crash on Tucson’s northwest side early Tuesday morning, officials say.
Wayne Wakefield, 71, was taken to a hospital after a Toyota he was driving and a Jeep collided shortly before 1:30 a.m. at West Orange Grove Road and North La Cholla Boulevard, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department news release said.
Wakefield died a few hours later.
Brian Clarke, 29, the driver of the Jeep, showed signs of impairment at the scene, the news release said. He was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, criminal damage and driving under the influence, the release said.
Jamie Donnelly covers breaking news for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-71-killed-in-crash-on-tucsons-northwest-side/article_2b64c0da-f9af-11ed-ab44-cba956667ccb.html | 2023-05-23T22:41:44 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/man-71-killed-in-crash-on-tucsons-northwest-side/article_2b64c0da-f9af-11ed-ab44-cba956667ccb.html |
It’s expensive to go home — especially when home is the Philippines.
“When I moved to the U.S., a lot of things were new to me. My sister and I didn’t know anybody other than our dad,” Kei Ann Mandanas says.
“When I got here, there was not many options in terms of Filipino food, or it may not be the version I’m used to. I wanted to make something that would keep me connected to what is familiar to me and what I grew up with and what my family would be proud of.”
Mandanas grew up cooking alongside her grandparents in the Philippines, and then learning her way around the kitchen from her dad when she moved to Tucson in 2010.
Her mom, dad and sister are all nurses. Owning her own at-home bakery, she may be the black sheep, but she doesn’t seem to mind.
Mandanas bakes treats with Filipino flavors — chili mango, buko pandan, ube. She’s even dabbled with vegan lumpia. Ate Kei's Filipino Treats (ate means older sister in Tagalog) has treats in four cafes across Tucson and makes regular appearances at local markets.
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She knows Filipino food can be hard to find in Tucson — her all-time favorite Filipino dish is one that can’t be found here. In the Philippines, the pork dish Dinakdakan is cheap and accessible to everyone. If she wants it here, she asks her dad to make it.
“Coming from an immigrant background, you want that taste of home,” she says. “For me, some of the things I do remind me of cooking with my family and being with them. I want to be able to share that with people.”
Mandanas knows people in Tucson who are from the Philippines but haven’t had the chance to visit in many years. Part of it is because many people come to the U.S. to help their families overseas. Some of it is because it’s not cheap to fly thousands of miles away.
“Obviously the treats themselves aren’t going to fix anything,” Mandanas says. “But at least they bring you some comfort of where you came from.”
She often sets up at the St. Philip’s Plaza weekend markets, selling her treats and meeting all kinds of visitors. She met one person who had just moved to Tucson from the Philippines the week prior — that person had found Ate Kei's Filipino Treats on Facebook and visited the market to say hello.
“Filipinos love feeding you guys,” Mandanas says. “Whenever you stop by my booth, I almost always have samples. Even if you don’t buy anything, I just want you to try it and see what other Filipino flavors are out there. I don’t want to be pigeon-holed into a certain flavor — I want people to try all these different things I grew up with.”
Mandanas loves experimenting with food, creating new flavors in the kitchen. Her favorite treat at the moment is the chili mango cookie. She knew she wanted to bake something with the Philippines’ national fruit — and she was inspired by the Mexican chili mango candies that she loves.
The buko pandan cookies, inspired by the green Filipino dessert with jellies, reign supreme among customers, followed by her ube-flavored treats like cookies and vegan brownies. Ube is a purple sweet potato that's often described as vanilla-y and kinda nutty.
This summer, she plans to launch Filipino drinks and ice scramble — a pink milk-based smoothie-like frozen dessert with banana extract and toppings like marshmallows and sprinkles. In the Philippines, people would sell the treat outside of schools, from ice boxes attached to their bikes.
“It’s like really nostalgic for a lot of Filipino kids, especially growing up in the ‘90s, ‘80s,” Mandanas says.
Eventually, she’d like to expand even further with items like vegan pancit and vegan lumpia. Mandanas’ sister is vegan, so it’s important that she gets to fall in love with the food, too.
“That’s the thing about Filipinos — we want to cater to everyone so more people can try this food,” Mandanas says.
But until she can perfect those recipes, she’s focusing on the baked sweets she’s known for.
“My family engrained in me, don’t put out stuff just to put out stuff, it has to be something you like and people would like,” she says. “I don’t want to make something to slap a Filipino (label) on it — I want my mom or my grandma to eat it and say it tastes really good.”
Although Mandanas treasures the street food in the Philippines, she really misses the community and her family.
“Filipinos, you can throw anything at them — challenges, barriers — for some reason we just find a way to laugh about it,” she says. “That’s how we get through tough situations.”
Where to find Ate Kei's Filipino Treats
- Scented Leaf, 943 E. University Blvd. — ube and buko pandan cookies
- Korean Rose, 6118 E. Speedway — ube and buko pandan cookies
- Screwbean Brewing, 103 N. Park Ave. — vegan ube brownies, chili mango cookies
- Hello Cafe, 3702 E. Hardy Dr. — ube and buko pandan cookies, vegan ube brownies
Ate Kei's Filipino Treats also makes appearances at local markets. Follow the bakery on Instagram or Facebook to see where they'll be next or to place an order of a dozen or more treats. | https://tucson.com/news/local/this-baker-brings-filipino-flavors-to-her-ube-brownies-and-chili-mango-cookies/article_58d7fe20-f8c3-11ed-b30a-97831bfd7c4c.html | 2023-05-23T22:41:50 | 1 | https://tucson.com/news/local/this-baker-brings-filipino-flavors-to-her-ube-brownies-and-chili-mango-cookies/article_58d7fe20-f8c3-11ed-b30a-97831bfd7c4c.html |
New security checkpoint scanners installed at the Bismarck Airport mean passengers no longer have to remove items from their bags when going through security.
The machines provide a 3D image that Transportation Security Administration workers can rotate and manipulate. This allows staff to better identify a bag’s contents without having to set it aside. The machines highlight suspicious items using an algorithm that will be updated over time.
The new technology enables passengers to keep everything inside their bags and prevents bag checks. Passengers as part of the process must place all their items including carry-on luggage into bins.
Each bin is marked with a number and a scanner. When a worker does find a suspicious item, he or she is able to direct it aside via the machine. The worker responsible for checking bags knows exactly which bin needs to be checked.
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There is a learning curve for both staff and passengers, according to TSA regional spokesperson Jessica Mayle. Feedback from staff has been positive. Oversize liquids, gels and aerosols slow down the line most when it comes to checks. TSA staff is able to better identify those items with the imaging.
Anything that isn’t supposed to go through the checkpoint will not go through. Mayle advises passengers to pack smartly and listen to staff instructions when going through the checkpoint.
“When passengers come through with the right attitude, it really makes a difference to your fellow passengers, but also to the staff,” she said.
She recommends that travelers go to the TSA website at https://www.tsa.gov/ to know what is and isn’t allowed.
The machines have been installed as part of a federal contract. Hundreds of them have been installed across the country. Eventually the machines will be the standard for airports, according to Mayle. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/new-tsa-security-scanners-installed-at-bismarck-airport-travelers-can-keep-belongings-inside-their-bags/article_c9f16584-f99e-11ed-b325-7b95497440cc.html | 2023-05-23T22:45:44 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck/new-tsa-security-scanners-installed-at-bismarck-airport-travelers-can-keep-belongings-inside-their-bags/article_c9f16584-f99e-11ed-b325-7b95497440cc.html |
A group of North Dakota lawmakers is asking that the Attorney General's Office launch an investigation into the ownership and investors of Summit Carbon Solutions, which is planning to build a regional carbon dioxide pipeline that some landowners oppose.
The letter spearheaded by Sen. Jeff Magrum, R-Hazelton, was signed by 31 legislators including one Democrat and was turned into the Attorneys General’s Office on Tuesday. The letter references the concerns of lawmakers and some landowners that some of the investment in the project comes from foreign countries, including China.
Summit maintains the lawmakers are "making unfounded accusations" after unsuccessfully targeting the company during the recently concluded legislative session.
Wrigley indicated his office will look into the matter.
Summit's proposed Midwest Carbon Express pipeline would transport 12 million metric tons of climate-warming CO2 emissions from 32 ethanol plants in five states to an underground site in western North Dakota's Oliver County for permanent storage underground. The three-member Public Service Commission in recent months has been holding public hearings across North Dakota on the proposed 320-mile pipeline route in the state. A final PSC meeting is to be held on June 2 in Bismarck.
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Several county governments including Burleigh's have passed ordinances to regulate the pipeline within their borders. The city of Bismarck and Bismarck Public Schools recently passed resolutions opposing the pipeline. Some area officials and landowners feel the proposed pipeline route will inhibit Bismarck's northward development, and that it presents safety concerns. Summit touts the overall safety record of the thousands of miles of CO2 pipelines that have operated in the U.S. for decades, including one in western North Dakota.
The lawmakers' letter says that the proposed pipeline violates Senate Bill 2371 and House Bill 1135 -- which were passed earlier this year and go into effect Aug. 1.
Senate Bill 2371 prohibits foreign adversaries of the United States and foreign business entities with principal executive offices located in a country that is identified as a foreign adversary from owning and developing property in North Dakota.
House Bill 1135 prohibits people who are not a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or Canadian citizen from directly or indirectly acquiring agricultural land in North Dakota. The bill also states that limited liability companies can’t directly or indirectly acquire or otherwise obtain any interest in any title to agricultural land unless the ultimate beneficial interest of the entity is held directly or indirectly by citizens of the United States or permanent resident aliens of the U.S.
Summit -- a limited liability company registered in the United States -- provided the PSC a short list of five investors which included TPG Rise and SK Group.
The Silk Road Fund -- an investment fund backed by the Chinese government -- is an investor in TPG Rise. The SK Group is a South Korean company.
Magrum believes that Summit is in violation of HB 1135 because at least some of its investors are outside of the U.S.
South Korea is one of the United States’ most important strategic and economic partners in Asia, according to the Congressional Research Service. The U.S. State Department says the U.S. and South Korea relationship is "a deep, comprehensive global partnership."
TPG Rise Climate is an American private equity firm based in Fort Worth, Texas, that specializes in climate-related investments. The Silk Road Fund was just one of many businesses that raised $5.4 billion for the fund, according to a statement from TPG in 2021.
Magrum said, “We don’t want foreign adversaries owning real property, the pipeline is real property, and we don't want foreign adversaries and other countries owning ag land."
Summit is working to secure easements from landowners so it can place the pipeline on their land. The company earlier this month said it had partnered with more than 2,750 landowners to sign 4,450 voluntary easement agreements accounting for 1,390 miles of the proposed 2,000-mile pipeline route -- what it called an "overwhelming level of support." But some reluctant landowners still worry the company will resort to eminent domain -- the seizure of private property use, with compensation.
Magrum proposed 26 bills during the 2023 Legislature -- the most of any lawmaker. Many of them dealt with CO2 pipelines and eminent domain, but most of them failed.
Summit spokesman Jesse Harris told the Tribune that “every single one of Sen. Magrum’s proposals related to carbon capture projects was rejected and he is now resorting to making unfounded accusations.”
Harris also said that Summit is "proud to have the support of both TPG Rise Climate and SK Group." He did not provide a list of other investors to the Tribune.
Summit maintains that it will continue to meet or exceed all federal, state and local regulatory requirements, including financial requirements.
Wrigley told the Tribune that Magrum had called him on Monday to inform him of the coming request.
“Today, he and 30 other legislators have raised concerns surrounding what they argue is nondisclosure of foreign investors in a proposed CO2 pipeline," Wrigley said Tuesday. "I have assured Sen. Magrum -- as I assure the general public -- that we will evaluate any applicable mandates in the new legislation which takes effect later this summer.”
School Board support
The Bismarck School Board on Monday unanimously passed a resolution to support the city of Bismarck and Burleigh County in opposition to the Summit pipeline.
County Commissioner Wayne Munson requested that the School Board make the move. Board Member Josh Hager said, “We recognize that we as a School Board are not best situated to address something like this specifically and that is why we lean on our community partners."
All School Board members spoke in support of the resolution citing the need to keep students safe. The district in recent years has built two elementary schools in north Bismarck.
“We’re trusting our elected officials and the public service commissioners to recognize our kids and our schools and our community and hopefully take that into consideration when they look at this matter,” Board President Jon Lee said.
(Reporter Jack Dura contributed to this story.) | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/lawmakers-seek-ag-investigation-into-summit-carbon-solutions-ownership-and-investors/article_b4c96bb2-f9a7-11ed-bd6b-d3f97f6a38c0.html | 2023-05-23T22:45:51 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/lawmakers-seek-ag-investigation-into-summit-carbon-solutions-ownership-and-investors/article_b4c96bb2-f9a7-11ed-bd6b-d3f97f6a38c0.html |
Bismarck's Front Avenue between Ninth Street and 12th Street and 12th Street to 16th Street is restricted to local traffic only with limited access, due to the installation of a watermain.
The south approaches of the intersections to Front Avenue are closed to traffic; local traffic should access the area from 12th Street, according to the city. Turning movements will be restricted at intersections. Traffic movements on Ninth Street and 12th Street should not be impacted.
The work is expected to take about two weeks.
Separately, Third Street between Avenue A and Avenue B will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday for roadway repairs. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained. The work will be completed Friday, weather permitting. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/traffic-on-portion-of-front-avenue-third-street-restricted/article_bb296624-f970-11ed-8944-3b2123ec0fbe.html | 2023-05-23T22:45:57 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/traffic-on-portion-of-front-avenue-third-street-restricted/article_bb296624-f970-11ed-8944-3b2123ec0fbe.html |
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Three teenagers were injured in a triple shooting in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon.
An 18-year-old man, 17-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy were on Gratz and Diamond streets at 4:17 p.m. when shots were fired.
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The 18-year-old was shot once in the left calf, the 17-year-old was shot twice in the left calf and once in the right ankle and the 15-year-old was shot once in the right leg. All three teens were taken to the hospital and are all in stable condition.
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No arrests have been made and a weapon has not been recovered.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A woman and an infant child were injured after their vehicle and an ambulance carrying a critical patient collided in Johnson City Tuesday morning, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).
A preliminary crash report from the THP states that shortly after 9 a.m., troopers were called to the intersection of W Market St. and Veterans Way near Kiwanis Park.
The report states a Washington County/Johnson City EMS ambulance with its emergency lights and sirens on was transporting a “critical patient to the hospital from a nearby residence.” A Hyundai Elantra reportedly failed to stop for both the red light and the ambulance at the intersection, resulting in the crash.
The THP reports the female driver of the Hyundai and her infant child both received non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital. The infant was in a car seat and the driver was wearing her seat belt, according to the THP.
No one in the ambulance was injured, THP reported.
The driver of the Hyundai was reportedly cited for failing to obey the red traffic signal. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-driver-infant-injured-after-crash-involving-ambulance-in-johnson-city/ | 2023-05-23T22:48:51 | 1 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/thp-driver-infant-injured-after-crash-involving-ambulance-in-johnson-city/ |
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Boyne City's Morel Mushroom Festival draws crowds on rainy weekend
Annie Doyle
The Petoskey News-Review
BOYNE CITY — The 63rd annual national Morel Mushroom Festival took place in Boyne City this past weekend, May 18-21.
Each spring, hundreds of morel mushroom lovers from around the state travel to Boyne City to celebrate the morel at its namesake festival. Found in wooded areas during the spring, the elusive morel mushroom is savored by those lucky enough to find this delectable treat.
The festival is held each year on the weekend after Mother’s Day, and features morel tastings, a national competitive hunt, seminars, arts and crafts show, a concert and a carnival.
— Contact reporter Annie Doyle at (231)675-0099 or adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com. Follow her on Twitter, @adoylenews. | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/23/boyne-citys-morel-mushroom-festival-draws-a-crowd/70247184007/ | 2023-05-23T22:53:55 | 1 | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/entertainment/local/2023/05/23/boyne-citys-morel-mushroom-festival-draws-a-crowd/70247184007/ |
MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Manatee County say they need help in finding a missing mother and her 4-year-old daughter.
Taqurri Alvarado, 28, and her daughter Stella Alvarado were reported missing Tuesday morning, the sheriff's office said in a news release.
Authorities say Taqurri is part of an investigation and detectives would like to speak to her.
Anyone with information regarding the mother and daughter's whereabouts is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-county-missing-mother-daughter/67-739749d3-c67b-4813-84cd-260d866cb728 | 2023-05-23T22:53:55 | 0 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/manateecounty/manatee-county-missing-mother-daughter/67-739749d3-c67b-4813-84cd-260d866cb728 |
ODESSA, Texas —
UPDATE: The Odessa Police Department provided more information about Missing Person Brittany Sawyer.
The timeline is:
- April 25th - Brittany went home from school early
- April 26th - She texted her supervisor she’d be out the rest of the week
- April 28th - She texted her supervisor she’d be out another week
- May 4th - ECISD did a welfare check and determined her home was vacant
- May 10th - Reported to OPD
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The Odessa Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a missing person.
Brittany Sawyer, 35, was last seen on April 30 in Odessa.
She is approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall and 130 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Police said she doesn’t have a car and is frequently seen walking.
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact OPD at 432-333-3641 or Odessa Crime Stoppers at 432-333-TIPS and reference Case #23-0005367. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/opd-asks-for-help-finding-missing-person/513-18babea8-ec15-4af1-b603-26704927f905 | 2023-05-23T22:55:22 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/opd-asks-for-help-finding-missing-person/513-18babea8-ec15-4af1-b603-26704927f905 |
BOISE, Idaho — The race to be Boise’s Mayor is on, retired Boise Police Chief Mike Masterson launched his campaign Tuesday with a speech to supporters at the Boise Depot.
Masterson, who served as Boise Police Chief from 2005 to 2015, touched on recent controversies within BPD as a major campaign talking point.
“The police department remains in turmoil after the overdue dismissal of the mayor's handpicked chief. Moreover, the mayor's decision to disparage the entire department has further eroded trust,” Masterson said in a prepared speech.
Masterson discussed his experience within Boise Police highlighting accomplishments he is proud of.
“We worked tirelessly to lower crime rates and solve problems. We prioritized service to Boise spearheading initiatives with partners across the city, valley and state to improve our quality of life and address the root causes of crime and social problems,” Masterson said. We did it through a focus on collaboration. We were able to harness the power of unity because we focused on building shared values.
As expected, Masterson included pointed criticism of current Mayor Lauren McLean in his speech. A major topic, housing and the homeless in Boise.
“Housing is now impossibly unaffordable. The mayor trumpets a few hundred new homes, when the city needs thousands. Instead of solving the problem, she’s focused on removing our voices from changes in our own neighborhoods. Boise citizens not only deserve but demand a voice in how they are governed,” Masterson said.
Although not providing specifics of a housing plan or answering questions from the media, Masterson did touch on his general direction on the growth of Boise and how to handle it.
“We can grow our city while keeping it affordable through smart planning and prioritizing workforce housing. I understand the importance of preserving Boise's unique charm while ensuring its affordability for all residents,” Masterson said.
The retired police chief made a statement in his remarks about trust in government and public officials, something he touched on as a shortcoming with the current administration.
“First and foremost, I have spent a lifetime earning public trust, and as your mayor, I will restore trust in city hall. I will create a culture of transparency. I will treat our city council, state, county and other local leaders, businesses, and citizens as partners, not adversaries. We will work together for the betterment of Boise. And every citizen will know that the public purse belongs to them, not their mayor,” Masterson said.
Masterson touched on other areas he believes Boise should improve in while touting his experience and leadership with Boise Police. The crowd of supporters with yellow, blue, and white signs applauded as Masterson finished remarks.
“Restoring the promise of Boise means electing a mayor who truly values our city and its people. We need a serious leader in City Hall, someone who understands the challenges we face and has the determination to overcome them. I am that leader,” Masterson said.
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IDAHO, USA — The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating 18 Salmonella infections in six states from eating Papa Murphy's raw chocolate chip cookie dough and/or S'mores bars dough. Two people have been hospitalized and no deaths are reported. The company has temporarily stopped selling the dough.
According to the CDC website, " Investigators are working to identify the contaminated ingredient in the raw cookie dough." Further, that the true number of people affected may be much higher than the reported number.
The CDC has recommendations they are asking people to follow:
- Check your refrigerator and freezer for Papa Murphy’s chocolate chip cookie dough or S’mores bars dough
- Always follow cookie dough baking instructions in the recipe or on the package label.
- Call a healthcare provider if you have any of these severe Salmonellasymptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
CDC information on Salmonella:
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
The department also reminded people that eating raw cookie dough can make you sick and it's not just the eggs, flour is also a raw ingredient and is not treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning.
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BOISE, Idaho — Summer equals the idea of freedom with kids, and bicycles are a big part of that. But some families may not be able to afford the hefty price tag that can come with a new bike. That's where Boise Bicycle Project (BBP) comes in. The nonprofit announced its new "Launch of Sliding Scale Kids Bike Program," which will sell kids bikes on a sliding scale.
"Our intention with sliding scale kids' bikes is to ensure that kids are given the agency to choose their own bicycles, families are offered a chance to contribute to our programs in a way that is meaningful to them and that we create a strong connection between our shop and the community we serve," programs director of BBP Devin McComas said.
The new program will allow families to pay between $10 and $75 for a bike, lock, helmet and set of lights. The nonprofit is also hosting a launch party at the shop located at 1027 Lusk St., from May 25 to May 27 from 11:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During the launch BBP will have an extended collection of bikes on display and kids will have the chance to give the bikes test rides. The bikes will be sold on a first come first serve basis and the kids have to be there in person at the time of the sale.
"Striders, 16", 20", 24" and BMX bicycles are available for sale on the sliding scale. These bicycles are donated by the community and refurbished by volunteers and BBP staff. BBP's bike shop has sold refurbished bikes since 2007 but has rarely carried kids bikes – instead opting to send free kids bicycles to families in need through a network of school counselors, nonprofit organizations, and social workers," a press release stated.
According to the release, BBP donated over 1,200 bikes to kids last year and McComas stated that, with this new program, they will be able to give even more in 2023. They furthered that the new program will eliminate long lines when families pack in for free bikes and BBP will continue to give free bikes to families that qualify and are referred through programs.
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MCCALL, Idaho — As Memorial Day weekend rapidly approaches, the City of McCall is issuing a travel advisory for travelers.
In a statement released on Tuesday, McCall officials said due to ongoing road construction on certain sections of the main route, travelers can expect detour routes to the east side of Payette Lake and Ponderosa State Park in McCall, Idaho.
The advisory stated that the detour routes are for all vehicles, but especially those hauling camper trailers or other heavy, oversized equipment.
"It is essential to plan ahead and use alternate routes to ensure a smooth and enjoyable travel experience," read the statement.
Recommended detour routes:
- Krahn Lane:
Krahn Lane, located just off Highway 55, provides a convenient alternative for those heading towards Payette Lake's east side or Ponderosa State Park. - Spring Mountain Ranch Road:
Spring Mountain Ranch Road offers a well-maintained route. It is the recommended route for those traveling in campers or hauling oversized loads. This route also routes to the east side of Payette Lake or Ponderosa State Park.
The City of McCall stated that both alternative roads allow visitors to bypass multiple construction zones and reach their destination with minimal disruption, while still enjoying the picturesque views of the McCall area as they make their way to their desired destinations.
The advisory reminds travelers to exercise caution and adhere to all traffic regulations - speed limits, fellow motorists and any posted signage - to ensure the safety of all travelers and minimize congestion on the alternate routes.
For additional information and real-time updates regarding road conditions, visit the City of McCall website or text "roadworks" to the phone number (208) 271-9002.
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BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – A halfway home that was set to come to Bedford County will no longer be opening its doors.
Sobrius, the company that wanted to establish an addiction treatment center on Lowry Road, withdrew its permit request.
Earlier this month, the planning commission voted the proposal down 4-2, but it was slated to appear before the Board of Supervisors in June.
Company leaders said their decision to withdraw was prompted by the emotion they saw from nearby residents.
“It’s disappointing, but we understand,” said Doug Fullway, chief financial officer for Sobrius. “It’s their community, we were trying to contribute, we’re not welcome, so we’ll move on. It’s not that complicated.”
Fullaway said they plan to sell the property and scout for a future location elsewhere.
The company is still operating in Galax and has plans to open a site they’ve been working on in Bassett next month. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/bedford-county-halfway-home-applicant-speaks-on-request-withdrawal/ | 2023-05-23T23:05:09 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/bedford-county-halfway-home-applicant-speaks-on-request-withdrawal/ |
ROANOKE, Va. – Donnie D’s fans are in luck.
On Tuesday evening, Donnie D’s Bagels and Deli announced a new Roanoke location.
Staff said Donnie D’s #2 will be up and running sometime this fall.
“I know, when I say it, it doesn’t even seem real,” they wrote in a social post. “Our little bagel shop started 5 years ago in Botetourt County and has now blossomed into a food trailer, and another store!”
And, they added that they’ll be serving customers in a brand-new drive-thru experience with more space for customers to come in, sit down, and enjoy the food.
The new location will be on Brandon Avenue in Southwest Roanoke, inside of the old Ralph Via Hardware Store, staff said. You can see the new location below.
Donnie D’s announced their food truck earlier this year, which they said is licensed to operate in Salem. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/donnie-ds-bagels-deli-announces-new-roanoke-location/ | 2023-05-23T23:05:16 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/05/23/donnie-ds-bagels-deli-announces-new-roanoke-location/ |
SALEM, Va. – Every 40 seconds, a person in the United States suffers a stroke, which is why the month of May is recognized as stroke awareness month.
During stroke awareness month, LewisGale Medical Center hopes to educate people about the signs of a stroke by sharing the story of one of their own nurses, Katie Hougasian, who is a stroke survivor.
In January, Hougasian’s work day took a scary turn.
“I’m sitting there, I was typing and all of a sudden, I couldn’t quite type with my left hand. I was missing keys, I was really slow,” she said.
With a numb arm, slurred speech and facial droop, Hougasian’s coworkers quickly realized that the 26-year-old was having a stroke.
“They called a stroke alert. Wheeled me down to CT,” said Hougasian. “My coworkers became my nurses.”
Strokes are commonly associated with older people who have risk factors, like smokers, people with diabetes and high blood pressure.
None of which Katie had.
“Anybody can have a stroke. My mantra right now is ‘stroke knows no age,’” said Elizabeth Hart, LewisGale’s stroke coordinator.
Hart said every second counts once stroke symptoms begin to show. The medicine to stop a stroke needs to be given within four hours of symptoms starting.
The timing of Katie’s stroke could have saved her life.
“An hour later, I could’ve been driving home. Two hours later, I would’ve been asleep with an unknown start time. I mean, it could have been so detrimental,” said Hougasian.
After a month-long recovery in the ICU and inpatient rehab, Katie went back to work at the same unit she had just been a patient in.
She said the experience gave her a new way to connect with her patients.
“I understand, 100% that you want to go home, but it’s better that you get the care and then go home,” she said.
Katie hopes her story will help to educate people on the risk factors and signs of strokes, so more people can recover from them, just like she was able to do.
“Looking for the symmetry. Making sure there is no facial droop, the arm test, making sure there is no drift going on. Speech, making sure they are speaking clearly. And then time, is the T and that’s getting you here to the hospital as quickly as possible,” said Hart.
The acronym, BE FAST serves as a reminder for stroke symptoms.
B- balance
E- eyes/vision
F- face droop
A- arm drift
S-speech
T- time: Get to hospital ASAP
This weekend, LewisGale will partner with Salem Red Sox to host the annual Strike Out Stroke game, where Katie will get to throw the first pitch.
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Indiana farmers set a record for conservation practices last year, such as by planting cover crops.
The Indiana Conservation Partnership, which provides technical or financial assistance for conservation efforts across the state, helped Hoosier landowners adopt 47,000 new conservation projects last year, up from 15,000 in 2021.
“It was so encouraging to see that this year was another record-setting season for Hoosier farmers and landowners,” said Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development. “These businesses are passionate about protecting and enhancing their lands for generations to come and this year was no different. This record is thanks to the Indiana Conservation Partnership and many others who help our Hoosier farmers and landowners succeed.”
Last year, Indiana farmers sequestered an estimated 48,000 tons of soil organic carbon with cover crops and no-till practices. That's the equivalent of tailpipe emissions from 34,843 cars.
Landowners across Indiana prevented more than 1.8 million tons of sediment, more than 3.9 million pounds of nitrogen and more than 1.9 million pounds of phosphorus from entering waterways last year. They pursued various conservation projects like cover crops, conservation cover, nutrient management, residue, management, tillage management, early successional habitat development and grassed waterways.
“Indiana’s exceptional agricultural production is rooted in the soil. In a time when extreme weather events seem to be on the rise, keeping soil on the farm, healthy and productive is of paramount importance,” said Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service Acting State Conservationist David Doctorian. “Indiana farmers are making great strides in adopting soil health principles and systems on their land. More and more Indiana producers are increasing their soil’s organic matter and improving microbial activity thus reducing the need for expensive inputs — all while harvesting better profits and often better yields. Indiana NRCS is pleased to be part of the ICP as they play a pivotal role in supporting producers as they embrace production systems that armor their operations against extreme weather and ensure food security for the United States.”
The Indiana Conservation Partnership consists of public agencies and nonprofits like the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board, the Purdue Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency and the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.
It works with farmers and landowners to better soil health and water quality.
“I know first-hand how timely, expensive and operationally challenging it can be to implement soil conservation practices on farmland. But Hoosier farmers are willing to accept the challenge and strive to make their soil more nutrient-rich and healthy for years to come,” Indiana State Department of Agriculture director Don Lamb said. "These practices are all voluntary and that is something I think farmers should be recognized for, they don’t have to do them, and they are extra work, but they are willing to do them for the betterment of the soil and our world.”
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Pierogi stand, Brown Skin Coffee and Alpha Family Resale opening; Ixxa and Dan's Pierogies updating
Region native Joseph S. Pete is a Lisagor Award-winning business reporter who covers steel, industry, unions, the ports, retail, banking and more. The Indiana University grad has been with The Times of Northwest Indiana since 2013. | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/indiana-farmers-set-new-record-for-conservation-practices/article_221cd8d4-f999-11ed-bdd1-7b2d7ee4049c.html | 2023-05-23T23:11:20 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/indiana-farmers-set-new-record-for-conservation-practices/article_221cd8d4-f999-11ed-bdd1-7b2d7ee4049c.html |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A former gym teacher in Volusia County faces new charges after being accused earlier this year of having sexual contact with five students at Atlantic High School.
Arin Hankerd, 43, was arrested back in February after police received reports about an ongoing “relationship” between a 15-year-old student and teacher at the high school, according to an affidavit.
Hankerd, a gym teacher and football coach at the school, was identified as the teacher involved, police said.
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The affidavit shows that the teen and Hankerd began the “relationship” back in January, and Hankerd would send inappropriate photos to the teen using Instagram.
In addition, Hankerd and the student had sexual interactions in a portable classroom and gym storage room multiple times, according to the affidavit.
District officials said that Hankerd later resigned from his position, and Port Orange police later announced that four additional victims at Atlantic High School and other schools had come out against Hankerd.
In those cases, Hankerd faces charges of traveling to meet a minor, lewd and lascivious exhibition via computer to a minor, and two counts of lewd molestation of a victim between 12 and 16 years of age. He is held on no bond for those charges.
On Tuesday, Hankerd received new charges of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and “other crimes.” For both charges, he is held on bond of $875,000.
No additional information has been provided at this time about what led to the new charges.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – A Deltona man was arrested early Sunday morning after crashing into a utility pole and then showing up at someone’s home naked, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they responded to 144 Fort Smith Blvd. around 2:14 a.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of the crash.
Upon arrival, deputies found a pickup truck that had crashed into and completely severed a nearby utility pole, court records show. However, investigators said the driver wasn’t at the scene.
Less than an hour later, deputies responded to a home on Trade Street after getting reports about a burglary — a naked man banging on the door, according to a charging affidavit.
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Responding deputies said they found 39-year-old Kevin Gardner at the home, and he was seen with several injuries on his face and legs.
The affidavit shows that Gardner was the owner of the crashed truck, though he told deputies that the truck had been stolen. Gardner then changed his story several times, saying he had seizures and didn’t remember anything, deputies said.
According to investigators, a breath test revealed that Gardner’s blood-alcohol content was higher than the legal limit.
Gardner was later arrested and faces charges of burglary, indecent exposure, criminal mischief, resisting an officer without violence, leaving the scene of a crash, DUI and three counts of DUI with property damage. He is held on a $14,000 bond.
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Coralville City Council will consider a rezoning request for a drive-thru restaurant, and it appears to be Chipotle
Folks in search of massive burritos and lime-salted tortilla chips may no longer need to drive to Iowa City to get their Chipotle fix.
Coralville City Council is hosting a public hearing during Tuesday’s regular meeting in regards to rezoning to build a standalone, drive-thru Chipotle restaurant on a 1.88-acre site, according to Coralville City Council’s agenda packet.
The land in question is lot three of the Redhawk Subdivision, part two of a request to bring the fast food chain to Coralville.
Though the restaurant is not named in a city memorandum about this request, included in Tuesday’s agenda packet are images of the exterior of a Chipotle drive-thru restaurant. It is also described as store number 4913 located at lot three, Redhawk Subdivision in Coralville.
Development for the third lot of the Redhawk Subdivision is located along Coral Ridge Avenue and Redhawk Street. Newer businesses on Redhawk Street include Starbucks, a dental office and the Quad Cities-based chain restaurant Barrel House, set to open this year.
The 2,337-square-foot restaurant will be predominately brick and have an outdoor patio. The drive-thru isn’t for ordering but for online order pick-up, according to the agenda packet.
The only Chipotle located in Johnson County is in Iowa City at 201 S. Clinton St., which has operated for more than 15 years.
Chipotle has over 3,000 locations across America. The fast-casual restaurant serves large burritos, bowls filled with rice, beans, meat and other toppings, along with tacos and quesadillas.
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Denise Jamieson named vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean
Denise J. Jamieson, the James Robert McCord Professor and Chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine and chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare, has been named vice president for medical affairs as well as dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. She will begin Aug. 1.
Jamieson succeeds Brooks Jackson, who announced in February 2022 his plan to return to faculty and pursue his research once his successor was hired. Jackson served in the role for six years.
In addition to her clinical leadership roles, in which Jamieson has served since 2019, she also is a professor in the Department of Epidemiology in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory. Her scientific work focuses on emerging infectious diseases in pregnancy and incorporates a population health perspective, with projects addressing health disparities and social determinants of health in the context of maternal morbidity and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Jamieson also practices obstetrics and gynecology at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.
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From 1997 to 2017, Jamieson worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) where she served in a variety of leadership positions, most recently leading the CDC’s Zika emergency response as incident manager. Upon retirement from the U.S. Public Health Service as a captain in July 2017, she received the Distinguished Service Medal, the highest award granted to an officer in the Commissioned Corps, for “notable contributions to reproductive health and public health practice.”
“Dr. Jamieson’s rich and diverse background of experiences will allow her to lead UI Health Care as we partner with Iowa communities to expand access to health care,” said UI President Barbara Wilson. “I was particularly impressed with Dr. Jamieson’s ability to bring people together and create a culture that supports the success of everyone in the organization.”
Jamieson was one of two candidates who participated in campus visits earlier this month. The search committee was co-chaired by Matthew Howard, chair and department executive officer of the Department of Neurosurgery; and Edith Parker, dean of the College of Public Health.
Jamieson is a collaborative leader whose experience is not only as a physician, but as a communicator and problem-solver, says Kevin Kregel, executive vice president and provost.
“These traits will be of utmost importance as Dr. Jamieson leads our Carver College of Medicine and academic health care system,” Kregel said. “She has an impressive record of research and extensive clinical expertise that will benefit the University of Iowa and the entire state of Iowa.”
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Jamieson received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctor of Medicine from the Duke University School of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed postgraduate education in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California at San Francisco and as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer in the Division of Reproductive Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
She was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2020.
“I am absolutely thrilled and honored to have this opportunity to lead UI Health Care and Carver College of Medicine,” Jamieson said. “The outstanding reputation of the University of Iowa combined with the available UI Health Care resources and reach—including the vital role that UI Health Care plays in shaping health across the state—make this leadership position unique and allow for broad and far-reaching medical and public health impact.”
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man is in custody in Marion County after a three-vehicle collision Sunday morning hospitalized and ultimately killed a 16-year-old boy, according to police.
Authorities say Gustavo Sosa, 27, fled the scene after he had rear-ended a car and SUV, each with two occupants, around 3 a.m. while traveling southbound on Lancaster Drive and Northeast Beverly Avenue. Investigators identified Sosa, but he surrendered himself to police before officers located him.
The teen, who was not been publicly identified, had been taken to Salem Health with life-threatening injuries after the crash and died Tuesday, May 23.
According to Salem police, Sosa faces charges of second- and fourth-degree assault, DUII, reckless driving, found counts of reckless endangering, and hit and run vehicle-injury.
Officials say they expect additional charges from the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KOIN) — Lynsie Winstead is 108 years younger than the Milwaukie-Portland Elks Lodge has been around. But recently the 26-year-old became the youngest female leader — the Exalted Ruler — in the lodge’s history.
Over the past century most of the Exalted Rulers have been men, though a few women have held the title. Winstead is actually the second-youngest Exalted Ruler of any Elks Lodge in the nation.
“I think it’s really cool that we’re expanding from an older to younger generation,” she told KOIN 6 News. “Women didn’t get to vote, or didn’t get to join the Elks Lodge until 1995.”
She became interested in the Elks when she was a teenager and came to the lodge to help at a haunted house.
“I wanted to be an Elk member and they go, ‘Well you’re not 21. You can’t join.’ I was 19,” she said. “But they said, ‘We can start a program called the Antlers, which is between the ages of 13 and 20.”
That’s what she did. She and about 35 others joined the Antlers with her. The minute she turned 21, she became an Elk.
Her reign as Exalted Ruler began April 1 and will run through March 30, 2024. As Exalted Ruler, she spends 30-40 hours, unpaid, at the lodge each week helping to organize the many community service events.
She also makes sure the lodge is current on Facebook and the Elks Lodge app.
“I’m excited I’m part of the social media aspect and I’m also the public relations, helping other lodges get their content out there so people can see what they’re doing,” Winstead said.
Her main goal is to attract younger families to the lodge and hope that they feel as comfortable and supported here as she does.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The armed security guard who killed a 49-year-old man in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Portland was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced.
Logan Gimbel, 30, is currently in custody in Multnomah County, but will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence, officials said. He has the possibility of parole after 25 years.
The jury in Multnomah County convicted Gimbel on May 9 of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of using tear gas or mace for the murder of Freddy Nelson.
They found Gimble not guilty of one count of recklessly endangering another person.
Gimbel was indicted for murdering Nelson in Portland’s East Columbia neighborhood on May 29, 2021, when Gimbel was on-duty as an armed security guard hired to patrol businesses in the Delta Park area.
At the time of the indictment, the attorney for Nelson’s family, Tom D’Amore, said Nelson was with his wife, Kari Nelson, when he was shot. D’Amore said Kari Nelson had gotten out of their truck and was walking toward the Lowe’s garden center when, for some reason, Gimbel blocked their truck with his vehicle.
“He had them pinned in there, there wasn’t anywhere to go,” said D’Amore.
At some point, Kari Nelson got back into the truck and Gimbel allegedly told Freddy Nelson he was going to “arrest him” and deployed pepper spray or mace through a window.
“He was busy walking around the driver’s side, spraying mace into the car,” said D’Amore.
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SEATTLE — The first affordable high-rise in Seattle in more than 50 years opened on Tuesday.
The 17-story building in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood will be operated by two nonprofits: Bellwether Housing and Plymouth Housing.
In 2018, Sound Transit approved a free land transfer for the project.
“Today we have reason to celebrate. This building is proof that we can make real strides toward ending homelessness in our region” said Karen Lee, CEO of Plymouth Housing. “When we came to Sound Transit with an idea for this site, they understood how important it was to provide homes for people experiencing chronic homelessness. When we asked Bellwether to join us, we gained a partner who is doing transformative work providing homes for individuals and families. And of course, we wouldn't be here today if it weren't for our community, and the support of the First Hill neighborhood.”
The 17-floor building has two apartment complexes. Plymouth will operate "Blake House" on floors two through five, with a total of 112 studio apartments focused on serving seniors and veterans who are experiencing homelessness. There are also three staff apartments, three community rooms, a courtyard and computer lab.
The name of this portion of the building honors Blake Nordstrom, who led the department store chain Nordstrom as co-president. Blake Nordstrom died in 2019. Nordstrom was also known for efforts to help end homelessness in the city.
Bellwether will operate "The Rise on Madison" on floors six through 17. That section will provide 250 homes to families making 60% or less of the area median income with 10% of those homes featuring two and three bedrooms. Rents will range from $1,015 to $1,783. It will feature a community room, kitchen, and more.
In total, there are 362 supportive and affordable units.
“This development represents so much of what is great about Seattle — support for an innovative development that will serve a broad range of needs, collaboration among committed partners, and a deep commitment to ensure that lower income people have a place in this city,” Bellwether CEO Susan Boyd said. “I’m grateful for our state and local government leaders who made this development a priority, to neighborhood leaders who were active proponents of the project, and to the brilliant and committed staff at Plymouth and Bellwether Housing who worked so hard to make this happen.” | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-affordable-high-rise-first-hill-neighborhood/281-577fdc9d-f582-49c2-8369-36f2d6e2e635 | 2023-05-23T23:31:32 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-affordable-high-rise-first-hill-neighborhood/281-577fdc9d-f582-49c2-8369-36f2d6e2e635 |
DES MOINES, Iowa — Police say multiple fake bomb threats were called in Hy-Vee locations across Iowa on Monday.
Capt. Scott Milner with the Council Bluffs Police Department confirms officers were dispatched to the Hy-Vee at 1745 Madison Ave around 6:50 p.m. Monday for a call of a bomb threat. He says an employee received a phone call from a man with a thick, foreign accent stating there was a pipe bomb in the store.
Officers checked the store and discovered the call was not credible. Milner tells Local 5 News this call was very similar to a call the store had taken weeks prior.
About 40 minutes later, a similar call came into a Hy-Vee in Johnston.
While shoppers and staff were briefly evacuated as police checked into the call, they were allowed back in just before 8 p.m. once police deemed the call a fake.
Similar to the Council Bluffs call, it was a male caller with a foreign accent.
A spokesperson for Hy-Vee released the following statement to Local 5 News saying:
"You may have seen in the news that there have been some recent bomb threats called in to Hy-Vee locations. Unfortunately, this type of activity is taking place all across the industry and nation. Retailers such as Walmart, Target, Kroger, Whole Foods, Harris Teeter and Publix, along with others, have also been a target of these threats. In the majority of these instances, the callers are specific with an ask and issue the threat of a bomb if their request is not met. We take each of these calls very seriously in order to protect the safety of our employees and customers. In each case, our security team partners with law enforcement, such as the FBI and local law enforcement, and follows their guidance in response to the threat. If this activity persists, we will continue to take each threat seriously and continue to act in the best interest of the safety of our employees and customers."
According to the Omaha Division of the FBI, threat calls to an establishment, like a bomb threat to a grocery store, are hoax calls. Swatting are calls to a 911 dispatcher reporting an active crime from a spoofed number. Both can be state and federal crimes.
"There are there are numerous cases nationwide," said Omaha FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Clint Nafey. "There's hundreds of them. But a lot of these cases go unreported."
ASA Nafey believes so many go unreported because the recipient recognizes them as a fake and just hangs up.
"Please report it. Remember, as much as you can and try to stay as calm as you can if you're getting one of these calls," he said. "And take it seriously. Please coordinate and comply with local law enforcement with their demands. And then once it's settled, we can figure out why this is happening to you and try to determine where these calls are coming from, so that we can prosecute these individuals."
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SHICKSHINNY, Pa. — Despite the presence of the big bad wolf, a giant, camels, and her royal highness, it's quiet inside the library at Northwest Primary School in Huntington Township as students escape into fairy tale lands by reading books.
"Camp Read A Lot is an opportunity for kids to learn about whatever. The theme this year is fairy tales. And a lot of times, kids have not even heard some of these fairy tales, so they're all excited," said kindergarten teacher Molly Sidoti.
In the library, teachers, staff, and members of the parent/teacher organization built structures around the reading tents to transform them to match this year's camp theme.
"The houses are from different fairy tales," explained first grader Mayze Gronel. "The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel."
And there's Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, and more.
The gingerbread house is second grader Jackson Homnick's favorite.
"It looks nice. It has like gingerbread people on it, and it's built out of cardboard."
"It's almost like you can go in the book, see what it's like. This is almost like it, but not actually. It's just tents and what people did," said second-grader Addison Kivler.
Students are encouraged to dress up and are talking fairytales in the library and in the classroom, where they are building bridges strong enough to hold the Gingerbread Man.
Later in the week, activities include a scavenger hunt and a magician to fuel the children's imagination and inspire them to open up a book this summer.
"We encourage them to read throughout the year," Sidoti said. "But then, when the summer comes, there are so many things to do. So, we encourage them that they can read outside. They can read to their stuffed animals. They could read to their pets. They can read anytime, even though our class is not in session."
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MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Zero crowds and a sunny blue sky that's what Jordan Apgar from Blairstown, New Jersey, calls perfect conditions for his fishing trip on The Delaware River.
As he checks to see if he has all the gear needed to fish. He also makes a point to know where all of his safety equipment is, especially when he's by himself.
"We have lifejackets like the self-inflatable ones that you can wear it all day, which is nice. Fire extinguisher. I do have one of those safety whistle things, and we have a throwable that you can throw off the boat," said Apgar.
Kathleen Sandt with the Delaware Water National Recreation Area hopes more people are like Apgar.
She says the holiday weekend draws in thousands of visitors who will spend most of their time either in or on the water, and those people need to be taking safety precautions seriously.
"Wearing that life jacket right it's the best thing that anybody can do whether you're going to get out on the river in a boat or if you want to get in the river and take a swim. I know people don't think of wearing a life jacket when you swim, right? That's when you tend to take the life jacket off, but here in the Delaware River, we have found that the majority of our drownings actually occurred when people were swimming," said Sandt.
Park officials are urging people to use caution this year when getting out into the water; that's because there not going to be enough lifeguards to staff all of the beaches.
Signs have even been put up alerting visitors.
"Unfortunately, we weren't able to get enough lifeguards to staff one of our beaches this year. However, we do have a life jacket loaner station at each of those three beaches. So there are life jackets that somebody here at the beach can go up and pick off the stand. They come in a variety of different sizes from children's sizes to adults," said Sandt.
If you plan to be in or on the water this holiday weekend, Sandt hopes you're doing so safely.
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SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Pine Grove native Eugene Melocheck is now a 2023 American Poolplayers Association champion.
The championships were held last month in Las Vegas. Melocheck is back home in Schuylkill County, and his victory is still sinking in.
“I wasn't really prepared, I mean, I thought I would go round, but I never thought I would make it to the championship round,” he said.
“The competition is so big, there's over 300 APAs in the world. And this is an international competition. These people playing are from everywhere, and the competition is very tight,” added Walter Jarrett, Blue Mountain APA League Operator.
The North Ward Social Club here in Schuylkill Haven is one of the places Eugene Melocheck practices every week. Saying the local players in Schuylkill County are really the ones who helped him get ready for the championship.
“As you go deep into these tournaments like we did in Vegas, the mental part is really tough as far as to stay focused, you're closer and closer to the big title,”
“Without the players being so good here, you're not going to do well out at Vegas. So it's the competition on a weekly basis that we deal with that really makes us good enough and do as well as we did,” Justin Witman, Blue Mountain APA Player, explained.
Melocheck isn't the only player from the Blue Mountain league to take home a trophy from Las Vegas.
Both Justin Witman and Ben Gallagher placed third in their divisions.
Saying their hard work around the pool table is finally being recognized.
“To play pool, it's really a tough sport. Like you have to have the technique, you have to have focus, it's like chess, where you have to always be five steps ahead,” mentioned Ben Gallagher, Blue Mountain APA Player.
This victory is giving all the players from the Blue Mountain American Poolplayers Association league more motivation to practice for next season.
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Just months after suing the developers of the Valley View Mall replacement project known as Dallas Midtown, Dallas leaders celebrated with them instead over demolition completion.
After years of delays and angry neighbors complaining about the abandoned mall eyesore, Valley View is finally leveled. The last of the rubble is being hauled away.
The developers and city officials have high hopes for the prime site on I-635 LBJ Freeway between Preston Road and Montfort.
“I think this is the most important and exciting opportunity in all of North Texas. It's one of the largest infill projects in the entire United States,” said Dallas City Council Member Jaynie Schultz who represents the neighborhood.
New construction will begin near what was the Preston Road entrance to the once-popular mall.
A mixed-use building of stores, restaurants and 275 apartments could break ground in January.
But the much larger vision for Dallas Midtown expands west from there for a new regional downtown, with a central park that planners hope will rival other big cities.
Plans call for a people mover shuttle to connect with DART’s Silver Line Rail which is under construction between Plano and DFW Airport.
Almost 6 years ago, on June 23, 2017, Developer Scott Beck hosted another ceremony at the site for a demolition launch and construction groundbreaking. Since then there have been many complications and accusations between the city and the developer.
As competing projects in other North Texas locations raced ahead, Beck blamed the City of Dallas for failing to provide sewer and water lines needed for new construction. The city blamed Beck for failing to meet demolition deadlines and sued him after repeated fires at the vacant structure endangered firefighters.
City Council Member Gay Donnell Willis represents the district directly across LBJ Freeway from the former mall site.
“There’s not a community meeting I go to, no matter what the subject is, when I open it up for Q and A, somebody does not ask me, ‘Hey what’s going on with Valley View,'” Willis said. “And so I’m very excited about today.”
Instead of discord, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax was there shaking hands with Beck.
Council Member Jaime Resendez who represents Pleasant Grove was there, too along with Willis and Schultz supporting the project.
“This is a very important project for the City of Dallas,” Resendez said.
Beck refused to talk about past disputes.
“We have turned over a new leaf. So, we’re not really going to be talking about what happened in the past or hasn’t happened in the past. We’re going to just move forward from today,” Beck said.
The question of what to call the project remains a small dispute.
It started years ago as Dallas Midtown. But since then the city renamed the region between Preston and the Dallas North Tollway, LBJ Freeway and Alpha Road as the Dallas International District.
Beck said it has led to some brand confusion.
“And our project where we are here will still be called the Dallas Midtown project,” Beck said.
Shultz adjusts the description.
“This is Dallas Midtown at the International District,” she said.
With all the kindness Tuesday, a test remains on whether other people come to know it as something big and new and not just the abandoned shopping mall site.
Beck warned that the city’s ongoing ransomware computer problems might delay building permits he is seeking by December to start construction early next year.
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Tuesday morning the city of Fort Worth and firefighters honored Jaziyah Parker, 12, for her quick thinking to call 911 back in March when she noticed her family became ill. Firefighters said they all were experiencing symptoms from carbon monoxide poisoning.
"What made me call 911, I saw my mama and siblings acting weird," said Parker during Tuesday morning's city council meeting.
Her mom, brothers and sister all sat in the front row as they watched their oldest sibling receive honors from Fort Worth City Council Member Chris Nettles and from Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis.
"We’re here celebrating life today and the reason we’re celebrating life today is because of a 12-year-old," said Davis who gave Parker a plaque for her quick thinking and calmness in a life or death situation.
He also took the moment to stress the importance of having a carbon monoxide detector inside a home or apartment since it's an odorless and colorless gas that can be fatal.
The girl's mother said she was getting ready to put her then 5-month-old son to bed when she started feeling ill.
"I started throwing up, anytime I feel sick, I get in the tub or the shower always," said Ariel Mitchell, mother of the 5 siblings. "So I was running water so I could feel good, I started throwing up, started feeling more sick and woke up to an ambulance in my face, I had no idea what was going on."
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The mother, baby and other siblings began to pass out. 911 tapes released by Fort Worth Police detail the conversation Parker had with dispatch.
"Something is wrong with my mama," said Parker in the beginning as 911 dispatch took down her information.
"My baby brother, he’s only 5 months, and something wrong with him too, he’s acting different," she said to the dispatcher. "All of them keep on passing out now."
During the call, you could hear the screaming of other kids and Parker relaying the actions of those who were becoming more ill.
"Now my sister says she’s dizzy and shaking and all that," said Parker in the 911 call.
“I’m going to close the door, I’m scared," she said to the dispatcher.
One of the first responders to arrive at her door was Lt. Robby Leonguerrero with the Fort Worth Fire Department.
"Two of us went to investigate and brought the carbon monoxide detector just in case and once the little girl opened the door, the detector went off at 150 ppm which is quite a bit," said Leonguerrero.
He said he was greeted at the door by Parker. He could be heard at the end of the call asking who was inside the home, then his detector was beeping non-stop. Leonguerrero told Parker to get out of the house.
“I had ran downstairs and I had opened the door and they came in and told us to step outside. Then they took my siblings and mom out, I was texting my granny and telling her what was happening," said Parker.
"All she said was, 'Mom is upstairs in the bathtub,' and then collapsed. When you opened the door and you looked, saw her sister on the stairwell collapsed, vomiting, saw her brother upstairs vomiting and I knew they only had minutes so we didn't have time to go back to the truck and put our gear back on, they wouldn’t have lasted that long," explained Leonguerrero about his interaction with Parker.
He and several other firefighters were also honored for their courageous efforts to save the family without protective gear.
"Unfortunately we do see a lot of tragedy throughout our career and to see people that we save actually see them in person afterwards, makes the job all worth it," he said while meeting with Parker and her family.
“I’m proud of her, and I guess I’m doing a good job. I’m grateful to be here, I’m grateful for her, I’m grateful for the firefighters, and I thank everyone for y’alls concern," said Ariel Mitchell, Parker's mother who also said it's important to call 911 if you feel like anything is wrong.
Leonguerrero also applauded Parker for her quick actions and for calling 911.
"She was feeling the effects, you could tell, she had just enough to say ‘Mom is in the tub,' all she cared about was her family which was amazing," he said.
As for the 12-year-old who is looking forward to spending summertime with her family, she too acknowledged her actions and is glad that she did what she did.
“I know I did a good job," said Parker.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include vomiting, dizziness, headache, passing out, confusion and flu-like symptoms. To learn more on how to keep you and your family safe, click here. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-girl-12-honored-for-911-call-that-saved-the-lives-of-her-family/3263657/ | 2023-05-23T23:40:19 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-girl-12-honored-for-911-call-that-saved-the-lives-of-her-family/3263657/ |
Midlothian Police need help finding a trio of suspected burglars accused of targeting nursing home residents in Ellis County.
Police say one of the crooks managed to access elderly residents by posing as a nurse.
On March 28, officers responded to Legacy Oaks Senior Living Community on South 14th Street for several burglaries, specifically stolen credit cards.
Staff told police a woman went to the facility identifying herself as a nurse, even presenting credentials.
“We had a suspect come in and pose as a nurse that worked at the facility and in turn had bogus identification and committed a theft,” said MPD Commander Byron Stewart. “She went room to room and stole a bunch of residents’ credit cards and things of that nature.”
How the woman managed to fool staff is still being investigated, according to police.
The goal right now is to identify her and two other people detectives believe are in on the scheme.
This week, MPD released surveillance photographs of the alleged fake nurse captured on camera at the senior living facility as well as photos of a man and woman at a Best Buy store.
Police say the stolen credit cards were used that same day at Best Buy locations in Mansfield and Waxahachie.
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The man and woman bought Apple iPads and Macbook computers, according to a press release.
The crooks left in a silver SUV believed to be a Kia Sorento year model between 2015 – 2020.
“That’s where we’re at right now, trying to get these suspects identified and once we get them identified, hopefully we can prosecute from there,” said Stewart.
The suspects could face several charges including theft and forgery.
Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact MPD Detective Cole Underwood at 972-775-7634 or cole.underwood@midlothian.tx.us. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/search-is-on-for-trio-targeting-senior-citizens-in-midlothian-one-posing-as-a-nurse-police/3263768/ | 2023-05-23T23:40:25 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/search-is-on-for-trio-targeting-senior-citizens-in-midlothian-one-posing-as-a-nurse-police/3263768/ |
These days, it’s not unusual to find Jesse Rizo in Uvalde’s plaza, reminiscing about his 9-year-old niece Jackie Cazares, a victim of the 2022 Uvalde school shooting who is forever memorialized wearing her first communion dress.
“She wore that proudly, man. It still impacts you when you look at it, the images,” said Rizo.
The photo was taken just two weeks before she was ripped from their family’s arms.
“We all know exactly where we were that day, you know? The pain when you found out that your loved one didn't make it,” he said.
On May 24, 2022, Jackie was just a day away from graduating the 4th grade when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde with an assault rifle. Reports later showed he fired at least 100 rounds in just two and a half minutes into classrooms 111 and 112. Jackie was killed along with 18 of her classmates and two teachers. Seventeen others were injured in the attack.
In the center of a town that’s become a living memorial to those lost, Rizo said he can’t help but feel anxious as the first anniversary approaches, not just for Jackie’s family but for the loved ones of all 21 victims.
“The time's going to come, and it's going to be 11 o'clock and change and then 11:30, 11:33, 11:35. And your anxiety, the moment where you relive where you were, what you said, what you were wearing. Everything will just resurface that day,” said Rizo.
Instead, he said he would rather remember the day that occurred two weeks prior to the shooting when Jackie stood proudly at the altar.
“It was a very special day,” he said.
Then, Rizo couldn’t help but think that soon enough, the family would be celebrating Jackie’s quinceañera, and before they knew it, her wedding day.
He said he never imagined the celebration that followed would be her last.
“This country song came on. I like country, and I just said, 'Do you know how to dance?’ We started two-stepping, and so we were dancing. I spun her around a few times. And then I said, ‘Jackie, you look so pretty, you look beautiful.’ And she said, 'Well, it's my special day.' And that's how I want to remember her,” said Rizo.
On May 24, families of the victims will spend the anniversary together with a private meal and walk through the murals memorializing the victims. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/everything-will-resurface-uvalde-families-prepare-for-first-anniversary-of-school-shooting/3263407/ | 2023-05-23T23:40:32 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/everything-will-resurface-uvalde-families-prepare-for-first-anniversary-of-school-shooting/3263407/ |
Texans are being asked to hold a moment of silence and lower state flags to half-staff Wednesday in memory of the victims who died in the Uvalde school shooting one year ago.
In a statement Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for a moment of silence at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday "in memory of the victims, survivors, families, loved ones, and entire Uvalde community on the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School."
The moment of silence coincides with the moment the shooting began. The gunman would go on to kill 19 children and two teachers inside a fourth-grade classroom at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Texas flags will remain at half-staff through the day until sunset.
"May we also remember that Texans, uniting in our darkest days, will rise above to forge a brighter path forward," Abbott's statement read in part.
The Robb Elementary campus was permanently closed and will be demolished. Plans for a new school are in the works. Schools in Uvalde will be closed Wednesday. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-to-hold-moment-of-silence-flags-at-half-staff-to-mark-1-year-since-uvalde-school-shooting/3263662/ | 2023-05-23T23:40:38 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/texas-to-hold-moment-of-silence-flags-at-half-staff-to-mark-1-year-since-uvalde-school-shooting/3263662/ |
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