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NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A woman is dead after she was hit by a car while riding her bike in North Union Township.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened on July 12 at 3:14 p.m. at the intersection of Pittsburgh and Hickory roads.
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Prevail Hall, 36, was riding her bike on Hickory Road when she tried to cross Pittsburgh Road without yielding to oncoming traffic, state police said.
A 2014 Buick Verano hit Hall. Channel 11 talked with her family and learned the driver stopped.
Hall was taken to Uniontown Hospital by EMS where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Hall’s family has a GoFundMe page to help pay funeral expenses.
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PALM BAY, Fla. – The state attorney’s office will decide whether to charge or clear the police officers in the death of a man during an overnight SWAT team standoff.
That’s according to the lead investigative agency, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, who told News 6 it has submitted its findings to prosecutors.
According to Palm Bay police, shots were fired at Michael Dishong after responding to Tucson Road on Feb. 21 when officers said Dishong was threatening people in a house with a gun.
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For hours overnight, police said the 46-year-old barricaded himself with his weapons in the backyard.
Dispatch recordings captured police reporting gunfire.
“We heard the shots ringing out,” neighbor Rob Ketterman said. “We didn’t know who had shot who, you know.”
Five months later, Ketterman said neighbors are still waiting to hear more about what happened.
Investigators still haven’t released body camera video.
“Really sounded like they really tried to get him to come out for a long time,” Ketterman said about officers trying to end the standoff peacefully. “They’re just doing their job, you know. That’s what they have to do. I’m sure they were protecting someone down there.”
Those living at the house didn’t want to comment in February and when News 6 returned Monday, a man answered the door and said not to come back.
The state attorney’s office said it doesn’t comment on cases before its review is finished and prosecutors make a charging decision.
Police said all the officers who were placed on leave after the shooting are now back to work.
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SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Crews responded to a house fire in Chuluota on Monday afternoon, according to a tweet from the Oviedo Fire Department.
A total of 32 units with Oviedo Fire Department and Seminole County Fire Department are battling the blaze at what appears to be a two-story home on Lake Mills Road.
Officials ask that residents avoid the Lake Mills Road area while they battle the flames.
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On scene with @scfdpio for a working house fire in Chuluota. 32 Fire units on scene. Please avoid Lake Mills Road. pic.twitter.com/cEkJpTGVK2
— Oviedo Fire Department (@OviedoFire) July 17, 2023
Water supply in the area is limited, so crews are using water from five tankers on scene – three from Seminole County Fire Department and two from Orange County Fire Rescue, according to officials.
📍 Lake Mills Rd residential fire.
— Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) PIO Media (@scfdpio) July 17, 2023
Units working to put out fire.
Water 💦 supply has helped been established by five Tankers - three from SCFD and two from @OCFireRescue pic.twitter.com/t0hsbcLmYi
No other information, including if there were any injuries, is available at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for updates.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Icon Park in Orlando will be launching a festival fit for all foodies.
“The Great American Cookout” will feature I-Drive chefs, culinary stars, winemakers and crafters. This event on Sunday, July 30 runs from noon to 6 p.m. and you and yours can experience gourmet versions of seasonal favorites, as well as live entertainment.
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Below are a few summer favorites that you can enjoy:
- Ole Red Orlando’s Austin-smoked brisket sliders with chorizo hot link, vinegar slaw, onion straws and white bar-b-que sauce, all served on a hearty potato bun.
- Brother Jimmy’s Low-Country Crawfish Boil featuring a seafood mix of crawfish, mussels and shrimp with corn, potatoes and sausage in a Louisiana-style Cajun spice, served with a garlic butter dipping sauce.
- Sugar Factory’s homemade and slow-baked macaroni and cheese that’s panko crusted, deep fried and served with a marinara dipping sauce.
- Uncle Julio’s Tableside Guacamole with fresh Haas avocados, tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños handmade in a traditional molcajete and served with fresh corn tortilla chips.
Tickets for this event start at $39.99 for adults and $9.99 for children ages 3-12. Tickets include: 11 dishes, one from each participating I-Drive restaurant; beer tasting flight; wine tasting flight; samples of hard seltzers, craft beers and moonshine; and admission to enjoy The Wheel, the 400-ft. icon of the Orlando skyline.
A portion of proceeds from this cookout event will be donated to The Salvation Army. This organization helps Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. They also provide food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Mega Millions jackpot skyrocketed to an estimated $640 million ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing.
All Mega Millions jackpots start off at $20 million and roll until the jackpot is won. Lottery players win by matching the five white ball numbers (1-70) and the Mega Ball number (1-25).
The overall odds of winning a prize in the game are approximately 1-in-24.
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The jackpot winners have the option to receive their winnings in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum cash option of approximately $328 million. In addition to the jackpot prize, players can win lower-tier prizes of up to $5 million.
Drawings for Powerball and Mega Millions are available for viewing on the Florida Lottery’s website and official YouTube channel. Winning numbers are available on the Lottery’s website, free mobile app, at retailers statewide and by phone at 850-921-7529.
Aspiring players can purchase tickets at any of the more than 13,500 Lottery retailers across the state.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – For your favorite pink-fan in your life, here’s some perfectly pink places to unleash anyone’s inner Barbie.
Check out these pink spots across town that all can enjoy. If you’d like something added to the list, send an email with details to web@wkmg.com.
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Find great food and great friends at this cutesy brunch place, most known for its iconic pink wall.
Where: Winter Park, FL
Located inside of Island’s of Adventure, you can explore the world of Dr. Suess and peek at all things pink in the area.
Where: Universal Islands of Adventure Theme Park
On the topic of Universal: just a walk away from Islands of Adventure, you can find this 1950′s inspired, and pink decorated, diner.
Where: Universal Studios Florida Theme Park
Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, you can find an array of pink and pink-inspired wall art to pose and play with.
Where: Orlando, FL
Originally founded by The Walt Disney Company, Celebration is a small town with tree-lined streets and captivating restaurants for all to enjoy. Stop by these pink and colorful spots and see why it was named one of America’s 10 prettiest towns.
Where: Celebration, FL
Located inside the Magic Kingdom, this (recently painted) pink castle is a marvel to look at.
Where: Magic Kingdom Park
Located inside of EPCOT, this fan-favorite wall is a great stop to pose at.
Where: EPCOT Park
Check out and support this local museum fit with a pink exterior.
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Where: EPCOT Park
These colored walls are the perfect stop to pose for pictures and take in the local scenery.
Where: Lakeland, FL
Explore the scenery and take in the 205-ft. Singing Tower painted a dull pink color. The 60-bell carillon chimes every day at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Wales, FL
You can shop all things pink and take pictures along this beachfront shop.
Where: Ormond Beach, FL
For those who are looking to travel a little way further to divulge into their pink cravings...
This iconic resort was the heyday during the Gatsby era in 1928. Celebrating its 95th anniversary, this hotel has so much to offer its guests including scenic views, a beautiful beach and a popular town, just in a few minutes reach.
Where: St. Pete Beach, FL
Keep your eyes peeled for pink paraphernalia scattered throughout the town. Things can range from lifeguard towers, hotels, restaurants and walls.
Where: Miami Beach, FL
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OCALA, Fla. – Interviews with neighbors, body-worn camera video and Susan Lorincz’s own statements are part of the case the state is building against the woman accused of shooting and killing Ajike Owens last month in Marion County.
Prosecutors have charged Lorincz, 58, with manslaughter, saying she shot Owens through a locked metal door on June 2 as Owens demanded Lorincz talk to her after a conflict between the suspect and the victim’s children.
News 6 obtained the discovery list from the state attorney for Marion County, whose office will be prosecuting the case against Lorincz.
The document includes a list of potential witnesses, including sheriff’s office deputies, the medical examiner and several people living in proximity to Lorincz’s former home.
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It also includes a list of audio and video files, under the name “Tangible Evidence.” It includes deputy body-worn camera video, 911 call logs, audio files from interviews taken during a canvass of the neighborhood where the shooting took place, a search warrant for an iPhone and Ring doorbell video from one of the neighbors.
Finally, it includes Lorincz’s statements from interviews conducted after Owens was shot.
Lorincz’s complaints about children in the neighborhood are well-documented with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She made several calls over the course of a year, accusing children of trespassing on her property. The sheriff’s office said it would also turn out that the kids were playing on the common area near her property. Deputies also noted, and said Lorincz admitted to, using racial slurs and other insults at children, shooting video of them and raising her middle finger at them.
Lorincz also tried to press charges against Owens in a February 2022 incident where Lorincz said Owens had thrown a metal “no trespassing” sign at her and struck her leg. Owens said she threw the sign down, not at Lorincz. Calls to deputies also show Lorincz accused Owens of tampering with her mail.
Lorincz told deputies she bought the gun used in the shooting a year ago for protection after an incident with Owens. However, in a follow-up interview with deputies after the shooting, Lorincz said that while she and Owens were not friendly, Owens had never threatened violence against her.
On the night of the shooting, Lorincz claimed Owens was banging on her door and threatening to kill her, and that’s why she shot Owens. Witnesses said they never heard Owens say any such thing.
This comes after Lorincz pleaded not guilty last week in the shooting death of Owens.
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Senior IRS special agents will warn people about fraud to watch out for at an upcoming Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association event.
The IRS agents will give a talk entitled "Don't Take the Bait" at the Ironworker’s Hall at 6570 Ameriplex Drive in Portage from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on July 26. They will cover how businesses and people can keep their financial futures protected.
The special agents will give an overview of the top five types of fraud alerts and review how identity theft works, how people can monitor their accounts, how they can prevent fraud, what they should do if they experience identity theft and resources where they can find more information.
Attendees will hear from Carrie Poulter, the Bank Secrecy Act coordinator in the Northern Judicial District of Indiana; Katie O’Connor, a special agent who has investigated criminal tax violations for the last 12 years; and Sarah Smulski, a special agent who has investigated tax fraud, employment tax, money laundering, identity theft and public corruption over the past 18 years.
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The Northwest Indiana Influential Women Association is a nonprofit that seeks to advance the professional development of women and their careers in the Calumet Region. It provides opportunities for networking with some of the most successful women in a number of industries and all areas of business and also prioritizes education. It seeks to "provide learning opportunities to strengthen and uplift women who are leading our region’s companies and communities."
For more information or to register, visit NWIIWA.org.
NWI Business Ins and Outs: Mi Tierra closing after 22 years; La Carreta, Flako's Tacos, Wendy's, Bulldog Ale House, WhoaZone, The Love of Arts and Illinois Dermatology Institute opening
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Northwest Indiana White Castles gave $16,600 to support the national nonprofit Gift of Adoption.
Northwest Indiana District White Castle recently presented a check to the charity at White Castle 43 at 440 W. Ridge Road in Griffith.
The donation will allow Gift of Adoption to provide grants to help parents adopt children in vulnerable circumstances, such as siblings at risk of separation, older children who are aging out of foster care and kids with medical needs.
Eight White Castles in Northwest Indiana raised the funds through a round-up promotion in March and April, letting customers round up their bills to give to the Gift of Adoption organization.
White Castle Northwest Indiana District Supervisor Shelly Rivera presented the donation to Gift of Adoption Chief Development Officer Julie Pendell, who was accompanied by the Veazey family, a family from Evergreen Park that received a grant to help fund the adoption.
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Gift of Adoption was founded in Northbrook in 1996 by a couple who felt fortunate to be able to afford the cost of three adoptions and wanted to pass it on. It estimated 140 million children worldwide are orphaned. An estimated 80 million Americans have considered adoption but less than 2% ever start the process because of the high cost and less than 1% ever successfully complete an adoption.
So far, Gift of Adoption has given $15.8 million to more than 5,100 families looking to adopt.
It says the need is urgent with 500,000 children in the U.S. foster care system awaiting adoption, about 10% of whom have been waiting for an adoptive family for more than three years. Foster children on average have to wait more than five years to be adopted.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Wildlife officials believe that there are at least two mountain lions roaming popular areas of Oregon’s North Coast.
On July 14, just days before a mountain lion was spotted on top of Haystack Rock, a portion of the Loop Trail at Nehalem Bay State Park was shut down due to a separate mountain lion sighting. Sunday, while the one cougar was still on Haystack Rock, yet another cougar sighting occurred at Nehalem Bay State Park, indicating that there are multiple big cats in the area, Oregon State Parks spokesperson Stefanie Knowlton told KOIN 6 News.
“The cougar that was seen on the loop trail was spotted again yesterday so it’s safe to say that it is not the same cougar as the one that was at Haystack Rock,” Knowlton said Monday.
As of Monday morning, the Haystack Rock cougar is thought to have left the famous landmark and returned to land. The public is encouraged to be cautious of wildlife in the areas where the mountain lion sightings occurred.
State wildlife officials say they will release more information about the recent rise in sightings on the North Coast later in the day.
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Milwaukee County committees advance sales tax increase to full County Board vote on July 27
Less than a week after Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson signed legislation creating a 2% city sales tax, Milwaukee County board members on Monday took their first votes to increase the county's sales tax.
A special joint County Board committee recommended approval of the county tax increase with two key votes — a 5-0 vote by the personnel committee and 4-3 vote from the finance committee. Supervisors Sequanna Taylor, Steve F. Taylor and Juan Miguel Martinez voted against the hike.
With the committee approvals, the full Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors will take a final vote on July 27 on the measure, which would nearly double the current county sales tax from the existing 0.5% to 0.9%.
Mayor Johnson swiftly signed the city sales tax into law on Friday, and many officials were eager for the county to move in quick lockstep.
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who was at the negotiation table with state lawmakers along with Johnson, Common Council President José G. Pérez and County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson, said last week that Wisconsin Act 12 "represents a lifeline for Milwaukee County’s finance."
During debate Monday, supervisors were split over whether to delay a final vote, with some wanting more time to engage with constituents and gather public comment ahead of their decision. The County Board faced criticism last week after it scheduled public input on sales tax increase with little notice ahead of the release of a report on the fiscal impacts of the decision.
"I get it that sales tax is a regressive tax on our most vulnerable in our community, but the impact is we have to cut transit, parks and health and human services, which are going to be far more aggressive on our most vulnerable," said Supervisor Peter Burgelis. "This is not an easy decision. No elected official ever wants to increase a tax burden on the residents, but this is the only tool that the Legislature gave Milwaukee County."
"I wish we had other options, but as an arm of the state Milwaukee County's hands are tied," he added.
At the full County Board meeting July 27, two-thirds of the board — 12 of its 18 members — must vote in favor for the tax increase to be approved. As of late June, only a handful of supervisors had taken a strong public stance ahead of the vote.
If adopted, it must be sent to the state secretary of revenue by Sept. 1, so that the county can implement the higher sales tax by Jan. 1 at the earliest.
Not meeting the September deadline could cost the county close to a quarter of the annual projected bump of $82.2 million, which equates to roughly $20.5 million, according to Joe Lamers, director of strategy, budget and performance.
Common Council members acknowledged that policies state lawmakers attached to the sales tax bump were harmful to the city, leading three members to vote against the measure. The council the also voted unanimously to move forward with a lawsuit against the state Legislature to strip provisions from Act 12.
Some supervisors want more time to consider increase
Sixteen of the 18 supervisors were present at the joint committee and 10 able to vote on the legislation Monday.
Supervisor Juan Miguel Martinez urged the finance committee to hold off voting until the September cycle.
"I'm taking this vote for my constituents who are very low income," said Martinez. "We're raising the taxes on them, but wages don't raise for them. Wages don't raise for me. I'm part of that working class, and that is why I find it difficult to take this vote."
The committee voted 6-1 against the motion to delay.
"There has been a delay since 2008," the longest-serving member of the County Board, Supervisor Willie Johnson Jr., said in response to calls for a pause.
Supervisors Patti Logsdon, Kathleen Vincent, Sequanna Taylor and Priscilla Coggs-Jones, who asked questions and provided comment to the committees, said they wanted more time to engage with constituents.
"I feel I need more answers, because for me to go in there as a freshman supervisor and make this big decision without the input of my constituency just does not seem right," Vincent said.
"People have families. People have vacations," Johnson later responded.
Not entertaining a possible delay, Nicholson jumped in and explained the difficulties in arranging an August vote, insistent that a vote must be made to meet the September deadline.
"Do not kick the can down the road," said Supervisor Shawn Rolland.
Lamers suggested there is possible wiggle room with the timing without any financial implications, but deferred to the supervisors about whether to take a later vote.
Residents and officials were been divided on whether to approve the sales tax hike during the county's public testimony late last week.
Can the proposed sales tax help Milwaukee?
The current county sales tax generated roughly $96.3 million in 2022.
Regardless of a sales tax bump, the county will see a $7.6 million increase in shared revenue from the state in 2024. This revenue is projected to increase by 3% every year moving forward with a projected doubling in shared revenue by 2028, according to the Comptroller's Office.
A vote to increase the sales tax by 0.4% is projected to bring in an additional $82.2 million in revenue, which is expected to increase to $92 million by 2028. With the expanded sales tax, the county is projected to have a $31 million surplus, instead of the currently projected deficit of $18 million.
However, deficits would return in 2026 even with the sales tax with a projected $13 million gap. Without the sales tax hike, the deficit would be $64 million, growing to $95 million by 2028.
The Comptroller's Office painted a grim fiscal future starting as early as 2025 for the county if the sales tax legislation is not approved: major cuts to more than half the county's bus routes, a significant toll to human services, $1 billion of deferred infrastructure needs, 40% cuts to departments' budgets, the possible elimination of all non-mandated services, including parks and transit, and substantial payments to the estimated $760 million unfunded pension liability.
Ahead of Monday's joint committee meeting, the county's Budget Office shared additional detailed numbers about the financial impacts of the 0.4% sales tax bump on individual incomes:
- Lowest 20% of incomes making — $16,260 or less — would experience $46 annual impact
- Median incomes — making approximately $60,650 — $148 annual impact
- The top 20% of incomes — making approximately $221,399 — $409 annual impact
- The top 1% of incomes — making approximately $983,093 — $1,095 annual impact
"A 0.4% local option sales tax is the least financially burdensome option available to address the county’s finances at an appropriate scale," Crowley's spokesman, Brandon Weathersby, wrote in a statement.
"To raise approximately $80 million in annual revenue through fee increases, the county would have to raise fees by $206 per household."
Contact Vanessa Swales at 414-308-5881 or vswales@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @Vanessa_Swales.
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When is the next Powerball drawing? No big winner in July 15 draw. Jackpot cracks $900M
Another Powerball draw and yet another draw with no big prize winner. With no jackpot winner, the pool of prize money has grown to an estimated $900 million and a cash value of $465.1 million.
The jackpot has broken into the top three largest Powerball lottery jackpots of all time. Lottery players feeling lucky will have a shot at the historic jackpot on Monday when the Powerball gets drawn.
The next winner will be the fourth Powerball jackpot winner of 2023.
Before you go out and purchase your tickets, here's everything you need to know about how to play Powerball and when to watch the draw.
What were the winning Powerball numbers for July 15, 2023?
The winning numbers for Saturday night's drawing are 2, 9, 43, 55, 57, and the Powerball is 18. The Power Play was 2X.
What was the Powerball jackpot for July 15, 2023?
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's draw was for an estimated $829 million with a cash option of $428.6 million.
Did anyone win the Powerball on July 15, 2023?
No one won Saturday night's jackpot. In order to hit it big on the Powerball, you must match all six numbers on your ticket. But you don't have to hit it big to win a prize with the Powerball.
You can win smaller prizes by matching five numbers on the ticket. This draw produced three $1 million tickets matching five of the six numbers. Two tickets were purchased in Texas and another in Colorado.
When is the next Powerball drawing?
The Powerball drawings happen three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
What time is the next Powerball drawing in Arizona?
The Powerball drawing is at 10:59 p.m. ET or 7:59 p.m. Arizona time.
How much is the Powerball jackpot now?
Because no big winner claimed a ticket matching all six winning numbers, the jackpot pool is set to grow to an estimated $900 million with a cash option of $465.1 million.
How to watch the next Powerball drawing in Arizona
The Powerball drawing is streamed live on the lottery website. It may also be aired on a local television station in your area.
What are Powerball drawing days?
Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
How many numbers do you need to win in Powerball?
In order to win a prize, you only need to match one number. Here is a list of winning combinations.
- Matching the Powerball number: $4.
- 1 Winning number + Powerball number: $4.
- 2 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers: $7.
- 3 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers: $100.
- 4 Winning numbers + Powerball number: $50,000.
- 5 Winning numbers: $1 million.
- 5 Winning numbers + Powerball number: Grand prize.
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2 women injured after unknown object explodes in downtown Phoenix
Ellie Willard
Arizona Republic
On Saturday afternoon, two women were hospitalized Saturday afternoon with injuries caused by the explosion of an unknown object.
At about 12:10 p.m., officers responded to an area near Seventh Avenue and Van Buren Street regarding an injured person. When officers arrived, they found two women with serious injuries.
Both women were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening, according to police.
Preliminary information from police suggested that one of the women was handling an unknown object when it exploded causing injuries to both women. The Phoenix police bomb squad responded to ensure that no additional explosives were nearby; the area was deemed safe.
The investigation was ongoing.
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Excessive heat warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Maricopa County starting at 7:57 a.m. July 17. The warning expires at 8 p.m. July 21.
For the latest watches and warnings, see our weather alert page.
Climate data from the federal government shows the Southwest has grown significantly hotter during the past decade. The region has endured the most pronounced warming in the country during that period, an increase that federal meteorologists said clearly reflects the influence of global warming.
In Phoenix and surrounding areas, developed areas have grown significantly hotter than the surrounding desert through the urban “heat-island” effect, in which exposed asphalt, concrete and roofs soak up heat from the sun and push temperatures higher.
Hottest day in 25 years:Phoenix breaks daily high temperature with 118 degrees
In the know: What is the difference between heat stroke, heat exhaustion and dehydration?
Hot weather tips
The Arizona Department of Health Services has tips to prevent heat-related illness:
- Drink water: Drink at least 2 liters of water per day if staying inside all day. Those who spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour they are outside.
- Dress for the heat: Wear lightweight and light-colored clothing. Sunscreen should always be applied to exposed skin. Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outdoors.
- Eat small meals and eat more often: Avoid foods high in protein that increase metabolic heat.
- Monitor those at risk: Check on friends, family or others for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
- Slow down: Do strenuous activity only during the coolest hours of the day, between 4 and 7 a.m.
- Stay indoors.
- Take breaks: Take a break in a cool place when doing physical activity outside on a hot day.
This article was generated by The Arizona Republic and USA TODAY Network using data released by the National Weather Service. It was edited by a staff member.
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All the records Arizona's heat has broken this month; this week's forecast
Phoenix broke two more heat records on Monday morning as warmer conditions continued into the start of the week and seemed unlikely to end anytime soon, according to the National Weather Service.
The low temperature recorded at Sky Harbor Airport on Monday morning was 95 degrees, breaking the previous record warm low of 93 degrees, set for the first time in 2003, and marked the eighth day in a row with low temperatures in the 90s. The record for the longest number of days in a row with lows at or above 90 degrees was seven days, set for the first time in 2012.
According to meteorologist Matthew Hirsch with the weather service in Phoenix, the intensity of the heat wave is on track to tie another record by Monday afternoon and break it by Tuesday.
The city's record for consecutive temperatures of 110 degrees or above is 18 days, set in 1974. Sunday marked the 17th day in a row that hit 110 degrees, recorded at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Phoenix-area temperatures are expected to stay between 115 and 118 degrees through this weekend, at least — "easily" breaking the record by several days, Hirsch said.
"It looks like (the heat wave) is going to continue for quite some time," Hirsch said. "Take this heat event seriously, even if you're acclimated. This event is different from others just because it has been so prolonged, so we're urging people to take it seriously, stay hydrated and stay indoors as much as possible."
Some relief from the heat could come with monsoon storms expected to hit with chances of up to 15% for each day this week, mostly southeast of Phoenix. Although rainfall in central Phoenix is unlikely, Hirsch said the storms could produce strong winds that bring a bit of cooler air into the area.
The soaring temperatures have raised concerns among Phoenix's unhoused population, which represents half of the heat-associated deaths recorded in Maricopa County so far this year.
Cooling and hydration stations are open throughout the heat season across the Valley at nonprofits, churches, libraries and recreation centers. The map for their locations can be found at azmag.gov/Programs/Heat-Relief-Network.
Arizona heat breaks multiple records
This summer's weather has already been listed as one of the longest heat waves on record in the area. Here are all of the records soaring temperatures broke or tied in a span of a week and a half:
- Monday marked the eighth day in a row with a low temperature above 90 degrees, breaking the record for the longest stretch of consecutive days with lows 90 degrees and above, which was seven days.
- On June 8, the Phoenix area broke the record for the most days under an excessive heat warning, which started on July 1 and will be in place through Tuesday, July 18. According to Smith, the number of days of the current warning nearly doubles Phoenix's past record, which was eight days.
- On June 10, Tucson also broke the excessive heat warning record by a few hours, with a warning that lasted close to seven days — six days, 16 hours — from July 2 through July 9. The past record was set in August 2020 with a warning that impacted the area for six days and 10 hours.
- Thursday broke another record, this time a daily one. The high temperature at Sky Harbor Airport was 114, seven degrees above normal and also tying a record set only three years ago in 2020.
- Saturday tied the record high of 118 degrees for that date in the Phoenix area.
- Nine locations in northern Arizona, including Flagstaff, Payson and Page, among others, set new daily record highs on Sunday. The Flagstaff Airport was only one degree short of tying its all-time record high temperature of 97 degrees.
Hot weather tips
The Arizona Department of Health Services provided tips to prevent heat-related illness:
- Drink water: It is recommended to drink at least 2 liters of water per day if people are staying inside all day. Those who spend time outdoors should drink 1 to 2 liters per hour they are outside.
- Dress for the heat: wear light-weight and light-colored clothing. Sunscreen should always be applied to exposed skin and it is recommended to wear a hat or use an umbrella when outdoors.
- Eat small meals and eat more often: They recommend avoiding foods high in protein that increase metabolic heat
- Monitor those at risk: Check on friends, family or others for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
- Slow down and avoid strenuous activity: It is recommended to only do strenuous activity during the coolest hours of the day, between 4 and 7 a.m.
- Stay indoors
- Take breaks when engaged in physical activity: Take a break in a cool place when doing activity outside on a hot day.
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(WOWK) – The annual American Association of State Troopers Best Looking Cruiser Contest has begun for 2023!
The AAST hosts an annual calendar contest, encouraging state law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to submit a photo entry that is unique to and represents its state.
The contest is now officially underway, beginning July 17, 2023 and will run until Monday, July 31 at 8 a.m. According to Kentucky State Police, the top 13 entries will be featured in the AAST’s 2024 calendar, with the winning photo featured on the cover.
Here’s a look at the photo entries from state law enforcement in our Tri-State:
Kentucky State Police took back-to-back top spots in the 2022 and 2021 contests, up one spot for their second place finish in 2020. The Ohio State Highway Patrol came in 13th place in 2022. West Virginia State Police last cracked the top 13 in 2021 with an 11th place finish.
You can visit the AAST’s website to see all the cruisers and cast your vote for your favorite!
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Three southwest Fort Wayne streets will have intermittent lane restrictions from Tuesday through July 27 during a city resurfacing project, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
The streets affected are Getz Road between West Jefferson Boulevard and South Bend Drive, South Bend Drive between Covington Road and West Jefferson Boulevard, and Liberty Mills Road between Amber and West Hill roads.
For questions or to report problems, contact the city's transportation engineering department at 427-1172.
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A Columbia City man today announced his candidacy to represent Indiana in the 3rd district U.S. House seat.
Scott Wise, a self-described advocate for empowering Americans and "restoring the principles that make this country exceptional" will seek the Republican nomination in the upcoming May 2024 primary.
Wise said he has a "deep commitment to America and a passion for preserving the foundations of our great nation."
His news release also said Wise hopes to equip youth with the "knowledge and understanding of the positive aspects of our founding ideals."
Ensuring citizens are informed, Wise said, can help "root out corruption, uphold the concept of limited government, and protect individual liberty."
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A Fort Wayne man currently incarcerated for molesting a 7-year-old girl took a plea deal today for molesting his daughter.
Anthony J. South, 38, was charged with five counts of child molesting in October when his daughter disclosed to his mother that she had been molested by South, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Todd Battershell.
South is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 28. With no sentence outlined in the agreement, South's sentence will be determined by Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent.
Allen Superior Court Magistrate Samuel Keirns accepted the plea and sent the matter to Zent's court. The defendant faces up to 16 years in prison if Zent accepts the agreement.
South's daughter said the abuse spanned three years from when she was ages 9 to 12 and ended when her father was sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting another child in 2020, according to the affidavit.
The girl said the assaults happened several times in different locations in Fort Wayne while the two were in South's red Dodge Dakota.
South's daughter told police her father warned her not to tell anyone about the abuse and would often buy her candy, according to court records.
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A 59-year-old man was sentenced today to 45 years in prison for molesting his stepson for about six years.
A jury found Robert Romero of Fort Wayne guilty of two counts of child molesting in June. Charges were filed against Romero in June 2021 after his stepson, who he had adopted, contacted the National Suicide Hotline crisis chat service and disclosed the abuse, according to a probable cause affidavit written by Fort Wayne Police Detective Todd Battershell.
Allen Superior Court Judge David Zent sentenced Romero to 35 years for one count of child molesting and 10 years for the lower-level offense. The judge ordered the sentences be served consecutively.
During interviews with the victim, he described to police abuse that started when he was 5 years old and ended when he was about 12, court records show. A second victim, the boy's older sister, was identified during the police investigation.
No charges were filed on the sister's behalf, but police found a Department of Child Services report from 2012 that named Romero as the perpetrator of substantiated claims of sexual abuse, according to the affidavit.
The victim's sister, described Romero as "a man who broke the innocence of two children" in a letter to the court.
The victim's other older sister, who took him in as the Department of Child Services investigated the claims, told the judge how Romero broke her trust. The woman said she believed he would take care of her mother and younger siblings, but instead, he deeply traumatized them.
"Robert, you made me feel like I failed them," she said.
Romero told Zent he plans to appeal the conviction and sentence. He was appointed a public defender.
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West Jefferson Boulevard will be restricted Tuesday between Catalpa Street and Washington Boulevard during work in the right of way, the city of Fort Wayne said today.
For questions or to report problems, contact the right of way department at 427-6155.
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ADA COUNTY, Idaho — A cigarette lit near an oxygen tank caused a fire Monday morning in an apartment just east of downtown Boise, according to investigators with the Boise Fire Department.
Firefighters were called just after 6 a.m. for a fire at an apartment building on East Bannock Street between Avenue B and Avenue C. That's just east of St. Luke's and just west of Pioneer Cemetery.
The fire department said when they arrived, firefighters found heavy smoke in the third-floor hallway of the nine-story building. Several residents had already evacuated, thanks to working smoke detectors, the fire department said. Boise Police officers were helping some people down the stairs.
Firefighters asked residents who were still in their apartments to shelter in place while two engine crews got a firehose up to the third floor and entered one of the apartments to find the living room on fire. Firefighters kept the fire from spreading to other units. One woman was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Another person, who was on the ninth floor, was evaluated but did not need to be taken to the hospital.
Boise Police arranged for a Bronco Shuttle bus to take some of the residents to the Boise Senior Center a few blocks away.
The fire was out before 7:10 a.m., but firefighters stayed at the apartment building for several hours to remove smoke from the hallways so that residents could return home. Broadway Avenue was shut down between East Idaho and East Jefferson streets, but has since reopened.
The fire department said the fire was contained to one unit and one resident is displaced because of the fire. Smoke damage did not spread beyond the third floor. The Trauma Intervention Program of the Treasure Valley is assisting the displaced person with any immediate needs.
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OWYHEE COUNTY, Idaho — Owyhee County deputies have found the body of a man who disappeared Sunday while swimming in the Snake River.
The Owyhee County Sheriff's Office said a husband and wife were boating on the river when, at about 11 a.m. Sunday, the husband went for a swim near Bernard's Landing. He was not wearing a life preserver, and the strong currents swept him away, the sheriff's office said in a post on Facebook.
The wife jumped in after her husband, also without a life preserver. The strong currents also pulled her in, but she found her way to shore.
Chief Deputy Steve Crawford said that in a search that began Sunday, deputies set out again at 8 a.m. Monday to search the area around Bernard's Landing. At about 10;55 a.m., they found 60-year-old William Ramos deceased. He was from Nampa.
The Owyhee Co. Sheriff's Office, Canyon County Sheriff's Office and Idaho State Police worked together Sunday and Monday morning to find the missing man. The agencies in the search have used boats, jet-skis, drones, a fixed-wing aircraft and Saint Alphonsus Life Flight.
Bernard's Landing is located along Highway 78 just southeast of Givens Hot Springs.
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BOTETOURT CO., Va. – Botetourt County officials have launched a Remote Worker Survey to support residents who work remotely and attract new people to the area.
The survey was developed to “capture accurate data and honest answers from those that work remotely in our community,” officials said.
We’re told the overall goal is to make the county a State-Certified Remote Work Community and develop new initiatives.
The survey opened on Monday, July 17, and will close on Monday, July 31, leaders said.
Two $50 gift cards to a local restaurant and two $100 gift cards to a local business will be offered as prizes, the site said. Four Botetourt County residents will be chosen to win a prize.
According to the website, winners will be notified the week after the survey closes.
Take the survey here.
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LYNCHBURG, Va. – VDOT crews are asking that drivers find an alternative route while they work to repair damage caused by flooding on Route 670/Sunnymeade Road in Campbell County.
We’re told that the roadway will be closed for repairs just west of Route 669/Lone Jack Road.
On Monday afternoon, crews were at the scene establishing a detour, according to VDOT.
Crews said that the closure will last around four to six weeks.
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DANVILLE, Va. – A crash has closed the eastbound ramp to South Boston Road in Danville, according to city officials.
Authorities said U.S. 29 remains open, but drivers should look for alternative routes while first responders clear up the crash.
No estimated time was given for cleanup.
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MARTINSVILLE, Va. – A 17-year-old and a 20-year-old are now facing charges after a police pursuit in Martinsville, according to Martinsville officials.
On Sunday (July 16), officers said they received a report of a Nissan Altima driving through the city that was reported as stolen from Danville.
After officers were able to confirm the vehicle was stolen, they tried to conduct a traffic stop on Memorial Blvd, according to officials.
The vehicle fled to Lowes, then back toward Memorial Blvd, authorities said. When it got to the Hollywood Cinema entrance, the driver lost control and rear-ended another vehicle before hitting a concrete bank and flipping over.
The officers ordered that the three other occupants exit the vehicle and were detained, according to officials.
We’re told the fourth suspect, 20-year-old Jinez Hairston, got out of the vehicle and tried to run away.
Officer Harper grabbed him as he ran by, and a struggle ensued, resulting in Officer Harper’s finger being dislocated, authorities said.
Hairston was holding a bag that had three guns – one with the serial numbers filed off – at the time of his arrest, Martinsville officials said.
Authorities said Hairston was charged with obstruction of justice, three counts of illegal possession of a concealed weapon, removing or altering serial numbers on a firearm, and assault on a law enforcement officer.
A 17-year-old was driving the vehicle during the pursuit, according to officials. The teen is charged with felony attempt to elude, possession of stolen property, and driving without a license.
Officials said the 17-year-old was sent to W.W. More Detention Center. Their identity and mugshot was not shared.
The three other passengers were taken into custody, interviewed, and released to relatives, according to officials.
Authorities said Virginia State Police is investigating the vehicle crash.
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MITCHELL — The South Central Alcohol Task Force conducted seven alcohol compliance checks in Davison County last week, netting one violation at the Wild Oak Golf Course in Mitchell.
The failure occurred when the clerk at the course checked the confidential informant’s identification, but still made the sale of alcohol. It is the Wild Oak Golf Course’s first violation within a 24-month period.
Other establishments that were part of the compliance check were Mike’s Corner, The Ammo Box Bar & Grill and the American Legion #261 in Ethan, the Kongo Klub in Mitchell and Wermer’s Lounge and West’s One Stop in Ethan.
The South Central Alcohol Take Force is made up of law enforcement from the Aurora County Sheriff’s Office, the Davison County Sheriff’s Office, the Miner County Sheriff’s Office and the Mitchell Department of Public Safety, Police Division.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This story can be found on South Dakota Searchlight's website. South Dakota Searchlight provides free news and commentary on critical issues facing the state.
The Charles Mix County sheriff’s deputy who arrested Robert “Berta” Enoch before his death by overdose in a Lake Andes jail will not be reprimanded for his actions.
That was the decision of the South Dakota Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission on Thursday in Pierre during a hearing for 31-year-old Jon Werkmeister.
Enoch, a 35-year-old Native American man, was found unresponsive in his cell on April 3. Werkmeister lacked the training to identify signs of a drug overdose, and the Charles Mix County Jail lacked a drug overdose policy, which left him unprepared to respond when Enoch began to show signs of medical distress, commissioners found. The commission also found that Werkmeister had not acted with racist intent or treated Enoch differently than other inmates because of previous encounters or bad blood.
It was disclosed during the hearing that Werkmeister has two adopted Native American children, and he’d never met Enoch – who was staying in Charles Mix County but did not live there – before taking him to the jail.
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Enoch was on parole and had lost touch with his parole officer at the time he was taken into custody. He’d stayed in Sioux Falls for a time, but he’d lost contact with friends and family for weeks. His family learned that he’d been staying in Lake Andes about a week before his death.
One friend named Tracii Barse, a former inmate who found sobriety in prison and now helps other former inmates on the outside, said that Enoch had committed to turning himself in just days before his arrest. He’d secured a place in a drug treatment program with the help of Barse and Enoch’s parole officer.
“I said, ‘Bro, all you’ve got to do is sit in jail for 24 hours,’” Barse recalled telling Enoch about 48 hours before his arrest.
Attorney General Marty Jackley, an ex-officio member of the commission, told South Dakota Searchlight that Charles Mix County Sheriff Randy Thaler’s moves to institute a drug overdose policy and to train his deputies and correctional officers show that the agency has made good faith efforts to address the issues raised by Enoch’s death.
“I would say from just a general totality of the circumstances, training was discussed in terms of how it could be better with respect to that jail, and the sheriff is doing just that – additional policies and procedures and additional training,” Jackley said.
Werkmeister picked Enoch up on April 3 for disorderly conduct. At the jail, Enoch began to show signs of a seizure, with his head bobbing and his feet turning purple. A correctional officer and Werkmeister checked on Enoch, but Werkmeister told the commission he didn’t recognize the signs of a seizure.
Another correctional officer later administered CPR when Enoch was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at a Wagner hospital. His death certificate lists methamphetamine toxicity as his cause of death.
During the hearing, Werkmeister said that he didn’t “have a clue” what to make of Enoch’s behavior when the correctional officer asked him to take a look in the cell.
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Jackley said the commission took that into account.
“To me, when he said ‘I don’t have a clue,’ he was saying ‘I didn’t know what to do,’” Jackley said.
The commission also heard concerns that Enoch may have been combative or could have become combative if taken to a hospital.
“There was testimony that if somebody’s combative, the hospital doesn’t want that, because law enforcement is really better equipped to deal with someone who’s combative than the hospital is,” Jackley said.
Since Enoch’s death, Sheriff Thaler – who, like Werkmeister, said he didn’t recognize purple fingers or toes as signs of an overdose – brought in medical staff to train officers on the signs and symptoms of overdoses.
Jackley said the incident highlights the importance of training for correctional officers and staff, particularly given the prevalence of drugs like methamphetamine in South Dakota.
“If a jail has a facility dedicated to individuals that are either intoxicated by alcohol or controlled substances, there will need to be added awareness and training associated with how to address medical-related conditions,” he said.
News that Werkmeister was cleared of unbecoming conduct for an officer did not come as a surprise to Barse.
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“To be honest, I was expecting something like this,” Barse said Thursday by phone.
Barse and a cousin to Enoch were recently granted authority over Enoch’s estate. They’ve been working to get back Enoch’s vehicle, which had been left on the road and was later seized by law enforcement, to give it to Enoch’s son.
Barse said they’d all but given up on closure in the death, at least until he learned of Thursday’s hearing. The family held a second funeral ceremony on June 23, because the ground where the grave is located had yet to thaw at the time of an April ceremony.
Now, Barse said, he expects to push for accountability. Barse told South Dakota Searchlight that two inmates jailed in Charles Mix County on April 3 had reached out to tell him that they’d heard Enoch begging for help, but that was months ago.
“We put him in the ground. We were all kind of like, ‘OK, well, nothing’s gonna happen, so now we’re just gonna pray with each other and keep going forward, keep each other sober and heal together,” Barse said. “We had given up, honestly, but now I’m not going to. This is a big sign for me.”
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Five people hospitalized from chloramine gas in a pool at Tulare gym
After a two-week investigation, the Tulare Local Healthcare District answered how five people, including two children, were hospitalized after an incident at Evolutions Fitness and Wellness Center.
It was initially said that there was a malfunction in a sensor that controls the chemicals in its indoor swimming pools, according to a post on Evolutions' Facebook account. However, the healthcare district's board of directors held a special meeting on Thursday. It released the investigation reports, saying a chloramine build-up in the air caused the exposure on June 27.
"From the information I have received, there is an extremely high probability that the incident of burning lungs was caused by a sudden onset of chloramines off-gassing from the surface of the pool," said Timothy Petsch, director of TMI Sustainable Aquatics, in one of the reports.
Chloramines can be created when chlorine binds with ammonia and to the waste swimmers bring into pools (sweat, urine, feces, etc.), according to the CDC.
The report said there was a "sudden burst" of chloramines, with three possible causes: air movement failed, surface tension in the water was suddenly released, or, the least likely, a swimmer had a "pocket of dirt" when jumping in the pool.
The fumes are more likely to become toxic in an indoor pool due to air systems not bringing in enough fresh air and releasing chloramine.
The report also stated there were no signs of negligence or equipment failure.
On the day of the incident, Paul Olsen said he received a phone call that his 17-year-old daughter was in an ambulance after collapsing outside one of the pools. His daughter recently graduated and received a college scholarship for swimming.
The other person hospitalized was the teenager's swim teammate, according to Olsen.
"When she was rushed to the hospital on oxygen, unable to breathe, they had to shower her off," he said. "By the way, the nurses were gagging; we believe it was muriatic acid. Poison Control was contacted, and the treatment was for muriatic acid exposure."
His daughter was given steroid treatment to open up airways. Over a week after the incident, Olsen said she was still dealing with lingering effects and had not fully recovered. During that time, it was unclear what the chemicals were, and Olsen shared his frustration with the lack of information and delay in reporting it.
"We want the truth," he said. "We want answers, and we want to make sure this never happens again."
Randy Dodd, Tulare Local Healthcare District's CEO, wanted to emphasize that, in the reports, the hospitalizations were not caused by muriatic acid, which can be a deadly toxic gas in high consumption.
"That narrative began because it seemed the most plausible... That sounded like the right direction when we first started this investigation, but neither of the independent experts in this even discuss acid as a potential problem," Dodd said.
Dodd told Visalia Times-Delta that Tulare Local Healthcare District had offered the families coverage of out-of-pocket medical expenses.
"Our prayers go out to the people who were impacted," he said. "Obviously, it's a scary situation for them, and it's never a fun experience going to the hospital. So we feel very compassionate toward them in terms of the experience that they're engaged in."
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Two days before the incident, on June 25, there was a crack in the pool filter, and the pool was closed. The next day, it was repaired, and the water was turned over three times through the filter.
On June 27, a pool technician tested the water at 8 a.m. and found normal ph and chlorine levels. Two hours later, Evolutions' staff opened the pools to the public. The last test of chemicals was around 10:40 a.m., still at normal levels.
But around 11:40 a.m., staff were notified that swimmers had trouble breathing. The pool was shut down, management notified 911, and the building was evacuated in six to eight minutes.
"The first responders arrived shortly after that. Obviously, there was a very strong smell in the building, and it was emanating from the pool area, and they prevented anybody else from entering into the building at that time," Dodd said at the board of directors meeting. "With their help, roof vents were opened up wide, fans were placed in entrances [and] doors were open to try and get the air out of the building and get fresh air in."
The local fire department assisted the staff and added sodium bicarbonate to the pool. Staff were allowed to reenter the building around 1:30 p.m. The gym reopened for business at 2 p.m.
After the investigation, the reports stated the indoor pools are safe for people to swim in again. It recommended the installation of a UV ultraviolet system for chloramines. Evolutions Gym has started the process of installing one.
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SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred near Marion on July 12.
A release from the VSP states the motorcycle was traveling south on Sugar Grove Highway near Nicks Creek Road at around 3:45 p.m. when it entered a curve and ran off the right side of the road.
The motorcycle then struck a rock cliff and the operator was thrown off, according to the release.
The motorcyclist, identified as Donald Lowman, 70, of Sugar Grove, was taken to a nearby hospital where he died that same day, the release said. Lowman was wearing a helmet.
The VSP states the crash remains under investigation.
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WISE, Va. (WJHL) — Longtime public health professional Reisa Sloce has been promoted to director of the LENOWISCO and Cumberland Plateau Health districts in Southwest Virginia.
A former elementary school teacher who managed multiple physician practices for St. Mary’s Medical Management prior to entering public health, Sloce has been serving as chief operation officer for both districts.
Dr. Noelle Bissell, who had been acting director for the past two years, will retain her role as medical consultant for both districts. Sloce, meanwhile, is the first to permanently occupy the director position since Dr. Karen Shelton left the post to take a job with Ballad Health.
Shelton is now the health commissioner for the Commonwealth of Virginia after being appointed to that post in April.
Sloce is a Southwest Virginia native who has been president of the Wise County/City of Norton Chamber of Commerce and the Wise Business Association. She remains active in both organizations and is on the board of Wise County Christian School and the SWVA Association of Philippine Physicians Foundation.
She has also served as LENOWISCO Health District’s office services supervisor and as its business manager.
LENOWISCO Health District services Lee, Wise and Scott counties and the City of Norton.
Cumberland Plateau serves Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell and Tazewell counties.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After more than 38 years since her body was found, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is looking for leads in the case of a 17-year-old who was found dead near Greeneville.
Elizabeth Lamotte’s body was found partially decomposed along I-81 in Greene County near Exit 44 on April 14, 1985, according to the TBI. When her body was found, Lamotte’s death was ruled a homicide, but she would not be identified until 33 years later.
The New Hampshire Department of Justice (NH DOJ) says Lamotte disappeared on Nov. 22, 1984, from a Manchester, N.H., Youth Development Center. The release said she left the facility on a furlough to Gill Stadium but never returned.
On her 18th birthday, in July 1985, her case was discharged from the Youth Development Center.
How Lamotte got from New Hampshire to East Tennessee has not been explained in any of the releases from the TBI or the NH DOJ. Her body was found less than five months after she disappeared.
The TBI said it submitted a sample of her DNA to the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification (UNTCHI) in 2006, and a profile was entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS).
However, Lamotte was not reported missing to Manchester, N.H., police until more than 30 years after she disappeared, the NH DOJ said.
She was soon reported missing around January 2017 when the New Hampshire Attorney General held a press conference with the New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit and the Manchester Police Department regarding a different unidentified person’s case.
According to the NH DOJ, authorities released information about a suspect in the murders of Bob Evans and his wife, Elizabeth Evans, who lived in Machester in the early 1980s. The DOJ said authorities requested assistance from the public to identify Elizabeth Evans.
A tip was submitted to the New Hampshire State Police Cold Case Unit and passed to the Manchester Police Department, stating Lamotte “escaped from the Youth Development Center and had not been heard from since.”
The DOJ’s release said the tipster thought Lamotte might be the Elizabeth Evans that the police were attempting to identify.
After talking with personnel from the Youth Development Center and Lamotte’s family and friends who confirmed she had been missing since 1984, Lamotte was entered as a missing person into the National Crime Information Center, the NH DOJ said. Two of Lamotte’s brothers provided DNA samples that were submitted to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
On Nov. 13, 2018, the NH DOJ says the UNTCHI notified the Manchester Police Department that they had matched the Lamotte brothers’ DNA to the remains of an unidentified woman found in Greene County in 1985 using mitochondrial DNA.
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According to the release, the likelihood of the match was determined to be 194.4 million times more likely than the remains originating from another individual in the United States.
In 2023, the TBI is asking the public for help to develop new leads in Lamotte’s case. The TBI said anyone with information about her death, especially information about who she may have been within the days before she died, is asked to call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463).
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SANDUSKY, Ohio — A Michigan woman struck in the head by a metal bracket that fell off a roller coaster at an Ohio amusement park has sued the park and its parent company, alleging their negligence caused the accident that left her with traumatic brain injuries.
The August 2021 accident occurred as the then-44-year-old woman was waiting in line to ride the 420-foot (128-meter) tall Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky. At the time, it was world's second-tallest roller coaster.
A state investigation found no evidence that Cedar Point acted illegally or had reason to believe the ride was unsafe, and no sanctions were brought. The ride has remained shuttered since the accident occurred.
The suit seeks undisclosed compensatory damages for the woman, her father — who was in line with her when she was hit — and her husband. The woman's medical expenses have exceeded $2 million and are expected to reach more than $10 million because of additional treatments and surgery, according to the suit.
Cedar Point declined comment on the suit, saying it does not discuss pending litigation.
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BROWN COUNTY, Texas — After a lengthy investigation, Brown County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Investigation Division and Brown County SWAT were able to execute a search and arrest warrant at a Brown County home.
A BCSO release said on July 14, the warrant was served at the home on County Road 469. James Howard Allen was the only person at the home and was found in possession of what the Brown County Sheriff's Office said was more than 6 oz. methamphetamine.
Allen was arrested and taken to the Brown County Jail, where he was booked for manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1 more than or equal to 4g and less than 200g.
The sheriff’s office asks residents to report any and all suspicious either directly to 325-646 5510 or to Crime Stoppers at 325-646-TIPS (8477).
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GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Goodfellow Air Force Base's 17th Training Wing is conducting an emergency response training exercise Tuesday, July 18.
Anyone living near the base should not be alarmed if they hear the "giant voice", a loudspeaker used to announce safety conditions at the base.
GAFB Public Affairs says delays at the gates can be expected during the exercise.
For any questions or concerns, contact Public Affairs at 17trw.pa2@us.af.mil.
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Amish community, fairgrounds to repurpose barns currently occupying Ford EV site
MARSHALL — The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance is working with the local Amish community in Albion and the Calhoun County Fairgrounds to repurpose and preserve barns currently located on the site of Ford Motor Company’s planned electric vehicle battery plant.
MAEDA developed a committee of community members in June to determine the best, most cost-effective plans to relocate and revitalize the barns and structures.
The largest barn and associated structures at 13024 C Drive North in Marshall must be relocated in order for site preparation and construction to proceed on schedule. MAEDA officials have awarded the Amish community in Albion a large barn and the attached structure on the site for $1.
“We are excited to announce that the local Amish have agreed to repurpose the barn for active agricultural use,” Jim Durian, CEO of MAEDA, said in a release. “The large barn will live on to support active farming operations that will provide life-sustaining food to families in our community.”
The Amish will disassemble, revitalize and move the structures at no cost to the community. The cost for a private contractor to move and bring the large barn up to code for public use has been estimated to cost millions of dollars, according to MAEDA.
All of the other structures on C Drive North have been awarded to the Calhoun County Fairgrounds for $1. The details of these structures will be the subject of a future announcement, MAEDA officials said.
MAEDA is also currently drafting a plan to preserve the nearly 23-acre Bear Creek property on the northeastern portion of the Marshall Megasite, outside of Ford's project footprint. The property includes a historic barn, three houses and several other structures that MAEDA intends to repurpose into a museum, nature center and trail.
Ford in February announced its intention to build the nearly 2.5-million-square foot EV battery plant on a portion of the Megasite, a 2,000-acre parcel southwest of the I-94/I-69 interchange in Marshall Township that's been considered for decades as a potential destination for a large-scale manufacturing operation.
The automaker plans to invest $3.5 billion to make the EV battery plant a reality, an investment that's expected to create 2,500 jobs when production of lithium iron phosphate batteries begins at the plant in 2026.
Construction is tentatively slated to begin later this summer, but a group of local residents is currently challenging the development in Calhoun County Circuit Court after its petition seeking a city-wide vote on rezoning tied to the project was denied.
A judge is expected to issue a written opinion early next week on a request for a temporary restraining order that, if granted, would briefly suspend rezoning — and, as a result, construction — of the plant.
Contact reporter Greyson Steele at gsteele@battlecreekenquirer.com
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Kermit the Frog is bright green with prominent, bulging, forward-facing eyes and horizontal black pupils. I’m not talking about Miss Piggy’s companion here, but an actual species of frog discovered in 2015 in Costa Rica whose official name is Diane’s bare-hearted glass frog. The resemblance is uncanny, so it’s highly possible the Muppet Kermit the Frog is also a glass frog. Glass frogs have forward-facing eyes like our pal Kermit, and they are usually bright green in color.
I have yet to mention the most interesting aspect of glass frogs’ appearance — alluded to in their name — which is their translucence. The skin on their belly is so sheer we can see their internal organs and spine right through it. The function of this lack of coloration is camouflage to avoid detection by predators.
The translucent skin on their underside makes it difficult to see them from above as they hide under leaves during their day with their belly facing the underside of the leaf. Their peculiar coloration limits the casting of any shadow that can be seen from above. Their green backs blend in well with the foliage, making it hard for them to be seen when looking right at them when they are perched on a leaf.
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Predators often recognize their prey by the overall shape of the body, so making that shape less detectable is a useful camouflage strategy. Glass frogs also have translucent legs, and when they rest with their legs against the body, the translucence makes the body less recognizable to predators by softening the outline of the body. It’s an unusual way of using camouflage, but it is effective.
When glass frogs are awake, they can actively evade predators such as snakes, birds, wasps, and spiders, but it’s when they sleep that they are most vulnerable. Glass frogs have a darker look with some reddish-brown hues when they are awake, but they appear more transparent when sleeping. The difference in their appearance is due to their blood.
Red blood cells can be a real spoiler since they reflect red light. That scattering of light makes the blood — and therefore the muscles and circulatory system — highly visible, especially when seem against the bright green of tropical foliage. That means that blood works at cross purposes to the transparency effect of glass frogs. They have an interesting evolutionary solution for dealing with this problem.
Glass frogs are able to hide 90% of their blood in their livers when they sleep. It's unclear how they survive with only 10% of their blood in circulation to transport oxygen, or how they avoid fatal clotting of their blood when it is clumped in such a tight space.
Researchers studied the phenomenon by examining frogs using photoacoustic imaging, finding the location of the blood by mapping the ultrasonic waves produced when red blood cells absorb light. That’s a challenge because it requires frogs to be asleep in the lab. It’s not easy doing research, just as it’s not easy being green.
Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and an author of seven books about animals, including her most recent: Cows, Ants, Termites, and Me: Revealing the World of Animals One Newspaper Column at a Time, which is a collection of 145 London Zoo columns.
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Back-to-school is a time-honored tradition, and whether you have kids returning to the classroom or not, you can relive the excitement by supporting local nonprofits in a quest to make the coming school year successful for children and families in need.
That success is facilitated by SVP Tucson’s 2Gen Collaboration, which will stage its Third Families Coming Together event at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at YWCA Southern Arizona, 525 N. Bonita Ave.
“Families Coming Together is a series of social capital events intended to bring families together in a shared space to learn about the resources within our 2Gen Collaboration of eight nonprofits that serve multiple generations in a number of different areas. We are building spaces where families can come together in a safe, comfortable, fun atmosphere and learn from one another — families helping families,” said Jennie Grabel, vice president of programs at SVP Tucson.
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SVP Tucson is a nonprofit network dedicated to connecting philanthropists and strengthening nonprofits. The 2Gen initiative resulted from a series of community “listening sessions” designed to address challenges faced by low-income families in education, workforce development, mental and physical health, and the ability to attain assets.
The collaboration harnesses support through eight local nonprofits: Make Way for Books, Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona, Boys to Men, Job Path, Interfaith Community Services, YWCA of Southern Arizona, Parent Aid and Tucson Jewish Free Loan.
“Two-generation approaches are not new. This is indigenous wisdom from years and years of deep understanding that we are all interconnected, not only as humans, but as family units,” said Grabel.
She emphasized that supporting individuals doesn’t result in the same gains as supporting each element of the family, “whatever that family looks like.” The approach reflects recognition of the importance of family systems to overall well-being.
“Ultimately, we want the whole family system to thrive,” said Grabel.
A guiding principle within the collaboration is to build cohesive, family-centered, cross-generational referrals through participating nonprofits.
“If a parent is in school through Job Path, we encourage them to sign up for educational support for their little ones through Make Way for Books. We are working to ask families to provide feedback so we can determine which resources to bring in next,” said Grabel.
The newest partners — Parent Aid, YWCA of Southern Arizona and Tucson Jewish Free Loans — bring unique strengths to the collaboration, according to Grabel.
She said the interest-free loans offered by Tucson Jewish Free Loans can help protect low-income families from predatory lending practices while parenting classes and other resources offered by Parent Aid and YWCA of Southern Arizona provide additional assistance to move families out of poverty.
The integration of resources leverages collective strengths, according to Magdalena Verdugo, CEO of YWCA of Southern Arizona.
“This collaboration brings families together in one place and gives them the opportunity to learn about other organizations and the resources that each particular organization brings to the table. As a network of nonprofits, we can really hone in on each agency’s expertise and do a ‘soft hand off’ so there is a smooth transition for our families to get the support they need,” said Verdugo.
She emphasized that the mission of the YWCA is to eliminate racism and empower women by promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
“It is about equity and accessibility and making families aware of mechanisms they can put in place so they can define their success. I say ‘define success’ because success doesn’t look the same for everyone and we need to honor that. We empower women to learn about what their success may look like and to make the choices that are best for them and their families,” said Verdugo.
Promoting awareness about the collaboration is also key, and Grabel said events such as the upcoming Families Coming Together event fulfill that goal.
“It is fun to do something back-to-school oriented," Grabel said. "We know how stressful it can be not only to get children to and from school, but with all that is required to ensure they have the backpacks and supplies they need. Hopefully this can help take a small burden off of parents. We know that when we lighten the load for parents, it lightens the load for kiddos."
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Dear J.T. & Dale: I have several pets — my fur-babies. My company offers amazing health benefits for families. I'm not married. I'd like to see if they'd cover my pet insurance. Do you have a good way for me to ask them to offer it for those of us with pets as families? — Ellen
DALE: You bring back a memory, a case relayed to me by a friend who worked in human resources. There was a woman working in the company who was a cat lover. Then, one of her cats died. The company had a policy of compassionate leave, whereby if a member of your immediate family passed, you got time off. Well, you guessed it — the cat lover, declaring that the cats were her family, wanted paid time off, feeling that it was "only fair." Did she get it? Not a chance. Our friends in HR are obsessed with precedents and not setting them.
J.T.: But there's no harm in asking about a potential benefit. That said, it's going to be the way you present it that will dictate how much they may pay attention. I would start by quietly figuring out how many people in the organization have pets. I would then also do a little research on what pet insurance costs. Then I would set up a meeting with your boss and go over the information and ask if she or he might suggest how you could submit this as a benefit request to management. By showing the data and expressing how much you'd love to have this feature for yourself and your teammates, it will sound more attractive than saying that it's not fair that there are benefits for humans and not for your furry loved ones.
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DALE: I have to disagree. I know the dead-cat story only because it was routinely told by my HR friend when griping about employee requests. It's possible to get branded as someone who is overreaching, and that can start to seem like ingratitude. My point: Before you do all the research, go to your boss or HR and ask if they'll be giving thought to new benefits anytime soon. If they seem open-minded, then you offer to do the research on pet insurance.
Jeanine "J.T." Tanner O'Donnell is a career coach and the founder of the leading career site www.workitdaily.com. Dale Dauten's latest book is "Experiments Never Fail: A Guide for the Bored, Unappreciated and Underpaid." Please visit them at jtanddale.com, where you can send questions via email, or write to them in care of King Features Syndicate, 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803.
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A former Tanque Verde High School teacher and athletic trainer who was arrested in 2019 for alleged sexual conduct with a minor was sentenced last week to prison.
William Yaw was sentenced to a minimum of four years in prison by Pima County Superior Court Judge Kellie Johnson on July 10. Yaw was convicted of sexual conduct with a minor while in a position of trust, court records say.
Yaw was also found guilty of a second count of sexual conduct with a minor while in a position of trust and sentenced to another minimum of four years in prison. Both sentences will be concurrent.
In addition to prison time, Yaw was sentenced to community supervision and has to register as a sex offender, court records say.
Pima County Sheriff deputies arrested Yaw in 2019 and said he initiated an exchange of “nude pictures” with the minor in 2018, the Arizona Daily Star previously reported. According to an interim complaint filed in the Pima County Justice Court, the two had sex at Yaw’s apartment and once at school.
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In a previous statement, the Tanque Verde Unified School District said they contacted the sheriff’s department after a community member expressed concern to district personnel about a teacher at the high school, the Star reported.
Jamie Donnelly covers courts for the Arizona Daily Star. Contact her via e-mail at jdonnelly@tucson.com
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MIDLAND, Texas — County Road 1270 will be closed today during two different time periods for paving operations.
Frontage road traffic may need brief stops for construction vehicle movement. CR 1270 at I-20 South Frontage Road will be closed between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
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MIDLAND, Texas — A Midland man has been booked into the Midland County Jail for murder.
Bradley McDaniel, 44, was arrested and indicted by the 441st District Court grand jury. McDaniel is still in jail at this time on a $1 million bond.
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ODESSA, Texas — A Town Hall Meeting will be taking place on July 18 at the West Side Sheriff's Annex.
The meeting will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the conversation will center around how to make West Odessa the best community it can be. Some of the elected officials that will be in attendance include City of Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, Ector County Judge Dustin Fawcett, and Ector County Commissioner of Precinct #1 Mike Gardner.
It is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, people can call at 432-498-4100.
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Benjamin Franklin was so busy as an inventor, publisher, diplomat and U.S. founding father that it’s easy to lose track of his accomplishments.
Add one more to the roster: his early work in printing colonial paper currency designed to counter a constant threat of counterfeiting.
Franklin was an early innovator of printing techniques that used colored threads, watermarks and imprints of natural objects such as leaves to make it far harder for others to create knockoffs of the paper bills he printed. A team at Notre Dame University has shed new light on his methods via advanced scanning techniques that reveal some of Franklin’s methods in greater detail — along the way, also providing one more reason Franklin appears on the $100 bill.
The new research, published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, describes data gathered with techniques such as spectroscopy, which uses laser light to identify particular elements in test samples, and electron microscopy for imaging fine details. The intent, said lead author Khachatur Manukyan, a Notre Dame associate professor of physics, was to learn more about the materials used by Franklin and his network of affiliated printers and how they served to distinguish their bills from cheaper knockoffs.
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The work examined Franklin's penchant for including watermarks, tiny indigo-dyed threads and “fillers” of special crystal in printed bills to create barriers to copycats. It also highlighted Franklin's use of “nature printing,” a technique by which he transferred the detailed vein patterns of tree leaves to printing plates.
These techniques raised numerous barriers to would-be copycats. Counterfeiters naturally sought to keep their costs low, and thus were loath to invest in improving their own printing techniques. Franklin's fillers served to make bills hardier and thus extend their life considerably over the cheaper paper preferred by criminals, while his indigo-dyed threads added another production barrier.
Similarly, Franklin's nature-printed images involved such detail that it was particularly difficult for less skilled printers to duplicate.
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The Revolutionary War, however, brought on such a surge of counterfeiting — much of it provided by the British army — that the new United States government shunned paper bills in favor of coinage for decades. It didn't reconsider until the onset of the Civil War in 1861, when the federal government first authorized the printing of dollar bills called “greenbacks.”
Colored threads were later included in the U.S. banknotes printed a century later.
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BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The current POWERBALL jackpot has rolled over again and has reached an estimated jackpot of a whopping $900 million, making Monday’s drawing the third-largest POWERBALL ever and seventh-highest jackpot in lottery history.
The game has rolled over 36 times since April 22 without a winner.
In Brevard County, the Marathon/A1 Discount has seen its share of winners, but never a POWERBALL winner.
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“So, I don’t know. I mean, I could use this. This would be an answer to a lot of issues,” said first-time POWERBALL player, Donna Carlisle.
The family-owner Rockledge business, which opened in 1989, has had a Florida Lottery winner, a $250,000 scratch-off winter, and most recently – a Fantasy Fiver winner.
Mike Patel told Channel 9 that big potential prizes like the current POWERBALL and MEGA MILLIONS jackpots do drive ticket sales.
“Yeah, regulars buy more, and some people don’t know about it,” Patel said.
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If you win the jackpot, you have the option to receive your winning in 30 annual installments or as a one-time, lump-sum cash option of approximately $465 million for POWERBALL.
“The overall odds of winning any prize is about 1 in 24 or almost 1 in 25. But the odds of winning the jackpot is one in 292 million,” said Florida Lottery Secretary John Davis.
Since no one won Friday’s MEGA MILLION drawing, the jackpot has rolled to an estimated $640 million ahead of Tuesday night’s drawing, making it the seventh largest-ever jackpot for that game. The lump-sum cash option would be approximately $328 million if you win.
In 2014, a winning MEGA MILLIONS ticket was sold on Merritt Island. And two years later, a Melbourne Beach couple won part of what was then, the largest POWERBALL jackpot ever.
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Since joining POWERBALL in 2009, the game has generated more than $2.68 billion in contributions to education statewide. Florida is among the top-selling POWERBALL states in the country, with more than 123.1 million winning tickets totaling more than $3.59 billion in prizes, including 16 jackpot winners.
Since joining MEGA MILLIONS in 2013, the game has generated more than $1 billion for education and has awarded $1 billion in prizes to 72.3 million players.
The next MEGA MILLIONS drawing will be held Tuesday, July 18, at 11:00 p.m.
The next POWERBALL drawing will be held tonight, Monday, July 17, at 10:59 p.m.
The next MEGA MILLIONS drawing will be held Tuesday, July 18, at 11:00 p.m.
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The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $44 billion to enhance education and sending more than 950,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Following the success of 2022′s “The Seasons,” Creative City Project and Orlando Philharmonic are back this year presenting a brand-new collaboration.
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Actors, dancers, circus performers, musicians, costumes and large puppetry will bring the world of the circus to life in this new production.
The concert features the music of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’ “The Carnival of the Animals,” minute score.
Also, the cast of professional dancers and circus performers give the audience jaw-dropping acts and animal instincts performances.
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“Creative City Project is proud to bring another immersive experience to Central Floridians conceptualized by our Founder and Creative Director Cole NeSmith,” says Creative City Project Executive Director Heide Evans.
“Orlando is lucky to have a beautiful and historic venue in the heart of downtown, and we can’t wait to bring it to life,” Evans added.
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Performances will take place August 25-27, 2023, with two shows per night at 6pm and 7:30pm.
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ORLANDO, Fla. — Hoods Up -- one of Orlando’s most iconic vacant buildings -- will soon be up for sale.
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The mid-century building sits at the southeast corner of North Bumby Avenue and East Robinson Street in the heart of the Milk District.
Atrium Management Company said Monday that it will facilitate the sale, lease or redevelopment of the property, which was built in 1957.
The real estate firm suggested the building could be the perfect space for a restaurant, bar, shop or office.
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The building once served as a gas and service station before being purchased by its current owners in 1986 to be used as a franchise for an automotive repair shop.
“At that time, the owners undertook an EPA remediation process to remove and treat the underground fuel tanks,” the company said in a news release. “The automotive repair business was closed in the early 1990s, and the building has been sitting vacant ever since, becoming the subject of local rumors, art, and viral videos.”
The property comprises 12,235 square feet with 1,871 square feet of interior building space and 3,115 square feet of total covered space.
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The company estimates that as many as 35,000 vehicles pass the building daily.
Those interested in purchasing or leasing the building can call listing agent Alexander Spock at 407-316-2471 or email him at aspock@atriumcg.com.
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Alcoholic liver disease deaths, the most common cause of alcohol-induced deaths, spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic both nationally and locally.
Across the U.S., the number of alcoholic liver disease deaths per 100,000 residents rose steadily from 2006 through 2019, then jumped quickly during the pandemic, according to a new analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation on data from the Centers for Disease Control.
“I think what we saw was the tip of the iceberg,” said Dr. Christina Waite, medical director for psychiatry at Premier Health’s Miami Valley Hospital. “I think there’s much more to come.”
There were 23,172 alcoholic liver disease deaths in the U.S. in 2018, according to provisional CDC data, making it a rate of 7.1 deaths per 100,000 residents. The rate increased to 9.0 deaths per 100,000 residents in 2020 and then 10.0 in 2021, representing 29,505 deaths in 2020 and 33,098 deaths in 2021.
Nationally, alcoholic liver disease deaths peaked in 2021, before decreasing to 30,874 deaths in 2022, according provisional CDC data.
Statewide, Ohio also saw a peak in 2021 with 1,085 alcoholic liver disease deaths, according to preliminary data from the Ohio Department of Health. This was up from 724 deaths occurring in Ohio in 2018, 753 deaths in 2019, and 944 deaths in 2020.
Analysts say the pandemic may have caused some people to turn to consuming alcohol out of boredom. In Ohio, state liquor agencies sold $1.74 billion of high-proof liquor in 2022, up 8.3% compared to the $1.57 billion in 2018.
“They could no longer go out and do things recreationally,” said Dr. Rukan Ahmed, a Kettering Health primary care physician in Springfield. He added people also could have used alcohol to cope with the stress of the pandemic.
“It definitely worsened the prevalence of depression and anxiety and related illness,” Ahmed said.
Other options for coping were reduced during the shutdowns of the pandemic while stress increased, Waite said. The way people exercised, shopped, and gathered all changed. People who were already vulnerable also had to change the way their interacted with their health providers and therapists, Waite said.
Locally, some counties saw a peak in 2022. In that year, 69 Montgomery County residents died from alcoholic liver disease, more than double the deaths the county saw in 2019, at 33 deaths, according to Ohio Department of Health data.
Other counties experienced slight increases in the number of deaths of residents from alcoholic liver disease, including Butler County, which had 34 deaths in 2022, compared to 28 deaths in 2018 and 21 in 2019, according to ODH data. Clark County increased to 19 deaths in both 2020 and 2021, before dropping back to 13 last year. Greene County saw either 13 or 14 deaths each of the past three years, after having only six in 2018 and nine in 2019.
Alcohol, when heavily consumed, impacts the functions of the gastrointestinal system, including the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.
“When people drink, especially to excessive levels, that entire system is thrown under the bus, and the liver does not function quite right,” Ahmed said.
There are different stages to alcoholic liver disease, the first of which is fatty liver disease, which is the buildup of fat inside the liver cells and leads to an enlarged liver, according to John Hopkins Medicine.
The next phase is alcoholic hepatitis, where the liver starts swelling and getting inflammation. The swelling and inflammation then leads to scarring and cirrhosis of the liver, which is the final phase of alcoholic liver disease. The damage from cirrhosis is irreversible.
Additional impacts to the gastrointestinal system can include increased incidents of gallstone, which can lead to people needing to have their gallbladders taken out, Ahmed said. It can also cause pancreatitis, which is inflammation of the pancreas and can lead to severe ramifications.
“It can hurt every aspect of a person’s life, their organs, their nutritional status, predispose them several kinds of disease,” Ahmed said. “It can harm their professional pursuits, their careers, their interpersonal relationships. While many utilize (alcohol) responsibly, so to speak, it is unfortunately very commonly misused in excess, and it can lead to some pretty significant health issues.”
Alcohol also impacts the rest of the body.
“The brain is affected over time,” Waite said. Alcohol consumption triggers the release of dopamine, the feel-good chemical in the brain, Waite said. The more a person drinks, though, the more the body adjusts, which causes a person to consume more alcohol to reach that euphoric state.
People who have concerns about their alcohol consumption can talk to a primary care doctor or other health provider to get screened for alcohol use disorder, which is the inability to control drinking.
“One of the benefits of going to a health care provider, a primary care provider, is that we don’t judge them. We just focus on trying to get them the help they need,” Ahmed said.
Doctors can help their patients understand if they have alcohol use disorder, as well as how to treat it safely. It can be dangerous to quit alcohol cold turkey, Ahmed said, saying it is best to wean off alcohol. Medications like naltrexone can also be prescribed to help patients with this disorder. Inpatient and outpatient treatment options are also available.
The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also offers a national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) that is free and confidential, with treatment referral and information services for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Staff Writer Eric Schwartzberg contributed to this story.
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Officials pay tribute to Lasater with dedication of fairgrounds grandstand in her name
MUNCIE, Ind, − Amid occasional tears and occasional summer showers, scores of current and past public officials showed at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Saturday to dedicate the grandstand at the fairgrounds to the late Jane Lasater.
"She cared about everybody and you know it," said County Commissioner James King, one of several public officials who spoke at the ceremonies before a green and white sign was unveiled at the west end of the grandstand, which lies on the north end of the fairgrounds.
Commissioners had voted earlier this year to name the grandstand in Lasater's honor.
The 2023 Delaware County Fair began last week and several colleagues recalled Lasater's many hours working at the fairgrounds.
Officials said she loved the fair, the 4-H participants and the county. When she died in April, Lasater was in her ninth year serving on the Delaware County Council. Prior to her service with the council, she had served eight years as county recorder, eight years as county auditor and six years as county treasurer.
A rural Albany resident, Lasater also served as a voting member of the Delaware County Fair Board for many years.
Melanie Marshall, former Delaware County treasurer and daughter of Lasater, spoke of her mother's "lipstick kisses" that will be missed..
County Council President Jessica Piper spoke of her affection for Lasater and was overcome with emotion.
The sign bearing her name was unveiled to applause from the crowd, which included city officials in addition to those from the county.
And state government had a representative as well.
State Rep. Scott Alexander, R-Muncie, who had worked with with Lasater when the two served on county council together, told the crowd they could be memorialize the public servant by following her example.
"Be a little nicer," he said. "Be a little more helpful. Be a little more like Jane."
David Penticuff is a reporter with The Star Press. He ncan be contacted at dpenticuff@gannett.com.
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Meridian Health Services names new president
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Meridian Health Services Board of Directors has announced Seth Warren will be the president and chief executive officer of the organization effective Aug. 14.
The current president and CEO, Hank Milius, is retiring at the end of the year after more than two decades with Meridian.
Warren joins Meridian with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, having worked for health systems in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Hampshire and Indiana, as well as national consulting firms.
Most recently, he served as president and CEO of Riverview Health, a health system based in Noblesville with two hospitals and more than 25 locations in Hamilton County including imaging, fitness, primary medical care, and immediate and specialty-care facilities.
“Meridian’s executive/search committee conducted a national search and the board did an excellent job in selecting Seth as Meridian’s next president/CEO,” Brent Webster, the board's chairman, said in a release.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 15-year-old and 13-year-old were arrested Thursday after Sacramento Police Department detectives executed a search warrant at a home.
According to a news release, the investigation started back in May when officers responded to a report of an assault with a firearm.
Detectives identified the suspect as a 15-year-old boy and they executed a search warrant Thursday at a home. They found two handguns and an AR-15.
The 15-year-old was arrested and booked on weapons charges. A 13-year-old boy was also arrested for firearms charges.
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PAINESVILLE, Ohio — Painesville police officers came to the rescue of an animal in need early Thursday morning.
According to a Facebook post from the department, in the early morning hours of Thursday, there were sightings of a "masked bandit with a mayo jar stuck on its head" at the area of Bank Street near East Walnut Avenue. It turned out that the "masked bandit" was a raccoon.
Officers Chad Balausky and Steve Ettinger came to the rescue as they were able to get the raccoon to sit still and remove the mayonnaise jar from its head.. Watching all of the action was police intern Gill, who may have set a broad jump record moving out of the way of the animal once it was freed.
As the Painesville PD Facebook post put it, "you never know what you’ll see on night shift."
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GRANITE BAY, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol has released more information about a Granite Bay crash that left a 15-year-old girl dead Sunday afternoon.
According to an accident report from CHP, it happened around 5:40 p.m. at Douglas Boulevard and Barton Road.
CHP says a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Rubicon west on Douglas Boulevard when he came upon a red light at the intersection with Barton Road.
At the same time, a 17-year-old boy was driving a Cadillac Escalade south on Barton Road when he entered the same intersection on a green light.
The driver of the Rubicon didn’t stop at the red light and the Escalade hit it, causing the Rubicon to overturn and a 15-year-old girl in the backseat was partially ejected.
The 15-year-old girl, from Citrus Heights, died from her injuries at Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The 16-year-old driver and a 2nd passenger, a 16-year-old girl from Roseville, had minor injuries.
The driver of the Escalade was uninjured.
CHP says the circumstances around the driver running the red light are still under investigation.
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BLOOMINGTON — On what would have been his 31st birthday, Kristian "KP" Philpotts' love for animals brought joy to hundreds in the community where he spent his undergraduate years.
Friends and family gathered at Miller Park Zoo on Monday to celebrate Philpotts' life, which was cut short last year when he was killed in while working as a Lyft driver in Urbana. An aspiring veterinarian, he was pursuing a doctorate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
He had earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in 2016 and a master's degree from Eastern Illinois University in 2018.
"He was passionate about his fraternity, animals and his family," said Marla Rice, Philpotts' mother. "He was a loving person and he enjoyed helping people."
Philpotts was killed in January 2022. Police said three 17-year-old boys attempted to rob him and then shot him in the back. Two have since pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in the case; murder charges are pending against the third.
Five Central Illinois cities that were a part of his educational journey — Bloomington, Normal, Charleston, Champaign and Urbana — jointly recognized Monday as Kristian "KP" Philpotts Day. Philpotts had made a point to volunteer in all the communities where he had attended school.
As part of the celebration at Miller Park Zoo, Philpotts' family paid admission for the first 300 people. An all-day discount was offered for ISU students, staff and alumni as well as members of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, of which Philpotts was a member.
Free carousel rides and free snow cones were also offered throughout the day.
"It was a nice crowd," Rice said. "Seeing people enjoying themselves, coming over to see what was going on and even coming up to say something about him ... It turned out to be good."
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe and Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin were in attendance along with Normal Town Trustee Kathleen Lorenz to issue the official proclamation designating the day.
"He was a tremendous young man and he had a goal where he would give back to every community that he lived in," Marlin said. "I think having a celebration here is absolutely where it should be because this is what his dream was, to become a veterinarian, and it is a perfect way to honor his memory."
Mwilambwe, who was recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to celebrate his late father's life, acknowledged the reality of grief while urging those touched by it to look ahead.
"We also have to look to the future and know that the person who has gone on to better pastures is still here with us in some way, shape or form," Mwilambwe said. "Representatives of each of our communities are incredibly proud to be associated with an individual who has made such a difference in his life."
Reggie Osborne Jr. and Steven Austin, members of the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, said Philpotts was one of their most dedicated brothers, someone who embodied the organization's core values and carried them to other communities.
Osborne, who graduated from ISU with a bachelor's degree in education in 2018, recalled how Philpotts would still make time to practice for their stepping shows even after spending almost all night studying in the library.
"The dedication that he had to be a part and perfect his craft was something that stands out to me because not only was he trying to perfect his craft within a fraternity, he was trying to perfect his craft within the education realm which I credit to his parents," Osborne said. "He wanted to make a change; he wanted to have a positive impact with the kids, and for someone to do that and stick with it, I can do nothing but honor and respect him."
While at EIU, Philpotts brought back the university's chapter of Iota Phi Theta Inc. Fraternity in 2021 after a 27-year hiatus. He had been a member of the fraternity at ISU while studying for his bachelor's degree in pre-veterinary medicine.
Austin said Philpotts was always there to motivate and support those around and would always take time out of his day to help anyone who needed it.
Austin, who graduated from ISU with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2019, said he did not know about the fraternity until Philpotts recruited him — but also made sure he was keeping up with his schoolwork.
"He would stay and make me go to the library," Austin said. "It was never fully about becoming a brother and joining the organization; he was more or less making sure I was staying on top of my work.
"That was one of the thing that stuck out to me, and I ended up joining the organization," Austin added.
In another measure to memorialize her son, Rice said she is prepared to award the Dr. Kristian "KP" Philpotts Memorial Scholarship at ISU to a student pursuing a pre-veterinary degree.
Rice raised more than $25,000 on GoFundMe to start the endowed scholarship. She said she hopes that it will help someone focus on school and not worry about finding a second job to cover the cost.
"Anybody that knows me, I'm just a determined person," Rice said. "I'm not going to stop until we got here, until we got the scholarship. There is so many things that he wanted to do in his life and he just loved to help people.
"This scholarship would help the future veterinarians," she added. "When we're long gone, this scholarship is still going to be going on every year."
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"He wanted to make a change; he wanted to have a positive impact with the kids, and for someone to do that and stick with it, I can do nothing but honor and respect him."
— Reggie Osborne Jr., friend of Kristian "KP" Philpotts
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NORMAL — Grandview Drive between Jersey Avenue and Sheridan Road is closed for a water main replacement project.
The closure began Monday and will remain in effect through the completion of the project phase. This phase is expected to be completed by Aug. 4, weather permitting.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the area. Access will be maintained for local traffic only. No parking will be allowed on the street while work is being completed.
Through traffic will be detoured around the closure using Lateer Drive and Sheridan Road. A map of the road closure can be found at arcg.is/05qWuS.
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NORMAL — The Heartland Community College Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus award.
The award recognizes notable Heartland alumni who demonstrate exceptional achievement in their profession and make a positive impact in the community.
Last year's winner was Melissa Marx, the Senior Director of Operations for Outpatient Imaging Affiliates, and a 2006 graduate of Heartland.
Nominees must have completed at least 30 semester hours at Heartland, achieved success of an exceptional nature within their field, made a positive impact on the community and agree to be present at the Celebration of Excellence event on Thursday, Nov. 8.
Nomination forms can be found at heartland.edu/alumni/alumniawards.
Nominations are due Friday, Sept. 15, and can be emailed to Gena.Glover@heartland.edu or mailed to 1500 W. Raab Road.
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Data privacy and protection has been an issue for as long as data has been aggregated. However, in recent decades this problem has ballooned exponentially as technology like personal computers, the internet, and smartphones have become ubiquitous.
At first, the nature of this data was uncertain, so regulations were difficult to draft, but within the last 10 years, there have been more calls to take action to protect the data collected on individuals, both for their safety and the safety of governments and organizations. One huge step toward more comprehensive data privacy regulations was the implementation of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation in May 2018, which contains hundreds of regulations about what data can and cannot be collected on individuals, how that data can be stored, and for how long.
In the United States, data privacy has primarily been viewed through very specific lenses, targeting issues like medical privacy and data held by the government. Increasingly, the concern that foreign governments may have access to the data generated on social media and other web-based platforms by Americans has come to the forefront of political discussions, causing the introduction of a slew of data- and social media-related legislation.
Most recently, the social media platform TikTok, owned by parent company ByteDance, has been the target of national legislation. TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before Congress on March 23, 2023, and fielded many questions about the ability of China's government to access data about users in the U.S. Chew repeatedly insisted TikTok is based in Singapore—not China—despite the fact that parent company ByteDance is based in Beijing and, as the social media platform is a wholly owned subsidiary, appoints its executive board, thereby placing the platform under Chinese oversight.
In February and March 2023, two pieces of data protection legislation were introduced in Congress: the DATA Act and the RESTRICT Act. Since their introduction, the RESTRICT Act has been labeled the "TikTok ban," as it would allow the federal government to potentially remove TikTok from being accessible to U.S. users. Stacker investigated how the so-called "TikTok ban" and other proposed social media and data regulations could restrict internet use by speaking with an expert from the Electronic Frontier Foundation and consulting various news and legislative sources.
What are the RESTRICT and DATA Acts?
The RESTRICT Act and the DATA Act are additional regulations proposed with the intention of protecting data privacy and national security.
The DATA Act requires the executive branch to ban or heavily regulate various commercial transactions and software access if they are connected to or originate from China. The president is in charge of deciding what action is appropriate to take to prevent individuals and companies from communicating or doing business with Chinese entities that may put national security at risk.
The RESTRICT Act is somewhat narrower. It allows the secretary of commerce to identify and investigate information technology companies held by foreign adversaries, which the bill defines as China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela. It also says the Commerce Department would be authorized to "identify, deter, disrupt, prevent, prohibit, investigate and mitigate" any national security risk discovered. The mitigation measures allowed are not defined in the bill.
How would these regulations be enforced?
Because of how vague these bills are, it is not entirely clear how the regulations would be enforced; however, both would be handled by some party in the executive branch. The DATA Act proposes no mechanism for enforcing the restrictions of data and digital products from China but does give that authority directly to the president without requiring an investigation, making it "probably unconstitutional on its face," according to David Greene, attorney and civil liberties director for the Electronic Frontier Foundation. The RESTRICT Act details numerous criminal penalties for attempting to carry out business or access software restricted under the bill.
"At least by its language, [the RESTRICT Act] says it makes it a felony to evade any mitigation measure. And we don't know what those mitigation measures are," Greene said. "I think the language leaves open the possibility of including things like if an app is banned for importation to the U.S., if you would use a VPN to download an app ... conceivably, that would violate the technical language of the law and that would be a federal felony."
The current penalties for such violations, as outlined in the RESTRICT Act, include up to 20 years in prison, $250,000 in fines, and forfeiture of property.
What would be the immediate impact on users if either bill passes?
"I think the most immediate impact a user would feel is certain apps would just disappear from the app stores and certain devices wouldn't be available," said Greene, who expressed that, if users already owned a device that was banned, they would likely not be able to receive service to that technology—if they owned a Huawei phone that was banned due to being manufactured by a Chinese company, for example. In turn, users who already had the TikTok app downloaded on their phones might still be able to use the app to a degree, but it would no longer receive software updates and would likely be unavailable in app stores should the user ever wish to re-download it.
From a business standpoint, the DATA Act is concerning because it specifically prevents commercial transactions with China. This could mean widespread bans on activities like manufacturing in and shipping to and from China and even prevent companies from employing anyone who was a Chinese resident or citizen. In addition, it's important to note that apps and products are not the only things the U.S. government could restrict under these regulations. Both bills mention "information," which could be defined very broadly to prevent access to certain websites or even specific content on social media platforms that aren't entirely banned, like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
What are alternatives to this type of legislation that would still protect national security?
Greene suggested a more direct solution to the fear of data being obtained by foreign adversaries would be to pass comprehensive data privacy regulations in the U.S.
"The goal of that is really to restrict the amount of information that companies are able to collect, retain, and use in the first place, rather than focus on what they do with it after they collect, retain, and use it," Greene said.
Additionally, Greene pointed out that even if the U.S. passes the DATA Act, RESTRICT Act, or similar legislation, much of the data collected on social media and other internet platforms is available for purchase through data brokers: "So when we say that this is better addressed by comprehensive data privacy legislation, what we're really saying is: If you're concerned about companies passing information on to a foreign adversary, then what you would do is aim your regulation at the companies in the first instance, not at what happens on the back end."
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Goats are making a name for themselves in the yoga world. Now they are making their way to Dallas.
Caprine vinyasa or ‘goat yoga’ originated on a farm in Oregon in 2016, and has now taken other parts of the U.S. by storm!
So we have compiled a list of different yoga events that will include some of our little goat friends.
Goat Yoga Bishop Arts – Brewed Ltd. | July 23
Brewed Ltd. will be hosting their Sunday morning Goat Yoga on the piazza at Brewed Ltd. in
Goat Yoga Frisco Fresh Market | July 30
The Frisco Fresh Market will be hosting a goat yoga event. Get there early to sign your liability waiver, you can purchase tickets online here.
Goat Yoga Bedford! | July 29
Go and get your yoga on at this goat yoga event in Bedford, TX!
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BUTLER, Pa. — Crews are on the scene of an apartment fire in Butler.
According to Butler County 911, first responders were called to the 400 block of East Locust Street just before 3 p.m. Monday.
Video sent to Channel 11 shows flames ripping through the roof of the apartment.
No one was in the building when the fire broke out, and no injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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PITTSBURGH — Haba Baldonado carried the torch for Pitt at the East-West Shrine Bowl earlier this year, spending a few days out in Las Vegas before the NFL Combine, and there’s a good chance a few more Pitt Panthers carry the torch forward.
The Shrine Bowl released a list of its 1,000 players to watch in college football next season, using the approximately 1,000 college players that are drafted, signed after the draft or attend minicamps each season as a reference, and there were four Pitt Panthers on the list.
The Shrine Bowl said it scouted all four levels of college football and consulted with NFL and collegiate personnel to ensure the no players slipped through the cracks.
The list included Phil Jurkovec, Jake Kradel, Matt Goncalves and M.J. Devonshire.
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PITTSBURGH — Pitt Volleyball announced the addition assistant coach Alicia Roth to the coaching staff on Monday, thanks to the NCAA approving three full-time assistants that a program can have.
Roth played collegiate volleyball for Samford in Homewood, Ala. and served as a defensive specialist for four seasons from 2009-12. She played 90 matches in the program and helped them reach the NCAA Tournament in 2011. Following her playing career, she started worked as a graduate assistant for Campbell in Buies Creek, N.C. from 2013-14.
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PITTSBURGH — Police and SWAT units are on the scene of an incident in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood.
According to Allegheny County 911, officers were called to the 10 block of Amanda Street at 2:03 p.m.
Channel 11 learned that a man inside the house is wanted on multiple warrants.
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DALLAS — A woman was found dead in a field along the Trinity River near downtown Dallas over the weekend, police said Monday.
Officers on Saturday around 9 p.m. were called to a field in the 800 block of Brazos Street, near Interstate 35E, where a 911 caller reported finding human remains.
Officers arrived and found what appeared to be the body of a woman, police said.
The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office conducted an autopsy Monday and ruled the woman's death a homicide. Police did not say how the woman died. Officials have not identified the woman.
Police are still investigating her death. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call detective David Grubbs at 469-540-6377 or David.Grubbsjr@dallaspolice.gov.
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FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The FBI and Flint police are looking for a 16-year-old boy who was reported missing nearly a month ago.
Michael Jones has been missing from the Flint area since June 22. Investigators believe he may be around Flint or he may have traveled to the Saginaw area.
Jones has a tattoo on his right forearm and piercings in both ears. He also uses the names Keenan Reese and Kee.
Anyone who knows where Jones can be found should call Flint police at 810-237-6800 or 1-800-THE-LOST.
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MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) - A lightning strike sparked a house fire in Mount Pleasant early Monday.
The Mount Pleasant Fire Department says neighbors in the 1300 block of Crestwood Drive heard a close lightning strike and then smelled smoke moments later.
Firefighters responded to the residence around 2:15 a.m. They found heavy smoke and fire in the garage, along with that part of the house. It took over an hour to bring the flames under control.
The homeowners were not home when the fire broke out and no injuries were reported. Investigators ruled the fire was caused by the lightning strike. A damage estimate was not available Monday.
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GLEN BURNIE, Md. — On its face, it seemed like any other bank robbery—-this time at the Wells Fargo on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie.
“The report came in as a male and possibly a female entered the bank,” said Marc Limansky of the Anne Arundel County Police Department, “One of them brandished a handgun and demanded money from the teller.”
According to charging documents, one of the suspects had on a gas mask and the other had a colorful hat with glasses as they announced the robbery, ordered everyone to ground at gunpoint and warned the clerks not to touch any buttons.
Seemingly a text book robbery netting them more than $20,000 in cash except for a few kinks in their plan.
“The suspects then fled on a moped,” added Limansky.
That’s right, what turned out to be two grown men shot down ordnance road on a moped that topped out at 40 miles per hour.
Motorized bike or not, the duo eluded police for some six miles before their luck ran out here in the 1500 block of South Hanover Street.
A GPS tucked inside the stolen loot helped police track the money, and officers captured both men after they crashed the moped and tried to escape on foot.
“We don’t usually have people fleeing the scenes of bank robberies on mopeds so it did raise an eyebrow,” said Limansky, “but thankfully, the officers were on scene relatively quickly and were able to apprehend the suspects.”
A few more rookie mistakes appear to have helped in the suspects’ capture since witnesses saw the two men as they put on their masks outside the bank and by hitting the bank on a Saturday morning with so many customers inside, there was no shortage of witnesses and the two men now each face a series of more than 50 charges including Armed Robbery, Assault and False Imprisonment.
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WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — When Dan Shisson took over the Abide Coffeehouse on West Market Street in Wilkes-Barre, a "closed" sign was not what he had hoped to put in the window.
"I just took over November 1. I left my job after 29 years, and we were just really building some momentum in the city here, just opening up the doors, longer hours, offering tons of services, products, and different ideas for people to come in and use the space," Shisson said.
That came to a halt on June 9.
"To get a call at one o'clock in the morning is not fun that your shop is flooding, so we came down, and the fire and police had already gotten inside, and water was pouring through the ceiling like a waterfall, and on top of the worst possible location in the shop—on top of the register, on top of the food, on top of the supplies, on top of the equipment," he recalled.
It was caused by a faulty water heater in an apartment above the shop.
"Shortly after that, the ceiling collapsed, and it was a total disaster," Shisson said. "We're on a good roll, and then this happened, and just shut that right down really quick."
Shisson says the support from the community, including neighboring coffee shops, has been incredible.
"As soon as people found out, we have received literally hundreds of emails, phone calls, texts, letters, in addition to donations. So, we have a wonderful staff. We want to keep them on. So, in the interim, the funds that have been donated have gone to them."
As soon as the flooring is replaced this week, Shisson says he just needs a couple of days to get the shelves stocked and the employees familiar with the new equipment. He hopes to reopen early next week.
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LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's not every day you see a haircut like this or a child with so much passion for said haircut.
"I'm going to keep this forever," said five-year-old Kamden Cunningham about his mullet.
But his passion is part of what's got him a top spot in the first round of the USA Mullet Championships, which benefits Jared Allen's Home for Wounded Warriors for military veterans.
Kamden is currently ranked at the top of the 5-8-year-old age group thanks to a combination of online votes and donations.
"This has been really fun, and the community support has been amazing so far," said his mother Kelsey. "One of the children that we saw who's in a higher age category raised over $11.5 thousand. So that was a bit intimidating to keep up with. Right now, we have a little bit over 1000 that we raised."
That total is why Kamden and his mother Kelsey were at the Dallas Shopping Center to try and get donations from small shops to help them compete in the next round.
Some of the shops they visited had to check with management, but they hope Kamden goes all the way.
"It sounds like something great that they should be definitely raising money for, so I'm excited to see how far this kid goes. And I wish them the best of luck.," said Lexi Stroble, who works at Bagel Art.
If you want to help out Kamden on his mullet mission or learn more about this competition, you can read all about it and vote by clicking here.
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COVID fraud charge against Eastpointe Mayor Owens heads to trial
Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens waived her right to a preliminary examination in court Monday afternoon and is headed for trial on a charge of submitting a fraudulent application for a COVID-19 grant in 2020, Assistant Macomb County Prosecuting Attorney Sian Hengeveld said Monday.
Owens has been accused of submitting a fraudulent application for a COVID-19 grant in 2020 and the case will proceed to a arraignment and pretrial in the 16th Judicial Circuit Court later this month.
Owens faces felony charges in connection to a CARES Act grant she applied for in November 2020. She was given $10,000 under false pretenses, according to Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido's Office. Owens, who is running for reelection in a four candidate Aug. 8 primary, will face pretrial motions in Macomb County Circuit Court later this month.
Owens' lawyer did not respond to an immediate request Monday for comment.
The false pretense charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Owens' circuit court arraignment and pretrial are scheduled for July 31 at 1:30 p.m. before Judge Jennifer Faunce, Hengveld said.
Owens, the city's youngest and first Black mayor, was sued by Eastpointe residents last year. The residents claimed that Owens violated their First Amendment rights and abused her authority to silence critics during public comment periods at City Council meetings
An injunction issued by a Detroit federal judge last year barred city officials from stopping public comment during the meetings.
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HUGHESVILLE, Pa. — When it comes to the Lycoming County Fair, farm animals are one of the event's biggest attractions.
Newswatch 16 stopped by the fairgrounds in Hughesville to check on the animals and talk to those showing them off.
"We got here yesterday, and I have been clipping ever since to get the cows ready for the shows Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday," said Alex Burleigh of Muncy.
"It is always a good time. These cows coming to the shows are pretty friendly. It is always fun to have people come around and ask about your cows. It is just a good time," said Brock Champluvier of Wyalusing.
Paige Jordan has been showing cows for five years. She says it's one of her favorite times of the year.
"You wash them in the morning, you feed them, you walk them and give them water, and then you show them throughout the week," said Jordan of Muncy Valley.
Logan Armstrong's lamb won best in show at the fair's Open competition. He says a lot of hard work goes into making sure your lamb looks just right.
"They are looking for a lamb that carries the most muscle and meat well on a body while also functioning and walking around the show ring and look good while it does it," Armstrong said.
Plenty of people came out to see the animals on display despite a code orange air quality alert caused by the Canadian wildfires. Alex Burleigh says he doesn't believe the haze has much effect on his cows.
"Nothing to my knowledge that it has. I haven't noticed anything different, so I think we are good in that regard," he said.
The Lycoming County Fair will run through Saturday, June 22nd, in Hughesville.
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Macomb Township sewer upgrade done, lane closures lifted as new project starts
A five-month-long construction project on a sewer interceptor at 21 Mile and Garfield roads in Macomb Township is complete and all lanes of traffic have reopened, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller said Monday.
The sewer, which runs down Garfield Road from 21 Mile to 18 Mile, was "severely deteriorated" and the work was necessary to prevent a pipe collapse and potential sinkhole, according to the county Department of Public Works. A second underground infrastructure project to reduce odors and protect the sewer system from highly corrosive gases has begun but does not require any lane closures, Miller said in a news release.
A 2022 inspection of the 7-foot-wide pipe beneath Garfield Road revealed severe concrete degradation, Miller said. That portion of the sewer was installed in 2000. The damage was caused by hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive gas created by wastewater.
"What our inspections showed would keep you up at night," Miller said in a statement. "We were in danger — maybe not this year but certainly soon — of having an actual sinkhole or some sort of a collapse here."
The department used "spiral wound" PVC to line the interior of 755 feet of pipe, the public workers commissioner said. This is the first time the method has been used in a sewer in Michigan.
"The spiral wound method required less construction space on the surface than some other sewer rehabilitation methods such as excavation of a shaft to reach the interceptor," according to the Department of Public Works. "The interlocking, steel reinforced PVC strip — measuring approximately 3 inches in width — was fed from a spool and down a manhole to reach the interior of the interceptor, where workers guided it by hand into a unique tool which resembled a bicycle sprocket and pressed it up against the interior wall of the pipe as the device turned and locked it in place."
The odor and corrosion control project currently underway focuses on the southeast corner of 21 Mile and Garfield roads. The property is owned by the Department of Public Works.
"A structure that will be built below the surface uses a fan to draw in sewer gas from the interceptor and send it through a carbon filter that extracts the odor before sending cleaner air above ground through a vent pipe," the department said in the news release.
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Man who escaped crew in Montana before recapture charged with 2011 Lapeer County murder
Lapeer — A suspected murderer who slipped away from a private transport in Montana last week before his recapture was charged Monday with a woman's 2011 fatal shooting.
Chadwick Mobley, 42, was arraigned in Lapeer's 71-A District Court on first-degree murder, felony murder and felony firearm charges stemming from the Nov. 14, 2011, killing of 20-year-old Andrea Eilber, who was bound to a chair in the basement of her aunt and uncle's Mayfield Township home and shot once in the head.
After the killing, police arrested Eilber's friend Kenneth Grondin, who was 19 years old at the time and had dated the victim. A jury found him guilty of first-degree murder and in 2016 he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Grondin was released from prison after his appeal was granted and remains on house arrest awaiting a new trial.
DNA taken from a cigarette butt recovered by police near the crime scene was examined in 2022, leading Michigan State Police detectives to Mobley, who was living in his truck in Utah. After MSP questioned Mobley about Eilber's murder, he went on the lam.
Mobley was arrested June 28 by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department in Libby, Montana. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office sent a private company, Prisoner Transport Services, to pick up the prisoner and bring him to Michigan to face murder charges.
Nessel said she was investigating how the prisoner managed to escape.
A probable cause conference for Mobley is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 28 before Lapeer County District Judge Laura Barnard.
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Community, tribal colleges to host events for adults interested in free tuition program
Michigan began offering a program for working-age adults to go back to college two years ago, but only about 1 in 5 students accepted into the program have enrolled in college, and even fewer have earned a degree or certificate.
That's why 27 community and tribal colleges in Michigan will be hosting events this week to provide "a one-stop shop" for adults who are interested in Michigan Reconnect, the state's free tuition scholarship program for adults seeking a certificate or degree.
It will be the first "Reconnect on Campus" event since Michigan Reconnect was announced in 2021 to help adults who are often balancing a job and family get on a pathway to a better career. And it comes at a time when eligibility for the program has recently expanded.
"There are a lot of people who are signing up for (Michigan) Reconnect," said Sarah Szurpicki, director of Michigan's Office of Sixty by 30, which is working to arm 60% of the state's residents with a degree or certificate by 2030. "They are going to our website and signing up. But they are not quite taking the next step to enroll. We wanted to design a strategy ... that was really about helping get people all the way to the door of the college."
Szurpicki was joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and other higher education and economic development leaders on Monday during a virtual press conference to highlight the coordinated week-long event at community colleges across the state. The event is designed to help students overcome any barriers they might have in enrolling in Michigan Reconnect.
While programs may differ at the colleges, Reconnect on Campus events may include discussions around financial aid, choosing a degree or the enrollment process. Some are virtual, others are in-person, and all are free.
"This Reconnect on Campus Week is about connecting the people Michigan to economic opportunities," said Gilchrist. "Postsecondary education and skills training help families secure great paying-jobs, they bring businesses to Michigan and they create vibrant, thriving communities where everyone is proud to call home."
Since the Sixty by 30 goal was set in 2019, Michigan's post secondary attainment rate has increased to 50.5% from just over 44% when the goal was set, which means Michigan is on track to meet the goal, Gilchrist said.
Michigan's proposed 2024 state budget for Michigan Reconnect includes $65.2 million, along with $70 million to expand the program by lowering the eligible student age from 25 to 21, according to Erica Quealy, spokeswoman for Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Lowering the eligible age will allow 350,000 more Michigan residents to apply to the program, Gilchrist said.
The 2024 state budget also includes, for the first time, the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which will provide up to $2,000 annually, up to two years, to eligible students in a Michigan career training program, up to $2,750 annually, up to three years, to eligible students attending a Michigan community college and more for students seeking a four-year degree at public and private universities.
More than 4.1 million working-age Michigan residents do not have a degree, according to Susan Corbin of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
"Michigan Reconnect was designed to ensure that working-age Michiganders who do not have a degree ... have an equal opportunity to earn an associate's degree or a skills certificate with free or deeply-discounted tuition," said Corbin.
Since the program began in February 2021, 123,000 Michigan residents have been accepted into the program. Of those, 27,000 people have enrolled, or 22%, and at least 2,800 residents have earned a degree or certificate, or about 3%.
Corbin said the week-long events are part of "a statewide effort to connect working-age adults with resources they need to enroll and complete their community college journey. Events will vary from college to college but could include filling out the FAFSA form to get financial aid, enrolling in classes and support services to help adult students balance school with the rest of their life.
"We like to think of our first Reconnect on Campus Week as a one-stop shop event at your nearby community or tribal colleges where eligible working age adults can get started on achieving their educational and professional dreams," Corbin said.
Officials said it's not clear if another Reconnect on Campus will be held again next year; it depends on the success of this year's event.
Michigan Reconnect has been a "big win" for adult learners, their families, the state and community colleges, which keep the talent pipeline flowing in communities where they are located, said Brandy Johnson, president of the Michigan Community College Association.
The program has stabilized enrollment at community colleges, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson said. With fewer traditional students attending college immediately after high school, and more adult learners enrolling, community colleges have had to meet new needs of students. The average age of a Michigan community college student is 25.7 and more than 36% are 25 or older.
"That means they have to balance work and family life and we have to meet them where they are," Johnson. "Michigan Reconnect has swung open the door for many people who didn't think they'd ever have the opportunity to pursue their dreams. As we work to encourage more to enroll, we need to provide these adult learners with all the assistance we can."
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Hundreds line up for free gas at Oak Park station
Hundreds of vehicles lined up in Oak Park on Monday in hopes to receive free gas for their vehicles at a Shell station at 8 Mile and Coolidge Highway.
Vehicles lined up all morning for the giveaway called "#GasOnAdell" that started at noon and was sponsored by Adell Kimbrough, president of the non-profit Prophetic World Group. It was a first come, first served event.
"It's needed," said Detroit resident Anita Ulmer, who waited in line for about an hour for the gas giveaway.
Ulmer participated in last year's giveaway when it was limited to $20 each car. Kimbrough said this year the nonprofit is putting $40 worth of gas into each car with a goal of putting $50,000 into the community, $25,000 worth of gas into Detroit residents' vehicles and a free car giveaway at 8 p.m.
"They upped the amount this year, so I thought I could probably make it this time through the line," Ulmer said.
Detroit resident Michelle Jones waited in line for about three hours. She said the number of cars in the line was "crazy."
Kimbrough said the mission is to give back to the community through Prophetic World Group and donations made to the nonprofit.
"We've been fundraising for the last few weeks to raise the money for it," he said.
The Prophetic World Group does mentoring, runs ministries and awards scholarships to students, Kimbrough said.
"We just love serving in urban communities and letting the people know 'there is help,'" Kimbrough said. "Last year we did $20,000 and it was just a really big thing."
The gas giveaway was over within about two hours. Gas station owner Sam Hazmi said workers pumped over 2,000 gallons of gas.
Ulmer said the full tank of gas was worth the wait.
"If you can get anything free," she said. "it's worth it."
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Detroit man arraigned in fatal stabbing, remanded to jail
Andrew James Hall, 31, was arraigned in connection with the homicide of 40-year-old Royal Oak resident Lisa Moffett and remanded to jail Monday afternoon, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy announced in a news release.
Hall, of Detroit, faces a first-degree murder charge and is accused of repeatedly stabbing Moffett, whose body was found behind a building on Detroit's west side early Tuesday morning. Moffett was arrested by Dearborn Police officers later that day and charged over the weekend.
He is also accused of assaulting a woman in a Target parking lot in Troy last week.
Hall was arraigned in the 36th District Court before Judge Kenneth King Monday afternoon. He is next scheduled to appear in court for a probable cause conference on July 25 and a preliminary examination on August 1 before Judge King, according to the prosecutor's office.
Bond was not set for Hall and he was remanded directly to jail after Monday's arraignment.
"The evidence in this case will show that Andrew Hall is an extremely dangerous person," Worthy said in a news release. "He allegedly killed the victim in this case for no reason at all, simply because he wanted to."
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Joy riders sought who damaged greens at Dearborn Heights golf course
Dearborn Heights police are searching for suspects who damaged an almost fully renovated golf course Saturday night.
The Warren Valley Golf Course in Dearborn Heights and Banquet Center recently reopened in late April and is repairing its banquet center and clubhouse. The construction gave the suspects access to the area, course officials said.
Jason Pearsall, owner of Revive Golf Management, the concessionaire hired by Dearborn Heights to restore and operate the golf course, said that video footage showed two to three unauthorized people driving a golf cart around 10:30 p.m. Saturday through the construction area and onto the golf course, damaging sand traps and greenery on the course.
Pearsall said the individuals looked to be taking a joy ride and left tire marks on both the fairways and greens. Seven out of 18 greens, along with a bunker and its surrounding area, are damaged, as well as various sections of the adjacent fairways.
According to a release, the estimated cost for repairs is upwards of $10,000. Police are reviewing the footage, and Police Chief Jerrod Hart said in a release that he is confident they will find the perpetrators.
"We have received reports the golf cart is owned by a Dearborn Heights resident and has been observed driving in the area of the golf course. I strongly encourage the owner and those responsible turn themselves into the Dearborn Heights Police Department as investigative resources and time will be added to restitution fees," Hart said.
Since the incident, crews have been working to repair the greens and make it playable for golfers.
"These are top-notch greens. Every course in the county would love to have these brand new ... greens. They're the best, the Lamborghini of greens," Pearsall said, adding that they costed thousands of dollars to recently install. "So, to have the setback is really frustrating."
The damage impacts the golfing experience as well as the time staff is spending to repair the greens opposed to working on the other restoration projects at the golf course, he said.
"We can only repair them as quickly as grass grows. ... All we can do is get them into a position to where the proper nutrients, soil, and seed is there, smoothed out and flat. And then we need weather to cooperate, so these could be healed out in two weeks (or) six weeks," Pearsall said.
"On a golf course, the greens are really sacred. They really matter. ... If you hit a putt and it doesn't go where it's supposed to go because it's not perfectly smooth, then it dramatically changes the game," he said.
He know the damage may impact the desire for golfers to play there.
According to the release, Mayor Bill Bazzi also expressed disappointment in the incident. many golfers have commended the exceptional condition of the course since its reopening, and it is unfortunate that they will now face inconveniences while navigating around the areas under repair, Bazzi said.
The golf course was originally designed in 1922 by Scottish golf architect Donald Ross. It features two 18-hole courses and a clubhouse, a pro shop, the Ross Room Bar & Grille, and a banquet center that can accommodate up to 300 people.
Anyone who has information relevant to the investigation can contact the Dearborn Heights Police Department at (313) 277-6770.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Range 54 and the Wichita Police Department are partnering to distribute 400 free car safes.
The car safes provide a way to safely and securely store your firearm inside of a vehicle. Wichita police continue to see a high number of firearms stolen from vehicles.
From Jan. 1 to July 25 of 2022 alone, 190 guns were stolen from vehicles in Wichita. Range 54 and police hope providing safes will help limit the number of firearms that are stolen each year.
The safes will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at 5725 E. Kellogg in Wichita. One lucky recipient will also receive a “Golden Ticket” which can be redeemed for a free year membership to Range 54.
In addition to the safe, you can receive free 50 rounds of ammunition by participating in the “Operation Save-A-Casing” program. Police will provide the firing lane and ammunition for you, but you will need to bring eye and ear protection or purchase it on-site.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A 64-year-old Arkansas driver was killed in a crash on Saturday in Butler County. It happened around 1:05 p.m. at NW 150th Street and NW River Valley Road near Burns.
Butler County sheriff’s deputies said a Nissan was traveling southbound on NW River Valley Road and failed to stop at a stop sign at NW 150th Street. The Nissan collided with an eastbound Chevy SUV.
The driver of the Nissan was identified as Melinda Redmond of Gentry, Arkansas. She died at the scene.
The SUV driver, a 63-year-old Cunningham woman, had serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — It has been one month since police alleged that a man sexually assaulted three patients at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital. Police arrested 28-year-old Miguel Rodela, and he was charged on Jun 21.
On Monday, a Wichita law firm announced it has filed a second lawsuit against Ascension Via Christi Hospital Wichita Inc.
Hutton & Hutton Law Firm filed a lawsuit last week for the first victim. It says it has now filed one on behalf of the second victim, an 82-year-old cancer patient.
“This woman’s dignity was stripped away at one of her most vulnerable moments,” Matt
Dwyer, Hutton & Hutton attorney, said in a news release.
The law firm claims that the alleged attacker was wearing a T-shirt and basketball shorts when he entered the hospital behind an employee just after midnight on June 15. Hutton & Hutton alleges that Rodela assaulted a patient on the eighth floor, then the seventh, then the sixth.
In each case, investigators have said that St. Francis staff entered the patients’ rooms while the suspect was in the rooms. The employees who questioned him told police that he claimed to be an employee or a family member.
According to the newest lawsuit, the 82-year-old patient woke up to a stranger kissing her on the mouth. A bed alarm activated, and a nurse technician went to check on the patient.
The patient’s lawyers say that when the nurse technician got to the room, the man was kneeling beside the bed with his hands under the blankets near her thighs. The technician told the nurse who went to check.
The nurse saw an unknown man leaving a bathroom across the hall from the patient’s room. The nurse asked the man who he was, and the man allegedly said he was a nurse tech. He also allegedly pointed to the patient’s room and told the nurse that the patient was bleeding from the side.
The nurse went to check on the patient, and the patient told the nurse what happened.
While the nurse was with the patient, the man allegedly made his way to the sixth floor and the third attack of the night.
“We believe video exists of Miguel Rodela on several different floors in the hospital, leaving us to wonder whether there are more victims who have not yet been identified,” Andrew Hutton, Hutton & Hutton founding attorney, said.
The lawsuit claims “medical negligence, ordinary negligence and premise liability” on the part of Ascension Via Christi. It also claims “loss of consortium” because of the impact on the woman and her husband. The lawsuit is seeking an amount “in excess” of $75,000.
KSN News contacted Ascension Via Christi for its response to the lawsuit. A spokesperson said the hospital does not have a new comment and pointed us to the statement that was released after the first lawsuit:
“The safety of our patients and associates is of the utmost importance to us which is why, as we have previously shared, we continue to review our security measures and implement new procedures and workplace safety education for all associates as opportunities for improvement are identified. Beyond that, we do not comment on pending litigation.”
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ORLANDO, Fla. – On Monday, Orlando city commissioners approved the first reading on a proposed extension of a six-month moratorium on new nightclubs in downtown Orlando.
The current moratorium runs through September, and if approved the mortarium would go through March of next year.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill said the 6-month extension would extend the pause on the expansion of nightclubs downtown as the city works to find best practices from around the country while maintaining safety for everyone.
“What we’re trying to do is gather more data to see what’s working and see what we can improve on,” said Hill. “We’re just trying to find the perfect blend for all.”
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Orlando city commissioners approved the ordinance and safety changes earlier this year after a shooting near Wall Street and Orange Avenue back in July that police say hurt seven people.
Monica McCown, vice president of the Orlando Hospitality Alliance, said the larger issue though is that the new ordinance has put a strain on some downtown bar and club owners who now have to help cover the costs of extra duty police officers after midnight to patrol the streets on the weekends.
“The largest nightclubs are paying about $1,500 a night on the weekends, per night. So, the highest we can be getting charged is $4,500 a week,” said McCown. “We’ve seen a little bit of drop in traffic inside our establishments over the last couple of months since the new ordinance has gone into effect.”
McCown said businesses were already seeing little to no crime inside their venues. She said most of the crime happens in the streets of downtown, not inside establishments.
The second and final reading on the 6-month moratorium extension is set for Aug. 14.
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OVIEDO, Fla. – On Monday night, Oviedo City Council members are set to vote to ask Oviedo residents for an additional $35.5 million to knock down the city’s existing police station and build a new one.
But the Director of Development at the Oviedo Mall, Kevin Hipes — who’s been struggling to revitalize the half-empty shopping center — is pitching his own plan at Monday night’s meeting. He’s trying to entice the police station and all of City Hall to move to the mall.
Hipes wants the City of Oviedo to renovate the old Sears building at the mall to become the new police station and city hall.
Hipes said he would give the city the old Sears building as long as it pays to renovate it and pays $1.2 million per year to lease the surrounding land — 4.5 acres of mostly parking lot space.
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“The good news is you take a building that’s been empty in this town for four and a half years off the market and bring it to life again,” Hipes said. “Secondly, you don’t have to knock down any trees, it’s a repurposing. Third and most importantly, it brings everything together, all the activity in one place. The mall, City Hall, the police department, all of the employees could shop, all get their hair done and nails done and go to the fitness center and after a tough day at the council meeting, they get a beer at my craft beer joint. I think it’s a great solution.”
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek prefers to rebuild the police department behind City Hall for as much as $47 million.
“If there was a way to sell what we have and own the footprint he’s (Hipes) proposing, the math makes sense,” Sladek said. “But the lease is a deal breaker. I think from my perspective I don’t see how that math works.”
Sladek said she’s planning to vote to let taxpayers decide in November if they want to fund the new police building.
Oviedo has said it needs an additional $35.5 million to rebuild, on top of the $11.5 million that voters approved in 2016.
“Of all the options this is the one that makes the most sense because it doesn’t have to be exactly where it is,” Sladek said. “So we can build a separate building and do it the right way and have the flexibility to put it on whatever piece of land makes sense.”
The Oviedo Police Department is nearly three decades old.
The City Council already received approval from taxpayers for $11.5 million in funding in 2016 to rebuild it but Oviedo didn’t do anything with the approval because it wasn’t enough.
“So we got permission to borrow $11.5 million but we never borrowed it. So we have not for all this time been paying interest on it which is wonderful news,” Sladek said.
Now, seven years later, with soaring construction costs, it’s not nearly enough.
According to Oviedo’s City Council meeting agenda, they’ll vote to put this question on the November ballot:
- The Oviedo Public Safety Building project requires an estimated $46,900,000 to construct. Voters approved $11,400,000 for the project in 2016. Shall the City issue additional bonds not exceeding $35,500,000 bearing interest not exceeding maximum legal rates pledging the City’s full faith and credit for up to thirty years from date of issuance, payable from ad valorem taxes on all City taxable property, without limitation as to rate or amount, as provided in Ordinance No. 1735?
“It would have been cheaper to build seven years ago,” Sladek said. “We just did not have resources and there didn’t seem to be the oomph to get the job done at the time.”
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Ford is slashing the price of its electric F-150 by up to $10,000 as it ramps up plant capacity and increases scale.
The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker, which employs thousands of workers across the Calumet Region, is reducing the manufacturer's suggested retail price, or MSRP, of its top pro model from $59,974 to $49,995.
A gas-powered 2023 F-150 XL, by contrast, starts at $33,695.
Ford, which operates the Chicago Assembly Plant and Chicago Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights, is about to triple the electric vehicle production at the Rogue Electric Vehicle Center in the Detroit area, which will be able to make 15,000 F-150 Lightning trucks starting this fall. The automaker said the greater production scale and lower battery raw material cost will help it lower prices significantly for the electric version of its best-selling vehicle.
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The new prices are now more in line with the original F-150 Lightning prices, which spiked because of supply chain shortages during the coronavirus pandemic.
“Shortly after launching the F-150 Lightning, rapidly rising material costs, supply constraints and other factors drove up the cost of the EV truck for Ford and our customers,” said Marin Gjaja, chief customer officer for the Ford Model e. “We’ve continued to work in the background to improve accessibility and affordability to help to lower prices for our customers and shorten the wait times for their new F-150 Lightning.”
Drivers will be able to power up the F-150 Lightning at more than 12,00 Tesla Superchargers across the U.S. and Canada starting early next year.
The all-electric F-150 Lightning was named the 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year. It's available for up to $7,500 in tax credits through the Inflation Reduction Act. Ford is also offering retail customers 1.9% APR for 36 months and a $1,000 bonus for the XLT, Lariat and Platinum models through the end of the month.
Investors soured on the price drop news, which will mean less revenue and could signal weak demand. Ford's stock price fell from $14.58 a share when the markets opened Monday morning to a low of $14.15 Monday.
The most popular pickup truck in America, the Ford F-150 has long been the bedrock of Ford's financial success. The automaker is investing heavily in producing more EVs and is the second largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the United States after Tesla and hopes to someday unseat the upstart for the top spot.
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VALPARAISO — A jury awarded a Valparaiso couple nearly $44 million on Friday following a trial to determine liability for injuries a 60-year-old woman suffered in a 2016 crash involving a semitrailer.
Cynthia Kroft suffered a spinal-cord injury that left her partially paralyzed after her car was rear-ended by a semitractor-trailer driven by Pedrag Radisavljevic for Viper Trans and PR Rentals of Chicago, according to a statement released by the Allen Law Group.
The semitrailer crashed into Krofts' car while she was stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of the Indiana Toll Road and State Road 49 in Chesterton, the statement said.
The trucking companies admitted they were negligent, but denied the extent of the Krofts' injuries and damages, according to Andrew Tkacs of Allen Law Group. The Krofts were represented by Injury Attorney Kenneth J. Allen and Otto Shragal, an Allen Law Group partner.
This was the second time this case has proceeded to a jury trial, Allen said. The Krofts were awarded $43.5 million by a jury in 2021. The second trial was ordered by request of the trucking companies who were represented by Indianapolis attorneys Kevin Schiferl and Adam Ira.
"The Krofts are an amazing couple and the verdict recognizes the enormity of their loss, although no amount of money is sufficient to compensate them for what they've been through," Allen said.
"We much appreciate the jury's service and are very grateful to Judge Joan Powell, who worked tirelessly to give the parties a fair and efficient trial." he said.
In the statement, Allen told of his hopes that the verdict would have an impact on how trucking companies do business.
“We hope the jury’s verdict puts negligent trucking companies on notice that they’ll be held fully accountable for harm caused by their misconduct,” said Allen said.
“Of course," he said, "we’re happy for the Krofts, but our ultimate goal is to encourage safety compliance and prevent tragedies like this from reoccurring.”
For more information contact Allen at 219-242-1166 or kja@allen.law.
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BANGOR- A former Aroostook County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in drug trafficking in two counties.
According to court records, 31-year-old Andrew Adams and others trafficked methamphetamine and fentanyl in Penobscot and Aroostook Counties between January 2018 and December 2021.
His participation in the conspiracy resulted in contacts with local law enforcement that led to the seizure of drugs, guns, drug paraphernalia and other items.
Adams is the 6th of 21 defendants to be sentenced.
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BANGOR- Work is done on the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor.
It has been undergoing an extensive renovation project that included over 200 bathrooms and new seating.
High definition screens to ensure everyone has a clear view of performances and a sound system for the lawn area were also part of the project .
A statement from the company says the recent renovation has transformed the Maine Savings Amphitheater into a premier concert destination.
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SEFFNER, Fla. — Efforts are now underway to fill that deadly sinkhole in Seffner.
Monday, crews with heavy equipment started bringing in gravel with Hillsborough County engineers overseeing the project.
"The hole is what it is, but we're out here to make people safe," said Jon-Paul Lavandeira with Hillsborough County Code Enforcement.
Throughout the day, a slow but steady parade of gravel trucks began arriving to meet with heavy equipment.
Workers delicately scooped tons of fill, placing it into the sinkhole while maintaining what they hope is a safe distance of at least 20 feet to avoid destabilizing it.
"It's a void in the ground," said Lavandeira. "You don't want to bring heavy equipment up to the edge and try to risk things. Especially with a piece of equipment that has a long arm with the capability of stretching out far. It's just a risk we didn't feel was needed to be taken."
In 2013, this same sinkhole opened up under a house, killing Jeffrey Busch. Three homes had to be condemned and demolished. The hole was filled and the area was fenced off. But in 2015, it opened again.
Back then, engineers used the same gravel and water mixture to create a porous cork which allows water to still seep through, and hopefully prevent other sinkholes from opening in this same neighborhood.
"Nobody wants to repeat. That's not the ideal solution," said Lavandeira. "But if it does come, let it come to where we can control things and keep everyone safe and have a plan of attack to address it."
Fortunately, the sinkhole seems to be stable.
County workers say even though it took a couple of days to get things in order and find a qualified contractor, there's no indication any of the surrounding houses are in danger.
"We just did an assessment of the neighboring homes. Spoke with the neighbors. Didn't notice any telltale signs," said Lavandeira. "When you see things like large stress fractures or are seeing things where doors aren't opening and closing. Unusual noises that the neighbors can attest to or the homeowners contact you. We did a check of those and everyone was safe and good to go. And when we brought the engineer out here later on, they didn't see any cause for concern on that front either. So, we have that in our favor."
Another indication that the sinkhole is still very deep is that in addition to the gravel, they have had water trucks on location.
By midday they had emptied more than 5,000 gallons into the hole, only to watch it disappear, sifting its way into those underground voids.
They hope that the hole will not reopen again, but if it does, they say this is what was designed to happen -- predictable, manageable opening that they can keep fenced off for public safety. And then refill, again.
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HOLMES BEACH, Fla. — Whether you're new to the Tampa Bay area or a lifelong local, the annual reminder that always seems to be needed is this: Leave the beach as you found it.
Along with picking up your trash, toting in your toys and dragging in the wagon or chairs you brought out, this also means flattening any sand castles and filling any holes you dug.
Early Sunday morning, Holmes Beach Code Enforcement Officer Jayson Clayton was doing his rounds.
"We patrol the beaches," Clayton said. "Our main duties are to try and fill in holes on the beach and take things off the beach that are left there overnight. So from sundown to sunset, the beach is supposed to be completely flat."
Anna Maria Island is a vacation destination for Floridians and people from all across the globe. It's a place many call home over the summer months. For thousands of sea turtle hatchlings, it's their first home.
"So this time of year, we have both nesting turtles and hatchlings," Kristen Mazzarella, director of Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, said. "They're facing mostly human-induced threats and those include our holes on the beach where they could get stuck, beach furniture on the beach that they can get entangled in and lighting problems where they use the light to find their way to the ocean."
Sea turtle season runs from May to October on the Gulf Coast. On a busy day in Holmes Beach, Clayton is filling as many as 10 holes along the beach.
"I was driving down the beach and saw a large hole, so I flipped around to fill in the hole," Clayton said. "To my surprise, there was four turtles inside the hole."
Clayton sees holes on the beach daily, but this was the first time he's been up close and personal with hatchlings.
"Oh, it's huge," Clayton described the hole. "This hole was a foot and a half, 2 feet wide by 3 feet deep. It's a very big hole."
Holes of this size are like a Grand Canyon to turtles just hours old. If trapped there for too long, it can be deadly.
"They can get really dried out and dehydrated and end up dying in the sun," Mazzarella said.
Clayton knew the turtles needed help. He called Turtle Watch and Mazzarella took the call.
"She informed me that she didn't have any volunteers nearby that can get there in a reasonable amount of time and if the beach was clear, she instructed me to release the turtles," Clayton said. "I was super happy that it was successful and all four turtles made it to the water and they were released."
Anna Maria Island currently has 338 sea turtle nests. For the hatchlings to have a fighting chance in getting to the water, they need your help.
"Leave the beach clean, dark and flat," Mazzarella said. "Flatten your sand castles, fill in your holes, take away your trash."
It is illegal to touch sea turtle nests and hatchlings. If you see a distressed sea turtle, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission or your local turtle watch.
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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Health officials are working to confirm another suspected case of malaria in Sarasota County.
The county, which is still in a mosquito-born illness alert status, already has six confirmed cases of malaria that are believed to be transmitted in the local area, the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota said in a news release.
The seventh suspect case is still being investigated, but officials say they anticipate it will be confirmed early this week and will be posted on Florida's weekly arboviral report on Tuesday.
"Our overall message for the community continues to be prevention by avoiding mosquito bites through the use of repellents, clothing that covers and reduction of outside exposure from dusk to dawn," FDOH in Sarasota said in a statement.
Health officials say two of the six confirmed cases were detected in homeless people, and that all cases were reported in the North Sarasota area.
There is reportedly a strong focus by officials near the neighborhood of DeSoto Acres and Kensington Park to monitor mosquito activity and potential malaria cases.
Health officials advise that if you begin to feel symptoms of malaria like fever, chills, headaches and other flu-like symptoms, you should contact your doctor immediately. This latest outbreak of malaria is the first local spread in 20 years. In 2003, eight cases were reported in Palm Beach County and all originated within the local mosquito population.
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and locally elected officials celebrated the successful reconstruction of Highway 50 in Kenosha County during a ceremony Monday afternoon.
Evers, who was joined by Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and County Executive Samantha Kerkman outside Journey Church on Highway 50, praised engineers and construction workers for the improvements which took more than two years at a cost of $88 million.
"Highway 50 serves as a critical east-west connector route in the southeast corner of our state, and these improvements are giving folks a safer, more reliable route to their destination," Evers said. "This highway project was one of the largest urban roadway reconstruction projects WisDOT has undertaken in the last 23 years, and it’s an investment that will pay dividends long into the future, strengthening our state’s economy and modernizing the corridor to spur further growth in Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, and surrounding communities."
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Work began in early 2021 to build four miles of the bustling highway between 117th Avenue in the Village of Pleasant Prairie and 43rd Avenue in the City of Kenosha. Work on the project was completed earlier this month.
The project improves access to adjacent hospitals, eases traffic flow in a dense commercial shopping area and enhances regional mobility in an active freight corridor, Evers said.
“We’re grateful for Governor Evers’ leadership and commitment to transportation by making strategic investments in communities throughout the state,” said Department of Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson.
"The Highway 50 project enhances safety and access to the homes and businesses along this heavily relied upon highway. The partnerships and collaboration across communities, businesses, and all levels of government helped deliver a successful project. We can all be proud of these improvements and the positive impact for Kenosha County and the state for years to come."
Tens of thousands of area residents and commuters, and thousands of truck drivers use the highway each day.
Kerkman thanked area residents for their patience during the project and highlighted the importance of the highway to Wisconsin and the region.
"Kenosha County is the gateway to Wisconsin and this road is the corridor that drives economic development here in the county," Kerkman said. "Seeing it grow and evolve over the years is truly remarkable. The type of development that is going to come because of the improvements that have been made are endless. I am so proud to be here to support the DOT and our county partners and our local partners as we move forward."
Kerkman, who said she lives near Highway 50, acknowledged the project was "a little difficult" for area residents and businesses.
"When you see the outcome that we have it will really impact our county and our state," Kerkman said.
Antaramian said the "economics of Kenosha County are driven by the infrastructure that is going on." He praised both the Democratic governor and the Republican-controlled Legislature.
"We're one of the fastest growing communities in the State of Wisconsin," Antaramian said. "It is so very, very important for people to understand how working together can make these things happen."
Evers cut a blue ribbon near the interstate surrounded by elected officials and staff at the end of the event with a pair of giant scissors.
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BRISTOL -- The first phase of planned additions and renovations to Bristol School are underway this summer.
Bristol K-8 school, originally built in 1968, is addressing significant facility needs, which include building infrastructure, renovations and an addition following the passage of a $22.3 million bond referendum in April 2022.
Exterior masonry and roof framing is complete for the new district office with a secure entrance. HVAC and electrical projects are also underway. There is a new corridor in place connecting the school office to the sixth/eighth grade wings and large group instruction space.
District officials said the new layout will be a better use of the old space, and allows for finding your way more easily and accessibility for students and staff.
Additional projects underway include:
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- A new fire alarm and fire suppression system is being installed in the fourth/fifth grade wing.
- Work for new emergency generator is also underway.
- New LED lighting in fourth through eighth grade spaces and electrical panel updates are underway.
- HVAC units, duct work and piping has been installed in the sixth/eighth grade wings.
- New energy efficient windows are being installed in the sixth/eighth grade wings.
- The masonry and wall structure shaping is complete of the planned cafeteria/commons area.
- New student bathrooms on the second floor of the fourth and fifth grade wing are underway.
- Interior framing of the Large Group Instruction space has begun.
- The kitchen is also starting with the under-slab plumbing and concrete complete and exhaust hoods installation.
- Painting has started in many classrooms and some of the classroom furniture has already been delivered.
- The hard surface play area site work is underway.
- A new bus loop for an improved and safer student drop-off and pick-up is complete.
- The playground and stormwater rough grading is complete and a new water main is near completion.
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ROGERS, Ark — It’s smoldering outside across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley and it’s only expected to get even hotter this week. For those who don’t have a cool place to go, several nonprofits are opening their doors for a place to cool off.
The Salvation Army in Bentonville and Fort Smith open as a cooling center anytime the heat index gets above 95 degrees. Northwest Arkansas Area Commander Captain Patrick Connelly says the Fayetteville shelter is not able to open as a cooling center because it's still undergoing renovations.
“Extreme temperatures are something that you really can't prepare yourself for. When it's either too cold, or it's either too hot. You know, there's not much you can do when you're out and exposed to the elements. And so we open our facilities to attempt to alleviate some of that, that stress on people,” Connelly said. “They just need to show up and they’ll be water available, snacks available things of that nature, so that we can help make the experience as comfortable as possible as we experience these extreme temperatures."
A new day shelter opened just two months ago in Rogers called Micah 6:8 Way Station.
While offering a cool place for people to come during the day, they also provide people resources to get them SNAP benefits as well as help them get back on their feed and get rehomed.
“It feels fantastic to be able to meet the need that we see in Bentonville and Rogers. You don't know how many people were on the street until you really begin to work with the population it's out there. And then awareness, your eyes are open very quickly to the amount of individuals that are actually out there on the street,” said Troy Cook, the director.
Cook says in those two months, they’ve seen more than 250 people come through their doors.
“A place like the Way Station is imperative. Because people can have heatstroke, some people could die out there if they're already suffering from other health conditions. I think it's very important to have places like this for them to be able to come,” he said.
Cool Centers in NWA
Salvation Army in Bentonville: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
Micah 6:8 WayStation in Rogers: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
7hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays
Cooling Centers in the River Valley
The Salvation Army in Fort Smith: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
Hope Campus in Fort Smith: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Next Step Homeless Services: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Waste Management (WM) has opened a new renewable natural gas facility in Springdale.
According to WM's announcement, the $35 million, 14,430-square-foot facility will be able to serve around 25,000 households.
The renewable natural gas facility will process biogas collected from the Eco Vista Class 1 landfill that is generated when organic material decomposes, WM said. The biogas, once processed at the facility, will be delivered to a pipeline system.
WM estimates the use of renewable natural gas at the new Springdale facility will "avoid up to approximately 40,000 tons per year of greenhouse gas emissions from the displacement of fossil fuels."
What is renewable natural gas (RNG)?
According to the Department of Energy, RNG is the gas leftover from the decomposition of organic matter. It can be used as fuel in the form of compressed natural gas or liquified natural gas.
RNG can be made through multiple sources, such as livestock waste, wastewater, landfills, and organic food waste.
The new facility in Springdale is designed to create RNG through a landfill.
Economic impacts
WM says the construction of the Eco Vista RNG facility created over 125 construction jobs and the plant itself will have four employees who oversee operations.
"This sustainable investment will be beneficial for the northwest region of our state and hopefully it will encourage other solid waste providers to seek out similar solutions," said Randy Zook, President and CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber. "I'm thankful for WM's continued investment throughout Arkansas."
WM has plans to spend more than $1 billion on renewable energy projects between 2022 and 2026.
“WM is proud to invest in the vibrant Northwest Arkansas region with this state-of-the-art renewable natural gas facility. We are committed to the community and excited to work with the Tontitown Grape Festival, Rollins Elementary and Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation,” said Eddie McManus, WM Mid-South area vice president. “Landfills are a vital part of any community and it is essential that landfills continually invest in environmental stewardship. Eco Vista features nearly 300 acres of wildlife habitat and pollinator gardens.”
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Man charged with starting the 156-acre Flat Fire by burning grass trimmings
The Flat Fire located 28 miles north of Flagstaff in the Kaibab National Forest was discovered to be caused by an individual burning grass trimmings, according to Coconino National Forest officials.
The fire, which began on July 10 was reported fully contained at 156 acres on Monday morning. Resources assigned to the fire suppression included one Hotshot crew, one hand crew, one engine, one dozer and one water tender, which put the cost at $340,000.
After an investigation, officials found that the fire started from an individual burning grass trimmings in a burn pit that got out of control due to wind conditions and spread quickly.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office arrested an individual and charged him with reckless burning and violation of the county fire ban.
The identity of the suspect was not released.
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'You have my word': Hobbs pledges action on key issues in historic Navajo Council speech
WINDOW ROCK — In a historic appearance before the Navajo Nation Council on Monday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs pledged to work with tribal leaders on key issues, including the rising number of missing Indigenous people, fraudulent rehab centers and water.
“I’m proud to be the first sitting governor of Arizona to address this body while in session,” said Hobbs to a packed audience at the Navajo Nation Council Chamber. “Since taking office in January, I’ve made it a priority to engage with Indigenous communities because for too long, you have been left without a seat at the table.”
The Navajo Nation Council was established 100 years ago, years ago, and to commemorate the anniversary, Hobbs, a Democrat, appeared for the start of its annual summer session. The council meets four times a year at the council chamber and has been celebrating the centennial of the tribal government with cultural events at the chamber.
Hobbs went straight into what her administration has done in her first six months to work with and address not only issues important for the Navajo Nation but other tribes:
- Tripled the staff size of the state's Office on Tribal Relations
- Established a northern Arizona support team to serve constituents, tribes and local agencies
- Established a task force on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
“For years, the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People has gone unaddressed and ignored,” Hobbs said. “My team wasted no time in consulting with community leaders to establish a task force to ensure continued action in addressing this crisis.”
Hobbs cites efforts to stop fraudulent rehab centers
Hobbs also talked about the fraudulent sobriety centers that have preyed on vulnerable Indigenous communities, an issue The Arizona Republic first reported about in December. Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes promised in May to crack down on the fraudulent providers.
“After learning of the issue in the first weeks of my administration, we began immediately to address the crisis,” Hobbs said. “The culmination of that initial work was my announcement in May that payments were suspended to more than 100 sober living providers.”
She said this was the first step of many to hold bad actors accountable and work to support people on the ground who are in need of housing, medical care and proper rehabilitation services.
Hobbs said Carmen Heredia, director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Arizona's Medicaid and CHIP agency, has worked to consult with tribes on this issue and is implementing several operational changes at the agency.
On another issue, Hobbs said Arizona received nearly $1 billion in funding for expanding broadband internet access, and her administration will work with tribes to utilize this funding.
She also said the recently passed bipartisan budget included $10 million for the Window Rock Dine College campus, $13 million to build roads and bridges in Navajo Nation and $9 million to create and strengthen green jobs and businesses.
Indigenous communities are 'stewards of natural resources'
On the subject of water, Hobbs said Indigenous communities have borne the brunt of destructive federal policies and inaction. She said she has created a water policy council that tribes will be a part of to help develop policies and solutions for the state.
Bidtah Becker, director of the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources from 2015 to January 2019, was appointed to represent the Navajo Nation on this water policy council. Becker is an associate attorney for the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority and served as an attorney for the Navajo Nation, focusing on water rights and natural resources.
Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Navajo Nation’s claims that the federal government was required to assess the water needs and secure supplies to meet those needs.
“I recognize that Indigenous people are the stewards of our natural resources and this of value I share,” Hobbs said. “This is why I have taken such an aggressive stance on water management, tackling issues like the Colorado River and the future of water supplies head-on. On these issues and more, I’ve been proud to work with the Navajo Nation and our Native communities in the opening months of my administration.”
Council Delegate Casey Allen Johnson, who represents the communities of Cameron, Coal Mine Canyon, Birdsprings, Leupp and Tolani Lake, was one of two delegates allowed to ask Hobbs a question and focused on Navajo Nation water rights, asking for the governor's support.
“Water is life,” Johnson said. “We need water on the Navajo Nation.”
He told Hobbs about a family of seven with livestock living in Coal Mine Canyon whose water use is capped at 500 gallons per week.
“They can only flush their toilet twice a day,” said Johnson. “They have to stretch their water. We really need help with water infrastructure. We need help with rights to our water. We would like your support on our water rights, and I know during your campaign that’s what you shared with us. I’m going to hold you to your word. We are all witnesses to that.”
After Johnson told Hobbs to have a safe trip back to the 120-degree weather, Hobbs responded and said her office is committed to re-engaging with the tribe on water rights and ongoing settlement discussions.
“You have my word we will be engaged,” Hobbs said.
Arlyssa Becenti covers Indigenous affairs for The Arizona Republic and azcentral. Send ideas and tips to arlyssa.becenti@arizonarepublic.com.
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Bison gores Phoenix woman at Yellowstone National Park
A woman from Phoenix was gored by a bison on Monday morning at Yellowstone National Park.
According to a press release from the National Parks Service, the 47-year-old unidentified woman and another unidentified person were walking in a field in front of the Lake Lodge when they came across two bison. The two people turned away from the animals before one of the bison charged at and gored the woman.
Officials say that the woman was flown to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She sustained significant injuries to both her chest and abdomen.
The parks service does not know how close the woman was to the bison before it charged at her. The incident was under investigation.
This is the first time a goring incident has been reported in the park this year. The last reported incident happened in June 2022.
From mid-July to mid-August, bison are in mating season, which causes the animals to become agitated more quickly.
Officials advise visitors to stay more than 25 yards away from all large animals and 100 yards away from bears and wolves.
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Body found in Yavapai County watering hole identified as Phoenix resident
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office identified the body of a man found by hikers earlier this year as 40-year-old Velmurugan Ramnathan of Phoenix.
A group of three hikers contacted an Arizona Department of Public Safety officer on April 8, 2023, saying they found a body in a watering hole approximately 1 mile east of Interstate 17, near mile marker 254.
Kristin Green, spokesperson for the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, said the body was found just south of Cordes Junction. Authorities have not identified which trail the hikers were on when they found the body.
The Department of Public Safety responded and confirmed the person was dead. The body was nude and partially submerged in water and mud, located near personal items and other possible physical evidence.
Yavapai County:Body found in Yavapai County watering hole by hikers
Detectives with Yavapai County Sheriff's Office were notified and investigated the man's death due to the "suspicious nature" of the body being found nude. Green said the Sheriff's Office later believed there was no foul play.
According to the agency, Ramnathan died due to accidental drowning. Detectives said they found no other injuries on Ramnathan's body.
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