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HOUSTON — A Houston-area mother has moved out of Texas with her family because of a new law that will stop her child from getting gender-affirming care.
On June 2, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 14, a bill that bars transgender kids from getting puberty blockers and hormone therapies, though the new law could face legal challenges before it takes effect on Sept. 1.
Texas joins over a dozen other states restricting transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies and on rare occasions surgeries.
“We left Texas to support our child, but it shouldn’t be like that,” said Dr. Luisa Montoya, the mother of a 13-year-old trans boy.
It’s been a challenging road for Montoya and her family. KHOU 11 News first met the family in March when they were living in Kingwood. She and her children were the victims of harassment and assault because of the rainbow flag she hung outside her home in support of her son.
Montoya said her child first announced he was a boy as a toddler when she dressed him in a tutu.
“Our kid has been telling us since he was 2 years old, and he didn’t know what trans means, right? When you have a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old telling you his entire life, ‘I’m a boy. I’m a boy. I’m a boy.’ And the ignorance, as a parent, because even though I have a master's degree in clinical psychology I thought, I’m not going to talk about it. I’m not going to say it. Because then, if I say it, then he’s going to say, ‘Oh yeah I’m a trans child.’”
At about 9 years old she did listen when he told her this: “When God made me, and he grabbed the Play-Doh, he made a girl body, but he made a mistake Mom, and he grabbed the boy's brain and he put it there.”
After that she vowed to support him however she could. She contacted doctors and put her child in therapy. One year later, hormone replacement therapy began.
“We love him. We support him. We don’t want our child to be having suicidal ideations,” Montoya said.
But on Sept. 1, doctors won’t be allowed to provide similar gender-affirming care to minors in Texas because of SB 14.
This law goes against the advice of major medical groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, and The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Even so, Texas Children’s has announced it will phase out these therapies before the state ban takes effect on Sept. 1.
Montoya fears that if the treatments were to stop for her son, he might commit suicide which is why they decided to leave the state when the bill was coming down the pipeline.
Her fears are not unfounded. One report by the National Center for Transgender Equality surveyed 27,000 transgender people and found that 40% had attempted suicide which is almost nine times the average rate.
Dr. Montoya wants people to know that being trans wasn’t a choice for her son and that getting to the point of providing medical care took a full year of therapy.
“We all have been in therapy. So, the issue here is not that my child is confused.”
“That’s what people don’t understand you are also grieving your child. My little girl was gone. And my little girl never existed. And my little girl was only created in my mind. So, that was the difficult part… I had to let her go.”
Instead, Montoya embraced her son and now a new life outside of Texas.
“I’m going to do everything that it takes to support my kid. Even if I have to leave the US. I told him, ‘Even if we have to go to the moon… we will go for you.’”
Right now, the only thing that can stop SB 14 is the courts. The ACLU does plan to sue the state of Texas to fight the legislation.
“Transgender people have always been here and will always be here. No law can change that,” said Ash Hall, Policy & Advocacy Strategist at the ACLU of Texas, in a statement.
“The majority of Texans do not support harming trans kids or cutting off this life-saving health care. Our trans youth deserve a world where they can shine alongside their peers, and we will keep advocating for that world in and out of the courts.”
The ACLU has not announced a date that the lawsuit will be filed. | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas-family-gender-affirming-care/285-e4d97084-4609-4815-999c-b94f7e3c7ac5 | 2023-06-12T23:28:29 | 0 | https://www.myfoxzone.com/article/news/local/texas-family-gender-affirming-care/285-e4d97084-4609-4815-999c-b94f7e3c7ac5 |
BALTIMORE — Car debris lines the side of the street in the 5600 block of Belair Road. It's the remains from cars that have been hit as neighbors say vehicles race up and down the road all hours of the day and night.
"It's like a speedway, they treat it like its the Indy 500,” said Stephanie Hill who fell victim to the careless driving.
Around 2 in the morning Sunday, her neighbor woke her telling her that her car had been hit. The damage was worse than she imagined.
"Then I walked around the side and that's when I saw everything, my tires was flat, the steering wheel lock was through my window and it was just mangled,” said Hill.
The impact was enough to move the car parked behind hers. "They had to be driving really fast in order to do this much damage, like they hit the lady's car back here and it's on the curb now. Like her car didn't start out on the curb.”
Tanya Cherry lives off Belair Road and watched from her window as one of the cars that night crashed inches from her neighbor's door to the basement.
"He says he was busting a u-turn but he ended up on the curb almost in somebody’s basement," said Cherry.
Neighbors feel at risk parking in front of their own homes.
"We asked for speed cameras, this is the second car accident within two weeks. And they damage all the cars. We don't feel safe,” said Cherry.
But it's not just the cars getting hit that's at risk. Hill says Saturday evening kids were out in that same area.
"They were in the pool playing, they had their skates on, there's kids out here that play on a regular basis. So it's like when is someone going to do something about it,” asked Hill.
Cherry runs a daycare business and says she can't let the children go far from the front door. "I tell them don't get off the porch or don't go out the yard, you're going to get run over. You get off the porch something might jump up on the curb and hit you.”
We reached out to councilwoman Danielle McCray as this is her district. She sent a statement to WMAR saying:
“My office is committed to engaging our residents and generating solutions in collaboration with our City agencies, community-based organizations, and neighborhood community associations. Through my engagement with DOT and Northeast BPD partners, we know that these traffic incidents are predominately tied to trends that both agencies are actively investigating and aiming to eliminate. I will continue to advocate and collectively work with all stakeholders to preserve a safe environment on the Belair Road corridor.”
Residents say they just want something in place to make cars go the speed limit.
As for Hill, she's without a car while she waits for the police to release the report and insurance to assess the damage. | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/speeding-on-belair-road-has-residents-fearing-for-their-safety | 2023-06-12T23:28:35 | 1 | https://www.wmar2news.com/local/speeding-on-belair-road-has-residents-fearing-for-their-safety |
Allen County Council members will take another month to review public comments before considering the proposed local income tax increase that would finance the next county jail.
Allen County Council President Tom Harris, R-2nd, made the announcement Monday – three days before the council’s next meeting, which is when the members were initially expected to consider the request.
Council members held a public hearing Wednesday to gather opinions and answer questions about the 0.2% local income tax increase that the Allen County commissioners have proposed for a new confinement facility.
The new tax revenue would go toward paying the $286 million loan the county plans to take out to build the new facility. The estimated cost of the new jail is about $350 million.
In response to a lawsuit filed by former inmate Vincent Morris, U.S. District Court Judge Damon Leichty ordered the county to address inhumane conditions, including overcrowding and understaffing, at the downtown jail.
The commissioners have said the only way to address overcrowding is to build a larger facility. The jail’s current capacity is 741 inmates, but it is considered to be operationally full with 593 inmates.
Allen County Council meets Thursday, but the income tax proposal isn’t on the agenda. Council President Tom Harris, R-2nd, said in a statement Monday that the vote on the tax increase is important to the community and requires a close look.
“As elected officials, we represent people who count on us to meet the requirements of the litigation facing the county as well as understanding and considering the needs of the taxpayers of Allen County,” Harris said. “There has been continued progress overall in recent months from all parties involved, including the commissioners, sheriff, architects and County Council, on this issue. Allowing some additional time, I believe, will be beneficial for all involved.”
The council members didn’t take any action at Wednesday’s public hearing, beyond listening to community members. More than a dozen people spoke to the full meeting room, which has more than 70 seats.
County Council is expected to consider the local income tax increase request at an 8:30 a.m. meeting July 20. | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-council-to-discuss-local-income-tax-increase-for-jail-in-july/article_26e5291c-096f-11ee-8312-431541b65789.html | 2023-06-12T23:31:14 | 0 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-county-council-to-discuss-local-income-tax-increase-for-jail-in-july/article_26e5291c-096f-11ee-8312-431541b65789.html |
Overseeing the Allen Superior Court Drug Court is a lot like parenting, Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull said Monday.
So when more than 20 of the program's participants graduated Monday, she was beaming with pride.
“I'm just proud of their perseverance, proud of their hard work and for dramatically changing their lives,” Gull said.
Drug Court is a problem-solving program that allows an alternative to incarceration. The program is voluntary and focuses on abstinence, recovery, lasting change and community safety.
Through a system of incentives and sanctions, participants are asked to complete personalized goals, connect to treatment services and be guided into what is intended to be long-term sobriety and a more productive life.
Part of helping participants through the program is addressing the root issue and not just the addiction, Gull said.
“We have to deal with the trauma and whatever that trauma happens to be – whether it's physical abuse or psychological abuse or sexual abuse or all of the above,” Gull said. “It’s something that led our participants to using drugs, they didn't just all of a sudden decide this is what they were going to do.
“Many of them tell us that they used (drugs) to forget or to numb the pain to not have to deal with whatever problem was going through their lives at that particular moment.”
Gull said her view of the program has changed over time. She initially wasn’t a fan, thinking it was “soft on crime,” she said.
“This is the farthest thing from being ‘soft on crime’ that I can imagine,” Gull said. “These folks have to work really, really hard. This isn't an easy program for them.”
Completing the program becomes a badge of honor for participants, Gull said. One participant cherished each certificate of completion for phases of the drug court as well as for separate classes they were ordered to take, Gull recalled.
"Everything was framed and in a place of honor in their home," Gull said.
She gave each graduate a chance to share that pride Monday as they accepted their certificates.
Two graduates that took Gull up on her offer, Amethyst Sanders and John Burley, were on Cloud Nine during the ceremony.
Sanders said she was grateful for the opportunity to participate. When she started Drug Court, she no longer had custody of her son Jaxton, which she said made her realize life could have worse things in store than jail.
Drug Court gave her the ability to reconnect with Jaxton and get back on the right path.
"He's my world and the fact that he's going to grow up knowing who his Mommy is is amazing," Sanders said.
Burley started abusing drugs and alcohol at the age of 12, and by 14, he was in the court system. On Tuesday, he will celebrate four years of sobriety.
Burley said the court was just what he needed to be successful after being unsuccessful with probation and house arrest.
"It's tough and challenging, but if someone is at that point in their life where they need to make a decision to keep going or change, this program offers that change,” Burley said. “Probation can give you pointers, but it doesn't put you through recovery like Drug Court does.”
Sanders said the best advice she can give those faced with the opportunity to participate in Drug Court is to trust the process.
“The rules may seem silly, but even the silliest rules are there for a reason. You might think that they don't make sense, but if you follow them, you'll see that they do make sense,” Sanders said. “If you keep following the rules and just doing what you're supposed to, things get better.”
"You can have such a better life.” | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-superior-court-drug-court-participants-celebrate-graduation/article_306269fa-095b-11ee-983f-d39f89e8f6fd.html | 2023-06-12T23:31:20 | 1 | https://www.journalgazette.net/local/allen-superior-court-drug-court-participants-celebrate-graduation/article_306269fa-095b-11ee-983f-d39f89e8f6fd.html |
A Little Free Library is feeding minds with books to devour in East Chicago.
Witnessing Church of God in Christ and the Zeta Gamma Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc installed the Smart Poodle Little Free Library at 3834 Hemlock St. They hosted a grand opening Sunday, distributing free books and school supplies for children.
“Our church family is so excited to bring this free library to the block, and to nurture a positive relationship with books for the children in our community," said Pastor Eddie Cobb Sr. of Witnessing Church of God in Christ.
The Little Free Library will be stocked with books and other reading materials. It operates on a take-a-book, leave-a-book premise, operating on the honor system.
It's part of an international movement of small book exchanges in front yards, parks and other public places around the world. More than 150,000 Little Free Libraries are distributing books in 100 countries as diverse as Iceland, Pakistan and Tasmania.
People are also reading…
“Reading is a fundamental part of learning. Zeta Gamma Sigma chapter is committed to improving the lives of children by supporting a love of reading and offering this resource for young scholars to enjoy," President Quinnesia Bell said. "Our goal is to create more Little Free Libraries in East Chicago and Hammond so that more children have greater access to books.”
The Library of Congress, the National Book Foundation and the American Library Association have honored the Little Free Library movement. Reader's Digest named it one of the 50 Surprising Things We Love about America.
For more information, visit littlefreelibrary.org or find the Smart Poodle Little Free Library on Facebook.
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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NWI Business Ins and Outs: Unbeatable Eatables, DRIPBaR Crown Point, Taco Depot and Flashback Antiques open; Da Burger House closes
Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/east-chicago/smart-poodle-little-free-library-feeding-readers-books-in-east-chicago/article_b58261ea-0892-11ee-b64a-cb39e0a43e99.html | 2023-06-12T23:35:36 | 0 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/east-chicago/smart-poodle-little-free-library-feeding-readers-books-in-east-chicago/article_b58261ea-0892-11ee-b64a-cb39e0a43e99.html |
On June 9, at approximately 8 p.m., police officers with the Lake County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the 15600 block of South Grove Road in Hebron for a report of a single vehicle crash with injuries.
John J. Watkins, file, The Times
HEBRON — A 22-year-old woman from Lowell was killed Friday in a single-vehicle crash in Hebron.
The Lake County Sheriff's Department was dispatched around 8 p.m. to the 15600 block of South Grove Road for a report of the crash. The woman was later pronounced dead, Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. said.
Police believe the 2013 Chevrolet Traverse had been traveling at an extremely high speed. The driver lost control of the vehicle causing it to spin, leave the road, re-enter the road, and continue eastbound across the road, Martinez said. The SUV left the road again, hitting two trees.
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The passenger, a 20-year-old male from Lowell, was transported to Franciscan Health Crown Point for treatment.
Gallery: Recent arrests booked into the Porter County Jail
Brandon York
Arrest date: June 8, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Crown Point, IN
Booking Number: 2302399
Charges: 35-48-4-6.1(A) 6 FEL POSSESSION METHAMPHE
Rebecca Edwards
Arrest date: June 8, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: South Hill, VA
Booking Number: 2302398
Charges: 16-42-19-18 6 FEL POSSESSION HYPODERMI
Gracey Lovitt
Arrest date: June 7, 2023
Age: 20
Residence: Mishawaka, IN
Booking Number: 2302380
Charges: Residential entry, felony
Christopher Harbison
Arrest date: June 7, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302383
Charges: Theft, felony
Mathew Koch
Arrest date: June 7, 2023
Age: 36
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302387
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Ronald Deluna
Arrest date: June 7, 2023
Age: 75
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302390
Charges: Intimidation, felony
Marlene Fair
Arrest date: June 7, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302386
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
Wendell Webb
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302357
Charges: Possession or use of legend drug or precursor, felony
Barry Smith
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 47
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302377
Charges: Domestic battery, felony
James Wayte
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 79
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302376
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Dwayne McMullen
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 62
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302355
Charges: OWI, felony
Curtis Sconyers
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302374
Charges: Possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, felony
Jerry McGee
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 60
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302361
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Kelvin Breland Jr.
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 42
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302362
Charges: Possession of cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Daniel Calvillo
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302367
Charges: OWI, felony
Cortez Jones
Arrest date: June 6, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Dolton, IL
Booking Number: 2302375
Charges: Possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, felony
Luis Sanchez-Espinoza
Arrest date: June 5, 2023
Age: 38
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number: 2302349
Charges: Dealing in cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Brisedia Montenegro-Barrera
Arrest date: June 5, 2023
Age: 24
Residence: Aurora, IL
Booking Number: 2302354
Charges: Dealing in cocaine or narcotic drug, felony
Christopher Loar
Arrest date: June 5, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302342
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Jeremy Lewis
Arrest date: June 5, 2023
Age: 35
Residence: Sauk Village, IL
Booking Number: 2302343
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tataneisha Jones
Arrest date: June 5, 2023
Age: 29
Residence: Gary, IN
Booking Number: 2302348
Charges: Theft, felony
Marktwain Green
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 40
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302340
Charges: Possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, felony
William Munchenburg
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Merrillville, IN
Booking Number: 2302332
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Robert Rohweder
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 37
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302334
Charges: Possession hypodermic syringe or needle, felony
Michael Vasquez
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 31
Residence: Westville, IN
Booking Number: 2302333
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tylor Ahrens
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302336
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Kevin Byrnes
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302341
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Jennifer Steinke
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Palm Beach, FL
Booking Number: 2302319
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Alyssa Ramirez
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: Chicago, IL
Booking Number: 2302325
Charges: Identity deception, felony
Nicholas Rangel
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Lemont, IL
Booking Number: 2302323
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Eric Henderson
Arrest date: June 4, 2023
Age: 26
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302331
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Justan Ostertage
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 25
Residence: South Bend, IN
Booking Number: 2302320
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Catherine Gallas
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 44
Residence: Chesterton, IN
Booking Number: 2302321
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Amarion Bradford
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: Michigan City, IN
Booking Number: 2302322
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Amy Aliaga
Arrest date: June 3, 2023
Age: 48
Residence: Portage, IN
Booking Number: 2302328
Charges: Theft, felony
John Garner III
Arrest date: June 2, 2023
Age: 43
Residence: LaPorte, IN
Booking Number: 2302306
Charges: Child molestation, felony
Jalen Ray
Arrest date: June 2, 2023
Age: 22
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302302
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
Danny Contreras
Arrest date: June 2, 2023
Age: 21
Residence: East Chicago, IN
Booking Number: 2302299
Charges: OWI, misdemeanor
Tianna Campbell
Arrest date: June 2, 2023
Age: 28
Residence: Valparaiso, IN
Booking Number: 2302317
Charges: Domestic battery, misdemeanor
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Bismarck's Broadway Avenue between 15th Street and 16th Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at noon Wednesday for work on a water main.
The closure will be in place until the end of the day Thursday, according to the city. Eastbound traffic will detour up 15th Street to Thayer Avenue, then east on Thayer to 16th Street, and back south on 16th to Broadway. Westbound traffic will detour up 16th to Thayer, then west on Thayer to 15th, and back south on 15th to Broadway.
Separately, the state Department of Transportation announced that a half-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 85 in western North Dakota will be closed beginning Tuesday for a culvert replacement.
The highway will be closed 2 miles south of the junction with North Dakota Highway 200, or 29 miles north of Belfield. A detour is set up from Interstate 94 east to Dickinson, then north on state Highway 22 to Killdeer and west on N.D. 200 to U.S. 85. The detour is expected to be in place until early July. | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-us-85-road-work-announced/article_ae0bd38c-096f-11ee-8aa7-b39751eb0edb.html | 2023-06-12T23:39:25 | 1 | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/bismarck-us-85-road-work-announced/article_ae0bd38c-096f-11ee-8aa7-b39751eb0edb.html |
MOUNT POCONO, Pa. — Driving down Sterling Road in Mount Pocono, it's hard to miss mannequins in uniforms of different service branches outside the Women Veterans Museum.
It's a display the museum creator says celebrates the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act in 1948 while also highlighting the accomplishments of women who served.
"We're raising our children, but we're on the battlefield. We're in combat. We're in planes. We're flying jets. All so much more that we're doing that. On our wall, we have the fly girls who built those planes, so much more that people are not aware that women have contributed to the armed forces," said Claudette Williams, the museum creator and retired U.S. Army sergeant major.
Williams says the act's signing allowed women to serve as regular members of the armed forces, despite women serving long before the bill was ever signed.
"Way back in the 17th century, if you go all the way back, you can see the amount of women who disguised themselves as men to serve," Williams said. "So, 75 years of it, we are coming out big and strong and saying, 'Hey, listen, look back in history and see what we have done.'"
Williams says she brought the mannequins outside for people to see and fully recognize the contributions women have made in service.
"My husband is going to the dentist, and I saw all the mannequins outside, and it brought my attention, and I said while I'm waiting, I'll go over and check it out, and I'm amazed at this place. It's beautiful. It really is beautiful, and it's sad that it's not recognized," said Mary Ellen Wood with the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association.
"Taking these mannequins with different branches of service outside is now coming outside, you know, also a public display of saying that we are no longer invisible, and we're pushing those messages, and I want you to learn about all these great women who have served and contributed to this great county," Williams said.
The Women Veterans Museum in Mount Pocono is open from Thursday to Sunday. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help keep the place running. | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/women-veterans-honored-at-monroe-county-museum-sterling-road-mannequins-claudette-williams-mary-ellen-wood/523-b9ab08da-0fe2-46d8-ad45-250bf02fc2f4 | 2023-06-12T23:45:00 | 0 | https://www.wnep.com/article/news/local/monroe-county/women-veterans-honored-at-monroe-county-museum-sterling-road-mannequins-claudette-williams-mary-ellen-wood/523-b9ab08da-0fe2-46d8-ad45-250bf02fc2f4 |
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Two people are dead after a crash in Schuylkill County.
Officials say two cars collided around 2:30 p.m. Monday along Route 183 and Meadowbrook Drive in Wayne Township north of Summit Station.
The Schuylkill County coroner's office confirms two people were killed in the crash.
State police are still investigating what caused the deadly wreck in Schuylkill County.
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AMADOR COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters were able to keep a fire in Amador County to an acre before stopping the blaze's progress.
Amador Fire Protection District responded to the fire in the area of Carbondale Road and Miller Road in the Willow Creek area.
A spokesperson for the fire district said the fire burned slowly in the grass before crews stopped forward progress at one acre.
Crews were dispatched to the blaze around 3 p.m.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police have opened an investigation after a deadly shooting in north Sacramento Monday.
Few details surrounding the shooting and what led up to it have been released at this time.
The Sacramento Police Department said the shooting happened on the 800 block of Lampasas Avenue and two men were found with serious injuries.
Officials said the men were taken to the hospital where they ultimately died.
No additional details were available.
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SAGINAW (WJRT) - Saginaw County health officials are reporting the first mosquito-borne virus of the year.
The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission (SCMAC) says that they have detected the first positive test of Jamestown Canyon Virus (JCV) from a group of Mosquitos collected on May 31.
Symptoms of the virus include flu-like illness and fever.
The virus comes from infected birds or mammals.
Humans are rarely diagnosed with JCV.
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FAIR OAKS, Calif — A white Spanish-style home owned by Karen and Skip Morairty is tucked away in Fair Oaks. To them, the house hold precious memories.
"It was our first house. We got married there. We had our wedding reception there," said Karen. "As our family grew, we needed a larger place."
Rather than sell, the Morairtys moved into a bigger home not far away. They've been renting their beloved Fair Oaks home to several tenants for the last 34 years but always planned to return once they became empty nesters.
"We had made it into an investment, but we planned to downsize and go back there," said Karen.
With their youngest moved out, they decided to lease the house one final time and posted it on Craigslist. When Ann and Mario Figueroa reached out, they met for a house tour.
"They were a mature couple," recalled Karen.
"They were older, didn't have kids or pets or anything," said Skip. "(We) had a nice long conversation. It was all set. They seemed like wonderful people."
To seal the deal, Karen requested documents, including a credit report and 401(k) statement which said Mario had $455,823.80 saved.
"He has probably 20x as much as I have in my 401(k)," said Karen.
Left with a good impression and knowing the Figueroas had the funds to pay rent, the Morairtys handed over the keys in Aug. 2022. There were problems immediately.
"We deeply apologize. Mario's grandfather passed away last week. We had to contribute," was a portion of the text Karen received from Ann when they were late on rent in Sept. 2022, just one month into living there.
Karen and Skip got more excuses every month instead of the rent payment.
"Then his mother was being sent home from the hospital," recalled Karen.
After, Mario's father allegedly fell ill because the mother had passed away. By December, the Figueroas stopped paying altogether.
Without rent, Skip and Karen had to cover the mortgage with their funds and savings.
"I'm holding off buying Christmas presents," Karen recalled.
Frustrated, Karen drove by 10 days before Christmas.
"There were lights all strung up. It was decorated," Karen said. "And at least five cars in the driveway... it looked like they were having a party."
Desperate for help, Karen and Skip reached out to their realtor, Gary Meek. With years of experience, Meek is familiar with squatters, but he says some are experts.
"I've had hours of conversations with Karen (as she was) frustrated, upset, crying," said Meek. "Unfortunately, there are criminals out there that use amazing talent and education for bad."
Meek asked to see the documents the Figueroas provided when moving in, and made a discovery.
"They've all been falsified," said Meek. "The bank statements, the credit reports, everything has been falsified."
But they discovered something even more astonishing; this is not the first house Mario and Ann Figueroa squatted in.
Court records show there have been at least eight prior residences in Sacramento County that Mario and Ann have lived in for months and not paid rent since 2008.
They've been evicted from homes in Wilton, Elk Grove, Orangevale and Fair Oaks, court documents show. Some of those homes are just blocks from one another.
One Orangevale home was owned by Tari Gunn.
"He was just so charming and helpful and everything," Gunn recalled. "I thought, 'These are going to be good people.'"
But shortly after moving in, rent was replaced with excuses; the same excuses the Morairtys received about Mario's father and other relatives falling ill and even dying.
"It was so hard because they got to live there rent-free," said Gunn. "It took me four months to get them out. Having to go back and forth (to) court, filing, just everything... I incurred so many financial issues. It was really hard."
The ordeal put strain on her financially and emotionally. When she finally got them out, what she found was shocking.
"We went into the house. The key and garage door opener were on the kitchen counter," Gunn recalled. "There was a note taped to the sliding glass window that said, 'See you in bankruptcy court.'"
Gunn was left with anger and a house she had to front the cash to fix up.
"(I was) extremely angry (and) hurt that I put so much faith in these people and they took advantage of it," said Gunn.
Her anger doubled when she learned Karen and Skip were among the Figueroas next victims. Their house is just 2.5 miles from Gunn's.
"How dare they?! How dare they stay in the same area and keep doing it?!" said Gunn.
In an attempt to get answers from the Figueroas, include their side in our reporting and ask why they keep doing this, ABC10 made a number of efforts to speak with them.
We called and left voicemails for both Mario and Ann. When we didn't hear back, we went to Karen and Skip's house to speak with them.
No one answered the door after knocking multiple times, so we left a letter requesting an interview with them. Although no one answered, it seemed like they were there or had been recently. The windows were open and lights on inside. The trash can was also filled with refrigerated items, goods that are often discarded when someone moves.
At this point, the eviction process started four months earlier. Karen and Skip credit the man they hired to evict them.
"We got Barry," said Skip. "He's a little pitbull."
As a broker and property manager, Barry Mathis knows how to handle squatters.
"Once I get involved, they can start packing because they're going to go away," said Mathis.
But, as we've seen with the Morairtys and Gunns, California law makes it a lengthy and often costly process to evict squatters.
"If you follow administrative law, it will go step one, two, three, four and pretty much go by the book... with a few exceptions and this is one of those exceptions when you get professional tenants that are in there and have been evicted seven, eight times from other properties," said Mathis. "They have $75,000 to $100,000 in judgements behind them. The system was not built for people like them."
The system is especially vulnerable due to COVID. For over two years, California created laws to protect tenants from being evicted while navigating the pandemic.
Between those laws and backed up/overwhelmed courts, California's system enables squatters, Mathis says.
"We're so into victims' rights... but the problem is in this case, they don't see the landlords as a victim," said Mathis.
Mathis says current law treats landlords like they're massive entities with endless funds; it's an issue because it's not true.
"About seven out of 10 properties that are being rented are rented by mom and pop investors like Skip and Karen," said Mathis. "These are not big bad corporations that have to be fought."
Instead, homeowners like Karen and Skip have to fight serial squatters.
"This is just theft," said Mathis.
And that's why Mathis says there needs to be change.
"I think our owners' rights have been taken," said Mathis.
For now, he recommends homeowners do their homework on potential tenants, especially if you're renting out directly, as serial squatters could target homeowners who don't do a thorough check.
"You've got to do a background check," said Mathis. "You've got to do a criminal, eviction, credit, verify your employment, verify your income."
Or hire a property manager to vet rental candidates and take care of your home.
"Hire somebody that does this for a living," said Mathis. "If you don't have somebody that's in the trenches all the time, it's almost impossible to keep up with the new type of fraud that [comes] up."
Mathis' work paid off. After ABC10's interview and nine months after they first moved in, Mario and Ann were evicted.
Gunn and ABC10 accompanied the Morairtys as they went into their home for the first time.
"They had a lot of parties it looks like," said Skip.
The house had wear and tear. Blinds and shutters were left destroyed. A mattress as well as art-decal stuck to some walls. The pool left completely green, despite Karen and Skip hiring a pool man for tenants.
Serial Squatters: Property Damage
"I'm just happy that they're out of here," said Karen. "I just can't believe people are like that and how they really destroy other people's lives."
Karen and Skip are owed over $15,000 for rent. That's not including what it'll take to fix the place.
Since our initial walkthrough, they've received an estimate of around $30,000 to fix damages in the house. It doesn't include costs for repairing the pool.
It's why they decided to sell the house instead of moving back.
"I'm still working when I should be retiring," said Karen.
Tari also decided to sell after evicting the Figueroas.
"I just sat there and said, 'I can't do this again. I'm not going to be violated again,'" said Gunn.
Gunn, the Morairtys and others are part of the same club they never thought they'd be a part of, so what's their advice for others?
"If you're in this situation or you come across people that are like this, make sure and go with your gut," said Gunn.
And do your homework. As for their serial squatters' next victim...
"They're already on their way someplace else," said Karen.
If it fits their pattern, their new home could be just miles away.
"I just feel sorry for the next person," said Karen. "I wish I could've forewarned them."
MORE ABOUT SQUATTERS: After leaving the house empty for two weeks as they prepared to move from Daly City, the Hodge family walked into their new home and found people living there. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/serial-squatters-couple-lived-rent-free-years-evicted/103-863c61b3-a3ac-4ecd-8bdc-7c0e0bb052ec | 2023-06-12T23:51:12 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/serial-squatters-couple-lived-rent-free-years-evicted/103-863c61b3-a3ac-4ecd-8bdc-7c0e0bb052ec |
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - With school now out for the year, teenagers are looking for a new way to fill their time this summer. For many, that means finding a summer job.
The State of Michigan estimates that about 235,000 teenagers are out looking for work this summer. For places like Flushing Farms, they'll take all the help they can get.
"We're open July 1st, so we're going to need lots of help on the weekends getting ready, Sandy Seibt said. "We're planting plants and seeds and getting everything in ship shape to open up.
Seibt is a Manager at Flushing Farms. She she says there's nothing more valuable than a hard worker.
"The kids that are great workers, I always say, 'Do you have any friends or relatives?'" Seibt said.
Flushing Farms is currently hiring for both the summer and fall seasons. James Avery at the Flint and Genesee Group says that's not unusual.
"Businesses want to make sure they're ready," Avery said. "They're not for the most part waiting for that time they already know they have staff in place so they can start their planning on their end."
Avery says that's why it's important for teens to start their search as early as possible.
"If you can at all costs, try to get that early start," said Avery, "so that the employers are aware of who you are and any questions that need to be asked are asked up front."
For teens looking right now, Seibt says she's always looking for people willing to lend a hand.
"There's always something that can be done just take initiative, that's the biggest thing," said Seibt
The Flint and Genesee Group has all kinds of resources for teens looking for jobs this summer. More information is available on their website: https://educateflintandgenesee.org/teenquest/ | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/hundreds-of-thousands-of-teens-are-looking-for-summer-jobs/article_7d3b5100-0966-11ee-8d9b-c7d94fea18b1.html | 2023-06-12T23:51:17 | 0 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/hundreds-of-thousands-of-teens-are-looking-for-summer-jobs/article_7d3b5100-0966-11ee-8d9b-c7d94fea18b1.html |
FRANKENMUTH Mich. (WJRT) - Authorities are looking into the cause of a barn fire in Frankenmuth Twp. that destroyed multiple buildings.
Four buildings were destroyed, and two other buildings were heavily damaged.
The Frankenmuth Fire Department says that firefighters were called to the scene of Gera Rd. south of Bradley just before 10 a.m. Sunday morning.
A firefighter did suffer a minor ankle injury in the event.
The buildings were empty and belonged to an estate.
"Labor-intensive fire because of those heavy timbers all collapsed on top of one other," said Fire Chief Phil Kerns. "Reinert and Bender our local towing company had a backhoe come out and helped us move some of those timbers so we weren't fighting rekindles yesterday afternoon and last night."
The Birch Run, Blumfield, and Bridgeport fire departments helped put out the flames.
Fire Chief Kerns says it took about 3 hours. | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/multiple-buildings-destroyed-by-a-fire-in-frankenmuth-sunday/article_e24e0e2e-096c-11ee-a5b3-e78ad33de720.html | 2023-06-12T23:51:23 | 1 | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/multiple-buildings-destroyed-by-a-fire-in-frankenmuth-sunday/article_e24e0e2e-096c-11ee-a5b3-e78ad33de720.html |
As firefighting operations winded down on several fires across northern Arizona last week, fire managers working on the Wilbur Fire on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District closed parts of the forest to public access.
National Forest spokesperson Ansgar Mitchell said the decision was made to restrict public access ahead of work firefighters are starting this week.
Fire managers are planning to burn areas of the forest between containment lines that are surrounding the fire and the main body of the blaze, about 8.5 miles west of Clints Well.
“Given the area where the Wilbur Fire is, there was a lot of public traffic, with recreation, camping, OHV use,” Mitchell told the Arizona Daily Sun. “We wanted to, you know, make sure that the public were going to be safe along with our firefighters, so that while during operations, they wouldn't be impacted by public in the area.”
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The Wilbur Fire was ignited by lightening last month and is currently at 474 acres in size with 0% containment.
Mitchell said the fire area is likely to grow, although much of the growth anticipated may come from the planned operations to burn around the fire this week.
The Wilbur Fire was one of several lightning-caused fires that began last month which forest managers have utilized for forest health, but Mitchell said the fire is “under a full suppression strategy.”
Currently there are about 115 personnel working the fire, which is now under the management of a type three incident management team. At the moment, one hotshot crew, two hand crews, five fire engines, a bulldozer, one helicopter and a drone are all being used to fight the fire.
Over the weekend, Coconino National Forest also suppressed a fire near Mormon Mountain.
What was dubbed the Raspberry Fire was contained at two acres with the help of water drops from a helicopter, said Forest Spokesperson Randi Shaffer.
The cause of that fire is still under investigation.
Meanwhile, operations on the Volunteer Fire southwest of Flagstaff and the Miller Fire west of Oak Creek have largely winded down, Shaffer said.
The last firefighters left the Volunteer Fire on Tuesday of last week which is now 90% contained and had reached 2,675 acres.
Forest managers continue to monitor the Miller Fire using remote cameras. Due to difficult terrain, firefighters were unable to build fire lines around the Miller Fire which continues to burn within the Secret Mountain Wilderness Area.
The remote cameral lets forest managers monitor that fire without having to dedicate firefighters to sit and watch it, or send flights over it, Shaffer said.
“We're just kind of watching it to make sure that nothing happens because we couldn't get full lining around it. So it's still at that 30% containment. And we're probably just going to keep an eye on it until we get some precipitation and we can finally call it out,” Shaffer said. “Again, this is Arizona, so who knows how long that will take.” | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/area-closed-around-wilbur-fire-as-2-acre-blaze-suppressed-near-mormon-mnt/article_a7009f3a-0967-11ee-adf8-c3d5f0987e2e.html | 2023-06-12T23:56:27 | 0 | https://azdailysun.com/news/local/area-closed-around-wilbur-fire-as-2-acre-blaze-suppressed-near-mormon-mnt/article_a7009f3a-0967-11ee-adf8-c3d5f0987e2e.html |
Sarasota senior facility receives approval to provide free veterans assistance
Town Square University Parkway has been selected by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs to offer free adult day services for qualifying military veterans.
The federal partnership at Town Square means veterans can receive free breakfast, lunch, medication management, medical oversight, and other services and activities. Town Square also offers free bi-weekly support groups as well as educational classes.
Veterans who have not previously applied with Veteran Affairs for these services should contact their primary care team at the VA to request a consultation for Community Adult Day Health Care (CADHC) benefits. If they are not currently receiving VA health care services, they will need to apply and register. More information can be found at va.gov/health-care/how-to-apply and va.gov/bay-pines-health-care/register-for-care.
Potential Town Square members will participate in an assessment that examines their physical and cognitive abilities. Assessments help place members with other like-minded individuals.
Town Square offers primary care, lab services, and psychiatry as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy five days a week. Podiatry, dermatology, and audiology are available quarterly. These services, along with an on-site hair salon and barber, are aimed at making life easier for caregivers. “Our goal is to be a resource for families in the community,” membership director Skylar Betts said.
Town Square University Parkway, 8450 Lockwood Ridge Road, is located off University Parkway in the Walmart shopping center next to PetLand. Visit townsquare.net.
Submitted by Skyler Betts | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/06/12/sarasota-facility-gains-federal-approval-to-offer-veterans-assistance/70292501007/ | 2023-06-13T00:00:21 | 0 | https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2023/06/12/sarasota-facility-gains-federal-approval-to-offer-veterans-assistance/70292501007/ |
YORK COUNTY, Pa. — The search continues for missing 19-year-old Kadin Black.
Black, from Wrightsville, was last seen on Dec. 17, 2022. He has brown hair, brown eyes, is 5'10" and weighs 160 pounds. Nearly six months later, his whereabouts are still unknown.
"We are holding onto hope that someone with information will find the courage and heart to come forward," officials with the Find Kadin Black Facebook page wrote. "We believe strongly that someone knows what happened to Kadin... an entire human doesn't just evaporate into thin air."
Kadin has no distinguishing marks, scars or tattoos for searchers to be aware of.
"Thank you for the continued prayers and thoughts, but most importantly thank you for not forgetting Kadin," the page continued.
Anyone with information regarding Black's disappearance has been asked to do any of the following:
- Call 911
- Call LWTPD at 717-244-8055
- Contact Crimestoppers of Pa.
- Call 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-the-lost)
- Submit a tip here.
"We still need help and are desperately looking for new information including tips on [Black's] disappearance," the Lower Windsor Township Police Department (LWTPD) wrote in an April statement. | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/search-continues-missing-york-county-19-year-old-kadin-black/521-4081a7b3-1665-4e40-857a-bea6051f6084 | 2023-06-13T00:04:32 | 1 | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/search-continues-missing-york-county-19-year-old-kadin-black/521-4081a7b3-1665-4e40-857a-bea6051f6084 |
Pair accused of attacking Detroit officer arrested
Two people have been arrested in connection with an attack on an off-duty Detroit police officer last weekend, Chief James White announced Monday.
The pair, both juveniles, were apprehended in Southfield following talks between Detroit investigators and their attorney, the chief told reporters.
The youths have been processed through the city's Sixth Precinct, White said.
Their arrest, which unfolded without incident, was "the best outcome we could have," the chief told reporters.
The attack was reported around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in the 18100 block of Joy, the Detroit Police Department said.
The suspects tried to steal the officer’s gun, authorities reported.
He was in uniform and had been en route to work at the Taylor Swift concert in Ford Field downtown.
"Our officer is a hero and made the decision to fight for his weapon, get his weapon back," White said Monday. "The attack was completely unprovoked. And (the officer) also made the courageous decision not to fire at the suspects, even though one of the suspects had a weapon in his hand and was preparing, or at least thinking about, shooting our officer before he fled. The officer made that decision based on his review of the environment and there were people coming and going in the store. So he literally laid his life down to ensure that no one else got hurt."
Within hours, police issued an alert on the suspects and announced a $5,000 reward for tips.
Through the weekend, the pair hid and "changed their appearance," White said. "They did a number of things to not be captured."
The two were found following "a relentless pursuit" aided by community input, talking with the suspects' families and detective work, the chief said.
White declined to elaborate on a motive or additional details in the case, stressing the attack was "completely unprovoked, nonsensical and sad for them. I mean, these are young men that should’ve been enjoying the summer. And they decided inexplicably to attack a police officer." | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/12/pair-accused-of-attacking-detroit-officer-arrested/70315391007/ | 2023-06-13T00:07:01 | 1 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2023/06/12/pair-accused-of-attacking-detroit-officer-arrested/70315391007/ |
Ferndale businesses say planned mixed-use development violates city ordinance, file suit
Ferndale — Two local businesses are suing the city, claiming a planned unit development (PUD) slated to replace a nearby parking lot violates the city's own parking ordinance.
Sturgeon Bay Partners' PUD proposal for a mixed-use development at 141 Vester Ave. was approved by the Ferndale City Council in February of 2022. The Detroit-based development firm plans to redevelop the privately owned off-street parking lot that currently sits at the downtown location, meaning the site was rezoned from vehicular parking to a central business district.
Nearby businesses Howe's Bayou and Belle’s Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co. say this violates the city's parking ordinance and are seeking a temporary restraining order to stop development until the parking issue is settled as well as damages for the harm they will suffer due to a loss of customers.
According to the city's municipal code, "an area designated as required off-street parking shall not be changed to another use unless equal facilities are provided elsewhere."
"We want parking for our customers, just equivalent to what we have now," said Rifino Valentine, owner of Valentine Distilling Co. "We're not against development or even this development if there's a solution for parking."
Ferndale had not been served with the lawsuit as of Monday afternoon although City Manager Joseph Gacioch was aware of the details of the complaint, spokeswoman Kara Sokol said.
"Once he (Gacioch) receives the filing or official notice, the City will review and assign legal counsel to respond accordingly," Sokol said.
At a special city council meeting scheduled for Monday night prior to the regular City Council meeting, officials were set to go into closed session to consult with the city's attorney regarding trial strategy in connection to the lawsuit.
Going through with the development without replacing the parking threatens Howe and Valentine's businesses, according to their attorney Kyle Konwinski, a lawyer at Varnum LLP.
"If the city is going to go through with approving this project without providing for adequate parking for the current businesses, then they (the businesses) do want to ensure that their interests are adequately protected if that might mean money damages," Konwinski said.
The parking lot at 141 Vester Ave. contains 76 parking spaces that Valentine and Howe's employees and customers rely on, according to the complaint filed in the Oakland County Circuit Court on May 31.
There is not enough street parking, Valentine said. "Parking was always an issue before, now it's just going to be exacerbated. ... The other public lots, the city-owned lots, are not really an option because there's no space left in them."
Valentine has looked into creating a valet service for his customers but said there aren't any reasonable parking options for that nearby.
"What we know as business owners is you take away parking you take away our customers," Valentine said.
The two business owners previously asked the Ferndale City Planning Commission and the council to resolve the parking issue before they approved the PUD last year.
Sturgeon Bay Partners' PUD also does not include enough parking for the number of proposed housing units that the development includes, worsening the parking situation for downtown visitors, Konwinski said.
"If you're going to have new residences in the area, if you don't provide for parking, they're going to take up all the street parking," Konwinski said.
The development will include 72 residential units and 52 on-site parking spaces, according to the PUD agreement. Upper-level residential units in non-residential districts are required to provide one parking space per dwelling unit, according to the city's municipal code.
The developer agreed to provide alternative parking arrangements to mitigate the onsite spot deficiency, including paying $66,000 to Ferndale's parking fund, providing extra bike storage spaces and using shared parking in the area. The developer also agreed to delay construction for 14 months after the City Council's approval to allow for the construction of a parking deck nearby at 180 Vester Ave., the site of Ferndale Collision auto body shop.
The potential parking deck at 180 Vester was proposed as a solution to the development's parking problems in response to feedback from Ferndale businesses, according to city documents.
"We thought we were working with the city and the developer, probably at least the last year and a half. ... And we thought we were working with them to come up with some sort of solution," Valentine said. "Earlier this year, we find out that (the 180 Vester project is) dead and that's off the table and it's not going to happen."
Residents of the development would have been allowed to lease monthly parking at the proposed parking deck.
"The project applicant of the 180 Vester property has expressed positive interest in investing in this area of the city," Sokol said. "However, the applicant has not submitted any further project documents since their April 2022 Special Land Use approval."
There were not enough financial incentives to make the 180 Vester parking structure project feasible, according to Valentine and Howe's court filing.
One of the defendants' other allegations is that the city didn't release a study of downtown parking commissioned in 2006 in its entirety after they submitted a FOIA request for it, according to the complaint. Gacioch said he hopes to conduct an updated study of parking in downtown Ferndale and that the city has made other efforts to increase the amount of off-street parking.
"In 2020, the City opened The dot, a financed 383-parking space garage, and is in the process of collaborating with MDOT to narrow Woodward Avenue in Ferndale's downtown with the goals of reducing crossing times at pedestrian crosswalks, promoting multiple modes of transportation, and enhancing pedestrian safety," Gacioch said.
hmackay@detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/12/mixed-use-housing-to-replace-downtown-ferndale-parking-businesses-go-to-court/70307430007/ | 2023-06-13T00:07:07 | 0 | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/06/12/mixed-use-housing-to-replace-downtown-ferndale-parking-businesses-go-to-court/70307430007/ |
Originally published June 9 on KTVB.COM.
He recorded two Boise police officers in a downtown parking garage on his phone and wound up under arrest.
Ty Werenka's charges were later dropped, but a year later, he is suing those officers and the city of Boise in U.S. District Court.
In his lawsuit filed June 5, Werenka and his attorney claim the officers unlawfully arrested him and violated his civil rights.
Werenka was not only known to Boise PD because of his social justice work with Boise Mutual Aid, but BPD also ticketed him at a protest and Idaho State Police arrested him during a protest at the Capitol. Those two incidents involving Werenka were eventually dismissed.
He doesn't call himself an activist; he says he's a citizen who is concerned about protecting marginalized people in Boise and holding police accountable.
KTVB reached out to BPD for reaction to this lawsuit. However, they said they can't comment on pending lawsuits.
BPD also noted that Cpl. Carter, one of the officers central to the lawsuit, retired from the department in March.
THE INCIDENT BETWEEN WERENKA AND BOISE PD
Around 3 a.m. on June 11, 2022, a Boise police officer's body camera video shows two officers arresting Werenka in a parking garage on Capitol and Main. They claimed he obstructed Cpl. "Denny" Carter from doing his job.
Werenka was charged with resisting and obstructing and was booked into jail.
"What was I obstructing?" Werenka is heard asking Carter.
"My investigation," Carter responds.
"How was I obstructing your investigation?"
"Then you try to block my view --"
"Block your view from what? My face?"
"-- with your camera. I'm trying to have a conversation with you."
Carter and another officer, Avery Westendorf, were there to respond to a car accident at the pay station.
Werenka was leaving work and driving out of the garage at the time. A parking garage employee asked him to move along. He left and parked his car on the street, walked back in and got out his phone.
"That's something I do all the time. Anytime I see something strange with police, I'll stop and take the time if I have it to just record it and just see what's happening, and if people need the footage, I'll give it to them. If not, at least there's a third-party account of what's happening," Werenka told KTVB.
The employee again told him to leave and that it's private property. In the officers' body camera video, you can see Werenka walking away.
But, as officer Wstendorf's body camera and Werenka's cell phone video show, the situation escalated. Westendorf's body camera began recording audio as Cpl. Carter approached Werenka near the exit:
"Why are you interfering with this investigation?" Carter asks Werenka.
"I'm not interfering," Werenka responds.
"This gentleman has already asked you to leave once. You came back around."
"He asked me to leave the garage which I left."
"No you're here in the garage. You can't have left the garage."
"He asked me to [keep] driving and I kept driving. He didn't say don't come back."
"Do you want this gentleman to leave?" Carter asks the parking garage employee.
"Yes, please," the employee responds.
"I'm trying to leave. What do you think I'm doing? You just stopped --" Werenka tells Cpl. Carter.
"Let me make this clear. I want to make it super clear --" Carter says.
"So tell me what I was interfering with."
At this point, Werenka switches his phone from his left to his right hand and holds it up to record Carter's face. Carter slaps the phone out of his hand and yells, "get that out of my face!"
Carter grabs Werenka by the neck as he bends down to get his phone, then pushes him up against the wall and tells him he's under arrest. Werenka is heard saying, "I'm not resisting, I'm not resisting."
"When I reached down to grab [my phone], he shoved me in the neck and grabbed my arm and pushed me up against the wall, and started putting cuffs on me and told me I was under arrest for obstruction," Werenka said.
FEDERAL LAWSUIT FILED, ALLEGING UNLAWFUL ARREST
This is what led Werenka and his attorney Johnathan Baldauf to file a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Boise and the two officers, claiming they unlawfully arrested Werenka and violated his civil rights.
Their complaint says officers arrested and searched Werenka without probable cause, used excessive and unreasonable force during the arrest and caused him serious physical injuries.
"People a lot of times say, 'this isn't Boise, this doesn't happen here' or whatever. It's like, well, I think this case is a prime example of one of many that this sort of stuff does happen here,” Werenka said.
His suit also claims BPD and the city attorney's office have a pattern of acting indifferently to the constitutional rights of Boiseans and people visiting.
"I'm really interested in seeing some actual accountability. It seems like that's something that's lacking within the Boise Police Department and Boise, generally, with any of our public officials," Werenka told KTVB. "It seems like the city holds a great deal of liability in the situation because they are the ones who oversee the entire operation. At any point in time, they could have stepped in and said, 'no, don't do that,' but it had to take me hiring an attorney and going through all the steps in order to try to actually clear my name."
"I have nightmares about the situation and about other police. And I think, overall, the city also suffered too and everybody else, because how is anybody supposed to have faith in police when they see something like this? It's kind of an abject failure I think of the system at hand," Werenka added.
When KTVB asked whether he showed up, began recording and got close to the officer to agitate and and escalate the situation, Werenka responded:
"I think that's a great question, and then if you look at the footage, you'll see that's not what happened at all. He actually approached me," Werenka said. "I wasn't saying anything to him at the time, I was just filming the situation as I was walking away."
In this federal lawsuit, Werenka is asking for $1 million. He also wants the case to go before a jury.
Werenka's obstruction charges stemming from this incident were dismissed in October. The city said although there was probable cause to bring the case, there has been a "change in the complexion of the state's case and it can no longer prove the matter beyond a reasonable doubt."
ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE CITY
To show there's accountability in the department, Werenka says the city should at the very least hire a permanent director for its Office of Police Accountability.
That office reviews police conduct and investigations and takes citizen complaints. There is an interim director currently, but the official role has sat vacant for six months after the former director was fired.
The city of Boise named three finalists for the director position in April. Boise spokeswoman Maria Weeg told the Idaho Press that Boise offered the job to the interim police auditor from Eugene, Oregon, but she declined the job offer.
Weeg told KTVB on Friday afternoon that they are currently working with their city recruiting team in HR to identify and reach out to potential candidates.
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...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Canyon,
northwestern Owyhee and east central Malheur Counties through 615 PM
MDT...
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adrian, or near Parma, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Homedale and Wilder around 550 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
A woman died Sunday after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Boise.
Boise police responded to the incident at 11:53 p.m. Saturday near the intersection of Cloverdale and Ustick roads, according to a city of Boise news release. Evidence indicates the woman was walking eastbound across Ustick and the vehicle that struck her was traveling northbound on Cloverdale when the collision occurred, the release states.
The woman, identified Monday by the Ada County Coroner's Office as 23-year-old Jestine Burt, of Homedale, died at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center a few hours later. Her cause of death is listed as blunt force injuries.
No other injuries have been reported and no charges have been filed, the release says.
Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of the deceased woman. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/coroner-ids-woman-who-died-after-being-struck-near-boise-intersection/article_4f153f6a-094e-11ee-bf3e-bf834d0b534c.html | 2023-06-13T00:09:48 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/coroner-ids-woman-who-died-after-being-struck-near-boise-intersection/article_4f153f6a-094e-11ee-bf3e-bf834d0b534c.html |
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Canyon,
northwestern Owyhee and east central Malheur Counties through 615 PM
MDT...
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adrian, or near Parma, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Homedale and Wilder around 550 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
An Idaho State Police vehicle sits on a roadway in Idaho.
A man is in custody and has been charged with murder following a fatal shooting.
Manueal Cabrera, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing a woman Thursday at a hot springs outside of Bruneau, the Owyhee County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook.
Owyhee and Elmore county sheriff's deputies and Idaho State Police were dispatched to the scene around 9 p.m. Thursday, and upon arrival found a 39-year-old woman who had been fatally shot.
Cabrera and another individual were detained but, after questioning, Cabrera was the only suspect charged with a crime.
Cabrera is being held in jail on a $500,000 bond, according to online court records. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 20. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/man-charged-with-murder-in-idaho-hot-springs-shooting/article_10fc9f54-0951-11ee-a0c9-77ad50f1534d.html | 2023-06-13T00:09:55 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/man-charged-with-murder-in-idaho-hot-springs-shooting/article_10fc9f54-0951-11ee-a0c9-77ad50f1534d.html |
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Canyon,
northwestern Owyhee and east central Malheur Counties through 615 PM
MDT...
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adrian, or near Parma, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Homedale and Wilder around 550 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The three dams that make up the Hells Canyon Complex provide 70% of Idaho Power’s hydroelectricity.
After a late-night "coordinated effort" between law enforcement along the Idaho-Oregon border, a man suspected of shooting at power-generating facilities in the Hells Canyon Corridor has been arrested and is facing felony charges in two counties.
The Adams County Sheriff's Office said officers arrested 58-year-old Randy Vail early Friday, and that officers had seized "multiple firearms."
Adams County deputies, Meridian Police and the FBI executed a search warrant at Vail's home in Meridian.
Vail is suspected of damaging Idaho Power equipment at Brownlee and Hells Canyon dams. The Adams County Sheriff's Office said it received a report at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday about a man shooting at the facilities.
"With a coordinated effort between multiple jurisdictions in Adams, Washington, Baker, and Wallowa Counties, the male was apprehended without incident," the sheriff's office said in its initial news release about the incident.
Vail is being held in the Washington County Jail on multiple felony charges, including eluding or attempting to elude an officer, possession of destructive devices, and malicious injury to property. Adams County is prosecuting Vail on the malicious injury to property charge; the other two counts are in Washington County. Bond has been set at $250,000.
No one was injured in the incidents at the dams. The sheriff's office also said no Idaho Power customers experienced outages related to the incident. However, someone in the Weiser area who contacted KTVB early Friday morning mentioned "several power bumps."
Idaho Power is working to repair the damaged equipment.
Temporary road closures are in effect on Hells Canyon Road while Idaho Power crews use a crane to work on the dam.
The road over Hells Canyon Dam will be closed on June 13 and 14 and again on June 27 and 28 from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The crane will be moved to allow traffic to pass from noon to 1 p.m. each day. Flaggers will be on hand for the closures. Pedestrians will be allowed to cross when crews determine it is safe to do so.
According to a news release from Idaho Power, the crane will be used to hold workers while they clear vegetation from the face of the dam on June 13 and 14. The June 27-28 closure is for the installation of stoplogs necessary for testing of the dam's sluice gates.
The Hells Canyon and Brownlee dams, along with the Oxbow Dam, form Idaho Power's Hells Canyon Complex, which, according to the company, provides about 70% of Idaho Power's annual hydroelectric generation. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-man-charged-with-felonies-after-gunshots-damage-idaho-power-equipment-in-hells-canyon-area/article_88b2f186-0971-11ee-83c1-d306b2e55ac3.html | 2023-06-13T00:10:01 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/meridian-man-charged-with-felonies-after-gunshots-damage-idaho-power-equipment-in-hells-canyon-area/article_88b2f186-0971-11ee-83c1-d306b2e55ac3.html |
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Canyon,
northwestern Owyhee and east central Malheur Counties through 615 PM
MDT...
At 538 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Adrian, or near Parma, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Homedale and Wilder around 550 PM MDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN;
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Since the 1930s, the community of Emmett and all of Gem County has gathered each June to celebrate the abundance of the valley nestled along the Payette River north of the Treasure Valley. They celebrate with the region’s longest continually running festival, “The Emmett Cherry Festival.”
The Emmett Cherry Festival is always held during the second full week of June. This year's 88th edition will run Wednesday through Saturday this week.
The traditional Cherry Festival events, concerts and carnival all happen in the Emmett City Park. Other celebrations and events take place throughout the community during the week of the Emmett Cherry Festival.
Over 55,000 people are estimated to attend the event. Parking near the festival is limited, particularly on Friday and Saturday. For visitors to Emmett, a parking lot with shuttle service to the park is available at the Payette River Regional Technical Academy on Highway 16 one mile west of the bottom of the Freezeout grade.
The festival has no-cost admission and hosts many free events including nightly concerts and parades. There is no entry fee for any of the festival contests like the pie eating contest or cherry pit spitting contest.
Food concessions, vendor sales and carnival rides are not included in the free attractions. | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/regions-longest-running-community-festival-returns-to-emmett-this-week/article_bf0526b6-06e0-11ee-9fbe-03ff76cbd277.html | 2023-06-13T00:10:07 | 1 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/regions-longest-running-community-festival-returns-to-emmett-this-week/article_bf0526b6-06e0-11ee-9fbe-03ff76cbd277.html |
Originally published June 10 on KTVB.COM.
BOISE — The city of Boise kicked off its week-long hearings on the zoning code rewrite on Monday with testimony from Planning and Development Services Director Tim Keane and representatives from neighborhood associations throughout the city.
The proposed zoning code has sparked many emotions, what the mayor called an "important" conversation, and lots of passionate citizen input as Boise tries to decide what it will be in the future.
“We are not in a place, nor is any city and any place, to say change won't happen; of course it will,” Keane said. “We're in a city, change happens every day. The only thing we can be sure about is that things will change.”
City councilmembers questioned Keane about water supply, how long neighborhood associations could speak for at public hearings and the history of the rewrite and its changes.
Barber Valley Neighborhood Association Vice President Rob Stark said the association was worried about the time neighborhood associations get at public hearings.
Stark also said city council's direction for developments need to be more enforceable. He said he wanted to make sure any unintended consequences or errors in the rewrite could be easily fixed if it's passed.
Mayor Lauren McLean also said the public can come and testify Tuesday and Wednesday if they haven’t signed up. She said there are many people who are signed up to testify already. Beyond the city council chambers, Boiseans have already made their voices heard, either through public comment, emails, postcards or in one case, a rally.
Dozens rallied outside of Boise City Hall on Saturday to call on Boise City Council to reject the city's proposed zoning code rewrite.
In April, the Boise Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the rewrite, which maps out the future design and development of the entire city. City officials say one of its themes is increasing density, which means more homes with smaller footprints.
Boise Planning & Zoning's recommendation was sent to city council, which began hearing public testimony Monday and will make a decision on approving or rejecting the rewrite on Thursday.
Before that happens, Reject Boise Upzone, a group that's been vocal about concerns with the rewrite, held a rally to raise awareness ahead of the hearing.
"This will impact every resident of our city, whether you're in the upzone or whether you're not in the upzone," Mark Phillips of Reject Boise Upzone said.
Phillips said the impact is one more Boiseans should have a voice in.
"In our experience, most Boiseans don't even know that this is happening," Phillips said.
The grassroots citizens group is calling for a delay on the zoning code decision until after Boise City Council district elections in November.
"Our general concern is - why the rush? We feel it is very disingenuous to be doing this upzone right before the 2023 redistricting goes into place," Phillips said. "Districts 2, 3 and 4 in the city currently do not have elected representation, even though they will bear about 80% of the brunt of this impact. It's very concerning to us. Of course, we also speak for the voiceless, the elderly on fixed incomes, the lower-income people, and we just want to have a voice for everyone."
One of the group's main concerns is housing density; they argue the zoning code rewrite singles out some neighborhoods that offer affordable housing.
Reject Boise Upzone says the changes would bring gentrification, higher rents and higher property taxes.
"Developers build new housing, and they never can build that new housing that is as affordable as what they've destroyed. It's very sad," Phillips said. "It's very well-known in the planning community that adding density will never give you affordability. Vancouver has quadrupled their density over the last few decades, and it's one of the most expensive cities in Canada."
Some groups, like Neighbors for Boise, disagree.
Last week, 18 faith leaders affiliated with the housing advocacy group wrote a letter voicing their support for the zoning code rewrite. One of the letter's signees is Pastor Duane Anders from the Cathedral of the Rockies.
"The new code opens some doors for us in the city that are not there now," Anders said. "It allows us to move from duplexes to tri and quads. It allows us to build a little bit higher, it just creates some infill - and maybe we stop the sprawl in the valley, we keep the city a little tighter. And maybe it allows us to create some affordable housing in places that right now are no longer affordable."
The city of Boise zoning code was adopted in 1966, and hasn't seen any major changes since.
"The city has been working for a number of years, with constituents in the city having chances to respond and be active in the zoning rewrite," Anders said.
Both groups plan to speak in front of Boise City Council during public testimony on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"You might wonder why churches care about zoning, but we care about neighbors " Anders said. "Our whole focus is: how do we love our neighbor? And so if we can't create places for affordable housing, then we can't be good neighbors."
Boise has made its executive summary of the zoning code public; it can be viewed online. Click here to view it. The full 611-page adoption draft can also be viewed online. Click this link to see it.
"We all live in this city, we have an awesome city as it is," Phillips said. "We want to really keep it that way, and grow thoughtfully and consciously."
Hearings will take place at Boise City Hall in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers. Here is the schedule.
Monday, June 12, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.: Presentation from staff and neighborhood associations:
Tuesday, June 12, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.: Public testimony
Wednesday, June 14, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.: Public testimony
Thursday, June 15, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.: Q&A, rebuttal, deliberations and decision
The hearings will also be available to view through a live stream on the City of Boise Public Meetings YouTube channel.
Idaho Press reporter Carolyn Komatsoulis contributed.
More from KTVB.COM: | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/reject-boise-upzone-holds-rally-ahead-of-zoning-code-rewrite-decision/article_9648efba-095f-11ee-b1e1-4b84eb753fed.html | 2023-06-13T00:10:13 | 0 | https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/reject-boise-upzone-holds-rally-ahead-of-zoning-code-rewrite-decision/article_9648efba-095f-11ee-b1e1-4b84eb753fed.html |
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What's the most popular cocktail in Wisconsin? It may surprise you.
An Old Fashioned or a Bloody Mary?
They are no doubt two of the most popular cocktail drinks in Wisconsin and part of our culture. But which one do Wisconsinites cherish the most? It may depend on who you talk to, but according to one study conducted by the alcohol company Drinks House 247, the honor goes to the Bloody Mary.
Don't drop your drink if you were expecting to see Old Fashioned top the list.
The company determined the top drinks for each state based on Google search interest data over the last 12 months. They analyzed the types of cocktails that were most searched.
Wisconsin was joined with West Virginia in searching for the Bloody Mary most.
Hey, when we're known for the monstrosity of the the vodka-based tomato juiced Bloody Mary — yes, we're talking about you, Sobelman's — and serve cheeseburger sliders, cheese balls and a full fried chicken in the drink, people become intrigued and want to learn more.
And not much beats a good Bloody Mary during Sunday brunch, right?
Of course, maybe people don't Google Old Fashioneds because we already know how to make them and where to get them.
The Old Fashioned still got its time in the spotlight, though. It's the most popular in the country, with nine states searching for it the most. The drink's popularity stretched from Alaska and Oregon to the Dakotas to Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Margaritas are next, being most popular in eight states. Most of its fan base is on the East Coast.
Seven states claim the Moscow Mule as its most popular, five for the Negroni and three for the Mimosa, Long Island Ice Tea and Cosmopolitan.
“The study reveals not just the diversity of cocktail preferences across the United States but also shines a light on the underlying alcohol of choice," Reza Zadeh founder of Drinks House 247 said in a release. "From the cosmopolitan appeal of the Cosmopolitan in Nevada, Rhode Island and Utah to the classic allure of the Martini in Kentucky, it's clear that vodka is the country's most universally favored base liquor."
Out and about:14 great cocktail bars in Milwaukee to visit for a fancy drink | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/06/12/wisconsin-old-fashioned-bloody-mary-drinks-house247-survey/70314294007/ | 2023-06-13T00:16:10 | 1 | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2023/06/12/wisconsin-old-fashioned-bloody-mary-drinks-house247-survey/70314294007/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Join the Orange County Regional History Center as they honor women in space at Sally’s Night on June 15.
The event runs from 5-8 p.m. and is named after astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman to go to space. Ride was one of five crew members aboard the space shuttle Challenger STS-7 and on June 18, 1983, she also became the youngest American in space at that time.
The event, which will be held at the museum at 65 E. Central Blvd., received federal support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
Dr. Kathleen B. Loftin, center chief technologist from NASA, will be the featured speaker for Orlando’s event. In her role, Dr. Loftin manages the research and technology projects at Kennedy Space Center, ensuring that the center has a robust research and technology portfolio that addresses the challenges of NASA’s mission.
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“We invite everyone, everywhere to join Sally’s Night,” a post on the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum website read in part. “Learn about women and underrepresented genders in STEM and share what about space and science brings you energy, passion, curiosity, and joy. Whatever your passion, whoever you are, tell us how you #ShineLikeSally on social media and use our celebration guide to explore space and science with your family and friends.”
Orlando’s event promises a cosmic evening full of activities for the whole family. Admission is free. More information can be found here.
Get today’s headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/12/celebrate-sallys-night-at-orange-county-regional-history-center/ | 2023-06-13T00:22:19 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/06/12/celebrate-sallys-night-at-orange-county-regional-history-center/ |
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is set to host a briefing Tuesday morning to announce the results of an investigation into heroin and fentanyl distribution across Central Florida.
The news conference will be held at 11 a.m. in the Deputy Stephen Saboda Training Facility in Daytona Beach.
Other local, state and federal partners who spearheaded the multi-jurisdictional investigation will also be in attendance.
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The Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD) arrested a Coos Bay man after receiving a report of public indecency at a Coos Bay park.
On June 12, 2023, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the North Coos 9-1-1 Center (NC911) received a report from a resident stating a man had approached her while at Mingus Park. The caller stated that the man exposed his genitals to her and briefly followed her in the park as she called 9-1-1. The NC911 dispatcher kept the caller on the line while the officers responded and monitored her safety, while simultaneously updating the officers on the man’s description and location in the park.
CBPD officers arrived at the park approximately three minutes after the initial 9-1-1 call. The man, identified as Christopher Banks, 31 years old, was located and arrested on charges of public indecency. Mr. Banks was transported to the Coos County Jail.
Although these types of incidents are infrequent, we would like to remind our citizens of a few personal safety tips when walking:
• Be alert and aware of the surroundings and people around you, especially if you are alone or it is dark.
• Stay in well-lit areas when possible, plan your route, and avoid unfamiliar areas.
• Walk confidently at a steady pace; don’t respond to conversation from strangers.
• Make sure someone else knows your walking plans and route. Bring another person with you if possible.
• Carry a cell phone with you; avoid carrying bags or valuables.
• Call 9-1-1 for an emergency or local law enforcement if you need assistance | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-for-public-indecency-at-coos-bay-park/article_5f6ddbfa-0968-11ee-900c-17e18b66f4c6.html | 2023-06-13T00:23:32 | 1 | https://theworldlink.com/news/local/man-arrested-for-public-indecency-at-coos-bay-park/article_5f6ddbfa-0968-11ee-900c-17e18b66f4c6.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — Across Indianapolis this weekend, more than twenty people were hit by gunfire.
It's frustrating for community leaders like Ashley Gurvitz.
"Whatever differences that are keeping us apart, I'm saying now is enough," said Gurvitz. "I can't, I can't."
She lives on Indy's near-northeast side where she put together the third consecutive Community Love Fest over the weekend. It's an event promoting safety and community collaboration and addressing gun violence.
"Our youth need to understand that there are people here that want you to succeed," said Gurvitz. "Whatever we need to do to be better listeners and collaborators so you know there are better choices."
Kurt Moore helped organize Love Fest as well. He owns K-Love's Auto Detailing on 38th and Keystone.
"I'm a business owner here," said Moore. "There's violence all around me."
He wants to be a leading force in changing the violence in his neighborhood and across the city.
"If we don't give back and impact our community in a positive way, starting with the kids, with the youth, then the blessing was for naught," said Moore
But they don't count on one weekend a year to create change. It's work they're putting in every day.
"I just know whether you are a neighbor here, a business owner, we shouldn't have to have all of the things on the preventative unless we do our part every single day," said Gurvitz.
"I'll give my life in order to give one of those young men an opportunity to have a safe and successful life," said Moore.
One of the shootings happened just down the street from Washington Park, where a majority of Love Fest happened.
"We are fed up. Organizers, between the everyday residents that have lived here 50, 60-plus years, they're fed up," said Gurvitz. "I think where it's at is making sure that we have to bind together to make sure this one-off incidents, which unfortunately are adding up in numbers, are getting the right solutions." | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/community-leaders-frustrated-after-violent-weekend-in-indianapolis-gun-violence/531-95204bf8-33fa-4b48-8aac-96093a2a4927 | 2023-06-13T00:35:11 | 0 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/community-leaders-frustrated-after-violent-weekend-in-indianapolis-gun-violence/531-95204bf8-33fa-4b48-8aac-96093a2a4927 |
WHITELAND, Ind. — Hundreds are still trying to recover from tornadoes that caused so much damage around Indiana back in March.
Time is running out to take advantage of funds to make repairs, and that's why FEMA and the Small Business Administration went to Whiteland Monday
You can see the repairs underway to tornado-damaged homes here in Whiteland, but there's still a lot more to go, and the deadline for disaster loans to help is just a couple days away. Now there's a push to make sure neighbors take advantage.
"If he would have been in that crib, he would have been hit by glass," said Brittany Hunt.
Her baby's room is still boarded up, nearly three months after an EF3 tornado hit the Hunt family home.
Repairs are set to start, but memories of the danger don't stop.
"The wind started to pick up and we just both got that gut feeling like we need to go get them," said Hunt. "I booked it upstairs and grabbed the baby and as I was leaving his room, it felt like suction."
She saved the baby upstairs as her husband got their toddler downstairs. Everyone took shelter in the bathroom.
"We'll never hesitate again," Hunt said. "I mean, had we waited I'd say probably a few minutes, it would have been a very different scenario."
Now they're focused on fixing the house, one of 179 damaged in Whiteland.
"I filed a claim with FEMA," she said.
Paperwork, insurance and help from the feds and state are all key to recovery.
"They're supposed to start on the roof tomorrow," said Hunt.
Homeowners and businesses can access low-interest loans to repair tornado damage. FEMA has already approved more than $1.8 million. More than 2,400 Hoosiers have applied for help. The deadline to register is Wednesday.
"Please come in, visit one of our centers and start an application in case you need it," said Francisco Sanchez, an administrator with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
"Because you always have the opportunity to opt out of any acceptance, but you won't have the opportunity to opt back in if you haven't registered," added FEMA's Brian Schiller.
As for the Hunts, they plan to move back home in six months..
"I'm hoping it's just like a fresh start," Hunt said, still thankful no one got hurt. | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fema-sba-remind-hoosier-tornado-victims-of-deadline-to-apply-for-disaster-loans-recovery-homeowners-businesses/531-74e4889f-7f12-4556-bcc3-c3424f8fb845 | 2023-06-13T00:35:17 | 1 | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/fema-sba-remind-hoosier-tornado-victims-of-deadline-to-apply-for-disaster-loans-recovery-homeowners-businesses/531-74e4889f-7f12-4556-bcc3-c3424f8fb845 |
Man arrested for house party shooting that left a woman dead
A man has been arrested for a house party shooting that killed a woman in Mesa.
Just after midnight on Sunday, Mesa police officers responded to a residence near Southern Avenue and Higley Road in Mesa for reports of a shooting at a house party. Witnesses told officers that Charles Norice, 31, was involved in a verbal argument and physical altercation inside the house with another man at the party, according to police.
Both men went outside where Norice pulled a gun from his vehicle and fired into the air. He then fired at the man who he was arguing with but hit the woman who was standing behind him, 31-year-old Stephanie White, according to witness statements to police.
Norice went back into the house where he also pointed the gun at a few other partygoers, said Mesa police.
When officers arrived, they located White in front of the house. She was transported to the hospital and later died from her injuries.
Norice was found in the backyard behind some bushes and taken into custody, police said, and a gun was recovered close to him.
Norice was booked with one count of second-degree murder, three counts of aggravated assault, and three counts of disorderly conduct. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2023/06/12/man-arrested-for-house-party-shooting-that-left-a-woman-dead/70314896007/ | 2023-06-13T00:36:32 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/mesa/2023/06/12/man-arrested-for-house-party-shooting-that-left-a-woman-dead/70314896007/ |
2 teen girls hospitalized after driver loses control fleeing from Phoenix police
Two teen girls were hospitalized Sunday after the stolen car they were riding in crashed, according to the Phoenix Police Department.
Both girls were expected to survive their injuries, Phoenix police spokesperson Sgt. Philip Krynsky said on Monday.
Police said that just before 12:30 a.m., officers found a stolen car near 23rd and Northern avenues and tried to stop it. The car did not stop, and the driver drove off at a high speed down Butler Drive, but police did not follow.
The driver ran a red light at 19th Avenue. The driver lost control after crossing the intersection and the car crashed into a block wall, metal fencing and a fire hydrant, police said.
Police said two teenage girls who were inside the car had serious injuries from the crash and were taken to a hospital where they were recovering as of Monday.
Police were still trying to locate the driver, who ran away from the scene after the crash.
The investigation was ongoing. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-traffic/2023/06/12/2-teen-girls-hurt-after-stolen-car-crashes-in-phoenix/70313702007/ | 2023-06-13T00:36:38 | 1 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-traffic/2023/06/12/2-teen-girls-hurt-after-stolen-car-crashes-in-phoenix/70313702007/ |
For the second time in less than a week, Phoenix is under a pollution advisory
For the second time in five days, the Phoenix area will be under a high pollution advisory.
On Monday morning, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an advisory for the Phoenix area for Tuesday and a high pollution watch for Wednesday.
The advisory will impact Phoenix’s 1.7 million residents for the second time in less than a week. Maricopa County has also placed restrictions to mitigate the effects of the pollution advisory.
Burning wood in residential fireplaces and the use of leafblowers are prohibited during the advisory. Officials also recommend residents avoid using off-road vehicles.
Matt Pace, a meteorologist from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, said the afternoon is particularly high for ozone.
“It's because of lighter winds that are going to occur in the Valley and that results in a buildup of ozone, particularly in the afternoon hours,” Pace said, “Ozone needs sunlight to form. … Our sun's highest rate is at noon and that stretches into the afternoon which is why we see the highest ozone values during the afternoon hours.”
The federal threshold for advisories like these is 70 parts per million, Pace said. Once this level of pollution is exceeded, effects on residents' health can be seen.
“That's when people can start to feel some breathing issues. Especially if they're children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors, and that's why you want to limit your outdoor activity, especially in the afternoon,” Pace said.
Residents can track air quality forecasts at https://azdeq.gov/forecast/phoenix or through the Air Arizona Mobile App.
How can I help reduce ozone pollution?
ADEQ and the Maricopa County Air Quality Department gave recommendations on how to reduce ozone pollution:
- Promote remote work to reduce traffic on roads.
- Drive less. When possible, carpool, van pool, or use public transportation.
- Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines. Park your car and go inside.
- Ride your bike or walk to work.
- Sweep instead of using your leaf blower.
- Refuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
- Use low-volatile organic compounds or water-based paints, stains, finishes, and paint strippers.
- Delay painting projects until high pollution advisories or health watches have passed.
- Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals, and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air. | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-weather/2023/06/12/phoenix-under-high-ozone-pollution-advisory-tuesday/70314941007/ | 2023-06-13T00:36:44 | 0 | https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-weather/2023/06/12/phoenix-under-high-ozone-pollution-advisory-tuesday/70314941007/ |
VINELAND — More than 1,500 boots will be laid on Vineland High School's grounds later this month to remember local service member killed in action, city officials said Monday.
Dubbed the "Boots Memorial," the display will be seen from June 22-25 at the high school on Chestnut Avenue, officials said in a news release. Ceremonies will be held to both open and conclude the memorial.
Each boot represents a lost service member from Atlantic, Gloucester, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem counties. An identifying tag of the fallen military member, including their name, rank and the date they died in combat, will be included on them.
Veterans; Mayor Anthony Fanucci; state Sen. Michael Testa, R-Cape May, Cumberland, Atlantic; and U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-2nd, are scheduled to give remarks during the ceremonies, officials said.
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“Freedom is not free,” Fanucci said in a statement. “Every single one of the boots which will make up the memorial represents a soldier, but it is more than that. There is a family and a story behind every single one. This memorial reminds us all of the sacrifices our fallen heroes have made for this great nation of ours, and it lets their family members know those soldiers have not been forgotten."
The service members honored through the memorial extend from World War I to the present, officials said.
"We felt it was important to stage the boot display because it is a reminder to every one of the sacrifices military personnel and their families make for our country every day,” said Katrina D’Alessandro, president of South Jersey Volunteers for Veterans, which is organizing the memorial. “The visual of all the boots lined up helps people see the number of South Jersey service members who have given their lives in service to their country." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/boots-memorial-for-military-members-planned-in-vineland/article_21700dc4-0953-11ee-a953-476ac9e88938.html | 2023-06-13T00:38:03 | 1 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/boots-memorial-for-military-members-planned-in-vineland/article_21700dc4-0953-11ee-a953-476ac9e88938.html |
Legislation that extends New Jersey casinos’ use of online gambling was advanced Monday by the state Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Internet gambling was legalized in New Jersey in 2013 and authorized for a 10-year period, set to expire in November. Bill S-3075 would extend that another 10 years, to 2033.
“The legalization of online gambling and sports betting was a catalyst for struggling casinos in the aftermath of the Great Recession,” said bill sponsor Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, in a statement. “In places like Atlantic City, internet gaming has created a number of good paying jobs for workers as well as generating millions of dollars in tax revenues for the state.”
Internet gambling brought in nearly $159 million in April in New Jersey, up more than 16% from a year earlier. Generally, internet gaming has become increasingly profitable in New Jersey, even as in-person gambling in Atlantic City has slowed.
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A similar bill in the Assembly was referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee on Thursday. That bill is co-sponsored by Assembly members Don Guardian and Claire Swift, both R-Atlantic. | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill-to-extend-online-gambling-in-nj-advances-in-senate/article_f4375278-0974-11ee-aa4c-abf50aaae02d.html | 2023-06-13T00:38:06 | 0 | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/bill-to-extend-online-gambling-in-nj-advances-in-senate/article_f4375278-0974-11ee-aa4c-abf50aaae02d.html |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An Interstate 95 overpass collapsed in Philadelphia Sunday after a tanker truck hauling possibly hundreds of gallons of gasoline crashed and caught fire underneath it. Transportation officials say it’s possible something like this could occur in Oregon if a fire of that magnitude were to ignite under an overpass.
Don Hamilton, spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Transportation, said he and other employees can’t remember a fire in Oregon that compares to what occurred recently in Philadelphia.
Investigators say the driver of the tractor-trailer hauling gasoline lost control on an off-ramp and flipped the truck on its side before it caught fire underneath northbound I-95. The truck had the capacity to hold up to 8,500 gallons of gasoline.
Engineers are studying the damage to the highway and one engineer from Drexel University told CBS News he thinks extreme heat is the main reason the I-95 bridge collapsed.
It appears the overpass is made of steel girders and concrete, the same materials used in Oregon’s freeways.
“Any explosion of 8,500 gallons of gasoline under an underpass is going to cause some serious problems under a highway system. There’s really not much we can do to combat something like that if we had a similar situation here in Oregon,” Hamilton said.
The state’s highway system is not immune to a significant fire and fires have caused problems on highways and interstates in the past, just not to the same extent seen in Philadelphia
Hamilton said the impact of a fire like this on Oregon’s transportation system depends on several factors including the height of the tunnel or bridge, its length and the nature of the fire – how hot is it burning and what is it burning?
Sometimes ODOT sees propane tank fires under overpasses or bridges from people using stoves to stay warm or cook food. These are usually much smaller in scale than what occurred in Philadelphia.
Hamilton pointed out that vehicles hauling certain hazardous materials are not allowed to travel through the Vista Ridge Tunnel on Highway 26 in Oregon to help avoid situations like the one in Philadelphia. The tunnel is marked with signs informing truck drivers they’ll need to take a different route.
As cleanup continues and the overpass is repaired across the country, ODOT plans to monitor the progress and the investigation.
“We want to find out if there are any lessons learned that we can draw from this too, both in the recovery – how are they going to be rebuilding this – but also to find out what happened,” Hamilton said.
He said Oregon tries to build a resilient transportation system and hopes that although this disaster will be difficult to repair, new, useful information will come from it. | https://www.koin.com/local/could-oregon-ever-see-an-interstate-collapse-due-to-fire-like-philadelphia/ | 2023-06-13T00:39:58 | 0 | https://www.koin.com/local/could-oregon-ever-see-an-interstate-collapse-due-to-fire-like-philadelphia/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are seeking information on two men who are accused of burglarizing the Woodburn Aquatic Center on June 5, officials said.
Woodburn offices responded to the burglary report at 10 a.m. The two suspects went into the aquatic center around 10:40 p.m. the previous day and stole approximately $50 worth of food, as well as a swimsuit, according to authorities.
Both suspects are described as white men between the ages of 18-25, approximately six feet tall and weighing between 170 and 180 pounds.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Salvador at 503-982-2345, and reference case number 23-6943. | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/woodburn-police-seek-information-on-2-suspected-aquatic-center-burglars/ | 2023-06-13T00:40:04 | 1 | https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/woodburn-police-seek-information-on-2-suspected-aquatic-center-burglars/ |
LANCASTER, Texas — At least 15 workers have been taken to hospitals after a "hazardous material leak" at a warehouse in Lancaster, city officials said.
The incident happened at a United Natural Foods (UNFI) distribution warehouse on Danieldale Road, near Interstate 20 and Interstate 35E.
Hazmat crews from Lancaster, Ovilla, Grand Prairie, Cedar Hill and Glenn Heights responded to the area to investigate the reported leak.
Officials have not confirmed the contents of the leak. The incident was initially reported as a possible ammonia leak.
The warehouse was also evacuated, but officials added that 15 workers were affected enough by the leak that they had to be transported to a hospital for treatment. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
In a statement to WFAA, UNFI said workers began smelling an odor believed to be ammonia around 12 p.m.
"The safety of our associates is our top priority, and we are working closely with the fire department to assess the situation and determine when it is safe to open and return to the [distribution center]," UNFI said in its statement.
Hazmat crews with fully protective breathing apparatus could be seen going in and out of the warehouse to investigate. A massive fan mounted on a truck was also brought to help remove air from the facility.
This story will be updated as more information is released. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/15-hospitalized-reported-ammonia-leak-lancaster-texas-warehouse/287-d838abde-7908-42fe-afe7-2400543b92e3 | 2023-06-13T00:47:43 | 0 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/15-hospitalized-reported-ammonia-leak-lancaster-texas-warehouse/287-d838abde-7908-42fe-afe7-2400543b92e3 |
DALLAS — Sunday afternoon Jessica Montanez was at her restaurant, the Eggselent Café located at West Kiest in Oak Cliff, when a woman came rushing in saying a little boy was wondering around in the parking lot crying.
"She came inside the restaurant. She asked for water for him, and she pulled me aside and told me that his sister was missing that someone kidnapped his sister," said Montanez.
She and the other woman called 911 and waited for police while the little boy clutched his water gun in his hand.
"He looked scared and nervous with us. We tried to come closer to him. He was in shock about what happened,” said Montanez.
She said the little boy told them he and his 7-year-old sister were walking to a 7-Eleven near an apartment complex on Argentia Drive where they live.
It’s about a mile from where he was found.
The little boy told them a man in this vehicle approached them.
"He asked them if they needed a ride, and they got in the car," said Montanez.
She said the man took them to a Family Dollar store and asked the little boy to get out of the car.
"The man was going to buy the little girl clothes. That’s what he told the little boy, and the little girl wanted to leave but he told her no you have to stay in car,” said Montanez.
That’s when police said the man took off with the little girl.
"When the 9-year-old child gets out of the vehicle – goes up to the door of the store and it’s not open, turns back and looks around and sees the suspect take off with the girl in car," said Kristin Lowman, spokesperson with the Dallas Police Department.
Police said nearly 12 hours later, the little girl was found back at the complex on Argentia Drive wondering around.
WFAA spoke with a witness who found her, but the witness didn’t want to go on camera. But she say the girl was calm and just wanted to be taken to her mother.
Police released a grainy photo of the suspect vehicle taken from a surveillance camera – they are asking the public to take a good look. If you have any information, call 911 or the Dallas Police Department. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dallas-amber-alert-girls-brother-found-witness-recalls/287-2cf92267-37ae-4602-b99c-72a89edecfef | 2023-06-13T00:47:49 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dallas-amber-alert-girls-brother-found-witness-recalls/287-2cf92267-37ae-4602-b99c-72a89edecfef |
DALLAS — Golf ball to softball-sized hail damaged hundreds of vehicles and roofs in DFW Sunday, prompting residents to file insurance claims and seek repair work Monday.
The Better Business Bureau and the Texas Department of Insurance offered advice to Texans with damaged property. Their recommendations can help strengthen your case for reimbursement and prevent you from falling prey to scammers.
As soon as you notice damage, call your insurance company, they said.
"If you've got a claim, chances are your neighbors do as well," TDI spokesperson Ben Gonzalez said. "It's all about getting in the queue."
Next, document damage with photographs, videos and notes. Make minor repairs that will prevent damage from worsening, such as tarping over holes or boarding up broken windows.
"Keep your receipts because those things may become part of your insurance claim," Gonzalez said. "Even those temporary repairs."
Residents should expect to schedule an appointment with an adjuster when they first call their insurer. These experts sometimes work virtually now, Gonzalez added.
But if an adjuster inspects damage in person, homeowners should effort to be present. That way, residents can point out problems that might not be obvious.
Do not throw away ruined furniture or belongings, even if they're wet, until your insurer tells you to. Move soggy items into the garage or outside so they can still be included in a damage report.
Do not make major repairs or hire a contractor until your insurer signs off.
"The major scams we see all come from that sense of urgency and the need to act now," Fort Worth Better Business Bureau regional director Amy Rasor said.
"A lot of times, folks will camp out when they know a storm is coming so they can be the first to knock on your door in the morning," she added. "Use caution. If they're knocking on your door at 7 a.m., that should be the first red flag."
Rasor recommends collecting several quotes from local businesses before hiring a contractor.
"Look at that reputation, read those reviews, and see who else has used them and what they have to say about them," Rasor said.
Get a final construction plan in writing and pay contracts in increments. Never pay a contractor's entire bill up front.
Deposit an insurer's check and pay workers directly from your account instead of signing over the payout straight to a contractor.
"Your mindset should be 'collecting,'" Rasor added. "I need to collect the information: What exactly has happened? What needs to be repaired? Then I collect those quotes and bids."
Gonzalez noted that people with damaged vehicles should take the same steps, but only if they have a comprehensive insurance policy. Liability insurance, the minimum coverage required in Texas, does not cover weather-related damage. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dfw-severe-weather-insurance-claim-tips/287-c9e46403-cfdd-4fe8-ac36-bf74f2354580 | 2023-06-13T00:47:55 | 1 | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/dfw-severe-weather-insurance-claim-tips/287-c9e46403-cfdd-4fe8-ac36-bf74f2354580 |
BOONEVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — The City of Booneville denied WTVA’s request for body camera footage in the wake of the suspension of three police officers.
Their suspension is related to an encounter with a homeless man named Johnnie Lee Lambert.
Lambert was booked into the Prentiss County jail on June 3 on several misdemeanor charges: resisting arrest; having improper equipment, which is a traffic offense; simple assault; and failure to comply with law enforcement.
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At this time, the city has refused to release any more details about what happened. The city has also refused to identify the suspended officers.
As a result, WTVA submitted a Freedom of Information Act request on Friday, June 9. City attorney Daniel Tucker denied the request on Monday, June 12.
He cited Miss. Code 25-61-12, which exempts the city from releasing the body camera footage pending an internal investigation.
WTVA will request the footage again when the city investigation is complete. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/booneville-not-releasing-body-camera-footage-at-this-time/article_49d09ec4-0961-11ee-a9d9-77efbec01017.html | 2023-06-13T00:52:41 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/booneville-not-releasing-body-camera-footage-at-this-time/article_49d09ec4-0961-11ee-a9d9-77efbec01017.html |
Severe storms damaged some property Sunday evening in multiple counties in northeast Mississippi.
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Severe storms damaged property Sunday evening in multiple counties in northeast Mississippi.
Multiple homes were damaged in Chickasaw County. The storm also knocked out the power for many residents.
The storm knocked over several big trees along County Road 416 in Chickasaw County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
The storm damaged a mobile home on County Road 416 in Chickasaw County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
The storm knocked over several big trees along County Road 416 in Chickasaw County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
The storm also left behind damage in Tupelo. A large tree fell on top of a house at the corner of Boggan Drive and Highland Drive.
A woman and her young daughter were inside the house when the tree fell. She reported pain in her back and went to the hospital.
Storm damage at the corner of Boggan Drive and Highland Drive in Tupelo, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
Storm damage at the corner of Boggan Drive and Highland Drive in Tupelo, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
A tree fell onto two vehicles in the Cedar Point neighborhood in Tupelo.
A tree fell onto a car in the Cedar Point neighborhood in Tupelo, MS. Photo Date: June 11, 2023. Source: Natalie Taylor.
The storm destroyed several greenhouses in the Cardsville community in southern Itawamba County.
Storm damage at Walton’s Greenhouse on Cardsville Church Road in Itawamba County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
Storm damage at Walton’s Greenhouse on Cardsville Church Road in Itawamba County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
Storm damage at Walton’s Greenhouse on Cardsville Church Road in Itawamba County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
Storm damage along Cardsville Church Road in Itawamba County, MS. Photo Date: June 12, 2023.
A tornado caused the damage in Chickasaw County, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed Monday afternoon.
The NWS also surveyed damage in southern Itawamba County; however, high winds are believed to have caused the damage, not a tornado. | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/sunday-storms-left-behind-damage-in-multiple-northeast-mississippi-counties/article_5f17c6a2-092c-11ee-8a38-0713b5fbfb70.html | 2023-06-13T00:52:47 | 1 | https://www.wtva.com/news/local/sunday-storms-left-behind-damage-in-multiple-northeast-mississippi-counties/article_5f17c6a2-092c-11ee-8a38-0713b5fbfb70.html |
NATIONWIDE -- June 12th marks a milestone for Military Women with the 75th anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act.
Although Congress had originally given the Women's Army Corps (WAC) full Army status 1943, the law was set to expire in 1948.
That's when leaders of the U.S. Army stepped in and on June 12th 1948, President Truman officially signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act into law.
Helen Siragusa, a Navy Veteran who served as a nurse from 1945 to 1953, spoke on the effect her and her fellow Veterans made for women in the Armed Services today.
"Well, there might not be so many. I think people got use to them being in the service with over a long period of time during that war, and I think that they wouldn't notice that then, but they would notice it now."
Helen is one of over three million women who have served since the American Revolution. Today, women serve in all military branches and they are no longer banned from serving in direct combat.
For more information about the Women's Armed Services Integration Act and the Military Women's Memorial, visit womensmemorial.org | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/the-75th-anniversary-of-a-milestone-for-military-women/article_b09727d4-0972-11ee-9c80-97d0881641b9.html | 2023-06-13T00:56:28 | 1 | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/the-75th-anniversary-of-a-milestone-for-military-women/article_b09727d4-0972-11ee-9c80-97d0881641b9.html |
JACKSON, Miss — At 90, Myrlie Evers-Williams still speaks in a clear, strong voice as she says she terribly misses her first love, civil rights icon Medgar Evers, and as she reflects on his work — and her own — to push the U.S. toward a promise of equality and justice for all.
It's been 60 years since a white supremacist hid in the darkness of night and assassinated Evers outside the family's Jackson home, shooting the Mississippi NAACP leader hours after then-President John F. Kennedy gave a televised speech advocating civil rights legislation.
Evers-Williams and the couple's three young children were in the house. After hearing the crack of a rifle, she rushed to her mortally wounded husband, who lay bleeding in the carport.
“Medgar is so very much a part of me, and he’s here,” Evers-Williams told about 200 people who gathered on a hot and humid morning last week for the ceremonial opening of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service.
The monument is in a subdivision where people still raise families in modest two- and three-bedroom homes. A large bouquet of red roses and daisies stood in the carport Monday at the Evers home, which is open for tours by appointment. No appointment is needed at the new visitors' space nearby, which has a herb and vegetable garden.
Evers was a World War II veteran who fought in Europe and then faced the hostile realities of a deeply segregated society after returning home to Mississippi. As the first field secretary of the Mississippi NAACP beginning in 1954, he led voter registration drives and boycotts to push for racial equality. He also investigated lynchings, beatings and other violence that Black residents suffered at the hands of white segregationists. His wife worked alongside him as his secretary.
“When my husband was shot at the doorstep of our home — June 12, 1963 — I thought my life was over,” Evers-Williams said. “And I realized it was just beginning because there were three children — Medgar’s children, my children — who were looking up to me.”
Mississippi's white power structure in the early 1960s prevented most Black people from registering to vote, and most public schools remained segregated until 1970.
Evers-Williams said her home state needed to overcome division and “show the rest of this nation that Mississippi was not at the bottom of the heap, but that we could rise to be what we should be.” She and the children moved to California in 1964, and she raised them there.
In 1976, she married Walter Williams, a longshoreman and union activist.
“God was very good and sent another man in my life — a man who loved and appreciated Medgar,” she said.
White supremacist Byron De La Beckwith stood trial twice in the 1960s in the killing of Evers, but all-white juries deadlocked. Prosecutors reopened the case in the early 1990s after new witnesses came forward. In 1994, an integrated jury convicted Beckwith of murder and sentenced him to life in prison, where he died in 2001.
Evers-Williams said Evers never wanted to give up on Mississippi, even when he knew he was in danger. He “gave his life so it could be better for all of us,” she said.
During last week's ceremony at the Evers home, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said the family's work is honorable.
“I want you to recognize the humanity here," Lumumba told the crowd. "The humanity of a family that has given it all. The humanity of a family that did not allow a coward’s bullet to stop them.”
Evers-Williams has been a civil rights activist in her own right. She served as national chairperson of the NAACP from 1995 to 1998, winning the position within days of when Williams died of cancer. In 2013, she delivered the invocation during then-President Barack Obama's second inauguration.
The airport and the main post office in Jackson have both been named for Evers for many years, and a statue of him stands at a busy intersection.
About 38% of Mississippi residents are Black — the largest percentage of any U.S. state. In the six decades since Evers was murdered and the federal government enacted voting rights legislation, Black voter registration in Mississippi has increased dramatically. Black people have won hundreds of local offices and dozens of Mississippi legislative seats but no statewide offices. Among the state's four U.S. House members, one is Black.
In the past week, several events have been held in and around Jackson to commemorate the Evers family legacy. Young people attended seminars about human rights activism. A Voices of Courage and Justice gala honored people committed to social change.
At a “More Than a Widow” brunch for Evers-Williams, a gospel choir sang: “What do you do when you’ve done all you can? ... God has a purpose. Yes, God has a plan.”
Evers-Williams' daughter Reena Evers-Everette accompanied her to the events. She said it's important for people to learn about the Civil Rights Movement, even as politicians try to restrict how history is taught.
“We are trying to ... make sure our history is never erased,” Evers-Everette said.
She said the commemorative events are likely to be her mother’s final big public appearances. After moving from California to Oregon and back to Mississippi, Evers-Williams is living in California again.
Evers-Williams, who spoke at the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in 2017, said last week that she is proud of her native state — something she could not always say.
“I haven’t said it’s perfect or even near perfect,” she said. "But it’s changed so much since my birth, and I hope it continues to do so in a very positive way.”
She chuckled as she mentioned being 90, and then said she remains committed to trying to eliminate racism and prejudice: “I hope I will be able to do so until I take my last breath." | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/black-history/medgar-evers-60th-anniversary-death-civil-rights-leader/85-01a11103-d4a0-4593-a8c5-07af4c517d73 | 2023-06-13T00:58:29 | 1 | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/black-history/medgar-evers-60th-anniversary-death-civil-rights-leader/85-01a11103-d4a0-4593-a8c5-07af4c517d73 |
SARASOTA, Fla. — It's been an attraction in Sarasota for many years, but the Sarasota Classic Car Museum on Tamiami Trail is getting the boot from its landlord, the New College of Florida.
Built in March of 1953, the Sarasota Classic Car Museum celebrated 70 years of continuous operation.
"Besides the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, we are the oldest continuously, operating car museum in the United States, so we've been here a while and it would be nice to be here longer," Martin Godbey of Sarasota Classic Car Museum said.
According to Godbey, the structure was purposefully built to showcase vintage and classic cars to the public for a trip down memory lane.
Visitors to the museum can find businessman John Ringling's 1922 Rolls Royce Ghost right next to his wife Mable's 1923 Pierce Arrow.
There is also a replica of Abraham Lincoln's horse-drawn hearse. Despite being a signature landmark, the museum's days at the 55,000-square-foot location on Tamiami Trail are numbered.
"We were given notice by our landlord New College Of Florida as to the lease cancellation notice, May 16, with a timeline of the end of June, which is just around the corner," Godbey said.
In a statement sent to 10 Tampa Bay, a spokesperson for the school said, "New College has terminated the month-to-month occupation of the New College property by the Car Museum due to the record growth of the incoming class."
The statement provided no further explanation about plans for the property and further inquiry didn't yield a response.
The school has been in the spotlight this year over leadership changes and curriculum changes that have upset students, faculty and many in the community.
The museum's owner said there are 150 classic cars and around 3,000 other historic items and memorabilia in the building. But with the eviction notice, finding a new home and moving all of the items from inside the museum with a little over a two-week window is a hefty task.
"It's kind of self-evident. If you look around, this is not something you can do in a week or a month's time. We have to identify a structure, probably renovate, go through negotiations and plan the whole process of moving and it's a challenge, a total challenge," Godbey said.
The museum sees around 30,000 car enthusiasts every year and is among the top-listed car museums in the state.
Godbey said until they find a suitable structure in a prime and equally accessible yet-to-be-determined location, the plan is to be ready to adapt to the new dilemma.
"We will navigate through this, it's a matter of time isn't it, and we need more time," Godbey said.
The museum has until June 30 to vacate the property and the management said they have asked for an extension to effect the relocation but are yet to hear back. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/new-college-of-florida-eviction-sarasota-classic-car-museum/67-ecfb7fa6-2fb6-4307-8c25-d3fbdd9a3946 | 2023-06-13T01:02:49 | 1 | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/sarasotacounty/new-college-of-florida-eviction-sarasota-classic-car-museum/67-ecfb7fa6-2fb6-4307-8c25-d3fbdd9a3946 |
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Big metal drop boxes for donated items often become a trashy nuisance in Dallas because the city has no regulations for them.
After years of talking about it, there’s a plan for new rules by the end of this year to clean up the mess.
At one location on Wheatland Road near I-20, there are 13 unattended collection boxes. Some appear to be for charities, others appear to be for profit recycling businesses.
There is trash all around the boxes, including mattresses that would never fit in any of the units.
At another location near I-20, several collection boxes have no trash outside, but neighbor Deirdre Nixon said that is rare.
“Normally they are overfilled from the stuff that is there so it is kind of not pleasing to the community,” she said. “People use it more for a dumping site instead of what it’s supposed to be for. It’s supposed to be so their clothing can still go to somewhere else.
At a collection box on East Northwest Highway, donor Ansen Dorn said he sometimes finds it difficult to fit his items into the box.
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“Because it’s full on the inside. So I just leave my bag tied up real good and leave it right there,” Dorn said.
On Monday, the Dallas City Council Quality of Life Committee heard a briefing on a plan to finally regulate these boxes.
“I really do not like them,” Councilmember Paula Blackmon said. “I’ve got a couple of them in my neighborhood and on a day like today when it rains or the wind blows, it’s thrown all over.”
Councilman Chad West said several boxes are close to his home in Oak Cliff.
“When you live close to them you see them every day and it becomes a nuisance and a blight. Those neighbors who live close to them are the ones I constantly hear from. And this has been going on close to 15 years since I’ve lived in the district,” West said.
The new Dallas plan for unattended drop box regulations is a $248 annual fee for each box, just two allowed in a commercial location, at least 1,100 feet separation between locations with written property owner permission.
Registration stickers would be required on each box with information to allow city inspectors to reach owners for clean-up enforcement.
“I’m definitely on board with this. I think it’s necessary. I think the key to growth and development is safe and clean,” Councilman Casey Thomas said.
The city’s plan does not include removing and impounding boxes that do not comply with the new rules.
Some city council members say it should.
“I'd like for us to explore that. I think there is appetite for us to do what we can to get these gone in any way that we can legally,” Committee Chairman Adam Bazaldua said.
City staff said impounding boxes was not recommended because the city lacks a location to keep them.
Councilman Paul Ridley said the city should not take on that task.
“I think my preference would be to put that on the property owner as a matter of maintenance of their property,” Ridley said.
One problem with the current lack of regulation is that property owners can also be victims of unwanted boxes with no way to reach the box owner to clean up the mess left beside it.
“When you see that, people are less likely to come to that area because it's dirty and filthy,” Nixon said.
An assistant city attorney said past court opinions have blocked banning the drop boxes and he said restricting them to nonprofit organizations would also be legally challenging.
But regulation is acceptable and council members strongly supported moving forward.
“I’m definitely wanting to see us clean our communities up, and stop allowing folks to come in there and profit,” Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold said.
Members said they want the issue sent to the full city council for action after the July city council recess by August or September with the possibility of increasing the distance between box locations from what was recommended Monday. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-regulation-planned-for-unattended-donation-drop-boxes/3276005/ | 2023-06-13T01:03:16 | 1 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-regulation-planned-for-unattended-donation-drop-boxes/3276005/ |
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Prosper Police say they're adding four dozen Flock cameras around town to actively search for stolen cars and other vehicles wanted in connection with crimes or missing people.
The solar-powered cameras will scan license plates and check them against national crime databases. If the system comes back with a hit for a stolen vehicle or wanted person, police are notified in real-time.
"The Town of Prosper is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our community using the finest technology available. These cameras will further equip Prosper Police in keeping our Town safe and bring guilty parties to justice," said Prosper Mayor David Bristol.
Police said the cameras can also send alerts if it sees a vehicle associated with a missing persons case such as an AMBER or Silver Alert.
Prosper Police said the cameras will not be used to identify parking violations or minor traffic violations and that the data obtained by the cameras is not sold or shared and can only be used by police.
The cameras will be strategically placed at major intersections and along select roads throughout the town. Police did not say where those locations will be or when they'll be installed.
"This camera system has proven to be an invaluable tool used by police departments in neighboring communities in their policing efforts," said Chief Doug Kowalski of the Prosper Police Department.
Several North Texas cities have already installed a network of Flock cameras including Dallas, Fort Worth and Grand Prairie.
Last November, Grand Prairie Police used Flock cameras to find a vehicle wanted in connection with a pursuit that killed a police officer. Investigators using the cameras discovered more than 200 vehicles had used the same fictitious paper license tag before they eventually narrowed their search to the right car. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/prosper-police-adding-48-flock-cameras-throughout-city-limits/3275736/ | 2023-06-13T01:03:35 | 0 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-news/prosper-police-adding-48-flock-cameras-throughout-city-limits/3275736/ |
BOISE, Idaho — (The video above is from the 2022 World Refugee Day celebration in Boise.)
Over the years, Boise has gained the reputation for hosting one of the largest populations of refugees and asylum seekers in the country. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Boise has accepted over 30,000 refugees since 1975 and since then, Idaho has seen a prominent presence of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Afghanistan, Ukraine and other places in the world.
Communications Manager for the Idaho Office for Refugees, Holly Beech, notes that Idaho has seen over 800 people resettle within state borders so far in 2023, largely from Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ukraine.
World Refugee Day was launched by the United Nations in 2000 to acknowledge those who have sought refuge and have made sacrifices. The day is nationally marked on June 20 every year. The Idaho Office for Refugees will be celebrating World Refugee Day on Saturday, June 17, with a citizenship ceremony that grants refugees their own citizenship after completing an exam and having 5 years of residence in the country. There will also be cuisines from around the world and a variety of dance and musical performances.
The event is supported by the many community partners in Idaho to ensure that every voice is accounted for when celebrating those who made such monumental sacrifices.
A woman by the name of Eliza Shabire sought refuge here in Boise from Congo. She received her visa in 2020, at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, which halted her travels to the United States. In May of 2020, the borders opened up and she continued her journey to Boise, Idaho.
Shabire was hired at St. Vincent de Paul within weeks of her coming to Boise, where she worked as a pricing associate. During this time, she was able to graduate from the College of Western Idaho with an Associate of Arts degree in psychology. With this degree, Shabire hopes to work as a counselor to help those who share similar experiences as refugees and as human beings.
“Refugees, don't think too much about the past or about what we lost,” Shabire said. “We were supposed to be there but we are not there and there is nothing you can do about it. Let's just focus about the country we've got, like the good thing we have here and use it on our own benefit. Even if we lost a lot, it's also still possible that you can get a lot [here] so just focus on the good and work on yourself. Use the opportunity for good, and I'm sure that life is going to be good.”
Shabire will be emceeing the World Refugee Day celebration in Boise this weekend, alongside another colleague. Shabire is looking forward to the different cuisines, performances and stories that other refugees have to share.
Another individual who sought refuge in the United States is now working as a director in Twin Falls for the College of Southern Idaho (CSI) Refugee Center. Zeze Rwasama was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where he was forced out of his homeland during the Rwandan genocide.
Rwasama has since received his degree in social work and a Master’s degree in public administration. He now works with refugees who are placed in the Magic Valley and helps them become socially integrated into the community and also help them become economically self-sufficient.
Rwasama will be attending the Twin Falls Refugee Day celebration as an organizer, ensuring that productive questions are being asked towards refugees in an attempt to become more aware of the journey and sacrifices that ensued.
“This is how the refugees found a way of sharing their culture to the community through food and performances,” Rwasama said. “If you want to learn about the refugees, this is the event to attend. There'll be refugees there to answer any question you want. Instead of going to social media to try to find out who a refugee is, you're very lucky to have refugees in your community to ask. Come to the event, ask what you need to know firsthand from the refugees themselves.”
Beech and her team at the Idaho Office for Refugees work to connect communities together, including those who want to be involved in refugee resettlement.
“We try to link to a lot of different opportunities and resources, including ways you can get involved that fit your own desires and skill set,” Beech said. It is so cool that Eliza wants to be a resource for other people who have gone through similar things that she has gone through; I think that's a really beautiful way to give back.”
Boise celebrations will run from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 at The Grove Plaza. The Magic Valley celebrations start at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 16 at the Twin Falls City Park. Both events are free to the public and family friendly.
Hosted by the College of Southern Idaho Refugee Programs, the Magic Valley will also be hosting their own celebration at the Twin Falls City Park. Food and cultural performances will take place as well.
There will be an additional celebration at the Boise Library at Hillcrest for a World Refugee Day Celebration on June 20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. There will be storytelling and a community dinner provided by Tidwell Social Work Services & Consulting.
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IDAHO, USA — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced that on April 18 there was a data breach to their systems. A person gained access to a payment account of a Medicaid healthcare provider and that may have exposed member identification numbers, names, dates of services and billing codes of 2,501 people on Medicaid.
So far, DHW said that there is no evidence any information has been used. However, people that may have been affected should have been informed by mail on June 9 and these people have been offered identity theft protection and free credit monitoring for a year.
"Protecting the personal health and financial information for the people we serve and those we work with is critical," DHW Director Dave Jeppesen said. "We're working closely with Gainwell to learn from this event and make improvements against future incidents."
The department said that once they found the data breach, they immediately terminated the persons access and contacted the FBI.
People that have questions can call 800-939-4170.
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NOGALES, Ariz. — Customs officials have reported making Arizona's largest seizure of an endangered fish species at the Nogales port of entry.
On April 13, federal officials at the Mariposa trade facility discovered 270 swim bladders of the endangered Totoaba fish concealed inside a commercial truck hauling fish fillets.
Swim bladders are a special organ in fish that helps control their buoyancy. These organs have become highly profitable in certain parts of the world because of their use in cultural delicacies and to treat ailments.
The expensive price tag attached to these coveted bladders has even gotten them dubbed as “aquatic cocaine,” according to The Guardian.
Smugglers have been attempting to haul swim bladders over the U.S-Mexico for several years. The DOJ reported arresting a California man in 2013 after investigators found hundreds of Totoaba swim bladders drying out in his home.
Because Totoaba fish are federally protected in the U.S. and Mexico, it's illegal to transport or attempt to sell them.
CBP estimated that the 242 pounds of swim bladders seized on April 13 has an estimated value of $2.7 million.
"This seizure is thought to be the second-largest seizure of its kind in the U.S. and the largest Totoaba seizure in Arizona, to date," CBP wrote in a statement.
Homeland Security officials are still investigating the alleged smuggling attempt.
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PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — A 17-year-old motorcyclist died Sunday afternoon after he was hit by a car in Pima County.
The teenager was driving north on Sandario Road before he was hit by a Chevrolet Trailblazer that was attempting to turn left onto Desert Wren Drive, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
The 17-year-old motorcyclist was taken to the hospital and later died from his injuries.
The sheriff's department said the 42-year-old driver of the Trailblazer was arrested for allegedly "causing death by a moving violation." The collision still remains under investigation.
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"There’s always room for improvement when it comes to road safety," the department said on its website.
ADOT's suggestions include:
- Don’t speed or drive aggressively
- Never drive while under the influence of substances
- Avoid distractions while driving
- Wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers are doing the same
- When an emergency vehicle is on the side of the road, move over
- Stay extra aware in work zones
- Be prepared for weather conditions that make driving dangerous
"Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511, downloading the AZ 511 app and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT," the department said.
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PHOENIX — All Aaron Carroll wants for Father’s Day is time with his family.
“I get to spend time with my boys. I need to be here with her (wife) and that’s enough for me,” said an emotional Carroll.
Carrol was born with cystic fibrosis and has battled health issues his entire life.
Every year in the United States hundreds of people are diagnosed each year with cystic fibrosis.
It is a genetic condition that can affect different parts of the body and can lead to respiratory failure.
In 2017 the disease caused Carroll’s lungs to fail.
“Pretty miserable. I was on oxygen, six liters of oxygen. I was on CPAP every night. I was struggling so much to breathe,” said Carroll.
Doctors at St. Joseph’s Norton Thoracic Institute put Carroll on the transplant list and within a month he received the call.
“We got the call at 5 a.m. and we knew immediately what it was. We rushed down here, and we were excited,” said Carroll.
He underwent a double lung transplant. The procedure allowed him to no longer be bedridden and now able to play with his oldest son.
“Like teach my oldest how to ride a bike. Which was a big day for me,” said an emotional Carroll.
“It’s what makes the medical team, nurses, doctors and all of us work relentlessly to achieve this,” said Dr. Rajat Walia, a pulmonologist and the medical director of the lung transplant program at St. Joseph’s Norton Thoracic Institute.
Dr. Walia is one of Carroll’s doctors. He said the treatment of cystic fibrosis has dramatically improved over the past decade.
“When I started my career the average lifespan of an adult cystic fibrosis patient in this country was in their early 30s. Now we see adult patients go easily into their mid-50s,” said Dr. Walia.
Dr. Walia credits better medications and treatments for the advancement of cystic fibrosis care over the past decade. The need for lung transplants has even declined.
It’s been six years since the transplant and Carroll will still need lifelong care and monitoring. He appreciates each day he has with his family.
“Saw somebody talking recently and they said, ‘if you can find something to be grateful for you can keep going,' and that’s kind of what I do,” said Carroll.
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Richmond residents will have a second chance to weigh in on plans for a $562 million casino and resort in the city’s South Side following a 8-1 city council vote Monday.
The decision comes two years after 51% of voters rejected plans for the development. The referendum vote approved Monday will take place in November.
The new casino plan, outlined in a 197-page ordinance, varies little from the initial proposal in terms of location and operation. Its final approval from city council did not come without a fight, with both supporters and opponents filling the meeting.
Eighth District Councilwoman Reva Trammell , one of the most outspoken proponents of the project , argued at length that the casino will bring jobs for her district and help create opportunities.
Supporters speaking in favor of the casino plan during the Monday city council public comment session included Jack Berry, president of Richmond Region Tourism; Cathy Hughes, founder of developer Urban One; and Jason Sauer, a senior vice president with project partner Churchill Downs.
Sauer, whose company operates facilities in 14 states, said a team is in place in Richmond working on plans.
"We look forward to a long partnership together," he told the council.
Economic Development Director Leonard Sledge speaks in July 2020.
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Several labor union representatives were present to share their support of Richmond-based jobs.
Richmond Economic Development Director Leonard Sledge said that, if approved, the casino will sit at Walmsley Boulevard and Trenton Avenue and will be owned by RVA Entertainment Holdings LLC and managed by Richmond VA Management LLC.
If the casino gets final approval, the city will receive a one-time, upfront payment of $25 million, the ordinance states.
A city-funded study found that the casino resort will result in an estimated $29.7 million in general fund revenue and create 1,300 jobs.
“The project creates a significant number of good-paying jobs with benefits for Richmond citizens that creates significant new general fund revenue,” Sledge said at a previous meeting. “In a manner that doesn’t cost the city.”
Opponents of the project say gambling preys on economically vulnerable people. There is also criticism that voters have already rejected the plan.
"Casinos are predatory industries, where people bring in their dollars and turn our pennies. I believe we can do better," resident Allan-Charles Chipman said. "Please respect the referendum and democracy."
Following the city’s initial opposition vote, Sen. Joe Morrissey, D-Richmond, and Del. Kim Taylor, R-Dinwiddie, fought through the state budget to prevent the city from hosting a second vote until Petersburg could be considered.
Baltimore-based Cordish Companies, which has partnered with Petersburg, has made it clear that it will not move forward if the city is allowed a second vote, saying it will not construct a casino if it has to share the market with a rival facility.
In June 2022, Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a two-year budget that effectively gave Petersburg more time to consider whether it wanted a casino with the inclusion of a provision that forbade localities that held a failed casino referendum from trying again.
The General Assembly has yet to reach an agreement on a revised state budget, or decide whether to include language to allow Petersburg to vote on a casino or prevent Richmond from holding a second vote. With the budget still in limbo, the city rushed to introduce the paper.
It is not clear whether voters in either Richmond or Petersburg will get the chance to choose this fall whether to support a casino. The Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee rejected bills this year to allow Petersburg to hold a referendum, while blocking a second vote in Richmond. But a compromise on the state budget could include language that prevents Richmond from holding a second referendum.
House Appropriations Chairman Barry Knight, R-Virginia Beach, and Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, were the lead sponsors of a 2020 law that legalized casino gaming in five cities — Portsmouth, Norfolk, Bristol, Danville and Richmond — subject to voter approval. Voters in the first four cities approved proposed casino projects that fall, but Richmond was not ready to hold a referendum until 2021.
Knight has said he made a mistake by not making clear in the legislation whether a city that rejects a casino proposal could hold a second vote, and, if so, when. Lucas says she strongly supports a second vote in Richmond and opposes a bid for a casino in Petersburg.
The ordinance to reintroduce the casino vote first came before city council at its end-of-the-month May regular meeting.
Following its introduction, it went before the city's Organizational Development Committee, which sees all city council in attendance. There, it received widespread support from council. Second district representative Katherine Jordan was the only council member to vote in opposition.
Similarly, Jordan was the only one to not vote in favor of the casino and resort in its final vote on Monday.
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From the Archive: Remember these Richmond-area restaurants?
Organist Eddie Weaver at the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room
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Lunches in the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room with Eddie Weaver at the organ have been so popular that he cut his own record.
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The recently closed Venice Restaurant at the Corner of W. Cary and Thompson streets in Richmond. The Venice had operated since 1958; the owners recently decided to retire.
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The new Julian's - Julian's, an Italian restaurant that has been operating for 40 years, has moved to larger quarters on West Broad Street. The restaurant left 2529 W. Broad St. and is leasing space in the former Automobile Club of Virginia headquarters, a block to the west. The restaurant has about 50 percent more space, with seating for about 200 people on the main floor. In addition, a wine cellar has been installed in the basement, private dining areas have been set up, and office space is available on the upper floor. The vacated property may become part of a redevelopment project involving the William Byrd Motor Hotel.
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Miller & Rhoads Corner Shop, T-D Mag. Camera Quiz.
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Byram's Restaurant, 3215 West Broad Street.
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March 16, 1967 ( Staff photo - Netherwood ) Collector's Corner is between the Tea Room and Ladies Room on Miller & Rhoads 5th Floor
Charles Wood on ladder. Jimmy Aldred climbing down. Talley Neon takes down Julian's Restaurant sign
Clement Britt
Little remains besides the brick walls at the Capri Restaurant (right) and a chiropractor's office. July 4, 1983.
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A Julian's Restaurant menu from the early 1950's.
BRUCE PARKER
In January 1975, shoppers passed by “the clock” at Miller & Rhoads in downtown Richmond. The distinct timepiece with four faces was installed in the department store in the mid-1920s; it can be seen today at the Valentine Richmond History Center.
Masaaki Okada
The new Kelly's Jet System restaurant which is due to open in mid-August on the northwest corner of Fifth and Broad sts. is shown above.
Where's the engine? The caboose traveling on the bed of a truck along West Broad Street yesterday wasn't part of a new rail line in Richmond, but part of a remodeling project at the old Clover Room restaurant. Owner John Dankos plans to open the new restaurant, Stanley Stegmeyer's Hodgepodge, on July 1. Part of the decor will include two cabooses, each of which will seat 16 persons. May 3, 1978
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This January 1952 image shows the intersection of West Broad and Lombardy streets, home to a White Tower restaurant and a Firestone automotive service center. White Tower restaurants were a rival of White Castle eateries. The Firestone site is now home to a Dollar Tree store. Lombardy & Broad St.
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This January 1952 image shows the intersection of West Broad and Lombardy streets, home to a White Tower restaurant and a Firestone automotive service center. White Tower restaurants were a rival of White Castle eateries. The Firestone site is now home to a Dollar Tree store. Lombardy & Broad St.
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A view of the water at Chesdin Restaurant, 629 River Road, Matoaca.
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A dish from the the Chesdin Restaurant, 629 River Road, Matoaca.
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In the small kitchen of Jumpin J's Java, owner Je Depew (right) creates unique entrees with chef Gene Smith (center) and Chris Pierson. Sept. 25, 2004
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At Jumpin J's Java, owner Je Depew (left) shares a laugh with customers Denise Lawus and Melvin Carter. Sept. 25, 2004
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Je Depew, outside her cafe' and restaurant, Jumpin J's Java, at 2306 Jefferson Avenue (corner of Jefferson and Leigh streets) in Church Hill.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Exterior of Six Burner Restaurant on Grace Street in 2010.
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Roasted Red Pepper appetizer at Six Burner Restaurant. Roasted Red Peppers, local goat cheese, roasted garlic and shallots seved with grilled bread.
Joe Mahoney/Times-Dispatch
One of the many seating areas at the Mexico Restaurant in Mechanicsville on May 17, 2004.
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The Upper East Side Restaurant Jazz Lounge and Sports Bar allocated at 7103 Brook Road March 30, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD
The Upper East Side Restaurant Jazz Lounge and Sports Bar allocated at 7103 Brook Road on March 30, 2004. Grilled mushroom melt burger, (left) Upper East Side hot wings, and grilled chicken wrap.
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Kobe Japanese Steaks & Sushi. March 24, 2004
DEAN HOFFMEYER
Ancho chile strip (front plate), Coconut jumbo shrimp (back plate), creme brule cheesecake (right plate) and Firebirds 2000 Napa Valley Red are some of the items on the Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill. Photo taken Monday, March 1, 2004,
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Bookbinder's Grill in Alverser Plaza in Midlothian in 2004.
BRUCE PARKER
Bella Arte on Bellevue Ave. in 2004.
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Sushi from the Young Bin Restaurant in Chippenham Square Shopping Center February 24, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Shrimp and Scallop Scampi with linguine at Portabella's Restaurant & Pizzaria
CLEMENT BRITT
Paxton Campbell, owner of The Oak Leaf sandwich shop on West Franklin, holds a picture of his grandmother Pearl Campbell, who had a restaurant called The Oak Leaf at 307 North Boulevard in the 1920's.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The "Plato Gordo" at Rio Grande Cafe at Stony Point Fashion Park.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
George Porcella, general manager of Pasta Luna restaurant in Richmond, VA, holds a menu as he talks about how the mad-cow scare has affected their business Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003.
BOB BROWN
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Ashland . December 22 , 2003
CLEMENT BRITT
Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant, December 2, 2003.
Joe Mahoney
Interior of Valentino's Italian Pizza and Restaurant. Photo taken Dec. 2, 2003
Joe Mahoney
Coctel De Camaron, (Shrimp Cocktail) at Los Rios Mexican Restaurant on Tuckernuck Road, November 12, 2003.
MARK GORMUS
Satoru Sato, head chef at Hana Zushi Japanese Restaurant, prepares a variety of sushi delicacies February 18, 2004
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Anthony Clark, a host at Croaker's Spot in Jackson Ward, waits to greet guests as they enter the restaurant on December 19, 2003.
Rebecca Reid
The Edible Garden, 12506 River Road, Goochland County. Phot o taken June 17, 2005
DEAN HOFFMEYER
Harold Thomas III, 14, works at Harold's Kitchen every day after school. The restaurant has been in the family since 1971, when the first Harrold, Harrold III's grandfather, opened it.
EVA RUSSO
La Casita's home made sauces - Red, (Medium) White, (Hot) and Green, (Very hot) compliment the restaurant's Shrimp Quesadilla, served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.9/6/05-
Lisa Billings
Diners munch under the festive lights strung over the dining room at La Casita Restaurant in Richmond Tuesday.9/6/05
Lisa Billings
Joe and Camilia Trak (center) with their children John and Mona, with some of the items on their extensive Greek-Italian menu, including Greek and Italian wines. Trak's Greek and Italian Ristorante
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Visitors to Trick Dog Cafe in Irvington, Virginia, can rub this trick dog statue for good luck. Photo taken Wednesday, July 19, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. May 13, 2005.
TIMES-DISPATCH
Chef Matthew Tlusty with two Rock fish at Limani Fish Grill on W. Cary St. July 14, 2005
MARK GORMUS
Isabel and Mehmet Akpinar, owners of Zorba's Restaurant June 1, 2005.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Homard en Poche, Rock Lobster Tail & Oyster Mushroom Duxelle baked in a Beggar’s Pouch. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. May 13, 2005.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Smoked Salmon in a crepe with flower petals with chives, cr me frais, microgreens accompanied by caper berries, chopped white onions, parsley and quail eggs. 1 North Belmont Restaurant on North Belmont Road in the fan. 5/13/05
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Thyme crusted rack of veal served with asparagus flan and prosciutto wrapped asparagus is one of the entrees served at Bistro R, on W. Broad St.
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Bryn Purser (foreground) and Adam Schumm (background) working in their restaurant, Zuppa, at 104 N. 18th St. in Shockoe Bottom in 2005
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Bottoms Up staff prepares for dinner customers beneath a reminder of Tropical Storm Gaston's flood damage on August 11 , 2005
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Brasilian Cafe owner Rogel Venson and employee Isabel Gonzalez inside the restaurant on April 14, 2005.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Contractor W. Samuel West, West Builders LLC, (right) was instrumental in rebuilding many flood-damaged restaurants in Shockoe Bottom including the River City Diner in which this photo was taken.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Mr. Bojangles restaurant is located at 550 E. Marshall Street.
CINDY BLANCHARD
A wooden casket containing a dummy corpse is brought into O'Toole's Restaurant as part of a "wake" that harks back to a centuries-old papal dispensation that allowed Irishmen normally abstaining from drink during Lent to drink in the event of a wake for the dead. The ritual with the dummy corpse is a tradition of many years at the restaurant/bar on Forest Hill Ave.
BRUCE PARKER
Wingstop Restaurant featured a variety of wings for every palate. From left: Lemon Pepper, original hot wings, and a mild variety. They are served here with fresh-cut seasoned fries.
Joe Mahoney
Darryl and Pramvdee U. McGuire owners of Thai Country Resturant on Staples Mill Rd. .
CLEMENT BRITT
A list of restaurants supposedly available at the Sixth Street Marketplace, but alas, several are closed down and one whole block of restaurants listed has been demolished.
LAD
Rod Bennett (right) a partner in the Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar venture, said that the 1911 West Main Street restaurant will boast 85 martinis on the menu. It will also offer certified black angus beef, duck, and lobster.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Lois McCarn of Richmond (center) eats lunch with her daughter Carolyn Barker of Richmond in Brio Tuscan Grille at Stony Point Fashion Park
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Little Europa Strogonoff (stroganoff) at Little Europa Restaurant and Gourmet Deli in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center on 11/5/03. Flambe version.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
From left, Thomas Haskins, Andrew Williams, and Fred Middleton preparing food in the kitchen of the Positive Vibe Cafe in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center.
BRUCE PARKER
Chef Peter Caserta is opening a second Pasta Luna restaurant in addition to the West End location. The new location is in the Commonwealth Center at 288 and Hull Streets.
JOE MAHONEY
Chicken Biryahi, adorned with egg, is available at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street. Photo taken October 7, 2003.
Rebecca Reid
Gade Reddy, of Wilmington, Delaware, eats a meal at Curry House restaurant on West Broad Street Tuesday, October 6, 2003.
Rebecca Reid
The bar at the Grafiti Grille in the Tuckahoe Shopping Center. Feb. 27, 2005
BRUCE PARKER
Marie Antoinette Elbling grew up on a farm near the village of Thanville in Alsace, France. Her family ate seasonal food only at three meals. After moving to Richmond 34 years ago where she and husband, Chef Paul, opened La Petite France, she eats the same way. She doesn't exercise because she is in constant motion. Life is her exercise. If a light bulb needs changed in the restaurant, she'll grab a ladder and do it.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
Chef F. J. Sabatini, with his Seafood Bouchee, in the restaurant in the Henry Clay Inn in Ashland on March 28, 2005
P. KEVIN MORLEY
The Brasilian Cafe is located in the basement of Stuart Circle Apartments on Monument Avenue. Photo taken Sunday, January 20, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Among other dishes, guests at Can Can, a brasserie on Cary St., can savor the roasted salmon served with lentils, wild mushrooms and red wine shallots. April 20, 2005.
EVA RUSSO
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The bar area of Shula's 2 restaurant at the Sheraton Richmond West November 6, 2004.
MARK GORMUS
Guests dining at Cielito Lindo who might be in the mood for something sweet can try the flan de calabaza, the pumpkin flan. March 15, 2005.
EVA RUSSO
Christopher Bak, chef at Fusion, watches over chocolate truffle cake. Photo taken Monday, March 7, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The Lucky lounge, located on E. Cary St., opened December 28, 2004. This restaurant/bar also offered live music, including Jazz on Thursday nights.
EVA RUSSO
Lunch crowd at Perly's on Grace St. March 11, 2005
MARK GORMUS
A fire broke out at Firebirds in the Short Pump Town center on December 20, 2005.
NATHAN GRAY
India Garden & Grill WAS a family-owned Indian restaurant off of Midlothian Turnpike. Pictured here in 2005 were masala dosa (front), an Indian-style thin pancake served with onion and potato stuffing, curry and coconut chutney sauce, and vegetable jalfrezi (behind), a mix of cauliflowers, carrots, beans and green peppers sauteed in ginger, garlic, dry fruits and authentic Indian spices.
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Looking out of the front window into the "sidewalk cafe" portion of Escabar at 5806 Grove Ave. December 21, 2005
BRUCE PARKER
Kevin Brown (left) and Nancy Cohen in the kitchen at Cafe Mandolin Feburary 18 , 2005
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Using savory custard with dijon mustard in filo shells as the base , David Shannon of Dogwood restaurant created seven holiday party foods using leftovers . December 20 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT
Cluck Bucket (left), Gravy Fries and Perogies from The Pour House om 2005. Photo taken Dec. 3
NATHAN GRAY
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar. Rack of Lamb, field greens and shrimp cocktail. November 28 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT
Beverly Mazursky, owner of Bev's Homemade Ice Cream shop in Carytown in the Carytown store on Thursday, February 10, 2005.
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The driver of this pickup truck was taken into custody on Dec. 9, 2005 after Hanover authorities and patrons at Mulligan's Sports Bar said he drove into the restaurant after being kicked out.
“To the dining community: Don’t forget to bring joy wherever you can; it will go a long way.”
Stella Dikos, namesake of Stella’s and Stella’s Grocery
DEAN HOFFMEYER
French artist Gilles Cheramy, right, poses beside the butterfly-shaped bar he has created for The Can Can restaurant at 3120 W. Cary St. in Richmond, VA, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, as his assistant, Bruno Perrigouas, left, polishes the edge.
BOB BROWN
A table set in front of the fireplace at Azzurro Restaurant in 2004.
DON LONG
Vitello's is located at 101 N. Fifth Street Sept. 22, 2004.
CINDY BLANCHARD
Peter J. D'Amelio, president and chief operating officer ot the restaurant division at The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, photographed at their Short Pump restaurant Monday, September 27, 2004.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Cheesecakes and desserts are ready to be served up on Monday, September 27, 2004, at The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Short Pump.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
The Tavern salad in The Veranda at Michelle's Tavern in Hanover Courthouse . September 21 , 2005
CLEMENT BRITT
Barbara Roll is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Avenue 805 features Sunday brunch. This is French Toast with fresh local figs, toasted almonds and maple syrup. The Rail Bloody Mary is a signature brunch beverage. Photo taken Sept. 18, 2005.
JOE MAHONEY
This sushi and sashimi combo plate is one of the items on Ichiban's menu. Photo taken Friday, October 21, 2005.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Interior of Avenue 805 restaurant on September 18, 2005
JOE MAHONEY
Vinny Sanzone of Carini's Restaurant with a large pizza, in the newer section of the Italian restaurant in 2005. Photo taken Oct. 12.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Sosie Hublitz outside her Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table" on October 6, 2004.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Sosie Hublitz's Gaston-damaged Shockoe Bottom restaurant "The Kitchen Table." Photo taken October 6, 2004.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Jen Clayton, a manager at Gutenberg Cafe', explains the flow of the high water which severely damaged the restaurant in September of 2004, when remnants of Hurricane Gaston flooded Shockoe Bottom. Photo taken Sept. 29.
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5/10/04 - Diners prepare to order while enjoying their cocktails at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Stony Point Fashion Park in Richmond Monday.
LISA BILLINGS
Carolyn and Bob DeCapri in their restaurant, Cafe' di Pagliacci, in the Fan District.
P. KEVIN MORLEY
Lynn Cochran and Jim News, the owners of Mr. Patrick Henry's Inn on Church Hill, are selling the place. The stand in the restaurant's lunch room. The restaurant also had formal dining rooms. Photo taken November 15, 1999.
BRUCE PARKER
Dennis Hickman at the new Julian's at 1129 Three Chopt Rd. He is holding a framed 1947 menu from the restaurant's earliest days in downtown Richmond.
BRUCE PARKER
H.L. Reed Design Inc. decorated the Main Street Beer Co. with a poured concrete bar. Photo taken Tuesday, August 3, 1999.
ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Edward Martin calls himself 'The Drink Man' at his job with Cafe Mosaic. He moves quickly through his work filling water pitchers, and other drink related tasks.
DEAN HOFFMEYER
The Jade Elephant RESTAURANT
BRUCE PARKER
Folks come to the Texas-Wisconsin Border Cafe, shown Aug. 24, 1995, in Richmond, Va., for its mix of Tex-Mex and hearty Wisconsin fare. Or maybe it's because of all the memorabilia from its namesake states, including stuffed animals, football helmets and license plates.
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John Felico, owner of Dominic's of New York, will soon sell his sausage products at selected Ukrops. He is shown in his Willow Lawn Food Court location.
LINDY KEAST RODMAN
Watchful Waiter Awards Acacia Restaurant on Cary St. View from the porch on December 21, 1998
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Scammers are targeting people looking for new jobs, according to the Better Business Bureau. It warns there’s been an increase in these kinds of scams.
Elizabeth Gray said she was desperate for a job. She was looking to work from home but ended up becoming a victim of a scam.
“I felt like I should have known that this was a scam,” she exclaimed.
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Elizabeth explained she got a text about a new job, which is how she got her last job, as well. She recalled the company sent her checks for equipment. She was supposed to deposit them in her account and then pay a vendor through apps. When she finally contacted her bank though, she learned the checks were fraudulent. She was out $5,000.
“At first, I was in complete shock,” she said. “It felt like the world stopped for a minute.”
Elizabeth isn’t alone. The Better Business Bureau told us it’s seen a huge uptick in the amount of money people are losing in employment search scams. In just the first three months of this year, the losses victims reported hit $840,000. That’s up over 250% compared to last year.
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“Unfortunately, the scammers are getting more sophisticated,” BBB Spokesperson Melanie McGovern said. “It’s getting a little bit harder to spot these scams.”
The BBB also predicts the amount of money lost in just the first six months of this year will surpass the total amount of money lost for all of last year.
McGovern gave some red flags and tips, so you don’t add to that tally.
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“Make sure you’re looking the company up, you know, you can come to our website and look it up at BBB.org,” she said. “If the employer is very evasive or won’t give you straight answers, just tell them you’re not interested… …You should never have to pay your own money to do your job.”
Elizabeth hopes telling her story will help others.
“I just got away with like a scratch, but a lot of people can get away with a gushing wound from this, so if it can prevent someone from it getting the worst of them, then I am happy for that,” she added.
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A new plan is in the works to bring more affordable housing to Daytona Beach.
SnapSpace Solutions is working on a plan to make affordable housing attainable in Daytona Beach.
Right now, a developer is repurposing recycled shipping containers for people to use as homes.
“I think Daytona wants to be the first one to solve the problem.,” said Chad Walton, CEO and founder of SnapSpace Solutions.
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Steel shipping containers meant to withstand the roughest conditions in the ocean could soon replace homes in Daytona Beach.
Shipping container homes are flood and hurricane-proof, Walton said.
“We have been talking about using these for infill around the areas of Daytona that flood constantly. So, we can put the homes and businesses, we build businesses out of these also, can be put in those areas and never worry about flood or hurricane again, talk about peace of mind,” Walton added.
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Walton points to neighborhoods like Midtown that have flooded during every major and minor storm for decades and said that people could benefit from this style of living because the cost is much lower than most homes on the market right now.
During last week’s commission meeting staff discussed using city-owned land for a test run.
“We have some land, we have some lots, let’s say that the city owns and maybe we use the lots and put a container or two on the lot and kind of see how that goes,” said City Commissioner Quanita May.
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Some commissioners had concerns about funding, but the mayor believes it can be done using a combination of local and federal money.
“I think using ARPA funds is appropriate, not saying the whole thing even 25 or 30 thousand, just something to help ignite the process,” said Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry.
The big question is how soon residents could see these homes put up in Daytona Beach. The developer told Channel 9 that it is all up to city staff, but he says after last week’s commissioner meeting, there’s already a plan in place to fast-track the process.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida gas prices have spiked 10 cents per gallon the most expensive average price since May, according to AAA - The Auto Club Group.
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“Summer hasn’t officially begun, but the driving season is off to a roaring start,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. “Gasoline demand figures from the past few weeks have been stronger than what we saw during this same time last year,” Jenkins added.
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But the good news is while demand is up, prices have remained relatively low this year. The state average should remain below this year’s high of $3.72 per gallon, according to AAA.
On Friday, the U.S. price of oil settled at $70.17 per barrel.
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Oil prices declined last week, despite efforts from OPEC to boost oil prices by extending production cuts that were set to expire this year, and in the case of Saudi Arabia, pledging to cut an additional 1 million barrels per day beginning in July.
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According to AAA, the most expensive price for gas in Florida is the West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, where a gallon of gas cost $3.62 per gallon.
Central Florida residents will have to travel a long distance to get the least expensive gas statewide. In Fort Walton Beach one gallon of gas is $3.18 and Pensacola and Panama City tie for $3.22 per gallon.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — When the Pulse nightclub shooting happened seven years ago, hundreds answered the call to donate blood to help the dozens of victims.
However, federal rules kept many gay or bisexual men from being able to donate blood.
Now, recent changes by the Federal Drug Administration are making it easier for members of the LGBTQ+ community to donate blood.
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Before the rule change, many members of the LGBTQ+ community were not allowed to donate or were told they had to abstain from sex for three months until they could donate.
Now individual risk-based questions will be the same for every blood donor regardless of sexual orientation, gender, or sex. Those who have had anal sex with a new sexual partner, or more than one sexual partner, within the last three months will be asked to wait to donate blood, but those in monogamous relationships will not have to wait.
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I think it’s a great advancement, and I think it’s super progressive, and I think it only makes sense,” said Chynna Thompson, who donated blood on Monday in honor of the 49 lives lost.
OneBlood, who will be out at the Doctor Phillips Center until 8 p.m., is slowly implementing the changes.
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“We are working to implement those changes, we’ll be moving to the new policy in the next couple of months,” said a OneBlood spokesperson.
OneBlood said blood goes through a process before it is used to treat people, so it’s more about keeping the blood supply up so that when a tragedy happens it’s there.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — An Orlando police officer is off the job after Seminole County deputies said he was clocked driving 82 in a 45 mph zone in his police cruiser and then fled a traffic stop.
A dashboard camera captured when deputies say Officer Alexander Shaouni sped by a Seminole County deputy on Florida Avenue in Oviedo Friday afternoon.
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According to the arrest report, the deputy said the OPD cruiser had no lights or sirens activated at the time.
When the deputy caught up with Shaouni, deputies said the officer didn’t stop and passed cars to evade the deputy. Eventually, the deputy got him to stop at the intersection of State Road 434 and Hammock Lane.
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Body camera footage shows Shaouni, of Oviedo, become irritated when questioned.
“What? I am going into work, my man,” he says to the deputy. “Why are you trying to pull me over as I’m going into work?”
In the footage, when asked for his driver’s license, the officer says no, gets back in his cruiser and drives away.
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Shaouni is charged with resisting an officer, reckless driving and fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer. He turned himself in Friday to the Seminole County Jail and was released on $9,000 bond.
Orlando police said Shaouni has been relieved of his duties pending the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office criminal investigation as well as Orlando police’s internal affairs investigation.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — As the size and danger of wildfires continue to grow across the United States, a new watchdog report is shedding light on the ongoing recruitment challenges for the federal government to hire and keep federal wildland firefighters on the job.
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A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) said wildfires destroyed more than 12,000 homes, businesses, and other structures in the U.S. on average each year from 2017 to 2021.
Despite the growing need, recruitment remains a big challenge for the federal government.
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The report points to recruitment barriers like low pay, career-advancement challenges, and mental health concerns among other issues.
“Forest Service and Interior officials and all 16 stakeholders we interviewed for our 2022 report said that the pay for federal wildland firefighters is low,” the report said.
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“Officials and eight stakeholders also noted that the pay does not reflect the risk or physical demands of the work. We reported that the Forest Service and Interior agencies in August 2021 implemented an administration initiative to increase the minimum hourly wage for federal wildland firefighters from $13 to $15 per hour.”
The report said while the increase in pay was a positive step, “pay still did not reflect the demands of the job and was not competitive with nonfederal entities.”
“The recruitment process is broken,” said Casey Judd, President of the Federal Wildland Fire Services Association. “Let’s take care of our federal wildland firefighters. Let’s compensate them properly. Let’s recognize them for who they are and once we do that, we’ll see if we improve recruitment and retention.
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Judd said federal firefighters have been flagging these recruitment challenges since at least the 1990s and said it’s long overdue for a change.
“Maybe we should have started a wee bit long ago and we could have had a lot of these issues resolved by now,” said Judd. “We just need better communication with all groups of folks and let’s use our money wisely.”
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In response to the GAO report, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Agriculture pointed out that Congress did allocate more money for the Department to help address these growing needs in the latest budget: “The USDA Forest Service Fiscal Year 2024 Budget takes another significant step forward in ongoing efforts to build and maintain a professional, year-round workforce that is better aligned with the challenges of today’s wildfire activity which are expected to continue to increase due to climate change.
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The Budget builds upon the historic reforms in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) by providing a permanent solution for Federal wildland firefighters. Increasing investments in the Federal wildland fire management workforce to deliver an updated, competitive, and equitable pay structure and an improved support system will help address recruitment and retention challenges that have affected this workforce for decades.
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We greatly appreciate the significant resources Congress has provided through the BIL and the IRA that will allow the Forest Service, with our many partners, to take the initial steps to address the wildfire crisis.
We remain committed to working with congressional leaders on this crucial proposal. We look forward to working with Congress to support, retain, and modernize the federal wildland firefighter workforce.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Museum of Art has unveiled a new mural to commemorate the Pulse victims.
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The new mural includes portraits of each of the 49 victims.
On Monday, the seventh anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, many families of the victims gathered at the new mural instead of at the OnePulse remembrance ceremony over frustration with the lack of progress on that permanent memorial.
Photos: Remembering the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting
The new memorial is staying at the Orlando Museum of Art.
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Victims, survivors and some first responders painted on the walls, including one survivor who couldn’t be there for the unveiling.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The chief judge for Seminole and Brevard counties says it’s time to expand the Moore Justice Center in Viera.
The nation’s financial crisis derailed a planned 2008 expansion here, and since then, Chief Judge Jessica Recksiedler said the county has added more judges, more magistrates, and more cases.
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Recksiedler said right now judges are playing a game of musical courtrooms because there are only 21 courtrooms for 27 judges and three magistrates at the justice center.
On Monday, the chief judge brought her concerns to Brevard County commissioners, who asked the county manager to provide an update at its next meeting on courthouse needs focused on space and safety.
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Officials said it’s possible that the state may provide some money towards an expansion of the center. Commissioners have not decided yet if they will approve a study on a courthouse expansion.
Initially, the county thought a study on a courthouse expansion would cost about $50,000, but it’s likely to cost significantly more, which is why the commission is trying to get an idea of the scope of a potential study.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a night that changed Orlando, and it’s a night the community won’t forget.
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Seven years ago, 49 people lost their lives at the Pulse Nightclub, the youngest victim being 18 years old.
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At the time, it was the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
Monday’s remembrance won’t be held at the former nightclub on Orange Avenue. This year, the ceremony will take place at 7 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.
READ: ‘Our hearts remain broken’: Community reflects on 7 years since Pulse tragedy
You can stream the ceremony here.
Photos: Remembering the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting
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The Indiana Philanthropy Alliance staged a gathering in LaPorte County to showcase the impact of recent community investments.
The association represents Indiana foundations that cumulatively invest more than $2 billion in social causes across the Hoosier State. It brought in leaders from grantmaking institutions from across Indiana for a two-day board meeting, its first in Northwest Indiana.
"This gathering is a testament to the tremendous potential that philanthropy holds in transforming communities," said Claudia Cummings, president and CEO of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance. "LaPorte and Michigan City are vibrant cities with so much to offer, and I eagerly look forward to experiencing the impact philanthropy has had firsthand."
The Unity Foundation of LaPorte County and Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte hosted the meetings.
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"Through our collaborative efforts, we have witnessed tangible change and progress, and we are eager to share these inspiring stories with our esteemed colleagues from across Indiana," Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Board Chair Maggi Spartz of Unity Foundation said.
Nonprofit leaders visited local sights like the Michigan City Lighthouse, the Washington Park Zoo, Mount Baldy and the Lubeznik Center for the Arts. They learned about projects like the You Are Beautiful hotel development and the $500 million South Shore Double Track NWI project.
In LaPorte, they want kayaking, biking and walking to learn more about Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte-funded Healthy Living projects. They visited the Chessie Trail, the Clear Lake Trailhead, the Stone Lake Beach and Unity Park on the shore of Pine Lake.
"We are delighted to host the IPA Board meeting at HFL Conference & Learning Center. This is a great opportunity to welcome members from throughout the state and showcase the philanthropic work in our community," said Maria Fruth, a board member of both the Healthcare Foundation of LaPorte and the Indiana Philanthropy Association.
For more information, visit www.inphilanthropy.org.
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us."
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Major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital 'a victory for East Chicago'
EAST CHICAGO — A major investment in life-saving cardiac care at St. Catherine Hospital is being hailed as a victory for East Chicago.
The long-standing hospital in the Indiana Harbor neighborhood landed a $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to improve health care access for people who are medically vulnerable or underinsured.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan helped line up the money and helped announce the investment.
"Today is a victory for the residents of East Chicago because it's access to health care," he said. "I was born at St. Catherine Hospital. My grandparents were taken here. My mom and dad were cared for here. My sister was a candy striper here and went on to become a nurse practitioner for Northwestern. This was and still is an anchor for the community."
East Chicago leaders were concerned about the hospital's future after Franciscan Health decided to close the similarly aged former St. Margaret Hospital in neighboring Hammond, Northwest Indiana's most populous city.
"They wanted to make sure the safety-net hospital continued," he said. "What today is about is assuring the city of East Chicago and every resident that St. Catherine is thriving and investing in new technology that gives them access to care equal to anywhere around the world. This is an investment in East Chicago itself, and it allows the residents to understand they have access to quality care here in the city."
When Mrvan was North Township trustee, he often heard complaints from residents that they didn't have access to care.
"This is a safety-net hospital. That means it takes care of the most vulnerable populations," he said. "This technology is the gold standard for Northwest Indiana. It's the same technology you would have in the city of Chicago, but it's right here in East Chicago. The hospital is working to provide world-class health care. As a congressman, I will listen to your concerns and try to provide access to health care, the best technology and the best for East Chicago."
St. Catherine CEO Leo Correa said the hospital continues to provide advanced technology to East Chicago and surrounding communities.
"St. Catherine Hospital is committed to ensuring that our community has state-of-the-art cardiac care close to home," Correa said. "It's a well-known fact that in the 1960s, St. Catherine Hospital became the choice facility in the Chicagoland area for the treatment of heart disease, performing the first open-heart surgery in Northwest Indiana. And today, we continue to invest in cardiac care and treating heart disease."
The hospital will install an Azurion 7 C20 Catalyst table, an image-guided therapy system that provides high-quality images with low doses of X-rays. Philips Healthcare is installing the new technology in its cath lab, which is undergoing a multiphase modernization project.
It will allow for precision diagnosis and treatment for patients. The new technology can capture uncommon angiography views, provide real-time 3-D impressions for complex vascular interventions and better visualize stent and balloon placement in coronary arteries.
"Our patients and clinicians benefit from the fast procedure times, reduced radiation exposure and superior image quality of this new technology," said Mary Miller, director of Cardiovascular Services.
St. Catherine Hospital has long placed an emphasis on cardiac care while serving the community for nearly a century, Correa said.
"During that time, we built a reputation for providing unparalleled cardiac care," he said. "That did not happen by chance. That's the result of an intentional investment in top health care providers and resources.
"We have fortified a culture of excellence in cardiac care by continuing to invest in skilled specialists and technologies to diagnose and treat heart disease. St. Catherine, along with our fellow hospitals in Community Healthcare System, Community Hospital in Munster and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, operates one of the largest and most advanced cardiovascular programs in Northwest Indiana. Our hospitals are certified chest-pain centers that are fully accredited by the Joint Commission or the American College of Cardiology.
"Every day, highly skilled cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologic and cardiac support staff walk through our doors and use their expertise to treat patients who put their trust in us." | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/indiana-philanthropy-alliance-hosts-gathering-in-laporte-county/article_5e283dac-0892-11ee-9c3a-ffa6fbb6ddf2.html | 2023-06-13T01:15:53 | 1 | https://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/indiana-philanthropy-alliance-hosts-gathering-in-laporte-county/article_5e283dac-0892-11ee-9c3a-ffa6fbb6ddf2.html |
MERRILLVILLE — “I’m not in a closet anymore,” Principal Lisa Gutierrez told visitors Monday.
Her new office at Aquinas Catholic Community School is among several additions.
In what may be reflective of a national trend in Catholic education, Aquinas is celebrating expansion in enrollment and its physical plant.
Bishop Robert J. McClory of the Catholic Diocese of Gary joined with other officials Monday for the dedication of the $3 million expansion at the elementary school on the grounds of Holy Martyrs parish.
Aquinas, which has seen a 37% increase in enrollment since 2017, has undergone a renovation project that includes:
- Upgrades to the school’s front entrance and front office.
- Two new classrooms.
- A new space to accommodate students with additional learning needs.
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“This is great. We’re getting more room,” said seventh-grader Maria Gonzalez, 12.
“They’re making more room for teachers," said fifth-grader Angel Gonzalez, 11, Maria’s brother.
The expansion received funding from the Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation, Bruce and Beth White, parishioners of Holy Martyrs, and Big Shoulders Fund of Northwest Indiana.
McClory called the project an “awesome and wonderful accomplishment,” praising the school community for maintaining classes during construction.
To families, the bishop said the expanded school represents a “commitment to you and positive Catholic education. We see the growth of the school as a sign of hope for the community.”
Construction began a year ago. But Dan Kozlowski, executive manager of Big Shoulders, said the project began three years ago, when Big Shoulders officials met with Gutierrez and learned of her vision for the school’s future.
Gutierrrez recalled that the school, which opened in 1966, once featured portable classrooms: “For the first time, we’re able to serve 10 grades in a beautiful building.”
Now, students and staff will not have to go through the “wind tunnel” that separated the parish hall and former school building.
“I’m so overwhelmed by the blessing of all this,” the principal said. “This is beyond anyone’s expectations.”
Aquinas isn't alone in its growth. The National Catholic Educational Association reports that enrollment has increased for the second year in a row. The trend began with a 3.8% increase in 2021-22, coming out of the pandemic, and rose by 0.3% the next year to nearly 1.7 million children attending Catholic schools.
The NCEA also reports an increase is diversity in Catholic school enrollment, with 23.1% of students coming from a racial minority. That includes 19.3% Hispanic, 22% of other faiths, and 6.9% with special needs.
Aquinas finished the school year with 210 students in preschool through eighth grades. Gutierrez said the number of enrollees for the fall is at 220, and that could swell to 240.
According to Private School Review, 88% of Aquinas’ enrollment reflects students of color.
Gutierrez, who has been at Aquinas for seven years, noted that nearly every student is receiving an Indiana Choice Scholarship, or voucher. But “growth is not about vouchers. We offer a positive Catholic school culture. This is a joyous, beautiful place that is in line with Catholic teaching.”
In a diocese with 20 schools, the Aquinas expansion may be the first major school project since the opening of St. Paul Catholic School in Valparaiso in 2006.
Beth White cited several positive changes at Aquinas in addition to the expansion: a school lunch program, food deliveries to school families during the pandemic, and the implementing of social and emotional issues to the curriculum.
Working with Big Shoulders Fund, the Whites — Bruce died of cancer in January — have given $16 million to Diocese of Gary schools over 10 years.
White cited a strong sense of community: “A community doesn’t just happen. A building is just a building. It’s what’s inside that really makes the difference.”
Joshua Hale, president and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund, said the ceremonial ribbon-cutting is “the start of something not the end.”
He pointed to hard work, a community voice, visionary leadership and generosity paving the way for this project.
Title 1 teacher Megan Anderson is in her third year at Aquinas. Her new room “means everything. We can do more in small groups and work with children who need extra support in math and reading.”
Tana Harris, whose daughter Heaven, 6, will enter first grade, cited increased security. “More kids can come in and out, and it’s more welcoming,” she said.
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Legislators announce $177K in grants for area arts activities
Children's Museum getting $38K
Tennessee Reps. John Ragan of Oak Ridge and Ed Butler of Rickman, both Republicans, have announced that $177,250 in Tennessee Ars Commission grants have been issued to 11 organizations, individuals and schools in Oak Ridge, Anderson, Morgan and Overton counties to support arts and cultural activities.
In Oak Ridge, the ·Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge - which is celebrating it's 50th anniversary - scored the highest grant at $38,190.
“The arts have played an important role throughout Tennessee’s history,” Ragan and Butler stated in a news release. “These investments will further cultivate the arts in our communities while also enriching countless lives. Economic development, tourism and education will benefit as well.”
Grant recipients include:
- Appalachian Arts Crafts Center, Clinton: $1,600
- Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge: $38,190
- Friends of Standing Stone State Park: $16,700
- Grow Oak Ridge: $6,670
- Historic Rugby Inc.: $13,700
- Megan Lingerfelt, who paints murals: $5,000
- Museum of Appalachia, Norris: $5,500
- Norris Elementary School: $20,000
- Oak Ridge Civic Museum Association: $24,000
- Oak Ridge Community Art Center: $18,790
- Oak Ridge Playhouse: $27,200
"Tennessee is fortunate to have elected leaders who understand the positive impact arts and culture have on Tennesseans and their communities,” Tennessee Arts Commission Executive Director Anne B. Pope stated in the release. “Arts and culture are vital tools for attracting and retaining businesses and help build stronger communities by enhancing the distinctive character of Tennessee places.”
The commission expects to award approximately 1,000 annual and rolling grants during the upcoming 2023-24 fiscal year, totaling up to $13.3 million, Pope added. These funds have a direct impact on communities across Tennessee, in both urban and rural areas.
The selection process involved a review by citizen advisory panels with expertise in various arts disciplines and a review by the full commission. Other grant opportunities are offered throughout the year with rolling deadlines for qualifying organizations including grants for Arts Build Communities and Student Ticket Subsidy. Additional information on grant programs offered by the commission is available at tnartscommission.org.
Tennessee’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $1.17 billion in annual economic activity through quality of life, economic vitality, tourism and a more balanced education for our children, according to the release.
Ragan represents House District 33, which includes most of Anderson County. He can be reached at rep.john.ragan@capitol.tn.gov or by calling 615-741-4400.
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EVERETT, Wash. — For decades it has been little more than a hulking curiosity on the Everett waterfront.
The ship "Equator" dates back to 1888. It has sat in drydock on the Everett waterfront since the 1960s.
A few years ago its stern collapsed and the Port of Everett determined the ship's future had sunk.
It will soon be dismantled.
A team of archaeologists from Texas A&M University is currently measuring and recording every inch of the Equator. Their goal is to find out more about how ships were built and used in the 19th century.
"We know so much more about East Coast vessels than we do out west. This is a really great opportunity for us. We're thrilled we're here," said Katie Custer-Bojakowski, a nautical archaeologist at Texas A&M.
The 135-year-old, 80-foot-long ship was originally a schooner once chartered by "Treasure Island" author Robert Louis Stevenson.
It's believed he wrote his book, The Wrecker, while on board.
The ship was later converted to a tug boat that worked in Puget Sound until being scuttled along the Everett waterfront in 1956.
By 1967, a group later raised the Equator, planning to restore it, but it simply sat dilapidated and decaying for nearly 60 more years.
"Preservation is no longer an option," said Custer-Bojakowski
With its warped beams bulging and bowing, if the ship could make a sound it would probably groan.
The Equator is essentially a shipwreck on dry land.
But researchers say its current condition is actually a good thing.
"This is amazing information for us," said Custer-Bojakowski. "We can see the framing system. That's the backbone of the ship."
Because it's falling apart researchers can see the boat's bones and its guts.
They are taking such exacting care in their measurements that they say they would actually be able to build an exact replica of the ship.
Instead, it will be scrapped.
Parts of Equator will likely be used in public art projects.
Its sailing days are done but its history will live.
"Of course, wooden vessels weren't expected to live forever. So, we're at the point where we want to make sure her legacy lives on and her story can be told," said Port of Everett spokesperson Catherine Soper.
"It wasn't just a ship," added Custer-Bojakowski. "It was the people on board and the industries it was involved with."
Your last chance to see Equator in its current state is this Thursday, June 15.
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TACOMA, Wash. — The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium says twin polar bear cubs Astra and Laerke are settling into their new home in Tacoma and will debut to the public on June 15.
The zoo provided access to them Monday, as curators began to learn their personalities. Astra, at 580 pounds, jumped and played in her new environment as 300-pound Laerke got a nap in. Zookeepers are still getting to know their favorite foods, habits and ways to train.
"They're still babies, they're still growing, so we're not entirely sure what they're going to need to eat so we're kind of letting them drive the ship here and they're telling us what they need," Assistant Curator Sheriden Ploof said. "Laerke is actually a little more independent than Astra, she seems to enjoy her alone time sometimes and she'll come out and play with toys in the water by herself, whereas Astra really would love it if Laerke would come and play with her all the time, and so she's a little less independent but very curious."
Days after the bears were born, Laerke had a medical emergency and was separated from Astra to receive constant, life-saving care. More than two years later, they were reunited. According to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, the "Association of Zoos & Aquariums polar bear population experts recommended the bears’ move to Tacoma to support the sustainability of a healthy, genetically diverse and demographically varied polar bear population."
Updated exhibits will educate visitors about the species and the impacts of climate change on their habitats. Nonprofit Polar Bears International says the zoo will also participate in research to answer questions that could contribute to conservation efforts.
"[The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium has] a commitment to polar bear research, education and climate action programming, and so it's so important for bears under human care to be acting as ambassadors for their wild counterparts," Polar Bears International Director of Conservation Programs Marissa Krouse said. "To be able to participate in observational and noninvasive research is so important at zoos and aquariums." | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/twin-polar-bears-debut-point-defiance-zoo/281-7cbb381f-d62b-40d0-804d-b5fd910f207c | 2023-06-13T01:34:46 | 1 | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/twin-polar-bears-debut-point-defiance-zoo/281-7cbb381f-d62b-40d0-804d-b5fd910f207c |
Echo Realty LP is scheduled to auction off what has been a three-building headquarters complex for Giant Eagle Inc. at RIDC O’Hara, a commitment to sell that comes as the region’s largest grocery chain and private employer continues its remote-work arrangements.
An investment sales team in the Pittsburgh office of JLL lead by Mark Popovich and Claudia Steeb is circulating an offering memorandum for 701 Alpha Dr., what had been Giant Eagle’s main 70,000-square-foot headquarters office, making the grocer’s other buildings there, 101 Kappa Dr. and 649 Alpha Dr., available to buy as well, either separately or together.
According to marketing materials listed with CoStar, the three buildings are scheduled to go up for auction on CoStar’s Ten-X online auction service on June 20.
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When Pirates outfielder Josh Palacios walked onto the second-floor full-scale baseball field at Bianco School of Baseball on Thursday afternoon, he liked what he saw. And he knew what it meant to developing youth ballplayers.
“This is extremely important to players growing up in the Northeast,” he said.
The baseball season is a relatively short one for youth in Pennsylvania and in Brooklyn, New York, where Palacios was born and raised in a baseball family where he’s not only been a Major Leaguer since 2021, but also his brother is a minor leaguer in the Cleveland Guardians organization, his father played AAA baseball and his uncle was a former major leaguer, among others.
Palacios said players who grow up in the South and in warmer climes have an advantage over those from colder climates, where several months out of the year they can’t play outside. The Bianco indoor diamond is full-sized and has life-sized wall coverings that mimic the look at PNC Park right down to the alignment of the foul poles. It’s a good way for developing players to get experience in the sights and sounds of the game 52 weeks out of the year, Palacios said.
“Having a facility like this is a big benefit,” he said.
Giving that leg up to players in the Pittsburgh region is the reason for Bianco Baseball, which serves about 1,800 families annually. It was founded in 1991 by Matt Bianco, a former W.P.I.A.L. and University of Pittsburgh baseball standout. It’s grown since 1991, when Bianco and his wife Chrissie founded the school with one batting cage.
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A home is currently for sale in Fox Chapel for nearly $5 million.
The newly-built home is located at 107 Nantucket Dr. It is listed for $4.95 million with Trudy Ward and Meredith Ward Ley - Ward Ley Real Estate Team of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
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A jury in Omaha has found in favor of Werner Enterprises in a lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accusing the Omaha-based transportation company of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act for not hiring a Texas driver who is deaf.
Werner's attorneys successfully argued at trial the decision not to hire Andrew Deuschle was "due to legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons."
On Friday, at the end of a five-day trial in U.S. District Court of Nebraska in Omaha, the jury deliberated for about an hour and a half before returning a verdict siding with Werner.
The EEOC had sought a judgment declaring that Werner's employment application violates the ADA and ordering the company to stop making any disability-related inquiries of job candidates. They also had sought money for back pay, job search expenses and other compensation, plus punitive damages.
According to the complaint filed in 2018, Deuschle, who has been deaf since infancy, received an exemption from the hearing requirement set out in federal regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
And in 2015, he applied for a co-driver position at Werner and, by email, told a recruiter about his nearly five months of experience driving for another carrier, C.R. England, and about his hearing exemption.
Werner "preapproved" his application, but ultimately didn't hire him.
In a pretrial ruling, the judge rejected Werner's defense that Deuschle posed a direct threat to the health and safety of himself or others if allowed to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
At trial, the EEOC alleged, and Werner admitted, they have a practice of classifying deaf drivers differently when they apply for employment. While non-deaf drivers' initial applications are automatically preapproved and they're conditionally offered a job, deaf drivers' applications go to a manager.
It wasn't clear at what stage of the process Deuschle received his preapproval from Werner.
In this case in particular, Elizabeth Culhane, one of Werner's attorneys, argued that Deuschle wasn't able to perform the essential functions of the position because he couldn't complete the company's in-house training program, which requires spoken communications in emergency situations.
"Although Werner’s safety department determined the proposed accommodations for training a deaf driver in its driver placement program are unsafe, the EEOC has brought a campaign of litigation against Werner for declining to hire and train Deuschle" and another driver, Culhane said.
She also pointed to the fact that Deuschle never provided Werner with a copy of his Department of Transportation exemption and argued the evidence does not support a finding of any violation of the ADA.
"To the contrary, even the EEOC acknowledged during the course of its investigation that Deuschle did not provide all requested information in a timely manner, thereby conceding the legitimacy of one of Werner’s proffered nondiscriminatory reasons for not hiring Deuschle," Culhane said in a pretrial brief.
The most fuel-efficient vehicles introduced each year since 1975
Tthe history of fuel-efficient vehicles in the US
The typical car today will take you about 26 miles on a gallon of gas, or the electric equivalent, but that wasn't always the case.
The General used data from the Environmental Protection Agency to find the most fuel-efficient car and truck every year since 1975. For this analysis, years represent the model year of the vehicle; the EPA determined the most fuel-efficient vehicles by their overall miles per gallon.
Manufacturers have made great strides in fuel efficiency over the past half-century. The typical fuel economy of a passenger vehicle in 1975 was about 13 miles per gallon, while in 2022 it has doubled to more than 26 miles per gallon. Based on February 2023 urban gas prices , that efficiency saves drivers about $13 per 100 miles. Typical vehicle carbon dioxide emissions have also dropped off about 61% in that time period, from 661 grams per mile in 1975 to 256 grams per mile in 2022, EPA data shows.
Drivers who wanted to travel the farthest on every buck they poured into gas tanks in the 1970s were likely looking at buying a boxy Volkswagen or a Honda sedan. And in the 1980s the two-door GM Sprint was about as efficient a vehicle as you could find, according to EPA data. But in the last decade, it's hybrid and electric vehicles that have increasingly stolen the spotlight from traditional automakers who were previously top of their class for fuel efficiency.
Still, Honda and American automaker General Motors had the most cars on the list, which dates back to 1975. GM's trucks also dominated in fuel efficiency alongside Ford.
The Department of Transportation was created in the 1960s, though by that time U.S. highway construction was well underway. And by the late 1960s and early 1970s, the federal government was ready to get serious about regulating the safety of vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was created to enforce federal motor vehicle safety standards. Regulations instated over the next decade included requirements for seat belts, lower tailpipe emissions , front and rear bumpers, and labels for fuel efficiency .
Those regulations forever changed the way vehicles were manufactured. Today, vehicle fuel efficiency is front-and-center in advertising, and most manufacturers' model lineups feature fewer combustion engines than ever before, favoring hybrid or all-electric drivetrains. For electric and hybrid electric vehicles, fuel efficiency is measured in miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) which uses the kilowatt-hour equivalent to gasoline for generating the heat needed to fuel a vehicle engine. Here, it's reported as the EPA does, using MPG for both MPG and MPGe.
The Biden administration proposed the strictest regulations on automobile emissions in history in April 2023. The proposed regulation would apply to tailpipe emissions from 2027 to 2032 and would effectively force automakers to produce even more electric vehicles.
Keep reading to take a spin through the history of fuel-efficient vehicles in the U.S.
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1975
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Civic CVCC
--- Overall mileage: 28.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 33 mpg
--- City mileage: 25.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Nissan Pickup
--- Overall mileage: 20.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 24.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 18.3 mpg
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1976
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Civic CVCC
--- Overall mileage: 30.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 33.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 28.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Ford Courier pickup
--- Overall mileage: 23 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 25.9 mpg
--- City mileage: 21.1 mpg
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1977
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Civic CVCC
--- Overall mileage: 37.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 40.2 mpg
--- City mileage: 35.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Courier cab chassis, Ford Courier pickup, Mazda B1800 pickup
--- Overall mileage: 27.4 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 31.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 25 mpg
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1978
- Most fuel-efficient car: VW Rabbit
--- Overall mileage: 37.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 40.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 35.2 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Courier cab chassis, Ford Courier pickup, Mazda B1800 pickup
--- Overall mileage: 27.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 30 mpg
--- City mileage: 26.3 mpg
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1979
- Most fuel-efficient car: VW Rabbit
--- Overall mileage: 39.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 42.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 36.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Courier pickup, Mazda B2000 pickup
--- Overall mileage: 25.9 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 28.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 24 mpg
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1980
- Most fuel-efficient car: VW Rabbit
--- Overall mileage: 40.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 44.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 37.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: VW 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 38.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 41.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 35.9 mpg
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1981
- Most fuel-efficient car: VW Rabbit
--- Overall mileage: 40.9 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 45.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 37.9 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: VW P/U 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 36 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 39.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 33.4 mpg
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1982
- Most fuel-efficient car: VW Rabbit
--- Overall mileage: 42.7 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 45.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 40.9 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: VW P/U 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 37 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 37.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 36.6 mpg
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1983
- Most fuel-efficient car: Nissan Sentra
--- Overall mileage: 45.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 47.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 43.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: VW P/U 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 38.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 38.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 37.8 mpg
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1984
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Civic Coupe
--- Overall mileage: 48 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 51.2 mpg
--- City mileage: 45.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: GM P'UP P/U 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 36.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 38.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 34.6 mpg
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1985
- Most fuel-efficient cars: GM Firefly, GM Sprint, Suzuki SA310
--- Overall mileage: 49.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 52.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 47.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: GM P'UP P/U 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 36.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 38.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 34.6 mpg
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1986
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Sprint ER
--- Overall mileage: 56.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 59.2 mpg
--- City mileage: 54.8 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: GM P'UP 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 36 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 38.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 34.3 mpg
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1987
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Sprint ER
--- Overall mileage: 54.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 57.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 52.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: GM P'UP 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 36 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 38.5 mpg
--- City mileage: 34 mpg
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1988
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Sprint Metro
--- Overall mileage: 54.4 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 57.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 52.2 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 27.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 28.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 27 mpg
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1989
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Civic CRX
--- Overall mileage: 50.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 53.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 47.9 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Sidekick
--- Overall mileage: 27.7 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 28.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 27.2 mpg
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1990
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro XFI
--- Overall mileage: 53.4 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 56.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 50.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 27.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 28.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 27.2 mpg
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1991
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro XFI
--- Overall mileage: 53 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 56.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 50.2 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 27.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27.9 mpg
--- City mileage: 27 mpg
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1992
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro XFI
--- Overall mileage: 52.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 56 mpg
--- City mileage: 49.6 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 27.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 26.8 mpg
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1993
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro XFI
--- Overall mileage: 52.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 55.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 49.1 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 27.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 26.6 mpg
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1994
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro XFI
--- Overall mileage: 52.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 55.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 49.3 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 27 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 26.4 mpg
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1995
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Civic HB VX
--- Overall mileage: 47.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 53 mpg
--- City mileage: 42.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Suzuki Samurai
--- Overall mileage: 26.9 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27.5 mpg
--- City mileage: 26.3 mpg
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1996
- Most fuel-efficient car: Suzuki Swift
--- Overall mileage: 43.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 46.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 40.3 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: GM S10 pickup 2WD, GM Sonoma 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 25.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 29.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 22.3 mpg
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1997
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro
--- Overall mileage: 42.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 46.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 39.5 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: GM S10 pickup 2WD, GM Sonoma 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 25.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 29.5 mpg
--- City mileage: 22.2 mpg
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1998
- Most fuel-efficient car: GM Metro
--- Overall mileage: 42 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 46.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 38.1 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Ford Ranger electric 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 25.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 32.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 20.2 mpg
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1999
- Most fuel-efficient cars: VW New Beetle, VW New Golf, VW New Jetta
--- Overall mileage: 41 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 45.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 36.8 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: GM Tracker 4X4 convertible
--- Overall mileage: 24.7 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 23 mpg
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2000
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 57.4 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 63 mpg
--- City mileage: 51.8 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Ford Ranger electric 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 24.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 31.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 19.9 mpg
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2001
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 56.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 61.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 50.8 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Ranger pickup 2WD, Mazda B2300 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 23.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 25.5 mpg
--- City mileage: 21.7 mpg
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2002
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 55.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 60.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 50.2 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: GM Tracker 4WD hardtop, Suzuki Vitara 4-door 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 25.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 28.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 22.9 mpg
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2003
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 55 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 60.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 49.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Ranger pickup 2WD, Mazda B2300 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 23.9 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 21.4 mpg
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2004
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 53.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 57.9 mpg
--- City mileage: 48.6 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Ranger pickup 2WD, Mazda B2300 2WD
--- Overall mileage: 23.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 20.8 mpg
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2005
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 53.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 57.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 48.3 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Ford Escape HEV 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 27 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 28.1 mpg
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2006
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda Insight
--- Overall mileage: 53 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 57.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 47.9 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Escape hybrid 4WD, Ford Mariner Hybrid 4WD, Mazda Tribute hybrid 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 27 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 28.1 mpg
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2007
- Most fuel-efficient car: Toyota Prius
--- Overall mileage: 46.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 45.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 47.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Escape hybrid 4WD, Ford Mariner hybrid 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 27.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 27.6 mpg
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2008
- Most fuel-efficient car: Toyota Prius
--- Overall mileage: 46.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 45.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 47.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Escape hybrid 4WD, Ford Mariner hybrid 4WD, Mazda Tribute hybrid 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 27.9 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27 mpg
--- City mileage: 29.3 mpg
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2009
- Most fuel-efficient car: Toyota Prius
--- Overall mileage: 46.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 45.1 mpg
--- City mileage: 47.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: GM VUE hybrid
--- Overall mileage: 28.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 29.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 26.7 mpg
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2010
- Most fuel-efficient car: Honda FCX
--- Overall mileage: 60.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 60.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 59.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Mazda Tribute hybrid 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 28.7 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 27.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 30.6 mpg
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2011
- Most fuel-efficient car: BMW 1 Series Active E
--- Overall mileage: 100.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 96.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 106.7 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: Ford Escape hybrid 4WD, Ford Mariner Hybrid 4WD
--- Overall mileage: 28.2 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 26.9 mpg
--- City mileage: 30.1 mpg
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2012
- Most fuel-efficient car: Mitsubishi i-MiEV
--- Overall mileage: 109 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 98.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 126.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient trucks: GM C15 Sierra 2WD hybrid, GM C15 Silverado 2WD hybrid, GM C1500 Tahoe 2WD hybrid, GM C1500 Yukon 2WD hybrid, GM Escalade 2WD hybrid
--- Overall mileage: 29.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 32.6 mpg
--- City mileage: 25.5 mpg
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2013
- Most fuel-efficient car: Toyota iQ EV
--- Overall mileage: 117 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 104.8 mpg
--- City mileage: 138.3 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Subaru XV Crosstrek AWD
--- Overall mileage: 28.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 32 mpg
--- City mileage: 24.9 mpg
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2014
- Most fuel-efficient car: BMW I3 BEV
--- Overall mileage: 121.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 111.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 137.5 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Subaru XV Crosstrek AWD
--- Overall mileage: 30.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 32.2 mpg
--- City mileage: 28.8 mpg
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2015
- Most fuel-efficient car: BMW I3 BEV
--- Overall mileage: 121.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 111.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 137.5 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Subaru XV Crosstrek hybrid
--- Overall mileage: 31.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 33.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 29.4 mpg
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2016
- Most fuel-efficient car: BMW I3 BEV
--- Overall mileage: 121.3 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 111.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 137.5 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Toyota RAV4 hybrid AWD
--- Overall mileage: 31.8 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 30.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 34 mpg
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2017
- Most fuel-efficient car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
--- Overall mileage: 132.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 122 mpg
--- City mileage: 150 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Stellantis Pacifica hybrid
--- Overall mileage: 48.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 41.5 mpg
--- City mileage: 62.5 mpg
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2018
- Most fuel-efficient car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
--- Overall mileage: 132.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 122 mpg
--- City mileage: 150 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Tesla Model X 75D
--- Overall mileage: 93.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 95.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 91.2 mpg
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2019
- Most fuel-efficient car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric
--- Overall mileage: 132.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 122 mpg
--- City mileage: 150 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Tesla Model X Standard Range
--- Overall mileage: 100.5 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 97.5 mpg
--- City mileage: 104.7 mpg
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2020
- Most fuel-efficient car: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
--- Overall mileage: 138.6 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 132 mpg
--- City mileage: 148.4 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Tesla Model X Long Range Plus
--- Overall mileage: 103.9 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 100.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 108.4 mpg
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2021
- Most fuel-efficient car: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD
--- Overall mileage: 139.1 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 132.4 mpg
--- City mileage: 149 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Tesla Model Y standard range RWD
--- Overall mileage: 127 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 118.7 mpg
--- City mileage: 139.9 mpg
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2022 (preliminary)
- Most fuel-efficient car: Lucid Air G Touring AWD w/19 inch wheels
--- Overall mileage: 131.4 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 132.3 mpg
--- City mileage: 130.2 mpg
- Most fuel-efficient truck: Tesla Model Y AWD
--- Overall mileage: 121 miles per gallon
--- Highway mileage: 115.9 mpg
--- City mileage: 128.5 mpg
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The long-empty lot in northeast Lincoln’s University Place, where Green's Furnace & Plumbing Co. operated for decades until it was destroyed by fire in 2003, took another step Monday toward a new beginning.
The City Council on Monday found that plans by Speedway Properties to develop a three-story building with apartments and ground-floor commercial space conforms with the city-county Comprehensive Plan.
The council also heard a request to amend the planned unit development in the area to allow for the sale of alcohol on the site.
“It will be nice to see the redevelopment of the former Green’s site in this area of town transition into a new, catalyst project for the area,” said Council Chairman Tom Beckius.
The fire caused $1.1 million in damage and gutted the building, which had been there since 1906.
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The city bought the now-empty lot — on the southwest corner at 48th Street and Madison Avenue — in 2003 and since then there’s been very little activity, save a few events and Fourth of July fireworks stands, said Dan Marvin, the city’s urban development director.
The goal of a 1998 redevelopment plan for the area was to enliven the 48th Street corridor, and the vacant lot has been an impediment to that, he said.
The lot was on the city’s website as surplus property for many years, but few people brought ideas to the city, he said, until Speedway Properties brought forward its plan.
Those plans include 54 apartments, 20% of which would be designated as affordable housing for people making 60% of the area median income.
Amenities would include a community gathering space with a kitchen, a fitness center and a game room, and 64-68 parking stalls.
The 5,000 square feet of commercial space will likely include a restaurant and other mixed uses, Marvin said.
“The vision is to create an active 48th Street,” he said. “We want an inviting pedestrian experience, but we’ll have cars going through it (along 48th Street) as well.”
A bus stop in the area will likely have to be moved. There will be alley access to the property, and developers hope to have outdoor dining on the south end of the lot, he said.
DaNay Kalkowski, the attorney representing the developer, said they’ve held meetings with neighboring property owners — including officials from Nebraska Wesleyan University — and they have all been supportive of the project.
The Urban Design Committee unanimously recommended approval of the project, as did the Lincoln-Lancaster County Planning Commission.
After the fire, Green’s relocated to a site about a mile north and sold the vacant lot to the city for $387,500.
Developers hope to make use of about $1.9 million in tax-increment financing, which allows developers to use future property taxes the redevelopment generates to pay for certain upfront costs.
To use TIF, Speedway Properties, which plans to invest about $8.5 million in the project, will have to negotiate a redevelopment agreement with the city. | https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/development-of-long-vacant-lot-in-ne-lincoln-moves-forward/article_12b972c4-0972-11ee-932f-03a72fa294d8.html | 2023-06-13T01:38:55 | 1 | https://journalstar.com/news/local/government-politics/development-of-long-vacant-lot-in-ne-lincoln-moves-forward/article_12b972c4-0972-11ee-932f-03a72fa294d8.html |
ABERDEEN, Wash. — This may help ease your guilt if you have any overdue library books.
An overdue library book was returned to the Aberdeen Timberland Library on June 5, over 81 years after its due date, the Timberland Regional Library said in a Facebook post last week.
"The Bounty Trilogy," written by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall, was due on March 30, 1942, according to the library card inside the book's cover. The book, which includes three novels written between 1932 and 1934, was not returned until eight decades later.
The library said the book was recently found in a storage unit and returned to the library. If the overdue fines accrued at $0.02 per day, excluding holidays and Sundays as outlined on the card, the reader would have owed $484.80 in late fees in 2023, according to the library.
But fret not: The Aberdeen library has eliminated overdue fines, meaning even a book turned in eight decades after its due date won't cost a penny.
And, in case you were wondering, the first book in the "Mutinty of the Bounty" trilogy is still in circulation at the Aberdeen library. Just keep in mind there is a short review written on the book's inside cover that said, "I wouldn't read this book if I was paid to." | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/overdue-library-book-washington-library-81-years-after-due-date/281-c8568216-93ae-4cd8-8cdf-9eb81696caa0 | 2023-06-13T01:39:23 | 1 | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/overdue-library-book-washington-library-81-years-after-due-date/281-c8568216-93ae-4cd8-8cdf-9eb81696caa0 |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Oak Park Farmers Market came back Saturday after the weekend event was paused in 2022 to search for a new nonprofit host.
Longtime farmers market manager Joany Titherington said a $500,000 grant from last year's California state budget provided a much-needed boost.
"Once you taste freshly grown fruit, not shipped from out of state or out of country, it's hard to go back," she told ABC10. "Almost 90% of our farmers are within 25 miles of where we we sit right now... so this is about local economy as well as feeding people."
In May, The Food Literacy Center's Board of Directors in Sacramento voted to adopt the farmers market for the first time in its history.
Center officials described the Oak Park Farmers Market as providing access to fresh and healthy produce to one of the city's largest food deserts.
Along with California Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, City Councilmember Caity Maple helped secure the $500,000 grant.
"All throughout my district many areas are considered food deserts, and so those are places where people don't have easy access to affordable fruits and vegetables," Maple told ABC10. " So we're growing food justice initiatives throughout the city of Sacramento — and that includes things like this farmers market."
The farmers market will also be broadening its scope to provide food education and assist with nearby small food businesses.
Titherington said future growth means she will eventually start up her own nonprofit centered around the Oak Park Farmers Market.
"I ran this market for 12 years and we did absolutely great in what we did growing this farmers market. Now, it's all about rebuilding," she said. "We looked at transferring our information from one nonprofit to another nonprofit so and we're still working on it."
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Adverse weather including high wind gusts caused power outages across Kenosha County Sunday, affecting over 3,600 customers according to a We Energies official.
We Energies spokeswoman Amy Jahns said there were “a few” outages across the county, although “the majority of customers that were affected” were in the City of Kenosha.
Residents reported outages in the Southport Shopping Center, on Green Bay Road, at about 10 a.m. Several businesses east of I-94 and north of Hwy 50 also lost power Sunday afternoon.
Additional outages were reported later in the evening on Kenosha’s north side at about 6 p.m. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-power-outages-affect-more-than-3-600-customers/article_44cc082c-0944-11ee-ae17-5f53cf5acb93.html | 2023-06-13T01:43:29 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/kenosha-county-power-outages-affect-more-than-3-600-customers/article_44cc082c-0944-11ee-ae17-5f53cf5acb93.html |
Trying to beat his Guinness World Record for the second time, Bryce Martin, recruited two other Lego enthusiasts to help him take back his title of, "largest word spelled with Lego bricks."
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, after 36 hours of building, Martin and his team of Mustafa Badrudduja and Matt Neyens completed the word "PERSEVERE" with 100,101 bricks. The old record, set by a team in China, had stood at 44,029 bricks.
"I had the very large aspiration of 100,000, but given how difficult it was to do individually last year -- when my record was 23,629 - I figured it would be best to get some help," Martin said.
The word they built was chosen to celebrate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"I think everyone had their fair share of stories and trials through (the pandemic) that anyone related to the healthcare field could relate to," Badrudduja said. "So it's kind of like a celebration that we're back to some normalcy now."
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However, Martin said he was planning on the word to originally be "perseverance."
"When I was designing it, I was probably three letters in and the total count of what the bricks would be was going so far exceed 100,000," Martin said.
To plan the design, Martin said he wrote "persevere" on Microsoft Word then enlarged it and pixelated it. He then put the pixels into Microsoft Excel where every cell equaled one block.
Martin said he was worried when he was buying the pieces and noticed it was difficult to find green blocks.
"I was a little concerned because the color green is actually not super common," Martin said. "I didn't have a lot of excess, so I was really hoping that I counted correctly because, if I didn't, there might have been a couple purple bricks scattered in there."
The letter 'e' was the only green letter in the middle of the word. Martin said he "was sweating a little bit when they got to the 'e.'"
Each of the colors in the word represented something. Red signified "sacrifice and courage," orange as "enthusiasm and emotion," blue was for "trust and commitment," yellow was "friendship and optimism" and green depicted "new beginnings and growth."
Throughout the 36 hour build, Badrudduja said it was fun having staff members come by and chatting with everyone, which helped motivate him to finish the world record build.
"The whole thing has been really fun," Neyens said.
For now, the build is at the Schmidt Surgery Center at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital, but will be relocated to the main atrium of the hospital eventually. Martin said he's unsure how long administration will keep the display up.
"We really are a family here at Froedtert South and just their actions (administration) over the last couple days really affirms that," Martin said. "The support and their taking an interest means a lot." | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/lego-enthusiasts-break-world-record-with-largest-word-spelled-in-lego-bricks-at-froedtert-pleasant/article_b02e5da8-092c-11ee-87e0-2ffcb97eb58d.html | 2023-06-13T01:43:30 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/lego-enthusiasts-break-world-record-with-largest-word-spelled-in-lego-bricks-at-froedtert-pleasant/article_b02e5da8-092c-11ee-87e0-2ffcb97eb58d.html |
The Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center offers free Medicare workshops for those who are new to Medicare, or those who want to learn more.
Trained benefit specialists will be available to answer your questions and discuss the decisions residents need to make, including the basics of Medicare coverage, options for private health and drug coverage, and public benefits that can help with health care costs.
Medicare 2023 Workshops to choose from include:
Salem Lakes Village Hall, 9814 Antioch Road, on Thursday, June 15, 10 a.m. to noon
Paddock Lake Village Office, 6969 236th Ave., on Wednesday, July 19, 10 a.m. to noon
Bristol Village Office, 19801 83rd St., on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to noon
Due to limited seating, reservations are required. Call the ADRC at 262-605-6646 or 800-472-8008 to make a reservation or to learn more. | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/programs-about-medicare-decisions-offered-free-by-adrc-in-kenosha-county/article_274a077e-07a8-11ee-af8c-fb93c2b6ed91.html | 2023-06-13T01:43:30 | 1 | https://kenoshanews.com/news/local/programs-about-medicare-decisions-offered-free-by-adrc-in-kenosha-county/article_274a077e-07a8-11ee-af8c-fb93c2b6ed91.html |
BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. – The Botetourt County Parks and Recreation Department is offering a new community pickleball program.
Pickleball is growing in popularity, and some people even say it’s the fastest-growing sport in America. It’s a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, officials said.
You can head to Breckinridge Elementary to play on select days from June 20 to July 22, according to the department. There’s no need to bring your own equipment, officials said – the county provides the necessary equipment. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, the site said.
Open Court for pickleball will be offered on select days from June 20 to July 22 at Breckinridge Elementary, according to the department. The open play schedule is as follows:
- Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Thursdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
There will be “No Play Days” on July 1 and July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
And if you haven’t played before, don’t worry! There will be pickleball lessons for beginners on Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., according to the department’s website.
Pre-registration is required for lessons and spaces are limited to 12 participants per day, officials said. You must register for each session by 4 p.m. on the Friday prior to the lesson date. If you’re interested in lessons, you can click here to register. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/botetourt-county-to-offer-community-pickleball-program/ | 2023-06-13T01:43:54 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/botetourt-county-to-offer-community-pickleball-program/ |
LEXINGTON, Va. – For those looking to recognize the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, the City of Lexington has you covered.
The city will be hosting its Third Annual “Lex Rock BV Juneteenth” this Saturday, June 17, at Richardson Park from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The event will include kid activities, talent shows, food vendors, and live music.
There will also be time to learn about emancipation and freedom.
“I think it is great to one, create connections with those at Washington & Lee and VMI and the local black community and other interested parties to create a celebration of emancipation. But also as a celebration of Lexington, also Rockbridge County,” Sascha Goluboff, co-organizer of the event said.
This is the fourth year that Juneteenth has been recognized as a state holiday. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/lexingtons-lex-rock-bv-juneteenth-event-to-be-held-june-17/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:01 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/lexingtons-lex-rock-bv-juneteenth-event-to-be-held-june-17/ |
The time for living off of friend’s and family’s Netflix accounts is officially over. The streaming giant is cracking down on password sharing.
Virginia Tech economics professor Jadrian Wooten says it’s been a long time coming.
“I think they knew that they needed to do it. They were seeing flattening. They weren’t growing subscribers,” Wooten said.
But complaints are growing around the country.
Grad student Camden Phillips used his family’s account for years, but he just received word he can no longer access an account.
“‘This device is not a part of your household, and you’ll either have to create a new account, or make this the primary household,’ and my mom still uses it back in Grayson County, so I wasn’t going to make this the primary device,” Phillips said.
Netflix is offering a secondary account for $8 a month.
“It’s a little frustrating, but then at the same time remembering it’s not that you’re necessarily buying two accounts, you’re sort of getting like one and a half accounts,” Wooten said.
Phillips said the new restrictions are unfair to college students, who are simply out of the house for school.
“In college, we don’t have a lot of disposable income, and we’ve been using that account forever and it’s never been an issue, so why is it an issue now,” Phillips said.
Wooten says the extra money Netflix receives from the new accounts goes mainly toward show and movie production.
“Netflix has transitioned from a platform that hosts other people’s content to developing their own content. And the content that gets developed today is very different from the content that was developed 15 years ago,” Wooten said.
While many people thought Netflix would see a further drop in numbers, they have already added several hundred thousand new accounts.
“It’s really hard for people to give up things that they’ve been doing, especially if it’s something they’ve been doing for ten to fifteen years of their life,” Wooten said.
No other streaming services have implemented a password-sharing policy, but Wooten says they won’t be far behind. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/netflix-cracks-down-on-password-sharing/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:07 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/netflix-cracks-down-on-password-sharing/ |
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Fallout grows as groups come forward to express concerns over a new Bedford County Schools policy that limits how teachers can talk with students about sexual orientation or gender identity.
The policy, enacted last week, states teachers can’t initiate conversations with students about their gender identity or sexual orientation.
“We were immediately concerned about our students and our staff in Bedford County the second we got the news of this new policy,” Taisha Steele, with the Virginia Education Association, said.
Steele said the group felt the need to speak up. Previously, the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) released a statement opposing the policy.
“It can truly keep our educators from being their authentic self when it comes to teaching in the classroom,” Steele said. “When we talk about bullying/harassment, it’s not just the bullying/harassment of students but that can also be around our educators as well.”
Steele said she’s also concerned about students losing a shoulder to lean on.
“A policy of this nature can really harm students,” Steele said. “It sets students up to be bullied. It sets them up for harassment. It sets them up for suicide risk.”
Meanwhile, Bedford County school leaders said they’ll continue to promote a discrimination-free learning environment and that school is and must always be a safe place for everyone.
A spokesperson for the school system released a statement on Monday saying in part, “It also continues to be our focus, as expressed in the revisions to Policy INB that our administrators, teachers, employees, and students respect the dignity of others, acknowledge the right of others to express differing opinions, as well as foster and defend intellectual honesty, freedom of inquiry and instruction, and freedom of speech and association.”
School leaders said teachers can continue to teach about sexual orientation or gender identity if it’s a part of approved curriculum materials. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/virginia-education-association-latest-group-to-oppose-bedford-co-school-policy/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:13 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/virginia-education-association-latest-group-to-oppose-bedford-co-school-policy/ |
VIRGINIA – Violent crime is up almost 5% according to a new report released by Virginia State Police that highlights crime, arrest and demographics.
Violent crime includes murder, non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape and robbery.
The study shows there were more than 17,000 violent crimes reported in 2022.
Compared with more than 16,800 in 2021.
But the report also shows drug offenses are down nearly nine percent from 2021.
You can find the full report here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/virginia-state-police-releases-2022-crime-report-2/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:19 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/virginia-state-police-releases-2022-crime-report-2/ |
LEXINGTON, Va. – Middle schoolers in Lexington are getting the opportunity to learn how to be safe on the internet.
VMI is hosting a cyber security seminar for almost 50 children to share the importance of internet safety. They are calling it the CyberSmart Workshop.
According to their website, the workshop is offered at no cost to students.
Throughout the week, kids will receive hands-on instruction on a number of topics in the cybersecurity world.
Kai Frein, a participant in the program, knows how important it is to stay safe when surfing the web.
“It’s important so you can learn how to stay safe online and how to avoid getting into complications online,” Frein said.
By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of cyber attacks, and how to identify and mitigate attacks.
The institution also held a CyberSmart workshop for high school students from June 5 to June 8.
To learn more about the program, click here. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/vmi-holds-cybersmart-program-for-middle-school-students/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:26 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/vmi-holds-cybersmart-program-for-middle-school-students/ |
Yoga, which blends movements and poses with deep breathing, meditation, and stretching, has many potential health and physical benefits that can help you ease your chronic pain.
Talia Castro-Pozo, a professional dancer and mother, turned to yoga after developing back pain.
“After my pregnancy and dancing professionally for so many years I had a lot of back pain and basically yoga really helped me, you know, feel better,” she said.
Whether it’s your hip, back, knee, or shoulder, Consumer Reports says yoga may help manage chronic pain.
“It improves flexibility and helps build muscle and core strength, which can help alleviate discomfort,” Catherine Roberts with CR said.
If you have chronic pain, Chaya Spencer, who is a certified yoga teacher, recommends finding the right type of yoga class for you.
“Find a class that has the words ‘beginner’ in the title, or ‘slow’ or ‘gentle’ ‘restorative.’ if your issue is very intense, maybe you want to find a chair class,” she said.
Spencer said the cobra pose can help relieve some stress from back pain.
“This pose is very good for creating stability in the lower back and flexibility in the lower back so it firms all the muscles in the back body,” Spencer said.
CR says you can also try yoga classes online.
Just make sure you have a good yoga mat, like the L-U-G-A pro-non-slip yoga mat, that has good CR ratings for cushioning and grip.
“Yoga may also have mental health benefits. The deep breathing involved can help alleviate stress,” Roberts said.
“After practicing yoga, I feel integrated, happy, flexible, I feel ready to take on the day,” Castro-Pozo said.
Consumer Reports suggests getting your doctor’s approval before starting a yoga program and finding knowledgeable teachers. | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/yoga-to-manage-chronic-pain-maintain-mobility-consumer-reports/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:32 | 1 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/12/yoga-to-manage-chronic-pain-maintain-mobility-consumer-reports/ |
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Drivers on Route 640 in Franklin County can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to VDOT.
Crews say the crash happened near Waid Park Road.
As of 9:06 p.m., all eastbound and westbound lanes were closed in the area, and traffic was being detoured onto Waid Park Road, then onto Pepper Road, before going back onto 6 Mile Post Road (Route 640).
Stay with 10 News for the latest traffic updates | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/13/route-460-in-franklin-county-closed-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash/ | 2023-06-13T01:44:39 | 0 | https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2023/06/13/route-460-in-franklin-county-closed-due-to-multi-vehicle-crash/ |
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The Idaho Department of Labor will host a “One-Stop Partner Outdoor Hiring Event” on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1515 E. Lincoln Road.
Thirty major employers will be present at the fair — including Idaho National Laboratory, Advanced Home Services, Amazon, American Fabrication, Army National Guard, BioTouch, East Idaho Youth Homes, Express Employment, HK Contractors, Idaho Department of Transportation, Idaho Rural Water, JATC Electrical, Mentor Idaho, Melaleuca, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, Premier Technology, Inc., Sage Truck Driving, Bonneville Joint School District 93, Shoshone-Bannock Casino-Hotel, Shoshone-Bannock Corrections, Tobin Restoration, TruLeap, TSA, University of Idaho, Western Transport and Worksteer Staffing. Union representatives for carpenters, millwrights, iron workers, plumbers and pipefitters unions will also be on hand.
“We took a report of the businesses that had the most job openings,” said Windy Hahn, manager at the Idaho Department of Labor’s Idaho Falls office. “… We noticed that a lot of those businesses were looking for trade positions, so we started targeting a lot of trade employers. We know that the Idaho National Lab is going to need a lot of trade workers … We invited a lot of construction trades, but others are invited as well.”
Idaho faces a tight labor market with an April unemployment rate of 2.6% statewide. Eastern Idaho’s unemployment rate — including Bonneville, Jefferson, Madison, Fremont, Butte, Clark, Teton, Custer, and Lemhi counties — is 2.3%, a 0.1% decrease from March, said Ryan Whitesides, a labor economist for the Idaho Department of Labor in an email with the Post Register.
“That’s the biggest barrier right now, is there’s not enough applicants,” Hahn said.
Wednesday’s hiring event will be held outdoors in the Idaho Department of Labor’s parking lot.
“In this tight labor market, it’s incumbent upon the job seeker to research information and to experience the job networking landscape. The regular hiring events at the Idaho Department of Labor allow the job seeker both benefits,” Whitesides said. “These programs and services are designed to help citizens earn more and thereby do more with earning power to improve their station in life. The hiring event … is the largest anticipated hiring event of the year in the region so far.”
Eastern Idaho had approximately 1,100 job postings listed in April, Whitesides said.
“Registered nurses once again assumed the lead of top occupations in the region with active job postings,” Whitesides said. “Retail salespersons and customer service reps emerged in the top half of occupations in April. The high demand for retail supervisors, tractor-trailer drivers, freight/stock/material laborers, wholesale/manufacturing reps carried over from last month. … Cashiers, electrical engineers, and food service managers broke through as new in-demand occupations on the current list.”
The Department of Labor’s Idaho Falls office has resources to help job seekers identify career paths and work with partners to gain the qualifications needed for those jobs.
Job seekers are encouraged to wear professional attire, bring multiple copies of their resume, and leave children at home if possible.
“Just walk up to the employers, and find out what they’re looking for,” Hahn said. “Smiling goes a long way. A good handshake goes a long way.”
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Idaho’s first youth crisis center celebrated its ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.
Rise Up, a teen and child crisis center, is free to the Idaho Falls community. It will serve youth ages 12-17, with hope of eventually serving ages as young as 5. It is located at 1140 Science Center Drive.
The first of its kind in the Gem State, Rise Up is the result of many partnerships. Initial funding was set aside by Gov. Brad Little, but it has been funded by and helped to be developed through Idaho Department of Juvenile Justice and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
”The center will help provide immediate safety, assessment, referrals and collaboration of services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders,” according to a Rehabilitative Health Services news release.
People presenting at the ceremony included Little, Bonneville County Commissioner Jon Walker, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen, Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections Director Monty Prow.
Each presenter echoed the same sentiment— a center like this is invaluable.
”I am very proud of what Idaho has done in the behavioral health field,” Little said. “The only credit I should get was not being stupid enough to stand in the way of a really, really good idea.”
Jeppesen said behavioral health issues are becoming more and more pervasive in Idaho. He said that Rise Up will have a “real impact in real people’s lives.”
In 2014, Idaho Falls opened the first government-funded adult mental health crisis center in Idaho. The Behavioral Health Crisis Center has aided the Idaho Falls community for nearly a decade. With those services now offered to minors through Rise Up, the impact becomes even greater.
”If we can help a youth, we can help that person for the rest of their life,” Jeppesen said.
Not only will the center provide necessary resources for youth in crisis, it also will help them find those resources in the correct place. The crisis center will provide immediate assistance for a mental health crisis that youth might not get in a hospital emergency room or through law enforcement.
Hulse said that many youth who would benefit from the center currently end up in jail. He said that crisis centers make a significant difference in the Idaho Falls community.
”My jail is consistently full of people who really just need a treatment modality, and, for whatever reason, we’re able to make that connection. Then they end up in the jail facility, and we end up trying to get them back out,” Hulse said. “If you’re in a mental health crisis, being in jail is not the place for you.”
Hulse continued to commend Rise Up, not only for the resources it provides, but also for the intention behind its name.
”It’s always about rising up… rising up to your responsibility and maintaining your place in the community. That’s what we need the youth to be able to do,” Hulse said. “I am thankful that we have a group of folks that understand that, not just in law enforcement, but in all sectors.”
The goal for Rise Up is to divert youth in crisis away from hospitalization and jail cells. It will be a “stabilization, assessment and referral center instead of a treatment center,” the release said.
”It is a truly auspicious occasion. It’s the beginning of truly supporting young people in our community,” Walker said.
For information, contact Rise Up at 208-826-0994. | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/rise-up-idahos-1st-youth-crisis-center-opens/article_48cfaf7c-095e-11ee-a092-8750b3a7a4df.html | 2023-06-13T01:49:02 | 0 | https://www.postregister.com/news/local/rise-up-idahos-1st-youth-crisis-center-opens/article_48cfaf7c-095e-11ee-a092-8750b3a7a4df.html |
An emergency responder inspects what remains of a pickup, camper and trailer that careened off a road near Heise and plunged into the Snake River on Saturday morning.
A man whose identity hasn’t been released is lucky to be alive after his vehicle left the highway and ended up in the cold, fast-flowing South Fork of the Snake River on Saturday.
First responders rescued a man near Heise on Saturday morning after his truck, camper and trailer left the road and went into the river.
The man was able to escape from his truck and swim to shore, according to Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Bryan Lovell.
Sheriff’s deputies found the man and he was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
Lovell said the man nearly died from hypothermia, but he did not have serious injuries and is expected to recover.
United States Geological Survey showed water in that stretch of the river flowing at just over 15,000 cubic feet per second at 7:45 a.m. Saturday. According to local fishing reports, the water temperature at the time was estimated to be under 50 degrees. Without protective clothing a person can lose dexterity in as little as 5 minutes when the water temperature is under 50 degrees.
A sheriff’s office news release said river conditions continue to be “dangerous with high water flow from mountain runoff, strong currents and floating debris. The water temperature is extremely cold making it difficult to self rescue if you end up in the water.”
Witnesses told deputies the man was driving the truck towing the camper and a trailer when the trailer went off the road and pulled the vehicle into the river. The release said the witnesses reported hearing the man yell for help as his truck floated downstream.
The sheriff’s office received multiple calls around 7:30 a.m. and responded to Wolf Flats on Heise River Road. The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Jefferson Central Fire, Air Idaho Rescue and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office also responded.
Lookout teams were set up downstream from the accident. The man was found on the shore at around 8:10 a.m.
The only other occupant of the truck or camper was the man’s dog. Deputies found the camper floating further downstream with the dog standing on it. They were able to rescue the dog.
“Bystanders communicating with dispatchers and arriving personnel played a big part of helping guide them to areas where the man was last seen,” Lovell wrote in the news release. “The coordination and teamwork by all of the above mentioned responding agencies greatly helped in the success of this rescue, which was a very close call for this victim during dangerous conditions.”
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A Little Rock based group has been pushing for the return of a statewide program that ended in 2016 due to a lack of funds. The Shelter Rebate Program provided funds to those who installed a tornado shelter or safe room at their residence.
President of the Coalition of Little Rock Neighborhoods, Kathy Wells, has been pushing for that program to return.
"It's a thoughtful, classic preparedness action to save your life and that of your family," Wells said. "In the event that the debris has collapsed around you, you remain safe in that room until a search party can find you."
Though installing those rooms and shelters is not cheap. Arkansas Storm Shelters out of Russellville explained that the average cost for them to install one is between $5,000 and $10,000.
The Shelter Rebate Program paid people up to $1,000— which is something that Wells said we need again.
"We concluded that we should begin very vigorous advocacy to bring back the $1,000 rebates," she added.
Wells and other members of the Coalition of Little Rock Neighborhoods held a meeting over the weekend and invited Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.
We asked his team for a statement of his thoughts on the push.
"Our priority is keeping our residents safe, so we look forward to considering any program that addresses public safety needs, like safe rooms or storm shelter rebates. We hope to talk with ADEM in the coming days about the potential for reviving the rebate initiative," said Communications Director, Aaron Sadler.
Wells said the city should consider it. Not just for residences, but city buildings as well, which would give the community spaces to go during severe weather.
"The first duty of any government is the protection of the citizens," she said. "So let's save lives, and let the state surplus be applied to as many rebates as we can find."
We reached out to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, as funds for the Shelter Rebate Program used to come from disaster funds. We were told by her communications team that the program is currently not a topic of discussion.
We've also reached out to the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, or ADEM, to comment on the push to bring this back, and are waiting to hear back. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-storm-shelter-rebate-program-return/91-44148317-1500-41cd-bda0-ab3daf60c467 | 2023-06-13T01:50:21 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-storm-shelter-rebate-program-return/91-44148317-1500-41cd-bda0-ab3daf60c467 |
ROLAND, Ark. — Plans have been in the works to expand the trail system in Central Arkansas and it's all in an effort to attract more people to the area by connecting some out-of-the-way places.
"It's going to open up new ventures, not only for me, but for Arkansas as well," mountain biker, Michael Carr said.
He mountain bikes multiple times a week and usually goes to Northwest Arkansas to ride. Now that the new Blue Mountain trail opened in Roland recently, he doesn't have to travel so far.
"Now that places like this are opening up I expect people from you know, that area to come to Little Rock to, you know, check it out. And hopefully, Little Rock can grow in that department too," Carr added.
That's the plan for The Nature Conservancy and Central Arkansas Water.
Central Arkansas Water (CAW) now has $200,000 in grant money to connect several trails just outside of Little Rock.
"Those connector trails are going to connect the backside of Rattlesnake Ridge to Blue Mountain, and then Blue Mountain to the Bufflehead Bay trail. That's the purple one here," CAW Watershed Protection Manager, Raven Lawson said.
She explained that CAW owns about 25,000 acres of land and that's part of the reason why she wants more people to visit the area.
"We want to connect people to those resources, I want people to go out to those trails around Lake Maumelle and say, that's where my awesome drinking water comes from," Lawson described.
She also hopes people in Central Arkansas will take advantage of trails that are so close to home.
"The idea is that we can give more opportunities and expand recreation and other forms. By getting all these things connected a little more seamlessly and advertising them that way," she said.
"It just gives you you know, more options to ride and you know, see how beautiful Arkansas is," Carr said.
Hikers are welcome at all the trails, but Bufflehead Bay is specifically a hikers-only trail.
Lawson said it should take about two years to complete the connection.
If you visit the new Blue Mountain trail, The Nature Conservancy encourages you to park in the designated areas and not to create your own spot.
They also urge you to pay attention to the weather because they close the gates when it rains to protect the trails. | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/connect-trails-central-arkansas/91-dc1cf587-e276-4388-a08b-7564ad79c17f | 2023-06-13T01:50:22 | 0 | https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/connect-trails-central-arkansas/91-dc1cf587-e276-4388-a08b-7564ad79c17f |
VANCOUVER, Wash. — It's the time of the year again when mosquitoes are making themselves known once again, and experts say the unusually warm weather this spring isn't making the situation any better.
Staff at the Clark County Mosquito Control District (CCMCD) are staying busy this season, to say the least.
"Since Memorial Day weekend, we've probably had close to 600 service requests," said Mario Boifsvert, district manager at CCMCD.
The department in charge of sampling, monitoring and killing mosquitos and the larvae they lay in bodies of water throughout their district.
"We prefer to do larvae sighting first," said Boifsvert. "This is what we're doing early in the spring. We're trying to make sure they will never hatch as adults, because those species could eventually carry West Nile (virus). But we don't have any West Nile yet in Clark County, but we don't want to take that chance."
CCMCD samples dozens of floodwater areas for larvae in the county, in part to better understand which of the 23 mosquito species found in Clark County are populating at different locations.
Aside from treating flooded areas near rivers rivers and nearly 60,000 catch basins and water drains, the department also treats head boxes.
"With this, we are pretty much able to dip any of the water bodies that we need to," said Madison Azevedo with CCMCD. "We'll basically go and skim the surface, and then use the water from the tank to be able to rinse it out into a bucket to see what we got."
The CCMCD has about 40 different mosquito traps within Clark County. Boifsver said these traps catch not just hundreds of mosquitoes per day, but thousands.
"Some traps we've found up to 25,000 mosquitos and more," said Boifsver.
After being collected from the traps, the mosquitos are moved to a freezer. Then a lab technician sorts them out and identifies them to better know which species are mating. A single insect can lay up to 200 larva at a time.
"Right now we have mostly the Aedes genus," said Rich Westre, CCMCD’s lab tech. "They're more likely to bite people than birds. So they're out there trying to find a meal."
All CCMCD services are free to those who live in Clark County. You can request to get an area serviced near your home by going to their website. | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/mosquitoes-clark-county-control/283-22aeeac1-18f8-4290-88bd-29660cff04c0 | 2023-06-13T01:51:57 | 0 | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/mosquitoes-clark-county-control/283-22aeeac1-18f8-4290-88bd-29660cff04c0 |
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